Journal of the Senate of the state of Georgia, regular session 2011 commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 10, 2011 and adjourned Thursday, April 14, 2011

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JOURNAL
OF THE
SENATE
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION 2011
FIRST SESSION OF THE 151ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 10, 2011 and adjourned Thursday, April 14, 2011
VOLUME ONE
Printed on Recycled Paper

OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE
2011
CASEY CAGLE................................................................ President (Lieutenant Governor) HALL COUNTY
TOMMIE WILLIAMS ..................................................................... President Pro Tempore TOOMBS COUNTY
ROBERT F. EWING........................................................................ Secretary of the Senate DEKALB COUNTY
JOHN LONG ............................................................................................. Sergeant at Arms DEKALB COUNTY
STAFF OF SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
AGNES DOSTER ................................................................................................. Bill Clerk GWINNETT COUNTY
JEFFREY FOLEY..................................................................................... Deputy Secretary DEKALB COUNTY
CHEREE HARPER............................................................................................ Index Clerk FULTON COUNTY
AMY KRIEG.............................................................................................. Composite Clerk FULTON COUNTY
LAURA MESSIER........................................................................................Calendar Clerk DEKALB COUNTY
DEANNIE ROBINSON .................................................................................. Journal Clerk DEKALB COUNTY
MICHELLE SIMMONS ........................................................... Enrolling/Engrossing Clerk COBB COUNTY

MEMBERS OF THE
SENATE OF GEORGIA ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED ACCORDING TO NAMES,
WITH DISTRICTS AND ADDRESSES FOR THE TERM 2011-2012

Senators

District

Address

John Albers (R)................................................................... 56 ....................Roswell

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

Charlie Bethel (R)............................................................... 54 ....................Dalton

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

John Bulloch (R)................................................................. 11 ....................Ochlocknee

Gloria S. Butler (D) ............................................................ 55 ....................Stone Mountain

Jim Butterworth (R)............................................................ 50 ....................Cornelia

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R) .................................................. 1 ....................Pooler

Jason Carter (D).................................................................. 42 ....................Decatur

Ronnie Chance (R) ............................................................. 16 ....................Tyrone

Bill Cowsert (R).................................................................. 46 ....................Athens

John D. Crosby (R)............................................................. 13 ....................Tifton

Gail Davenport (D) ............................................................. 44 ....................Jonesboro

Hardie Davis, Jr. (D)........................................................... 22 ....................Gracewood

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

Frank Ginn (R).................................................................... 47 ....................Danielsville

Greg Goggans (R)................................................................. 7 ....................Douglas

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

Steve Gooch (R) ................................................................. 51 ....................Dahlonega

Johnny Grant (R) ................................................................ 25 ....................Milledgeville

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

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

Bill Heath (R) ..................................................................... 31 ....................Bremen

Steve Henson (D)................................................................ 41 ....................Tucker

Jack Hill (R).......................................................................... 4 ....................Reidsville

Judson H. Hill (R)............................................................... 32 ....................Marietta

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

William "Bill" Jackson (R) ................................................ 24 ....................Appling

Lester G. Jackson (D) ........................................................... 2 ....................Savannah

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

Rick Jeffares (R)................................................................. 17 ....................Locust Grove

Emanuel Jones (D).............................................................. 10 ....................Decatur

William Ligon, Jr. (R) .......................................................... 3 ....................Brunswick

Barry Loudermilk (R)......................................................... 52 ....................Cassville

Josh, McKoon (R)............................................................... 29 ....................Columbus Fran Millar (R).................................................................... 40 ....................Atlanta Butch Miller (R) ................................................................. 49 ....................Gainesville Jeff E. Mullis (R) ................................................................ 53 ....................Chickamauga Jack Murphy (R) ................................................................. 27 ....................Cumming Nan Orrock (D)................................................................... 36 ....................Atlanta Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr. (D) ................................................. 43 ....................Decatur Chip Rogers (R).................................................................. 21 ....................Woodstock Mitch Seabaugh (R)............................................................ 28 ....................Sharpsburg Valencia Seay (D)............................................................... 34 ....................Riverdale David J. Shafer (R) ............................................................. 48 ....................Duluth Freddie Powell Sims (D) .................................................... 12 ....................Dawson Cecil Staton (R) .................................................................. 18 ....................Macon Jesse Stone (R).................................................................... 23 ....................Waynesboro Doug Stoner (D) ................................................................... 6 ....................Smyrna Horacena Tate (D) .............................................................. 38 ....................Atlanta Curt Thompson (D) .............................................................. 5 ....................Tucker Steve Thompson (D)........................................................... 33 ....................Marietta Lindsey Tippins (R)............................................................ 37 ....................Marietta Ross Tolleson (R) ............................................................... 20 ....................Perry Renee Unterman (R) ........................................................... 45 ....................Buford Tommie Williams (R)......................................................... 19 ....................Lyons

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 10, 2011 First Legislative Day

The Senators-elect of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 2011-2012 met pursuant to law in regular session in the Senate Chamber at 10:00 a.m. this day, and were called to order by the Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, President of the Senate.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

The President introduced the chaplain of the day, Senator Hardie Davis, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following communication from the Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State, certifying the Senators-elect in the General Election of 2010, was received and read by the Secretary:

STATE OF GEORGIA

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE

I, Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached two (2) pages of typewritten matter constitute a true and correct list of State Senators in the General Assembly of Georgia elected at the 2010 General Election held on November 2, 2010; all as the same appear of file and record in 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 21st day of December, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Ten and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Fifth.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

Seat District 1 District 2 District 3

Elected Official Earl "Buddy" Carter Lester G. Jackson William T. Ligon, Jr.

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District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 District 13 District 14 District 15 District 16 District 17 District 18 District 19 District 20 District 21 District 22 District 23 District 24 District 25 District 26 District 27 District 28 District 29 District 30 District 31 District 32 District 33 District 34 District 35 District 36 District 37 District 38 District 39 District 40 District 41 District 42 District 43 District 44 District 45 District 46

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Jack Hill Curt Thompson Doug Stoner Greg Goggans Tim Golden Don Balfour Emanuel Jones John Bulloch Freddie Powell Sims John Dickey Crosby George Hooks Ed Harbison Ronnie Chance Rick Jeffares Cecil Staton Tommie Williams Ross Tolleson Chip Rogers Hardie Davis Jesse Stone William S. (Bill) Jackson Johnny Grant Robert Brown Jack Murphy Mitch Seabaugh Joshua McKoon Bill Hamrick Bill Heath Judson Hill Steve Thompson Valencia Seay Donzella James Nan Orrock Lindsey Tippins Horacena Tate Vincent Fort Fran Millar Steve Henson Jason Carter Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr. Gail Davenport Renee S. Unterman Bill Cowsert

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District 47 District 48 District 49 District 50 District 51 District 52 District 53 District 54 District 55 District 56

Frank Ginn David Shafer Butch Miller Jim Butterworth Steve Gooch Barry Loudermilk Jeff Mullis Charlie Bethel Gloria Butler John Albers

The Secretary introduced Honorable Justice David Nahmias, Supreme Court of Georgia, who administered the oaths of office to all Senators-elect, except Fort of the 39th, Golden of the 8th, Harbison of the 15th, Ramsey of the 43rd, and Sims of the 12th. The Senators-elect took the following oaths of office:

"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.

So help me God."

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Supreme Court of Georgia

Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I, Justice David Nahmias, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, January 10, 2011, at 10:35 a.m., in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to members of the Georgia State Senate for the 2011 - 2012 term:

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"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.

So help me God."

SIGNED: David Nahmias

DATED: January 10, 2011

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 14.

By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened; and for other purposes.

The following communications were received by the Secretary of the Senate during the interim:

STATE OF GEORGIA

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE

I, Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached two pages lists the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on the 11th day of May, 2010 in District 42 for State Senate in DeKalb County to fill the vacancy created by the Honorable David Adelman.

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Having received the majority votes cast, Jason Carter 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 18th day of May, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Ten and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and ThirtyFourth.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

05/18/10

STATE OF GEORGIA GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 11, 2010 SSELZ040-R1 VOTES BY COUNTY FOR CANDIDATES

OFFICE: STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 42

NUMBER OF CANDIDATES: 4

County

Jason Carter Votes Percent

David Montane Votes Percent

Steve Patrick Votes Percent

Tom Stubbs Votes Percent

DeKalb 5,574 65.65

635 7.48

329 3.87

1,953 23.00

Totals

5,574 65.65

635 7.48

329 3.87

1,953 23.00

OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE SENATOR
SENATOR JASON CARTER
SENATE DISTRICT 42
I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

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I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God.
This 20th day of May, 2010
/s/ Jason Carter STATE SENATOR
Supreme Court of Georgia
Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I, Carol Hunstein, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, May 20, 2010, at 11:30 a.m., in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to the Honorable Senator-Elect Jason Carter for the remainder of the 2009 - 2010 term:
"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
SIGNED: Carol W. Hunstein
DATED: May 20, 2010

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STATE OF GEORGIA

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE

I, Brian P. Kemp, 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 11th day of May 2010 in District 49 for State Senate in Hall County and a portion of Jackson County to fill the vacancy created by the Honorable Lee Hawkins.

Having received a majority of votes cast, Butch Miller 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 18th day of May, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Ten and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and ThirtyFourth.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

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County Hall Jackson Totals

STATE OF GEORGIA GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 11, 2010 SSELZ040-R1 VOTES BY COUNTY FOR CANDIDATES

OFFICE: STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 49

NUMBER OF CANDIDATES: 3

Brandon Givens Votes Percent

Butch Miller Votes Percent

Jimmy Norman Votes Percent

1,114 8.21 16 4.97

10,559 77.86 212 65.84

1,889 13.93 94 29.19

1,130 8.14

10,771 77.58

1,983 14.28

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OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE SENATOR
SENATOR BUTCH MILLER
SENATE DISTRICT 49
I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God.
This 20th day of May, 2010
/s/ Butch Miller STATE SENATOR

Superior Court
Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I, C. Andrew Fuller, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, May 20, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall County Courthouse in Gainesville, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to the Honorable Senator-Elect Butch Miller for the remainder of the 2009 - 2010 term:
"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

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I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
SIGNED: C. Andrew Fuller
DATED: May 20, 2010
OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
June 2, 2010
The Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Bob:
Please let this letter serve as official notice that Senator Jason Carter is hereby appointed to the following Senate Committees:
Judiciary Public Safety Science and Technology Urban Affairs These appointments are effective immediately. Please contact my office if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

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OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
June 2, 2010
The Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Bob:
Please let this letter serve as official notice that Senator Butch Miller is hereby appointed to the following Senate Committees:
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Economic Development Natural Resources and the Environment Transportation These appointments are effective immediately. Please contact my office if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
June 4, 2010
The Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Dear Bob:

Please let this letter serve as official notice that President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams, 19th, is hereby appointed to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs as an Ex-Officio Member.

This appointment is effective immediately.

Please contact my office if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

The following communications from His Excellency, Governor Sonny Perdue, were received by the Secretary:

Sonny Perdue Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

June 8, 2010

The Honorable Casey Cagle President of the Senate 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The Honorable Tommie Williams President Pro Tempore 321 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Cagle and Senator Williams:

I have vetoed Senate Bills 1, 148, 239, 291, 373, 374, 414, 415, 480, 519, 539, and 547 which passed the General Assembly in the 2010 Regular Session.

Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit these bills to you together with the reasons for such vetoes. These bills and corresponding reasons for the vetoes are attached.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sonny Perdue

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Sonny Perdue Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

June 8, 2010

The Honorable David Ralston Speaker of the Georgia House
of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Speaker Ralston:

I have vetoed House Bills 321, 417, 827, 907, 990, 1023, 1028, 1082, 1236, 1251, 1272, 1321, 1407, 1422, 1465, and 1478 which passed the General Assembly in the 2010 Regular Session.

Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit these bills to you together with the reasons for such vetoes. These bills and corresponding reasons for the vetoes are attached.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sonny Perdue

General Legislation

Veto Number 1

SB 519

Senate Bill 519 changes certain rules regarding golf carts and other

motorized carts. The language of a late amendment to the bill, however, has the

unintended effect of requiring every person who drives a golf cart to have a drivers'

license. Although that consequence was not intended by the legislature, the language of

the bill is plain and cannot be disregarded. As our Supreme Court has recognized, plain

statutory language is "the sole evidence of the ultimate legislative intent." Hollowell v.

Jove, 247 Ga. 678, 681 (1981); see also I.N.S. v. Cardoza-Fonseca, 480 U.S. 421, 452-

453 (1987) (Scalia, J., concurring) ("Where the language of [a law] is clear, we are not

free to replace it with an unenacted legislative intent."). I have discussed the devastating

impact this bill would have on communities with substantial investments in golf cart

paths such as Peachtree City with Rep. Matt Ramsey and Sen. Ronnie Chance. I support

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the original intent of the bill and encourage legislators to revisit the issue next session without the language in question, and so I VETO SB 519.

Veto Numbers 2 and 3

HB 827 (Veto Number 2) and SB 414 (Veto Number 3)

House Bill 827 and Senate

Bill 414 expand eligibility for state and local employees to be covered under the state

indemnification program, and also broaden the categories of family members allowed to

recover under the program. The indemnification program is not insurance, it is an

additional and special benefit for state and local employees in particularly dangerous jobs

that provides additional funds to the workers' dependents when those employees are

injured or killed. Most, if not all, of those workers are already provided life insurance

and workers compensation. The original intent of the program was to provide some

additional funds to the people truly dependent on the employees' income when an injury

or death interrupted the steady income stream. These bills substantially broaden the

definition of "dependent", which departs from the original intent of the program. More

importantly, the bills undermine the long-term sustainability of the indemnification

program by expanding the program without identifying additional funds. Accordingly, I

VETO HB 827 and SB 414.

Veto Number 4

HB 321 House Bill 321, the "prompt pay" bill, is a bill I would have liked the opportunity to sign. Unfortunately, the Medical Association of Georgia insisted (over the objections of many) on including language that likely violates the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"), a federal law that preempts portions of HB 321 as written. Because the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution precludes state law from violating federal law, I will not sign a bill that contravenes ERISA. Accordingly, I VETO HB 321.

Veto Number 5

HB 417 House Bill 417 attempted to clarify which version of documents related to insurance contracts control when multiple versions in different languages conflict. As written, I believe the consequences of such a change in policy could be quite detrimental, and so I VETO HB 417.

Veto Number 6

HB 907 House Bill 907 was originally intended to allow additional flexibility for management of middle schools, which I support. During the legislative process, however, language from another bill was added which imposes onerous requirements on the Department of Education regarding the Special Needs Voucher, most significant of

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which was the unqualified requirement to pay such vouchers in four equal quarterly payments. In a budget environment as challenging as this one an environment in which public schools are being forced to operate on smaller budgets it is not appropriate to tie administrators' hands and require them to fund vouchers fully as they seek budget flexibility elsewhere during these uncertain economic times. For these reasons, I VETO HB 907.
Veto Number 7
HB 990 House Bill 990, sponsored by Rep. Alan Powell, began as the Georgia State Patrol's Federal Motor Carrier Compliance legislation, which resolved issues of incompatibility and enforcement between state law and federal regulations. Unfortunately, the bill was amended during the legislative process with a Fleet Vehicle Registration Plan Amendment. This amendment causes significant operational hurdles and will cost the Department of Revenue nearly $1 million to implement, funds which were not appropriated for this purpose. Accordingly, I VETO HB 990.
Veto Number 8
HB 1023 House Bill 1023 contains various changes to tax policy, many of which may have merit but also have substantial impact on future state revenues. HB 1405, which I have signed, creates a Tax Reform Study Committee charged with the task of reviewing all our tax policies and proposing sweeping changes as needed to the General Assembly for its consideration next session. Because of the long-term fiscal implications of HB 1023, I believe the tax policy changes it contains are best considered by the Tax Reform Study Committee, rather than signing them all into law at this time. For this reason, I VETO HB 1023.
Veto Number 9
HB 1028 House Bill 1028 allows landowners that have placed their land in a conservation covenant to subdivide that land in a manner allowing them to avoid paying tax penalties. In 2008, I signed the Forest Land Protection Act, which provides a way for forest land owners to continue their ownership of these valuable resources by reducing the burden of property taxes on their forest land. The State and local governments have invested millions of dollars in this program, the purpose of which was to help owners maintain their land for conservation purposes. Property owners who make an agreement with the State to conserve their forest for the term of the conservation covenant and accepts a financial benefit in return is and should be responsible for any breach of that agreement. HB 1028 would allow owners who sell land they have agreed to keep as forest land to avoid penalties if the conservation covenant is broken. This does not promote the original intent of the Forest Land Protection Act to help owners conserve their forests, and so I VETO HB 1028.

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Veto Number 10
HB 1082 House Bill 1082 creates a new kind of freeport exemption available to local governments. Currently, local governments are able to enact a freeport exemption that exempts warehouses, distributors, manufacturers, and the like from inventory taxes. HB 1082 creates a second kind of exemption that would apply to retailers. Because this expansion of the exemption would merely create competition between counties at the expense of the property tax base of each county, I VETO HB 1082.
Veto Number 11
HB 1236 House Bill 1236 requires all municipal court judges to be members of the State Bar of Georgia. Because I believe cities should be able to decide what qualifications their municipal judges should have, I VETO HB 1236.
Veto Number 12
HB 1251 House Bill 1251 allows for significant exemptions from sales taxes for future tourism projects. In previous years, I have supported state participation in tourism projects when considered on a case-by-case basis. I have signed legislation in the past to assist tourism developments and this year I supported bond funding for the College Football Hall of Fame. However, I cannot support legislation that funds up to 25 percent of the cost of a tourism project by allowing the developers to receive refunds on state sales taxes that are collected. The tourism industry is one of Georgia's most important economic drivers, but funding developments through sales tax refunds has never been done in Georgia which sets precedent that I cannot support. As I have said repeatedly, the process used in previous years to consider projects with legislation on a case-by-case basis removes any unintended consequences of a bill such as this, and so I VETO HB 1251.
Veto Number 13
HB 1272 House Bill 1272 adds to state tax forms the opportunity for individual taxpayers to direct the Department of Revenue to send their state tax refund to research regarding lupus, kidney disease, and multiple sclerosis. Organizations seeking to cure such diseases and relieve the pain and suffering of those who have them are to be commended. This bill, however, is not an appropriate way in which to help such organizations. The cost to the State of administering such options decreases the amount of the contribution to the organizations, which benefit more if people instead donate directly to those organizations. Not only so, but the legislation does not identify which organizations should receive the funds it leaves it to the discretion of the Department of Revenue to select. Moreover, state tax forms already include eight such options for other deserving causes. Adding more will confuse taxpayers. Since only laudable causes will

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receive the votes of the General Assembly, there will never be a stopping place everyone will agree upon. Therefore, I cannot sign a bill adding to an already over-crowded set of options, and accordingly I VETO HB 1272.

Veto Number 14

HB 1321 House Bill 1321 expands the permissible purposes for which 911 taxes currently imposed on phone bills may be used. The bill violates the original intent of those funds, which was to provide counties with a mechanism to support emergency 911 services not for counties to use for other needs such as operable and interoperable radio equipment. Accordingly, I VETO HB 1321.

Veto Number 15
HB 1407 House Bill 1407 would require the Department of Community Health to contract with a single administrator to provide dental services to recipients of medical assistance and participants in the PeachCare for Kids program. In 2008, I signed HB 1234, which provided a balanced approach to addressing some health care providers' concerns with Georgia's managed Medicaid program, and which maintained the healthy tension between providers and the Care Management Organizations that have been so successful in reducing the growth of Georgia's Medicaid budget. I said then that I would not support further legislative encroachment upon this very successful program, which has trimmed the annual growth rate of Medicaid spending from 12 to 14 percent a year to four to five percent a year. This is saving the state over $1 billion annually at a time where any budget savings are critical. For these reasons, and the unknown fiscal consequences associated with this legislation, I VETO HB 1407.

Veto Number 16

SB 239

Senate Bill 239 ensures that families moving from one school district to

another register their children for school in a timely manner. Unfortunately, the language

of a floor amendment seeking to safeguard homeschooling families instead accomplished

the opposite; as written, the bill would actually require homeschooling families to enroll

their children in a public or private school upon moving to a new school district. Because

of this unintended consequence, I VETO SB 239.

Veto Number 17

SB 291

Senate Bill 291 changes a variety of provisions within Georgia law

regarding firearms. Among others, this bill would allow firearms to be carried into

unsecure areas of airports. I have already signed SB 308, which clarifies Georgia's

public gathering statute and preserves the rights of private property owners. I believe this

language is sufficient and adequately clarifies the law for Georgia firearms license

holders. For this reason, and despite unwarranted intrusion into this state matter by ill-

advised federal officials, I VETO SB 291.

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Veto Number 18

SB 373

Senate Bill 373 mandates that private employers turn over employment

history records to law enforcement agencies when law enforcement agencies are

conducting background investigations on applications and officers eligible for

certification and recertification. The state should not be mandating a private business to

turn over records to a law enforcement agency or any public agency absent the due

process provided through existing judicial and quasi-judicial processes. Moreover, the

language limiting liability for private companies complying with the law is insufficient; it

immunizes privates businesses for liability only when they provide "complete and

accurate" information. Because the question of whether the information provided was

complete and accurate will likely be a primary ground of litigation, this is an exception

that will swallow the rule. For these reasons, I VETO SB 373.

Veto Number 19

SB 415

Senate Bill 415 essentially provides liability protection for one company

that does business in the area of emergency communications. Although I strongly

support tort reform, I believe it is inappropriate to do it one company at a time, and so I

VETO SB 415.

Separation of powers

The Constitution gives the General Assembly sweeping legislative powers, including the authority to create and eliminate state agencies, alter their powers, and determine their budgets. The Constitution gives the Executive Branch executive powers - the responsibility to administer agencies, exercise such powers as are given by the General Assembly, and spend the amounts budgeted by the General Assembly. The Constitution requires the legislative and executive powers to remain separate: "The legislative, judicial, and executive powers shall forever remain separate and distinct, and no person discharging the duties of one shall at the same time exercise the functions of either of the others...." Ga. Const. Art . 1, Sec. 2, Para. 3. Often, during the last year of a Governor's last term, it is assumed that the outgoing Governor will be less vigilant in ensuring that these powers remain separate. I believe it is necessary, however, carefully to maintain that separation regardless of who is Governor. Four bills passed this year SB 1, SB 148, SB 374, and SB 480 are, in my view, inconsistent with the separation of powers required by the Georgia Constitution.

Veto Number 20

SB 1 Senate Bill 1 provides changes to Georgia's budget act requiring a purported zerobased budgeting methodology to be applied to a fraction of all state programs annually and for all programs once every four years. Georgia first attempted this budget

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methodology in the 1970s under Governor Jimmy Carter and has abandoned it since that time. A survey of states finds that of the states that currently maintain this methodology in their statutes all have effectively abandoned the practice because of the additional bureaucratic process and overhead while producing few identifiable results. Additionally, SB 1 does not change the budget process employed by the General Assembly (which could employ zero-based budgeting in its budget process under current law if it so chose). Instead, SB 1 requires state agencies to administer dual budget processes concurrently, the new and the current budget process, to be implemented immediately for the upcoming budget cycle. It is not technically feasible to reprogram state information technology systems or to provide resources for this endeavor on the timeline stated in the bill. While SB 1 is motivated by an admirable goal, the realities of Georgia's and other states' experiences have demonstrated few results worth the overhead associated with this new process. Moreover, anyone familiar with the budget process I have employed during my eight years as Governor knows that I and my staff examine all facets of each agency's budget each year. Because existing law provides sufficient flexibility to conduct a searching examination of each agency's budget, and because SB 1 unnecessarily imposes new bureaucracy and restrictions on the Executive function of submitting budget requests, I VETO SB 1. I have already committed to work with supporters of the legislation to formalize Executive Branch policies that are consistent with the goals of this legislation.

Veto Number 21

SB 148

Senate Bill 148 started in its original form as a bill I supported it required

regular analysis of regulatory boards within the Secretary of State's office and

recommendations to the General Assembly regarding elimination of boards that are no

longer necessary. That language also passed in SB 149, which I have signed.

Unfortunately, during the legislative process, the text of HB 236 was added to SB 148.

This language creates a "Legislative Sunset Advisory Subcommittee" of the General

Assembly, which would regularly review all statutory state agencies to determine if they

should continue to operate. Any agency reviewed by this subcommittee would

automatically be repealed the following July unless the General Assembly took action to

continue the agency (although the legislation confusingly also provides that no agency

would be repealed until all responsibilities, statutory, financial, or otherwise, were

affirmatively transferred by the General Assembly to another agency). The General

Assembly already has full authority to pass legislation eliminating any statutory state

agency, and also has full authority to reduce the budget of any agency to zero. This bill is

unnecessary and unworkable, and fraught with potential for unintended consequences.

For instance, when any substantial agency was up for review and was determined to

warrant retention, the bill continuing that agency would be a must-pass bill. Such bills

tend to be inviting targets for unrelated amendments that could not pass on their own,

leaving future governors with the unappealing choice of signing a bill containing terrible

policy or vetoing it and eliminating a necessary agency. Moreover, the bill violates

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separation of powers by constraining the discretion of the Executive Branch in submitting future budget requests; appropriating funds in response to a budget request from an Executive Branch agency is a Legislative function, but making the requests is an Executive function. Although I strongly believe it is vital regularly to assess the value each part of state government provides taxpayers, and have supported the elimination of certain agencies throughout my terms as Governor, I do not believe that SB 148 actually accomplishes its goal and instead creates substantial risk for unintended consequences. Accordingly, I VETO SB 148. I have already committed to work with supporters of the legislation to formalize Executive Branch policies that are consistent with the goals of this legislation.

Veto Number 22

SB 374

Senate Bill 374 creates a "Legislative Economic Development Council",

and grants to that council (composed of members of the General Assembly) certain pow

ers Executive in nature over the State's economic development activities. This violates

the constitutionally required separation of powers. "[A] member of the General

Assembly cannot discharge the duties or exercise the functions of an agency within the

executive branch of state government." 1988 Atty Gen. Op. Ga. 31. Accordingly, I

VETO SB 374.

Veto Number 23

SB 480

Senate Bill 480 creates a State Council of Economic Advisors that the

Governor will be required to consult in preparing a revenue estimate for budgetary

purposes. "[T]he Constitution clearly separates the respective functions of the executive

and legislative branches of State Government with respect to appropriations. The

language and structure of the Constitution leave no conclusion other than that it is the

exclusive function of the executive branch to prepare a budget report, including therein

the revenue estimate...." 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. Ga. 40 (1979). Although I have used a

council of economic advisors to assist me in the preparation of my revenue estimate, and

believe that this is a wise course of action, I also believe that future governors are entitled

to determine for themselves from whom to seek counsel on such matters. Accordingly, I

VETO SB 480.

Local Legislation

Veto Number 24

SB 539

Senate Bill 539 modifies membership to the McPherson Implementing

Local Redevelopment Authority. The current structure of the MILRA is sound and any

attempt to convert ex-officio members to voting members would only cause disruption to

the dynamics of this working board. For this reason, I VETO SB 539.

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Veto Number 25

SB 547

Senate Bill 547 is local legislation applicable to the City of St. Mary's in

Camden County. A member of the City's legislative delegation and local officials

requested a veto because of the adverse effects that this bill will have on the City's

financial stability. In addition, the City was not consulted before this legislation was

introduced. For these reasons, I VETO SB 547.

Veto Number 26

HB 1422 House Bill 1422 is local legislation applicable to Montgomery County. Due to technical errors in the legislation, the sponsor of the bill and the local officials requested that it be vetoed. I therefore VETO HB 1422.

Veto Number 27

HB 1465 House Bill 1465 is local legislation applicable to the City of College Park in Fulton County. This legislation creates a Water and Sewer Authority that would have the power to construct infrastructure and serve constituents both inside and outside the corporate limits of the City of College Park. The Constitution requires legislation with extra-local effect to be general legislation, not local. For this reason, I VETO HB 1465.

Veto Number 28

HB 1478 House Bill 1478 is local legislation applicable to the City of Dexter in Laurens County. This legislation annexes an unincorporated area of the County into the City. The Laurens County Commission requested this bill be vetoed because the County was not given notice of the annexation or consulted as to the implications of service delivery to the area in question. Further, the unincorporated area being annexed is not contiguous to the City of Dexter's current corporate limits. For these reasons, I VETO HB 1478.

Sonny Perdue Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900
June 8, 2010

The Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The Honorable David Ralston Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Gentlemen:
Please be advised that I have line item vetoed the appropriations below and identified language to disregard for the following sections in House Bill 948:
Vetoes: Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund,
page 153, line 4675; Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund,
page 154, line 4691; Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund,
page 156, line 4704; Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund,
page 157, line 4711; and Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund,
page 157, line 4715
Non-Binding Information Language to Disregard:
Section 15, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, page 23, line 642;
Section 15, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, page 23, line 668;
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 31, line 906; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 34, line 1032; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 37, line 1110; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 41, line 1239; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 42, line 1264; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 44, line 1327; Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2068; Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2069; Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2070; Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2071; Section 27, pertaining to the Department of Human Services, page 84, line 2597; Section 31, pertaining to the Department of Labor, page 100, line 3093; and Section 36, pertaining to the State Properties Commission, page 109, line 3360
The Veto Messages and Language are attached for each item referenced above.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sonny Perdue

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Line-Item Vetoes by the Governor

Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 153, line 4675:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $174,400 in debt service to finance projects and facilities for the Department of Education, specifically to fund 20 percent of the cost of reconstruction at the Clarkdale Elementary School in Cobb County through the issuance of $2,000,000 in 20-year bonds. This project was not vetted through the current Department of Education capital outlay process and was not requested by the agency. Further, in FY 2010, the state appropriated $22,170,155 to match $217,755,090 in federal funds for flood disaster relief to support area reconstruction efforts. Therefore, I veto this language (page 153, line 4675) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $174,400.
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 154, line 4691:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $558,080 in debt service to finance infrastructure expansion at Kennesaw State University in Cobb County through the issuance of $6,400,000 in 20-year bonds. This project is largely focused on alleviating traffic congestion both in the Chastain Road/I-75 interchange and at Kennesaw State University. This project is more appropriately evaluated, programmed, and funded through the Georgia Department of Transportation. Therefore, I veto this language (page 154, line 4691) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $558,080.
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 156, line 4704:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $12,208 in debt service to finance projects and facilities for the University System of Georgia, Board of Regents, specifically to acquire land to complete the Greene County Library in Greensboro through the issuance of $140,000 in 20-year bonds. This project was not identified as a priority and was not requested by the agency. In addition, the purchasing of land to build a library parking lot is a local responsibility. It has been the position of this administration to follow the state approved agency capital outlay process to determine the capital needs for the State. Therefore, I veto this language (page 156, line 4704) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $12,208.

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Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 157, line 4711:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $172,124 in debt service to finance the design for facilities expansion on the Winder-Barrow Campus of Lanier Technical College in Barrow County through the issuance of $740,000 in 5-year bonds. This project was not identified as a priority and was not requested by the agency. In addition, this project ranks second on the priority capital needs list at the college. It has been the position of this administration to follow the state approved agency capital outlay process to determine the capital needs for the State. Therefore, I veto this language (page 157, line 4711) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $172,124.
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 157, line 4715:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $235,440 in debt service to finance projects and facilities to expand the Health Classroom Building on Currahee Campus at North Georgia Technical College in Stephens County through the issuance of $2,700,000 in 20year bonds. This project was not identified as a priority and was not requested by the agency. It has been the position of this administration to follow the state approved agency capital outlay process to determine the capital needs for the State. Therefore, I veto this language (page 157, line 4715) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $235,440.
Certain language contained in this appropriations bill is included for informational
purposes and thus does not constitute an appropriation. Because the language is not an
appropriation, it is non-binding, and the Governor may authorize the agencies to utilize
those funds in accordance with the overall purpose of the appropriation and within the
general law authority of the agency. Passages of non-binding information language to
disregard are included below.

Intent Language Considered Non-binding
Section 15, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, page 23, line 642:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to restore funding for the Emergency Receiving Facility at Central State Hospital's Powell Building. The department is authorized to provide services in the community for Developmental Disability Consumers in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the Department.

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Section 15, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, page 23, line 668:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to restore funding for the Emergency Receiving Facility at Central State Hospital's Powell Building. The department is authorized to provide services in the community for Mental Health Consumers in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the Department.
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 31, line 906:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $75,000 for the House of Mercy in Columbus in the Special Housing Initiatives program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 34, line 1032:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursement by 12 percent and hold critical access hospitals harmless in the adjustments in the Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid program. The department is authorized to determine reimbursement rates based on funds appropriated and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 37, line 1110:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $600,000 for operating expenses of the Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance program in the Health Care Access and Improvement program. The department is authorized to provide air ambulance services in Northwest Georgia in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 41, line 1239:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursement by 12 percent and hold critical access hospitals harmless in the adjustments in the Low Income Medicaid program. The department is authorized to determine reimbursement rates based on funds appropriated and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 42, line 1264:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursement by 12 percent and hold critical access hospitals harmless in the adjustments in the PeachCare Program. The department is

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authorized to determine reimbursement rates based on the latest provider fee models, revenue estimate, holding exempt hospitals harmless, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 44, line 1327:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $200,000 for a new residency program in the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program. The Department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2068:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to eliminate funds for SAT Prep. Use GACollege411 for ACT and SAT practice tests in the Testing program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2069:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to reduce funds for PSAT ($815,000) and AP exams ($4,200,000) in the Testing program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2070:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to eliminate funds for the CRCT for grades 1 and 2 in the Testing program. CRCTs in grades 1 and 2 ensure that students in those grades are meeting state standards and give parents confidence that their children are making adequate progress. CRCTs in grades 1 and 2 also help prepare students for the CRCT in grade 3, the passage of which is required to move on to 4th grade. It is unwise to eliminate the CRCT in grades 1 and 2. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the department.
Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2071:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to eliminate funds for the writing assessment for grades 3 and 5 in the Testing program. Writing is one of the most fundamental skills a student must master in order to be prepared for later grades and ultimately to succeed in life. Failing to administer writing assessments in grades 3 and 5 will have a detrimental effect on students and could possibly lead to an inadequate

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amount of instruction in this fundamental skill. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the department.
Section 27, pertaining to the Department of Human Services, page 84, line 2597:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to reduce funds for regional managers and regional field program specialists in the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 31, pertaining to the Department of Labor, page 100, line 3093:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $24,287 for the Georgia Talking Book Center in Augusta through the Vocational Rehabilitation program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 36, pertaining to the State Properties Commission, page 109, line 3360:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the State Properties Commission as to what funds should be remitted to the State Treasury. Payments to the Treasury by the State Properties Commission should align with the Governor's Revenue Estimate. This language dictates a matter controlled by general law and is therefore null and void.
OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
June 21, 2010
The Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Bob:
Please let this letter serve as official notice that Senator Ross Tolleson and Senator Bill Hamrick are hereby appointed to the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee to fill recently created vacancies on this committee. These appointments are effective immediately.

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Please contact my office if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle President of the Georgia State Senate

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000

June 21, 2010

Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Secretary of State Kemp:

Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Jim Cole was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the Eighth Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2012. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.

With best regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000

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TO: HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP SECRETARY OF STATE
This is to certify that Honorable Jim Cole has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2012.

/s/ Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
/s/ Honorable David Ralston Speaker, House of Representatives

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on June 15, 2010, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Jim Cole was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2012.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Honorable Allen Peake Representative, District 137th Chairman
/s/ Honorable Johnny Grant Senator, District 25th Secretary

Senator Chip Rogers District 21 236 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Committees: Administrative Affairs Assignments Finance Banking and Financial Institutions Economic Development Insurance and Labor Reapportionment and Redistricting Appropriations Rules
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

November 9, 2010
Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Secretary Ewing,
I hereby certify that these are the results of the Republican Caucus.
Senator Tommie Williams, President Pro Tempore Senator Chip Rogers, Majority Leader Senator Bill Cowsert, Caucus Chair Senator David Shafer, Vice Caucus Chair Senator Greg Goggans, Caucus Secretary Senator Cecil Staton, Caucus Whip
If you have any questions, please feel free to call my office.

Sincerely,
/s/ Chip Rogers Majority Leader - State Senate

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Senator Robert Brown District 26 121-B State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Administrative Affairs Economic Development Insurance and Labor Joint Legislative Ethics Judiciary Reapportionment and Redistricting Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
November 15, 2010

Honorable Robert Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Ewing:

Today, November 15, 2010, at 1:00 P.M., the Senate Democratic Caucus held its leadership election. Below are the results:

Leader: Robert Brown Chairman: Doug Stoner Vice Chair: Valencia Seay Whip: Steve Henson Vice Chair of Finance: Gloria Butler Secretary: Horacena Tate

If I may be of service in any way, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,

/s/ Robert Brown

Senator Tim Golden District 8 121-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Finance Higher Education Insurance and Labor Government Oversight

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
November 29, 2010
Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate State Capitol - Room 353 Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Bob:
Please allow this letter to serve as my official notice to the Georgia State Senate, that I have changed my party affiliation from Democratic to Republican. I hereby request to be listed in the picture book as a Republican and to be sworn into the 2011-2012 General Assembly as a Republican.
Respectfully,
/s/ Tim Golden District 8
The following communication from His Excellency, Governor-Elect Nathan Deal, was read by the Secretary:
GOVERNOR-ELECT NATHAN DEAL
December 3, 2010
Mr. Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Secretary,
I am pleased to announce that for the 2011 Session of the Georgia General Assembly Chairman Ronnie Chance, the Honorable Bill Jackson and the Honorable Jim Butterworth will serve as my Floor Leaders. Please afford them all due rights and compensation in accordance with these positions.
If I can be of further service, do not hesitate to contact my Transition Office at 404-5228940.
Sincerely,
/s/ Nathan Deal

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Senator Cecil Staton District 18 303-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Science and Technology Appropriations Finance Retirement Transportation Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

December 30, 2010

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate The State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Secretary Ewing:

With this letter I am making you aware of the appointments that I have made for Deputy Whips for the 2011 Session. Insofar as Senate rules allow for the allocation of seating these two should have priority:

Senator Greg Goggans will serve as Chief Deputy Whip Senator Bill Cowsert will serve as Senior Whip

Also serving as Deputy Whips will be Senators John Albers, Charlie Bethel, Steve Gooch and William Ligon.

Thank you very much and if you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesistate to contact me.

Sincerely, /s/ Cecil Staton

Senator Steve Henson District 41 121-J State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Health and Human Services Natural Resources and the Environment Regulated Industries and Utilities Urban Affairs Government Oversight

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
30 December 2010
Mr. Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate The State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Secretary Ewing:
Please be advised that I have appointed Senator Lester Jackson, District 2, to serve as my Deputy Whip for the 2011 Legislative Session.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
/s/ Steve Henson Democratic Whip

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Gooch

Grant Hamrick Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Fort Ramsey

Golden Sims

The President addressed the Senate as follows:

Harbison

What an extraordinary day here in the Georgia State Senate. A unique day indeed.
Too often in life, we rarely take the time to pause and reflect and appreciate what is actually occurring before our eyes. I think you would agree that we tend to have a relatively strong appreciation for history, things that have happened in the past, yet we do not always grant the PRESENT time its due attention and appreciation. The things occurring in the here and now.
So please join me in pausing for a moment and looking around this room. Look in this gallery. Proud parents, spouses and children. Interested citizens watching down from the gallery--many, I would imagine, here for the first time. Please pause for a moment, look all around you. This is a beautiful room. Friends new and old, the optimism of a session, a new year, a new decade.
And for all of you joining us here today in the gallery and on the floor, from the seasoned political observer to someone visiting this chamber for the very first time. Doorkeepers, aides, and young pages joining us just for a day-----I welcome you all to YOUR Georgia State Senate. Thank you for being here, thank you taking part in this process. Guests-please come back, please say hello to your senator and let them know what's important to you and close to your heart.
Senators--make sure you welcome each and every citizen visiting this chamber, from your district or beyond, idlely watching the proceedings or passionately advocating for an issue--make sure you show these fine citizens the utmost courtesy and respect. Let us always be cognizant that we are but temporary occupants of THEIR seats--in THEIR building and that it is only by the citizens' faith in us that we are allowed to be here today.
A unique day indeed.
Do you realize, that as we stand here today, a former state senator is taking the rostrum as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, gaveling in their 2011 session. In just under 4 hours, another former state senator, once pro tem of this august body, will be taking the oath of office as our next Governor.

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And in this very room today--we witness a somewhat unprecedented moment of transition. Please join me as we welcome 14 new members of this senate family.
New faces, new opportunity--new senators whose background range from a coastal Attorney to a city councilman from Dalton and then the best darn car dealer in North Georgia--my good friend from Hall County. Some familiar faces have returned, like my dear friend the madam senator Clayton County (Gail Davenport). As always, we welcome a few senators that finally had the wisdom and foresight to come across from the House of Representatives and join the ranks of the Upper Chamber.
Today will be filled with great ceremony and celebration. And it should. The swearing in of a new governor is not only an exciting event--it is actually a representation of one of the cornerstones of our republic---the peaceful transfer of power.
But once the dust has settled and the music has stopped----great challenges remain. An unprecedented budget deficit, potentially drastic reforms and alterations to our tax code, how to salvage the HOPE scholarship and the ongoing discussion on how to bring jobs and economic prosperity to our state.
The voters voice has never been clearer: they demand solutions and they demand action. The political posturing of the past political season is not too far behind us--but now it is incumbent on all of us to use our talents and resources for the greater good. Now is the time for reason and deliberation.
We are in a position to truly help people. To truly make a difference in the lives of this generation and the next. It begins here and it begins today.
The President announced the next order of business was the election of the President Pro Tempore.
Senator Rogers of the 21st nominated Senator Williams of the 19th as President Pro Tempore.
Senator Hooks of the 14th seconded the nomination.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the nominations be closed and the Secretary be instructed to cast the vote of the entire body for Senator Tommie Williams. Senator Mullis of the 53rd seconded the motion and the consent was granted.
There was no objection and Senator Williams of the 19th was elected President Pro Tempore.

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The President asked Senators Hooks of the 14th, Chance of the 16th, and Rogers of the 21st to escort Senator Williams of the 19th to the Well of the Senate, where he addressed the Senate briefly.
The President announced the next order of business was the election of the Secretary of the Senate.
Senator Staton of the 18th nominated the Honorable Robert F. Ewing as Secretary of the Senate. Senator Henson of the 41st seconded the nomination.
Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that the nominations be closed and that the Assistant Secretary be instructed to cast the vote of the entire body for Honorable Robert F. Ewing.
The consent was granted, and the Honorable Robert F. Ewing was declared duly elected Secretary of the Senate.
The President administered the following oath of office to Robert F. Ewing, Secretary of the Senate:
"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will discharge my duties faithfully and to the best of my skill and knowledge. So help me God."
The President announced the next order of business was the election of the Sergeant at Arms.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th nominated John Long as Sergeant at Arms of the Senate. Senator Stoner of the 6th seconded the nomination.
Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that the nominations be closed and the Secretary be instructed to cast the vote of the entire body for John Long as Sergeant at Arms of the Senate. The consent was granted, and John Long was declared duly elected Sergeant at Arms of the Senate.

Honorable Justice David Nahmias administered the oath of office to Senator-elect Tim Golden:
"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

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I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."

The following communication was received by the Secretary:
Supreme Court of Georgia
Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I, Justice David Nahmias, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, January 10, 2011, at 10:50 a.m., in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to Senator Tim Golden of the Georgia State Senate for the 2011 - 2012 term:
"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
SIGNED: David Nahmias
DATED: January 10, 2011

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The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

SR 2. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Cowsert of the 46th, Staton of the 18th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 40, nays 12, and the resolution was adopted.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

SR 4. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.

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

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Mr. President:

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

HR 17.

By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate; providing for other matters relative to the inauguration of the Governor and the Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 17. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate; providing for other matters relative to the inauguration of the Governor and the Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.

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 18.

By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

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 Burns of the 157th, Carter of the 175th, Collins of the 27th, Dempsey of the 13th, Huckaby of the 113th, Mills of the 25th, and Rogers of the 26th.

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Mr. President:

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

HR 19.

By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

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.

Serving as the doctor of the day was Dr. Robert Kaufmann.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

January 10, 2011

Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Ewing,
As President of the Georgia State Senate, this is to advise you that pursuant to Senate Rules enacted on January 10, 2011, I hereby appoint the following individuals to the Committee on Assignments:
Senator Jeff Mullis 121-F State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-0057
Senator Jim Butterworth 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 463-5257

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This action is to be considered effective immediately. Please call on me or Russel Carlson at (404) 656-5030 if you have questions regarding these appointments. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that upon the dissolution of the Joint Session the Senate stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011.
The President announced the motion prevailed at 11:56 a.m.
Honorable Justice David Nahmias administered the oath of office to Senator-elect Ed Harbison:
"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
The following communication was received by the Secretary:
Supreme Court of Georgia
Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I, Justice David Nahmias, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, January 10, 2011, at 1:46 p.m., in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to Senator Ed Harbison of the Georgia State Senate for the 2011 - 2012 term:

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"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
SIGNED: David Nahmias
DATED: January 10, 2011
Honorable Judge John Ellington administered the oath of office to Senator-elect Freddie Powell Sims:
"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
The following communication was received by the Secretary:
Court of Appeals, State of Georgia
Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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I, Judge John Ellington, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, January 10, 2011, at 1:15 p.m., in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to Senator Freddie Powell Sims of the Georgia State Senate for the 2011 - 2012 term:
"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
SIGNED: John Ellington
DATED: January 10, 2011

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 the Inauguration of the Governor and the swearing-in of the Constitutional Officers, was called to order by the Speaker of the House. HR 17 authorizing the Joint Session of the Senate and House was read by the Clerk of the House.
After his Inauguration, His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, addressed the Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:
Lieutenant Governor Cagle, Speaker Ralston, Governor Perdue, Members of the General Assembly, Members of our Congressional Delegation, Members of the Judiciary, Members of the Consular Corps, my fellow Georgians:
On this second week of the second decade of the 21st Century, my wife Sandra and I enter the service of our native state with excited expectancy, sincere humility and unwavering resolve.

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As we stand here in this beautiful Capitol building, I recall my first visit here as a fifth grade student at Sandersville Elementary School. Our class rode the Nancy Hanks train to Atlanta and visited here and the Cyclorama. For many of us it was our first train ride and our first visit to our Capitol city.
Much has changed in the more than a half century since my first visit here, but my sense of awe and appreciation of our history has not. The historic journey on the road of selfgovernment which our nation and state embarked upon almost two and one half centuries ago has taken us through the battlefields of Revolution, Civil War and World Wars.
Throughout this "Experiment in Democracy," there has been a healthy skepticism by "We the People" about the role of government which we have "ordained and established." The lingering pain of this "Great Recession" in which we are still engulfed has underscored the urgency of re-examining the role of government in our lives.
The evolution of society has infringed on much of the elbow room our ancestors enjoyed and government has been asked to regulate our actions as we bump into each other in our frantic search for success. In times of economic prosperity, we often ignore the costs and inconvenience of governmental paternalism. But in times such as these, with more than one of every ten of our employable citizens out of work, we must justify every cent that government extracts from our economy. Therefore, we must concentrate our attention and our resources on the core responsibilities of government.
Our State Constitution provides that "Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people..." (Article 1, Section2, Paragraph 2). Keeping our citizens safe, therefore, is one of state government's primary responsibilities. The challenge is great. Presently, one out of every thirteen Georgia residents is under some form of correctional control. It costs about three million dollars per day to operate our Department of Corrections. And yet, every day criminals continue to inflict violence on our citizens and an alarming number of perpetrators are juveniles.
College students should be concerned about their grades not whether they are going to be mugged on their way home from class. Visitors to our cities should be treated as welcomed guests and protected. Families should not live in fear of gang violence and drive-by shootings. But most of all, our dedicated law enforcement officers must not be targets for criminals. Anyone who harms one of them harms us all, for they embody the Constitutional mandate that government provide us with protection and security.
Breaking the culture of crime and violence is not a task for law enforcement officials alone. Parents must assume more responsibility for their children. Communities must marshal their collective wills; civic and religious organizations must use their influence to set the tone for expected behavior.

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For violent and repeat offenders, we will make you pay for your crimes. For other offenders who want to change their lives, we will provide the opportunity to do so with Day Reporting Centers, Drug, DUI and Mental Health Courts and expanded probation and treatment options. As a State, we cannot afford to have so many of our citizens waste their lives because of addictions. It is draining our State Treasury and depleting our workforce.
As Governor I call on local elected officials, Sheriffs and local law enforcement personnel to work with me and state law enforcement officers to break this cycle of crime that threatens the security of all law abiding citizens.
One of the other core responsibilities of State Government is the education of our children. This is an undertaking that has been the primary focus of several of my predecessors in this office. Despite their best efforts and that of dedicated teachers and educators all across our state, our public education system in grades K through 12 has failed to make the progress we need. This failure is a stain on our efforts to recruit businesses to our State and is a contributing factor in the frightening crime statistics previously mentioned. High dropout rates and low graduation percentages are incompatible with the future I envision for Georgia.
We are blessed with many schools that are producing excellent results and it is their example which we should attempt to replicate all across the state. We are also blessed with dedicated teachers and principals who work very hard to improve the lives of the young people they teach. In addition, we have many support staff and dedicated parents who are an important part of our education system. I thank them for their service and encourage them in these difficult economic times. I will do my best to reward their efforts.
Improving public education is not just the responsibility of educators. Therefore, I call on all Georgians to rededicate themselves to the improvement of education. I ask parents to read to their young children and cooperate with teachers so that educational excellence is a family goal. I ask teachers and educators to recommit themselves to their profession and be willing to embrace new ideas. I ask local school boards to listen to the opinions of parents and teachers as they adopt education policies. And I ask the members of the General Assembly and our State School Board to work with me to restore discipline in our schools, eliminate bureaucratic nonsense, adopt fair funding mechanisms and reward quality and excellence. If we do these things, we will convey the magic of learning to our children and restore the joy of teaching to our educators.
One of the bright stars of education in our State is the HOPE Program. This initiative of Former Governor Zell Miller has greatly enhanced the Pre-K, Technical College and College and University opportunities for our young people. As the scope of these programs has expanded and as the number of participants has increased, the financial reserves are being rapidly depleted. I am dedicated to honoring the promise that has been

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made to our students through HOPE and will work with the General Assembly to tailor the program to the financial realities we face today. I was not elected to make easy decisions, but difficult ones. In this legislative session we will save the HOPE for future generations.
Another core responsibility of State Government is transportation. With an expansive land mass that is populated by one large metropolitan area, several medium-sized municipalities, and many smaller cities and rural counties, our transportation needs are very diverse. With our ports at Savannah and Brunswick, we are part of an expanding international trade community. We will do our part to deepen the Savannah port in order to accommodate the larger vessels that will soon pass through the Panama Canal. But we must do more. Our rail capacity and cargo routes must be improved and expanded. We must not miss this opportunity to provide jobs for Georgians.
Highway congestion, especially in the Greater Atlanta area is a deterrent to job growth in the region. If we do not solve this problem soon, we will lose the businesses who want to expand or locate in our State. I am dedicated to working with all elements of government to improve our transportation system and I call on all Georgians to join us. We must put aside some of the regional differences of the past and work for the common good of our State.
As our State continues to grow, the demand for water has likewise increased. As Governor, I will continue to pursue negotiations with Alabama and Florida to reach a resolution of the long standing dispute over the use of water in our Federal reservoirs and our major rivers. We will develop regional reservoirs and continue our conservation efforts. We have been blessed with abundant water resources and we must use them wisely.
Georgia cannot achieve its potential if its people are not healthy. As Governor, I will resist the efforts of the Federal Government to mandate its solutions on our people, our businesses and our State Government. We will do our part to provide healthcare to our most vulnerable citizens, but government cannot make or keep us healthy. The primary responsibility for good health rests with individuals and families. We can help cultivate a culture of wellness in our educational programs and offer incentives in Medicaid and the State Health Insurance Program, but it is only individuals and families that can make healthy lifestyle choices.
There are many other functions of our State Government, but I consider these to be the most important. Each in its own way is a part of the greatest challenge we face, the creation of jobs for our citizens. If we make Georgia the best place in the country to live, learn and work, businesses will grow and expand and we will achieve real prosperity. That is my goal and the actions of my administration will always be focused on it.

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So today as we embark on this journey to lead our State forward, I call on all Georgians to assume responsibility for themselves and their family. I call on communities and civic and religious organizations to continue and expand their efforts to serve the needs of people in their area. State Government cannot and should not be expected to provide for us what we can provide for ourselves.
Let us refocus State Government on its core responsibilities and relieve our taxpayers of the burden of unnecessary programs. Let us be frugal and wise. Let us restore the confidence of our citizens in a government that is limited and efficient. Together let us make Georgia the brightest star in the constellation of these United States.
May God bless you and our great State of Georgia.
The Governor and Constitutional Officers were escorted from the House Chamber.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
HR 24. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
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 Monday, January 10, 2011, and shall reconvene at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the duration of the remainder of the 2011 session of the General Assembly until its 40th day, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the General Assembly, the General Assembly shall adjourn at 5:00 P.M. on each Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and shall reconvene on the Monday next following.
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.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.

Representative Jan Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore, moved that the Joint Session be hereby dissolved.

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The motion prevailed, and the Speaker of the House announced the Joint Session dissolved.
Pursuant to the provisions of a previously adopted motion and HR 24, the Senate stood adjourned until 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2010.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Second Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
At 10:00 a.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:00 p.m.
At 1:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd 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.

Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Butler of the 55th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Butler was excused.

Senator Stoner of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senator Jones of the 10th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Jones was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Ramsey Rogers Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Butler (Excused) Orrock

Hill, Judson Seabaugh

Jones (Excused)

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

Senators:

Jones

Orrock

Seabaugh

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of Georgia and to the United States of America.

The President introduced the chaplain of the day, Senator Hardie Davis, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 7. By Senator Heath of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 13, 2011, as Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

SR 8. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 18. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

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.

On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.

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The President appointed as a Committee of Notification on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Jeffares of the 17th, Tippins of the 37th, Carter of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and Gooch of the 51st.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
HR 19. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
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.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.
The President appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Hooks of the 14th, Chance of the 16th, Jackson of the 24th, Brown of the 26th, Miller of the 49th, Butterworth of the 50th and Mullis of the 53rd.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
SR 9. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:
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, January 12, 2011, and shall reconvene at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 24, 2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the duration of the remainder of the 2011 session of the General Assembly until its 40th day, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the General Assembly, the General Assembly shall adjourn at 5:00 P.M. on each Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and shall reconvene on the Monday next following.
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.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.

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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 9.

By Senators Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

Serving as the doctor of the day was Dr. John Antalis.

Judge John Ellington administered the oath of office to Senator-elect Vincent Fort:

"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, or of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.

So help me God."

Judge John Ellington administered the oath of office to Senator-elect Ronald Ramsey, Sr.:

"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a

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resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
Court of Appeals
Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I, Judge John Ellington, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, January 12, 2011, at 12:15 p.m., in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to Senators Vincent Fort and Ronald Ramsey, Sr. of the Georgia State Senate for the 2011 - 2012 term:
"I do 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state, or due any political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, of any other state, or any foreign state, which by law I am prohibited from holding, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God."
SIGNED: Judge John Ellington
DATED: January 12, 2011
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that upon the dissolution of the Joint Session, pursuant to SR 9, the Senate stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2010.
The President announced the motion prevailed at 1:37 p.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

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message by His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, was called to order by the Speaker of the House. HR 19 authorizing the Joint Session of the Senate and House was read by the Clerk of the House.
His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, addressed the Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:

The address I deliver today is historically referred to as the State of the State. It is designed to convey my assessment of the condition of our State and its people with special emphasis on the budgets I present for your deliberation. With regard to our State and its citizens, I concur in the description found in the 1885 publication entitled The Commonwealth of Georgia, prepared under the direction of Georgia's second Commissioner of Agriculture, J.T. Henderson, which poses the following question:
"In general productiveness, in salubrity of climate, in the incomparable blessing of good water, in facilities of transportation, in educational advantages, in the moral tone of her people, and the almost unbroken good order of society, what State of our day and generation can justly claim a happier condition or a higher civilization?"
It is comforting to know that the things which truly define who we are as a State and a people have changed very little in 126 years. With regard to our State budget, however, it must be adjusted to reflect the financial realities of today. Those realities, unlike the natural resources of our State and the character of our people, are constantly changing and the budgets I submit to you today reflect those changes.
Today I will present two budgets. The first is an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 budget, which was adopted by the General Assembly last year. Since our 2011 fiscal year began on July 1, 2010, we are approximately half way through the budget period. I am reducing the revenue estimate on which the budget is based by over $27.5 million. The primary reason for this reduction is that revenues from fees are lower than projected. Even though there are some signs of economic recovery, I do not believe we should spend additional revenue, if actual collections exceed the estimate. One of the driving principles behind these conservative budgets is a commitment to replenish the Revenue Shortfall Reserve, sometimes referred to as our Rainy Day Fund. I commend you for raising the authorized limits of the Fund last year. It will help protect our future budgets.
Although I am lowering the Revenue Estimate for the remainder of the Fiscal Year, I am also proposing that 1 percent of the Revenue Shortfall Reserve be appropriated for K-12 education. This will cover the Mid-Term Adjustment for QBE (Quality Basic Education) and the shortfall for Non-Certified Personnel health insurance costs.
An important part of these budgets is curbing the growth of the number of State employees. Downsizing is a process that began several years ago. Now we are adjusting the authorized position count downward and eliminating about 14,000 positions which

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effectively freezes State employment at current levels. That is a reduction of over 10 percent. Many politicians have long talked about reducing the size of the government. My friends, we are doing it.
I also believe we should redirect some of our budgeted spending. I am proposing that State Agencies reduce their spending on an average of 4 percent. The agencies are currently withholding at that level so it should be achievable. Those savings are necessary in order to replace the enhanced Federal Medicaid funds that will not be received, and address other critical needs such as funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals, almost $20 million for the One Georgia Authority (which is an important tool for economic development in rural Georgia), and other important budget areas such as funding the settlement with the Department of Justice so that mental health patients and developmentally disabled individuals can be transferred from State hospitals into community service settings.
For the Fiscal Year 2012 budget I am setting the Revenue Estimate based on a modest 3.75 percent increase over the amended 2011 recommendations. The greatest challenge for 2012 is replacing almost $1 billion in the Federal Stimulus Funds that will not be available this year. In order to keep our budget in balance, State Agencies must reduce their spending by an average of 7 percent. These reductions are not uniform across agencies, but are designed to give priority funding to core responsibilities of State Government. My budget will have a net increase of $30 million in formula funding and no reduction in Equalization Grants. Earlier this school year, the Federal Education Jobs Bill directed $322 million to Georgia schools. Local school systems should have been able to set aside local funds to be used in FY 2012.
Both budgets make funding for K-12 education a top priority. Let me be clear: my budget will end teacher furloughs and keep students in school for a full school year. I view education as our number one economic development tool and there is no more forward-looking or strategic place to invest.
Georgia is one of only eight states in the nation with a Triple A bond rating by all three major bond rating agencies. I intend to maintain that rating.
My proposed bond package is less than $563 million which is approximately 50% less than bond packages in recent years. I urge you to join me in keeping our borrowing at a lower level than the past. I believe that is the wise course of action.
Let me highlight some of the projects I propose for bond funding: $231 million for K-12 construction, equipment and buses; $15 million for funding for STEM charter schools that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education, areas that are vital to our competiveness in the global economy; $46 million for reservoir development; $35 million for water and sewer infrastructure; $32 million for deepening of the Savannah harbor; $50 million for repairs and renovations in the University System, and $28 million for upgrades at our technical colleges.

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My budgets reflect my commitment to preserving the HOPE Program. Since its creation, it has served over 1.2 million students and provided benefits totaling more than 5 billion dollars. It has also established the first state universal program for Pre-Kindergarten that has served over 1 million children.
Over the past several years, HOPE pays out more than the lottery brings in. In FY 2010, over $150 million of reserve funds were spent. In FY 2011, it is estimated that over $300 million of reserves will be needed and for FY 2012, over $400 million of reserve funds will be needed. If this pattern is not preserved by FY 2013 all of the reserves will have been expended and HOPE cannot meet its obligations.
If we are to save HOPE we must make programmatic changes during this legislative session. I am ready and your leadership has indicated they are ready to make those changes. My 2012 budget does not authorize HOPE expenditures beyond what the lottery produces; therefore, we must act now to maintain the Georgia jewel known as HOPE.
Before I close, I want to acknowledge that this period has held unique challenges for Georgians from all walks of life. I also know that this period has been particularly challenging for state employees and teachers and I want to recognize their excellence and professionalism in this difficult time. Everyone from teachers to police officers have been asked to do more with less and they have delivered.
That commitment to go the extra mile deserves our recognition. To all members of our State team: Thank you for putting in the extra effort and the extra hours to meet this challenge! Thank you for refusing to make excuses!
These are tough times, but the State of our State is strong. The economy has begun to stabilize and Georgia businesses are seeing the first signs of recovery.
We are now entering a new era of smaller government and greater personal responsibility. Government must pull back, but Georgians and our strong communities, big and small, have what it takes to fill the gap. Our State's fortunes do not rise and fall with the size of government. I saw that last Saturday when Georgians from around the State rallied together for a Day of Service. Today, I am calling on all Georgians to support us in this time of transition.
Some may have lost optimism, but I have not. I believe that the citizens of this great State are ready to rally in this time to achieve great things...and to create a better Georgia. As elected leaders we must sound the call and demonstrate a new form of statesmanship. I call on all Georgians to support their elected officials when they make the tough choices to ensure our future prosperity.
I am confident that through working together we can put our people back to work, and educate our children for the jobs of the future. Then, we can ask as did our State leaders in 1885, "What State of our day and generation can justly claim a happier condition or a higher civilization?"

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Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Joint Session be hereby dissolved.
The motion prevailed, and the Lieutenant Governor announced the Joint Session dissolved.
Pursuant to the provisions of a previously adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2011.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 24, 2011 Third Legislative Day

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

Senator Butterworth of the 50th 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:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Jan, 13th 2011

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:

On behalf of the Committee on Assignments, please find attached to this letter the full and complete list of the appointments of senate members to all standing committees for the 2011-2012 General Assembly. I look forward to serving with you as we work together on behalf of the citizens of Georgia. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

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Appropriations - 30 Jack Hill, Chair Greg Goggans, Vice Chair Tim Golden, Secretary Robert Brown Don Balfour Bill Cowsert John Bulloch Vincent Fort Johnny Grant Bill Hamrick Bill Heath Jack Murphy Jeff Mullis George Hooks Bill Jackson Chip Rogers Mitch Seabaugh Valencia Seay Cecil Staton Curt Thompson Steve Thompson Horacena Tate Ross Tolleson Renee Unterman Tommie Williams Jim Butterworth Judson Hill Buddy Carter John Crosby Freddie Powell Sims

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs - 7 John Bulloch, Chair Bill Heath, Vice Chair Frank Ginn, Secretary Lester Jackson Nan Orrock Butch Miller Greg Goggans

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Banking and Financial Institutions - 10 Jack Murphy, Chair Jim Butterworth, Vice Chair Jesse Stone, Secretary John Bulloch, Ex-Officio John Crosby Ed Harbison Jeff Mullis Josh McKoon Steve Thompson Ronnie Chance Cecil Staton
Economic Development -12 Ronnie Chance, Chair Bill Jackson, Vice Chair Butch Miller, Secretary Robert Brown Barry Loudermilk Fran Millar Steve Gooch Lester Jackson John Albers Curt Thompson Doug Stoner Hardie Davis Jeff Mullis, Ex-Officio Jim Butterworth, Ex-Officio
Education and Youth - 10 Fran Millar, Chair William Ligon, Vice Chair Jesse Stone, Secretary Lindsey Tippins John Albers Horacena Tate Vincent Fort Freddie Powell Sims Donzella James Tommie Williams Bill Jackson, Ex-Officio Chip Rogers, Ex-Officio

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Ethics - 13 John Crosby, Chair George Hooks, Vice Chair Gloria Butler, Secretary Hardie Davis Bill Hamrick Ronnie Chance Bill Jackson Jack Murphy Buddy Carter Lester Jackson William Ligon John Albers Josh McKoon

Finance - 10 Bill Heath, Chair Mitch Seabaugh, Vice Chair Lindsey Tippins, Secretary Ronnie Chance Chip Rogers Cecil Staton Tim Golden David Shafer Hardie Davis Steve Thompson Jack Hill, Ex Officio

Government Oversight Judson Hill, Chair Tim Golden, Vice Chair Bill Heath, Secretary David Shafer Renee Unterman Mitch Seabaugh Rick Jeffares Steve Gooch Ron Ramsey Valencia Seay Fran Millar

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Health and Human Services Renee Unterman, Chair Buddy Carter, Vice Chair Greg Goggans, Secretary Don Balfour Judson Hill Fran Millar Tommie Williams Johnny Grant William Ligon Steve Henson Lester Jackson Nan Orrock Horacena Tate

Higher Education - 9 Jim Butterworth, Chair Johnny Grant, Vice Chair Josh McKoon, Secretary Bill Cowsert Ronnie Chance Jesse Stone Lester Jackson Nan Orrock Curt Thompson

Insurance and Labor Greg Goggans, Chair David Shafer, Vice Chair Jack Murphy Tim Golden, Secretary Chip Rogers Charlie Bethel Don Balfour Hardie Davis Ron Ramsey Josh McKoon, Ex Officio Ed Harbison, Ex Officio Judson Hill, Ex Officio

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Interstate Cooperation - 5 Hardie Davis, Chair Gail Davenport, Vice Chair Emanuel Jones, Secretary Ed Harbison Vincent Fort
Judiciary - 11 Bill Hamrick, Chair Bill Cowsert, Vice Chair John Crosby, Secretary Charlie Bethel Josh McKoon Jesse Stone William Ligon Vincent Fort Robert Brown Ron Ramsey Jason Carter Mitch Seabaugh, Ex-Officio
Natural Resources and the Environment - 11 Ross Tolleson, Chair John Bulloch, Vice Chair Lindsey Tippins, Secretary Rick Jeffares Bill Jackson Bill Cowsert Jack Hill Jim Butterworth Freddie Powell Sims George Hooks Steve Henson Butch Miller, Ex-Officio
Public Safety Johnny Grant, Chair John Albers, Vice Chair Bill Hamrick, Secretary William Ligon Jack Murphy Gloria Butler Valencia Seay Jason Carter

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Reapportionment and Redistricting - 15 Mitch Seabaugh, Chair Bill Cowsert, Vice Chair Charlie Bethel, Secretary Ross Tolleson Bill Jackson Don Balfour Ronnie Chance Chip Rogers David Shafer Cecil Staton Tommie Williams Vincent Fort Ed Harbison Robert Brown Steve Henson Judson Hill, Ex-Officio

Regulated Industries and Utilities - 10 David Shafer, Chair Renee Unterman, Vice Chair Ed Harbison, Secretary Frank Ginn Buddy Carter Rick Jeffares Jack Hill Mitch Seabaugh, Ex-Officio George Hooks Gloria Butler Steve Henson

Retirement -7 Tim Golden, Chair Fran Millar, Vice Chair Charlie Bethel, Secretary Lindsey Tippins Doug Stoner Emanuel Jones Freddie Powell Sims Bill Heath, Ex-Officio

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Rules - 14 Don Balfour, Chair Bill Hamrick, Vice Chair Jeff Mullis, Secretary Mitch Seabaugh Bill Cowsert, Ex-Officio Jack Hill Chip Rogers Tommie Williams Ross Tolleson Cecil Staton, Ex-Officio Greg Goggans, Ex-Officio John Bulloch David Shafer George Hooks Steve Henson Gloria Butler Renee Unterman

Science and Technology - 5 Barry Loudermilk, Chair John Albers, Vice Chair Jason Carter, Secretary Nan Orrock Bill Heath

Special Judiciary - 9 Curt Thompson, Chair Ron Ramsey, Vice Chair Gail Davenport, Secretary Donzella James Josh McKoon Judson Hill Charlie Bethel Jason Carter Emanuel Jones

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State and Local Governmental Operations - 7 Butch Miller, Chair Rick Jeffares, Vice Chair Frank Ginn, Secretary Steve Gooch Donzella James Doug Stoner Horacena Tate Jim Butterworth, Ex-Officio
State Institutions and Property - 7 Buddy Carter, Chair Frank Ginn, Vice Chair Gloria Butler, Secretary Steve Gooch Valencia Seay Gail Davenport Donzella James Johnny Grant, Ex-Officio
Transportation - 10 Jeff Mullis, Chair Cecil Staton, Vice Chair Steve Gooch, Secretary Ross Tolleson Bill Jackson Butch Miller Barry Loudermilk Steve Thompson Valencia Seay Doug Stoner
Urban Affairs - 12 Ron Ramsey, Chair Steve Henson, Vice Chair Gloria Butler, Secretary Jason Carter Nan Orrock Gail Davenport Vincent Fort Lester Jackson Horacena Tate Doug Stoner Robert Brown

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Veterans, Military and Homeland Security - 6 Ed Harbison, Chair Barry Loudermilk, Vice Chair Robert Brown, Secretary Rick Jeffares Emanuel Jones Gail Davenport

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

SR 15. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee on Water Supply; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Fort of the 39th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Fort was excused.

Senator Stoner of the 6th 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:

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans

Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon

Mullis Murphy Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson

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Golden Gooch Grant

Millar Miller

Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Crosby Thompson, S. (Excused)

Fort (Excused)

Ramsey (Excused)

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

Senators:

Crosby

Fort

The members pledged allegiance to the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Murphy of the 27th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Keith Oglesby of Cumming, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 10. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Sidney O. Smith, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 11. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2011, as School Choice Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 12. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jason Flowers; and for other purposes.
SR 13. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION declaring January 12, 2011, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 14. By Senators Unterman of the 45th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2011, as "National Wear Red Day" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Senator Carter of the 42nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Diane L. Heath.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:36 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Fourth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Hooks of the 14th 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 4. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 5. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding drivers' licenses, so as to provide that the Department of Driver Services is authorized to enter into contracts for the provision of radio frequency identification tags with drivers' licenses or identification cards; to provide for fees for such items; to provide for a waiver of liability; to prohibit the use of such items to improperly access a person's personal information; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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SB 6. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
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 provisions concerning use of the premium taxes; to change certain provisions of the group accident and sickness contracts, conversion privilege, and continuation of right provisions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool; to provide for definitions; to provide for operation; to provide for powers and authority; to provide for reinsurance; to provide for premium rates; to provide for assessments; to provide for standards for agents; to provide for design of products; to make certain funding provisions contingent upon passage of a constitutional amendment; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal the Commission on the Georgia Health Insurance Risk Pool; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 7. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th, Mullis of the 53rd, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to workers' compensation, so as to provide that benefits under such chapter shall not be paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally; to provide that such payments shall not be made unless the noncitizen is present in this country legally at the time such payments are made; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 8. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Hill of the 4th, Butterworth of the 50th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state accounting office, so as to direct the state accounting officer to contract with a third party to audit state contracts for the purpose of recovering certain funds; to provide for an annual report; to provide for information from state agencies; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

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SB 9. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Bethel of the 54th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, so as to permit the Governor to delay implementation of the requirements of any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy until a comprehensive assessment of such program can be made and the Governor finds that the implementation will benefit the citizens of Georgia; to provide for legislative intent and to direct the Attorney General to undertake certain litigation under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
SB 10. By Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Rogers of the 21st, Balfour of the 9th, Stoner of the 6th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SR 16. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Albers of the 56th, Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for 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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SR 17. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 32nd, Rogers of the 21st, Bethel of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SR 18. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SR 19. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Advance Directives; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 20. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for spending limits; to provide for excess revenues; to provide for the 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 Committee.

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SR 24. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the allocation of a percent of premium taxes collected to offset losses of the Georgia High Risk Individual Reinsurance Pool; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SR 26. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Charlie Will Stapleton and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 28. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Heath of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
SR 29. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the efficient delivery and maintenance of Georgia's transportation system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 30. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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SR 31. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Transportation Committee.

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Loudermilk was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Loudermilk (Excused)

Ramsey (Excused)

Tolleson

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

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Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Gil Watson of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 21. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Frederick Leon Small on the occasion of his 4th anniversary with Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
SR 22. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 19, 2011, as Operation HOPE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 23. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending National Commander of the American Legion Jimmie L. Foster; and for other purposes.
SR 25. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association on Tourism Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 27. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Hill of the 4th, Williams of the 19th, Jackson of the 24th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James G. Ledbetter on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 32. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Prather; and for other purposes.
SR 33. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilburn Anderson Absher; and for other purposes.

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SR 34. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Ernest Brown; and for other purposes.

SR 35. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Kevin Lydell Smith; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

SR 5. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and Cowsert of the 46th:

A RESOLUTION relative to officials, employees, and committees in the Senate; and for other purposes.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 37, nays 16, and the resolution was adopted.

Serving as the doctor of the day was Dr. Frank Pickens.

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Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Fifth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 11. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Hamrick of the 30th, Carter of the 42nd, Crosby of the 13th and Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing garnishment proceedings, so as to extend the effective period of a continuing garnishment; 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 12. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, James of the 35th and Sims of the 12th:
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 Georgia Mass Choir as Georgia's official mass choir; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SB 13. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, James of the 35th and Sims of the 12th:
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,

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so as to provide that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child in the motor vehicle is a felony; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
SB 14. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; to revise provisions relating to adult literacy for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 15. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th, Butterworth of the 50th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 16. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County; to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County; to provide for the powers and composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for election districts, qualifications, terms of office, and filling of vacancies of commissioners; to provide for meetings and quorum; to provide for the responsibilities of the chairperson; to provide for a vice chairperson and the vice chairperson's responsibilities; to provide for submission pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for severability and effective dates; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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SB 17. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 18. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Defense Force, so as to remove the restrictions regarding the right of public officers and employees to be absent for service on the State Defense Force and regarding reemployment rights of persons after service on the State Defense Force; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee.
SB 19. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to victims of medical identity fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 20. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:
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 regarding state government, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide that no department or agency shall implement any provision of federal health care reform legislation unless the department or agency provides a certain report to the General Assembly and the General Assembly authorizes such

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implementation by statute; 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.
SB 21. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Seabaugh of the 28th, McKoon of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of tax and license laws, so as to provide that no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of a sales and use tax return or report; to provide an exception; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
SR 1. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Seay of the 34th, Brown of the 26th, Carter of the 42nd, Sims of the 12th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging efforts to promote an increase in public awareness of the dangers of celebratory gunfire; urging state and local governments and law enforcement agencies to better educate Georgians regarding the serious threat created by firing a weapon into the air during a celebration; and committing to studying and adopting tougher criminal sanctions for those who perform celebratory gunfire resulting in injury or death to another person; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SR 43. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION requesting the United States Department of Agriculture to deregulate biotech alfalfa, and other future products, based on science and without conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.
Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that Senator Carter of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Carter was excused.
Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Tolleson of the 20th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tolleson was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch Grant

Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Mullis

Murphy Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Carter, J. (Excused)

Chance

Tolleson (Excused)

Senator Chance 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Davis of the 22nd introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Michael Mitchell of Augusta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 36. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Grant of the 25th and Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION commending student leaders of the Georgia Institute of Technology and recognizing January 12, 2011, as Georgia Institute of Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 37. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Butler of the 55th, Sims of the 12th, James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Girlfriends Health Guide for Women of Color Atlanta publisher, Ms. Linda Torrence; and for other purposes.
SR 38. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Carter of the 1st and Goggans of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; and for other purposes.
SR 39. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Hugh Carroll Butler; and for other purposes.
SR 40. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Judge Reginald Moore McDuffee and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
SR 41. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lawton M. Nease, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 42. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Donald G. Gallup; and for other purposes.
SR 44. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 45. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 46. By Senators Bulloch of the 11th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 10, 2011, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 47. By Senators Bulloch of the 11th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 22, 2011, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 48. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Edward M. Many; and for other purposes.
SR 49. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION declaring January 25, 2011, as Tourism Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Senator Stoner of the 6th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Angelo Galante.
Senator Hill of the 4th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:37 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 27, 2011 Sixth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Hooks of the 14th 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 adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 56.

By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 22. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st and Heath of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Governor, so as to authorize and direct the Governor to apply for a federal waiver of the medical loss ratio requirements in the State of Georgia; 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.

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SB 23. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Butterworth of the 50th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st and Heath of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding administrative procedures, so as to impose a moratorium on rule making with regard to the implementation and enforcement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P. L. 111-148); 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.
SB 24. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th and Stoner of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 provide for waivers of certain continuing education requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 25. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Heath of the 31st, Rogers of the 21st and Shafer of the 48th:
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 regarding state government, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide that no department or agency shall implement any provision of federal health care reform legislation unless the department or agency provides a certain report to the General Assembly and the General Assembly authorizes such implementation by statute; 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.
SB 26. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Sims of the 12th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Albers of the 56th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and

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possession of firearms, so as to prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency; to provide civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Government Oversight Committee.
SB 27. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to redefine a certain term; to clarify certain provisions and requirements relating to public employers' verification of employee work eligibility; to require compliance by public entities and contractors and subcontractors; to provide for certain criminal and civil sanctions and penalties; to provide that only corporations approved under the IMAGE program of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall be allowed to bid on any public works contracts in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SR 54. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Health Care Transformation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 55. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Butterworth of the 50th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st and Heath of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no law or rule or regulation shall compel any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system and to authorize persons and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines; to provide a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:
The Finance 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 20 SR 28

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Heath of the 31st District, Chairman

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Millar of the 40th

Ramsey of the 43rd

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Gooch

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Miller Mullis

Murphy Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Golden

Millar (Excused)

Ramsey (Excused)

Senator Millar 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.
Senator Jackson of the 2nd introduced the chaplain of the day, Bishop Willie Ferrell of Savannah, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 50. By Senators Grant of the 25th and Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Springfield Missionary Baptist Church on its recognition by the Georgia Historic Society; and for other purposes.
SR 51. By Senators Grant of the 25th and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Marlene Smith on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 52. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Dan Vaden, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 53. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Roper; and for other purposes.
SR 56. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Hamrick of the 30th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Auburn University football team; and for other purposes.
SR 57. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the annual Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation Awards Banquet; and for other purposes.
SR 58. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rural Metro Ambulance on the occasion of its 63rd anniversary; and for other purposes.

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SR 59. By Senators Grant of the 25th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Philip Stripling; and for other purposes.
SR 60. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Hooks of the 14th, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Carter of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 16, 2011, as Rural Health Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 61. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Ginn of the 47th, Cowsert of the 46th, Bulloch of the 11th, Goggans of the 7th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all 4-H Clubs of Georgia and declaring February 7, 2011, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 62. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Ginn of the 47th, Cowsert of the 46th, Bulloch of the 11th, Goggans of the 7th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Arch Smith on being named director of Georgia 4-H; and for other purposes.
SR 63. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Hooks of the 14th, Crosby of the 13th, Butterworth of the 50th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. A. Felton Jenkins, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 64. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Hooks of the 14th and Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Casey Yeomans; and for other purposes.
SR 65. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Hooks of the 14th and Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel Yeomans; and for other purposes.

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The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 56. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Thursday, January 27, 2011, through Monday, February 7, 2011, shall be as follows:
Thursday, January 27 ................................................in session for legislative day 6 Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30.......in adjournment Monday, January 31..................................................in session for legislative day 7 Tuesday, February 1..................................................in session for legislative day 8 Wednesday, February 2.............................................in session for legislative day 9 Thursday, February 3 ................................................in session for legislative day 10 Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6.......in adjournment Monday, February 7..................................................in session for legislative day 11

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after February 7, 2011, the periods of adjournment of the 2011 session, if any, shall be as specified by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly; provided that unless otherwise specified by subsequent resolution the General Assembly shall be in adjournment on each Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B

Murphy Orrock E Ramsey Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the resolution was adopted.

Senator Carter of the 42nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Kathy Allan.

Senator Harbison of the 15th introduced National Commander of the American Legion Jimmie L. Foster, commended by SR 23, adopted previously. National Commander Foster addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

James of the 35th

Tolleson of the 20th

The President resumed the Chair.

The following bill of the Senate, having passed the Senate and House during the 2010 Session of the General Assembly and having been vetoed by the Governor, Veto No. 20, was taken up for the purpose of considering a motion to override the Governor's veto thereof:

SB 1.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 4th, Douglas of the 17th, Hill of the 32nd, Moody of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Shafer of the 48th moved that the Senate override the Governor's Veto, No. 20, on SB 1.

After the bill and the Governor's veto letter were read by the Secretary, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 52, nays 0; the motion having received the requisite twothirds constitutional majority, and the Governor's Veto, No. 20, of SB 1 was overridden by the Senate.

Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent, pursuant to Senate Rule 3-1.7, the following bill be withdrawn from the consideration of the Senate.

SB 4. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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On the motion, there was no objection; the motion prevailed, and SB 4 was withdrawn from consideration of the Senate.

The following communication was read by the Secretary:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Jan, 27th 2011

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:

On behalf of the Committee on Assignments, please add Senator David Shafer as ExOfficio to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

/s/ Nathan Humphrey Chief of Staff Senate President Pro Temp Office

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 56 until 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 11:19 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 31, 2011 Seventh Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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:

Senator Jim Butterworth District 50 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Higher Education Banking and Financial Institutions Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Economic Development State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 28, 2011
Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Bob:
After some consideration, I am writing to request that you remove my name (as a sponsor) from SB 20.
As always, your service to the Senate and your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jim Butterworth

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 28. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Stone of the 23rd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to estates, so as to provide for a tenancy in the entirety; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 29. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Butterworth of the 50th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 30. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 31. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Hamrick of the 30th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege, so as to extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances; to correct cross-references; to amend Code Section 17-16-94 of the Official Code of

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Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure required by the prosecuting attorney and defendant, to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

SR 68. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Science and Technology Committee.

The following legislation was read the second time:

SR 20

SR 28

Senator Davis of the 22nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.

Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Loudermilk was excused.

Senator Stoner of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senator Jackson of the 2nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Jackson was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones

Murphy Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C

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Davenport Fort Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Ligon McKoon Millar Miller Mullis

Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Davis (Excused) Orrock (Excused)

Jackson, L. (Excused)

Loudermilk (Excused)

Senator Orrock 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Grant of the 25th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Benny Tate of Milner, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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 42.

By Senator Carter of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Donald G. Gallup; and for other purposes.

Senator Murphy of the 27th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Russell Mitchell.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 66. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 11th and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and observing the 39th annual Firefighters' Recognition Day on February 1, 2011; and for other purposes.

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SR 67. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2011, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 69. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending JohnMark Conklin; and for other purposes.
SR 70. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ian Carlson; and for other purposes.
SR 71. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Cowsert of the 46th, Bethel of the 54th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Peggy Gainer on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
SR 72. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Chance of the 16th, Butler of the 55th, Unterman of the 45th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Al Mead; and for other purposes.
SR 73. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Bethel of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America program on the occasion of its 101st anniversary and recognizing February 8, 2011, as Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 74. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Home Education Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 75. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 76. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2011, as End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 77. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as North Georgia College and State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 78. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Georgia College and State University softball team; and for other purposes.
SR 79. By Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:52 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Eighth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 32. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SB 33. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

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SB 34. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Goggans of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize public school students in charter schools and virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident school; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 35. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of the State Treasurer, so as to prohibit recalling funds once they have been deposited; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SB 36. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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SB 37. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "State Properties Code," so as to provide the State Properties Commission the authority to enter into multiyear lease agreements; to provide for the termination of certain rental and lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
SR 84. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to allow state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements without obligating present funds for the full obligation to the state under the full term of such agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Veterans, Military and Homeland Security 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 18 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman
Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Brown of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Brown was excused.
The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

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Albers Balfour Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch Grant

Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Mullis

Murphy Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Brown (Excused)

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Miller of the 49th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Tom Smiley of Gainesville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 80. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Grace Riley Price on 30 years of outstanding service in the field of mental health; and for other purposes.

SR 81. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Albers of the 56th, Rogers of the 21st, Tolleson of the 20th, Butterworth of the 50th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mary Zelma Smith McElhannon; and for other purposes.

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SR 82. By Senators Jackson of the 24th, Shafer of the 48th, Carter of the 1st and Crosby of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Reverend William F. Harrell; and for other purposes.

SR 83. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Myrlene Wade Free; and for other purposes.

Senator Grant of the 25th recognized the firefighters of Georgia and observed the 39th annual Firefighters' Recognition Day on February 1, 2011, commended by SR 66, adopted previously.

Senator Rogers of the 21st recognized January 12, 2011 as Georgia Institute of Technology Day, commended by SR 36, adopted previously.

Senator Chance of the 16th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Robert J. Cox.

Senator Hill of the 4th recognized the Blue Key Honor Society and its president, Bob Izlar.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Steve Henson District 41 121-J State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Health and Human Services Natural Resources and the Environment Regulated Industries and Utilities Urban Affairs Government Oversight

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

1 February 2011

Senator Robert Brown, 26th Democratic Leader 121-B State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Senator Brown,
As you are aware, Senator Lester Jackson, 2nd, was appointed to serve as my Deputy Whip for the 2011 Legislative Session. Joining the team will be Senator Donzella James, 35th. I am appointing her to serve as Assistant Whip for the 2011 Legislative Session.
We are all committed to working hard for the people of Georgia. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Steve Henson Democratic Whip
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:11 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Ninth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd 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 38. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Millar of the 40th:
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 authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
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 recommendation:
SR 29 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman
The following legislation was read the second time:
SB 18

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Senator Stoner of the 6th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Chance of the 16th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Chance was excused.

Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Loudermilk was excused.

Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Williams of the 19th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Williams was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans

Golden Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Henson Hill, Jack Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman

Not answering were Senators:

Chance (Excused) Loudermilk (Excused) Thompson, C.

Heath Shafer Williams (Excused)

Hill, Judson Stoner (Excused)

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

Senators:

Shafer

Thompson, C.

Cameron Jeffares, daughter of Senator Rick Jeffares, and her friend Evie Bell led the members in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

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Senator Jackson of the 24th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Dan White of Appling, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 85. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Detail 1, Charlie Company, 1111th AV BN of the Georgia Army National Guard; and for other purposes.
SR 86. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant John Ellis Hammock; and for other purposes.
SR 87. By Senators Davis of the 22nd and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Rosa Tarver Beard; and for other purposes.
Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that the following resolution be withdrawn from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and committed to the Senate Government Oversight Committee:
SR 55. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Butterworth of the 50th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Heath of the 31st and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no law or rule or regulation shall compel any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system and to authorize persons and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines; to provide a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and SR 55 was committed to the Senate Government Oversight Committee.
Senator McKoon of the 29th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Michael Hagues.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 3, 2011 Tenth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Butterworth of the 50th 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 39. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 40. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Rogers of the 21st, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for the state offense for failure of an alien to carry a certificate of registration as required by federal law; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the arrest of illegal aliens; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of lawful presence within the

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United States for receipt of certain government benefits, so as to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the 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 recommendation:
SB 30 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman
Mr. President:
The Natural Resources and the Environment 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 15 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th District, Chairman
Mr. President:
The State and Local Governmental Operations (General) 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 10 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman
The following legislation was read the second time:
SR 29

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The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Davis of the 22nd

Thompson of the 33rd

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

Albers Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Fort Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Not answering were Senators:

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Balfour Tate

Davis (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Rogers

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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Heath of the 31st introduced the chaplain of the day, Minister Andy Fowler of Carrollton, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

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SR 102. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Monday, February 7, 2011, through Thursday, February 24, 2011, shall be as follows:
Monday, February 7...................................................... in session for legislative day 11 Tuesday, February 8 ..................................................... in adjournment Wednesday, February 9 ................................................ in session for legislative day 12 Thursday, February 10.................................................. in session for legislative day 13 Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14 ..... in adjournment Tuesday, February 15 ................................................... in session for legislative day 14 Wednesday, February 16 .............................................. in session for legislative day 15 Thursday, February 17.................................................. in session for legislative day 16 Friday, February 18 through Monday, February 21 ..... in adjournment Tuesday, February 22 ................................................... in session for legislative day 17 Wednesday, February 23 .............................................. in session for legislative day 18 Thursday, February 24.................................................. in session for legislative day 19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after February 24, 2011, the periods of adjournment of the 2011 session, if any, shall be as specified by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly; provided that unless otherwise specified by subsequent resolution the General Assembly shall be in adjournment on each Saturday and Sunday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 88. By Senators Seay of the 34th and Davenport of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Clayton Class of 2010-2011; and for other purposes.

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SR 89. By Senators James of the 35th, Davis of the 22nd, Thompson of the 33rd, Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 2nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Jerrell "Cam" Newton for his leadership and accomplishment and incredible athletic abilities on earning the Heisman Trophy; and for other purposes.
SR 90. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Norton Melaver; and for other purposes.
SR 91. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Iry Jernigan; and for other purposes.
SR 92. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Hooks of the 14th and Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2011, as "Forestry Day at the Capitol"; and for other purposes.
SR 93. By Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the life of Imani Thompson Twine and expressing regret at her passing; and for other purposes.
SR 94. By Senators Grant of the 25th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jones County Lady Hounds softball team on winning the Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 95. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 96. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 97. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 98. By Senators Staton of the 18th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Glynn Greenway; and for other purposes.
SR 99. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Tolleson of the 20th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Tony Sellier; and for other purposes.
SR 100. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Thursday, February 3, 2011, as Transit Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th, and Seay of the 34th recognized February 4, 2011, as "National Wear Red Day" at the state capitol, commended by SR 14, adopted previously. Ms. Sarah Balog, Government Relations Director of the American Heart Association, addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Bulloch of the 11th recognized February 3, 2011, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 44, adopted previously. Kevin Chapman, President of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Gooch of the 51st recognized February 3, 2011 as North Georgia College and State University Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 77, adopted previously.
Senator Gooch of the 51st recognized North Georgia College and State University girls' softball team, commended by SR 78, adopted previously.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd recognized Thursday, February 3, 2011, as Transit Day in Georgia, commended by SR 100, adopted today. Barbara Hurst, President of the Georgia Transit Association, addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Staton of the 18th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. John Rogers.

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Senator Brown of the 26th recognized February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the Georgia State Capitol, commended by SR 96, adopted today. Bill Cannon, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., addressed the Senate briefly. Brother Dosh R. Jackson, Sr. addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Appropriations Committee and committed to the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee:
SB 35. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of the State Treasurer, so as to prohibit recalling funds once they have been deposited; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and SB 35 was committed to the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
Senator Staton of the 18th recognized the life memory of the Honorable Representative Tony Sellier, commended by SR 99, adopted previously. Judye Sellier 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 Senate:
SR 102. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 56 until 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 11:45 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 7, 2011 Eleventh Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 p.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 1. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Staton of the 18th and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 prohibit local governments from conducting public hearings regarding the increase of millage rates in excess of the roll-back rate on the same day as other local governments are conducting public hearings which affect all or a portion of the same properties subject to such increase in millage rates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
SB 41. By Senators James of the 35th, Jackson of the 2nd, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide that a person convicted of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be ordered to have installed an ignition interlock device; to provide that failure to do so shall result in a three-year suspension of such person's driving privileges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.

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SB 42. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit employers from requesting credit reports on employees or prospective employees with certain exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 43. By Senators James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to change the ages of mandatory education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 44. By Senators James of the 35th, Jackson of the 2nd, Butler of the 55th, Henson of the 41st, Orrock of the 36th 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 a second time, and endangering a child, so as to change the age of a child constituting child endangerment; to provide penalties for certain violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
SB 45. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general regulation of alcoholic beverages, so as to impose penalties and remedies with respect to businesses where alcoholic beverages are consumed and where there are repeated incidents of violent conduct; to define terms; to provide for civil monetary penalties; to provide for practice and procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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SB 46. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for a curriculum relating to dating violence; to require the adoption of a policy against dating violence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 47. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th 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 change provisions relating to training for magistrates and senior magistrates; to change provisions relating to the composition and responsibilities of the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 48. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 2nd, Henson of the 41st, Seay of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide that the place of residence for incarcerated persons shall be deemed to be the last established residence of any such person immediately prior to his or her arrest or, if there is no such residence, the county in which he or she was indicted for the offense for which he or she is incarcerated; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
SB 49. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Carter of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 28th, Stone of the 23rd 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 raise the age of mandatory education; to revise provisions relating to adult literacy for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.

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SB 50. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to priorities of distribution of fines, forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court, so as to add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs into the list of priorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 51. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Hamrick of the 30th, Bethel of the 54th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that no court, arbitrator, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States; to provide for construction; to provide for null contracts; to provide for findings of fact and conclusion of law; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 52. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Carter of the 42nd, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of constables, so as to require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to amend Code Section 15-16-17, relating to the service and execution of processes from justices' courts, so as to require sheriffs to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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SB 53. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Hamrick of the 30th, Grant of the 25th, Crosby of the 13th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide for the establishment of college and university special districts; to provide for a surcharge on fines and forfeitures from crimes within such districts for the purpose of enhanced public safety services; to amend said Title 36 and Title 16 of the O.C.G.A. the "Criminal Code of Georgia," so as to provide that a special district shall be a drug-free commercial zone and to provide for the punishment of certain drug and controlled substance offenses within such zone; to provide for other related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 54. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "onproperty" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 103. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
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 Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
SR 104. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL creating the Joint Crematoria Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

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 recommendation:

SR 1

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Regulated Industries and 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 32 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Shafer of the 48th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 10

SB 30

SR 15

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Sims of the 12th

Tate of the 38th

Thompson of the 33rd

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 Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Chance of the 16th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Chance was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Grant Hamrick Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Staton Stone Stoner Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Chance (Excused) Orrock Thompson, S. (Excused)

Cowsert Sims (Excused)

Harbison (Excused) Tate (Excused)

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

Senators:

Cowsert

Orrock

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Staton of the 18th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. George Dilliard of Peachtree City, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 101. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jessica Barfield; and for other purposes.

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SR 105. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Raymond Corpe; and for other purposes.
SR 106. By Senators Goggans of the 7th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of good oral health for Georgia's children and declaring February as Children's Dental Health Month; and for other purposes.
SR 107. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 108. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Israel Temple CME on the occasion of its 144th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 109. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team on winning the GISA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 110. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 9, 2011, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 111. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Chuck Wilson; and for other purposes.
SR 112. By Senators Staton of the 18th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ned M. Sanders; and for other purposes.

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SR 113. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gill Industries; and for other purposes.
Senator Jones of the 10th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Elissa M. Meites.
Senator Grant of the 25th recognized all 4-H Clubs of Georgia and declared February 7, 2011, as 4-H Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 61, adopted previously. LaVonte Lovette, State 4-H President, addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Grant of the 25th recognized Mr. Arch Smith on being named director of Georgia 4-H, commended by SR 62, adopted previously. Mr. Arch Smith addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 115. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Heath of the 31st, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the tremendous accomplishments of Ronald Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.
Senator Rogers of the 21st recognized the accomplishments of Ronald Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth, commended by SR 115.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to SR 102 until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 2:11 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Twelfth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 49.

By Representatives Walker of the 107th, Davis of the 109th and Maddox of the 172nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 107.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Bearden of the 68th, Parsons of the 42nd, Powell of the 171st, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 55. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st and Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to require a public school to allow any public school student in grades kindergarten through 12 living in the attendance zone of the public school to participate in extracurricular activities at such school; to provide for academic requirements; to provide that such student be subject to all nonacademic rules, regulations, and codes of conduct as would apply to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 56. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 57. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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SB 58. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SB 59. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Heath of the 31st, Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; to amend Code Section 40-5-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving while a license is suspended or revoked, so as to modify the penalties for a violation of driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 60. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Murphy of the 27th, Hill of the 32nd, Bethel of the 54th and Seabaugh of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to traffic signs, signals, and markings, so as to change the inference for identifying the driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices; to provide a form response for such citations; to provide for the offense of submitting a false statement in a red light camera form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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SB 61. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Seabaugh of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide that incandescent light bulbs manufactured in the State of Georgia and not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation; to state legislative findings; to provide for lawful manufacture, possession, and use of such light bulbs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.
SB 62. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, McKoon of the 29th, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, so as to provide that no private property shall be alienated to any other state, territory, or nation or to the federal government which would result in an extinguishment or diminution of the exercise of state sovereignty or jurisdiction without the consent of the General Assembly; to provide that any act which results in the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over property shall not be recognized by the state and shall be void and of no effect; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 63. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to enact the "Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program"; to provide for the adoption of a medical assistance fraud prevention program; to provide for definitions; to provide for implementation by the Department of Community Health; to provide for implementation of a pilot program; to provide for participation; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Human Services; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for certain matters to be referred to the Attorney General; to provide for a waiver; 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 64. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SR 114. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
SR 116. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the heroism and bravery of PFC Luther H. Story and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 122. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Tenth Amendment Enforcement Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 49. By Representatives Walker of the 107th, Davis of the 109th and Maddox of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education

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to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

HB 107. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Bearden of the 68th, Parsons of the 42nd, Powell of the 171st, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:
The 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:
SR 68 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State 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 37 SR 84

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st 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 recommendation:

SR 30 SR 31

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 32

SR 1

Senator Tolleson of the 20th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Butler of the 55th asked unanimous consent that Senator Seay of the 34th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Seay was excused.

Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Chance of the 16th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Chance was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon

Miller Mullis Murphy Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S

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Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Chance (Excused) Tolleson (Excused)

Orrock (Excused)

Seay (Excused)

Senator Orrock 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator McKoon of the 29th introduced the chaplain of the day, Chaplain Paul Voorhees of Columbus, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 117. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th, Tolleson of the 20th, Carter of the 1st and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 118. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, McKoon of the 29th and Balfour of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Major Richard "Dick" D. Winters; and for other purposes.

SR 119. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, Shafer of the 48th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2011, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.

SR 120. By Senator Grant of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Class of Youth Leadership Baldwin 2011; and for other purposes.

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SR 121. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the class of Leadership Baldwin 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 123. By Senators Butler of the 55th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Veronica D. Brown on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 124. By Senators Butler of the 55th and Henson of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Howard Tygrett III; and for other purposes.
SR 125. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Williams of the 19th, Staton of the 18th, Hill of the 4th, Heath of the 31st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as "Community Health Centers Day"; and for other purposes.
SR 126. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Heath of the 31st, Carter of the 42nd and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's high-tech businesses for their efforts in making Georgia a leader in high-tech employment growth and recognizing February 9, 2011, as Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 127. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Brian Jones; and for other purposes.
SR 128. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 16, 2011, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 129. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia debut of a feature film, Milltown Pride; and for other purposes.

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SR 130. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day; and for other purposes.
SR 131. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October as RSV Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
SR 132. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Josiah Durrance; and for other purposes.
Senator Tippins of the 37th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Despina D. Dalton.
Senator Chance of the 16th commended Georgia State University and recognized February 9, 2011, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 110, adopted previously. Dr. Mark Becker, Georgia State University President, addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 10, 2011 Thirteenth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 39.

By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, McKillip of the 115th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to provide that notice by local school systems to parents relating to unexcused absences may be made by United States mail; to revise provisions relating to content of notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 104.

By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales tax for education purposes levied in Carroll County; to provide for the method of distribution of proceeds of such tax between the Carroll County School District and the independent school districts located wholly or partially within Carroll County, including particularly the City of Carrollton School System and the City of Bremen School System; to provide for authority under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 105. HB 106. HB 108. HB 122.

By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmembers by a simple majority by the voters of the entire city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Maysville, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3959), so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council and to establish ward boundaries and provide for election of members from such wards; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro; 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

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provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

HB 77.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).

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

SB 65. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to employment security, so as to provide that benefits under such chapter shall not be paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally; to provide that such payments shall not be made unless the noncitizen is present in this country legally at the time such payments are made; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

SB 66. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise continuing education requirements relative to clinical perfusionists; to revise the definition

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of "perfusion"; to revise requirements relating to renewal of licenses for clinical perfusionists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 67. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Grant of the 25th:
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 prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 68. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Rogers of the 21st:
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 enact the "Parent Trigger Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for petitions from parents for interventions for low-achieving schools; to provide for notice by the local board to the state board regarding petitions; to provide for a maximum number of petitions; to provide for limitations on when local boards are not required to approve petitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SR 140. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Staton of the 18th, Jackson of the 24th, Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to annually dedicate from license tag fees collected $10.00 per each vehicle registered in this state for the purpose of funding trauma care; to provide for the dedicated amount to be deposited into a trauma trust fund; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures; to provide that such funds shall not be subject to lapse and certain other restrictions; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 39. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, McKillip of the 115th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to provide that notice by local school systems to parents relating to unexcused absences may be made by United States mail; to revise provisions relating to content of notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 104. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales tax for education purposes levied in Carroll County; to provide for the method of distribution of proceeds of such tax between the Carroll County School District and the independent school districts located wholly or partially within Carroll County, including particularly the City of Carrollton School System and the City of Bremen School System; to provide for authority under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 105. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 106. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmembers by a simple majority by the voters of the entire city; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 108. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Maysville, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3959), so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council and to establish ward boundaries and provide for election of members from such wards; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance 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.
HB 122. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro; 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 inquiries and

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investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; 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 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:

SB 8 SB 33

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Government Oversight 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 26 SR 55

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 32nd 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 47 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Cowsert of the 46th District, Vice Chairman

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Bill Hamrick District 30 121-H State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Judiciary Rules Public Safety Appropriations Ethics

February 9, 2011

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30034

Dear Bob:
I have authorized Senator Bill Cowsert, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, to preside in the capacity and authority of Chairman in my absence from the committee meeting being held Wednesday, February 9, 2011, in 310 CLOB at 4:00 p.m.

Thank You, /s/ Bill Hamrick

Mr. President:

The Natural Resources and the Environment 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 9

Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th 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 recommendation:

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HB 107 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th 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:

SB 16 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

Senator Grant of the 25th asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 4-2.6 to second read HB 107. There was no objection.

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 37

SR 30

SR 31

SR 68

SR 84

HB 107

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that Senator Millar of the 40th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Millar was excused.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that Senator Stone of the 23rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stone was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L

Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stoner Tate

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Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden

James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Miller

Not answering were Senators:

Millar (Excused)

Rogers

Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams
Stone (Excused)

The Honorable U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss addressed the Senate briefly.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Thompson of the 5th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes of Lilburn, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 133. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Larry Walker; and for other purposes.
SR 134. By Senator Thompson of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Kelly Stopp; and for other purposes.
SR 135. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Sims of the 12th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2010 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.
SR 136. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Blake Hembree, The King's Academy's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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SR 137. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Rhonda Cowart, Woodstock High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 138. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Emily Ward, Woodstock High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 139. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Apartment Association; and for other purposes.
SR 141. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2011, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes
SR 142. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Miller of the 49th, Hooks of the 14th, Sims of the 12th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION declaring Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 143. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Grant of the 25th, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as "Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day"; and for other purposes.
SR 144. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Crosby of the 13th, Rogers of the 21st, Goggans of the 7th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2011, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 145. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Goggans of the 7th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the band Widespread Panic; and for other purposes.

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Senator Bulloch of the 11th commended the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognized February 10, 2011, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 46, adopted previously. William Culpepper addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Goggans of the 7th recognized February 10, 2011, as "Community Health Centers Day", commended by SR 125, adopted previously. Ola Smith 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
Thursday February 10, 2011 Thirteenth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 16

Golden of the 8th LOWNDES COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County; to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County; to provide for the powers and composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for election districts, qualifications, terms of office, and filling of vacancies of commissioners; to provide for meetings and quorum; to provide for the responsibilities of the chairperson; to provide for a vice chairperson and the vice chairperson's responsibilities; to provide for submission pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for severability and effective dates; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers

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Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

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

Senator Mullis of the 53rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011 THIRTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 30

Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys; exceptions (Substitute)(JUDY-30th)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 30. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 30:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; 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 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"36-32-1.1. Municipal court judges shall be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia; provided, however, that any judge serving on June 30, 2011, who does not meet the qualifications required by this Code section may serve as municipal court judge in any municipality so long as such judge is in compliance with Code Section 36-32-27. The provisions of this Code section shall expressly supersede any conflicting local law of this state."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Health of the 31st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 30 by inserting after "To" on line 1 the following: amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the General Assembly, so as to provide that no person admitted to the State Bar of Georgia as an active member shall be qualified to serve as a member of the General Assembly; to
By inserting after line 6 the following: Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the General Assembly, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"28-1-18. No person who is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia as an active member shall be qualified to serve as a member of the General Assembly."

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SECTION 2.

By redesignating Section 2 as Section 3.

Senator Heath of the 31st asked unanimous consent that his amendment #1 to the committee substitute be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and amendment #1 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 4.

SB 30, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to SR 102 until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 2:05 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Fourteenth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 were received by the Secretary:

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000

February 11, 2011

Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Secretary of State Kemp:

Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Robert Brown was reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 4th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2016. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.

With best regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011

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OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
TO: HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP SECRETARY OF STATE
This is to certify that Honorable Robert Brown has been reelected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 4th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2016.
/s/ Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
/s/ Honorable David Ralston Speaker, House of Representatives
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 9, 2011, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Robert Brown was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 4th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Honorable Gloria Butler Senator, District 55 Chairman
/s/ Honorable Steve Henson Senator, District 41 Secretary

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LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000

Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

February 11, 2011

Dear Secretary of State Kemp:

Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Emily Dunn was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 9th Congressional District. She will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2013. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.

With best regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000

TO: HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP SECRETARY OF STATE
This is to certify that Honorable Emily Dunn has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 9th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2013.

/s/ Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
/s/ Honorable David Ralston Speaker, House of Representatives

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LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 9, 2011, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Emily Dunn was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 9th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Honorable David Ralston Representative, District 7 Chairman
/s/ Honorable Jeff Mullis Senator, District 53 Secretary
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
February 11, 2011
Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary of State Kemp:
Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Don Grantham was elected as the member of

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the State Transportation Board from the 10th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2014. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.

With best regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000

TO: HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Don Grantham has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 10th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2014.

/s/ Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
/s/ Honorable David Ralston Speaker, House of Representatives

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION

Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 9, 2011, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Don Grantham was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 10th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2014.

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Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Honorable Alan Powell Representative, District 29 Chairman
/s/ Honorable Rick Austin Representative, District 10 Secretary

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
February 11, 2011
Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary of State Kemp:
Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Jeff Lewis was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 11th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2016. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With best regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

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LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
TO: HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP SECRETARY OF STATE
This is to certify that Honorable Jeff Lewis has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 11th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2016.
/s/ Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
/s/ Honorable David Ralston Speaker, House of Representatives
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 9, 2011, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Jeff Lewis was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 11th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Honorable Chip Rogers Senator, District 21 Chairman
/s/ Honorable Timothy Bearden Representative, District 68 Secretary

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Senator Jim Butterworth District 50 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Higher Education Banking and Financial Institutions Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Economic Development State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 14, 2011

Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Bob:

After some consideration, I am writing to request that you remove my name (as a sponsor) from SB 18.

As always, your service to the Senate and your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

/s/ Jim Butterworth

Senator Steve Gooch District 51 321-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Transportation Economic Development Government Oversight State Institutions and Property State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 14, 2011

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Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Mr. Ewing,
I would like to have my name formally removed from Senate Bill 53 (LC 29 4478). Please contact my office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
/s/ Steve Gooch
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 69. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs, tax commissioners, tax receivers, tax collectors, clerks of superior court, and county commissioners; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 70. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of tax receivers, tax collectors, and tax commissioners; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 71. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as

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to provide for the nonpartisan election of solicitors-general; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 72. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of district attorneys; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 73. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of clerks of superior court; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 74. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of sheriffs; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 75. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of county commissioners; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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SB 76. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Stoner of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 77. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, McKoon of the 29th, Tate of the 38th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises owned and controlled by disabled veterans or disabled law enforcement officers in awarding certain types of state contracts; to define certain terms; to provide for determination of such preference; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for qualification and certification of such business enterprises; to provide for certain offenses and punishments; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee.
SB 78. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Orrock of the 36th, Hooks of the 14th, James of the 35th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to revise certain definitions; to clarify the application of the chapter; to require certain safety standards; to include the Georgia Boxing Association as a recognized governing body for amateur boxing, wrestling, and martial arts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SB 79. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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

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to provide that members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 80. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
SB 81. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for mental and physical examinations of licensees or applicants for the practice of pharmacy and for applicants for registration as pharmacy technicians under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 82. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:
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 provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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SB 83. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for parameters regarding the use of confidential informants; to provide for definitions; to prohibit a law enforcement agency from selecting certain specified persons to act as confidential informants; to provide for exceptions; to require that any agreement between a law enforcement agency and a confidential informant be reduced to writing and signed by certain designated parties; to require a law enforcement agency to notify a confidential informant of his or her right to legal counsel before executing an assistance agreement; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 84. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Carter of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a code of ethics for the DeKalb County School System; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices; to provide for disclosure of financial interests in contracts or matters pending before the board; to prohibit use of school system property for personal benefit; to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 28, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982 p. 3797), so as to add a qualification for board members; 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.
SB 85. By Senator Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to election of county board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other offices, so as to provide that no person shall serve as a member of a local board of education unless he or she has completed some postsecondary education; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.

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SB 86. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a "qualified local government"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 87. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Stone of the 23rd, McKoon of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to expand eligibility for the program; to rename the article the "Georgia Educational Freedom Act"; to revise definitions; to revise requirements relating to qualifications for the scholarship; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 88. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Grant of the 25th, Brown of the 26th, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SB 89. By Senator Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to Act to amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, amendatory thereto and supplementary thereof, so as to provide that the mayor, upon consultation with and with input from the city council and city manager, shall

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prepare and set the agenda for all meetings of the city council; 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 90. By Senator Jackson 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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to revise provisions relating to terms of office; to provide for staggered terms of office; to provide for term limits; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 91. By Senator Jackson 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, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3992), so as to provide that no chairman may succeed himself or herself in office more than three times; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SR 153. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Bethel of the 54th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the paramount right to life is vested in each human being from the moment of fertilization without regard to age, race, sex, health, function, or condition of dependency; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.

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SR 155. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th and Tate of the 38th:

A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's district attorneys, in light of the fiscal crisis in this state, to invest resources in solving homicides, providing public safety programs, and focusing on violence prevention instead of seeking the death penalty; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Education and Youth 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 38 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Millar of the 40th 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 17 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Goggans of the 7th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 8

SB 9

SB 26

SB 33

SB 47

SR 55

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Bulloch of the 11th

Jackson of the 2nd

Thompson of the 33rd

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.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Hamrick Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Mullis Murphy

Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Bulloch (Excused) Harbison (Excused)

Fort Jackson, L. (Excused)

Grant Thompson, S. (Excused)

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

Corissa Thompson, Mery Forbes, and Alyssa Yarck of the Girl Scouts of America led the members in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Jeff Myers of Conyers, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 146. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Stone of the 23rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Fort of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Hamilton Magill; and for other purposes.

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SR 147. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Tolleson of the 20th, Stone of the 23rd and Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of private sector colleges and universities in America's higher education; and for other purposes.
SR 148. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th, Jones of the 10th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Kasim Reed; and for other purposes.
SR 149. By Senators Balfour of the 9th and Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION declaring February 15, 2011, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the food service industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 150. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Purvis E. Isler, Sr., on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
SR 151. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Ginn of the 47th, Unterman of the 45th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Green Power EMC; and for other purposes.
SR 152. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Stoner of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Spencer Pass; and for other purposes
SR 154. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Grant of the 25th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman; and for other purposes.

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SR 156. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A RESOLUTION commending Caleb Billington, Charlton County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

SR 157. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A RESOLUTION commending Curtis Hersey, Charlton County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

SR 158. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Darrell Henry; and for other purposes.

SR 159. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION acknowledging the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing the week of February 21, 2011, as Senior Week at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 160. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2011, as Jewish Heritage Month; and for other purposes.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Rebecca S. Tarlton.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 FOURTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 107

Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide (Substitute)(PUB SAF-25th) Ralston-7th

SR 84

General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations-CA (SI&P-1st)

SB 37

State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements; provide for termination of certain rental/lease agreements (SI&P-1st)

SR 30

Transportation, Dept. of ; urged to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies (Substitute)(TRANS-53rd)

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SR 31

Transportation Dept. of; urged to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies (Substitute)(TRANS-53rd)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 107. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Bearden of the 68th, Parsons of the 42nd, Powell of the 171st, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.

The Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee offered the following substitute to HB 107:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; 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 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:

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"(e) If any employee of this state is killed while acting within the scope of his or her employment or receives bodily injury while acting within the scope of his or her employment that directly results in death thereafter, eligible dependents may continue coverage, provided that:
(1) The deceased employee was the primary or principal beneficiary of any contract or contracts for health insurance established under this part; (2) At the time of death, the employee included his or her eligible dependents under such contract or contracts for health insurance; (3) At the time of death, the employee maintained continuous coverage during the period between injury and death; (4) The eligible dependents agree to pay the contributions to the cost of such coverage; and (5) The eligible dependents pay such contributions in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated and adopted by the board governing the continuance, discontinuance, and resumption of coverage by such eligible dependents; provided, however, that, on and after the effective date of this clause, any eligible dependents of a deceased employee of this state killed in the line of duty who are receiving continued coverage or who elect to continue coverage pursuant to this subsection shall be entitled to continue such coverage under the health insurance plan established pursuant to this part upon agreeing to pay contributions at the same rate as required for state employees and in compliance with the rules and regulations governing such coverage."

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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown E Bulloch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh

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Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

HB 107, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Carter of the 1st asked unanimous consent to drop SR 84 and SB 37 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.

The consent was granted, and SR 84 and SB 37 were placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.

Senator Grant of the 25th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SR 30. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SR 30:

A RESOLUTION

Urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, the weather emergency in the State of Georgia in January, 2011, which paralyzed much of this state and the City of Atlanta has provided a learning opportunity for preventing such gridlock in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Transportation does not have enough equipment and personnel to efficiently clear the roadways in this state during a winter weather emergency, and it would be impracticable for the department to maintain such an inventory of snow and ice removal equipment; and
WHEREAS, there are multiple private contractors in this state who own and operate equipment that could easily be adapted for use in clearing the roadways in this state; and
WHEREAS, the department needs to update its weather emergency response plan to include an early call to these private contractors to mobilize and assist the department when needed; and
WHEREAS, in addition, many local city and county governments have equipment and personnel that are used to clear local roads during winter weather emergencies; and
WHEREAS, these local governments are already on site and could begin the cleanup of many state routes prior to the arrival of crews from the Georgia Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, it is only prudent for the department to authorize these local governments to begin clearing ice and snow from state routes when they are able to do so; and
WHEREAS, the department needs to develop and implement a procedure to preauthorize local governments to participate in the removal of snow and ice from state routes when an emergency exists in this state; and
WHEREAS, the department needs to develop a list of qualified and responsible contractors willing to assist with equipment and personnel when called upon by the department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Georgia Department of Transportation is urged to identify and qualify contractors willing to assist in weather or other emergencies in order to prevent gridlock on the highways of this state. These contractors should be financially responsible and able to capably perform the duties assigned to them.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Department of Transportation is urged to develop and implement a procedure to preauthorize local governments to clear snow and ice from state routes during an emergency.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Department of Transportation is urged to develop a multi-jurisdictional and intra-departmental integrated action plan which coordinates state and local government efforts to remove snow and ice when an emergency exists in this state and to safely direct the flow of traffic.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the commissioner of transportation and the members of the State Transportation Board.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

E Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SR 30, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

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SR 31. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.
The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SR 31:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the weather emergency in the State of Georgia in January, 2011, which paralyzed much of this state and the City of Atlanta has provided a learning opportunity for preventing such gridlock in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Transportation does not have enough equipment and personnel to efficiently clear the roadways in this state during a winter weather emergency, and it would be impracticable for the department to maintain such an inventory of snow and ice removal equipment; and
WHEREAS, there are multiple private contractors in this state who own and operate equipment that could easily be adapted for use in clearing the roadways in this state; and
WHEREAS, the department needs to update its weather emergency response plan to include an early call to these private contractors to mobilize and assist the department when needed; and
WHEREAS, in addition, many local city and county governments have equipment and personnel that are used to clear local roads during winter weather emergencies; and
WHEREAS, these local governments are already on site and could begin the cleanup of many state routes prior to the arrival of crews from the Georgia Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, it is only prudent for the department to authorize these local governments to begin clearing ice and snow from state routes when they are able to do so; and

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WHEREAS, the department needs to develop and implement a procedure to preauthorize local governments to participate in the removal of snow and ice from state routes when an emergency exists in this state; and

WHEREAS, the department needs to develop a list of qualified and responsible contractors willing to assist with equipment and personnel when called upon by the department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the Georgia Department of Transportation is urged to identify and qualify contractors willing to assist in weather or other emergencies in order to prevent gridlock on the highways of this state. These contractors should be financially responsible and able to capably perform the duties assigned to them.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Department of Transportation is urged to develop and implement a procedure to preauthorize local governments to clear snow and ice from state routes during an emergency.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Department of Transportation is urged to develop a multi-jurisdictional and intra-departmental integrated action plan which coordinates state and local government efforts to remove snow and ice when an emergency exists in this state and to safely direct the flow of traffic.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the commissioner of transportation and the members of the State Transportation Board.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B

E Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Y Mullis

Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SR 31, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th recognized February 15, 2011, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 144, adopted previously. Margaret Skene, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Jones of the 10th recognized Shawanda Reynolds, Director of the Cobb Division of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and recipient of the Governor's Award for Customer Service.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th recognized the band Widespread Panic, commended by SR 145, adopted previously. Musician John Bell addressed the Senate briefly.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Steve Thompson District 33 420-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
The Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Committees: Appropriations Banking and Financial Institutions Finance Transportation
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 15, 2011

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Dear Mr. Secretary:
As you know, I was excused this morning (February 15, 2011) from roll call as I was meeting and talking with several corporate constituents regarding the tax restructuring committee of which I am a member.
I would like to please see this reflected in the Journal.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Steve Thompson
Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Fifteenth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 House:

HB 46.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th, Lane of the 167th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence, so as to repeal the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act" and to replace such Act with the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 92. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Williams of the 19th, Bethel of the 54th, Staton of the 18th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
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

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to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 93. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 94. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 95. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd and Murphy of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the authority to investigate the employment history of an applicant applying for appointment or certification as a peace officer; to provide immunities relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 96. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Millar of the 40th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace

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Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to provide that certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
SB 97. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Shafer of the 48th, Millar of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-10-65.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the expiration and extension of tolls by the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to provide that toll extensions must be approved by the General Assembly; to provide that no tolls shall be charged on projects that are free from interest on public indebtedness; to provide for legislative reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Government Oversight Committee.
SB 98. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 99. By Senator Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit covenants for a planned subdivision and a property owners' association which infringe upon a lot owner's right to install solar collector panels, photovoltaic arrays, solar lights, and skylights; to provide for applicability; to correct cross-references; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 100. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 101. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Jackson of the 24th, Cowsert of the 46th, Davis of the 22nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to poll officers, so as to provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SR 163. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION supporting the development, construction, and implementation of a cruise ship terminal facility in the Savannah Harbor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development Committee.
SR 165. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Unterman of the 45th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of Forrest Laughlin Adair II and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 46. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th, Lane of the 167th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing attendance of witnesses and

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production and preservation of evidence, so as to repeal the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act" and to replace such Act with the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; 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.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

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:

HB 49 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th District, Vice Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Jim Butterworth District 50 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Higher Education Banking and Financial Institutions Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Economic Development State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 15, 2011

Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Bob:

Due to my sudden illness today, I am writing to advise you that Senator Johnny Grant, Vice Chairman, has agreed to chair the Higher Education Committee meeting that is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. this afternoon.

As always, your service to the Senate and your assistance in recording this information is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

/s/ Jim Butterworth

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 104 HB 106 HB 122

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 105 Do Pass HB 108 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 17

SB 38

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Jackson of the 2nd

Tolleson of the 20th

Senator Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Fort of the 39th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Fort was excused.

Senator Carter of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Brown of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Brown was excused.

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

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Albers Balfour Bethel Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch Grant

Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Mullis

Murphy Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Brown (Excused) Jackson, L. (Excused)

Bulloch Tolleson (Excused)

Fort (Excused)

Senator Fort 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Harbison of the 15th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Marcus Gibson of Columbus, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 161. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roswell Fire Department; and for other purposes.

SR 162. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 1st and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 164. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, James of the 35th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing "Juneteenth Celebration Day" in Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 166. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.
SR 167. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tattnall County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Kim Tatum; and for other purposes.
SR 168. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jacob Carl Daughtry; and for other purposes.
SR 169. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ross Lee Rountree; and for other purposes.
SR 170. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Betty Coleman; and for other purposes.
SR 171. By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Hill of the 32nd, Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st and Thompson of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; and for other purposes.
Senator Davenport of the 44th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Matthews W. Gwynn.
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 February 16, 2011 Fifteenth Legislative Day

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

HB 104

Hamrick of the 30th Heath of the 31st Seabaugh of the 28th CARROLL COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales tax for education purposes levied in Carroll County; to provide for the method of distribution of proceeds of such tax between the Carroll County School District and the independent school districts located wholly or partially within Carroll County, including particularly the City of Carrollton School System and the City of Bremen School System; to provide for authority under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 105

Ligon of the 3rd CITY OF ST. MARYS, GEORGIA

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 106

Ligon of the 3rd CITY OF ST. MARYS, GEORGIA

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment

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filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmembers by a simple majority by the voters of the entire city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 108

Butterworth of the 50th Miller of the 49th CITY OF MAYSVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Maysville, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3959), so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council and to establish ward boundaries and provide for election of members from such wards; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 122

Stone of the 23rd CITY OF WAYNESBORO
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro; 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal a specific Act; 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:

Albers Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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E Brown Bulloch
Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath Henson
Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman 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 Mullis of the 53rd commended EMS professionals of Georgia and recognized Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as "Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day", commended by SR 143, adopted previously. Keith Wages, Georgia Office of EMS Director, addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Grant of the 25th commended the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognized February 16, 2011, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 60, adopted previously. Dr. Nannette Turner, Georgia Rural Health Association President, addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Carter of the 42nd declared Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 142, adopted previously. Maria Myler, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America Georgia Chapter, addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th recognized Mr. Daniel Hamilton Magill, commended by SR 146, adopted previously. Legendary University of Georgia Coach Dan Magill addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that upon the dissolution of the Joint Session the Senate stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011.

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Honorable Pierre Howard, former Lieutenant Governor, announced the motion prevailed at 11:10 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 Honorable Carol W. Hunstein, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was called to order by the Speaker of the House. HR 19 authorizing the Joint Session of the Senate and House was read by the Clerk of the House.
Honorable Carol W. Hunstein, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, addressed the Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:
Lieutenant Governor Cagle, Speaker Ralston, members of the General Assembly, my colleagues in the Judiciary, my fellow Georgians:
On behalf of the judicial branch, it is my privilege and honor to present to this distinguished body my second address on the State of Georgia's Judiciary. This traditional invitation from the legislative branch to the Chief Justice underscores your interest in Georgia's judicial system and the respect we hold for each other as separate, co-equal branches of government. At this important milestone in our new year, I welcome this opportunity to share with you today the judiciary's accomplishments of the last year, the challenges we face, and our plans for a bright and solid future in fulfilling our duty to uphold the Constitutions of this state and our country and guarantee justice to all Georgians through fair and impartial courts.
I first want to recognize my friends and colleagues who serve with me on the Supreme Court of Georgia: Presiding Justice George Carley, Justices Robert Benham, Hugh Thompson, Harris Hines, Harold Melton and the newly elected David Nahmias. I also want to acknowledge the members of the Georgia Court of Appeals, including the new Chief Judge John Ellington and the new members of that court Judges Keith Blackwell, Stephen Dillard and Christopher McFadden.
In their magnificent crafting of our Democracy, our forebears not only created a separation of powers through the establishment of an executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch, but they also saw to it that our citizens had the right to choose their leaders. Just as the seasons change and spring brings new blossoms, we are graced in Georgia this year with fresh, new leaders in all three branches of government.
I congratulate our new Governor Nathan Deal with whom I have already had the privilege of meeting. As a former juvenile court judge and prosecutor, and as the father of a Superior Court Judge, Governor Deal appreciates the challenges and constitutional pressures we in the judiciary face in upholding the rule of law and protecting the public safety. I look forward to working with him.

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While I have many friends in the Legislature, I have also had the privilege of meeting those of you who are newly elected legislators. I am confident that each of you is poised for greatness and that your accomplishments in the coming years will be many. I look forward to working with all of you as we share in our common mission of serving the people of this great state.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said that, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
The fall-out from the recent recession has created challenges of historic proportions. We who are government leaders sense we have entered a new era. In the past, a rebounding economy has always followed quickly on the heels of recession, but this downturn has been different. The times we live in demand permanent change as we learn to live with doing more with less. No longer can state government grow unchecked. All of us have had to make cuts and trim staff. That includes the judicial branch. It has been particularly painful for those of us who have had to lay off employees whose families depend on their jobs. Even as we confront necessary but difficult choices, however, it is imperative that the government maintain staff and resources to fulfill its vital, indispensable responsibilities.
Just like so many Georgia families sit around their kitchen tables in the evening struggling to figure out how to pay the bills and put food on the table, we in the judiciary have worked hard to streamline our operations without violating our constitutional mandates or compromising our core functions.
Keeping our citizens safe is one of government's fundamental obligations. Indeed our Georgia Constitution requires the government to protect the public safety. The courts play a crucial role in doing so.
(SENTENCE REFORM)
Today, Georgia stands on the brink of making significant reform in how it sentences criminal offenders. A national wave of sentencing reform is sweeping the country, and it holds bright promise for Georgia.
Last September, Rep. Wendall Willard and I attended a conference in Alabama called by the Chief Justice of that state to consider the prospect of sentencing reform. Alabama is currently at 120 percent of prison capacity. Georgia is not far behind, at 106 percent. The fact is, there are a lot of people in prison who are a greater threat to themselves than to society. Rather than lock up drug addicts and the mentally ill, we must reserve our prison beds for our most serious criminals those who commit violent crimes; those who commit crimes against children.

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Many states, including Texas and South Carolina, have discovered they can keep the public safer and spend less money by supervising some non-violent offenders outside of prison and treating the root causes of crime.
Georgia's leaders in all three branches of government recognize that we can no longer afford the more than $1 billion it costs us annually to maintain the fourth-highest incarceration rate in the nation. Today, one of every 13 Georgians is behind bars or on probation or parole. That is the highest rate in the nation of people under some kind of criminal justice restraint. Ladies and gentlemen, Georgia has proven we can be tough on crime, with mandatory minimum sentences that allow no chance for parole. But are we any safer? And at what cost?
Unfortunately, there will always be those who commit crimes. But we cannot continue to build more prisons.
Under the leadership of Rep. Willard, Rep. Jay Neal and Sen. Johnny Grant, a group of us has been informally meeting to discuss what we could do here in Georgia. This group includes interested stakeholders from all three branches. We are looking at alternatives to incarceration for certain offenders with two goals in mind to improve the public safety, and to save taxpayer dollars. Georgia's judges need more discretion in the courtroom to ensure that the sentence fits the crime. Our judges know how to balance punishment with the public safety. And they know that sending a young man to prison for a non-violent crime may not be the best sentence if he will emerge years later with no education, a prison record and little chance of getting a job. As a Texas legislator said, we need these offenders to be taxpayers, not tax burdens.
Even among those who serve time in prison, there are steps we can take to reduce the likelihood that they will reoffend once they get out. The State Bar of Georgia's BASICS program has for years helped enhance the public safety by training inmates who are within six months of their release in the life and work skills they will need to become productive citizens.
The beauty of challenge is that it is often a motivator for change, and we in the judicial branch have seized that opportunity. Even in these difficult economic times, we have made striking progress.
(DRUG AND SPECIALTY COURTS)
One of our greatest successes has been our specialty courts. If we hope to save precious taxpayer dollars while protecting the public safety, the criminal justice system must change the way it has historically handled offenders with drug and alcohol addictions and mental illness.

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Thanks in large part to your support, Georgia's drug courts, DUI courts and mental health courts have become a model for the nation. These are not feel-good, soft-on-crime alternatives to prison. Rather, they keep the public safer by breaking the cycle of crime through a combination of treatment for non-violent offenders with strict accountability measures. It is heartening to those of us in the judiciary that so many of our state leaders, including Governor Deal, Lieutenant Governor Cagle and Speaker Ralston, understand the importance of these courts. That is because these courts have a proven track record.
A recent report by the Georgia Department of Audits found that drug courts in this state have resulted in lower sentencing costs and lower recidivism rates. The report found that drug courts cost up to 80 percent less than the average daily cost of other traditional sentencing options. More importantly, though, is their effectiveness in reducing crime and protecting the public safety. After two years, only 7 percent of drug court participants re-offended, compared to the 29 percent who reoffended after simply spending time in prison.
They're people like Cornell Caradine. Mr. Caradine is a former Marine who today is 56 years old. While serving his country, he became addicted to alcohol and later, he also became addicted to cocaine. He spent the next 15 years in and out of jail, racking up 26 arrests for various crimes mostly shoplifting and theft by taking to pay for his $75-aday alcohol and drug dependency. His wife divorced him.
In 2005, Mr. Caradine was diverted into DeKalb County's drug court, under the leadership of recently retired Superior Court Judge Robert Castellani and Judge Cynthia Becker. Mr. Caradine graduated from drug court and today he has six years of sobriety behind him. He has had no arrests and he has been fully employed for five years. And he has remarried.
Mr. Caradine, Judge Castellani and Judge Becker, would you please stand.
Like Judge Castellani and Judge Becker, we have many of Georgia's judges to thank for their innovation and willingness to lead these effective and efficient courts.
Among them: Chief Judge Jeffrey Bagley of Forsyth County, whom I recently appointed as Chair of the Judicial Council of Georgia Standing Committee on Drug Courts; Judges Jason Deal and Kathlene Gosselin of Hall County, Chief Judge Brenda Weaver of Pickens County, and Judge Doris Downs of Fulton County. We also have Judge William Fears of Butts County and Judge James Blanchard of Richmond County to thank for their leadership in creating this state's first two veterans court. Veterans courts, like drug and mental health courts, address our veterans and soldiers who have risked their lives in battle and come back with addictions and mental health issues that lead them into homelessness and crime.

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Because of all these judges' leadership, today in Georgia, of 49 judicial circuits, 37 are being served by at least one of these specialty courts.
But that is not enough.
That state audit I mentioned identified 4,000 individuals who were sitting in state prison in August 2009, who potentially could have been diverted to drug court. If only 20 percent of those eligible prisoners had entered drug court, the state would have saved as much as $8 million.
Another type of specialty court we hope to pilot this year is domestic violence courts.
Georgia today has the 15th highest rate of domestic violence homicides. One way to stem that tide is through domestic violence courts. Chief Magistrate Judge Daphne Walker of Clayton County hears domestic violence cases in a special calendar. She understands the challenges and the unique ways in which they must be handled to ensure the safety of victims, while holding the offenders accountable. The result has been that since Clayton County began this special calendar in 2005, there has been a marked reduction in domestic violence homicides in that county.
Ladies and Gentlemen, these courts save lives, reunite families, protect the public and save money. Our goal should be to spread them to every judicial circuit of our state. As former Georgia Congressman Newt Gingrich recently said to The Atlanta JournalConstitution: "If I can be safer and it's less expensive and we have citizens who are now dedicated, productive taxpaying citizens which part of that is bad?"
In the civil area, in 2005 the Georgia Supreme Court approved creation of a Business Court in Fulton County the brainchild of Senior Judge Melvin Westmoreland. Last year, the Fulton County Superior Court Judges announced they were making the Business Court a permanent division, for good reason. With judges and staff attorneys who have been specially trained in business law, the Business Court has proved to be an effective and efficient way of handling complex business litigation such as shareholder derivative suits, securities fraud cases, and complex contractual and commercial tort disputes with damages in excess of $1 million. Georgia's Business Court has already received national recognition.
Judge Westmoreland, Judge Walker, Judge Bagley and all judges who preside over these special courts, would you now please stand so we can express our appreciation.
(JURY COMPOSITION)
Another promise for the future is a new way of compiling lists of citizens who are eligible to serve on juries. This effort has been seven years in the making and is led by

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my colleague, Justice Hugh Thompson. The purpose of this change is to protect everyone's constitutional rights to equal protection and a jury of his or her peers. Technological advances have allowed us to improve the quality of the data about people eligible to serve. The new system would use not just voter registration lists that tend not to capture all segments of our society, but it would also include vital statistics and drivers' records that would help us fulfill the constitutional mandate of guaranteeing fair and impartial juries.
Just as our juries must reflect the populace, so should our judges. Our citizens' confidence in the courts depends on their assurance that they will receive equal justice. This is an area that needs improvement, as around the country, the diversity of judges lags far behind the population. I urge the newly appointed Judicial Nominating Commission to seek out the most highly qualified jurists, while keeping in mind the importance of having a judiciary that reflects the population.
Former Justice Louis Brandeis said, "Sunshine is the best disinfectant."
Good government means open government. Advances in technology have enabled us to make our courts more accessible than ever to the citizens of our state. This past year, after years in the making, the Georgia Supreme Court unveiled our electronic filing system. This has transformed the way we do business, enabling lawyers to file briefs and other documents in this Court directly from their computers, and allowing this Court to immediately notify the attorneys of its orders and final opinions. We are committed to making the business of the court the decisions we make that affect thousands of lives more accessible to the public.
(JQC)
In addressing the State of our Judiciary, I would be remiss to fail to mention that this past year marked an unprecedented number of investigations into the misconduct of a number of our judges. Since 2008, the Judicial Qualifications Commission's investigations have resulted in the resignation or removal of 22 judges. However, I consider this a sign that the JQC, a constitutionally mandated agency under the new leadership of Jeff Davis, is aggressively pursuing its duty to identify those judges who have proven themselves unqualified to serve. The good news is that with 1800 Georgia judges, the vast majority are well qualified and fulfill their constitutional duties with the utmost integrity. The JQC is an important agency that must be fully funded to do its work.
Last year, I told you that Georgia's judicial branch stood at a crossroads that due to budget cuts, we were in increasing peril of being unable to fulfill our constitutional mandates. This year, I report to you that the state of the judiciary remains strong but it continues to struggle. Those constitutional mandates I speak of are far-reaching and the very foundation of our democracy. Despite budget cuts, we have the duty to protect

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access to justice for all. We have the duty to uphold the Constitutions of our state and nation and the laws that you pass. We have the duty to protect individuals' rights. The courts are one leg in the stool of our democracy that provides an essential balance in our government.
Once again this year, I emphasize that the entire judicial branch receives less than 1 percent of the entire state budget. At the same time, last year we generated more than $544 million in fees, with nearly $90 million of that returned to the state general fund.
Those of us in the judicial branch have already proven we are capable of making tough decisions. For some years now, we have already been doing more with less. The Court of Appeals has taken 12 furlough days and laid off 10 employees. At the state's highest court, we have laid off staff, furloughed our Justices, closed our law library, put a ban on travel, recycled used paper into notepads and now buy some of our own office supplies. Our small staff of 43 people is six fewer than what we had a full decade ago. And I am confident in saying that your Supreme Court may be the only high court in the nation that must depend on unpaid interns rather than a paid employee to answer the phones and greet visitors to our main office. Yet in the face of a smaller staff, our caseload has grown. Death penalty cases those with the most profound consequences and requiring the most time and attention have increased 33 percent. Interim appeals in death penalty cases brought prior to final disposition have increased 133 percent.
Our courts are like the emergency room of society. We must take all cases the law requires. Not surprisingly, in tough economic times, caseloads have increased in most classes of courts.
Georgia's superior courts handle the most serious criminal cases, including death penalty cases, divorces and other civil actions. In 2009, more than 450,000 cases were filed in our superior courts. Between 2003 and 2009, the combined civil and criminal caseload for each superior court judge increased by more than 19 percent.
In Fulton County, our state's largest court system, there is a current backlog of 1,288 criminal cases, 89 of which are murder cases. Last year, the Fulton County District Attorney's office indicted more than 10,000 cases.
Let me be clear about the tipping point. Our state and U.S. Constitutions guarantee criminal defendants the right to a speedy trial. That means that if there are not enough judges to clear the backlog, people charged with some of the most heinous crimes will walk free not by judicial discretion but as a matter of law. We cannot, in Georgia, allow that to happen. Under the Constitutions of our state and nation, we must protect defendants' constitutional rights. But in a democratic society, we cannot allow a lack of resources to threaten the public safety. As the economy improves, we need more judges to handle the business of our courts, including more senior judges experienced former

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judges who do not require an increase in prosecutors, public defenders or administrative staff and are one of the best bargains this state ever had.
Backlogs and delays also add to the cost of doing business in Georgia. A recent study by the Washington Economics Group of Georgia's courts shows just how dire the effects of underfunded courts are on our economy. The study concluded that delays in resolving civil cases due to budget cuts have had adverse impacts on business proceedings throughout Georgia and affect this state's ability to create and retain jobs and to attract and expand industries. For the state of Georgia to keep its reputation as being an attractive, vibrant and efficient business environment, our courts must receive adequate funding. Businesses that are already in Georgia and those considering moving here want to know their court system works efficiently and can provide speedy resolution to their legal disputes.
In closing, I invite you as representatives of the people of this state to familiarize yourselves with your local courts and with the appellate and Supreme Court. Your local judges would welcome your interest. I would welcome your interest. I believe you would be proud of what you saw. So please visit. And watch democracy unfold.
Thank you, and God bless the state of Georgia.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Joint Session be hereby dissolved.
The motion prevailed, and the Speaker of the House announced the Joint Session dissolved.
Pursuant to the provisions of a previously adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 17, 2011 Sixteenth Legislative Day

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

Senator Hamrick of the 30th 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 40.

By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, Buckner of the 130th and Kaiser of the 59th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that engine coolant or antifreeze sold in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for a limitation on liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 41.

By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees to be charged by superior court clerks, so as to change the fee charged for the preparation of an appellate record and transcript; to amend Code Section 15-21A-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the judicial operations fund fee for superior courts, so as to exempt issuance of certificates of appointment of notaries public from the fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 52.

By Representative Bearden of the 68th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 30-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of disabled persons to be accompanied by guide dog or service dog, so as to change certain terminology; to add public and private schools, public and private colleges, and public and private universities to the places where disabled persons may be accompanied by a guide or service dog; to prohibit the requiring of extra deposits for persons with guide or service dogs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 112.

By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

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

SB 102. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Sims of the 12th, Williams of the 19th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

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 provide and revise certain definitions; to revise certain provisions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms; to provide for penalties; to revise certain terminology; to revise the manner of issuance of and qualifications for firearms licenses; to provide for related matters; to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, and Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to conform certain language; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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SB 103. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Chance of the 16th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-17-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to incur public debt, purposes, and limitations, so as to increase the amount of public debt permissible to supply a deficit from 1 to 5 percent of total revenue receipts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
SB 104. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Murphy of the 27th, Heath of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; to provide definitions; to prohibit policies by local governments that limit or restrict the enforcement of immigration laws; to provide for enforcement of immigration laws; to provide for the transmission and exchange of information regarding immigration status of individuals; to provide for penalties and sanctions; to provide that it shall be illegal to be present in this state if a person is not legally in the United States; to prohibit smuggling of human beings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 105. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Sims of the 12th, Tate of the 38th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice, so as to provide for parole of children committed to the department for the commission of designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Board of Juvenile Justice, including powers and duties; to provide for annual reports; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to change provisions relating to modification or vacation of orders; to change provisions relating to designated felony acts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 106. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Williams of the 19th and Seabaugh of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and general contractors, so as to change certain definitions; to change certain duties of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; to change certain provisions relative to property owners acting as contractors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Government Oversight Committee.
SB 107. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Davis of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction and powers of the superior courts, so as to increase penalties that can be imposed for contempt of court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
SB 108. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Unterman of the 45th, Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SB 109. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and Staton of the 18th:
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 adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 40. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, Buckner of the 130th and Kaiser of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that engine coolant or antifreeze sold in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for a limitation on liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
HB 41. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees to be charged by superior court clerks, so as to change the fee charged for the preparation of an appellate record and transcript; to amend Code Section 15-21A-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the judicial operations fund fee for superior courts, so as to exempt issuance of certificates of appointment of notaries public from the fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 52. By Representative Bearden of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 30-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of disabled persons to be accompanied by guide dog or service dog, so as to change certain terminology; to add public and private schools, public and private colleges, and public and private universities to the places where disabled persons may be accompanied by a guide or service dog; to prohibit the requiring of extra deposits for persons with guide or service dogs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

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HB 112. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Finance 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 1 SB 21

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Heath 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 36 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th 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 recommendation:

SB 31 SB 64

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th 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:

SB 56 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State 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:

SR 103 SR 114

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 49

Senator Stoner of the 6th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Hooks of the 14th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hooks was excused.

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Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.

Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Brown of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Brown was excused.

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

Albers Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Rogers Seabaugh Seay Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Balfour Orrock (Excused) Stoner (Excused)

Brown (Excused) Ramsey

Hooks (Excused) Shafer

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

Senators:

Orrock

Shafer

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Davenport of the 44th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Isaiah Waddy of Jonesboro, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 172. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Farmer of the Year and Southeastern Farmer of the Year, Mr. Robert Dasher; and for other purposes.
SR 173. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2011, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 174. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Albers of the 56th, Shafer of the 48th and Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 175. By Senators Jackson of the 24th, Bulloch of the 11th, Grant of the 25th, Goggans of the 7th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hillcrest Farms of Dearing, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 176. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory and legacy of civil rights icon, Dr. Thomas H. Brewer; and for other purposes.
SR 177. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Albers of the 56th, Goggans of the 7th, Cowsert of the 46th and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of July 23, 2011, through August 1, 2011, as Family Memory Week; and for other purposes.
SR 178. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Chris Whitehead and Firefighter Second-Class Steven Morris; and for other purposes.

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SR 179. By Senator Sims of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Willie Adams, Jr.; and for other purposes.

SR 180. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th and Bulloch of the 11th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert Lee Izlar; and for other purposes.

SR 181. By Senator Ginn of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION commending Samuel Wallace Marcotte, Madison County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

SR 182. By Senator Ginn of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Trenton Wilkes, Madison County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

SR 188. By Senator Butler of the 55th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Kerwin B. Lee on the occasion of his 50th 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

Thursday February 17, 2011 Sixteenth Legislative Day

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

SB 56

Hooks of the 14th AMERICUS-SUMTER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of the authority; 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 local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch
Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 40, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Gail Davenport

Interstate Cooperation

District 44

Special Judiciary

304-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building State Institutions and Property

Atlanta, GA 30334

Urban Affairs

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Please accept this written statement as a Yes vote for the Senate Local Consent Calendar Sixteenth Legislative Day.
/s/ Gail Davenport District 44

Senator Seay of the 34th recognized Mr. Al Mead, commended by SR 72, adopted previously. Mr. Al Mead addressed the Senate briefly.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 SIXTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 15

Joint Committee on Water Supply; create (NR&E-20th)

SR 84

General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations-CA (SI&P-1st)

SB 37

State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements; provide for termination of certain rental/lease agreements (SI&P-1st)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SR 15. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee on Water Supply; 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel E Brown

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers

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Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Loudermilk Y McKoon Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Seabaugh Seay
Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

SR 15, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 84. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to allow state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements without obligating present funds for the full obligation to the state under the full term of such agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article VII, Section IV of the Constitution is amended by adding a new Paragraph to read as follows:
"Paragraph XIII. Multiyear rental agreements. The General Assembly may by general law authorize the State Properties Commission and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to enter into rental agreements for the possession and use of real property without obligating present funds for the full amount of obligation the state may bear under the full term of any such rental agreement. Any such agreement shall provide for the termination of the agreement in the event of insufficient funds and shall limit the payments or other obligations of the state to not more than ten fiscal

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years, or, in the case of a sale leaseback, to not more than 20 fiscal years. For the purposes of calculating fiscal years, any portion of a fiscal year shall count as a complete fiscal year."
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 Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide for a reduction in the state's operating costs by authorizing the General
( ) NO Assembly to provide for the State Properties Commission and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to enter into multiyear rental agreements?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

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

On the adoption of the resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler
Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 0. SR 84, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Fran Millar

Education and Youth

District 40

Retirement

319-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

Health and Human Services

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please vote me yes in SR 15 and SR 84.

/s/ Fran Millar

2/17/11

Senator Jim Butterworth District 50 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Higher Education Banking and Financial Institutions Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Economic Development State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please let the record reflect a yes vote on SR 84.

/s/ Jim Butterworth

Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Melissa S. Dillmon. The Calendar was resumed.

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SB 37. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "State Properties Code," so as to provide the State Properties Commission the authority to enter into multiyear lease agreements; to provide for the termination of certain rental and lease agreements; 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 2.

SB 37, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th recognized the Honorable Larry Walker, commended by SR 133, adopted previously. Honorable Larry Walker addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Hooks of the 14th recognized the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2010 Georgia Peach Queens, commended by SR 135, adopted previously.
Senator Sims of the 12th recognized Dr. Willie Adams, Jr., commended by SR 179, adopted previously. Dr. Willie Adams, Jr. addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to SR 102 until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 11:36 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Seventeenth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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:

Committees:

Senator Fran Millar

Education and Youth

District 40

Retirement

319-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

Health and Human Services

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

MEMORANDUM

TO: FROM: SUBJECT: SENATE MEETING:

Secretary of the Senate Chairman Fran Millar Senate Education and Youth Committee Meeting Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 1:00pm-2:00pm - 310 CLOB

The Senate Education and Youth Committee meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 1:00pm in room 310 CLOB was led by Vice Chairman William Ligon, Senator from the 3rd District. He is the Vice Chairman of the Senate Education and Youth Committee and presides in my absence.

Since it was necessary for me to be absent for business outside of the Capitol on Thursday, February 17, 2011, the responsibility of conducting the Senate Education and Youth Committee meeting was passed to the Vice Chairman, William Ligon.

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Please do not hesitate to contact me on this issue if you have any other questions or need additional information for your records.

Sincerely,

/s/ Chairman Fran Millar Senate Education and Youth Committee Senator - District #40

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 99.

By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Cooper of the 41st, Sims of the 119th, Rynders of the 152nd, Parsons of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, so as to require fingerprint record checks for applicants for licensure as a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 101.

By Representatives McKillip of the 115th and Holt of the 112th:
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 provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 130.

By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, England of the 108th, Nix of the 69th, Carter of the 175th, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Career and Technical

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HB 145. HB 207. HB 218. HB 219.

Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Hatchett of the 143rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th and Watson of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-33-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Physical Therapy Act"; so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, Georgia amending an Act creating the City of Grayson, Georgia approved December 16, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, P. 662), as amended; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city, both specific and general; to provide for construction of powers, exercise of powers and ordinances of the city; to provide the ability to sue and be sued; to provide for the governing authority of such city, the terms of office, qualification for office, the creation of vacancies, and the filling of vacancies in office; to provide for compensation of members of the governing authority; to provide prohibitions for elected officials; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or over and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; 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.
By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the

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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.
HB 220. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.
HB 221. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00; 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.
HB 244. By Representative Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Arlington in the County of Calhoun and Early, State of Georgia, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3885), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3622), so as to provide for duties of the mayor; to provide for administrative departments and officers thereof; to provide for appointment, qualifications, and compensation of a city manager; to provide for powers and duties of the city manager; to prohibit certain council interference with administration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 110. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Bulloch of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-25.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to further restrictions on municipal solid

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waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas or near military air space used as a bombing range and untreated municipal sewage sludge, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; to eliminate a reference to such provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
SB 111. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide certain requirements for any electronic transmission mechanism used to transmit an electronic data prescription drug order to a pharmacist; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 112. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Rogers of the 21st, Carter of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 113. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for local government contracting powers and related requirements; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to clarify that the authority of municipal corporations to enter into certain contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to

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enter into such contracts; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to public works bidding; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, so as to clarify that the authority of counties and municipal corporations to enter into such contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 114. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Staton of the 18th, Hooks of the 14th and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales, so as to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license to a fruit grower for the manufacture of distilled spirits under certain circumstances; to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SB 115. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Grant of the 25th, Sims of the 12th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 116. By Senators Shafer of the 48th and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require any bank

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serving as a depository for the state to offer and to accept gold and silver coin for deposit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
SB 117. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Davis of the 22nd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Seabaugh of the 28th, Carter of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from levy and sale of property, so as to increase the amount of certain exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 118. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to change provisions relating to inspection, purging, modifying, or supplementing criminal records; to provide for time frames within which certain actions must be taken with respect to expungement, modification, or supplementation of criminal records; to provide for procedure; to provide for individuals who have been found not guilty or exonerated to request expungement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
SB 119. By Senators James of the 35th, Williams of the 19th, Jones of the 10th, Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to revise certain definitions relating to tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

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SB 120. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Grant of the 25th, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescribed courses and the development and dissemination of instructional materials on the effect of alcohol, so as to provide for a parent or guardian participation component in the alcohol and drug course required for obtaining a driver's license for a person under 18 years of age; to amend Code Section 40-5-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license application fees, so as to provide for motor vehicle report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 121. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees 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.
SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

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SB 123. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to revise provisions relating to foreclosure of security deeds; to change provisions relating to the transfer of security deeds; to require recording prior to foreclosure; to provide for owners' rights to obtain payoff balances from creditors; to change provisions relating to the timing, contents, and manner of delivery of foreclosure notices; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes, so as to change provisions relating to the crime of residential mortgage fraud; to provide for the crime of residential foreclosure fraud and prescribe elements of the crime and penalties; to provide for other matters related to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 99. By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Cooper of the 41st, Sims of the 119th, Rynders of the 152nd, Parsons of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, so as to require fingerprint record checks for applicants for licensure as a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 101. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th and Holt of the 112th:
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 provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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HB 130. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, England of the 108th, Nix of the 69th, Carter of the 175th, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 145. By Representatives Hatchett of the 143rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th and Watson of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-33-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Physical Therapy Act"; so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 207. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, Georgia amending an Act creating the City of Grayson, Georgia approved December 16, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, P. 662), as amended; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city, both specific and general; to provide for construction of powers, exercise of powers and ordinances of the city; to provide the ability to sue and be sued; to provide for the governing authority of such city, the terms of office, qualification for office, the creation of vacancies, and the filling of vacancies in office; to provide for compensation of members of the governing authority; to provide prohibitions for elected officials; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 218. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or over and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to

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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.
HB 219. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 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 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.
HB 220. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.
HB 221. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00; 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.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 244. By Representative Greene of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Arlington in the County of Calhoun and Early, State of Georgia, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3885), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3622), so as to provide for duties of the mayor; to provide for administrative departments and officers thereof; to provide for appointment, qualifications, and compensation of a city manager; to provide for powers and duties of the city manager; to prohibit certain council interference with administration; 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 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 77 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Education and Youth 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 34 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon of the 3rd District, Vice Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 1 SR 114

SB 21

SB 31

SB 36

SB 64

SR 103

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The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Ramsey of the 43rd

Tolleson of the 20th

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Unterman

Not answering were Senators:

Brown Tolleson (Excused)

Jackson, L. Williams

Ramsey (Excused)

Senator Williams 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Rogers of the 21st introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Shane Koehler of Woodstock, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 183. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the first week of October as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.

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SR 184. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 22, 2011, as "PAGE Day on Capitol Hill"; and for other purposes.
SR 185. By Senator Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Vanessa Moseyley; and for other purposes.
SR 186. By Senator Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Sabra H. Priester; and for other purposes.
SR 187. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the untimely passing of James David Eunice; and for other purposes.
SR 189. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Henson of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 190. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rashad Current; and for other purposes.
SR 191. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, James of the 35th, Fort of the 39th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Carolyn Virginia Brown Crowder; and for other purposes.
SR 192. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Tippins of the 37th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffani Alexander; and for other purposes.

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SR 193. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Tippins of the 37th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Lathem; and for other purposes.
SR 194. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Clarence "Teddy" Williams, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 195. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, James of the 35th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Empire Board of Realtists and recognizing February 23, 2011, as Realtists Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 196. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Paul Anderson Youth Home; and for other purposes.
SR 197. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Butterworth of the 50th and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Martha Nesbitt; and for other purposes.
SR 198. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Larry Sanders on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 199. By Senators James of the 35th and Davenport of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Markel Hutchins; and for other purposes. SR 200. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Youssoufou Bamba; and for other purposes.

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SR 201. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION commending Kristina "Camille" Sims; and for other purposes.

SR 202. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the untimely passing of Raymond Royal Marshall; and for other purposes.

SR 203. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Daouda Diabate; and for other purposes.

SR 204. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe Rogers, Sr., and Tom Forkner; and for other purposes.

SR 205. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Cal Logan; and for other purposes.

SB 9 SB 38 SB 47 SR 29

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011 SEVENTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade system; permit Governor to delay implementation; comprehensive assessment (Substitute)(NR&E-28th)
Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees (Substitute)(ED&Y-21st)
Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; training for magistrates/senior magistrates; composition/responsibilities; provisions (JUDY-13th)
Transportation System; urging the efficient delivery and maintenance (TRANS-53rd)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 9. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Bethel of the 54th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, so as to permit the Governor to delay implementation of the requirements of any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy until a comprehensive assessment of such program can be made and the Governor finds that the implementation will benefit the citizens of Georgia; to provide for legislative intent and to direct the Attorney General to undertake certain litigation under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent to drop SB 9 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.
The consent was granted, and SB 9 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.

SB 38.

By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Millar of the 40th:
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 authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to SB 38:
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 authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to revise a provision relating to contracting authority of the State School Superintendent; 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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended in Code Section 20-2-11, relating to budgets,

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supervision of the Department of Education, and funds for the state office, by revising as follows:
"20-2-11. The State Board of Education shall prepare and submit to the Governor and General Assembly an estimate of the funds necessary for the operation of the state public school system. It shall have general supervision of the Department of Education and may delegate to the State School Superintendent the authority to employ and dismiss such clerical employees, supervisors, administrators, and other employees who are members of the classified service under Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the Department of Education. It shall set aside the necessary funds for the maintenance of the office of the department and the State School Superintendent, the amount and sufficiency of such funds to be in the discretion of the state board, such funds to be disbursed by the superintendent in the payment of salaries and travel expenses of employees and for printing, communication, equipment, repairs, and other expenses incidental to the operation of the department."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-2-241, relating to the State School Superintendent, by revising subsection (b) and (c) as follows:
"(b) The State School Superintendent shall have the sole authority to employ persons to serve in the five senior staff positions within the Department of Education and dismiss such clerical employees, supervisors, administrators, and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the Department of Education. (c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 $250,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-2-302, relating to funds for the operation of schools for deaf and blind persons, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The State Board of Education may delegate to the State School Superintendent shall have the sole authority to employ and dismiss employees at the state schools for the deaf and blind."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

SB 38, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Staton of the 18th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Stella Tsai.

Senator Millar of the 40th recognized the first week of October as Georgia Pre-K Week, commended by SR 183, adopted today.

Senator Grant of the 25th recognized the Jones County Lady Hounds softball team on winning the Class AAAA State Championship, commended by SR 94, adopted previously.

Senator Millar of the 40th recognized and commended the Georgia Association of Professional Educators (PAGE), commended by SR 184, adopted today. PAGE President Richard Thomas addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Bulloch of the 11th commended the Future Farmers of America and recognized February 22, 2011, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 47, adopted previously. FFA State Vice President Josh Daniels addressed the Senate briefly.

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The Calendar was resumed.
Senator Brown of the 26th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
SB 47. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th 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 change provisions relating to training for magistrates and senior magistrates; to change provisions relating to the composition and responsibilities of the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Crosby of the 13th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend SB 47 (LC 29 4494) by replacing "15-10-36" with "15-10-136" on line 19.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Crosby amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman
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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 47, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SR 29.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the efficient delivery and maintenance of Georgia's transportation system; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 9.

SR 29, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Williams of the 19th recognized the Paul Anderson Youth Home, celebrating its 50th anniversary in October, 2011, commended by SR 196, adopted today.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 2:49 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Eighteenth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

Feb, 22nd 2011

Dear Bob:
In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Jack Murphy as Ex-Officio to the Senate Transportation Committee. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Sincerely,
/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 124. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to prohibit sales within a certain distance of a church building; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SB 125. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3785), as amended, so as to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Jasper County shall serve as the clerk of the magistrate court; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of the magistrate court in the event that the clerk of superior court chooses not serve as such clerk; to provide for the compensation of such clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 126. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving on the right side of the roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to require the operator of a motor vehicle to leave a safe distance between such motor vehicle and a bicycle when such vehicle is passing the bicycle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 127. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Fort of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to juvenile proceedings; to provide for purpose

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statements; to provide for definitions; to provide for general provisions; to provide for juvenile court administration; to provide for dependency proceedings; to provide for venue; to provide for termination of parental rights; to provide for children in need of services; to provide for delinquency; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 11 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; 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 128. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Jackson of the 2nd, Sims of the 12th, Harbison of the 15th, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to regulate interbasin transfers of water; to change certain provisions relating to permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters generally and for farm uses, coordination with water plans, restrictions, and monitoring, recording, and reporting water withdrawals; to change certain provisions relating to a policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management planning, guiding principles, and requirements of plans; to define certain terms; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
SB 129. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to remove certain qualifications for local board of education members; to restore terms of office for board members to four-year staggered terms; 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 130. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Bethel of the 54th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates, so as to add a special license plate supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in its mission to protect, maintain, and conserve the Georgia portion of the

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Appalachian Trail; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
SB 131. By Senator Thompson of the 5th:
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 that students receiving HOPE scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in the research universities; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the lottery for education, so as to provide for a Georgia Lottery Corporation Board of Directors; to provide for certain duties for the board of directors; to provide for certain duties for the Georgia Lottery Corporation's chief executive officer; to provide for a Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SB 132. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to water resources, so as to exempt water withdrawals from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin from restrictions on interbasin transfers of water; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
SB 133. By Senators Thompson of the 5th and Millar of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that persons who have been given permanent resident status in the United States by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are eligible to be certified and employed as peace officers in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 134. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 9 of Title 34, and Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, workers' compensation, and trusts, respectively, so as make technical corrections, correct terminology, and update cross-references reflecting the enactment of the guardianship and trust codes in recent legislative sessions; to allow natural guardians of children to consent on behalf of a beneficiary if there is no conflict of interest; 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 135. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st, Rogers of the 21st and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 136. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
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 transfer of control of a condominium association in certain circumstances; to set out public policy concerning the standing of condominium associations to file suit; to provide for priority of certain liens against condominium property and against property subject to a property owners' association; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 137. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
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 update certain crossreferences to Chapter 11 of Title 15; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 138. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Williams of the 19th, Staton of the 18th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; to amend Code Section 40-5-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving while a license is suspended or revoked, so as to modify the penalties for a violation of driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 139. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Davis of the 22nd, Bethel of the 54th and Jackson of the 24th:
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 provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SR 225. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Rogers of the 21st, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Governor and majority members of the Wisconsin legislature; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 228. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bethel of the 54th, Gooch of the 51st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION urging the performance of a feasibility study of the withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

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SR 231. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Unterman of the 45th, Carter of the 1st, Hill of the 4th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Health to implement a public information campaign about folic acid consumption; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 233. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Transportation to install sound barriers on I-95 near Blythe Island; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 30. By Representative Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; 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.
HB 53. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 92. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Mosby of the 90th, Heard of the 114th and others:
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 provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 232. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Smyre of the 132nd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Agriculture 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:
SB 61 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Bulloch of the 11th 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 recommendation:

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SB 52 SB 94 SB 95

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th 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 40 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thompson of the 5th 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 recommendation:

SB 58 SB 88

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 77

SB 34

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

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath

Mullis Murphy Rogers Seabaugh

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Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Goggans Golden Gooch

Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller

Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Ginn Ramsey

Hooks (Excused)

Orrock

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

Senators:

Ginn

Orrock

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend William T. Ligon, Sr., of Brunswick, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 206. By Senator Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's music therapists; and for other purposes.

SR 207. By Senator Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating Roswell North Elementary School on the opening of its Licata Science Laboratory; and for other purposes.

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SR 208. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Holcomb Bridge Middle School on its designation as a 2010 Georgia School of Excellence; and for other purposes.
SR 209. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Esther Jackson Elementary School; and for other purposes.
SR 210. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Crabapple Crossing Elementary School on its designation as a 2010 Georgia School of Excellence; and for other purposes.
SR 211. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Town of Tyrone's centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 212. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 213. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Haley Huang, Kell High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 214. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Alfred Watkins, Lassiter High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 215. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending John Landers, Lassiter High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 216. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Alex Van Buskirk, Pope High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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SR 217. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Matt Kemper, Pope High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 218. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Barry Shieldneck, Kell High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 219. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Maureen Miller, Sequoyah High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 220. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Scott Hickman, Sequoyah High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 221. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th, Balfour of the 9th, Butler of the 55th, Thompson of the 5th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 222. By Senators Shafer of the 48th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Darien Telephone Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 223. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Tolleson of the 20th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Thomas R. Moore; and for other purposes.
SR 224. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Augusta State University men's golf team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Championship; and for other purposes.

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SR 226. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mary Shell, Etowah High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 227. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Will Pollard, Etowah High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 229. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bethel of the 54th, Gooch of the 51st and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Trion High School cheerleading squad for winning their third consecutive State Class A Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 230. By Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Kimberly McGuiness; and for other purposes.
SR 232. By Senators Bethel of the 54th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; and for other purposes.
SR 234. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative John Lewis on his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and for other purposes.
Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Judiciary Committee and committed to the Senate Special Judiciary Committee:
SB 115. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Grant of the 25th, Sims of the 12th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to

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provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 115 was committed to the Senate Special Judiciary Committee.

Senator Hill of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Alfred Martin.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd honored the life and memory of Mr. Spencer Pass, commended by SR 152, adopted previously. Mrs. Dawn Pass and Attorney Thomas Cuffie addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011 EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 31

Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances (Substitute)(JUDY-42nd)

SB 36

Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee (Substitute)(H&HS-1st)

SR 1

State and Local Governments; urged to promote public awareness of

dangers of celebratory gunfire (PUB SAF-55th)

SR 20

Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures-CA (Substitute)(FIN-21st)

SR 114

Property; conveyance of real property located in Gwinnett County (Substitute)(SI&P-9th)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

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SB 31. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Hamrick of the 30th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege, so as to extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances; to correct cross-references; to amend Code Section 17-16-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure required by the prosecuting attorney and defendant, to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 31:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege, so as to extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances; to correct cross-references; to amend Code Section 17-16-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure required by the prosecuting attorney and defendant, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege, is amended by revising Code Section 24-9-21, relating to confidentiality of certain communications, as follows:
"24-9-21. (a) There are certain admissions and communications excluded on grounds of public policy. Among these are:
(1) Communications between husband and wife; (2) Communications between attorney and client; (3) Communications among grand jurors; (4) Secrets of state; (5) Communications between psychiatrist and patient; (6) Communications between licensed psychologist and patient as provided in Code Section 43-39-16;

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(7) Communications between patient and a licensed clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, licensed marriage and family therapist, or licensed professional counselor during the psychotherapeutic relationship; and (8) Communications between or among any psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, licensed marriage and family therapist, and licensed professional counselor who are rendering psychotherapy or have rendered psychotherapy to a patient, regarding that patient's communications which are otherwise privileged by paragraph (5), (6), or (7) of this Code section subsection. (b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Client' means a person who is represented by or is seeking representation from an attorney or who has been provided a court appointed attorney or public defender. Such term shall include a minor's parent if the minor is accused of a crime or delinquent act or is seeking counsel in such matter; provided, however, that when the person is a minor accused of a crime or delinquent act, only the minor has the right to waive the attorney-client privilege. (2) 'Parent' means:
(A) The legal mother of the child, as defined in Code Section 15-11-2; (B) The legal father of the child, as defined in Code Section 15-11-2; (C) The stepparent of the child; (D) The legal guardian of the child; (E) The foster parent of the child; and (F) A person to whom legal custody of the child has been given by order of a court. (3) 'Psychotherapeutic relationship' 'psychotherapeutic relationship' means the relationship which arises between a patient and a licensed clinical social worker, a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, a licensed marriage and family therapist, or a licensed professional counselor using psychotherapeutic techniques as defined in Code Section 43-10A-3 and the term. (4) 'Psychotherapy' 'psychotherapy' means the employment of 'psychotherapeutic techniques.'"
SECTION 1-2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 24-9-23, relating to compellability of testimony by defendant's spouse, as follows:
"(b) The privilege created by subsection (a) of this Code section or by corresponding privileges in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 24-9-21 or subsection (a) of Code Section 24-9-27 shall not apply in proceedings in which the husband or wife is charged with a crime against the person of a minor child, but such person shall be compellable to give evidence only on the specific act for which the defendant is charged."
SECTION 1-3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 24-9-24, relating to a client's communication to his or her attorney being privileged, as follows:

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"24-9-24. Communications to any attorney or to his or her employee to be transmitted to the attorney pending his or her employment or in anticipation thereof shall never be heard by the court. The attorney shall not disclose the advice or counsel he or she may give to his or her client, nor produce or deliver up title deeds or other papers, except evidences of debt left in his the attorney's possession by his or her client. This Code section shall not exclude the attorney as a witness to any facts which may transpire in connection with his or her employment. As used in this Code section, the term 'client' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 24-9-21."
SECTION 1-4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 24-9-25, relating to when an attorney may testify for or against a client, as follows:
"24-9-25. No attorney shall be competent or compellable to testify for or against his or her client to any matter or thing, the knowledge of which he the attorney may have acquired from his or her client by virtue of his or her employment as attorney or by reason of the anticipated employment of him or her as attorney. However, an attorney shall be both competent and compellable to testify for or against his or her client as to any matter or thing, the knowledge of which he or she may have acquired in any other manner. As used in this Code section, the term 'client' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 24-9-21."
SECTION 1-5. Code Section 17-16-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure required by the prosecuting attorney and defendant, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(3)(C) as follows:
"(C) The defendant shall, no later than five days before the trial commences, serve upon the prosecuting attorney a list of witnesses that the defendant intends to call as a witness in the presentence hearing. No later than the announcement of the verdict of the jury or if the defendant has waived a jury trial at the time the verdict is published by the court, the defendant shall produce for the opposing party any statement of such witnesses that is in the possession, custody, or control of the defendants or the defendant's counsel that relates to the subject matter of the testimony of such witnesses unless such statement is protected from disclosure by the privilege contained in paragraph (5), (6), (7), or (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 24-9-21."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 24-5-501, relating to certain

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privileged communications, as enacted by HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly, as follows:
"(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Client' means a person who is represented by or is seeking representation from an attorney or who has been provided a court appointed attorney or public defender. Such term shall include a minor's parent if the minor is accused of a crime or delinquent act or is seeking counsel in such matter; provided, however, that when the person is a minor accused of a crime or delinquent act, only the minor has the right to waive the attorney-client privilege. (2) 'Parent' means: (A) The legal mother of the child, as defined in Code Section 15-11-2; (B) The legal father of the child, as defined in Code Section 15-11-2; (C) The stepparent of the child; (D) The legal guardian of the child; (E) The foster parent of the child; and (F) A person to whom legal custody of the child has been given by order of a court. (3) 'Psychotherapy' means the employment of psychotherapeutic techniques. (4) 'Psychotherapeutic techniques' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-10A-3."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
(a) This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this section.
(b)(1) Part II of this Act shall become effective only if HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence, is enacted during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly and becomes law on or before January 1, 2013, in which case Part II of this Act shall become effective on the same date that said HB 24 becomes effective. (2) Part I of this Act shall stand repealed if and when Part II of this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) If said HB 24 does not become law on or before January 1, 2013, as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, then Part II of this Act shall stand repealed on January 1, 2013.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

SB 31, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The President recognized Congressman Sanford Bishop. Congressman Sanford Bishop addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Davis of the 22nd recognized Augusta State University men's golf team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Championship, commended by SR 224, adopted today. Athletic Director Clint Bryant and Head Coach Josh Gregory addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Grant of the 25th recognized Piedmont Academy Cougars football team on winning the GISA Class AA State Championship, commended by SR 109, adopted previously. Head Coach Rhett Farmer addressed the Senate briefly.

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SB 36. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to SB 36:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for 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. Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended by revising Code Section 16-13-21, relating to definitions relative to regulation of controlled substances, as follows:
"16-13-21. As used in this article, the term:
(0.5) 'Addiction' means a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and

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manifestations. It is characterized by behaviors that include the following: impaired control drug use, craving, compulsive use, and continued use despite harm. Physical dependence and tolerance are normal physiological consequences of extended opioid therapy for pain and are not the same as addiction. (1) 'Administer' means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or by any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by:
(A) A practitioner or, in his or her presence, by his or her authorized agent; or (B) The patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner. (2) 'Agent' of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser means an authorized person who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser. It does not include a common or contract carrier, public warehouseman, or employee of the carrier or warehouseman. (2.1) 'Board' means the State Board of Pharmacy or its designee, so long as such designee is another state entity. (3) 'Bureau' means the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice, or its successor agency Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (4) 'Controlled substance' means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules I through V of Code Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29 and Schedules I through V of 21 C.F.R. Part 1308. (5) 'Conveyance' means any object, including aircraft, vehicle, or vessel, but not including a person, which may be used to carry or transport a substance or object. (6) 'Counterfeit substance' means: (A) A controlled substance which, or the container or labeling of which, without authorization, bears the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person who in fact manufactured, distributed, or dispensed the controlled substance; (B) A controlled substance or noncontrolled substance, which is held out to be a controlled substance or marijuana, whether in a container or not which does not bear a label which accurately or truthfully identifies the substance contained therein; or (C) Any substance, whether in a container or not, which bears a label falsely identifying the contents as a controlled substance. (6.1) 'Dangerous drug' means any drug, other than a controlled substance, which cannot be dispensed except upon the issuance of a prescription drug order by a practitioner authorized under this chapter. (6.2) 'DEA' means the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. (7) 'Deliver' or 'delivery' means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer from one person to another of a controlled substance, whether or not there is an agency relationship. (8) 'Dependent,' 'dependency,' 'physical dependency,' 'psychological dependency,' or 'psychic dependency' means and includes the state of dependence by an individual

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toward or upon a substance, arising from the use of that substance, being characterized by behavioral and other responses which include the loss of self-control with respect to that substance, or a strong compulsion to use that substance on a continuous basis in order to experience some psychic effect resulting from the use of that substance by that individual, or to avoid any discomfort occurring when the individual does not use that substance adaptation that is manifested by drug class specific signs and symptoms that can be produced by abrupt cessation, rapid dose reduction, decreasing blood level of the drug, and administration of an antagonist. Physical dependence, by itself, does not equate with addiction. (9) 'Dispense' means to deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user or research subject by or pursuant to the lawful order of a practitioner, including the prescribing, administering, packaging, labeling, or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for that delivery, or the delivery of a controlled substance by a practitioner, acting in the normal course of his or her professional practice and in accordance with this article, or to a relative or representative of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed. (10) 'Dispenser' means a practitioner who dispenses a person that dispenses a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance to the ultimate user but shall not include:
(A) A pharmacy licensed as a hospital pharmacy by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Code Section 26-4-110; (B) An institutional pharmacy that serves only a health care facility, including, but not limited to, a clinic, a nursing home, an intermediate care home, a personal care home, or a hospice program, which provides patient care and which pharmacy dispenses such substances to be administered and used by a patient on the premises of the facility; (C) A practitioner or other authorized person who administers such a substance; or (D) A pharmacy operated by, on behalf of, or under contract with the Department of Corrections for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing services in a secure environment to prisoners within a penal institution, penitentiary, prison, detention center, or other secure correctional institution. This shall include correctional institutions operated by private entities in this state which house inmates under the Department of Corrections. (11) 'Distribute' means to deliver a controlled substance, other than by administering or dispensing it. (12) 'Distributor' means a person who distributes. (12.05) 'FDA' means the United States Food and Drug Administration. (12.1) 'Imitation controlled substance' means: (A) A product specifically designed or manufactured to resemble the physical appearance of a controlled substance, such that a reasonable person of ordinary knowledge would not be able to distinguish the imitation from the controlled substance by outward appearances; or (B) A product, not a controlled substance, which, by representations made and by

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dosage unit appearance, including color, shape, size, or markings, would lead a reasonable person to believe that, if ingested, the product would have a stimulant or depressant effect similar to or the same as that of one or more of the controlled substances included in Schedules I through V of Code Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29. (13) 'Immediate precursor' means a substance which the State Board of Pharmacy has found to be and by rule identifies as being the principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use, and which is an immediate chemical intermediary used or likely to be used, in the manufacture of a controlled substance, the control of which is necessary to prevent, curtail, or limit manufacture. (14) 'Isomers' means stereoisomers (optical isomers), geometrical isomers, and structural isomers (chain and positional isomers,) but shall not include functional isomers). (15) 'Manufacture' means the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of a controlled substance, either directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of natural origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, and includes any packaging or repackaging of the substance or labeling or relabeling of its container, except that this term does not include the preparation, compounding, packaging, or labeling of a controlled substance: (A) By a practitioner as an incident to his or her administering or dispensing of a controlled substance in the course of his or her professional practice; or (B) By a practitioner or by his or her authorized agent under his or her supervision for the purpose of, or as an incident to, research, teaching, or chemical analysis and not for sale. (16) 'Marijuana' means all parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of such plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant, its seeds, or resin; but shall not include samples as described in subparagraph (P) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-13-25 and shall not include the completely defoliated mature stalks of such plant, fiber produced from such stalks, oil, or cake, or the completely sterilized samples of seeds of the plant which are incapable of germination. (17) 'Narcotic drug' means any of the following, whether produced directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of vegetable origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis: (A) Opium and opiate, and any salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of opium or opiate; (B) Any salt, compound, isomer, derivative, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent or identical with to any of the substances referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, but not including the isoquinoline alkaloids of opium; (C) Opium poppy and poppy straw; or

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(D) Coca leaves and any salt, compound, derivative, stereoisomers of cocaine, or preparation of coca leaves, and any salt, compound, stereoisomers of cocaine, derivative, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent or identical with to any of these substances, but not including decocainized coca leaves or extractions of coca leaves which do not contain cocaine or ecgonine. (18) 'Opiate' means any substance having an addiction-forming or addictionsustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability. It does not include, unless specifically designated as controlled under Code Section 16-13-22, the dextrorotatory isomer of 3-methoxy-n-methylmorphinan and its salts (dextromethorphan). It does include its racemic and levorotatory forms. (19) 'Opium poppy' means the plant of the species Papaver somniferum L., except its seeds. (19.1) 'Patient' means the person who is the ultimate user of a drug for whom a prescription is issued or for whom a drug is dispensed. (20) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, government, or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, or association, or any other legal entity. (21) 'Poppy straw' means all parts, except the seeds, of the opium poppy after mowing. (22) 'Potential for abuse' means and includes a substantial potential for a substance to be used by an individual to the extent of creating hazards to the health of the user or the safety of the public, or the substantial potential of a substance to cause an individual using that substance to become dependent upon that substance. (23) 'Practitioner' means: (A) A physician, dentist, pharmacist, podiatrist, veterinarian, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or to administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state; (B) A pharmacy, hospital, or other institution licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized by law to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or to administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state; (C) An advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25. For purposes of this chapter and Code Section 43-34-25, an advanced practice registered nurse is authorized to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and appropriate state authorities; or (D) A physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103. For purposes of this chapter and subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103, a physician assistant is authorized to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and appropriate state authorities. (23.1) 'Prescriber' means a physician, dentist, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state to prescribe,

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distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state. (24) 'Production' includes the manufacture, planting, cultivation, growing, or harvesting of a controlled substance. (25) 'Registered' or 'register' means registration as required by this article. (26) 'Registrant' means a person who is registered under this article. (26.1) 'Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance' means a controlled substance that is classified as a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance under Code Section 16-13-26, 16-13-27, 16-13-28, or 16-13-29, respectively, or under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 812. (27) 'State,' when applied to a part of the United States, includes any state, district, commonwealth, territory, insular possession thereof, or any area subject to the legal authority of the United States. (27.1) 'Tolerance' means a physiologic state resulting from regular use of a drug in which an increased dosage is needed to produce a specific effect or a reduced effect is observed with a constant dose over time. Tolerance may or may not be evident during opioid treatment and does not equate with addiction. (28) 'Ultimate user' means a person who lawfully possesses a controlled substance for his or her own use, for the use of a member of his or her household, or for administering to an animal owned by him or her or by a member of his or her household or an agent or representative of the person. (29) 'Noncontrolled substance' means any drug or other substance other than a controlled substance as defined by paragraph (4) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by designating Article 2 as Part 1 of Article 2 and by adding a new part to Article 2 to read as follows:
"Part 2
16-13-57. (a) Subject to funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purpose, the board shall, in consultation with members of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, establish and maintain a program to electronically record into an electronic data base prescription information resulting from the dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances and to electronically review such prescription information that has been entered into such data base. The purpose of such program shall be to assist in the reduction of the abuse of controlled substances, to improve, enhance, and encourage a better quality of health care by promoting the proper use of medications to treat pain and terminal illness, and to reduce duplicative prescribing and overprescribing of controlled substance practices. (b) Such program shall be administered by the board at the direction and oversight of the board.

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16-13-58. (a) The board shall be authorized to apply for available grants and may accept any gifts, grants, donations, and other funds, including funds from the disposition of forfeited property, to assist in developing and maintaining the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57. (b) The board shall be authorized to grant funds to dispensers for the purpose of covering costs for dedicated equipment and software for dispensers to use in complying with the reporting requirements of Code Section 16-13-59. Such grants to dispensers shall be funded by gifts, grants, donations, or other funds received by the board for the operation of the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57. The board shall be authorized to establish standards and specifications for any equipment and software purchased pursuant to a grant received by a dispenser pursuant to this Code section. Nothing in this part shall be construed to require a dispenser to incur costs to purchase equipment or software to comply with this part. (c) Nothing in this part shall be construed to require any appropriation of state funds.
16-13-59. (a) For purposes of the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57, each dispenser shall submit to the board by electronic means information regarding each prescription for which a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance was dispensed. The information submitted for each prescription shall include at a minimum, but shall not be limited to:
(1) DEA permit number or approved dispenser facility controlled substance identification number; (2) Date the prescription was dispensed; (3) Prescription serial number; (4) If the prescription is new or a refill; (5) National Drug Code (NDC) for drug dispensed; (6) Quantity and strength dispensed; (7) Number of days supply of the drug; (8) Patient's name; (9) Patient's address; (10) Patient's date of birth; (11) Approved prescriber identification number or prescriber's DEA permit number; (12) Date the prescription was issued by the prescriber; and (13) Other data elements consistent with standards established by the American Society for Automation in Pharmacy, if designated by regulations of the board. (b) Each dispenser shall submit the prescription information required in subsection (a) of this Code section in accordance with transmission methods and frequency requirements established by the board on at least a weekly basis and shall report, at a minimum, such prescription information no later than ten days after the prescription is dispensed. If a dispenser is temporarily unable to comply with this subsection due to an equipment failure or other circumstances, such dispenser shall notify the board in a

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manner provided by the board by rule. (c) The board may issue a waiver to a dispenser that is unable to submit prescription information by electronic means acceptable to the board. Such waiver may permit the dispenser to submit prescription information to the board by paper form or other means, provided all information required in subsection (a) of this Code section is submitted in this alternative format and in accordance with the frequency requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. Requests for waivers shall be submitted in writing to the board. (d) The board shall not revise the information required to be submitted by dispensers pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section more frequently than annually. Any such change to the required information shall neither be effective nor applicable to dispensers until six months after the adoption of such changes. (e) The board shall not access or allow others to access any identifying prescription information from the electronic data base after two years after the date such information was originally received. The board may retain aggregated prescription information that is two years old or greater but shall ensure that any identifying information that is two years old or greater is deleted or destroyed on an ongoing basis in a timely and secure manner. (f) A dispenser may apply to the board for an exemption to be excluded from compliance with this Code section if compliance would impose an undue hardship on such dispenser. The board shall provide guidelines and criteria for what constitutes an undue hardship.
16-13-60. (a) Prescription information submitted pursuant to Code Section 16-13-59 shall not be considered a record under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 and shall not be subject to disclosure as provided in Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (b) The board shall establish and maintain strict procedures to ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of patients, prescribers, and patient and prescriber information collected, recorded, transmitted, and maintained pursuant to this part are protected. Except as provided herein, no part of the information shall be released. Such information shall be disclosed to persons in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, P.L. 104-191. (c) The board shall be authorized to provide requested prescription information collected pursuant to this part:
(1) To persons authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances for the sole purpose of providing medical or pharmaceutical care for their patients; (2) Upon the request of a patient, prescriber, or dispenser about whom the prescription information requested concerns or upon the request on his or her behalf of his or her attorney; (3) To the Georgia Composite Medical Board or any licensing board whose practitioners have the authority to prescribe or dispense controlled substances in this

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state; (4) To any local, state, or federal law enforcement, regulatory, or prosecutorial officials upon receipt of a subpoena issued by a superior court in compliance with Georgia law and the Georgia Constitution; (5) To a state agency, board, or entity with administrative subpoena powers upon receipt of a subpoena issued by a superior court; (6) Upon the lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction; and (7) To personnel of the board for purposes of administration and enforcement of this part or any other applicable state law. (d) The board may provide data to government entities for statistical, research, educational, or grant application purposes after removing information that could be used to identify prescribers or individual patients or persons who received prescriptions from dispensers. (e) The board may prepare a plan to provide electronic data base prescription information to a prescription monitoring program in another state if the confidentiality, security, privacy, and utilization standards of the requesting state are determined to be equivalent to those of the board. (f) Any person who receives electronic data base prescription information or related reports relating to this part from the board shall not provide such information or reports to any other person except by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as otherwise permitted by law. (g) Any permissible user identified in this part who directly accesses electronic base prescription information shall implement and maintain a comprehensive information security program that contains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that are appropriate to the user's size and complexity and to the sensitivity of the personal information obtained. The permissible user shall identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or other compromise of the information and shall assess the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control the risks. (h) Nothing provided in this Code section shall be construed to limit the authority of the board, the Georgia Composite Medical Board, or other licensing board from being able to obtain a patient medical record from a licensed practitioner merely because the practitioner had placed electronic data base prescription information in the patient medical record. In addition, nothing provided in the Code section shall be construed to limit any other authority of the board, the Georgia Composite Medical Board, or other licensing board or state agency.
16-13-61. (a) There is established an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee for the purposes of consulting with and advising the board on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of how prescriptions are electronically reviewed pursuant to this part. This shall include, but shall not be limited to, data

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collection, regulation of access to data, evaluation of data to identify benefits and outcomes of the reviews, communication to prescribers and dispensers as to the intent of the reviews and how to use the data base, and security of data collected. (b) The advisory committee shall consist of nine members as follows:
(1) A representative from the board; (2) A representative from the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (3) A representative from the Georgia Board of Dentistry; (4) A consumer representative, appointed by the board; (5) A representative from a specialty profession that deals in addictive medicine, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (6) A pain management specialist, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (7) An oncologist, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (8) A representative from a hospice or hospice organization, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; and (9) A representative from the State Board of Optometry. (c) Each member of the advisory committee shall serve a three-year term or until the appointment and qualification of such member's successor. (d) The advisory committee shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its membership to serve a term of one year. The vice chairperson shall serve as the chairperson at times when the chairperson is absent. (e) The advisory committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon request by at least three of the members and shall meet at least one time per year. Five members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. (f) The members shall receive no compensation or reimbursement of expenses from the state for their services as members of the advisory committee.
16-13-62. The board shall establish rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this part. Nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize the board to establish policies, rules, or regulations which limit, revise, or expand or purport to limit, revise, or expand any prescription or dispensing authority of any prescriber or dispenser subject to this part.
16-13-63. Nothing in this part shall require a dispenser or prescriber to obtain information about a patient from the program established pursuant to this part. A dispenser or prescriber shall not have a duty and shall not be held liable for damages to any person in any civil, criminal, or administrative action for injury, death, or loss to person or property on the basis that the dispenser or prescriber did or did not seek or obtain information from the electronic data base established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57.

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16-13-64. (a) The board shall certify when the electronic prescription data base established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57 is operational and shall post a notice of this certification on the board's website. No later than 30 days after the board certifies that the data base is operational, dispensers shall begin to submit prescription information to the board. (b) A dispenser who knowingly and intentionally fails to submit prescription information to the board as required by this part or knowingly and intentionally submits incorrect prescription information shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished for each such offense by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both, and such actions shall be reported to the licensing board responsible for issuing such dispenser's dispensing license for action to be taken against such dispenser's license. (c) An individual authorized to access electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part who negligently uses, releases, or discloses such information in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is convicted of negligently using, releasing, or disclosing such information in violation of this part shall, upon the second or subsequent conviction, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years, by a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or by both.
(d)(1) An individual authorized to access electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part who knowingly obtains or discloses such information in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this part shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $50,000.00, imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both. (2) Any person who knowingly obtains, attempts to obtain, or discloses electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part under false pretenses shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, by imprisonment for not more than five years, or by both. (3) Any person who obtains or discloses electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part with the intent to sell, transfer, or use such information for commercial advantage, personal gain, or malicious harm shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, by imprisonment for not more than ten years, or by both. (e) Any person who is injured by reason of any violation of this part shall have a cause of action for the actual damages sustained and, where appropriate, punitive damages. Such person may also recover attorney's fees in the trial and appellate courts and the costs of investigation and litigation reasonably incurred. (f) The penalties provided by this Code section are intended to be cumulative of other penalties which may be applicable and are not intended to repeal such other penalties.
16-13-65. This part shall not apply to any veterinarian."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller N Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 6.

SB 36, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Davenport of the 44th recognized the Empire Board of Realtists and recognized February 23, 2011, as Realtists Day and the state capitol, commended by SR 195, adopted previously. President Karen Johnson addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Gwinnett County Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 221, adopted today. Jim Maran, President and CEO for the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SR 1. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Seay of the 34th, Brown of the 26th, Carter of the 42nd, Sims of the 12th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging efforts to promote an increase in public awareness of the dangers of celebratory gunfire; urging state and local governments and law enforcement agencies to better educate Georgians regarding the serious threat created by firing a weapon into the air during a celebration; and committing to studying and adopting tougher criminal sanctions for those who perform celebratory gunfire resulting in injury or death to another person; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

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On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 53, nays 0. SR 1, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Gail Davenport

Interstate Cooperation

District 44

Special Judiciary

304-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building State Institutions and Property

Atlanta, GA 30334

Urban Affairs

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

2/23/11

Please accept this written request as a Yes Vote for Senate Resolution 1 by Senator Butler of the 55th, LC 35 1980, Public awareness of dangers of celebratory gunfire.

Thank you,

/s/ Gail Davenport Senate District 44

SR 20. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for spending limits; to provide for excess revenues; to provide for the 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.
Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent to drop SR 20 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.
The consent was granted, and SR 20 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.

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SR 114. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate State Institutions and Property Committee offered the following substitute to SR 114:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The Department of Transportation, an agency of the State of Georgia, is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land containing 7.705 acres, more or less, bounded as follows: Beginning at a point 159.63 feet right of and opposite Station 1253+63.20 on the construction centerline of SR 316 on Georgia Highway Project No. MSL-0004-00 (86); running thence northeasterly 46.161 feet along the arc of a curve (said curve having a radius of 2069.860 feet and a chord distance of 46.160 feet on a bearing of N 7608'20" E) to the point 159.56 feet right of and opposite station 1254+13.41 on said construction centerline laid out for SR 316; thence S 1306'03" E a distance of 10.00 feet to a point 169.56 feet right of and opposite station 1254+13.42 on said construction centerline laid out for SR 316; thence N 7653'59" E a distance of 705.29 feet to a point 12.00 feet right of and opposite station 489+03.83 on said construction centerline laid out for Ramp T; thence N 8138'52" E a distance of 355.37 feet to a point 12.00 feet right of and opposite station 492+59.20 on said construction centerline laid out for Ramp T; thence northeasterly 265.313 feet along the arc of a curve (said curve having a radius of 1404.400 feet and a chord distance of 264.918 feet on a bearing of N 8703'35" E) to the point 12.00 feet right of and opposite station 495+26.78 on said construction centerline laid out for Ramp T; thence S 8731'41" E a distance of 9.97 feet to a point 12.00 feet right of and opposite station 495+36.75 on said construction centerline laid out for Ramp T; thence S 6026'03" W a distance of 112.39 feet to a point 68.92 feet right of and opposite station 494+37.06 on said construction centerline laid out for Ramp T; thence S 6026'03" W a distance of 1177.28 feet to a point 613.90 feet right of and opposite station 1255+06.58 on said construction centerline laid out for SR 316; thence N 3009'12" W a distance of 474.62 feet back to the point of beginning; (3) Said property is under the custody and control of the Georgia Department of Transportation; and (4) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for public purpose.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. That the Department of Transportation, an agency of the State of Georgia, is the owner of the above-described Gwinnett County, Georgia, real property.
SECTION 2. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for a consideration of $1.00, so long as the property is used for public purpose, and such further consideration and provision as the Department of Transportation shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. That the Department of Transportation specifically retains a reversionary right to the above-described property. In the event said property should no longer be needed for public purposes, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia acknowledges that title to said property will be returned to the Department of Transportation at no cost to the Department of Transportation, free and clear of any and all liens or encumbrances. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia further agrees to maintain the above-described property for public purposes upon acceptance and recording of the deed of conveyance.
SECTION 4. That the Department of Transportation is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 5. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
SECTION 6. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Transportation until the property is conveyed.
SECTION 7. That this resolution shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 8. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SR 114, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate adjourn until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011.

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 24, 2011 Nineteenth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 90.

By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 172.

By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th, Ashe of the 56th, Clark of the 104th 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 extend the date by which school systems must notify the department of their intention to request flexibility or remain status quo; to temporarily extend certain expenditure control waivers relating to funds earned for direct instructional costs, media center costs, staff and professional development costs, and additional days of instruction; to provide for automatic repeal; to temporarily extend flexibility in maximum

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class size requirements in kindergarten through grade eight; to temporarily extend certain deadlines relating to annual teacher contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 192.

By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th, Carter of the 175th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 223.

By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 385. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

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

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SB 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SB 141. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for the establishment of a not for profit corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Government Oversight Committee.
SB 142. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Murphy of the 27th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Hill of the 32nd, Jackson of the 24th and others:
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 remove provisions relating to traffic-control signal monitoring devices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 143. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information; to repeal certain obsolete provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.

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SB 144. By Senators James of the 35th, Brown of the 26th, Henson of the 41st, Stoner of the 6th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection, purging, modifying, or supplementing of criminal records, so as to provide conditions under which a convicted person may request that his or her criminal record be expunged; to provide procedures; to provide for a fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
SB 145. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Davis of the 22nd, Jackson of the 24th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:
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 modify the definition of low-speed vehicle and motorized cart; to change the hours of operation of certain motorized carts; to provide for seasonal delivery personnel to operate low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SB 146. By Senator Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the maximum weights for vehicles and loads, so as to allow a variance for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SB 147. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Thompson of the 33rd, Brown of the 26th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit public officials from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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SB 148. By Senator Carter 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, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3992), so as to remove the term limitations on the office of chairperson; to conform the residency requirement for chairperson to general law; to provide for related matters; to provide a referendum; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 149. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Williams of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Carter of the 1st and Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the "Georgia Medicaid Access Act"; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to provide for the filing of a proposed complaint of a medical malpractice claim against a medical assistance provider; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical malpractice arbitration, so as to include actions for medical malpractice in the definition of a medical malpractice claim for which arbitration is authorized; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to require that medical malpractice insurers provide a reduction in premium for medical malpractice policies under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. \
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 150. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Jeffares of the 17th, Butler of the 55th and Henson of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned facilities, so as to provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SB 151. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-156 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State-wide Reserve Ratio, so as to

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extend suspension of adjustments based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio for the calendar year 2012; to provide for an increase in the overall rate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SR 238. By Senators James of the 35th and Davenport of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION expressing support and respect for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1962 which was adopted unanimously on December 20, 2010, recognizing Dr. Alassane Ouattara as the democratically elected President of Cte d'Ivoire; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 90. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
HB 172. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th, Ashe of the 56th, Clark of the 104th 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 extend the date by which school systems must notify the department of their intention to request flexibility or remain status quo; to temporarily extend certain expenditure control waivers relating to funds earned for direct instructional costs, media center costs, staff and professional development costs, and additional days of instruction; to provide for automatic repeal; to temporarily extend flexibility in maximum class size requirements in kindergarten through grade eight; to temporarily extend certain deadlines relating to annual teacher contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.

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HB 192. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th, Carter of the 175th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 223. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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 recommendation:

SB 66 SB 67

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th 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 recommendation:

HB 41 SB 19

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Natural Resources and the Environment 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 122 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th 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 225 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Balfour of the 9th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 40 SB 95

SB 52

SB 58

SB 61

SB 88

SB 94

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Brown of the 26th Jackson of the 2nd

Goggans of the 7th Thompson of the 5th

Hill of the 32nd

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Senator Carter of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis of the 22nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Davis was excused.

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

Albers Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Fort Ginn Gooch Grant Hamrick

Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hooks Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Mullis Murphy

Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, S Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Balfour Goggans (Excused) Jackson, L. (Excused)

Brown (Excused) Golden Thompson, C. (Excused)

Davis (Excused) Hill, Judson (Excused) Tolleson

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Kevin Pledger of Newnan, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Davenport of the 44th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Steven A. Muller.

Senator James of the 35th honored the life and memory of Raymond Royal Marshall, commended by SR 202, adopted previously. Annette M. Marshall addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Grant of the 25th honored the life and memory of Mr. A. Felton Jenkins, Jr., commended by SR 63, adopted previously. Alan Jenkins addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd recognized Mrs. Kimberly McGuiness, commended by SR 230, adopted previously. Mrs. Kimberly McGuiness addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Murphy of the 27th recognized the Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman, commended by SR 154, adopted previously. Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 235. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Butler of the 55th, Carter of the 42nd and Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Morgan Burnett; and for other purposes.
SR 236. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th, Jeffares of the 17th and Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Andr Landers on the occasion of his 10th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 237. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Davenport of the 44th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Austin Nelson; and for other purposes.
SR 239. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Hill of the 4th, Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th, Jackson of the 2nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation and the CSX Corporation; and for other purposes.
SR 240. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Trooper Mark Bracewell; and for other purposes.
SR 241. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gordon Lowe; and for other purposes.

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SR 242. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 243. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Jackson of the 24th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Benjamin Jefferson Hulsey III on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Carter of the 42nd

Chance of the 16th

SB 8 SB 17
HB 77 SR 20

SENATE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 NINETEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
State Accounting Officer; contract with a third party to audit state contracts; annual report (APPROP-28th)
Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; membership, terms, meetings and duties (Substitute) (I&L-8th)
Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 (Substitute)(APPROP-4th) Ralston-7th
Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures-CA (Substitute)(FIN-21st)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

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SB 8. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Hill of the 4th, Butterworth of the 50th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state accounting office, so as to direct the state accounting officer to contract with a third party to audit state contracts for the purpose of recovering certain funds; to provide for an annual report; to provide for information from state agencies; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 8 by adding to line 12 following the word to, "seek competitive bids,"

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Staton, et al. amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B E Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B E Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 11.

SB 8, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Jason Carter

Science and Technology

District 42

Judiciary

327-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Public Safety

Atlanta, GA 30334

Special Judiciary

Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

It was my intent to vote "yes" on SB 8 this morning.

/s/ Jason Carter 2/24/11

SB 17. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; 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 17:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; 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. Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-1-19. (a) The Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits is hereby established, effective February 1, 2012, to advise the Governor and the General Assembly on the social and financial impact of current and proposed mandated benefits and providers, in the manner set forth in this Code section. The advisory commission shall be composed of 16 members and three ex officio members. Twelve members shall be appointed by the Governor on or after February 1, 2012, as follows: one dentist, one family practice physician, one physician who is a specialist in chronic disease, one chief medical officer of a general, acute care hospital, one allied health professional, one representative of small business, one representative of a major industry, one expert in the field of medical ethics, one representative of the accident and health insurance industry, one representative from the Georgia Association of Health Plans, and two citizen members. The Senate Committee on Assignments shall appoint one member from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and one member from the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from the House Committee on Health and Human Services and one member from the House Committee on Insurance. The commissioner of community health, the Commissioner of Labor, and the Commissioner of Insurance shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members. All members shall be appointed for terms of four years each, except that appointments to fill vacancies shall be made for the unexpired terms. (b) No person shall be eligible to serve for or during more than two successive fouryear terms; but after the expiration of a term of two years or less, or after the expiration of the remainder of a term to which appointed to fill a vacancy, two additional four-year terms may be served by such a member if so appointed. (c) The advisory commission shall meet regularly and at the request of the Governor. The first meeting of the advisory commission shall be held no later than March 1, 2012, at which time the advisory commission shall select a chairperson and a vice chairperson, as determined by the membership. (d) The advisory commission shall:
(1) Develop and maintain, with the Department of Insurance, a system and program of data collection to assess the impact of mandated benefits and providers, including costs to employers and insurers, impact of treatment, cost savings in the health care system, number of providers, and other data as may be appropriate; (2) Advise and assist the Department of Insurance on matters relating to mandated insurance benefits and provider regulations; (3) Prescribe the format, content, and timing of information to be submitted to the advisory commission in its assessment of proposed and existing mandated benefits

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and providers. Such format, content, and timing requirements shall be binding upon all parties submitting information to the advisory commission in its assessment of proposed and existing mandated benefits and providers; (4) Provide assessments of proposed and existing mandated benefits and providers and other studies of mandated benefits and provider issues as requested by the General Assembly; (5) Provide additional information and recommendations, relating to any system of mandated health insurance benefits and providers, to the Governor and the General Assembly, upon request; and (6) Report annually on its activities to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having jurisdiction over insurance by December 1 of each year. (e) Members of the advisory commission shall receive for their attendance of meetings of the advisory commission the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees pursuant to Code Section 28-1-8. (f)(1) Whenever legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider is proposed, the standing committee of the General Assembly having jurisdiction over the proposal shall request that the advisory commission prepare and forward to the Governor and the General Assembly a study that assesses the social and financial impact and the medical efficacy of the proposed mandate. The advisory commission shall be given a period of six months, or until commencement of the next General Assembly, whichever is longer, to complete and submit its assessment. (2) The advisory commission shall assess the social and financial impact and the medical efficacy of existing mandated benefits and providers in effect as of January 1, 2012. The advisory commission shall submit a schedule of evaluations to the standing committees of the General Assembly having jurisdiction over health insurance matters by May 1, 2012, setting forth the dates by which particular mandates shall be evaluated by the advisory commission. The evaluations shall be completed and submitted to such standing committees no later than December 31, 2012. (g) The Department of Insurance, the Department of Labor, the Department of Community Health, and such other state agencies as may be considered appropriate by the advisory commission shall provide staff assistance to the advisory commission."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B E Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B E Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner N Tate E Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 16.

SB 17, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The President recognized the Honorable Congressman Tom Graves. Congressman Tom Graves addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 4th.

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B.77 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, known as the general appropriations Act, approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164, so as to make, provide and change certain appropriations for the operation of 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:

An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the general appropriations Act, approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164, is amended by striking everything following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof the following: That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011:

HB 77

Governor House

SAC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

$18,052,709,014 $18,052,709,014 $18,052,709,014

$15,393,312,004 $15,393,312,004 $15,393,312,004

$152,157,908 $152,157,908 $152,157,908

$852,687,517 $852,687,517 $852,687,517

$1,158,703,915 $1,158,703,915 $1,158,703,915

$146,798,829 $146,798,829 $146,798,829

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

$215,766,054 $215,766,054 $215,766,054

$13,089,537,339 $13,087,457,278 $13,093,257,278

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

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ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

$126,169,790 $126,169,790

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$128,845,615 $128,845,615

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

$55,042,413 $55,042,413

ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579

$4,420,793

$4,420,793

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$16,164,705 $16,164,705

ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth

$1,873,212

$1,873,212

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475 $241,475

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 $165,535,960 $165,535,960

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$4,862,461

$4,862,461

ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708

$1,377,518

$1,377,518

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$609,072,571 $608,624,254

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$913,649

$913,649

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$20,499,743 $20,499,743

ARRA-Special Education Grants to States

$313,758,336 $313,758,336

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

$500,000

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$281,804,229 $281,804,229

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $911,000

$911,000

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$137,772,708 $137,772,708

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$13,383,988 $13,383,988

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159 $17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,768,626,798 $3,770,674,798

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,659,442 $1,143,659,442

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$75,075,088 $75,075,088

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737 $24,651,737

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$21,823,532 $21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,248,188,881 $5,244,509,137

$126,169,790 $128,845,615 $55,042,413
$4,420,793 $16,164,705
$1,873,212 $241,475
$165,535,960 $600,000
$4,862,461 $1,377,518
$600,000 $2,494,714 $608,624,254
$913,649 $20,499,743 $313,758,336
$500,000 $281,804,229
$2,053,194 $5,000,000 $4,400,000
$911,000 $94,324,807 $137,772,708 $13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,776,474,798 $1,143,659,442 $75,075,088 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $5,244,509,137

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $51,433,454

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$3,112,268

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$92,673,216

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$246,071,935

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,957

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $342,224,957

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$35,215,991

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,984,481,349

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$7,224,255

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$7,224,255

Reserved Fund Balances

$103,486,041

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

$17,053,397

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$86,432,644

Interest and Investment Income

$3,938,129

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,938,129

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,225,631,181

Hospital Authorities

$214,057,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,011,573,353

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$210,974,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$210,974,903

Royalties and Rents

$1,632,342

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$1,632,342

Sales and Services

$2,418,499,194

Fees Retained for License Plate Production

$3,926,892

Record Center Storage Fees

$435,771

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,413,120,403

Specialty License Plate Revenues

$1,016,128

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$13,095,304

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$13,095,304

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,460,839,719

State Funds Transfers

$3,449,000,124

Accounting System Assessments

$12,192,899

$51,433,454 $3,112,268
$92,673,216 $246,071,935 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $35,215,991 $4,984,871,349
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $103,486,041 $17,053,397 $86,432,644 $3,938,129 $3,938,129 $2,225,221,181 $214,057,828 $2,011,163,353 $211,774,903 $211,774,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,418,499,194 $3,926,892
$435,771 $2,413,120,403
$1,016,128 $13,095,304 $13,095,304 $3,484,973,793 $3,473,158,335 $12,192,899

$51,433,454 $3,112,268
$92,673,216 $246,071,935 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $35,215,991 $4,985,871,349
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $104,886,041 $17,053,397 $87,832,644 $3,938,129 $3,938,129 $2,225,621,181 $214,057,828 $2,011,563,353 $210,974,903 $210,974,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,418,499,194 $3,926,892
$435,771 $2,413,120,403
$1,016,128 $13,095,304 $13,095,304 $3,484,973,793 $3,473,158,335 $12,192,899

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Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

Agency to Agency Contracts

$7,344,345

$7,344,345

$7,344,345

Health Insurance Payments

$2,900,765,346 $2,924,923,557 $2,924,923,557

Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

Indemnification Funds

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4

$34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082

Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

Liability Funds

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

Loss Control Funds

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

Mail and Courier Services

$1,330,388

$1,330,388

$1,330,388

Merit System Assessments

$8,829,646

$8,829,646

$8,829,646

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$333,430

$333,430

$333,430

Motor Vehicle Rental Payments

$203,686

$203,686

$203,686

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$287,972,507 $287,972,507 $287,972,507

Property Insurance Funds

$23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185

Rental Payments for GBA Facilities

$956,979

$956,979

$956,979

Retirement Payments

$45,277,068 $45,277,068 $45,277,068

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$2,621,163

$2,621,163

$2,621,163

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404

Workers Compensation Funds

$66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Federal Funds Transfers

$7,378,075

$7,353,938

$7,353,938

FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$3,716,519

$3,692,382

$3,692,382

FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,126,727,702 $36,125,037,641 $36,131,837,641

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Changes in Fund Availability
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances State Health Benefit Plan Reserves Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$163,348,753 ($5,354,366)
$152,157,908 ($8,001,483) $31,051,654 $6,736,395 ($13,241,355)
$213,429,137 ($37,725,859) ($2,300,000) ($2,315,457) ($139,837,002) ($68,502,046) $354,558,590 ($5,863,987) $24,603,056 $40,173,943 $13,329,710 $27,293,282 $27,293,282 $10,014,907 $41,777,760 $36,402,531 ($43,306,700) $79,709,231
($32,488) ($32,488) $749,841 $749,841 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,657,876

$163,348,753 ($5,354,366)
$152,157,908 ($8,001,483) $31,051,654 $6,736,395 ($13,241,355)
$211,349,076 ($37,725,859) ($2,300,000) ($2,315,457) ($140,285,319) ($68,502,046) $356,606,590 ($5,863,987) $20,923,312 $40,173,943 $13,329,710 $27,293,282 $27,293,282 $10,014,907 $42,167,760 $36,402,531 ($43,306,700) $79,709,231
($32,488) ($32,488) $339,841 $339,841 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $3,657,876

$163,348,753 ($5,354,366)
$152,157,908 ($8,001,483) $31,051,654 $6,736,395 ($13,241,355)
$217,149,066 ($37,725,859) ($2,300,000) ($2,315,457) ($140,285,319) ($68,502,046) $362,406,590 ($5,863,987) $20,923,312 $40,173,943 $13,329,710 $27,293,272 $27,293,272 $10,014,907 $43,167,760 $37,802,531 ($43,306,700) $81,109,231
($32,488) ($32,488) $739,841 $739,841 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,657,876

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds
Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,657,876 ($10,586,409) $61,604,473
$691,316 $50,000
$51,644,284 $549,082
$7,115,245 $54,546
$1,500,000 ($779,312)
($71,411,570) $407,969,241

$3,657,876 $13,547,665 $85,762,684
$691,316 $50,000
$75,802,495 $549,082
$7,115,245 $54,546
$1,500,000 ($803,449)
($24,137) ($71,411,570) $430,413,254

$3,657,876 $13,547,665 $85,762,684
$691,316 $50,000 $75,802,495 $549,082 $7,115,245 $54,546 $1,500,000 ($803,449) ($24,137) ($71,411,570) $437,213,244

Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($38,286,442)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

($38,286,442)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 ($38,286,442)

($38,286,442) ($38,286,442) ($38,286,442)

($38,286,432) ($38,286,432) ($38,286,432)

Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$9,631,896

$9,773,562

$9,631,896

$9,773,562

$9,631,896

$9,773,562

$9,773,562 $9,773,562 $9,773,562

Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,195,129

$1,195,129

$1,195,129

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129

1.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($43,864)

($43,864)

1.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,577

($43,864) $18,577

1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)

$1,151,265

$1,169,842

$1,169,842

$1,151,265

$1,169,842

$1,169,842

$1,151,265

$1,169,842

$1,169,842

Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

2.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($43,837)

($43,837)

2.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,541

($43,837) $14,541

2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)

$1,052,088

$1,066,629

$1,066,629

$1,052,088

$1,066,629

$1,066,629

$1,052,088

$1,066,629

$1,066,629

Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

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3.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($199,705)

($199,705)

($199,705)

3.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$92,138

$92,138

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)

$6,543,584

$6,635,722

$6,635,722

$6,543,584

$6,635,722

$6,635,722

$6,543,584

$6,635,722

$6,635,722

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

4.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($36,873)

($36,873)

($36,873)

4.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$16,410

$16,410

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$884,959

$901,369

$901,369

State General Funds

$884,959

$901,369

$901,369

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$884,959

$901,369

$901,369

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$16,850,250 $17,093,475 $16,850,250 $17,093,475 $16,850,250 $17,093,475

Continuation Budget

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,093,475 $17,093,475 $17,093,475
$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

5.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($467,343)

($467,343)

($467,343)

5.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$243,225

$243,225

5.100-House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)
$16,850,250 $17,093,475 $17,093,475 $16,850,250 $17,093,475 $17,093,475 $16,850,250 $17,093,475 $17,093,475

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,010,364

$8,478,193

$8,010,364

$8,478,193

$8,010,364

$8,478,193

$8,478,193 $8,478,193 $8,478,193

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Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

6.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($138,014)

($138,014)

($138,014)

6.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,640

$23,640

6.3 Increase funds to offset anticipated FY2011 expenses related to redistricting.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,884,937

$3,408,577

$3,408,577

State General Funds

$2,884,937

$3,408,577

$3,408,577

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,884,937

$3,408,577

$3,408,577

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

7.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($108,017)

($108,017)

7.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($425)

7.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($108,017) ($425)

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State General Funds

($132,495)

($132,495)

7.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,014

$23,014

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,350,630

$2,240,724

$2,240,724

State General Funds

$2,350,630

$2,240,724

$2,240,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,350,630

$2,240,724

$2,240,724

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

8.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

8.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,095

$54,095

8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,774,797

$2,828,892

$2,828,892

State General Funds

$2,774,797

$2,828,892

$2,828,892

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,774,797

$2,828,892

$2,828,892

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$29,934,016 $29,934,016

$29,934,016 $29,934,016

$29,934,016 $29,934,016

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$29,934,016 $29,311,286

$29,934,016 $29,311,286

$602,170

$692,170

$602,170

$692,170

$30,536,186 $30,003,456

$29,311,286 $29,311,286
$692,170 $692,170 $30,003,456

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

9.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,788)

($8,788)

9.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$477,171

$477,171

9.3 Increase funds to recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

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9.4 Reduce funds by holding six positions vacant and not filling anticipated vacancies due to retirement and attrition.

State General Funds

($656,000)

($656,000)

9.5 Reduce funds for operations by foregoing training and development and reducing the number of audits that require travel.

State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

9.6 Reduce funds for computer charges.

State General Funds

($124,640)

($124,640)

9.7 Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses and contracts.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,307,561 $25,670,304 $25,670,304

State General Funds

$26,307,561 $25,670,304 $25,670,304

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$602,170

$692,170

$692,170

Intergovernmental Transfers

$602,170

$692,170

$692,170

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$602,170

$692,170

$692,170

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,909,731 $26,362,474 $26,362,474

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

10.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds

($394)

($394)

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10.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,448

$25,448

10.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position.

State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

10.4 Reduce funds for operations, computer expenses and telecommunications due to reduced need from a reduced workforce.

State General Funds

($18,000)

($18,000)

10.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,564,259

$1,549,313

$1,549,313

State General Funds

$1,564,259

$1,549,313

$1,549,313

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,259

$1,549,313

$1,549,313

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

11.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,170

$1,170

11.2 Increase funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB206 (2010 session).

State General Funds

$40,000

$40,000

11.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,542

$162,712

$162,712

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542 $121,542

$162,712 $162,712

$162,712 $162,712

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to

provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity

of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility

companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

12.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($657)

12.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,960

12.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($25,000)

12.4 Reduce funds for operations and computer expenses.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($657) $33,960 ($25,000) ($20,000)

12.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to

provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity

of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility

companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,940,654

$1,928,957

$1,928,957

State General Funds

$1,940,654

$1,928,957

$1,928,957

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,940,654

$1,928,957

$1,928,957

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Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$12,531,853 $12,533,664

$12,531,853 $12,533,664

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$12,681,853 $12,683,664

$12,575,030 $12,575,030
$150,000 $150,000 $12,725,030

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

13.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($296)

($296)

13.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($912)

($912)

13.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$213,772

$213,772

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13.4 Reduce funds for administrative personnel and operations. State General Funds

($210,753)

($169,387)

13.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,533,664 $12,575,030

State General Funds

$12,531,853 $12,533,664 $12,575,030

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,681,853 $12,683,664 $12,725,030

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$13,773,225 $13,125,731

$13,773,225 $13,125,731

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$619,295

$619,295

$619,295

$619,295

$16,945,455 $16,297,961

$12,984,365 $12,984,365
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,156,595

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Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

14.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$65,013

$65,013

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

$65,013

$65,013

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$237,903

$237,903

$237,903

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
15.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

$684,572

$684,572

$684,572 ($20,283)

15.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,072

$507,072

$486,789

State General Funds

$507,072

$507,072

$486,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$177,500

$177,500

$177,500

Sales and Services

$177,500

$177,500

$177,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$177,500

$177,500

$177,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$684,572

$684,572

$664,289

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the

Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the

Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the

Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for

Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

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16.1 Increase funds due to the PeopleSoft billing increase.

State General Funds

$24,916

$0

$0

16.2 Increase funds for space and equipment rental costs associated with the acquisition of additional space.

State General Funds

$50,627

$0

$0

16.3 Increase funds due to the increase in the annual supplemental fee for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts.

State General Funds

$6,691

$0

$0

16.4 Increase funds for grants to local organizations providing legal services to victims of domestic violence.

State General Funds

$99,324

$0

$0

16.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($588)

($588)

16.6 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($70,691)

($70,691)

16.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$98,498

$98,498

16.8 Reduce funds for personnel and operations, to be spread among all Judicial Council subprograms. (S:Exempt accountability courts)

State General Funds

($482,381)

($482,381)

16.9 Reduce funds to reflect a rental payment credit from the Georgia Building Authority.

State General Funds

($100,000)

16.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the

Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the

Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the

Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for

Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,241,074 $11,604,354 $11,504,354

State General Funds

$12,241,074 $11,604,354 $11,504,354

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,552,935 $268,905 $268,905 $268,905
$15,062,914

$2,552,935 $268,905 $268,905 $268,905
$14,426,194

$2,552,935 $268,905 $268,905 $268,905
$14,326,194

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

17.1 Increase funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges. (H:Increase funds for outstanding legal bills ($56,734) and operations and prosecutions of three judges, for the rest of FY2011 ($35,000))

State General Funds

$106,734

$91,734

$106,734

17.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,226

$4,226

17.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$358,483

$347,709

$362,709

State General Funds

$358,483

$347,709

$362,709

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,483

$347,709

$362,709

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Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

18.1 Increase funds to ensure indigent death-sentenced inmates are adequately represented in legal proceedings.

State General Funds

$36,083

$36,083

$0

18.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$601,583

$601,583

$565,500

State General Funds

$601,583

$601,583

$565,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$601,583

$601,583

$565,500

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$6,765,382

$6,762,764

$6,765,382

$6,762,764

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,212,838

$7,210,220

$6,762,764 $6,762,764
$447,456 $447,456 $7,210,220

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Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

19.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,491)

19.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,637

19.3 Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position.

State General Funds

($24,764)

($2,491) $24,637 ($24,764)

19.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,464,821

$1,462,203

$1,462,203

State General Funds

$1,464,821

$1,462,203

$1,462,203

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,912,277

$1,909,659

$1,909,659

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

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20.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

State General Funds

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$55,767,074 $56,352,644

$55,767,074 $56,352,644

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$57,569,201 $58,154,771

$56,550,522 $56,550,522
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,352,649

Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

21.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,331)

($8,331)

21.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$199,952 $199,952 $199,952

$199,952 $199,952 $199,952

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

22.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,007,693

$1,007,693

22.2 Eliminate funds for all state-funded victim advocate positions, beginning in April 2011.

State General Funds

($197,878)

$0

22.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($259,000)

($259,000)

22.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,355,569 $50,906,384 $51,104,262

State General Funds

$50,355,569 $50,906,384 $51,104,262

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,157,696 $52,708,511 $52,906,389

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Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

23.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$12,323

23.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,954)

23.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,717

23.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($21,000)

$12,323 ($4,954) $56,717 ($21,000)

23.100 -Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,246,308

$5,246,308

State General Funds

$5,203,222

$5,246,308

$5,246,308

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,246,308

$5,246,308

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$57,314,930 $57,821,988 $57,314,930 $57,821,988 $57,314,930 $57,821,988

$57,608,855 $57,608,855 $57,608,855

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Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

24.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,575)

24.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($52,264)

24.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,164

24.4 Reduce funds for one vacant paralegal position.

State General Funds

($49,315)

($8,575) $0
$20,164 ($49,315)

24.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,142,896 $1,142,896 $1,142,896

$1,195,160 $1,195,160 $1,195,160

Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

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25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$45,627

25.2 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

$0

$45,627 ($85,060)

25.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,172,122

$2,087,062

State General Funds

$2,126,495

$2,172,122

$2,087,062

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,172,122

$2,087,062

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$929,555

$929,555

26.2 Reduce funds for three vacant clerk positions. (H and S:Reduce funds for five vacant clerk positions)

State General Funds

($226,824)

($226,824)

26.3 Reduce funds for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.

State General Funds

($128,073)

($256,146)

26.4 Reduce funds for fringe benefits to reflect judge vacancies in July and August 2011.

State General Funds

($23,237)

($23,237)

26.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

$0

$0

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26.6 Reduce funds for the delay of Westlaw/Lexis payment until July 2011.

State General Funds

$0

26.7 Reduce funds by shifting payment for habeas records storage to July 2011.

State General Funds

$0

26.8 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$0 $0 ($52,264)

26.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,955,549 $54,506,970 $54,326,633

State General Funds

$53,955,549 $54,506,970 $54,326,633

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $54,506,970 $54,326,633

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$7,726,631

$7,871,096

$7,726,631

$7,871,096

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$8,281,562

$8,426,027

$7,871,096 $7,871,096
$554,931 $554,931 $8,426,027

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Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

27.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,307)

27.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$14,995

27.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$136,777

($7,307) $14,995 $136,777

27.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,726,631

$7,871,096

$7,871,096

State General Funds

$7,726,631

$7,871,096

$7,871,096

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$554,931 $554,931 $8,426,027

$554,931 $554,931 $8,426,027

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$3,691,354

$3,759,308

$3,691,354

$3,759,308

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$15,884,253 $15,952,207

$3,759,308 $3,759,308 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,952,207

State Accounting Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial

management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory

reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and

efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

28.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($570)

($570)

($570)

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28.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$355

$355

$355

28.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($146,084)

($146,084)

($146,084)

28.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$67,954

$67,954

28.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial

management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory

reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and

efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,691,354 $3,691,354 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,884,253

$3,759,308 $3,759,308 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,952,207

$3,759,308 $3,759,308 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,952,207

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$9,390,353

$7,457,930

$9,390,353

$7,457,930

$18,811,644 $18,811,644

$973,720

$973,720

$3,138,129

$3,138,129

$12,946,896 $12,946,896

$1,752,899

$1,752,899

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

$168,398,371 $166,465,948

$7,957,930 $7,957,930 $18,811,644
$973,720 $3,138,129 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $166,965,948

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Mail and Courier Services Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

29.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($944)

($944)

29.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,458)

($3,458)

29.3 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate three positions.

State General Funds

($248,417)

($248,417)

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902
($944)
($3,458)
($248,417)

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29.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($97,268)

($97,268)

($97,268)

29.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,595

$18,595

29.6 Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program and replace state funds.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($831,336) $831,336
$0

($831,336) $831,336
$0

29.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,567,492

$754,751

$754,751

State General Funds

$1,567,492

$754,751

$754,751

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,095,022

$1,926,358

$1,926,358

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$831,336

$831,336

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$831,336

$831,336

Sales and Services

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

State Funds Transfers

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

Agency to Agency Contracts

$142,727

$142,727

$142,727

Mail and Courier Services

$250,719

$250,719

$250,719

Motor Vehicle Rental Payments

$203,686

$203,686

$203,686

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$759,169

$759,169

$759,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,018,815

$4,037,410

$4,037,410

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$158,370 $158,370

$158,370 $158,370

$158,370 $158,370

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138
$1,178,511

30.1 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with reserves for operations.

State General Funds

($158,370)

$1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138
$1,178,511
($158,370)

$1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138
$1,178,511
($158,370)

30.100-Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Reserved Fund Balances

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Mail and Courier

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to

state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Mail and Courier Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

31.100 -Mail and Courier

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to

state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Mail and Courier Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Indemnification Funds Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Property Insurance Funds Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

32.1 Increase funds to reflect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium increases to state agencies.

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

32.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation

Program.

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Indemnification Funds Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Property Insurance Funds Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599
$716,378 $28,427,991
$443,253 $23,019,185
$1,861,994 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $136,459,599

$136,459,599 $136,459,599
$716,378 $28,427,991
$443,253 $23,019,185
$1,861,994 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $136,459,599

$136,459,599 $136,459,599
$716,378 $28,427,991
$443,253 $23,019,185
$1,861,994 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $136,459,599

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small

and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

33.1 Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program. Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

($831,336)

($831,336)

33.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small

and/or Minority Business Vendors.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$11,448,422 $11,448,422 $11,448,422 $11,448,422

$11,448,422 $11,448,422 $11,448,422 $11,448,422

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

34.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Reserved Fund Balances

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Sales and Services

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489

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State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

35.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($17,480)

($17,480)

($17,480)

35.2 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($2,257)

($2,257)

($2,257)

35.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($275,691)

($275,691)

($275,691)

35.4 Increase other funds for operations.

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

35.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$52,499

$52,499

35.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,469,651

$2,522,150

$2,522,150

State General Funds

$2,469,651

$2,522,150

$2,522,150

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

State Funds Transfers

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,770,456

$3,822,955

$3,822,955

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

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36.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($3,694)

($3,694)

($3,694)

36.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,483

$42,483

$42,483

State General Funds

$42,483

$42,483

$42,483

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,483

$42,483

$42,483

Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the

safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

37.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$49,558

$49,558

$49,558

37.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($244,275)

($244,275)

($244,275)

37.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($223,144)

($223,144)

($223,144)

37.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$27,819

$27,819

37.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,200,000)

($700,000)

37.100 -Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the

safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,310,727

$4,138,546

$4,638,546

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,310,727 $5,310,727

$4,138,546 $4,138,546

$4,638,546 $4,638,546

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

38.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $49,097,515). (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

39.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($32,488) ($32,488)

($32,488) ($32,488)

($32,488) ($32,488)

39.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,218,129 $3,138,129 $3,138,129
$80,000 $80,000 $3,218,129

$3,218,129 $3,138,129 $3,138,129
$80,000 $80,000 $3,218,129

$3,218,129 $3,138,129 $3,138,129
$80,000 $80,000 $3,218,129

Section Total - Continuation

$29,991,014 $29,991,014
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

$29,991,014 $29,991,014
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

$29,991,014 $29,991,014
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

Section Total - Final

$28,803,362 $29,324,663

$28,803,362 $29,324,663

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$9,711,527

$9,711,527

$425,000

$425,000

$9,286,527

$9,286,527

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$45,924,990 $46,446,291

$29,324,663 $29,324,663
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $46,446,291

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Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

40.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($187,011)

($187,011)

($187,011)

40.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,929,836

$2,929,836

$2,929,836

State General Funds

$2,929,836

$2,929,836

$2,929,836

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,929,836

$2,929,836

$2,929,836

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

41.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,253

$15,253

$15,253

41.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,499)

($11,499)

($11,499)

41.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($819,181)

($819,181)

($819,181)

41.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$374,370

$374,370

41.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,613,701 $15,988,071 $15,988,071

State General Funds

$15,613,701 $15,988,071 $15,988,071

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,931,240

$8,931,240

$8,931,240

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $31,362,859

$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $31,737,229

$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $31,737,229

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

42.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,606

$1,606

42.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

$1,606

State General Funds

($4,025)

($4,025)

($4,025)

42.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$66,149

$66,149

42.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,081,969

$2,148,118

$2,148,118

State General Funds

$2,081,969

$2,148,118

$2,148,118

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,281,969

$2,348,118

$2,348,118

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Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

43.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$3,287

$3,287

43.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,189)

($2,189)

43.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

$3,287 ($2,189)

State General Funds

$80,782

$80,782

43.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,296,866

$5,377,648

$5,377,648

State General Funds

$5,296,866

$5,377,648

$5,377,648

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

Sales and Services

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$557,183 $557,183 $6,469,336

$557,183 $557,183 $6,550,118

$557,183 $557,183 $6,550,118

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

44.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($183,893)

($183,893)

($183,893)

44.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,880,990 $2,880,990 $2,880,990

$2,880,990 $2,880,990 $2,880,990

$2,880,990 $2,880,990 $2,880,990

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,940,491 $11,091,754 $10,940,491 $11,091,754 $10,940,491 $11,091,754

$11,091,754 $11,091,754 $11,091,754

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Consumer Protection and Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

46.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($99)

($99)

46.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$395

$395

46.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,708

($99) $395 $3,708

46.100 -Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$209,201

$212,909

$212,909

State General Funds

$209,201

$212,909

$212,909

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$209,201

$212,909

$212,909

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

47.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($958)

($958)

47.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,804

$3,804

47.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($52,586)

($52,586)

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412
($958)
$3,804
($52,586)

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47.4 Reduce funds for one training manager position.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

47.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,264

$30,264

47.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,672

$1,891,936

$1,891,936

State General Funds

$1,861,672

$1,891,936

$1,891,936

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,861,672

$1,891,936

$1,891,936

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

48.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,399)

($3,399)

48.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($3,399)

State General Funds

$13,500

$13,500

48.3 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Reduce funds for temporary help and three positions)

$13,500

State General Funds

($91,000)

($128,741)

($128,741)

48.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$124,377

$124,377

48.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

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operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,057,458 $7,057,458 $7,057,458

$7,144,094 $7,144,094 $7,144,094

$7,144,094 $7,144,094 $7,144,094

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations,

and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

49.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($900)

($900)

49.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,576

$3,576

49.3 Reduce funds for four filled positions effective December 31, 2010.

State General Funds

($81,568)

($81,568)

49.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,655

($900) $3,576 ($81,568) $30,655

49.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations,

and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,812,160 $1,812,160 $1,812,160

$1,842,815 $1,842,815 $1,842,815

$1,842,815 $1,842,815 $1,842,815

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Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263 $48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$789,180,571 $799,795,642

State General Funds

$778,925,433 $789,540,504

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,715,017 $162,715,017

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $13,383,988 $13,383,988

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,995,862 $16,995,862

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$22,458,262 $22,458,262

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$51,433,454 $51,433,454

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,541,722 $20,541,722

$799,795,642 $789,540,504 $10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $37,901,729 $20,541,722

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,727,896 $5,839
$577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,044,520,845

$83,727,896 $5,839
$577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,055,135,916

$83,727,896 $5,839
$577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263 $48,098 $1,055,135,916

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive

gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

50.1 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

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341

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

50.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,492

$87,829

50.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive

gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,399,766 $43,412,258 $43,487,595

State General Funds

$43,399,766 $43,412,258 $43,487,595

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,367,245 $50,367,245 $50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$30,036,757 $30,036,757 $30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,795

$435,795

$435,795

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Sales and Services

$892

$892

$892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$892

$892

$892

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,202,806 $94,215,298 $94,290,635

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

51.1 Increase funds for 400 family supports, five crisis respite homes, and six mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$2,778,820

$2,778,820

$2,778,820

51.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$8,075,835

$8,075,835

$8,075,835

51.3 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,636,459 $411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459 $411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459 $411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

51.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,492,338

$2,617,082

51.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$197,428,657 $198,920,995 $200,045,739

State General Funds

$187,173,519 $188,665,857 $189,790,601

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Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$411,234

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $411,234

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$44,184,453

Sales and Services

$44,184,453

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$44,184,453

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$283,748,798

$10,255,138 $42,135,688 $11,087,995 $30,636,459
$411,234 $411,234 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $285,241,136

$10,255,138 $42,135,688 $11,087,995 $30,636,459
$411,234 $411,234 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $286,365,880

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

52.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$902,097

$1,461,260

52.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,707,405 $53,609,502 $54,168,665

State General Funds

$52,707,405 $53,609,502 $54,168,665

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,500 $52,733,905

$26,500 $53,636,002

$26,500 $54,195,165

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

53.1 Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$10,602,047 $10,602,047 $10,602,047

53.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$1,564,772

$1,564,772

$1,564,772

53.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,012,914

$1,660,664

53.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$226,394,464 $227,407,378 $228,055,128

State General Funds

$226,394,464 $227,407,378 $228,055,128

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,407,586 $20,407,586 $20,407,586

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Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,715,219

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,789,188

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$903,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,303,357

Sales and Services

$2,303,357

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,303,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$249,105,407

$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $250,118,321

$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $250,766,071

Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$201,141

$323,462

54.100-Adult Nursing Home Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,770,981

$2,972,122

$3,094,443

State General Funds

$2,770,981

$2,972,122

$3,094,443

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,783,753 $11,984,894 $12,107,215

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

55.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$40,443

55.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,097,715

$3,097,715

$3,138,158

State General Funds

$3,097,715

$3,097,715

$3,138,158

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,976,086 $10,976,086 $10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$226,000

$226,000

$226,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$10,750,086 $10,750,086 $10,750,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,073,801 $14,073,801 $14,114,244

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

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56.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,190

$59,253

56.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,462,945

$8,491,135

$8,522,198

State General Funds

$8,462,945

$8,491,135

$8,522,198

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,839

$65,839

$65,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,427,476 $11,455,666 $11,486,729

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

57.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,013

$48,734

57.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,099,895

$3,129,908

$3,148,629

State General Funds

$3,099,895

$3,129,908

$3,148,629

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,099,895

$3,129,908

$3,148,629

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

58.1 Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures to budget.

State General Funds

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

58.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$726,402

$726,402

$726,402

58.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$97,057

$175,510

58.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$72,120,124 $72,217,181 $72,295,634

State General Funds

$72,120,124 $72,217,181 $72,295,634

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

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Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $84,222,457

$6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $84,319,514

$6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $84,397,967

Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,974,332 $33,974,332
$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332
$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332
$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343 $22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

59.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($138,259)

($138,259)

59.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$339,179

$339,179

($138,259) $339,179

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59.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization for software licensing.

State General Funds

$555,196

$555,196

$555,196

59.4 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

59.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,578,927

$436,423

59.100-Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,730,448 $39,309,375 $35,166,871

State General Funds

$34,730,448 $39,309,375 $35,166,871

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,643,883 $11,643,883 $11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$399,476

$399,476

$399,476

Intergovernmental Transfers

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,773,807 $51,352,734 $47,210,230

Direct Care and Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680
$6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680
$6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680
$6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

60.1 Transfer funds to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures to budget.

State General Funds

($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) ($3,576,293)

60.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,254,026

$3,671,583

60.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,032,762 $146,286,788 $147,704,345

State General Funds

$144,032,762 $146,286,788 $147,704,345

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,214,704 $27,214,704 $27,214,704

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $26,546,680

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $26,546,680

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

State Funds Transfers

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

Agency to Agency Contracts

$412,580

$412,580

$412,580

Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,560,046 $179,814,072 $181,231,629

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

61.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,952

61.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,792

$121,792

$148,744

State General Funds

$121,792

$121,792

$148,744

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,425,661 $12,425,661 $12,425,661

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$10,646,611 $10,646,611 $10,646,611

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,547,453 $12,547,453 $12,574,405

Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

62.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($4,049)

($4,049)

($4,049)

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62.100-Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,558

$46,558

$46,558

State General Funds

$46,558

$46,558

$46,558

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,474,182

$2,474,182

$2,474,182

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

63.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,876

$5,876

63.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$767,059

$772,935

$772,935

State General Funds

$767,059

$772,935

$772,935

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059

$772,935

$772,935

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015

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Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$47,528,339 $37,876,973

$27,722,286 $27,876,973

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$11,514,015 $11,514,015

$339,070

$339,070

$9,895,929

$9,895,929

$1,279,016

$1,279,016

$226,472,523 $216,821,157

$31,876,972 $27,876,972
$4,000,000 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $210,821,156

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

64.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,868

64.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,868 ($1,556)

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64.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$218,821

$222,689

$221,133

State General Funds

$218,821

$222,689

$221,133

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,525

$462,393

$460,837

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

65.1 Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

State General Funds

($171,786)

($171,786)

($171,786)

65.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 65.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

$20,327 ($15,000)

$20,327 ($15,000)

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65.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). State General Funds

($16,399)

65.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,300,085

$4,305,412

$4,289,013

State General Funds

$4,300,085

$4,305,412

$4,289,013

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,561,138

$4,566,465

$4,550,066

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

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66.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($118,736)

($118,736)

66.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,173

($58,624) $23,173

66.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,140,793

$1,163,966

$1,224,078

State General Funds

$1,140,793

$1,163,966

$1,224,078

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

Reserved Fund Balances

$83,091

$83,091

$83,091

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$83,091

$83,091

$83,091

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Sales and Services

$581,388

$581,388

$581,388

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$581,388

$581,388

$581,388

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,024,440

$5,047,613

$5,107,725

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318 $66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

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68.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($38,281)

($78,281)

68.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$15,876

68.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($78,281) $15,876 ($6,869)

68.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,601,150

$1,577,026

$1,570,157

State General Funds

$1,601,150

$1,577,026

$1,570,157

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$309,587

$309,587

$309,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Sales and Services

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,116,365 $47,092,241 $47,085,372

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,828 $4,631,991

$3,837,828 $4,631,991

$3,837,828 $4,631,991

69.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

71.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,255

71.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,738)

$18,255 ($16,738)

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71.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). State General Funds

($20,136)

71.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,080,551

$1,082,068

$1,061,932

State General Funds

$1,080,551

$1,082,068

$1,061,932

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,361,176

$1,362,693

$1,342,557

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by

allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental

housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families

allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

72.1 Eliminate funds for the down payment assistance loans and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

State General Funds

($2,621,738) ($2,621,738) ($2,621,738)

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72.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by

allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental

housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families

allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,275,826 $121,275,826 $121,275,826

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

73.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,691)

($16,691)

73.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,425

73.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,691) $6,425 ($2,226)

73.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$357,471

$363,896

$361,670

State General Funds

$357,471

$363,896

$361,670

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$357,471

$363,896

$361,670

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Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

74.1 Eliminate one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

74.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,032,892

$3,032,892

$3,032,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

$3,032,892

$3,032,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

Reserved Fund Balances

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

Intergovernmental Transfers

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,394,954

$5,394,954

$5,394,954

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State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

75.1 Reduce funds for personnel. (H:Reduce funds for operations)(S:Reduce funds for operations and redistribute additional reduction among other programs)

State General Funds

($91,738)

($20,000)

($20,000)

75.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,026

$13,026

75.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,337)

75.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$762,939

$847,703

$837,366

State General Funds

$762,939

$847,703

$837,366

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$320,793

$320,793

$320,793

Intergovernmental Transfers

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$199,640 $199,640 $1,088,732

$199,640 $199,640 $1,173,496

$199,640 $199,640 $1,163,159

State Economic Development Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

76.1 Reduce funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

State General Funds

($256,692)

($256,692)

($256,692)

76.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,006

$1,006

76.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,590)

76.100 -State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,303,392

$6,304,398

$6,301,808

State General Funds

$6,303,392

$6,304,398

$6,301,808

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,681 $6,471,660

$154,681 $6,472,666

$154,681 $6,470,076

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

77.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$286,358

$286,358

$286,358

State General Funds

$286,358

$286,358

$286,358

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358

$286,358

$286,358

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

78.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,396)

($15,396)

($15,396)

78.2 Reduce funds for personnel in Administration.

State General Funds

($63,101)

($63,101)

($63,101)

78.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal funds for personnel in Transportation Project Planning.

State General Funds

($255,949)

($255,949)

($255,949)

78.4 Increase funds for Xpress operations in Transit Implementation due to loss of federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and local funds.

State General Funds

$5,781,779

$5,781,779

$5,781,779

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78.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$52,731

$52,731

78.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,637,834

$8,690,565

$8,690,565

State General Funds

$8,637,834

$8,690,565

$8,690,565

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,637,834

$8,690,565

$8,690,565

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

79.1 Increase funds for rural economic development. (S:Fund $5,000,000 in FY2012)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

$4,000,000

79.100 -Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

$4,000,000

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

$4,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

$4,000,000

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees

Section Total - Continuation

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939

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367

Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$229,007,409 $229,007,409 $229,007,409

$6,597,625,021 $6,597,625,021 $6,597,625,021

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

$748,909,573 $748,909,573 $748,909,573

$913,649

$913,649

$913,649

$10,050,396 $10,050,396 $10,050,396

$433,475,529 $433,475,529 $433,475,529

$21,823,532 $21,823,532 $21,823,532

$5,138,246,929 $5,138,246,929 $5,138,246,929

$2,911,798

$2,911,798

$2,911,798

$232,742,225 $232,742,225 $232,742,225

$6,056,676

$6,056,676

$6,056,676

$288,675,871 $288,675,871 $288,675,871

$524,276

$524,276

$524,276

$60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$242,519

$242,519

$242,519

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

$3,139,220,382 $3,139,220,382 $3,139,220,382

$3,129,995,924 $3,129,995,924 $3,129,995,924

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

$12,098,890,939 $12,098,890,939 $12,098,890,939

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$2,209,021,931 $2,229,019,560

$1,759,275,661 $1,769,421,468

$100,697,429 $110,549,251

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$131,321,939 $131,321,939

$215,766,054 $215,766,054

$6,503,594,469 $6,499,466,408

$2,222,696,244 $1,757,098,152
$116,549,251 $1,960,848
$131,321,939 $215,766,054 $6,499,466,408

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ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$609,072,571 $608,624,254 $608,624,254

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$913,649

$913,649

$913,649

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$10,050,396 $10,050,396 $10,050,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$433,475,529 $433,475,529 $433,475,529

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $21,823,532 $21,823,532 $21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,162,849,985 $5,159,170,241 $5,159,170,241

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $2,911,798 $2,911,798 $2,911,798

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$246,071,935 $246,071,935 $246,071,935

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360 $13,930,360

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$326,078,402 $326,878,402 $326,078,402

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$524,276

$524,276

$524,276

Reserved Fund Balances

$96,762,628 $96,762,628 $96,762,628

Intergovernmental Transfers

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$2,042,519

$1,242,519

Sales and Services

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,188,826,142 $3,212,984,353 $3,212,984,353

State Funds Transfers

$3,188,755,453 $3,212,913,664 $3,212,913,664

Federal Funds Transfers

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,227,520,944 $12,268,348,723 $12,261,225,407

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694 $6,056,676

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,056,676 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139
$9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$6,056,676 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139
$9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$6,056,676 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139
$9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

80.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($174,670)

($174,670)

($174,670)

80.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($365,427)

($365,427)

($365,427)

80.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($23,553)

($23,553)

($23,553)

80.4 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

80.5 Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,280,085) ($1,280,085) ($1,280,085)

80.6 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,153,769 ($9,153,769)
$0

$9,153,769 ($9,153,769)
$0

$9,153,769 ($9,153,769)
$0

80.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$21,545

$21,545

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80.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,027,842

$9,049,387

$9,049,387

State General Funds

$3,875,403

$3,896,948

$3,896,948

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$33,352,970 $33,352,970 $33,352,970

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,193,412 $19,193,412 $19,193,412

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$187,504

$187,504

$187,504

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $41,694

$41,694

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360 $13,930,360

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $13,930,360 $13,930,360 $13,930,360

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,780,951 $42,802,496 $42,802,496

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

81.1 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

State General Funds 81.2 Replace funds. State General Funds

($47,864)

($47,864)

($47,864)

($138,249)

($138,249)

($138,249)

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,249 $0

$138,249 $0

81.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,347

$138,249 $0
$14,347

81.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,761,982

$7,776,329

$7,776,329

State General Funds

$1,148,733

$1,163,080

$1,163,080

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,742,564

$1,742,564

$1,742,564

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$967,454

$967,454

$967,454

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $775,110

$775,110

$775,110

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,504,546

$9,518,893

$9,518,893

Departmental Administration and Program Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

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Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179 $362,569,179 $362,569,179

82.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$42,034

$42,034

$42,034

82.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$901,615

$901,615

$901,615

82.3 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services Departmental Administration program for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).

State General Funds

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

82.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

82.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from space consolidation.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($31,032) ($31,032) ($62,064)

($31,032) ($31,032) ($62,064)

($31,032) ($31,032) ($62,064)

82.6 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to fully fund the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) conversion costs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,127,330 $11,533,106 $26,660,436

$15,127,330 $11,533,106 $26,660,436

$15,127,330 $11,533,106 $26,660,436

82.7 Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from the transition to a new MMIS vendor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,380,887) ($18,080,887) ($23,461,774)

($5,380,887) ($18,080,887) ($23,461,774)

($5,380,887) ($18,080,887) ($23,461,774)

82.8 Replace funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($200,000) $200,000

($200,000) $200,000

($200,000) $200,000

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

82.9 Replace funds with fraud control global settlements. (S:Reflect the additional reduction in the Medicaid: Low Income Medicaid program)

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,800,000) $1,800,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

82.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$673,957

$673,957

82.100-Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$97,799,200 $97,673,157 $98,473,157

State General Funds

$97,667,405 $97,541,362 $98,341,362

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$247,220,270 $247,220,270 $247,220,270

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,654,210

$5,654,210

$5,654,210

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$218,273,334 $218,273,334 $218,273,334

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $87,135

$87,135

$87,135

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,205,591 $23,205,591 $23,205,591

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,854,039

$3,654,039

$2,854,039

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$2,042,519

$1,242,519

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,242,519

$2,042,519

$1,242,519

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

State Funds Transfers

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$368,975,700 $369,649,657 $369,649,657

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

83.1 Eliminate funds for trauma registry contracts effective January 1, 2011 and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

State General Funds

($377,000)

($377,000)

($377,000)

83.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,224

$30,224

83.100-Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,705,935

$2,736,159

$2,736,159

State General Funds

$2,705,935

$2,736,159

$2,736,159

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,520,391 $34,520,391 $34,520,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$33,680,957 $33,680,957 $33,680,957

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $839,434

$839,434

$839,434

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,226,326 $37,256,550 $37,256,550

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

$25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

$25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

84.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($104,760)

($104,760)

($104,760)

84.2 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($84,121)

($84,121)

($84,121)

84.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Control Center.

State General Funds

($51,705)

($51,705)

($51,705)

84.4 Reduce funds by discontinuing laboratory testing available through the private sector.

State General Funds

($13,946)

($13,946)

($13,946)

84.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,268

$25,268

84.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,605,394

$3,630,662

$3,630,662

State General Funds

$3,489,757

$3,515,025

$3,515,025

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,141,516

$5,141,516

$5,141,516

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $196,750

$196,750

$196,750

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,789,666

$17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,814,934

$17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,814,934

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

85.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401

$401

85.2 Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHECs).

State General Funds

($70,950)

($70,950)

85.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,444

85.4 Reduce funds for the St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

State General Funds

($6,760)

$401 ($70,950) $54,444 ($6,760)

85.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,173,788 $6,173,788
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,862,626

$6,221,472 $6,221,472
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,910,310

$6,221,472 $6,221,472
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,910,310

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

86.1 Reduce funds for six new state licensure inspectors provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($478,181)

($478,181)

($478,181)

86.2 Eliminate funds for Adult Day Care licensure.

State General Funds

($90,921)

($90,921)

($90,921)

86.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73

$73

86.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($51,213)

($51,213)

86.5 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($378,000)

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86.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,409,187

$6,358,047

$5,980,047

State General Funds

$6,409,187

$6,358,047

$5,980,047

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,461,900

$8,461,900

$8,461,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,521,905

$5,521,905

$5,521,905

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,939,995

$2,939,995

$2,939,995

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$72,549

$72,549

$72,549

Sales and Services

$72,549

$72,549

$72,549

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$72,549

$72,549

$72,549

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,943,636 $14,892,496 $14,514,496

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

87.1 Reduce funds and use American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,867,720) ($1,867,720) ($1,867,720)

87.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,351

$5,351

87.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$805,373

$810,724

$810,724

State General Funds

$805,373

$810,724

$810,724

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,131,854 $10,131,854 $10,131,854

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ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $10,937,227

$2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $10,942,578

$2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $10,942,578

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

88.1 Increase funds to provide the state match for private hospitals deemed eligible by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. (H:Provide state matching funds for private hospitals those deemed and eligible by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program)(S:Provide state matching funds for private hospitals to participate in the DSH program)

State General Funds

$7,796,255 $21,726,201 $21,726,201

88.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,796,255 $21,726,201 $21,726,201

State General Funds

$7,796,255 $21,726,201 $21,726,201

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$257,789,618 $257,789,618 $257,789,618

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ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
Hospital Authorities Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $416,036,092

$713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $429,966,038

$713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $429,966,038

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

89.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($205,162)

89.2 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($167,798)

89.3 Reduce funds due to the phase out of the Babies Born Healthy program.

State General Funds

($339,605)

($205,162) ($167,798) ($339,605)

($205,162) ($167,798) ($339,605)

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89.4 Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include the provision of a minimum level of prenatal care services. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

89.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,853

$32,853

89.6 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H and S:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction)

State General Funds

($232,041)

($232,041)

89.100-Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,346,123 $25,146,935 $25,146,935

State General Funds

$25,346,123 $25,146,935 $25,146,935

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,633,604 $36,633,604 $36,633,604

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$10,050,396 $10,050,396 $10,050,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,903,475 $17,903,475 $17,903,475

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $8,518,482 $8,518,482 $8,518,482

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $161,251

$161,251

$161,251

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,054,727 $61,855,539 $61,855,539

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $300,059,204

$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $300,059,204

$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $300,059,204

90.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($854,036)

($854,036)

($854,036)

90.2 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H and S:Reflect in the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($482,041)

$0

$0

90.3 Reduce funds for contracts. (H and S:Eliminate funds for the Rally contract)

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

90.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$39,926

$39,926

90.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,014,044 $10,536,011 $10,536,011

State General Funds

$10,014,044 $10,536,011 $10,536,011

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$288,569,257 $288,569,257 $288,569,257

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$276,017,302 $276,017,302 $276,017,302

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $12,432,847 $12,432,847 $12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$119,108

$119,108

$119,108

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

Federal Funds Transfers

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$298,703,127 $299,225,094 $299,225,094

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Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

91.1 Reduce funds by discontinuing laboratory testing available through the private sector.

State General Funds

($268,689)

($268,689)

($268,689)

91.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$134,919

$134,919

91.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($300,000)

91.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,814,486 $29,949,405 $29,649,405

State General Funds

$29,814,486 $29,949,405 $29,649,405

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$59,218,809 $59,218,809 $59,218,809

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,734,320 $58,734,320 $58,734,320

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$484,489

$484,489

$484,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,033,295 $89,168,214 $88,868,214

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$3,699,910 $3,699,910

$3,699,910 $3,699,910

$3,699,910 $3,699,910

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

92.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($73,160)

($73,160)

($73,160)

92.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($112,519)

($112,519)

($112,519)

92.3 Reduce funds by discontinuing laboratory testing available through the private sector.

State General Funds

($35,478)

($35,478)

($35,478)

92.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,380

$41,380

92.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,478,753

$3,520,133

$3,520,133

State General Funds

$3,478,753

$3,520,133

$3,520,133

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$970,740

$970,740

$970,740

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$547,530

$547,530

$547,530

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$200,210

$200,210

$200,210

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $223,000

$223,000

$223,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,067,724

$5,109,104

$5,109,104

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Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

93.1 Replace funds due to the reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,395,388 ($69,395,388)
$0

$69,395,388 ($69,395,388)
$0

$69,395,388 ($69,395,388)
$0

93.2 Reduce funds due to savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($8,500,000) ($8,500,000) ($8,500,000)

93.3 Increase funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that reduce fee-for-service Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,940,202 $1,764,215

$5,940,202 $1,764,215

$5,940,202 $1,764,215

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,480,932 $22,185,349

$14,480,932 $22,185,349

$14,480,932 $22,185,349

93.4 Reduce funds for underperforming contracts.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,440,661) ($1,615,853) ($13,263,158) ($20,319,672)

($6,950,150) ($2,064,170) ($16,942,902) ($25,957,222)

($6,950,150) ($2,064,170) ($16,942,902) ($25,957,222)

93.5 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to align with projected expenditures.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,561,900 $13,234,697 $108,632,305 $166,428,902

$44,561,900 $13,234,697 $108,632,305 $166,428,902

$44,561,900 $13,234,697 $108,632,305 $166,428,902

93.6 Increase funds to reflect FY2010 reserves and use to fund expenses.

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,431,783 $7,115,245
$46,547,028

$39,431,783 $7,115,245
$46,547,028

$39,431,783 $7,115,245
$46,547,028

93.7 Reduce funds to reflect the reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($10,149,740) ($10,149,740) ($10,149,740)

93.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,022,425,844 $1,020,916,355 $1,020,916,355

State General Funds

$865,615,864 $864,106,375 $864,106,375

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$25,488,041 $25,488,041 $25,488,041

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,090,747,748 $3,086,619,687 $3,086,619,687

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$348,482,060 $348,033,743 $348,033,743

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,739,478,474 $2,735,798,730 $2,735,798,730

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,774,771 $39,431,783 $39,431,783 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $274,403,877 $274,403,877 $274,403,877 $4,489,352,240

$101,774,771 $39,431,783 $39,431,783 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $274,403,877 $274,403,877 $274,403,877 $4,483,714,690

$101,774,771 $39,431,783 $39,431,783 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $274,403,877 $274,403,877 $274,403,877 $4,483,714,690

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

94.1 Replace funds due to the reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,669,701
($61,669,701) $0

$51,817,879 $9,851,822
($61,669,701) $0

$45,817,879 $15,851,822 ($61,669,701)
$0

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94.2 Increase funds for the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer a CMO payment in FY2012.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,904,935 $16,306,534 $133,846,394 $205,057,863

$54,904,935 $16,306,534 $133,846,394 $205,057,863

$54,904,935 $16,306,534 $133,846,394 $205,057,863

94.3 Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration and Program Support program to fully fund the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) conversion costs.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($15,127,330) ($4,492,753) ($36,877,169) ($56,497,252)

($15,127,330) ($4,492,753) ($36,877,169) ($56,497,252)

($15,127,330) ($4,492,753) ($36,877,169) ($56,497,252)

94.4 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,894,661) ($2,938,673) ($24,121,050) ($36,954,384)

($9,894,661) ($2,938,673) ($24,121,050) ($36,954,384)

($9,894,661) ($2,938,673) ($24,121,050) ($36,954,384)

94.5 Reduce funds due to savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($1,500,000) ($1,600,000) ($2,400,000)

94.6 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,889,479 ($11,889,479)
$0

$11,889,479 ($11,889,479)
$0

$11,889,479 ($11,889,479)
$0

94.7 Transfer funds to the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid and the PeachCare programs to align with projected expenditures.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($48,969,859) ($14,543,842) ($119,377,958) ($182,891,659)

($48,969,859) ($14,543,842) ($119,377,958) ($182,891,659)

($48,969,859) ($14,543,842) ($119,377,958) ($182,891,659)

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94.8 Reduce funds to reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.

Hospital Provider Fee ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($13,241,355) ($3,932,627) ($32,279,569) ($49,453,551)

($13,241,355) ($3,932,627) ($32,279,569) ($49,453,551)

94.9 Increase funds to reflect FY2010 reserves and use to fund expenses.

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$40,037,932 $40,037,932

94.10 Reduce funds to reflect the reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($2,403,871) ($2,403,871)

94.11 Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.

State General Funds

($13,241,355) ($3,932,627) ($32,279,569) ($49,453,551)
$40,037,932
($2,403,871)
($6,008,284)

94.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$786,561,504 $786,461,504 $779,653,220

State General Funds

$509,226,431 $499,274,609 $486,466,325

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$88,684,309 $98,536,131 $104,536,131

Hospital Provider Fee

$188,650,764 $188,650,764 $188,650,764

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,204,150,815 $2,204,150,815 $2,204,150,815

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$260,590,511 $260,590,511 $260,590,511

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,943,560,304 $1,943,560,304 $1,943,560,304

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$52,366,248 $52,366,248 $52,366,248

Reserved Fund Balances

$40,037,932 $40,037,932 $40,037,932

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$40,037,932 $40,037,932 $40,037,932

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,056,495,414 $3,056,395,414 $3,049,587,130

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PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

95.1 Increase funds for the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer a CMO payment in FY2012.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,576,280 $20,475,468 $27,051,748

$6,576,280 $20,475,468 $27,051,748

$6,576,280 $20,475,468 $27,051,748

95.2 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

($6,531,064) ($6,531,064) ($6,531,064) ($20,870,086) ($20,870,086) ($20,870,086)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($27,401,150) ($27,401,150) ($27,401,150)

95.3 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to align with projected expenditures.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,407,959 $13,724,328 $18,132,287

95.4 Increase funds to reflect FY2010 reserves and use to fund expenses.

$4,407,959 $13,724,328 $18,132,287

$4,407,959 $13,724,328 $18,132,287

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$239,516

$239,516

$239,516

95.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,733,116 $70,733,116 $70,733,116

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State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,105,867 $1,627,249
$222,866,344 $222,866,344
$239,516 $239,516 $239,516 $151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $293,990,759

$69,105,867 $1,627,249
$222,866,344 $222,866,344
$239,516 $239,516 $239,516 $151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $293,990,759

$69,105,867 $1,627,249
$222,866,344 $222,866,344
$239,516 $239,516 $239,516 $151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $293,990,759

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

96.1 Reduce funds for general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($2,467,462)

$0

$0

96.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,657,221

$4,657,221

96.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,219,103 $66,343,786 $66,343,786

State General Funds

$59,219,103 $66,343,786 $66,343,786

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,205,654 $67,330,337 $67,330,337

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State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534%

and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 22.165%.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances State Health Benefit Plan Reserves
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

97.1 Reduce funds by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost sharing increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

($110,448,160) ($110,448,160) ($110,448,160)

97.2 Reduce funds for employee premium revenue due to the elimination of the OAP option.

Health Insurance Payments

($18,399,960) ($18,399,960) ($18,399,960)

97.3 Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

$8,279,974

$8,279,974

$8,279,974

97.4 Increase funds for the projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.

Health Insurance Payments

$69,800,000 $69,800,000 $69,800,000

97.5 Increase funds for the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$4,995,741

$4,995,741

$4,995,741

97.6 Increase funds to reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.

Health Insurance Payments

$54,421,666 $54,421,666 $54,421,666

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393

97.7 Increase funds for projected revenue ($17,458,106) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($18,481,780) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.

Health Insurance Payments

$35,939,886 $35,939,886 $35,939,886

97.8 Reduce funds due to the depletion of prior year reserves.

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

($43,306,700) ($43,306,700) ($43,306,700)

97.9 Reduce funds to reflect revenue and expense projections.

Health Insurance Payments

($74,413,502) ($74,413,502) ($74,413,502)

97.10 Increase funds for the state appropriation to the Department of Education, State Interagency Transfer Program, to support non-certificated school service personnel benefit expenses. (H and S:Reduce appropriation to the Department of Education State Interagency Transfer program)

Health Insurance Payments

$56,468,639 ($5,180,350) ($5,180,350)

97.11 Increase funds for per member per month billing for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010.

Health Insurance Payments

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000

97.12 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for May and June.

Health Insurance Payments

$85,807,200 $85,807,200

97.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.

State General Funds

$0

$0

97.100-State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,053,397 $17,053,397 $17,053,397

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Reserved Fund Balances State Health Benefit Plan Reserves
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,053,397 $17,053,397 $2,879,663,155 $2,879,663,155 $2,879,663,155 $2,896,716,552

$17,053,397 $17,053,397 $2,903,821,366 $2,903,821,366 $2,903,821,366 $2,920,874,763

$17,053,397 $17,053,397 $2,903,821,366 $2,903,821,366 $2,903,821,366 $2,920,874,763

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

98.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($97,118)

($97,118)

($97,118)

98.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,475

$44,475

98.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($226,790)

98.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,593,449

$3,637,924

$3,411,134

State General Funds

$3,593,449

$3,637,924

$3,411,134

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,094,129

$4,138,604

$3,911,814

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Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

99.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

Composite Board of Medical Examiners

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the

professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

100.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$36,928

$36,928

100.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($70,007)

($70,007)

100.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,927)

($6,927)

100.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,774

$36,928 ($70,007) ($6,927) $31,774

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100.100 -Composite Board of Medical Examiners

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the

professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,867,590

$1,899,364

$1,899,364

State General Funds

$1,867,590

$1,899,364

$1,899,364

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,867,590

$1,899,364

$1,899,364

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for

distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

101.1 Reduce funds for operations and allocations to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma.

State General Funds 101.2 Reduce funds to reflect a revised revenue projection.

($281,653)

($281,653)

($281,653)

State General Funds

($11,415,887) ($11,415,887) ($11,415,887)

101.3 Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

101.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for

distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,543,460 $10,543,460 $10,543,460

State General Funds

$10,543,460 $10,543,460 $10,543,460

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,543,460 $10,543,460 $10,543,460

Medical Education Board, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

to aid promising medical students.

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397

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

102.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds 102.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

$7,097

$7,097

$7,097

State General Funds 102.3 Reduce funds for the medical fair.

($6,080)

($6,080)

($6,080)

State General Funds 102.4 Reduce funds for medical scholarships.

($5,728)

($5,728)

($5,728)

State General Funds 102.5 Reduce funds for loan repayments.

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

102.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,475

$2,475

102.100 -Medical Education Board, State

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

to aid promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,099,995

$1,102,470

$1,102,470

State General Funds

$1,099,995

$1,102,470

$1,102,470

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,099,995

$1,102,470

$1,102,470

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

103.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,754)

($5,754)

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360
($5,754)

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103.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($10,729)

($10,729)

103.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,451

($10,729) $7,451

103.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$596,877

$604,328

$604,328

State General Funds

$596,877

$604,328

$604,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$596,877

$604,328

$604,328

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

104.1 Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs.

State General Funds

($336,943)

($336,943)

($336,943)

104.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

State General Funds

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

Physician Grant

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

of:

Mercer

School

of

Medicine

Continuation

Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

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399

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

105.1 Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,312,977)

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287
($1,312,977)

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287
($864,611)

105.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,302,310 $20,302,310 $20,750,676

State General Funds

$20,302,310 $20,302,310 $20,750,676

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,302,310 $20,302,310 $20,750,676

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of

primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

106.1 Increase funds due to the reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds

$690,703

$690,703

$690,703

106.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of

primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

State General Funds

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

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Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

108.1 Reduce funds for medical education for Georgia residents at private, in-state institutions.

State General Funds

($124,260)

($124,260)

($124,260)

108.2 Reduce funds for undergraduate medical education payments to Morehouse School of Medicine.

State General Funds

($493,914)

($493,914)

($352,522)

108.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,424,112

$2,424,112

$2,565,504

State General Funds

$2,424,112

$2,424,112

$2,565,504

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,424,112

$2,424,112

$2,565,504

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

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401

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$964,039,816 $975,400,433

$964,039,816 $975,400,433

$90,601,645 $90,601,645

$84,877,269 $84,877,269

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$36,863,965 $36,863,965

$9,239,293

$9,239,293

$655,104

$655,104

$26,969,568 $26,969,568

$1,091,505,426 $1,102,866,043

$975,400,433 $975,400,433 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,102,866,043

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

109.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$769

$769

$769

109.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,250

$1,250

$1,250

109.3 Reduce funds for the redistribution of operating funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

109.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$68,670

$68,670

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109.100 -Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,861,064

$5,929,734

$5,929,734

State General Funds

$5,861,064

$5,929,734

$5,929,734

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,033,110

$6,101,780

$6,101,780

County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

110.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

State General Funds

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

403

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$223,273 $53,809,538

$223,273 $53,809,538

$223,273 $53,809,538

111.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,754

$4,754

111.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$576,852

$576,852

111.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$641,841

111.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($300,000)

$4,754 $576,852 $641,841
$0

111.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,171,059 $52,512,900 $52,812,900

State General Funds

$52,171,059 $52,512,900 $52,812,900

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,273

$223,273

$223,273

Sales and Services

$223,273

$223,273

$223,273

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$223,273

$223,273

$223,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,391,144 $54,732,985 $55,032,985

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

112.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,477

$7,477

112.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$18,663

$18,663

112.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$461,373

$7,477 $18,663 $461,373

112.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,508,656 $26,970,029 $26,970,029

State General Funds

$26,508,656 $26,970,029 $26,970,029

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

Intergovernmental Transfers

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Sales and Services

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,592,277 $32,053,650 $32,053,650

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405

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

113.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$951

$951

$951

113.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,483

$3,483

$3,483

113.3 Reduce funds for four fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.

State General Funds

($128,964)

($128,964)

($128,964)

113.4 Reduce funds by closing Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

State General Funds

($59,079)

($59,079)

($59,079)

113.5 Reduce funds by closing one Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of three closures as fast tracks come online.

State General Funds

($32,273)

($32,273)

($32,273)

113.6 Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.

State General Funds

$634,382

$634,382

$634,382

113.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,686

$22,686

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113.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,794,559 $26,817,245 $26,817,245

State General Funds

$26,794,559 $26,817,245 $26,817,245

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,964,280 $29,986,966 $29,986,966

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

114.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,201

$2,201

$2,201

114.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,250

$1,250

$1,250

114.3 Reduce funds for four fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.

State General Funds

($1,156,125) ($1,156,125) ($1,156,125)

114.4 Reduce funds by closing Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

State General Funds

($580,720)

($580,720)

($580,720)

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407

114.5 Reduce funds by closing one Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of three closures as fast tracks come online.

State General Funds

($111,515)

($111,515)

($111,515)

114.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$201,536

$201,536

114.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$207,443,354 $207,644,890 $207,644,890

State General Funds

$207,443,354 $207,644,890 $207,644,890

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

Sales and Services

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$215,833,354 $216,034,890 $216,034,890

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

115.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$652

$652

115.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$5,894

$5,894

$652 $5,894

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115.3 Transfer funds and four positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

($66,812)

($66,812)

($66,812)

115.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$60,733

$60,733

115.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,000,353 $42,061,086 $42,061,086

State General Funds

$42,000,353 $42,061,086 $42,061,086

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,030,353 $42,091,086 $42,091,086

Parole Revocation Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

116.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$782

$782

$782

116.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,232

$2,232

$2,232

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409

116.3 Transfer funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

116.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$86,652

$86,652

116.100-Parole Revocation Centers

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,441,812

$4,528,464

$4,528,464

State General Funds

$4,441,812

$4,528,464

$4,528,464

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,854,312

$4,940,964

$4,940,964

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

117.1 Reduce funds for new private prison facilities due to revised opening dates.

State General Funds

($1,641,937) ($1,641,937) ($1,641,937)

117.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$84,653,912 $84,653,912 $84,653,912

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$84,653,912 $84,653,912

$84,653,912 $84,653,912

$84,653,912 $84,653,912

Probation Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

118.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$13,013

$13,013

$13,013

118.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$73,491

$73,491

$73,491

118.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,521,881

$1,521,881

118.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$86,316,900 $87,838,781 $87,838,781

State General Funds

$86,316,900 $87,838,781 $87,838,781

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,416,900 $87,938,781 $87,938,781

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411

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-

Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

119.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$94,701

$94,701

$94,701

119.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$196,630

$196,630

$196,630

119.3 Reduce funds for four fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.

State General Funds

($1,520,494) ($1,520,494) ($1,520,494)

119.4 Reduce funds by closing Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

State General Funds

($2,540,567) ($2,540,567) ($2,540,567)

119.5 Reduce funds by closing one Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of three closures as fast tracks come online.

State General Funds

($1,040,215) ($1,040,215) ($1,040,215)

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119.6 Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.

State General Funds

($634,382)

($634,382)

($634,382)

119.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,149,229

$8,149,229

119.8 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($300,000)

119.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-

Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$390,784,127 $398,933,356 $398,633,356

State General Funds

$390,784,127 $398,933,356 $398,633,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$87,275,232 $87,275,232 $87,275,232

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$84,877,269 $84,877,269 $84,877,269

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,612,405 $20,612,405 $20,612,405

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Royalties and Rents

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Sales and Services

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$498,671,764 $506,820,993 $506,520,993

Transitional Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

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120.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,963

$4,963

120.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,216

$13,216

120.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$446,016

$4,963 $13,216 $446,016

120.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,467,296 $27,913,312 $27,913,312

State General Funds

$27,467,296 $27,913,312 $27,913,312

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,467,296 $27,913,312 $27,913,312

Section 19: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,331,298

$8,670,792

$8,331,298

$8,670,792

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$1,186,558

$1,186,558

$8,670,792 $8,670,792 $30,862,483 $30,862,483 $1,186,558

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,380,339

$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,719,833

$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,719,833

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

121.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,952

$1,952

$1,952

121.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($111)

($111)

($111)

121.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,722

$20,722

121.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,108,782

$1,129,504

$1,129,504

State General Funds

$1,108,782

$1,129,504

$1,129,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,445

$409,445

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,445

$409,445

$409,445

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,531,169

$1,551,891

$1,551,891

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

415

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of

Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural

disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

122.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,967

$4,967

$4,967

122.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($384)

($384)

($384)

122.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($286,565)

($286,565)

($286,565)

122.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,632

$44,632

122.5 Increase funds for utilities.

State General Funds

$230,000

$230,000

122.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of

Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural

disaster.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,160,348 $4,160,348 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,574,894

$4,434,980 $4,434,980 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,849,526

$4,434,980 $4,434,980 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,849,526

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

123.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,027

$7,027

$7,027

123.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($56)

($56)

($56)

123.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

123.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,140

$44,140

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

417

123.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,062,168

$3,106,308

$3,106,308

State General Funds

$3,062,168

$3,106,308

$3,106,308

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,212,108

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,212,108

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,274,276 $13,318,416 $13,318,416

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$56,683,460 $57,062,902

$56,683,460 $57,062,902

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$59,527,581 $59,907,023

$57,062,902 $57,062,902
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $59,907,023

Customer Service Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

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124.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,354)

($4,354)

($4,354)

124.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$90,467

$90,467

$90,467

124.3 Reduce funds for three filled positions.

State General Funds

($168,507)

($168,507)

($168,507)

124.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$83,811

$83,811

124.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($107,000)

124.100 -Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,063,723

$9,147,534

$9,040,534

State General Funds

$9,063,723

$9,147,534

$9,040,534

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,564,580

$9,648,391

$9,541,391

License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

419

125.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($47,585)

($47,585)

($47,585)

125.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (H and S:Reduce telecommunications expenses to reflect actual billings)

State General Funds

$201,363

$61,363

$61,363

125.3 Reduce funds for 33 vacant driver examiner positions.

State General Funds

($1,152,500) ($1,152,500) ($1,152,500)

125.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($256,776)

($256,776)

($256,776)

125.5 Reduce funds and delay the opening of the customer service center in Cumming.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

125.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$525,207

$525,207

125.7 Reduce funds for operations. (S:Reflect in Customer Service Support)

State General Funds

($107,000)

$0

125.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,801,231 $47,079,438 $47,186,438

State General Funds

$46,801,231 $47,079,438 $47,186,438

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,629,066 $48,907,273 $49,014,273

Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

126.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($871)

($871)

126.2 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($32,320)

($32,320)

126.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,424

($871) ($32,320) $17,424

126.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$818,506

$835,930

$835,930

State General Funds

$818,506

$835,930

$835,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,333,935

$1,351,359

$1,351,359

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

Section Total - Continuation

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

421

ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$356,159,117 $356,190,910

$1,143,058

$1,174,851

$355,016,059 $355,016,059

$157,538,087 $157,538,087

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

$1,377,518

$1,377,518

$24,792,746 $24,792,746

$121,367,823 $121,367,823

$17,500

$17,500

$2,500

$2,500

$14,250

$14,250

$750

$750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$513,736,454 $513,768,247

$356,190,910 $1,174,851
$355,016,059 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,768,247

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,276,823 $1,276,823

$1,276,823 $1,276,823

$1,276,823 $1,276,823

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

127.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($31,278)

($31,278)

($31,278)

127.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,732

$3,732

$3,732

127.3 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($64,444)

($64,444)

($64,444)

127.4 Reduce funds for a portion of an attorney's salary by replacing state funds with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal funds.

State General Funds

($41,775)

($41,775)

($41,775)

127.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,793

$31,793

127.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,143,058

$1,174,851

$1,174,851

State General Funds

$1,143,058

$1,174,851

$1,174,851

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$750 $750 $7,800,804

$750 $750 $7,832,597

$750 $750 $7,832,597

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

128.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

129.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($597)

($597)

($597)

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129.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$355,016,059 $355,016,059 $355,016,059

Lottery Proceeds

$355,016,059 $355,016,059 $355,016,059

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$517,823

$517,823

$517,823

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,533,882 $355,533,882 $355,533,882

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

130.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,377,518 $29,377,518 $29,377,518

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

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ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,377,518 $18,000,000
$2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$1,377,518 $18,000,000
$2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$1,377,518 $18,000,000
$2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$27,351,800 $27,516,830

$27,351,800 $27,516,830

$20,370

$20,370

$20,244

$20,244

$126

$126

$27,372,170 $27,537,200

$27,516,830 $27,516,830
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $27,537,200

Business Recruitment and Expansion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional

project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

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131.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$339

$339

$339

131.2 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,325)

($600,000)

($600,000)

131.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$81,029

$81,029

131.100 -Business Recruitment and Expansion

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional

project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,668,864

$7,697,218

$7,697,218

State General Funds

$7,668,864

$7,697,218

$7,697,218

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,668,864

$7,697,218

$7,697,218

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,884,658

$3,884,658

$3,884,658

State General Funds

$3,884,658

$3,884,658

$3,884,658

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$126

$126

$126

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,884,784

$3,884,784

$3,884,784

132.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,574)

($8,574)

($8,574)

132.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$585

$585

$585

132.3 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($11,500)

($11,500)

($11,500)

132.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$61,890

$61,890

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132.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,865,169

$3,927,059

$3,927,059

State General Funds

$3,865,169

$3,927,059

$3,927,059

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$126

$126

$126

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,865,295

$3,927,185

$3,927,185

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

133.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$10

$10

133.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,853

$10 $9,853

133.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$989,391

$999,244

$999,244

State General Funds

$989,391

$999,244

$999,244

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$989,391

$999,244

$999,244

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Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by

partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

134.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$26

$26

134.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,435

$26 $10,435

134.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by

partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,441,316

$1,451,751

$1,451,751

State General Funds

$1,441,316

$1,451,751

$1,451,751

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,441,316

$1,451,751

$1,451,751

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

135.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$62

$62

135.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,792

$62 $18,792

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135.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,060,332

$2,079,124

$2,079,124

State General Funds

$2,060,332

$2,079,124

$2,079,124

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,060,332

$2,079,124

$2,079,124

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in

growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534 $20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

136.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$37

$37

136.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,821

$37 $13,821

136.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in

growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$866,571

$880,392

$880,392

State General Funds

$866,571

$880,392

$880,392

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,244 $886,815

$20,244 $900,636

$20,244 $900,636

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

137.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$403

$403

$403

137.2 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,326)

($600,000)

($600,000)

137.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$74,559

$74,559

137.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,567,401

$9,589,286

$9,589,286

State General Funds

$9,567,401

$9,589,286

$9,589,286

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,567,401

$9,589,286

$9,589,286

Civil War Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and

battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and

other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000

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431

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 138.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

$10,000 ($400)

$10,000 ($400)

$10,000 ($400)

138.100 -Civil War Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and

battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and

other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,600

$9,600

$9,600

State General Funds

$9,600

$9,600

$9,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,600

$9,600

$9,600

Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

139.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($880)

($880)

($880)

139.100 -Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,120

$21,120

$21,120

State General Funds

$21,120

$21,120

$21,120

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,120

$21,120

$21,120

Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

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140.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,077)

140.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,000)

($1,077) ($8,000)

($1,077) ($8,000)

140.100 -Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

State General Funds

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

141.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($15,448)

($15,448)

($15,448)

141.100 -Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$370,760

$370,760

$370,760

State General Funds

$370,760

$370,760

$370,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,760

$370,760

$370,760

Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

maintain the collection, and promote special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$312,329

$312,329

$312,329

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329

142.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$517

$517

142.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($12,493)

($12,493)

$312,329 $312,329
$517
($12,493)

142.100 -Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

maintain the collection, and promote special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$300,353

$300,353

$300,353

State General Funds

$300,353

$300,353

$300,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$300,353

$300,353

$300,353

Section 23: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$7,125,908,100 $7,067,164,757

$6,973,750,192 $6,915,006,849

$152,157,908 $152,157,908

$2,812,172,899 $2,812,172,899

$126,169,790 $126,169,790

$4,420,793

$4,420,793

$1,873,212

$1,873,212

$10,449,347 $10,449,347

$313,758,336 $313,758,336

$281,804,229 $281,804,229

$2,073,697,192 $2,073,697,192

$16,897,355 $16,897,355

$490,407

$490,407

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$12,913,459 $12,913,459

$513,840

$513,840

$9,954,978,354 $9,896,235,011

$7,067,315,532 $6,915,157,624
$152,157,908 $2,812,172,899
$126,169,790 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $281,804,229 $2,073,697,192 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,896,385,786

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

143.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($322,801)

($322,801)

($322,801)

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143.2 Increase funds for equipment replacement at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$28,000

$0

143.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,726,977

$7,754,977

$7,726,977

State General Funds

$7,726,977

$7,726,977

$7,726,977

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$28,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,941,295 $10,969,295 $10,941,295

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

144.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,847)

($18,847)

144.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($27,951)

($27,951)

($18,847) ($27,951)

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144.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($478,689)

($478,689)

($478,689)

144.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($228,376)

($228,376)

($228,376)

144.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$427,777

$427,777

144.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,800,587 $30,228,364 $30,228,364

State General Funds

$29,800,587 $29,800,587 $29,800,587

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$427,777

$427,777

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$73,511,666 $73,511,666 $73,511,666

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$706,059

$706,059

$706,059

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

Reserved Fund Balances

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,291,902 $106,719,679 $106,719,679

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

145.1 Reduce funds for planning grants. State General Funds

($52,973)

($52,973)

($52,973)

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145.2 Reduce funds for facility grants. State General Funds

($80,933)

($80,933)

($80,933)

145.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,014,394

$2,014,394

$2,014,394

State General Funds

$2,014,394

$2,014,394

$2,014,394

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,818,117 $14,818,117 $14,818,117

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

146.1 Reduce funds for local affiliate organizations.

State General Funds

($38,879)

($38,879)

($38,879)

146.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$933,100

$933,100

$933,100

State General Funds

$933,100

$933,100

$933,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$933,100

$933,100

$933,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,112,800

$1,112,800

$1,112,800

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800

147.1 Eliminate funds for the GALILEO contract. State General Funds 147.2 Reduce funds for special assignment contracts. State General Funds

($125,512)

$0

$0

($100,000)

147.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$987,288

$1,112,800

$1,012,800

State General Funds

$987,288

$1,112,800

$1,012,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$987,288

$1,112,800

$1,012,800

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

148.1 Reduce funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to reflect project expenditures.

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($68,502,046) ($68,502,046) ($68,502,046)

148.2 Increase funds to reflect federal Education Jobs funds to assist local educational agencies in saving or creating education jobs.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$321,388,830 $321,388,830 $321,388,830

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148.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,991,830,456 $1,991,830,456 $1,991,830,456

ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth

$1,873,212

$1,873,212

$1,873,212

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$10,449,347 $10,449,347 $10,449,347

ARRA-Special Education Grants to States

$313,758,336 $313,758,336 $313,758,336

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$281,098,170 $281,098,170 $281,098,170

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,384,651,391 $1,384,651,391 $1,384,651,391

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,991,830,456 $1,991,830,456 $1,991,830,456

Georgia Learning Resources System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in

complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

149.100-Georgia Learning Resources System

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in

complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

150.1 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($105,111)

($105,111)

($105,111)

150.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$5,220

$5,220

150.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,877,457

$4,882,677

$4,882,677

State General Funds

$4,877,457

$4,877,457

$4,877,457

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$5,220

$5,220

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

Sales and Services

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,287,142

$5,292,362

$5,292,362

Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and

technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

151.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology centers.

State General Funds

($12,000)

$0

($12,000)

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151.100 -Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and

technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$138,000

$150,000

$138,000

State General Funds

$138,000

$150,000

$138,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,000

$150,000

$138,000

Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

152.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($44,677)

($44,677)

152.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$3,181

($44,677) $3,181

152.100 -Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,018,956

$1,022,137

$1,022,137

State General Funds

$1,018,956

$1,018,956

$1,018,956

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$3,181

$3,181

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,018,956

$1,022,137

$1,022,137

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

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153.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

State General Funds

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

National Science Center and Foundation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and

developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

154.1 Eliminate funds. (S:Reduce funds) State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($150,000)

154.100 -National Science Center and Foundation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and

developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,000

State General Funds

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in

residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence

special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

155.1 Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Centers. State General Funds

($154,804)

$0

($87,434)

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155.2 Reduce funds for Sparsity Grants. State General Funds 155.3 Reduce funds for Special Needs Scholarships. State General Funds 155.4 Eliminate funds for Migrant Education grants. State General Funds

($119,332)

($119,332)

($119,332)

($483,318)

($483,318)

($120,829)

($249,113)

($249,113)

($249,113)

155.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in

residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence

special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,208,890 $18,363,694 $18,638,749

State General Funds

$18,208,890 $18,363,694 $18,638,749

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,208,890 $18,363,694 $18,638,749

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

156.1 Reduce supplemental funds for nutrition program. State General Funds

($1,399,136) ($1,399,136) ($1,399,136)

156.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,230,678 $24,230,678 $24,230,678

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,230,678 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $562,914,546

$24,230,678 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $562,914,546

$24,230,678 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $562,914,546

Preschool Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

158.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($1,138,638) ($1,138,638) ($1,138,638)

158.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,327,312 $27,327,312 $27,327,312

State General Funds

$27,327,312 $27,327,312 $27,327,312

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,327,312 $27,327,312 $27,327,312

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

159.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($5,545,136) ($5,545,136) ($5,545,136)

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159.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$133,083,261 $133,083,261 $133,083,261

State General Funds

$133,083,261 $133,083,261 $133,083,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$133,083,261 $133,083,261 $133,083,261

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of

per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

160.1 Increase funds for Colquitt ($443,930) and Chattooga ($31,212) County School Systems to correct an error in Local Option Sales Tax revenue data reported and equalization earnings.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$475,142

$475,142

160.2 Increase funds to provide funding to Laurens County Public Schools to correct an error.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$500,000

$500,000

160.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of

per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$436,158,587 $437,133,729 $437,133,729

State General Funds

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$975,142

$975,142

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $437,133,729 $437,133,729

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

161.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

162.1 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for enrollment growth. (H and S:Adjust based on actuals)

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$83,024,414 $82,952,420 $82,952,420

162.2 Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers. (H:Adjust based on actuals)(S:Increase funds to implement salary supplements for math and science teachers certified on or after July 1, 2010 per HB280 (2009 Session))

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$12,664,855 $12,648,503 $12,648,503

162.3 Reduce American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds to reflect their use during FY 2010.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($14,539,717) ($14,539,717) ($14,539,717)

162.4 Increase funds for teacher training and experience for new charter commission schools opening in the 2010-2011 school year. (S:Adjust based on actuals)

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs 162.5 Replace funds.

$1,226,869

$1,192,589

State General Funds

($53,428,878) ($53,491,158)

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Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,428,878 $0

162.6 Utilize existing QBE funds to fund Charter System earnings ($1,897,206). (S:YES)

State General Funds

$53,491,158 $0
$0

162.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,882,208,555 $7,883,347,078 $7,883,312,798

State General Funds

$7,786,519,286 $7,733,090,408 $7,733,028,128

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$95,689,269 $150,256,670 $150,284,670

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,169,790 $126,169,790 $126,169,790

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

$126,169,790 $126,169,790 $126,169,790

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,008,378,345 $8,009,516,868 $8,009,482,588

Regional Education Service Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

163.1 Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) core services.

State General Funds

($241,172)

($241,172)

163.2 Reduce funds for Education Technology Centers.

State General Funds

($120,000)

($120,000)

163.3 Reduce funds by reducing grant amounts for Math Mentors.

State General Funds

($71,493)

($71,493)

($241,172) ($120,000)
($71,493)

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163.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

State General Funds

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

164.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($371,665)

($371,665)

($371,665)

164.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$77,522

$77,522

164.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,385,835

$5,463,357

$5,463,357

State General Funds

$5,385,835

$5,385,835

$5,385,835

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$77,522

$77,522

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,385,835

$5,463,357

$5,463,357

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School Nurses

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

165.1 Reduce funds for grants. State General Funds

($1,099,980) ($1,099,980) ($1,099,980)

165.100 -School Nurses

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

State General Funds

$26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

166.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($2,622,953) ($2,622,953) ($2,622,953)

166.100-Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,950,861 $62,950,861
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $70,934,433

$62,950,861 $62,950,861
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $70,934,433

$62,950,861 $62,950,861
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $70,934,433

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass

through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special

education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education

agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

167.1 Increase funds for State Interagency Transfers' Non-certificated Health Insurance. (H and S:Reduce and distribute funds for the State Health Benefit Plan to state agencies)

State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $56,468,639 $56,468,639

($5,180,350) $0
($5,180,350)

($5,180,350) $0
($5,180,350)

167.2 Reduce funds for supplemental grants. (H and S:Eliminate supplemental grants)

State General Funds

($123,569)

($550,000)

($550,000)

167.100 -State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass

through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special

education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education

agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$95,655,016 $33,579,596 $33,579,596

State General Funds

$39,186,377 $33,579,596 $33,579,596

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Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,468,639 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $119,585,754

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $57,510,334

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $57,510,334

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

168.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$375,296

168.2 Increase funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$9,100

$375,296 $9,100

168.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,621,807 $23,006,203 $23,006,203

State General Funds

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $22,621,807

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$384,396

$384,396

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

$490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,429,325

$490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,429,325

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

169.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($641,319)

($641,319)

($641,319)

169.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,151,561 $14,151,561 $14,151,561

State General Funds

$14,151,561 $14,151,561 $14,151,561

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,855,043 $40,855,043 $40,855,043

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Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

170.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,823,504

State General Funds

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,823,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,096,654 $27,096,654 $27,096,654

Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

171.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($62,705)

($62,705)

($62,705)

171.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

State General Funds

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$17,405,245 $17,405,245

$17,405,245 $17,405,245

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$16,753,119 $16,753,119

$16,753,119 $16,753,119

$37,186,899 $37,186,899

$9,030,245 $9,030,245 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,753,119 $16,753,119 $28,811,899

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

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172.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

Sales and Services

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

173.1 Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report.

State General Funds

$239,461

$239,461

$239,461

173.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

State General Funds

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

174.1 Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report. (S:Do not pre-pay; fund in FY2012)

State General Funds

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

$0

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174.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,884,000 $15,884,000

$7,509,000

State General Funds

$15,884,000 $15,884,000

$7,509,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,884,000 $15,884,000

$7,509,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

175.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$4,478

$4,478

$4,478

175.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,753,119 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

State Funds Transfers

$16,753,119 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

Retirement Payments

$16,753,119 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,753,119 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.41% for New Plan employees and 5.66% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 6.54% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $187.16 per member for State Fiscal Year 2011.

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Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000 $6,610,395 $49,337,232

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$27,271,823 $27,936,105

$27,271,823 $27,936,105

$14,058,380 $14,058,380

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$6,748,395

$6,748,395

$125,000

$125,000

$13,000

$13,000

$6,610,395

$6,610,395

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$48,128,598 $48,792,880

$27,832,371 $27,832,371 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000 $6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000 $48,689,146

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

176.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,981)

($2,981)

($2,981)

176.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,034)

($5,034)

($5,034)

176.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for five positions.

State General Funds

($115,496)

($115,496)

($115,496)

176.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($82,352)

($82,352)

($82,352)

176.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$45,526

$45,526

176.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,248,852

$3,294,378

$3,294,378

State General Funds

$3,248,852

$3,294,378

$3,294,378

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,333,846

$3,379,372

$3,379,372

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Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

177.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,884)

($6,884)

($6,884)

177.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($430)

($430)

($430)

177.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for seven positions.

State General Funds

($268,102)

($268,102)

($268,102)

177.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($108,737)

($108,737)

($108,737)

177.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

177.6 Replace funds.

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts

($50,000) $50,000

($50,000) $50,000

($50,000) $50,000

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

177.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,858

$0 $38,858

177.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,086,541

$2,125,399

$2,125,399

State General Funds

$2,086,541

$2,125,399

$2,125,399

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,548,276

$8,548,276

$8,548,276

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

Intergovernmental Transfers

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

State Funds Transfers

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,687,649 $11,726,507 $11,726,507

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

178.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($37,450)

($37,450)

($37,450)

178.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,422)

($5,422)

($5,422)

178.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for four positions.

State General Funds

($291,169)

($187,435)

($291,169)

178.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($44,970)

($44,970)

($44,970)

178.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($126,045)

($126,045)

($126,045)

178.6 Reduce funds to reflect the reorganization of district offices and for three positions.

State General Funds

($108,562)

($108,562)

($108,562)

178.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$403,624

$403,624

178.8 Increase funds for operations to comply with narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

State General Funds

$72,540

$72,540

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178.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,936,430 $22,516,328 $22,412,594

State General Funds

$21,936,430 $22,516,328 $22,412,594

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,342,281

$5,342,281

$5,342,281

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

Royalties and Rents

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

Sales and Services

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,900,023 $32,479,921 $32,376,187

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

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179.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$38,796,771 $39,057,934 $38,796,771 $39,057,934 $44,683,517 $44,683,517 $40,869,167 $40,869,167

$37,664,639 $37,664,639 $44,683,517 $40,869,167

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325 $85,961,572

$3,814,350 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325 $86,222,735

$3,814,350 $3,733,959 $1,900,000
$100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325 $86,229,440

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

180.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

State General Funds

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

181.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$768

$768

$768

181.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($50,687)

($50,687)

($50,687)

181.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($232,621)

($232,621)

($232,621)

181.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73,954

$73,954

181.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,994,192

$6,068,146

$6,068,146

State General Funds

$5,994,192

$6,068,146

$6,068,146

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,291,043 $11,364,997 $11,364,997

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,022,745

$8,022,745

$8,022,745

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745

182.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (H and S:Reduce telecommunications expenses to reflect actual billings)

State General Funds

$289,982

$100,982

$100,982

182.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($296,999)

($296,999)

($296,999)

182.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$92,317

$92,317

182.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,015,728

$7,919,045

$7,919,045

State General Funds

$8,015,728

$7,919,045

$7,919,045

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,015,728

$7,919,045

$7,919,045

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capital Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

183.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds 183.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($8,871) ($22,758)

($8,871) ($22,758)

($8,871) ($22,758)

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183.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,252

$4,252

183.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capital Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$759,106

$763,358

$763,358

State General Funds

$759,106

$763,358

$763,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,418,506

$1,422,758

$1,422,758

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701 $89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

184.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,848)

($3,848)

($3,848)

184.2 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures effective October 2010.

State General Funds

($22,500)

($22,500)

($22,500)

184.3 Reduce funds by recognizing net savings including one-time moving expenses related to move to state-owned property.

State General Funds

($15,000)

($17,200)

($17,200)

184.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($9,978)

($9,978)

($9,978)

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184.5 Reduce funds for contracts based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,561)

($7,561)

184.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,296

($7,561) $13,296

184.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$820,814

$831,910

$831,910

State General Funds

$820,814

$831,910

$831,910

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25

$25

$25

Sales and Services

$25

$25

$25

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25

$25

$25

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$910,397

$921,493

$921,493

Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

185.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($34,033)

($34,033)

($34,033)

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185.2 Reduce funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures to federal grants.

State General Funds

($20,939)

($20,939)

($20,939)

185.3 Reduce funds by eliminating all non-essential travel.

State General Funds

($2,500)

($2,500)

($2,500)

185.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,300)

($8,300)

($8,300)

185.5 Reduce funds by shifting allowable real estate rental costs to federal grants.

State General Funds

($16,773)

($16,773)

($16,773)

185.6 Reduce funds for training.

State General Funds

($13,300)

($13,300)

($13,300)

185.7 Reduce funds by utilizing federal funds for the annual youth conference.

State General Funds

($32,700)

($32,700)

($32,700)

185.8 Reduce funds for implementation of new Community Strategy Grants.

State General Funds

($291,314)

($291,314)

($291,314)

185.9 Transfer funds to the Department of Human Services.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

185.10 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

185.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,988

$9,988

185.12 Replace funds.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,400,000) $1,400,000
$0

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185.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,582,471

$3,592,459

$2,192,459

State General Funds

$3,582,471

$3,592,459

$2,192,459

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,400,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,400,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,400,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,798,067 $11,808,055 $11,808,055

Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business

practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

186.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,329

$13,329

186.2 Reduce funds for four vacant positions.

State General Funds

($354,465)

($354,465)

$13,329 ($354,465)

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186.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$95,096

$95,096

186.100 -Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business

practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,323,799

$6,418,895

$6,418,895

State General Funds

$6,323,799

$6,418,895

$6,418,895

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,572,903

$1,572,903

$1,572,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$965,214

$965,214

$965,214

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$965,214

$965,214

$965,214

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$207,689

$207,689

$207,689

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$207,689

$207,689

$207,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,896,702

$7,991,798

$7,991,798

Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,325 $32,900,058

$147,325 $32,900,058

$147,325 $32,900,058

187.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($260,945)

($260,945)

($260,945)

187.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,457)

($8,457)

($8,457)

187.3 Reduce funds for the Civil Air Patrol contract.

State General Funds

($6,705)

($6,705)

$0

187.4 Eliminate funds for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer operations to the Department of Public Safety.

State General Funds

($81,923)

($81,923)

($81,923)

187.5 Reduce funds for the Meridian Systems contract.

State General Funds

($8,550)

($8,550)

($8,550)

187.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,820

$32,820

187.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,022,440

$2,055,260

$2,061,965

State General Funds

$2,022,440

$2,055,260

$2,061,965

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,533,478

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,566,298

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,573,003

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

188.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$10,704

$10,704

188.2 Reduce funds for one position.

State General Funds

($39,964)

($39,964)

188.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,200)

($2,200)

188.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,885

$10,704 ($39,964) ($2,200)
$8,885

188.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$491,262

$500,147

$500,147

State General Funds

$491,262

$500,147

$500,147

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$898,262

$907,147

$907,147

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Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

189.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,254

$1,254

189.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($24,114)

($24,114)

189.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,297

$1,254 ($24,114) $11,297

189.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$601,038

$612,335

$612,335

State General Funds

$601,038

$612,335

$612,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$601,038

$612,335

$612,335

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

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190.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$11,923

$11,923

$11,923

190.2 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($238,716)

($238,716)

($238,716)

190.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$99,191

$99,191

190.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,882,259

$5,981,450

$5,981,450

State General Funds

$5,882,259

$5,981,450

$5,981,450

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500

$500

$500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,294,689

$6,393,880

$6,393,880

Student Achievement, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

191.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,015)

($3,015)

191.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($19,502)

($19,502)

($3,015) ($19,502)

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191.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($33,000)

($33,000)

191.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($18,643)

($18,643)

191.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,267

($33,000) ($18,643) $11,267

191.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$834,086

$845,353

$845,353

State General Funds

$834,086

$845,353

$845,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$834,086

$845,353

$845,353

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 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 Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

Section 27: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

Section Total - Continuation

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

477

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$468,396,114 $473,106,155

State General Funds

$462,204,308 $466,914,349

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,317,646,425 $1,317,646,425

ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

$45,042,413 $45,042,413

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 $16,164,705 $16,164,705

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 $165,535,960 $165,535,960

ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$4,862,461

$4,862,461

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$112,979,962 $112,979,962

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159 $17,312,159

$471,717,511 $465,525,705
$6,191,806 $1,317,646,415
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $16,164,705 $165,535,960
$4,862,461 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159

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Federal Funds Not Itemized

$239,558,584

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$75,075,088

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$62,880,634

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,470

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$54,771,487

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,967

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$35,215,991

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,641,081

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$849,904

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,336,683

Sales and Services

$15,454,494

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,659,488

State Funds Transfers

$3,047,968

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,611,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,819,343,108

$239,558,584 $75,075,088 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,771,487 $368,024,967 $35,215,991 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,824,053,149

$239,558,584 $75,075,088 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,771,487 $368,024,957 $35,215,991 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,822,664,495

Adoption Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

192.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($98)

($98)

($98)

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192.2 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($59,280) ($105,624) ($164,904)

($59,280) ($105,624) ($164,904)

($59,280) ($105,624) ($164,904)

192.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Matching Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,138,742 ($1,138,742)
$0

$1,138,742 ($1,138,742)
$0

$1,138,742 ($1,138,742)
$0

192.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$2,797

$2,797

$2,797

192.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,181

$20,181

192.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,333,310 $32,353,491 $32,353,491

State General Funds

$32,333,310 $32,353,491 $32,353,491

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,905,370 $54,905,370 $54,905,370

ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,001,702

$2,001,702

$2,001,702

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,903,668 $37,903,668 $37,903,668

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,283,680 $87,303,861 $87,303,861

After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

193.1 Increase funds based on projected expenditures. (H and S:Adjust increase to reflect revised expenditure projections)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,685,354

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

193.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

194.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

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194.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($101,486)

($101,486)

($101,486)

194.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses.

State General Funds

($32,540)

($32,540)

($32,540)

194.4 Reduce funds for information technology expenses.

State General Funds

($25,630)

($25,630)

($25,630)

194.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($1,000)

($1,000)

($1,000)

194.6 Increase funds based on projected expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$825,768

$825,768

$825,768

194.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$40,528

$40,528

194.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$40,528

$40,528

State General Funds

$40,528

$40,528

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $2,193,862 $2,193,862 $2,193,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,234,390

$2,234,390

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their

children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416

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Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,415,944 $2,405,811 $90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
$270,924,705

$75,415,944 $2,405,811 $90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
$270,924,705

$75,415,944 $2,405,811 $90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
$270,924,705

195.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their

children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $54,262,031

State General Funds

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $54,262,031

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$214,162,674 $214,162,674 $214,162,674

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

$45,042,413 $45,042,413 $45,042,413

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$90,698,416 $90,698,416 $90,698,416

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$75,415,944 $75,415,944 $75,415,944

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$90

$90

$90

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

State Funds Transfers

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$270,924,705 $270,924,705 $270,924,705

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

483

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

196.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,102)

($3,102)

196.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($3,102)

State General Funds 196.3 Reduce funds for operations and personnel.

$239,892

$239,892

$239,892

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

196.4 Increase funds to replace the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

State General Funds ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,300,000 ($2,300,000) $4,464,705 $4,464,705

$2,300,000 ($2,300,000) $4,464,705 $4,464,705

$2,300,000 ($2,300,000) $4,464,705 $4,464,705

196.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$99,162

$99,162

$99,162

196.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$317,882

$317,882

196.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,677,480 $21,995,362 $21,995,362

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,677,480 $83,392,068 $16,164,705 $67,107,363
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $108,306,808

$21,995,362 $83,392,068 $16,164,705 $67,107,363
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $108,624,690

$21,995,362 $83,392,068 $16,164,705 $67,107,363
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $108,624,690

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,414,370

State General Funds

$89,414,370

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,610,200

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,900,784

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$89,045,915

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $63,245,915

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$152,208

State Funds Transfers

$152,208

Agency to Agency Contracts

$152,208

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

485

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,676,778 $257,676,778 $257,676,778

197.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds 197.2 Reduce funds for contracts.

($8,165)

($8,165)

($8,165)

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

($111,458) ($57,000)

($111,458) ($57,000)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($72,189) ($240,647)

($72,189) ($240,647)

197.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

($111,458) ($57,000) ($72,189)
($240,647)

State General Funds

$260,957

197.4 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 197.101.

$260,957

$260,957

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

197.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$27,920

$168,479

197.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,555,704 $89,583,624 $89,724,183

State General Funds

$89,555,704 $89,583,624 $89,724,183

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,231,011 $159,231,011 $159,231,011

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

$59,739

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789 $28,165,789 $28,165,789

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,843,784 $33,843,784 $33,843,784

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

$173,806

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$88,723,726 $88,723,726 $88,723,726

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $62,923,726 $62,923,726 $62,923,726

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604$25,800,000 $25,800,000 $25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,500,000 $152,208 $152,208 $152,208
$257,438,923

$8,500,000 $152,208 $152,208 $152,208
$257,466,843

$8,500,000 $152,208 $152,208 $152,208
$257,607,402

197.101 Special Project - Child Welfare Services: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

198.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

487

Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

199.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,632)

($1,632)

($1,632)

199.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$432,491

$432,491

$432,491

199.3 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications and software licensing and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing.

State General Funds

($3,087,472) ($3,087,472) ($3,087,472)

199.4 Transfer funds to the Adoptions Services, Child Welfare Services, Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention, Elder Community Living Services, and the Elder Support Services programs for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

($736,936)

($736,936)

($736,936)

199.5 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,774,807) ($3,774,807) ($3,774,807)

199.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,627,963

$687,403

199.7 Reduce funds for operations and to reflect increased leverage of federal funds.

State General Funds

($1,444,895)

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199.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,740,916 $37,368,879 $32,983,424

State General Funds

$33,740,916 $37,368,879 $32,983,424

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,939,955 $48,939,955 $48,939,955

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$122,976

$122,976

$122,976

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,489,004 $23,489,004 $23,489,004

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,000

$24,000

$24,000

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,572,153

$4,572,153

$4,572,153

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,444,532

$2,444,532

$2,444,532

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$8,095,249

$8,095,249

$8,095,249

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $8,095,249

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,482,922

$4,482,922

$4,482,922

Intergovernmental Transfers

$382,337

$382,337

$382,337

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$382,337

$382,337

$382,337

Sales and Services

$4,100,585

$4,100,585

$4,100,585

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,100,585

$4,100,585

$4,100,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,163,793 $90,791,756 $86,406,301

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

489

Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

200.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,886)

($1,886)

200.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$11,288

$11,288

200.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$22,545

$22,545

200.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$228,467

($1,886) $11,288 $22,545 $228,467

200.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,781,918 $12,010,385 $12,010,385

State General Funds

$11,781,918 $12,010,385 $12,010,385

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$793,894

$793,894

$793,894

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,966,871 $17,195,338 $17,195,338

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,851,458 $60,851,458 $60,851,458

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State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,777,581 $5,073,877
$41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$55,777,581 $5,073,877
$41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$55,777,581 $5,073,877
$41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

201.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,644

$2,644

$2,644

201.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$2,186,602

201.3 Eliminate funds for the Center for the Visually Impaired contract.

$2,186,602

$2,186,602

State General Funds 201.4 Reduce funds for the Alzheimer's Respite Services contract.

($177,859)

($133,394)

($133,394)

State General Funds

($225,000)

($225,000)

201.5 Reduce funds for non-Medicaid Home Community Based respite services contract.

($168,750)

State General Funds

($1,376,718) ($1,032,538) ($1,032,538)

201.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$1,187

$1,187

201.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,563

$1,187 $18,563

201.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,262,314 $61,669,522 $61,725,772

State General Funds

$56,188,437 $56,595,645 $56,651,895

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

491

Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,697,638

$23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $103,104,846

$23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $103,161,096

Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

202.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$607

$607

$607

202.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$593

$593

$593

202.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,838

$9,838

202.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,784,684

$1,794,522

$1,794,522

State General Funds

$666,755

$676,593

$676,593

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,911,268

$6,911,268

$6,911,268

ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,695,952

$8,705,790

$8,705,790

492

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Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

203.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,665,632 $28,665,632 $28,665,632

Family Violence Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent

children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244

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493

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,565,244 $12,331,929

$5,565,244 $12,331,929

$5,565,244 $12,331,929

204.1 Replace funds.
State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 204.2 Increase funds for Sexual Assault Centers.
State General Funds

($4,483,171) $4,483,171
$0

($4,483,171) $4,483,171
$0

($2,638,171) $1,983,171 ($655,000)

$655,000

204.100 -Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent

children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,500,000

State General Funds

$2,500,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,331,929

$9,831,929

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,470

$200,470

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$10,048,415 $10,048,415

$7,548,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $10,048,415 $10,048,415 $7,548,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,331,929 $12,331,929

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202
$2,882,030 $346,557

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202
$2,882,030 $346,557

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202
$2,882,030 $346,557

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

205.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,058)

($15,058)

($15,058)

205.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$694,938

$694,938

$694,938

205.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$349,695

$349,695

$349,695

205.4 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($9,811,846) ($9,811,846) ($9,811,846)

205.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,379

$2,803,381

205.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,288,540 $94,291,919 $97,091,921

State General Funds

$94,288,540 $94,291,919 $97,091,921

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$107,518,362 $107,518,362 $107,518,362

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$40,633,202 $40,633,202 $40,633,202

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$346,557

$346,557

$346,557

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495

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$43,127,713

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,628,860

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $19,628,860

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,387,207

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,374,798

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,374,798

Sales and Services

$12,409

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,409

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$210,194,109

$43,127,713 $19,628,860 $19,628,860
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $210,197,488

$43,127,713 $19,628,860 $19,628,860
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $212,997,490

Federal Unobligated Balances

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

206.1 Reflect expected unobligated balance. TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539 $18,257,539 $16,023,124

206.100 -Federal Unobligated Balances

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,257,539 $18,257,539 $16,023,124

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539 $18,257,539 $16,023,124

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,257,539 $18,257,539 $16,023,124

Out of Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465

496

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

207.1 Increase funds to cover the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,176,715 ($1,176,715)
$0

$1,176,715 ($1,176,715)
$0

$1,176,715 ($1,176,715)
$0

207.2 Reduce funds due to a decrease in utilization.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,123,586) ($5,494,419)
($900,174) ($13,518,179)

($7,123,586) ($5,494,419)
($900,174) ($13,518,179)

($7,123,586) ($5,494,419)
($900,174) ($13,518,179)

207.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($16,579,028) ($16,579,028) ($16,579,028)

207.4 Replace funds.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

207.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,676,295 $59,676,295 $57,176,295

State General Funds

$59,676,295 $59,676,295 $57,176,295

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$134,376,209 $134,376,209 $136,876,209

ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,860,759

$2,860,759

$2,860,759

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$56,305

$56,305

$56,305

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$30,733,046 $30,733,046 $30,733,046

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$100,726,099 $100,726,099 $103,226,099

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $103,226,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$194,052,504 $194,052,504 $194,052,504

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497

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

208.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

209.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,417,366 ($8,242,632) ($1,825,266)

$6,417,366 ($8,242,632) ($1,825,266)

$6,417,366 ($8,242,632) ($1,825,266)

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209.2 Replace funds.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,234,415) $2,234,415
$0

209.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,400,415 $52,400,415 $52,400,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$35,441,963 $35,441,963 $33,207,548

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $35,441,963 $35,441,963 $33,207,548

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$16,958,452 $16,958,452 $19,192,867

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,500,415 $52,500,415 $52,500,415

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment

as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

210.1 Reduce funds for employment support activities based on decreased utilization.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,577,658) ($2,031,677) ($5,609,335)

($3,577,658) ($2,031,677) ($5,609,335)

($3,577,658) ($2,031,677) ($5,609,335)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

499

210.2 Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Adjust increase to reflect revised expenditure projections)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$16,586,078 $18,771,432 $18,771,432

210.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,661

$20,661

210.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment

as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,661

$20,661

State General Funds

$20,661

$20,661

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,311,967 $202,497,321 $202,497,321

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 $165,535,960 $165,535,960 $165,535,960

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,396,595

$2,396,595

$2,396,595

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$32,379,412 $34,564,766 $34,564,766

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $32,379,412 $34,564,766 $34,564,766

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,311,967 $202,517,982 $202,517,982

Council on Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

211.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($3,700)

($3,700)

211.2 Reduce funds for travel and contracts.

State General Funds

($5,490)

($5,490)

211.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,014

($3,700) ($5,490) $6,014

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211.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$177,388

$183,402

$183,402

State General Funds

$177,388

$183,402

$183,402

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,388

$183,402

$183,402

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

212.1 Reduce funds for county collaborative contracts.

State General Funds

($278,250)

212.2 Reduce funds for partnership contract for technical assistance.

($278,250)

($278,250)

State General Funds

($44,897)

($44,897)

($44,897)

212.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,755,534

$7,755,534

$7,755,534

State General Funds

$7,755,534

$7,755,534

$7,755,534

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$741,703

$741,703

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,697,237

$9,697,237

$9,697,237

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501

Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other

agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

213.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,514,490) ($3,514,490)

213.2 Increase funds to restore Social Services Block Grant to FY2011 appropriation level.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

213.3 Increase funds to reflect current appropriations.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,514,490) $2,272,214 $2,234,405

213.100-Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other

agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$111,608,613 $111,608,613 $113,843,018

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$36,454,857 $36,454,857 $36,454,857

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729 $37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$36,052,027 $36,052,027 $38,286,432

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $36,052,027 $36,052,027 $38,286,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,608,613 $111,608,613 $113,843,018

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All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated 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: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is 410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services 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.

Section 28: Insurance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555 $15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$15,439,477 $15,646,014 $15,439,477 $15,646,014

$15,646,014 $15,646,014

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

503

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,491,369

$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,697,906

$954,555 $954,555 $15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,697,906

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

214.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($398)

($398)

214.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($398)

State General Funds

($4,596)

($4,596)

($4,596)

214.3 Reduce funds for three IT support staff positions starting January 1, 2011. (H:NO; eliminate media division)(S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($108,671)

($108,671)

($108,671)

214.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$46,228

$46,228

214.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,687,507

$1,733,735

$1,733,735

504

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,687,507 $105 $105 $105
$1,687,612

$1,733,735 $105 $105 $105
$1,733,840

$1,733,735 $105 $105 $105
$1,733,840

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

215.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($153)

($153)

215.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,775)

($1,775)

215.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,063

($153) ($1,775) $14,063

215.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$693,756

$707,819

$707,819

State General Funds

$693,756

$707,819

$707,819

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,756

$707,819

$707,819

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

505

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555 $15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

216.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($962)

($962)

($962)

216.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,143)

($11,143)

($11,143)

216.3 Reduce funds for personnel starting January 1, 2011 and maximize the use of federal funding.

State General Funds

($161,329)

($161,329)

($161,329)

216.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,591

$7,591

216.100-Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,193,426

$4,201,017

$4,201,017

State General Funds

$4,193,426

$4,201,017

$4,201,017

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

506

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,245,213

$15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,252,804

$15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,252,804

Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

217.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($133)

($133)

217.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,545)

($1,545)

217.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,398

($133) ($1,545) $11,398

217.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$603,775

$615,173

$615,173

State General Funds

$603,775

$615,173

$615,173

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$603,775

$615,173

$615,173

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

507

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

218.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,098)

($1,098)

($1,098)

218.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($12,707)

($12,707)

($12,707)

218.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$117,772

$117,772

218.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,965,859

$5,083,631

$5,083,631

State General Funds

$4,965,859

$5,083,631

$5,083,631

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,965,859

$5,083,631

$5,083,631

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

219.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($728)

($728)

219.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,432)

($8,432)

219.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,485

($728) ($8,432) $9,485

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219.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,295,154

$3,304,639

$3,304,639

State General Funds

$3,295,154

$3,304,639

$3,304,639

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,295,154

$3,304,639

$3,304,639

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$54,897,203 $57,479,965

$54,897,203 $57,479,965

$36,611,105 $36,611,105

$6,132,772

$6,132,772

$30,478,333 $30,478,333

$19,405,240 $19,405,240

$18,505,240 $18,505,240

$900,000

$900,000

$110,913,548 $113,496,310

$57,479,965 $57,479,965 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $113,496,310

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$10,848,124 $10,848,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

509

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

220.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,343)

($4,343)

($4,343)

220.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,462,544)

($862,544)

($862,544)

220.3 Reduce funds to recognize savings realized through the Unisys Migration implementation.

State General Funds

($800,000)

($800,000)

($800,000)

220.4 Reduce funds for personnel by holding positions vacant after retirement.

State General Funds

($45,000)

($45,000)

($45,000)

220.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds. (H and S:Correctly account for responsibility of administrative support within the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council)

State General Funds

($78,570)

($78,570)

($78,570)

220.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$76,834

$76,834

220.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,457,667

$9,134,501

$9,134,501

State General Funds

$7,457,667

$9,134,501

$9,134,501

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,487,667

$9,164,501

$9,164,501

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,225,266

$7,225,266

$7,225,266

510

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,225,266 $211,425 $211,425
$2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $211,425 $211,425
$2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $211,425 $211,425
$2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

221.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,418)

($7,418)

($7,418)

221.2 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with additional criminal background check fees.

State General Funds

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

221.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$129,450

$129,450

221.100-Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,467,848

$6,597,298

$6,597,298

State General Funds

$6,467,848

$6,597,298

$6,597,298

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

Sales and Services

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,169,577

$9,299,027

$9,299,027

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

511

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

222.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,298)

($23,298)

($23,298)

222.2 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with one-time federal DNA grant for supplies. (H and S:Replace state funds with onetime funding for supplies)

State General Funds

($360,000)

($360,000)

($360,000)

222.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$331,496

$331,496

222.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,214,827 $18,546,323 $18,546,323

State General Funds

$18,214,827 $18,546,323 $18,546,323

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,147,517

$3,147,517

$3,147,517

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$3,066,386

$3,066,386

$3,066,386

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,520,209 $21,851,705 $21,851,705

512

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Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

224.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds 224.2 Reduce funds for operations and hold two positions vacant. State General Funds 224.3 Reduce funds for operations.

($435) ($71,836)

($435) ($71,836)

($435) ($71,836)

State General Funds

($10,813)

($10,813)

($10,813)

224.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,110

$7,110

224.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,001,601

$1,008,711

$1,008,711

State General Funds

$1,001,601

$1,008,711

$1,008,711

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,300,272

$3,300,272

$3,300,272

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,300,272

$3,300,272

$3,300,272

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,303,984

$4,311,094

$4,311,094

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513

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

225.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,538)

($23,538)

($23,538)

225.2 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds. (H and S:Eliminate one-time state funds from Purchase Evidence Purchase Investigative activities)

State General Funds

($280,000)

($280,000)

($280,000)

225.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to retirements.

State General Funds

($276,430)

($276,430)

($276,430)

225.4 Reduce funds for five agent positions due to attrition.

State General Funds

($178,244)

($178,244)

($178,244)

225.5 Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

225.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($108,942)

($108,942)

($108,942)

225.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$431,289

$431,289

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225.98 Transfer funds and four agents from the Task Forces program.

State General Funds

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

225.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,412,711 $21,844,000 $21,844,000

State General Funds

$21,412,711 $21,844,000 $21,844,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,307,269

$4,307,269

$4,307,269

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$3,066,386

$3,066,386

$3,066,386

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,924,662 $26,355,951 $26,355,951

Task Forces

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen

federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

226.98 Transfer funds and four agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

State General Funds

($1,091,187) ($1,091,187) ($1,091,187)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal

justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and

administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and

administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims'

Compensation Program.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

515

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

227.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,149)

($1,149)

($1,149)

227.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,133)

($2,133)

($2,133)

227.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($23,205)

($23,205)

($23,205)

227.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,320)

($1,320)

($1,320)

227.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,583

$6,583

227.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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227.100-Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal

justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and

administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and

administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims'

Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$342,549

$349,132

$349,132

State General Funds

$342,549

$349,132

$349,132

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,507,449 $42,514,032 $42,514,032

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$255,958,909 $258,258,072 $255,958,909 $258,258,072

$258,258,072 $258,258,072

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517

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $291,701,370

$30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,148,043 $5,148,043 $293,976,396

$30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,148,043 $5,148,043 $293,976,396

Community Non-Secure Commitment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around

services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

228.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,654

$2,654

$2,654

228.2 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($595,330)

($595,330)

($595,330)

228.3 Transfer funds from the Community Supervision program for residential placements.

State General Funds

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

228.4 Reduce funds for cancelled contracts for program services.

State General Funds

($4,363,192) ($4,363,192) ($4,363,192)

228.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,200

$38,200

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228.100-Community Non-Secure Commitment

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around

services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,707,992 $29,746,192 $29,746,192

State General Funds

$29,707,992 $29,746,192 $29,746,192

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,081,472 $31,119,672 $31,119,672

Community Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to

provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

229.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$139,304

$139,304

229.2 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and eliminating two full-time positions.

State General Funds

($68,212)

($68,212)

229.3 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

$139,304 ($68,212)

State General Funds 229.4 Reduce funds for motor vehicles. State General Funds 229.5 Reduce funds for operations.

($1,573,203) ($1,573,203) ($1,573,203)

($130,543)

($130,543)

($130,543)

State General Funds

($541,225)

($541,225)

($541,225)

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519

229.6 Transfer funds to the Community Non-Secure Commitment program for residential placements.

State General Funds

($1,666,040) ($1,666,040) ($1,666,040)

229.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$814,567

$814,567

229.100 -Community Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to

provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,951,506 $47,766,073 $47,766,073

State General Funds

$46,951,506 $47,766,073 $47,766,073

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,250,301

$7,250,301

$7,250,301

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$7,250,301

$7,250,301

$7,250,301

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,201,807 $55,016,374 $55,016,374

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,547,439 $24,547,439
$2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$24,547,439 $24,547,439
$2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$24,547,439 $24,547,439
$2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

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230.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$36,484

$36,484

$36,484

230.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$303,460

$303,460

$303,460

230.3 Reduce funds for motor vehicles.

State General Funds

($63,000)

($63,000)

($63,000)

230.4 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and by eliminating nine vacant full-time positions.

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

230.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$272,524

$272,524

230.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,374,383 $24,646,907 $24,646,907

State General Funds

$24,374,383 $24,646,907 $24,646,907

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,658,698

$2,658,698

$2,658,698

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$2,285,689

$2,285,689

$2,285,689

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$15,299 $391,201

$15,299 $391,201

$15,299 $391,201

Federal Funds Transfers

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$157,670

$157,670

$157,670

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$233,531

$233,531

$233,531

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,439,581 $27,712,105 $27,712,105

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521

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

231.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$218,243

$218,243

$218,243

231.2 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

231.3 Reduce funds for motor vehicles.

State General Funds

($84,803)

($84,803)

($84,803)

231.4 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($470,276)

($470,276)

($470,276)

231.5 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

$951,025

$951,025

$951,025

231.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$910,261

$910,261

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231.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,003,264 $61,913,525 $61,913,525

State General Funds

$61,003,264 $61,913,525 $61,913,525

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,360,076

$8,360,076

$8,360,076

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$7,284,378

$7,284,378

$7,284,378

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,916,846 $71,827,107 $71,827,107

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

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523

232.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$266,668

$266,668

$266,668

232.2 Reduce funds for one education supervisor position.

State General Funds

($95,151)

($95,151)

($95,151)

232.3 Reduce funds for one regional principal position.

State General Funds

($109,660)

($109,660)

($109,660)

232.4 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

232.5 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($529,724)

($529,724)

($529,724)

232.6 Reduce funds for motor vehicles.

State General Funds

($65,731)

($65,731)

($65,731)

232.7 Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

($951,025)

($951,025)

($951,025)

232.8 Reduce funds by increasing the class size in nine Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) basic education programs.

State General Funds

($825,000)

($825,000)

($825,000)

232.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,513,611

$1,513,611

232.10 Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective April 1, 2011. (S:Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities beginning April 1, 2011)

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,250,000) ($24,137)
($1,274,137)

($1,250,000) ($24,137)
($1,274,137)

232.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$93,921,764 $94,185,375 $94,185,375

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances

$93,921,764 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $108,061,664

$94,185,375 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,857,206 $1,857,206 $1,857,206 $108,301,138

$94,185,375 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,857,206 $1,857,206 $1,857,206 $108,301,138

Section Total - Continuation

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

Section Total - Final

$36,729,852 $37,339,799

$36,729,852 $37,339,799

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$31,663,664 $31,663,664

$729,513

$729,513

$37,218,806 $37,218,806 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513

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525

Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $413,838,824

$140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $414,448,771

$140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $414,327,778

Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

233.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($406)

($406)

($406)

233.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($30,750)

($30,750)

($30,750)

233.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,602

233.100 -Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$282,730

$282,730

$286,332

State General Funds

$282,730

$282,730

$286,332

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,248,815

$2,248,815

$2,252,417

Department of Labor Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,731,423

$1,731,423

$1,731,423

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

234.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,237)

($2,237)

($2,237)

234.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$445,825

$20,732

234.3 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($164,122)

234.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,729,186

$2,175,011

$1,585,796

State General Funds

$1,729,186

$2,175,011

$1,585,796

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,793,395 $40,239,220 $39,650,005

Disability Adjudication Section

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820

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527

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820

$55,598,820 $55,598,820

$55,598,820 $55,598,820

235.100 -Disability Adjudication Section

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

236.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds 236.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

($2,284)

($2,284)

($2,284)

State General Funds

($50,199)

($50,199)

($50,199)

236.3 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Restore funds for Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired)

State General Funds

($243,129)

($243,129)

($200,000)

236.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,852

236.100 -Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,471,858

$1,471,858

$1,527,839

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,471,858 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,385,376

$1,471,858 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,385,376

$1,527,839 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,441,357

Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

237.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($419)

($419)

237.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($31,787)

($31,787)

237.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($419) ($31,787)
$6,476

237.100 -Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$292,267

$292,267

$298,743

State General Funds

$292,267

$292,267

$298,743

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,828,888 $11,828,888 $11,828,888

Reserved Fund Balances

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

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529

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,121,155

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,121,155

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,127,631

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

238.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

239.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,856)

($7,856)

($7,856)

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239.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($647,237)

($647,237)

($647,237)

239.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($22,541)

($22,541)

($22,541)

239.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,316

239.100 -Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,401,964

$5,401,964

$5,430,280

State General Funds

$5,401,964

$5,401,964

$5,430,280

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

Federal Funds Transfers

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,284,340 $31,284,340 $31,312,656

Safety Inspections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure

to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

240.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,666)

($3,666)

($3,666)

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531

240.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($164,122)

$0

240.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$0 $43,548

240.100 -Safety Inspections

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure

to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,668,868

$2,832,990

$2,876,538

State General Funds

$2,668,868

$2,832,990

$2,876,538

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,837,420

$3,001,542

$3,045,090

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

241.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,221)

($7,221)

($7,221)

241.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$82,461

241.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,581,031

$5,581,031

$5,663,492

State General Funds

$5,581,031

$5,581,031

$5,663,492

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,754,217

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,754,217

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,836,678

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

242.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$26

$26

$26

242.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($18,643)

($18,643)

($18,643)

242.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,079,897) ($1,079,897) ($1,079,897)

242.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($323,090)

($323,090)

($323,090)

242.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$146,335

242.100 -Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,005,563 $13,005,563 $13,151,898

State General Funds

$13,005,563 $13,005,563 $13,151,898

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

533

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,667,153 $806,216 $806,216 $806,216
$79,478,932

$65,667,153 $806,216 $806,216 $806,216
$79,478,932

$65,667,153 $806,216 $806,216 $806,216
$79,625,267

Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

243.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,293)

($8,293)

($8,293)

243.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($112,922)

($112,922)

($112,922)

243.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$101,503

243.100-Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,296,385

$6,296,385

$6,397,888

State General Funds

$6,296,385

$6,296,385

$6,397,888

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$129,086,481 $129,086,481 $129,187,984

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Section 32: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$16,262,803 $16,809,161

$16,262,803 $16,809,161

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

$37,105,382 $37,105,382

$37,105,382 $37,105,382

$53,638,125 $54,184,483

$16,744,161 $16,744,161
$269,940 $269,940 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $54,119,483

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992

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535

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,807,321 $53,807,321 $53,807,321

244.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$914

$914

$914

244.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds 244.3 Replace funds with a projected increase in other funds.

($2,732)

($2,732)

($2,732)

State General Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
244.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

State General Funds 244.5 Reduce funds for staffing services contract.

($132,682)

($132,682)

($132,682)

State General Funds

($34,696)

($34,696)

244.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$341,358

244.7 Increase funds for personnel. (S:Eliminate two furlough days)

($34,696) $341,358

State General Funds

$205,000

$140,000

244.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,262,803 $16,809,161 $16,744,161

State General Funds

$16,262,803 $16,809,161 $16,744,161

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

State Funds Transfers

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

Agency to Agency Contracts

$788,308

$788,308

$788,308

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Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,899,082 $1,417,992
$53,638,125

$34,899,082 $1,417,992
$54,184,483

$34,899,082 $1,417,992
$54,119,483

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$85,604,065 $86,272,365

State General Funds

$85,604,065 $86,272,365

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,029,420 $54,029,420

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,999,801 $53,999,801

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $29,619

$29,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$108,059,367 $108,059,367

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,173,962

$1,173,962

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,485,576

$2,485,576

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

$10,167

$86,741,446 $86,741,446 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

537

Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,953 $104,217,396
$30,000 $30,000 $247,722,852

$56,953 $104,217,396
$30,000 $30,000 $248,391,152

$56,953 $104,217,396
$30,000 $30,000 $248,860,233

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467 $29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

245.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,459)

($4,459)

($4,459)

245.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for three positions.

State General Funds

($158,699)

($158,699)

($158,699)

245.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,887

$31,887

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245.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,125,039

$2,156,926

$2,156,926

State General Funds

$2,125,039

$2,156,926

$2,156,926

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$197,795

$197,795

$197,795

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Royalties and Rents

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,706,031

$6,737,918

$6,737,918

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383 $39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

246.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($16,511)

($16,511)

246.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($305,524)

($305,524)

($16,511) ($305,524)

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246.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for two positions.

State General Funds

($65,314)

($65,314)

246.4 Reduce funds for operations and payments to counties for services.

State General Funds

($72,364)

($72,364)

246.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$109,475

($65,314) ($72,364) $109,475

246.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,256,099 $11,365,574 $11,365,574

State General Funds

$11,256,099 $11,365,574 $11,365,574

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$174,383

$174,383

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$174,383

$174,383

$174,383

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,469,547 $11,579,022 $11,579,022

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

247.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($66,672)

($66,672)

($66,672)

247.2 Reduce funds for personnel and for 11 positions.

State General Funds

($1,100,735) ($1,100,735) ($1,100,735)

247.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$337,140

$337,140

247.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,000,535 $24,337,675 $24,337,675

State General Funds

$24,000,535 $24,337,675 $24,337,675

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,028,515 $57,028,515 $57,028,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $113,890,669

$250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $114,227,809

$250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $114,227,809

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

248.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,294

$26,294

248.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,979,567

$2,979,567

State General Funds

$2,953,273

$2,979,567

$2,979,567

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,979,567

$2,979,567

Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,619 $2,523,652

$29,619 $2,523,652

$29,619 $2,523,652

249.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,693)

($3,693)

($3,693)

249.2 Eliminate funds for contracts for the Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($163,000)

$0

($25,000)

249.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,610

$20,610

249.100 -Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,336,172

$1,519,782

$1,494,782

State General Funds

$1,336,172

$1,519,782

$1,494,782

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$991,168

$991,168

$991,168

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $29,619

$29,619

$29,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,356,959

$2,540,569

$2,515,569

Land Conservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and

conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

250.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($853)

($853)

($853)

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250.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

250.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,414

($5,000) $6,414

250.100 -Land Conservation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and

conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$420,677

$427,091

$427,091

State General Funds

$420,677

$427,091

$427,091

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$420,677

$427,091

$427,091

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

251.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($54,037)

($54,037)

($54,037)

251.2 Reduce funds for operations and reflect savings realized through the closure of the Red Top Mountain Lodge.

State General Funds

($270,000)

($270,000)

($270,000)

251.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($170,047)

($170,047)

($170,047)

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251.4 Reduce funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance by replacing state funds with agency funds.

State General Funds

($475,000)

($475,000)

($475,000)

251.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,030

$96,030

251.6 Reduce funds by converting some full-time positions to hourly/seasonal positions.

State General Funds

($94,081)

$0

251.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,386,137 $13,388,086 $13,482,167

State General Funds

$13,386,137 $13,388,086 $13,482,167

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$41,120,239 $41,120,239 $41,120,239

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

Sales and Services

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,210,405 $56,212,354 $56,306,435

Pollution Prevention Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory

assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water

pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,893

$211,893

$211,893

252.100 -Pollution Prevention Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory

assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water

pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,893

$211,893

$211,893

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

253.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($29,880)

($29,880)

($29,880)

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,012

$5,012

253.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$717,127

$722,139

$722,139

State General Funds

$717,127

$722,139

$722,139

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$717,127

$722,139

$722,139

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Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and

coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and

boaters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

254.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($67,930)

($67,930)

($67,930)

254.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for 17 positions.

State General Funds

($961,468)

($961,468)

($961,468)

254.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($142,749) for personnel.

State General Funds

($521,749)

($521,749)

($521,749)

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254.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

254.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal funds for leased Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

State General Funds

($478,866)

($478,866)

($478,866)

254.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for capital outlay new construction ($50,000) and repairs and maintenance ($156,000).

State General Funds

($206,000)

($206,000)

($206,000)

254.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$419,955

$419,955

254.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and

coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and

boaters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,125,040 $28,544,995 $28,544,995

State General Funds

$28,125,040 $28,544,995 $28,544,995

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

Royalties and Rents

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Sales and Services

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

Specialty License Plate Revenues

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $30,000 $51,502,305

$30,000 $30,000 $51,922,260

$30,000 $30,000 $51,922,260

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

255.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds 255.2 Reduce funds for operations.

$9,574

$9,574

$9,574

State General Funds

($110,817)

($110,817)

($110,817)

255.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$46,564

255.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds from increased fair revenues.

$46,564

State General Funds

($500,000)

($100,000)

255.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,283,966

$830,530

$1,230,530

State General Funds

$1,283,966

$830,530

$1,230,530

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,283,966

$830,530

$1,230,530

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 park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

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The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$51,148,797 $51,867,654

$51,148,797 $51,867,654

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$51,954,847 $52,673,704

$51,867,654 $51,867,654
$806,050 $806,050 $52,673,704

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

256.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$111

$111

256.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$143,037

$23,037

256.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$61,019

$111 $23,037 $61,019

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256.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,352,566

$5,293,585

$5,293,585

State General Funds

$5,352,566

$5,293,585

$5,293,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,352,566

$5,293,585

$5,293,585

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding

offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and

administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

257.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$244

$244

$244

257.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$29,761

$29,761

$29,761

257.3 Transfer funds and four positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

$66,812

$66,812

$66,812

257.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$126,686

$126,686

257.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding

offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and

administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,945,218

$7,071,904

$7,071,904

State General Funds

$6,945,218

$7,071,904

$7,071,904

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,945,218

$7,071,904

$7,071,904

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Parole Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing

drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims'

compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

258.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

258.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$127,245

$127,245

$127,245

258.3 Reduce funds for rent by relocating the Gainesville parole office into state-owned spaced shared with the Department of Corrections.

State General Funds

($33,000)

($33,000)

($33,000)

258.4 Reduce funds by eliminating the use of an external and objective assessment center approach to Chief Parole Officer promotion process.

State General Funds

($19,418)

($19,418)

($19,418)

258.5 Reduce funds for formal external oversight of agency accreditation and certification programs.

State General Funds

($12,005)

($12,005)

($12,005)

258.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

State General Funds

($6,858)

($6,858)

($6,858)

258.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$644,197

$644,197

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258.100 -Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing

drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims'

compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,401,726 $39,045,923 $39,045,923

State General Funds

$38,401,726 $39,045,923 $39,045,923

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,207,776 $39,851,973 $39,851,973

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim

Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and

visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

259.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$14

$14

259.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,644

$3,644

259.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,955

$14 $3,644 $6,955

259.100-Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim

Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and

visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$449,287

$456,242

$456,242

State General Funds

$449,287

$456,242

$456,242

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$449,287

$456,242

$456,242

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553

Section 35: Properties Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$3,200,000

$2,700,000

$3,200,000

$2,700,000

$956,979

$956,979

$956,979

$956,979

$4,156,979

$3,656,979

$550,000 $550,000 $956,979 $956,979 $1,506,979

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Rental Payments for GBA Facilities
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

260.100-Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$956,979

$956,979

$956,979

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State Funds Transfers Rental Payments for GBA Facilities
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

261.1 Reduce funds for the demolition of the Archives Building and replace with rental income saved by implementing a reduction in the Department of Public Safety Capitol Police program. (S:Reduce funds for the demolition of the Archives Building related to insufficient funds to complete demolition)

State General Funds

($500,000) ($2,650,000)

261.2 Reflect a reduction to Capitol Police by issuing a credit for rent in the Judicial Council (Total Funds: $100,000). (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

261.100 -Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$350,000

State General Funds

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$350,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$350,000

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$37,223,917 $37,821,734

$37,223,917 $37,821,734

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$38,023,917 $38,621,734

$37,821,734 $37,821,734
$800,000 $800,000 $38,621,734

Public Defender Standards Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

263.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$18,148

$18,148

263.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,248)

($2,248)

263.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($77,124)

($77,124)

263.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,119)

($20,119)

263.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$99,770

$18,148 ($2,248) ($77,124) ($20,119) $99,770

263.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,718,518

$5,818,288

$5,818,288

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,718,518 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
$6,518,518

$5,818,288 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
$6,618,288

$5,818,288 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
$6,618,288

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

264.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds 264.2 Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

($913,344)

($913,344)

($913,344)

State General Funds

($163,136)

264.3 Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.

($163,136)

($163,136)

State General Funds

($57,205)

264.4 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 267.101.

($57,205)

($57,205)

State General Funds

($1,110,168) ($1,110,168) ($1,110,168)

264.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$498,047

$498,047

264.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,395,231 $30,893,278 $30,893,278

State General Funds

$30,395,231 $30,893,278 $30,893,278

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,395,231 $30,893,278 $30,893,278

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264.101 Special Project - Public Defenders: Provide funds for establishing present contracts with outside conflict counsel and other third party

providers in non-capital cases first arising in fiscal years 2005 through 2009.

State General Funds

$1,110,168

$1,110,168

$1,110,168

Section 37: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

Section Total - Final

$96,365,818 $99,658,314

$96,365,818 $99,658,314

$46,238,934 $46,238,934

$8,872,757

$8,872,757

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$16,687,140 $16,187,140

$4,871

$4,871

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$150,000

$150,000

$9,057,370

$9,057,370

$652,400

$652,400

$99,176,080 $99,176,080 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,587,140
$4,871 $6,722,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,133,750 $1,133,750 $160,425,642

$1,133,750 $1,133,750 $163,218,138

$1,133,750 $1,133,750 $163,135,904

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

265.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($225)

($225)

($225)

265.2 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,931)

$0

$0

265.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$27,366

$27,366

265.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,486,663

$1,531,960

$1,531,960

State General Funds

$1,486,663

$1,531,960

$1,531,960

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,686,663

$1,731,960

$1,731,960

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Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

266.1 Reduce funds paid through GBA rental income to more accurately reflect FY2010 actual and FY2011 year-to-date expenditures. (S:Reduce funds based on projected expenditures)

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($500,000)

($100,000)

266.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$6,722,499

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$6,722,499

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$6,722,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$6,722,499

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents

and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571 $10,697 $10,697

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,697 $8,069,851

$10,697 $8,069,851

$10,697 $8,069,851

267.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,494)

($1,494)

($1,494)

267.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($137,590)

$0

$0

267.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($72,993)

$0

$0

267.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$118,442

$118,442

267.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents

and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,705,506

$8,034,531

$8,034,531

State General Funds

$7,705,506

$8,034,531

$8,034,531

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,857,774

$8,186,799

$8,186,799

Executive Security Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of

the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court,

visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

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268.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($275)

($275)

($275)

268.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,631)

$0

$0

268.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,524)

$0

$0

268.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$29,641

$29,641

268.100 -Executive Security Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of

the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court,

visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,451,385

$1,508,181

$1,508,181

State General Funds

$1,451,385

$1,508,181

$1,508,181

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,451,385

$1,508,181

$1,508,181

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757 $11,492,428
$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757 $11,492,428
$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757 $11,492,428
$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

$652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

$652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

269.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,664)

($18,664)

($18,664)

269.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,129,873)

($761)

($761)

269.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.

State General Funds

($310,395)

($310,395)

($310,395)

269.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds by transferring 10 additional troopers to the Capitol Police program, effective until January 31, 2011.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

269.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to trooper attrition.

State General Funds

($2,372,748) ($2,538,681) ($2,538,681)

269.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,230,399

$1,230,399

269.7 Increase funds for increased fuel costs for State Patrol vehicles.

State General Funds

$215,000

$215,000

269.100-Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,463,676 $62,872,254 $62,872,254

State General Funds

$60,463,676 $62,872,254 $62,872,254

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,365,185 $20,365,185 $20,365,185

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$8,872,757

$8,872,757

$8,872,757

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

563

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$82,081,261

$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$84,489,839

$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$84,489,839

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws

through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and

large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

270.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,433)

($4,433)

($4,433)

270.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($50,321)

$0

$0

270.3 Increase funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters effective April 1, 2011 to increase operating hours at weigh stations and to provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement.

State General Funds

$482,234

$482,234

$0

270.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,845

$19,845

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270.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws

through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and

large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,038,417

$8,108,583

$7,626,349

State General Funds

$8,038,417

$8,108,583

$7,626,349

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,248,387 $21,318,553 $20,836,319

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and

testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel,

state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

271.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($644)

($644)

($644)

271.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,466)

$0

$0

271.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($42,879)

$0

$0

271.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$64,929

$64,929

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

565

271.100 -Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and

testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel,

state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,959,489

$3,078,763

$3,078,763

State General Funds

$2,959,489

$3,078,763

$3,078,763

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,959,489

$3,078,763

$3,078,763

Troop J Specialty Units

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol

program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

272.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

272.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,880)

$0

$0

272.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($14,606)

$0

$0

272.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,378

$25,378

272.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol

program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,383,802

$1,430,666

$1,430,666

State General Funds

$1,383,802

$1,430,666

$1,430,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,383,802

$1,430,666

$1,430,666

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Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training,

including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

273.1 Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position.

State General Funds

($6,494)

($6,494)

273.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,749

($6,494) $12,749

273.100-Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training,

including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$656,362

$669,111

$669,111

State General Funds

$656,362

$669,111

$669,111

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$622

$622

$622

Sales and Services

$622

$622

$622

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$622

$622

$622

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$656,984

$669,733

$669,733

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$433,010 $433,010

$433,010 $433,010

$433,010 $433,010

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

567

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

274.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($504)

($504)

274.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,942)

($4,942)

274.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($22,064)

($22,064)

274.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,728

($504) ($4,942) ($22,064) $9,728

274.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$405,500

$415,228

$415,228

State General Funds

$405,500

$415,228

$415,228

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$66,434

$66,434

$66,434

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Sales and Services

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,569,053

$61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,578,781

$61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,578,781

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of

Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate

officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by

disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

275.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,798)

($7,798)

($7,798)

275.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$394

$394

$394

275.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position.

State General Funds

($53,623)

($53,623)

($53,623)

275.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,675)

($1,675)

($1,675)

275.5 Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($23,574)

($23,574)

($23,574)

275.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,526

$30,526

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

569

275.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of

Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate

officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by

disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,879,927

$1,910,453

$1,910,453

State General Funds

$1,879,927

$1,910,453

$1,910,453

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,174

$1,960,700

$1,960,700

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate

facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police

Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

276.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($21,127)

($21,127)

276.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($97,104)

($97,104)

($21,127) ($97,104)

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276.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from attrition and for three administrative assistant positions.

State General Funds

($212,878)

($212,878)

($212,878)

276.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal and other funds.

State General Funds

($104,692)

($104,692)

($104,692)

276.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure.

State General Funds

($32,523)

($32,523)

($32,523)

276.6 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the transfer of oversight of the regional burn building program to local firefighters.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

276.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$163,493

$163,493

276.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

276.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate

facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police

Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,935,091 $10,098,584 $10,098,584

State General Funds

$9,935,091 $10,098,584 $10,098,584

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

Sales and Services

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

571

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $13,778,171

$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $13,941,664

$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $13,941,664

Section 38: Public Service Commission

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,439,986

State General Funds

$8,439,986

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,441,303

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,749,273

$7,537,125

State General Funds

$7,749,273

$7,537,125

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,441,303

$1,441,303

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475 $241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,260,736

$9,048,588

$7,877,125 $7,877,125 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,388,588

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

277.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

($601)

277.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$455

$455

$455

277.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($187,262)

($187,262)

($187,262)

277.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,926)

($28,926)

($28,926)

277.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$153,852

$153,852

277.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,027,325

$1,181,177

$1,181,177

State General Funds

$1,027,325

$1,181,177

$1,181,177

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,180,985

$1,334,837

$1,334,837

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$863,089 $863,089

$863,089 $863,089

$863,089 $863,089

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

573

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

278.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

278.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$455

$455

($601) $455

278.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$862,943

$862,943

$862,943

State General Funds

$862,943

$862,943

$862,943

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,950,771

$1,950,771

$1,950,771

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and

telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and

telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and

certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,333,238

State General Funds

$6,333,238

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475 $28,500 $6,603,213

279.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,803)

($2,803)

($2,803)

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279.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,124

$2,124

279.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($381,898)

($381,898)

279.4 Reduce funds for contracts for subject matter experts.

State General Funds

($50,156)

($50,156)

279.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($41,500)

($41,500)

279.6 Reduce funds for personnel for one business analyst position. (S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($26,000)

279.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($340,000)

$2,124 ($381,898)
($50,156) ($41,500) ($26,000)
$0

279.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and

telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and

telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and

certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,859,005

$5,493,005

$5,833,005

State General Funds

$5,859,005

$5,493,005

$5,833,005

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$269,975

$269,975

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475 $241,475

$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,128,980

$5,762,980

$6,102,980

Section 39: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

575

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,811,286,533 $1,811,183,815

$1,801,588,130 $1,801,531,181

$9,698,403

$9,652,634

$3,930,907,885 $3,930,907,885

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$1,952,469,054 $1,952,469,054

$195,288,821 $195,288,821

$1,779,524,200 $1,779,524,200

$5,742,194,418 $5,742,091,700

$1,811,374,050 $1,801,721,416
$9,652,634 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,742,281,935

Advanced Institute

Technology

Development

Center/Economic

Development

Continuation

Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

576

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

280.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($325,373)

($325,373)

($325,373)

280.100-Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,808,944

$7,808,944

$7,808,944

State General Funds

$7,808,944

$7,808,944

$7,808,944

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Sales and Services

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,283,944 $18,283,944 $18,283,944

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

281.1 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Restore partial funding)

State General Funds

($1,454,704) ($1,154,704) ($1,154,704)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

577

281.100-Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,912,885 $35,212,885 $35,212,885

State General Funds

$34,912,885 $35,212,885 $35,212,885

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,465,804 $72,765,804 $72,765,804

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

282.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

578

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

283.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($1,225,619) ($1,225,619) ($1,025,619)

283.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,414,855 $29,414,855 $29,614,855

State General Funds

$29,414,855 $29,414,855 $29,614,855

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,498,784 $54,498,784 $54,698,784

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

579

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988 $24,012 $24,012 $963,721

284.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($28,186)

($28,186)

($28,186)

284.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$535,535

$535,535

$535,535

State General Funds

$535,535

$535,535

$535,535

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Sales and Services

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$935,535

$935,535

$935,535

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

580

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

285.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($109,722)

($109,722)

($109,722)

285.100-Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,633,323

$2,633,323

$2,633,323

State General Funds

$2,633,323

$2,633,323

$2,633,323

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,583,749

$9,583,749

$9,583,749

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in

Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

581

286.100 -Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in

Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

287.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($244,450)

($244,450)

($244,450)

287.100-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,866,807

$5,866,807

$5,866,807

State General Funds

$5,866,807

$5,866,807

$5,866,807

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,917,958 $223,917,958 $223,917,958

582

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,784,765

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,784,765

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,784,765

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

288.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($31,239)

($31,239)

($31,239)

288.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$749,746

$749,746

$749,746

State General Funds

$749,746

$749,746

$749,746

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,236,027

$1,236,027

$1,236,027

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

583

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000 $90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

289.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($65,206)

($65,206)

($65,206)

289.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,218,204

$1,218,204

$1,218,204

State General Funds

$1,218,204

$1,218,204

$1,218,204

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,563,733

$2,563,733

$2,563,733

584

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

290.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($1,268,376) ($1,268,376) ($1,268,376)

290.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,441,017 $30,441,017 $30,441,017

State General Funds

$30,441,017 $30,441,017 $30,441,017

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,441,017 $30,441,017 $30,441,017

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

291.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($1,402,057) ($1,402,057) ($1,402,057)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

585

291.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,649,362 $33,649,362 $33,649,362

State General Funds

$33,649,362 $33,649,362 $33,649,362

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,871,762 $38,871,762 $38,871,762

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

292.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds 292.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Leadership Institute. State General Funds 292.3 Reduce funds for ICAPP Health. State General Funds

($674,168)

($674,168)

($674,168)

($56,000)

($51,959)

292.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,180,043 $16,180,043 $16,072,084

State General Funds

$16,180,043 $16,180,043 $16,072,084

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,180,043 $16,180,043 $16,072,084

586

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($19,275)

($19,275)

($19,275)

293.2 Reduce funds for payments to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). (H and S:Restore funding to SREB)

State General Funds

($44,459)

$0

$0

293.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($195,492)

($195,492)

($195,492)

293.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,739,538

$5,783,997

$5,783,997

State General Funds

$5,739,538

$5,783,997

$5,783,997

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,739,538

$5,783,997

$5,783,997

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the

Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's

strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish

endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to

Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new

Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

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587

294.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations in the Advanced Communications program.

State General Funds

($289,134)

($289,134)

294.2 Reduce funds for operations in the Georgia Research Alliance program.

State General Funds

($560,376)

($560,376)

294.3 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($750,000)

($750,000)

($289,134) ($560,376) ($750,000)

294.100-Research Consortium

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the

Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's

strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish

endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to

Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new

Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,140,552 $15,140,552 $15,140,552

State General Funds

$15,140,552 $15,140,552 $15,140,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,140,552 $15,140,552 $15,140,552

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

295.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($72,000)

($72,000)

($72,000)

588

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295.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,302,592

$1,302,592

$1,302,592

State General Funds

$1,302,592

$1,302,592

$1,302,592

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Sales and Services

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,852,592

$4,852,592

$4,852,592

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

296.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401,408

$0

296.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($211)

($211)

$0 ($211)

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296.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($101,920,030) ($101,920,030) ($101,920,030)

296.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($23,186,142) ($23,186,142) ($23,186,142)

296.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,597,149,952 $1,596,748,544 $1,596,748,544

State General Funds

$1,597,149,952 $1,596,748,544 $1,596,748,544

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

Sales and Services

$1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,194,881,112 $5,194,479,704 $5,194,479,704

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

297.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($110,560)

($110,560)

($110,560)

590

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

297.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

State General Funds

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

298.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($37,719)

($37,719)

($37,719)

298.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,055,725 $10,055,725 $10,055,725

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591

Payments to Georgia Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

299.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,857

$15,857

$15,857

299.2 Reduce funds for the Prep School ($98,194) and the Junior College ($47,279). (S:Reduce funds for the Junior College only)

State General Funds

($145,473)

($145,473)

($47,279)

299.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,294,939

$2,294,939

$2,393,133

State General Funds

$2,294,939

$2,294,939

$2,393,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,294,939

$2,294,939

$2,393,133

Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

300.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,670

$2,670

300.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($105,041)

($105,041)

300.3 Reduce funds for three positions and operations.

$2,670 ($105,041)

State General Funds

($560,832)

($560,832)

($560,832)

592

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

300.100 -Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,462,630 $13,462,630 $13,462,630

State General Funds

$13,462,630 $13,462,630 $13,462,630

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,462,630 $13,462,630 $13,462,630

Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

301.1 Reduce funds for operations.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($73,327)

($73,327)

($73,327)

301.2 Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

301.3 Reduce funds for Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($16,000)

($16,000)

($16,000)

301.4 Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($81,000)

($81,000)

($81,000)

301.5 Reduce funds and delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($385,363)

($385,363)

($385,363)

301.6 Reduce funds for Chief Operating Officer position, effective April 1, 2011.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($45,769)

($45,769)

301.100 -Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,698,403

$9,652,634

$9,652,634

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,698,403

$9,652,634

$9,652,634

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,698,403

$9,652,634

$9,652,634

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

593

Section 40: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$117,416,286 $124,060,432

$117,266,286 $123,910,432

$150,000

$150,000

$1,413,901

$1,461,901

$1,413,901

$1,461,901

$33,624,712 $33,624,712

$447,580

$447,580

$32,317,132 $32,317,132

$860,000

$860,000

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$152,646,406 $159,338,552

$121,878,461 $121,728,461
$150,000 $1,461,901 $1,461,901 $33,624,712
$447,580 $32,317,132
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $157,156,581

Customer Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax,

sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,649,354 $12,649,354 $12,649,354

594

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,649,354 $350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000
$12,999,934

$12,649,354 $350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000
$12,999,934

$12,649,354 $350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000
$12,999,934

302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,616)

($1,616)

302.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$75,568

$75,568

302.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$130,501

302.4 Begin transitioning personnel related to alcohol licensing to satellite offices. (S:YES)

State General Funds

($1,616) $75,568 $130,501
$0

302.100 -Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax,

sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,723,306 $12,853,807 $12,853,807

State General Funds

$12,723,306 $12,853,807 $12,853,807

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,580

$350,580

$350,580

Intergovernmental Transfers

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Sales and Services

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,073,886 $13,204,387 $13,204,387

302.101 Special Project - Customer Service: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for temporary workers to staff the Call

Center from March 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011.

State General Funds

$225,000

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595

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210 $60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

303.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($860)

($860)

303.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$15,422

$15,422

303.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$100,938

($860) $15,422 $100,938

303.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,453,892

$7,554,830

$7,554,830

State General Funds

$7,453,892

$7,554,830

$7,554,830

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$484,210

$484,210

$484,210

Sales and Services

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,938,102

$8,039,040

$8,039,040

596

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Forest Land Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to

counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and

HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

304.100 -Forest Land Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to

counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and

HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

State General Funds

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,501,011

$6,501,011

$6,501,011

305.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($578)

($578)

($578)

305.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$12,065

$12,065

$12,065

305.3 Replace funds with Tobacco Stamp Administration fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

305.4 Replace funds with coin operated amusement machine licensing and administration fees authorized in HB1055 (2010 Session) and SB454 (2010 Session).

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($400,000) $400,000
$0

($400,000) $400,000
$0

($400,000) $400,000
$0

305.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,473

$51,473

305.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,695,711

$1,747,184

$1,747,184

State General Funds

$1,545,711

$1,597,184

$1,597,184

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,437,858

$4,437,858

$4,437,858

Sales and Services

$3,937,858

$3,937,858

$3,937,858

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,937,858

$3,937,858

$3,937,858

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

598

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,512,498

$191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,563,971

$191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,563,971

Litigations and Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

306.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($242)

($242)

($242)

306.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$4,354

$4,354

$4,354

306.3 Reduce funds for Odometer Fraud Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($48,000)

($48,000) $48,000
$0

($48,000) $48,000
$0

306.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$27,467

$27,467

306.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for six Special Investigation Agents and four Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for six Special Investigation Agents and four Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for six Special Investigation Agents and four Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

599

306.100 -Litigations and Investigations

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for six Special Investigation Agents and four Fraud Detection Group Financial

Analysts to enhance revenue collections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,124,514

$2,151,981

$2,151,981

State General Funds

$2,124,514

$2,151,981

$2,151,981

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,000

$48,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$48,000

$48,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,124,514

$2,199,981

$2,199,981

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

307.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($443)

($443)

307.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$22,861

$22,861

307.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,850

($443) $22,861 $41,850

307.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,158,830

$2,200,680

$2,200,680

State General Funds

$2,158,830

$2,200,680

$2,200,680

600

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,405,532

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,447,382

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,447,382

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

308.1 Increase funds for payments to the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for county tax officials. (H:Increase funds to meet the annual required contribution)(S:Do not pre-pay; fund in FY2012)

State General Funds

$11,022,124 $16,405,957 $11,022,124

308.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,022,124 $17,405,957 $12,022,124

State General Funds

$12,022,124 $17,405,957 $12,022,124

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,022,124 $17,405,957 $12,022,124

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Fees Retained for License Plate Production Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

601

309.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,592)

($1,592)

($1,592)

309.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$128,093

$128,093

$128,093

309.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$125,067

$125,067

309.4 Increase funds to maintain current service levels.

State General Funds

$1,476,862

309.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,817,278

$4,942,345

$6,419,207

State General Funds

$4,817,278

$4,942,345

$6,419,207

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Sales and Services

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Fees Retained for License Plate Production

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,990,315 $16,115,382 $17,592,244

Revenue Processing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business

practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

310.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,222)

($1,222)

($1,222)

602

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

310.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$62,595

$62,595

310.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$98,980

$62,595 $98,980

310.100 -Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business

practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,900,191 $11,999,171 $11,999,171

State General Funds

$11,900,191 $11,999,171 $11,999,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,900,191 $11,999,171 $11,999,171

310.101 Special Project - Revenue Processing: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for temporary workers to process returns

from March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

State General Funds

$1,500,000

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

311.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,948)

($3,948)

($3,948)

311.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$171,274

$171,274

$171,274

311.3 Replace funds with fees associated with issuing garnishments against delinquent personal income tax filers.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

603

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($847,811) $847,811
$0

($719,696) $719,696
$0

($719,696) $719,696
$0

311.4 Replace funds with additional Cost of Collection fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

311.5 Replace funds with additional FiFa fee revenue.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($525,000) $525,000
$0

311.6 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 311.101.

State General Funds

($9,175,000) ($9,175,000) ($9,175,000)

311.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$361,754

$361,754

311.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,237,397 $19,727,266 $19,727,266

State General Funds

$19,237,397 $19,727,266 $19,727,266

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,758,804 $15,630,689 $15,630,689

Intergovernmental Transfers

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Sales and Services

$15,536,804 $15,408,689 $15,408,689

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,536,804 $15,408,689 $15,408,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,996,201 $35,357,955 $35,357,955

311.101 Special Project - Tax Compliance: Increase funds to annualize funding added in HB947 (2010 Session) for personnel and vehicles for
tax compliance and to add funds for additional tax compliance officers and revenue agents. (G:Reflect adjustments to Workers' Compensation premiums, reallocation of expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS), and projected personnel costs)(H and S:Reflect adjustments to Workers' Compensation premiums, reallocation of expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS), projected personnel costs, and an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. Recognize revenue from garnishment fees collected by the new auditors and agents)

604

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,449,941

$8,389,866 $128,115
$8,517,981

$8,389,866 $128,115
$8,517,981

Tax Law and Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

312.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($160)

($160)

312.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$726

$726

312.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,986

($160) $726 $28,986

312.100 -Tax Law and Policy

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,400,430

$1,429,416

$1,429,416

State General Funds

$1,400,430

$1,429,416

$1,429,416

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

605

Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,800,430

$100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,829,416

$100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,829,416

Technology Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

313.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($932)

($932)

313.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$405,416

$405,416

313.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$225,257

($932) $405,416 $225,257

313.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,848,121 $23,073,378 $23,073,378

State General Funds

$22,848,121 $23,073,378 $23,073,378

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,848,121 $23,073,378 $23,073,378

Section 41: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000

606

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,670,418 $41,900
$1,628,518 $33,170,940

$1,670,418 $41,900
$1,628,518 $33,170,940

$1,670,418 $41,900
$1,628,518 $33,170,940

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$29,281,609 $29,782,031

$29,281,609 $29,782,031

$85,000

$2,085,000

$85,000

$2,085,000

$1,670,418

$1,670,418

$41,900

$41,900

$1,628,518

$1,628,518

$31,037,027 $33,537,449

$29,780,602 $29,780,602
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $31,536,020

Archives and Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State

Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management

programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900 $510,771 $435,771 $75,000 $5,176,259

314.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,092)

($7,092)

314.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($54,347)

($54,347)

($7,092) ($54,347)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

607

314.3 Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($66,195)

($66,195)

($66,195)

314.4 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

314.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,508

$31,508

314.6 Increase funds for increased rental costs in accordance with the 1.5% annual escalation clause.

State General Funds

$44,162

$44,162

314.100 -Archives and Records

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State

Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management

programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,467,954

$4,543,624

$4,543,624

State General Funds

$4,467,954

$4,543,624

$4,543,624

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$532,671

$532,671

$532,671

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Sales and Services

$510,771

$510,771

$510,771

Record Center Storage Fees

$435,771

$435,771

$435,771

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000,625

$5,076,295

$5,076,295

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

608

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

315.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,934)

($1,934)

315.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14,827)

($14,827)

315.3 Reduce funds for two vacant positions.

State General Funds

($68,455)

($68,455)

315.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,324

($1,934) ($14,827) ($68,455) $31,324

315.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,181,638

$1,212,962

$1,212,962

State General Funds

$1,181,638

$1,212,962

$1,212,962

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,921,150

$1,952,474

$1,952,474

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

609

316.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,466)

($7,466)

($7,466)

316.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($57,226)

($57,226)

($57,226)

316.3 Reduce funds for two vacant ballot builder positions and use services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

State General Funds

($111,526)

($111,526)

($111,526)

316.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,849

$26,849

316.5 Increase funds for a 5% state funds match to pull down remaining Help America Vote Act federal funds.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,552

$0

$2,000,000

$0

$2,101,552

$0

316.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,713,343

$4,841,744

$4,740,192

State General Funds

$4,713,343

$4,841,744

$4,740,192

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$85,000

$2,085,000

$85,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$85,000

$2,085,000

$85,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,848,343

$6,976,744

$4,875,192

Office Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$6,008,295 $6,008,295

$6,008,295 $6,008,295

$6,008,295 $6,008,295

610

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

317.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,174)

($9,174)

($9,174)

317.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($70,320)

($70,320)

($70,320)

317.3 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions.

State General Funds

($446,833)

($446,833)

($446,833)

317.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($66,000)

($66,000)

($66,000)

317.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$94,861

$92,870

317.100 -Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,415,968

$5,510,829

$5,508,838

State General Funds

$5,415,968

$5,510,829

$5,508,838

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,544,203

$5,639,064

$5,637,073

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

611

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

318.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($10,679)

($10,679)

($10,679)

318.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($81,849)

($81,849)

($1,726)

318.3 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions.

State General Funds

($218,415)

($218,415)

($218,415)

318.4 Reduce funds by eliminating the requirement for the Pharmacy Board state exam and using the national pharmacy exam for licensing. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($24,000)

$0

$0

318.5 Reduce funds for board member per diems.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($20,000)

318.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$95,367

$97,358

318.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,618,476

$6,737,843

$6,839,957

State General Funds

$6,618,476

$6,737,843

$6,839,957

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,768,476

$6,887,843

$6,989,957

612

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Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

319.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,600)

($1,600)

($1,600)

319.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($12,267)

($12,267)

($12,267)

319.3 Reduce funds for two positions and reflect savings from holding four positions vacant for six months. (H and S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions and reflect savings from holding four positions vacant to a start date of March 1)

State General Funds

($262,325)

($308,603)

($308,603)

319.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,151

$11,151

319.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$771,924

$736,797

$736,797

State General Funds

$771,924

$736,797

$736,797

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$821,924

$786,797

$786,797

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

613

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

320.1 Reduce funds for part-time personnel.

State General Funds

($6,100)

($6,100)

($6,100)

320.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($14,758)

($14,758)

($14,758)

320.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,861

$5,861

320.100 -Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$240,642

$246,503

$246,503

State General Funds

$240,642

$246,503

$246,503

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$260,642

$266,503

$266,503

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances

and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute pharmaceuticals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

614

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321.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,203)

($3,203)

($3,203)

321.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,871)

($2,871)

($2,871)

321.3 Reduce funds for two vacant compliance investigator positions.

State General Funds

($157,415)

($157,415)

($157,415)

321.4 Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

321.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,554

$23,554

321.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute pharmaceuticals.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

321.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances

and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute pharmaceuticals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,892,185

$1,915,739

$1,915,739

State General Funds

$1,892,185

$1,915,739

$1,915,739

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,892,185

$1,915,739

$1,915,739

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide

administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

615

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,075,394

$3,075,394

$3,075,394

322.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,696)

($4,696)

($4,696)

322.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$674

$674

$674

322.3 Reduce funds for positions vacated by retirement and reduce use of hourly employees.

State General Funds

($155,000)

($155,000)

($155,000)

322.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,000)

($8,000)

($8,000)

322.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($14,626)

($14,626)

($14,626)

322.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$39,200

$39,200

322.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide

administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,893,746

$2,932,946

$2,932,946

State General Funds

$2,893,746

$2,932,946

$2,932,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,893,746

$2,932,946

$2,932,946

State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

616

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

323.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,727)

($1,727)

323.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($433)

($433)

323.3 Reduce funds to defer hiring one software programmer and one database administrator.

State General Funds

($43,228)

($43,228)

323.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,311

($1,727) ($433)
($43,228) $17,311

323.100-State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,085,733

$1,103,044

$1,103,044

State General Funds

$1,085,733

$1,103,044

$1,103,044

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,085,733

$1,103,044

$1,103,044

Section 42: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237 $573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

617

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$2,621,684

$2,658,245

$2,621,684

$2,658,245

$4,062,442

$4,062,442

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$615,498

$615,498

$42,237

$42,237

$573,261

$573,261

$539,920

$539,920

$281,489

$281,489

$258,431

$258,431

$7,839,544

$7,876,105

$2,658,245 $2,658,245 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237 $573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,876,105

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

324.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,845)

($2,845)

324.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($758)

($758)

324.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,518

($2,845) ($758)
$10,518

324.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$707,067

$717,585

$717,585

State General Funds

$707,067

$717,585

$717,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$707,067

$717,585

$717,585

618

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Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of

agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural

water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

325.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,246)

($2,246)

325.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($124)

($124)

325.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($23,756)

($23,756)

325.4 Reduce fund by replacing state funds with other funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($4,185)

($4,185)

325.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,601

($2,246) ($124)
($23,756) ($4,185) $2,601

325.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of

agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural

water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$228,434

$231,035

$231,035

State General Funds

$228,434

$231,035

$231,035

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

619

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686
$2,536,268

$1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686
$2,538,869

$1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686
$2,538,869

Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the

reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water

conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812 $42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

326.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,285)

($9,285)

326.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($469)

($469)

($9,285) ($469)

620

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326.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing other funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($79,431)

($79,431)

326.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$21,378

($79,431) $21,378

326.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the

reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water

conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,374,998

$1,396,376

$1,396,376

State General Funds

$1,374,998

$1,396,376

$1,396,376

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$103,812

$103,812

$103,812

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$539,920

$539,920

$539,920

State Funds Transfers

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

Agency to Agency Contracts

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

Federal Funds Transfers

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,231,830

$2,253,208

$2,253,208

U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that

they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

621

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,053,194 $2,205,591

$2,053,194 $2,205,591

$2,053,194 $2,205,591

327.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($150)

($150)

327.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$476

($150) $476

327.100 -U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that

they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$152,247

$152,723

$152,723

State General Funds

$152,247

$152,723

$152,723

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,205,441

$2,205,917

$2,205,917

Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($449)

($449)

328.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($27)

($27)

328.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing other funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($4,434)

($4,434)

328.4 Reduce funds for contracts for water-related studies.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($449) ($27) ($4,434) ($25,000)

622

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328.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,588

$1,588

328.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$158,938

$160,526

$160,526

State General Funds

$158,938

$160,526

$160,526

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,938

$160,526

$160,526

Section 43: State Personnel Administration
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,157,723

$1,157,723

$1,086,148

$1,086,148

$71,575

$71,575

$9,163,076

$9,163,076

$9,163,076

$9,163,076

$10,320,799 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

Recruitment and Staffing Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops,

strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests,

and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

623

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

329.1 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

329.100 -Recruitment and Staffing Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops,

strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests,

and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

State Funds Transfers

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

Merit System Assessments

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

330.1 Reduce funds for operations and increase payment to the State Treasury from $1,947,035 to $2,481,222.

Merit System Assessments

$534,187

$534,187

$534,187

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330.2 Reduce funds for personnel. Merit System Assessments 330.3 Reduce funds for equipment purchases. Merit System Assessments

($253,113) ($20,000)

($253,113) ($20,000)

($253,113) ($20,000)

330.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,433

$150,433

$150,433

Reserved Fund Balances

$78,858

$78,858

$78,858

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$78,858

$78,858

$78,858

Sales and Services

$71,575

$71,575

$71,575

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,575

$71,575

$71,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

State Funds Transfers

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

Merit System Assessments

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,430,107

$3,430,107

$3,430,107

Total Compensation and Rewards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

331.1 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments

($184,218)

($184,218)

($184,218)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

625

331.100 -Total Compensation and Rewards

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,493,684

$2,493,684

$2,493,684

State Funds Transfers

$2,493,684

$2,493,684

$2,493,684

Merit System Assessments

$2,465,845

$2,465,845

$2,465,845

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$27,839

$27,839

$27,839

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,500,974

$3,500,974

$3,500,974

Workforce Development and Alignment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training

opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

332.1 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments

($46,856)

($46,856)

($46,856)

332.100-Workforce Development and Alignment

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training

opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

State Funds Transfers

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

Merit System Assessments

$1,940,847

$1,940,847

$1,940,847

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$305,591

$305,591

$305,591

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

626

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The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 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 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$833,775,375 $833,775,375

$30,087,519 $30,087,519

$803,687,856 $803,687,856

$520,653

$520,653

$520,653

$520,653

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$835,046,028 $835,046,028

$833,775,375 $30,087,519 $803,687,856
$520,653 $520,653 $750,000 $750,000 $835,046,028

Accel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,764,625 $5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $5,764,625 $5,764,625

333.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. Lottery Proceeds

$2,369,975

$2,369,975

$2,369,975

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

627

333.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

Lottery Proceeds

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

College Opportunity Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This

grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to

exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

334.100 -College Opportunity Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This

grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to

exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

335.1 Increase funds to meet projected need.

Lottery Proceeds

$70,000

$70,000

628

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

335.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$550,000

$620,000

$620,000

Lottery Proceeds

$550,000

$620,000

$620,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000

$620,000

$620,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,228,708 $1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $1,228,708 $1,228,708

336.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

Lottery Proceeds

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

337.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

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629

HOPE Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

338.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds 338.2 Reduce Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds.

($20,286)

($20,286)

($20,286)

FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259

($779,312)

($779,312)

($779,312)

338.100-HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

Lottery Proceeds

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development

(GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

339.1 Increase funds to meet projected need.

Lottery Proceeds

$325,169

$325,169

$325,169

630

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

339.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development

(GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

Lottery Proceeds

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

340.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. Lottery Proceeds

$14,089,468 $14,089,468 $14,089,468

340.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$220,407,829 $220,407,829 $220,407,829

Lottery Proceeds

$220,407,829 $220,407,829 $220,407,829

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$220,407,829 $220,407,829 $220,407,829

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

341.1 Reduce funds to meet projected need. Lottery Proceeds

($4,668,196) ($4,668,196) ($4,668,196)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

631

341.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,663,937 $54,663,937 $54,663,937

Lottery Proceeds

$54,663,937 $54,663,937 $54,663,937

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,663,937 $54,663,937 $54,663,937

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

342.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. Lottery Proceeds

$18,956,121 $18,886,121 $18,886,121

342.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$493,531,474 $493,461,474 $493,461,474

Lottery Proceeds

$493,531,474 $493,461,474 $493,461,474

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$493,531,474 $493,461,474 $493,461,474

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial

financial need to attend eligible post-secondary institutions in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

632

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

343.100-Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial

financial need to attend eligible post-secondary institutions in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$966,757

$966,757

$966,757

State General Funds

$966,757

$966,757

$966,757

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$520,653

$520,653

$520,653

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$520,653

$520,653

$520,653

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,487,410

$1,487,410

$1,487,410

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State

University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

344.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State

University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia

College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

345.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia

College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

633

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

Public Memorial Safety Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,761 $306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $306,761 $306,761

347.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

Lottery Proceeds

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

348.1 Reduce funds to meet projected need.

State General Funds

($1,924,130) ($1,924,130) ($1,924,130)

348.2 Replace funds with deferred revenue for the Tuition Equalization Grant program.

State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($750,000) $750,000
$0

($750,000) $750,000
$0

($750,000) $750,000
$0

634

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

348.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,472,661 $25,472,661 $25,472,661

State General Funds

$25,472,661 $25,472,661 $25,472,661

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,222,661 $26,222,661 $26,222,661

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

349.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$31,969

$31,969

349.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$142

$142

349.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($27,296)

($27,296)

$31,969 $142
($27,296)

349.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$692,822

$692,822

$692,822

State General Funds

$692,822

$692,822

$692,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$692,822

$692,822

$692,822

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

635

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

$29,373,949 $29,373,949

$850,000 $850,000 $28,523,949 $28,523,949 $29,373,949

Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

350.1 Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

State General Funds

($115,000)

($115,000)

($115,000)

350.100 -Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

State General Funds

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

636

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement

counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

351.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$50,068

$50,068

$50,068

351.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement

counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,523,949 $28,523,949 $28,523,949

State Funds Transfers

$28,523,949 $28,523,949 $28,523,949

Retirement Payments

$28,523,949 $28,523,949 $28,523,949

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,523,949 $28,523,949 $28,523,949

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2011.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$319,910,401

State General Funds

$319,910,401

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$74,920,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $911,000

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

637

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$679,750,401

$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$679,750,401

$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$679,750,401

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$307,270,814 $311,525,586

State General Funds

$307,270,814 $311,525,586

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$74,920,000 $74,920,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275 $4,400,000 $4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260$911,000

$911,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$67,909,000 $67,909,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$281,960,000 $281,960,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$280,360,000 $280,360,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,960,000

$2,960,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

$110,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$667,110,814 $671,365,586

$311,525,586 $311,525,586 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000 $671,365,586

Adult Literacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $13,363,654

638

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

State General Funds

$13,363,654

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,871,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $11,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$2,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,484,654

$13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000
$4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000
$4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$6,506

$6,506

$6,506

352.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($534,546)

($534,546)

($534,546)

352.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$127,442

$127,442

352.100 -Adult Literacy

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,835,614 $12,963,056 $12,963,056

State General Funds

$12,835,614 $12,963,056 $12,963,056

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,871,000 $16,871,000 $16,871,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $11,000

$11,000

$11,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,956,614 $34,084,056 $34,084,056

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

639

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

353.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,183

$1,183

$1,183

353.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($17,415)

($17,415)

($17,415)

353.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($313,593)

($313,593)

($313,593)

353.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$135,460

$135,460

353.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,614,001

$7,749,461

$7,749,461

State General Funds

$7,614,001

$7,749,461

$7,749,461

640

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $11,704,001

$2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $11,839,461

$2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $11,839,461

Quick Start and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

354.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,774

$1,774

$1,774

354.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($532,311)

($532,311)

($532,311)

354.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$128,421

$128,421

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

641

354.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,777,233 $12,905,654 $12,905,654

State General Funds

$12,777,233 $12,905,654 $12,905,654

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,607,233 $23,735,654 $23,735,654

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$285,295,151

State General Funds

$285,295,151

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,199,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,094,151

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $54,199,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $900,000 $47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $54,199,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $900,000 $47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

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355.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$286,256

$0

$0

355.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($311,173)

($311,173)

($311,173)

355.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($11,226,268) ($11,226,268) ($11,226,268)

355.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,149,705

$4,149,705

355.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$274,043,966 $277,907,415 $277,907,415

State General Funds

$274,043,966 $277,907,415 $277,907,415

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,199,000 $54,199,000 $54,199,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275 $4,400,000 $4,400,000 $4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$597,842,966 $601,706,415 $601,706,415

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

643

Section 47: Transportation, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$682,112,491

State General Funds

$6,861,813

State Motor Fuel Funds

$675,250,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,170,129,823

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,500,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

Sales and Services

$5,164,817

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$673,539,171 $673,759,954 $673,859,954

State General Funds

$6,289,976

$6,510,759

$6,610,759

State Motor Fuel Funds

$667,249,195 $667,249,195 $667,249,195

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,196,841,192 $1,196,841,192 $1,204,641,192

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,211,369 $53,211,369 $61,011,369

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Sales and Services

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,876,871,254 $1,877,092,037 $1,884,992,037

644

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public

airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to

local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

356.1 Reduce contract funds for project administration.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

356.2 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,387,002 $15,387,002 $15,387,002

356.3 Increase funds to match federal funds for airport aid projects. (S:Increase funds to match $7,800,000 of federal funds for airport aid projects)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000

$200,000 $7,800,000 $8,000,000

356.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,602

$5,602

356.100 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public

airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to

local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,781,947

$1,937,549

$1,987,549

State General Funds

$1,781,947

$1,937,549

$1,987,549

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

645

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,887,002 $21,887,002
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $23,675,299

$21,887,002 $21,887,002
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $23,830,901

$29,687,002 $29,687,002
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $31,680,901

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

359.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $8,270,257 $8,270,257 $8,270,257

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,137,288 $11,137,288 $11,137,288

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

360.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

Sales and Services

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,821,793 $62,821,793 $62,821,793

Local Road Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

362.1 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 365.101.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($96,347,303) ($96,347,303) ($96,347,303)

362.100 -Local Road Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

State Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,830,871 $69,830,871 $69,830,871

362.101 Special Project - Local Road Assistance: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay grants to local

governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction - Local Road Assistance Program. Notwithstanding

the statement of specific purpose in this appropriation, the appropriation of Motor Fuel Funds in Program 381.100 "Local Road Assistance" above

may be used for this specific purpose as well.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

363.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,439,878 $18,439,878 $18,439,878

Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water

ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain

dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

364.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,810

$3,810

364.100 -Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water

ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain

dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$685,812

$689,622

$689,622

State General Funds

$685,812

$689,622

$689,622

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,812

$689,622

$689,622

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Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail

service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233 $88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

365.1 Transfer funds from the Transit program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

$55,000

$55,000

365.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$997

365.3 Increase funds for rail planning.

State General Funds

$55,000 $997
$50,000

365.100 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail

service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$161,233

$162,230

$212,230

State General Funds

$161,233

$162,230

$212,230

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$249,472

$250,469

$300,469

State Highway System Construction and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$210,148,856 $210,148,856 $210,148,856

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State General Funds

$0

State Motor Fuel Funds

$210,148,856

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$888,301,890

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $888,301,890

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,098,615,746

$0 $210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$0 $210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

366.1 Reduce funds for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($8,001,483) ($8,001,483) ($8,001,483)

366.2 Reduce funds from the base budget for the appropriation in line 368.101.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($177,789,731) ($177,789,731) ($177,789,731)

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,001,198,631) ($1,001,198,631) ($1,001,198,631)

366.100 -State Highway System Construction and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

State Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,415,632 $89,415,632 $89,415,632

366.101 Special Project - State Highway System Construction and Improvement: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide
funding for Capital Outlay for road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems. Notwithstanding the statement of specific purpose in this appropriation, the appropriation of Motor Fuel Funds in Program 384.100 "State Highway Construction and Improvement" above may be used for this specific purpose as well.

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State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,789,731 $177,789,731 $177,789,731 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $1,001,198,631 $1,001,198,631 $1,001,198,631

State Highway System Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

367.1 Reduce funds from the base budget for the appropriation in line 369.101.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981)

($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981)

($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981)

367.100 -State Highway System Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$137,786,300 $137,786,300 $137,786,300

State Motor Fuel Funds

$137,786,300 $137,786,300 $137,786,300

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,886,452

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $24,886,452

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

Agency to Agency Contracts

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,315,354

$24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $163,315,354

$24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $163,315,354

367.101 Special Project - State Highway System Maintenance: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay

for maintenance projects. Notwithstanding the statement of specific purpose in this appropriation, the appropriation of Motor Fuel Funds in

Program 385.100 "State Highway Maintenance" above may be used for this specific purpose as well.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,372,981 $154,372,981 $154,372,981

State Highway System Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

368.100 -State Highway System Operations

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,640,861

State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,670,542

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $35,670,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,026,240

Sales and Services

$4,026,240

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,026,240

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,337,643

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing

financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

369.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($93,948)

($93,948)

($93,948)

369.2 Reduce funds for grants and benefits.

State General Funds

($177,889)

($177,889)

($177,889)

369.3 Transfer funds to Rail program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

369.4 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,324,367 $11,324,367 $11,324,367

369.5 Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multi-modal passenger terminal. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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369.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$60,374

$60,374

369.100 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing

financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,660,984

$3,721,358

$3,721,358

State General Funds

$3,660,984

$3,721,358

$3,721,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,991,351 $35,051,725 $35,051,725

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for

transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

370.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for

transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,051,946 $91,051,946 $91,051,946

State Motor Fuel Funds

$91,051,946 $91,051,946 $91,051,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,051,946 $91,051,946 $91,051,946

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 Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of

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the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation 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 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 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 department-owned buses. g.) No State Funds or proceeds of General Obligation Debt shall be utilized for the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, rehabilitation or improvement of any commuter rail passenger facilities unless otherwise specifically appropriated thereby herein.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,961,228 $21,081,780 $20,961,228 $21,081,780 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $40,297,852 $40,418,404

$21,081,780 $21,081,780 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $40,418,404

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

371.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,511)

($4,511)

371.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,576)

($4,576)

371.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($52,239)

($52,239)

371.4 Reduce funds.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($159)

($159)

371.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$21,271

($4,511) ($4,576) ($52,239)
($159) $21,271

371.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,197,453

$1,218,724

$1,218,724

State General Funds

$1,197,453

$1,218,724

$1,218,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,197,453

$1,218,724

$1,218,724

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833 $35,700 $35,700 $578,533

372.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($551)

($551)

372.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($551)

State General Funds

($604)

($604)

372.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($23,217)

($23,217)

372.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($604) ($23,217)

State General Funds

$11,615

$11,615

372.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$518,461

$530,076

$530,076

State General Funds

$518,461

$530,076

$530,076

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$554,161

$565,776

$565,776

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching

facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

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373.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($253,561) $253,561
$0

($253,561) $253,561
$0

($253,561) $253,561
$0

373.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching

facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,321,667

$5,321,667

$5,321,667

State General Funds

$5,321,667

$5,321,667

$5,321,667

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,300,266

$6,300,266

$6,300,266

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,300,266

$6,300,266

$6,300,266

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,621,933 $11,621,933 $11,621,933

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

374.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 374.2 Increase funds for a one-time cost settlement.
State General Funds

($249,021) $249,021
$0
$761,582

($249,021) $249,021
$0
$761,582

($249,021) $249,021
$0
$761,582

374.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,025,695

$9,025,695

$9,025,695

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,025,695 $8,396,718 $8,396,718 $17,422,413

$9,025,695 $8,396,718 $8,396,718 $17,422,413

$9,025,695 $8,396,718 $8,396,718 $17,422,413

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

375.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($5,903)

($5,903)

($5,903)

375.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,392)

($4,392)

($4,392)

375.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($384,459) ($19,500)
($403,959)

($384,459) ($19,500)
($403,959)

($384,459) ($19,500)
($403,959)

375.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$87,666

$87,666

375.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,897,952

$4,985,618

$4,985,618

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,897,952 $4,603,940 $4,603,940 $9,501,892

$4,985,618 $4,603,940 $4,603,940 $9,589,558

$4,985,618 $4,603,940 $4,603,940 $9,589,558

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$20,959,848 $21,199,060

$20,959,848 $21,199,060

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$21,483,680 $21,722,892

$21,199,060 $21,199,060
$523,832 $523,832 $21,722,892

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

376.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,831)

($6,831)

($6,831)

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376.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$203,070

$203,070

376.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,485,537 $10,688,607 $10,688,607

State General Funds

$10,485,537 $10,688,607 $10,688,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

Sales and Services

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,943,890 $11,146,960 $11,146,960

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

377.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,867)

($6,867)

377.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,976)

($1,976)

377.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,142

($6,867) ($1,976) $36,142

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377.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,474,311 $10,510,453 $10,510,453

State General Funds

$10,474,311 $10,510,453 $10,510,453

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,539,790 $10,575,932 $10,575,932

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,166,960,786 $1,164,480,237

$981,522,464 $979,041,915

$185,438,322 $185,438,322

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$1,170,686,430 $1,168,205,881

$1,191,431,018 $1,005,992,696
$185,438,322 $3,725,644 $3,725,644
$1,195,156,662

Continuation Budget

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

378.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($290,261)

$0

$0

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378.2 Increase funds to reflect federal subsidy payment for interest on issued bonds.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

378.3 Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance from FY2010 (HB119) for science equipment.

State General Funds

($697,800)

($697,800)

378.4 Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia from FY2010 (HB119) for equipment.

State General Funds

($127,930)

($127,930)

378.5 Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Park and Ride lot construction.

State General Funds

($335,960)

($335,960)

378.6 Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Xpress bus purchases.

State General Funds

($1,521,920) ($1,521,920)

378.7 Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Community Health from FY2011 (HB948) for major repairs and renovations.

State General Funds

($87,200)

($87,200)

378.8 Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program-Regular, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,051,643)

378.9 Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($572,808)

378.10 Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($674,897)

378.11 Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($277,647)

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378.12 Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008A (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program-Regular, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($375,760)

378.13 Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008A (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($413,336)

378.14 Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,458,205)

378.15 Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB9990) for the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($87,962)

378.16 Increase funds for debt service.

State General Funds

$31,863,039

378.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)

$1,071,991,468 $1,069,510,919 $1,096,461,700

$903,993,146 $901,512,597 $928,463,378

$167,998,322 $167,998,322 $167,998,322

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$1,075,717,112 $1,073,236,563 $1,100,187,344

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

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379.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)
$94,969,318 $94,969,318 $94,969,318 $77,529,318 $77,529,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $17,440,000 $17,440,000 $94,969,318 $94,969,318 $94,969,318

The following paragraphs authorizing the issuance of general obligation debt first appeared in the original appropriations act House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164. For some of these paragraphs, the authority they provide to issue debt has either been fully utilized or partially utilized. For those fully utilized, their repetition here is only to prevent an incorrect implication of their repeal by omission and does not indicate new authority. For those partially utilized there is no intent to renew the full authority but only to reflect the continuing power to utilize the remaining authority.

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $3,876,476 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $44,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $1,326,748 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $15,215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $3,701,640 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $42,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $407,224 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $4,670,000 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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[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $2,093,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $6,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $1,302,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of 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 $5,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $348,900 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $348,900 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $1,628,200 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $828,056 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 $3,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $574,522 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 $2,470,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $709,430 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 $3,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $465,200 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $69,780 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 $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $436,000 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,

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both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $148,864 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 $640,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $418,680 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 $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $5,232,000 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 $60,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $232,600 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,791,020 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 $7,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $302,380 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $174,400 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 $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.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $414,200 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 $4,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $409,840 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 $4,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $566,800 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 $6,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $651,280 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 $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $610,400 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $950,480 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 $10,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $302,380 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $1,308,000 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 $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $327,000 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 $3,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $139,520 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 $1,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $514,480 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 $5,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the LaFayette-Walker Public Library, for that library, 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.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $132,108 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Madison County Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $1,977,100 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,

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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 $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $1,744,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $575,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $6,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $148,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $116,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $776,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $8,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $784,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $201,199 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $346,184 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $3,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $56,987 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $1,000,180 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $883,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health 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 sixty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $26,160 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 $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.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $46,520 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 $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $1,046,400 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

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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 $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $348,800 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $654,000 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $95,120 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 $725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $175,613 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 $755,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $547,616 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 $6,280,000 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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[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $174,450 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 $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $232,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $930,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $261,675 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $900,162 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 $3,870,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $615,632 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $224,104 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 $2,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $10,467 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 $45,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $22,097 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 $95,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $13,956 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 $60,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $261,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $523,350 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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 $2,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $553,588 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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 $2,380,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $465,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Accounting Office 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.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Economic Development 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $1,437,468 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 $6,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $88,072 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,

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necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,010,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $415,191 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 $1,785,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $964,127 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 $4,145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 78] From State General Funds, $479,600 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.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $741,200 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 $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $2,180,000 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 $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $174,400 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 $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.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $3,140,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue 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 $13,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $186,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue 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 $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $436,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 85] From State General Funds, $130,800 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $1,656,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government 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.

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[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $5,967,532 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 therewith, through the issuance of not more than $68,435,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 90] From State Motor Fuel Funds, $17,440,000 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 $200,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $130,800 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $43,600 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 $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.

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Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated The following paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008 - 2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 223, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 167, Act No. 2, 2009 General Session, H.B. 118), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $231,000 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009- 2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety: From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services 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 $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety: From State General Funds, $28,602 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services 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 $315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 318, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety:

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From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Human Services 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 $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $166,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,051,643, presently available to support an issue of up to $12,310,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From State General Funds, $15,233,023 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $178,310,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $136,800,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $11,686,824 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $572,808,

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presently available to support an issue of up to $6,705,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.302] From State General Funds, $12,259,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $143,505,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $114,200,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $674,897, presently available to support an issue of up to $7,900,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.303] From State General Funds, $10,431,003 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $122,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $7,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $598,010 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $277,647, presently available to support an issue of up to $3,250,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.304] From State General Funds, $875,657 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $10,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $108,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $9,223,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009),the remaining balance of $375,760, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,400,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 160-161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.300] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $9,598,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $112,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $93,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $7,942,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $413,336, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,840,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $8,355,536 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $97,840,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $67,175,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $5,736,745 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,458,205, presently available to support an issue of up to $17,075,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 1] From State General Funds, $7,194,950 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $84,250,000 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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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $1,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $85,400 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $87,962, presently available to support an issue of up to $1,030,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 2] From State General Funds, $173,362 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $2,030,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

Section 52: Refunds 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 53: Leases 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 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. For authorizations of general obligation debt in Section 50, the authorizing paragraphs at the end of the section are the lowest level of detail and constitute appropriations in accordance with OCGA 50-8-8(a) and Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph (III)(a)(1) of the Georgia Constitution.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the rightmost column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, and 53 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.

Section 55: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose, unless such purpose conflicts with state or federal law. If the stated purpose conflicts with state or federal law, then the purpose statement shall be construed as any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
When an agency receives appropriations from the category, "Total Federal Funds," for more than one program or special project, the appropriation is the amount stated, and each program or special project shall also be authorized an additional fifty percent (50%) of the stated amount. However, if the additional authority is used, one or more of the other federal fund appropriations to that agency are reduced in the same total amount, such that the cumulative total in affected appropriations initially stated within the section is not exceeded, except that when an agency receives an appropriation from the category "Total Federal Funds" and such funds are identified "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families" (TANF), the appropriation is the amount stated and the agency may not reduce such funds below the amount stated.

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Where federal funds received by an agency or other funds received by an agency and not remitted to the general fund of the state treasury are not otherwise restricted by state or federal law, the agency shall use such funds to supplant appropriated state funds in the following order: first, other funds received by the agency, and second, federal funds.
"Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This section does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.

Section 56: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 57: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 4.

HB 77, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SR 20. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for spending limits; to provide for excess revenues; to provide for the 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.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The Constitution is amended by adding a new Article IXA to read as follows:
"ARTICLE IXA. TAXPAYER PROTECTION AMENDMENT OF 2011
SECTION 1. TAX AND EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS.
Paragraph I. Definitions. As used in this article, the term: (1) 'Annual population change' means the most recent available annual percentage change in population for the State of Georgia. (2) 'Fiscal year' means the state fiscal year specified under Article III, Section I, Paragraph II(b). (3) 'Fiscal year spending' means the total amount of moneys appropriated in the General Appropriations Act by the General Assembly and recommended by the Governor as determined by the revenue estimate under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph IV(b) except: (A) Appropriations funded by moneys received from the federal government; (B) Appropriations funded by discretionary user charges to the extent that such charges do not exceed the cost of the goods or services; (C) Proceeds of gifts or bequests made for purposes specified by the donor; (D) Lottery funds; (E) Motor fuel tax proceeds; (F) Tobacco settlement funds; (G) Care management organization fees and nursing home provider fees; and (H) Moneys appropriated for homeowner's incentive adjustment tax relief under Article VII, Section IIA. (4) 'Population' means the number of people residing in Georgia, excluding armed forces stationed overseas, as determined by the United States Bureau of Census. (5) 'State government inflation' means the most recent available annual percentage change in the gross output of state and local governments as defined by the National Income and Product Accounts and determined by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Paragraph II. Spending limits. For any fiscal year that commences on or after July 1, 2013, the fiscal year spending as determined by the revenue estimate under Article III, Section IX , Paragraph IV(b) shall not exceed:
(1) An amount equal to the fiscal year spending in any of the two most recent preceding fiscal years; or (2) An amount equal to the immediately preceding fiscal year spending adjusted for state government inflation and annual population change.

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Paragraph III. Excess revenues. For any fiscal year that commences on or after July 1, 2013, if revenue from sources not excluded from total state revenues exceeds the limit on total state fiscal year spending calculated in accordance with Paragraph II of this article, for that fiscal year the excess shall be appropriated by vote of the General Assembly and shall first fund increases due to student enrollment for local school systems, then excess revenues shall be transferred to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve to the extent necessary to ensure that the fund balance is equal to 10 percent of the fiscal year spending for the previous fiscal year. In any year in which the Revenue Shortfall Reserve is greater than 10 percent of the fiscal year spending for the previous fiscal year, the state income tax rate shall be reduced by one quarter of 1 percent. Paragraph IV. Spending limit override. The General Assembly shall be authorized to exceed the limits specified under this article, but only upon the exhaustion of the Revenue Shortfall Reserve and the adoption of a joint resolution by a two-thirds' vote of both houses of the General Assembly voting in a roll-call vote. The General Assembly by law shall set forth the amount of the spending limit override and the method by which it shall be defrayed. In no event shall such expenditures be included in the computation of the limitation imposed by Paragraph II of this section for any other year. Paragraph V. Implementation. The General Assembly shall enact legislation that may be necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of this article."
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 Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide for ( ) NO limitations on state government expenditures and reduction in taxation?"
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 Finance Committee offered the following substitute to SR 20:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for spending limits; to provide for excess revenues; to provide for the 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.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The Constitution is amended by adding a new Article IXA to read as follows:
"ARTICLE IXA. TAXPAYER PROTECTION AMENDMENT OF 2011
SECTION 1. TAX AND EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS.
Paragraph I. Definitions. As used in this article, the term: (1) 'Annual population change' means the most recent available annual percentage change in population for the State of Georgia. (2) 'Fiscal year' means the state fiscal year specified under Article III, Section I, Paragraph II(b). (3) 'Fiscal year spending' means the total amount of moneys appropriated in the General Appropriations Act by the General Assembly and recommended by the Governor as determined by the revenue estimate under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph IV(b) except: (A) Appropriations funded by moneys received from the federal government; (B) Appropriations funded by discretionary user charges to the extent that such charges do not exceed the cost of the goods or services; (C) Proceeds of gifts or bequests made for purposes specified by the donor; (D) Lottery funds; (E) Motor fuel tax proceeds; (F) Tobacco settlement funds; (G) Care management organization fees and nursing home provider fees; and (H) Moneys appropriated for homeowner's incentive adjustment tax relief under Article VII, Section IIA. (4) 'Population' means the number of people residing in Georgia, excluding armed forces stationed overseas, as determined by the United States Bureau of Census. (5) 'State government inflation' means the most recent available annual percentage change in the gross output of state and local governments as defined by the National Income and Product Accounts and determined by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Paragraph II. Spending limits. For any fiscal year that commences on or after July 1, 2013, the fiscal year spending as determined by the revenue estimate under Article III, Section IX , Paragraph IV(b) shall not exceed:
(1) An amount equal to the fiscal year spending in any of the two most recent preceding fiscal years; or (2) An amount equal to the immediately preceding fiscal year spending adjusted for state government inflation and annual population change.

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Paragraph III. Excess revenues. For any fiscal year that commences on or after July 1, 2013, if revenue from sources not excluded from total state revenues exceeds the limit on total state fiscal year spending calculated in accordance with Paragraph II of this article, for that fiscal year the excess shall be appropriated by vote of the General Assembly and shall first fund increases due to student enrollment for local school systems, then excess revenues shall be transferred to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve to the extent necessary to ensure that the fund balance is equal to 15 percent of the fiscal year spending for the previous fiscal year. In any year in which the Revenue Shortfall Reserve is greater than 15 percent of the fiscal year spending for the previous fiscal year, the state income tax rate shall be reduced by one quarter of 1 percent. Paragraph IV. Spending limit override. The General Assembly shall be authorized to exceed the limits specified under this article, but only upon the exhaustion of the Revenue Shortfall Reserve and the adoption of a joint resolution by a two-thirds' vote of both houses of the General Assembly voting in a roll-call vote. The General Assembly by law shall set forth the amount of the spending limit override and the method by which it shall be defrayed. In no event shall such expenditures be included in the computation of the limitation imposed by Paragraph II of this section for any other year. Paragraph V. Implementation. The General Assembly shall enact legislation that may be necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of this article."
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 Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide for ( ) NO limitations on state government expenditures and reduction in taxation?"
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.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute to SR 20 (LC 18 9644ERS) by revising lines 38 through 44 as follows:
Paragraph II. Spending limits. For any fiscal year that commences on or after July 1, 2013, the fiscal year spending as determined by the revenue estimate under Article III, Section IX , Paragraph IV(b) shall not exceed the greater of:
(1) An amount equal to the fiscal year spending for any previous fiscal year; or (2) An amount equal to the immediately preceding fiscal year spending adjusted for state government inflation and annual population change.

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Rogers of the 21st and Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute to SR 20 (LC 18 9644ERS) by revising lines 45 through 54 as follows:
Paragraph III. Excess revenues. For any fiscal year that commences on or after July 1, 2013, if revenue from sources not excluded from total state revenues exceeds the limit on total state fiscal year spending calculated in accordance with Paragraph II of this article, for that fiscal year the excess shall be appropriated by vote of the General Assembly and shall first fund increases due to student enrollment for local school systems, then excess revenues shall be used for any combination of one or more of:
(1) Transfer to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve to the extent necessary to ensure that the fund balance is equal to 15 percent of the fiscal year spending for the previous fiscal year; and (2) Retirement of existing state general obligation debt. In any year in which the Revenue Shortfall Reserve is greater than 15 percent of the fiscal year spending for the previous fiscal year, the state income tax rate shall be reduced by one quarter of 1 percent.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Rogers, Cowsert amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Rogers of the 21st, Hooks of the 14th and Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute to SR 20 (LC 18 9644ERS) by redesignating Paragraph V on line 62 as Paragraph VI and inserting immediately prior thereto a new Paragraph V to read as follows: Paragraph V. Exception for spending required by federal court order. Nothing in this article shall apply to or limit spending which is required by order of a federal court.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Rogers, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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.

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On the adoption of the resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 42, nays 7.

SR 20, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
HR 385. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Thursday, February 24, 2011, through Monday March 21, 2011, shall be as follows:

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Thursday, February 24 .................................................in session for legislative day 19 Friday, February 25 through Sunday, February 27 ......in adjournment Monday, February 28 ...................................................in session for legislative day 20 Tuesday, March 1 .........................................................in session for legislative day 21 Wednesday, March 2 ....................................................in session for legislative day 22 Thursday, March 3 .......................................................in session for legislative day 23 Friday, March 4 ............................................................in session for legislative day 24 Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 .....................in adjournment Monday, March 7 .........................................................in session for legislative day 25 Tuesday, March 8 .........................................................in session for legislative day 26 Wednesday, March 9 ....................................................in session for legislative day 27 Thursday, March 10 .....................................................in session for legislative day 28 Friday March 11 through Sunday, March 13 ...............in adjournment Monday, March 14 .......................................................in session for legislative day 29 Tuesday, March 15 .......................................................in adjournment Wednesday, March 16 ..................................................in session for legislative day 30 Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20 .........in adjournment Monday, March 21 .......................................................in session for legislative day 31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after March 21, 2011, the periods of adjournment of the 2011 session, if any, shall be as specified by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly; provided that unless otherwise specified by subsequent resolution the General Assembly shall be in adjournment on each Saturday and Sunday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.
Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 385 until 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 3:28 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 28, 2011 Twentieth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 p.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Butterworth of the 50th 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 193. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the judge of the Probate Court of Union County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Union County, approved February 25, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3504), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3799), so as to provide that the chief magistrate shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 194. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Union County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 195. HB 251.
HB 294. HB 300.

By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th and Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dunwoody 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Jackson County; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of the said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for appointment or election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th and Braddock of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Paulding County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 30, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4382), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2130), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3496), an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4819), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4410), and an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3804), so as to provide for certain

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compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 56.

By Senator Hooks of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the AmericusSumter County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 152. By Senators Balfour of the 9th and Unterman of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to exempt day-care centers and child care learning centers operated as part of a local church ministry or a nonprofit religious school or a nonprofit religious charitable organization from certain licensing and regulation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.

SB 153. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Hill of the 32nd:

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 certain requirements and rights relating to professional development plans for personnel who have deficiencies and other needs; to revise certain provisions relating to termination or suspension of a contract of employment; to provide for certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.

SB 154. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent; to provide for a change in the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for compensation;

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to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; to repeal a specific former Act and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 155. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Goggans of the 7th and Murphy of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide a short title; to provide that, in the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, if such person does not have an unremarried spouse or dependents, the indemnification payment shall be made to the parents or siblings of such person; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 156. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 157. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

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SB 158. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Miller of the 49th, Orrock of the 36th, Seay of the 34th, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle accident reparations, so as to preclude certain costs when estimating the costs of repair in preparing of total loss settlement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 159. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-767 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applicability of article relative to trade secrets, so as to clarify that certain information generated as a result of an economic development project conducted by a private person or entity shall not constitute public information; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development Committee.
SB 160. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 161. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Grant of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 4th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary

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institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SB 162. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Hamrick of the 30th 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 driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by a person who is an illegal alien is a felony; 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 163. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 164. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Shafer of the 48th, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, so as to expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 165. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Shafer of the 48th, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parental notification, so as to provide for maintenance of forensic samples from abortions performed on children under 16 years of age; to provide for civil cause of action under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 193. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the judge of the Probate Court of Union County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Union County, approved February 25, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3504), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3799), so as to provide that the chief magistrate shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, 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.
HB 194. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Union County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, 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.
HB 195. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th and Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dunwoody 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 O.C.G.A., the

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"Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 251. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Jackson County; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of the said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for appointment or election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 294. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th and Braddock of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Paulding County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 30, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4382), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for 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.
HB 300. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2130), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3496), an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4819), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4410), and an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L.

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1996, p. 3804), so as to provide for certain compensation of the 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.

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 recommendation:
SB 92 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby 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 recommendation:
HB 207 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 41

SB 19

SB 66

SB 67

SB 122

SR 225

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Golden of the 8th

Ramsey of the 43rd

Thompson of the 33rd

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.

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

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Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Gooch

Grant Hamrick Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Mullis

Murphy Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Goggans Jackson, B.

Golden (Excused) Ramsey (Excused)

Harbison (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Senator Goggans 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Seay of the 34th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Moses Woodruff of Riverdale, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 244. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jane Simpson Beall; and for other purposes.

SR 245. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brett Carter; and for other purposes.

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SR 246. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th and Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and work of Ms. Caroline Miller; and for other purposes.
SR 247. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Thompson of the 5th and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Scott Bruce Lampros; and for other purposes.
SR 248. By Senators James of the 35th and Davenport of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Black and Ethnic Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, and Arts Awards; and for other purposes.
SR 249. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Davenport of the 44th, Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Edward "Billy" McKinney; and for other purposes.
SR 250. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Building Owners and Managers Association-Atlanta and declaring February 28, 2011, as BOMA Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 251. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Albers of the 56th, Murphy of the 27th, Stone of the 23rd, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police for its outstanding service to the law enforcement officers of this state and recognizing March 2 as Fraternal Order of Police day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 252. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nate Flory; and for other purposes.

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SR 253. By Senators Jackson of the 24th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th and Shafer of the 48th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Don McCorkle; and for other purposes.

SR 254. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William I. Griffis on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

SR 255. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Eric Boe; and for other purposes.

Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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.)

HB 207

Balfour of the 9th CITY OF GRAYSON, GEORGIA

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, Georgia amending an Act creating the City of Grayson, Georgia approved December 16, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, P. 662), as amended; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city, both specific and general; to provide for construction of powers, exercise of powers and ordinances of the city; to provide the ability to sue and be sued; to provide for the governing authority of such city, the terms of office, qualification for office, the creation of vacancies, and the filling of vacancies in office; to provide for compensation of members of the governing authority; to provide prohibitions for elected officials; 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 local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
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.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011 TWENTIETH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 58

Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act; indemnification for the death/disability of state highway employee; provisions (TRANS-51st)

SB 64

Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies (Substitute)(JUDY-29th)

SB 94

Firearms; carrying/possession; change certain definitions (PUB SAF-31st)

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SB 95

Peace Officers; applicant; appointment or certification; provide for the authority to investigate the employment history; provide immunities (PUB SAF-1st)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 58. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 58, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 64. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; 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 substitute to SB 64:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; 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 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, is amended by revising paragraph (12) of Code Section 14-2-122, relating to fees for filings related to business corporations, as follows:
"(12) Application for reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 250.00"

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-2-1422, relating to reinstatement following administrative dissolution of business corporations, as follows:

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"(a) A corporation administratively dissolved under Code Section 14-2-1421 may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:
(1) Recite the name of the corporation and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (2) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; (3) Either be executed by the registered agent or an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the corporation filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, of the corporation at the time that the corporation was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (4) Contain a statement by the corporation reciting that all taxes owed by the corporation have been paid; and (5) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-2122."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (11) of Code Section 14-3-122, relating to filing fees for nonprofit corporations, as follows:
"(11) Application for reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 250.00"
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-3-1422, relating to reinstatement following administrative dissolution of nonprofit corporations, as follows:
"(a) A corporation administratively dissolved under Code Section 14-3-1421 may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:
(1) Recite the name of the corporation and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (2) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; (3) Either be executed by the registered agent or an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the

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corporation filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, of the corporation at the time that the corporation was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (4) Contain a statement by the corporation reciting that all taxes owed by the corporation have been paid; and (5) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-3122."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-10-4, relating to recording fees for formation of professional associations, as follows:
"(2) Recording; fees. The clerk shall record the articles of association and any amendments thereto or instruments of dissolution thereof in the same manner as required for articles of incorporation and shall receive a fee as required by paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of Code Section 15-6-77. Articles shall not be required to be published or recorded elsewhere. Such record of the articles, when so recorded, shall be notice of the articles to the world as well as to all parties dealing with such association."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 14-11-603, relating to judicial and administrative dissolution and reservation of name of limited liability companies, as follows:
"(4) A limited liability company administratively dissolved under this Code section may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:
(A) Recite the name of the limited liability company and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (B) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; (C) Either be executed by the registered agent or a member or manager of the limited liability company, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the limited liability company filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was a member or manager, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was a member or manager, of the limited liability company at the time that the limited liability

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company was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was a member or manager of the limited liability company at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (D) Contain a statement by the limited liability company reciting that all taxes owed by the limited liability company have been paid; and (E) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-111101. If the Secretary of State determines that the application contains the information required by this paragraph and that the information is correct, he or she shall prepare a certificate of reinstatement that recites his or her determination and the effective date of reinstatement, file the original of the certificate, and serve a copy on the limited liability company. When the reinstatement is effective, it relates back to and takes effect as of the effective date of the administrative dissolution, and the limited liability company resumes carrying on its business as if the administrative dissolution had never occurred."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (16) of subsection (a) of Code Section 14-11-1101, relating to filing fees and penalties of limited liability companies, as follows:
"(16) Reinstatement fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 250.00"

SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

SB 64, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Anuj Gupta.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 94. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senators Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and Loudermilk of the 52nd offered the following amendment #1:
Amend SB 94 by striking lines 13 and 14 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: which discharges a single shot of .46 centimeters centimeter or less in diameter which is not discharged by the action of an explosive."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Heath, et al. amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

SB 94, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 95. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd and Murphy of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the authority to investigate the employment history of an applicant applying for appointment or certification as a peace officer; to provide immunities relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 95 (LC 35 2084) by deleting the quotation mark at the end of line 86 and inserting between lines 86 and 87 the following:

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(6) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed so as to require any person to provide self-incriminating information or otherwise to compel any person to act in violation of his or her right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section I, Paragraph XVI of the Georgia Constitution. It shall not be a violation of this Code section for a person to fail to provide requested information based on a claim that such information is self-incriminating provided that notice of such claim is served in lieu of the requested information. An action against such person to require disclosure on the grounds that the claim of self-incrimination is not substantiated may be brought in the superior court of the county of such party's residence or where such information is located."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Carter amendment #1 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:

Y Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller Y Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 15.

SB 95, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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Senator Rogers of the 21st recognized Colonel Eric Boe, commended by SR 255, adopted today.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 2:47 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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 Balfour of the 9th 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 24.

By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Weldon of the 3rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jacobs of the 80th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 64.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Lane of the 167th, Welch of the 110th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 13-1-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the validity and enforcement of obligations to pay attorney's fees upon notes or other evidence of

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HB 93. HB 98. HB 116.

indebtedness, so as to change provisions relating to the payment of attorney fees where such fees are provided for but a specific amount of fees are not set forth in the instrument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th, Parent of the 81st, Huckaby of the 113th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government code enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, so as to change a definition for purposes of said article; to change certain references to "code inspectors" to "code enforcement officers" in said article; to amend Code Section 41-2-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of counties and municipalities to repair, close, or demolish unfit buildings or structures, health hazards on private property, and properties affected, so as to provide for findings by code enforcement officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Epps of the 140th, Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; to provide for boundaries and service districts; to provide for a board of commissioners and the elections, terms, salaries, organization, and vacancies relative to board members; to provide for a legislative process; to provide for ethics; to provide for a mayor and the terms, elections, and salary relative to the office of mayor; to provide for governmental administration; to provide for a judiciary; to provide for elections and election districts; to provide for revenue and finance; to provide for taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Baker of the 78th, Williams of the 89th and Rogers of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 162. HB 179. HB 238. HB 313.

By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Willard of the 49th, Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 158th, Greene of the 149th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender registration review board, so as to provide that persons who are required to register on the state sexual offender registry are prohibited from photographing a minor without the permission of the minor's parent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Willard of the 49th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to change certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council; to change certain provisions relating to the director and the director's responsibilities; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, approved August 20, 1923 (Ga. L.

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1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2865), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 330. By Representatives Parent of the 81st and Holcomb of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Doraville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 16.

By Senator Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County; to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County; to provide for the powers and composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for election districts, qualifications, terms of office, and filling of vacancies of commissioners; to provide for meetings and quorum; to provide for the responsibilities of the chairperson; to provide for a vice chairperson and the vice chairperson's responsibilities; to provide for submission pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for severability and effective dates; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 166. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd and Jeffares of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision,

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rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 167. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Williams of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, Millar of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-193 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of weekly unemployment compensation benefit, so as to provide that any such benefit shall be reduced by a benefit received from a public retirement system; to define a certain term; to provide for a method of calculation; to provide for consideration of any employee contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 168. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass, a HERO operator with the Georgia Department of Transportation who was tragically killed after being hit by a passing truck while he was helping a motorist on the side of Interstate Highway 85 in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 31, 2011; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SB 169. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for POST certified law enforcement officers who are residents of that county; 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 170. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Macon ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for POST certified law enforcement officers who are residents of that city; 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.
SB 171. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for POST certified law enforcement officers who are residents of that school district; 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.
SB 172. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 173. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hancock County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 174. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Murphy of the 27th, Balfour of the 9th, Hill of the 32nd, McKoon of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jails, so as to require all jails to participate in the federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative; to require certain jurisdictions to enter into memorandums of agreement with the federal government under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act; to provide sanctions for failure to do so; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 175. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Davis of the 22nd and Seay of the 34th:
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 House of Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to create the Citizens' Redistricting Commission; to provide for its membership and its duties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee.

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SB 176. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Stoner of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings to be open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and telecommunications conferences, so as to authorize all agencies to conduct meetings by teleconference under certain circumstances; 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 177. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Butterworth of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 178. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Hill of the 32nd, Murphy of the 27th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 263. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Davis of the 22nd and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment shall be done by an independent, nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for the qualifications and appointment of members of such commission; to provide for

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the filling of vacancies on the commission; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for reapportionment; 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 and Redistricting Committee.
SR 265. By Senator Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate Review; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 24. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Weldon of the 3rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jacobs of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 64. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Lane of the 167th, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 13-1-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the validity and enforcement of obligations to pay attorney's fees upon notes or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change provisions relating to the payment of attorney fees where such fees are provided for but a specific amount of fees are not set forth in the instrument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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HB 93. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th, Parent of the 81st, Huckaby of the 113th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government code enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, so as to change a definition for purposes of said article; to change certain references to "code inspectors" to "code enforcement officers" in said article; to amend Code Section 41-2-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of counties and municipalities to repair, close, or demolish unfit buildings or structures, health hazards on private property, and properties affected, so as to provide for findings by code enforcement officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 98. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Epps of the 140th, Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the unified government of MaconBibb, Georgia; to provide for boundaries and service districts; to provide for a board of commissioners and the elections, terms, salaries, organization, and vacancies relative to board members; to provide for a legislative process; to provide for ethics; to provide for a mayor and the terms, elections, and salary relative to the office of mayor; to provide for governmental administration; to provide for a judiciary; to provide for elections and election districts; to provide for revenue and finance; to provide for taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 116. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Baker of the 78th, Williams of the 89th and Rogers of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.

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HB 162. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Willard of the 49th, Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 158th, Greene of the 149th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender registration review board, so as to provide that persons who are required to register on the state sexual offender registry are prohibited from photographing a minor without the permission of the minor's parent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 179. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HB 238. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Willard of the 49th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to change certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council; to change certain provisions relating to the director and the director's responsibilities; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; 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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HB 313. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, approved August 20, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2865), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 330. By Representatives Parent of the 81st and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Doraville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 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 134 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman
The following legislation was read the second time:
SB 92

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 Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.

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Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Fort of the 39th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Fort was excused.

Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Butler of the 55th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Butler was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Grant Hamrick Heath Henson Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman

Not answering were Senators:

Butler (Excused) Harbison (Excused) Orrock (Excused) Williams

Crosby Hill, Jack Ramsey

Fort (Excused) McKoon Stoner

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

Senators:

Crosby

Orrock

Stoner

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Balfour of the 9th introduced the chaplain of the day, Senate Doorkeeper Jannetta Johnson of Lawrenceville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 256. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Grant of the 25th, Tolleson of the 20th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Kenneth Wilson Birdsong; and for other purposes.
SR 257. By Senators Chance of the 16th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Otis D. Blake, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 258. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Healthy Kids Challenge program and recognizing March 3, 2011, as Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 259. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn; and for other purposes.
SR 260. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Williams of the 19th, Jones of the 10th, Grant of the 25th, Hooks of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 261. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Carter of the 42nd, Goggans of the 7th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and recognizing March, 2011, as American Red Cross Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 262. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Carter of the 42nd, Goggans of the 7th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Will to Live Foundation; and for other purposes.

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SR 264. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Butterworth of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Chance of the 16th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delta Air Lines on its 70th anniversary as the hometown airline of Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Senator Harbison of the 15th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Leland McCluskey.

Senator Hill of the 4th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011 TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 33

Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting Act; application to the budget process; analysis of departmental/program objectives (Substitute) (APPROP-48th)

SB 34

Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools (Substitute)(ED&Y-21st)

SB 67

Nurses; prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse (H&HS-1st)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 33. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Appropriations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 33:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; 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 "Waste Reduction Act of 2011" and shall also be known and may be cited as the "Zero-Base Budgeting Act."
SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-12-75.1. (a) The Governor in preparing his or her budget report under Code Section 45-12-75, and budget units in preparing their budget estimates under Code Section 45-12-78, shall make use of zero-base budgeting as provided in this Code section. The requirements of this Code section shall apply to the budget report presented to the General Assembly in January of 2013 and each year thereafter. (b) It is the intent of this Code section that in any given year the Governor's budget report shall include zero-base budgeting for no more than one-third nor less than onequarter of all the programs in the most recently passed General Appropriations Act. The Office of Planning and Budget shall determine which programs shall submit zerobase budget recommendations in each year, except that no program shall use zero-base budgeting more often than once every four years. (c) In the years in which zero-base budgeting applies, each budget unit shall include in its budget estimate an analysis summarizing past and proposed spending plans organized by program and revenue source. Information presented shall include the following:
(1) A statement of the budget unit's departmental and program purposes; effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures; and program size indicators; (2) At least three alternative funding levels for each program and revenue source with effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures and program size indicators detailed for each alternative funding level; and (3) A priority listing encompassing all alternative funding levels for all programs.

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The presentation of alternative funding levels shall not, however, relieve the obligation of the Governor to present a recommended budget that is balanced. (d) In the years in which zero-base budgeting applies, the Governor shall include in the budget report relevant materials related to each budget unit's submission under subsection (c) of this Code section and such other relevant material as deemed appropriate by the Governor. (e) Without in any way limiting the generality of the other provisions of this Code section, it is specifically provided that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be a budget unit subject to this Code section, and the programs of the board of regents shall be periodically subject to zero-base budgeting as provided for in this Code section."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Shafer of the 48th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the Senate Appropriations Committee substitute to SB 33 (LC 36 1754S) by striking "the following:" on line 28.

By striking "(1) A" on line 29 and inserting in lieu thereof "a".

By striking ";" at the end of line 30 and replacing it with "."

By striking lines 31 through 34.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Shafer amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis E Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. SB 33, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 34. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Goggans of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize public school students in charter schools and virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident school; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that SB 34 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and SB 34 was placed on the Table.

SB 67. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Grant of the 25th:
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 prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse; 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.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

SB 67, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th recognized March 1, 2011, as Columbus Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 173, adopted previously. Mayor Teresa Tomlinson addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Shafer of the 48th recognized the Will to Live Foundation, commended by SR 262, adopted today. John Trautwein addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:58 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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 Balfour of the 9th 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:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

March 1st, 2011

Dear Bob:

In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Frank Ginn to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Transportation Committee meeting on March 1st, 2011. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

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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 Bills of the House:

HB 80.

By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Sheldon of the 105th, Holt of the 112th, Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 173.

By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th, Ashe of the 56th, Clark of the 104th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional standards for teachers, so as to revise provisions relating to expungement of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 279.

By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st, Abrams of the 84th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 326.

By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for

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determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 335.

By Representative Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to change certain provisions relating to elections; to change certain provisions relating to notice of candidacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HR 95.

By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Greene of the 149th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Buckner of the 130th, Davis of the 109th and others:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 179. By Senator Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and other related professions, so as to provide for licensing of radiographers, radiation therapists, and nuclear medicine technologists; to regulate the practices of performing medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes; to provide penalties for violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.

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SB 180. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th, Butterworth of the 50th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to provide that a remote automated medication system shall not be considered a vending machine for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 181. By Senators Bethel of the 54th and Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses and the Attorney General, respectively, so as prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 182. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-91-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to public works construction projects, so as to define "public works construction"; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, so as to clarify that the authority of counties and municipal corporations to enter into such contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to government units entering into guaranteed energy savings performance contracts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

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SB 183. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th and Cowsert of the 46th:
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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to school health nurse programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 184. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide requirements for reduction in force policies; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 185. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 186. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 11th, Grant of the 25th, Albers of the 56th, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to establish the position of fire safety commissioner; to establish the Department of Fire Safety; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to and provide consistency with the transfer of certain functions from the Commissioner of Insurance to the fire safety commissioner; to amend Article 1

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of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Public Safety, so as to designate the fire safety commissioner as a member of the Board of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 187. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Butterworth of the 50th, Thompson of the 5th and Chance of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise the nursing education program requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; to revise certain provisions relating to the requirements for registered professional nurses in nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SB 188. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Williams of the 19th, Bulloch of the 11th, Tolleson of the 20th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to revise certain provisions relating to deer farming; to provide for regulation of alternative livestock farming; to authorize and regulate private harvest-hunt preserves; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 80. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Sheldon of the 105th, Holt of the 112th, Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; 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.

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HB 173. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th, Ashe of the 56th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional standards for teachers, so as to revise provisions relating to expungement of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 279. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HB 326. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
HB 335. By Representative Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971,

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Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to change certain provisions relating to elections; to change certain provisions relating to notice of candidacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 95. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Greene of the 149th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Buckner of the 130th, Davis of the 109th and others:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

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 96 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 recommendation:

SB 107 SB 115

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thompson of the 5th 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 recommendation:

HB 195 HB 300 SB 125

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 134

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Butler of the 55th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Butler was 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 Millar of the 40th asked unanimous consent that Senator Albers of the 56th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Albers was excused.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Hill of the 4th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hill was excused.

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

Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert

Heath Henson Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones

Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner

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Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Golden Gooch Hamrick

Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Mullis Murphy

Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Albers (Excused) Grant Ramsey (Excused)

Butler (Excused) Harbison (Excused)

Goggans Hill, Jack (Excused)

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

The President recognized members of the National General Assembly of Pakistan.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Rogers of the 21st introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Jon Rogers of Woodstock, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 266. By Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION commending Jared M. Alexander; and for other purposes.

SR 267. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd and Tippins of the 37th:

A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Christine Toth, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

SR 268. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd and Tippins of the 37th:

A RESOLUTION commending Nadine Hernandez, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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Senator Chance of the 16th recognized the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAA State Championship, commended by SR 212, adopted previously. Head Coach Chip Walker addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Grant of the 25th recognized the Fraternal Order of Police for its outstanding service to the law enforcement officers of this state and recognized March 2 as Fraternal Order of Police Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 251, adopted previously. Carlton Stallings, President of the Georgia State Lodge, addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Sims of the 12th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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 2, 2011 Twenty-second Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 125

Grant of the 25th MAGISTRATE COURT OF JASPER COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3785), as amended, so as to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Jasper County shall serve as the clerk of the magistrate court; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of the magistrate court in the event that the clerk of superior court chooses not serve as such clerk; to provide for the compensation of such clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 195

Millar of the 40th CITY OF DUNWOODY "REDEVELOPMENT POWER ACT"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dunwoody 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 300

Grant of the 25th PUTNAM COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2130), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3496), an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4819), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4410), and an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3804), so as to provide for certain compensation of the members 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 local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Rogers
Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman 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.

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Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Hal Silcox III.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 21

Revenue Dept.; no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of sales and use tax return or report (FIN-3rd)

SB 66

Perfusionists; revise continuing education requirements; definition (Substitute)(H&HS-1st)

SB 92

Elections; provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; advance voting (ETHICS-29th)

SB 122

Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects (Substitute)(NR&E-20th)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 21. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Seabaugh of the 28th, McKoon of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of tax and license laws, so as to provide that no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of a sales and use tax return or report; to provide an exception; 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler E Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

SB 21, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 66. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise continuing education requirements relative to clinical perfusionists; to revise the definition of "perfusion"; to revise requirements relating to renewal of licenses for clinical perfusionists; 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 66:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory

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care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise continuing education requirements relative to clinical perfusionists; to revise the definition of "perfusion"; to revise requirements relating to renewal of licenses for clinical perfusionists; 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 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-11, relating to continuing education requirements, as follows:
"(a)(1) The board shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of a license, certificate, or permit under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not less than 40 hours biennially. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations, including, but not limited to, the American Medical Association, the National Medical Association, and the American Osteopathic Association, the number of hours required, and the category in which these hours should be earned. This paragraph shall not apply to respiratory care professionals, or persons seeking renewal of certification as respiratory care professionals, clinical perfusionists, or persons seeking renewal of licensure as a clinical perfusionist. (2) The board shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of certification as respiratory care professionals under Article 6 of this chapter to complete board approved continuing education. The board shall be authorized to establish the number of hours of continuing education required biennially for renewal of certification as a respiratory care professional and the categories in which these hours should be earned. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations. Any action taken by the board pursuant to this paragraph shall be taken in conformity with the provisions of Code Section 43-34-143. (3) The board shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of licensure as clinical perfusionists under Article 7 of this chapter to complete board approved continuing education. The board shall be authorized to establish the number of hours of continuing education required biennially for renewal of licensure as a clinical perfusionist and the categories in which these hours should be earned. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations. Any action taken by the board pursuant to this paragraph shall be taken in conformity with the provisions of Code Section 43-34-172."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-34-171, relating to definitions relative to the "Clinical Perfusionist Licensure Act," as follows:
"(6) 'Perfusion' means the functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiovascular, circulatory, or respiratory system or other organ, or a combination of such activities, and to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions by monitoring and analyzing the parameters of the systems under the order and supervision of a physician, including, but not limited to:
(A) The use of extracorporeal circulation; long-term cardiopulmonary support techniques, including extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; and associated therapeutic and diagnostic technologies; (B) Counterpulsation, ventricular assistance, autotransfusion, blood conservation techniques, myocardial and organ preservation, extracorporeal life support, and isolated limb perfusion; (C) The use of techniques involving blood management, advanced life support, and other related functions; (D) In the performance of the acts described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of this paragraph:
(i) The administration of: (I) Pharmacological and therapeutic agents; or (II) Blood products or anesthetic agents through the extracorporeal circuit or through an intravenous line as ordered by a physician; or
(ii) The performance and use of: (I) Coagulation monitoring and analysis; (II) Physiologic monitoring and analysis; (III) Blood gas and chemistry monitoring and analysis; (IV) Hematological monitoring and analysis; (V) Hypothermia and hyperthermia; (VI) Hemoconcentration and hemodilution; and (VII) Hemodialysis; and
(E) The observation of signs and symptoms related to perfusion services, the determination of whether the signs and symptoms exhibit abnormal characteristics, and the implementation of appropriate reporting, clinical perfusion protocols, or changes in, or the initiation of, emergency procedures. (A) Extracorporeal support, including:
(i) Cardiopulmonary bypass for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients; (ii) Cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital and acquired cardiovascular disorders; (iii) Extracorporeal circulatory support for renal, neurological, hepatic, and vascular surgery; (iv) Extracorporeal resuscitation; and (v) Extracorporeal circulation for long-term support of failing respiratory or

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cardiac function, or both; (B) Associated extracorporeal support functions, including:
(i) Myocardial protection; (ii) Hemofiltration and hemodialysis; (iii) Anticoagulation and hemostasis monitoring, analysis, and intervention; (iv) Thermal regulation, including hypothermia and hyperthermia; (v) Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring, analysis, and intervention; (vi) Physiological monitoring, analysis, and intervention; and (vii) Administration of blood components, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapeutic, and anesthetic agents as directed by a licensed physician; (C) Heart failure therapy and support, including: (i) Ventricular assist device management; (ii) Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation; (iii) Temporary pacemaker management; (iv) External counterpulsation; (v) Transportation of patient on extracorporeal support; and (vi) Periodic flow augmentation therapy; (D) Blood management, including: (i) Autotransfusion; (ii) Platelet concentrate; and (iii) Nondifferentiated progenitor cell harvest; and (E) Other clinical functions, including: (i) Isolated limb and organ perfusion; (ii) Isolated limb and organ delivery of chemotherapeutics, progenitor cells, gene therapy vectors, and related matters; (iii) Organ procurement support and preservation; (iv) Thermogenic lavage; (v) Electrophysiological analysis; and (vi) Intravascular membrane oxygenation. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent any licensed health care professional from performing any functions for which such health care professional is legally authorized to perform."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 43-34-174, relating to licenses, as follows:
"43-34-174. (a) A license is not the property of the holder but is the property of the board. A license to practice perfusion is shall be valid for two years. The board may provide that licenses expire on various dates. A person may renew an unexpired license by submitting proof of current certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or its successor and compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the board and paying the required renewal fee to

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the board before the expiration date of the license. (b) The license holder must shall:
(1) Display the license in an appropriate and public manner; or (2) Maintain on file at all times during which the license holder provides services in a health care facility a true and correct copy of the license certificate in the appropriate records of the facility and keep the board informed of any change of address. (c) A license issued by the board is the property of the board and shall be surrendered on demand. (d) Each person licensed under this article shall be responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date. (e) If a person's license has been expired for not more than three months, the person may renew the license by submitting proof, satisfactory to the board, of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the board and any penalty fee prescribed by the board. (f) If a person's license has been expired for more than three months, the person may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by submitting to reexamination and complying with the current requirements and procedures for obtaining a license. (g) The board may reinstate without reexamination an expired license of a person who was licensed in this state, moved to another state or states, is currently licensed or certified, and has been in practice in another state or states for two years immediately preceding the person's application to reinstate a license. The person shall pay the required fee as established by the board."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to SB 66 (LC 33 4069S) by striking line 105 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (iii) Organ preservation;
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Carter of the 1st amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler E Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

SB 66, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 92. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Williams of the 19th, Bethel of the 54th, Staton of the 18th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:

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 provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Stoner of the 6th, Henson of the 41st, Brown of the 26th, Orrock of the 36th, Carter of the 42nd and others offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 92 (LC 28 5512) by striking lines 92 through 102 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (d)(1) There shall be a period of advance voting that shall commence on the fourth Saturday immediately prior to each primary or election and as soon as possible prior to a

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runoff and shall end on the Friday immediately prior to each primary, election, or runoff. No advance voting shall occur on Sundays. Voting shall be conducted from 9:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. on weekdays during such period and shall be conducted on the second, third, and fourth Saturdays prior to the primary or election from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, counties and municipalities may extend the hours for voting beyond regular business hours and may provide for additional voting locations pursuant to Code Section 21-2-382 to suit the needs of the electors of the jurisdiction at their option.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator McKoon of the 29th objected.

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

Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch E Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick E Harbison N Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon
Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 17, nays 33, and the Stoner, et al. amendment was lost.

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

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Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved that SB 92 be placed on the Table. The President ruled that because the main question had been ordered, the motion to Table was out of order.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 17.

SB 92, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Hill of the 32nd

Stoner of the 6th

SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water

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Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee offered the following substitute to SB 122:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; 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 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, is amended by adding a new article as follows:
"ARTICLE 4
36-91-100. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Affected local government' means any county, municipality, or consolidated government in which water storage facilities of a project are located or proposed to be located which will receive for local use water or services from such project or which, under a service delivery agreement entered into pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36, provides or is authorized to provide within an area water facilities or services similar to water facilities and services proposed to be provided by a project in such area. (2) 'Lead local authority' means the sole local governing authority or local authority participating in a project or the local governing authority or local authority designated pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 36-91-102. (3) 'Local authority' means any local water authority created by Act of the General Assembly, any authority created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 62 of Title 36, and any authority created by a county, municipality, or consolidated government

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which provides water, sewer, or waste-water treatment services. (4) 'Local governing authority' means any county, municipality, or consolidated government. (5) 'Project' has the meaning provided by paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-5-471 and includes environmental facilities as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 50-23-4.
36-91-101. (a) Local governing authorities and local authorities shall be authorized to enter into contracts provided for by this article with private persons, firms, associations, or corporations providing for or delegating the responsibility for procuring all permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county or municipality of this state as necessary or required for the purpose of constructing projects within this state, and to plan, finance, construct, acquire, operate, or maintain such projects or cause such projects to be planned, financed, constructed, acquired, operated, or maintained. Such contracts may provide for the reimbursement to the private person, firm, association, or corporation of costs and expenses associated with the execution thereof through service payments, user fees, purchase payments, and such other consideration as the local governing authority or local authority may deem appropriate. Such contracts may provide for the assumption by such local governing authority or local authority of such projects, permits, licenses, and permissions at such times as appropriate for the construction of the project or as otherwise agreed upon. (b) A local governing authority or local authority may take any action to obtain federal, state, or local assistance for a project that serves the public purpose of this article and may enter into any contracts required to receive such assistance. A local governing authority or local authority may determine that it serves the public purpose of this article for all or any portion of the costs of a project to be paid, directly or indirectly, from the proceeds of a grant or loan made by the federal, state, or local government or any instrumentality thereof. A local governing authority or local authority may agree to make grants or loans to the operator of a project from time to time from amounts received from the federal, state, or local government or any agency or instrumentality thereof. (c) Nothing in this article section shall be construed to delegate the power of eminent domain to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this article. Any local governing authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the purpose of acquiring any property or interests therein to the extent that such action serves the public purpose of this article.
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article to provide for the planning, finance, construction, acquisition, and maintenance of projects. The provisions of this article shall be an alternative to such other methods to be exercised at the option of each local governing authority or local authority. (b) After identifying or being informed of any project that may be suitable for utilization of the procedures of this article, one or more local governing authorities and local authorities may participate in consideration and implementation of a project. Where more than one local governing authority or local authority agrees to participate in consideration or implementation of a project, the participants shall designate one of their number to be the lead local authority for purposes of implementing the procedures of this article; provided, however, that not less than one representative of each such participating local governing authority or local authority, as agreed to by such local governing authorities or local authorities, shall have the right to participate in all aspects of such implementation.
(c)(1) The lead local authority shall evaluate a project to determine, in the judgment of the lead local authority, appropriate or desirable levels of state, local, and private participation in financing, constructing, and operating such project. In making such determinations, the lead local authority shall seek the advice and input of affected local governments and is encouraged to seek the advice and input of the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, affected local governing authorities, applicable planning organizations, and the private financial and construction sectors. (2) The lead local authority shall be authorized to issue a written request for proposals indicating the scope of the project, the proposed financial participations in the project, and the factors that will be used in evaluating the proposals as well as the relative importance of the evaluation factors, and containing or incorporating by reference other applicable contractual terms and conditions, including any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required of the contractor. Public notice of such request for proposal shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting the legal notice on the websites of each participating local governing authority and local authority in substantially the same manner utilized by such authority to solicit requests for proposals, with a copy of such notice provided simultaneously to each affected local government. (3) Upon receipt of a proposal or proposals responsive to the request for proposals, the lead local authority shall accept written public comment, solicited in the same manner as provided for notice of proposals, for a period of 30 days beginning at least ten days after the date set for receipt of proposals. In addition, the lead local authority shall hold at least one public hearing on such proposals within the jurisdiction of each participating local governing authority, participating local authority, or affected local government not later than the conclusion of the period for public comment.
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responsible, and suitable on the basis of initial responses and with emphasis on professional competence and ability to meet the level of private financial participation called for by the local governing authority. Repetitive informal interviews shall be permissible. Any affected local governments shall receive ten days notice of any such individual discussions and interviews and may participate through an appointed representative. In the event that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority or any other state authority or agency agrees to consider or participate in the project, a representative of such authority or agency appointed by such authority or agency may participate in such discussions and interviews. (B) At the discussion stage, the representatives may discuss estimates of total project costs, including, but not limited to, life cycle costing and nonbinding estimates of price for services. Discussions conducted with respondents pursuant to this subparagraph shall not be public meetings subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. Proprietary information or trade secrets may be designated by a respondent as subject to one or more exemptions from public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 50-18-72, but such designation shall not be binding on the participating local governing authorities, local authorities, and affected local governments unless consistent with applicable law.
(C)(i) At the conclusion of the discussion stage, on the basis of evaluation factors published in the request for proposal and all information developed in the selection process, the designated representative, with the input of the representatives of any other participating entity and in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50, shall select in the order of preference one or more respondents whose qualifications and proposed services are deemed most meritorious. (ii) Negotiations shall then be conducted by the designated representative with the selected respondents. A representative of any participating local governing authority, participating local authority, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, the Department of Community Affairs, or affected local government shall have the right to notice of and participation in such negotiations. Negotiations conducted with selected respondents pursuant to this division shall not be public meetings subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. (D) The designated representative shall select for approval by the lead local authority the respondent for project implementation based upon contract terms that are the most satisfactory and advantageous to the participating local governing authorities and local authorities based upon a thorough assessment of value and the ability of the final project's characteristics to meet the goals of the participating local governing authorities and local authorities, consistent with applicable state-wide and regional water plans and local comprehensive plans. Before making such selection, the designated representative shall consult in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50 with the representatives of any participating local governing authority, participating local authority, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, the Department of Community Affairs, and affected local

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government. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the terms and conditions for multiple awards are included in the request for proposal, the lead local authority may award contracts to more than one respondent. Should the lead local authority determine in writing that only one respondent is fully qualified, or that one respondent is clearly more highly qualified and suitable than the others under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that respondent. (E) Upon approval of the selection by the lead local authority, a contract or contracts not exceeding 50 years in duration may be entered into with the selected respondents on behalf of all participating local governing authorities, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, and local authorities, subject to approval by each such local governing authority, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, and each local authority and each affected local government. (5) A request for proposals shall provide for the resolution of disputes over the award of a contract under this article by binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association or otherwise, and such provision shall be binding on all respondents unless waived by the lead local authority in writing. (6) Nothing in this Code section shall require the designated representatives, the lead local authority, or any local governing authority or local authority to continue negotiations or discussions arising out of any request for proposal. (7) Every local governing authority and local authority shall be authorized to promulgate reasonable rules or regulations to assist in its evaluation of proposals and to implement the purposes of this article. (d) No public officer, employee, or member of a local governing authority, local authority, or the General Assembly shall serve as an agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under a contract or negotiating a contract provided for by this article for three years after leaving his or her position as a public officer, employee, or member of the local governing authority, local authority, or the General Assembly."
SECTION 2. Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, is amended by adding a new Code Section as follows:
"50-23-28.2. (a) Those definitions made applicable to Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 by Code Section 36-91-100 shall be applicable to this Code section. (b) The division may evaluate any project to determine, in the judgment of the division, appropriate or desirable levels of state or private participation in such project. In identifying any such project and making such determination, the division shall seek the advice and input of the affected local governments and shall be authorized to seek and receive advice and input from local authorities and the private financial and construction sectors. The division may also propose projects to local governing authorities and local authorities as appropriate for the procedures of Article 4 of

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Chapter 91 of Title 36. The division shall be authorized to consult with local governing authorities and local authorities regarding its conclusions with respect to projects subject to this subsection. (c) Local governing authorities and local authorities participating in the consideration of a project may, by mutual consent, request in writing that the division participate in the project in any capacity authorized by law, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-23-5 and Code Section 50-23-6. The participating local governments and local authorities may request in writing that the division serve as the lead local authority for such project, and if the division accedes to such request, the division shall assume all of the duties and responsibilities of the lead local authority pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, for itself and on behalf of such local governing authorities and local authorities, subject to the conditions and limitations of such article. (d) In addition to the conditions and limitations of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, the following shall be applicable to the division when acting pursuant to this Code section:
(1) Public notice of any request for proposals shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting a legal notice on the website of the Department of Administrative Services; (2) The designated representative of the lead local authority, when the division is such lead local authority, shall be the director; (3) No contract awarded under this subsection shall be operative until the governing authority of each participating local governing authority and local authority and each affected local government has approved the contract; (4) For any project for which participation or a lead local authority role is determined by the division to be feasible and appropriate, the division may perform management, technical, consultative, training, educational, and other project development and promotion activities, subject to availability of funds from the Georgia Reservoir Fund established by Code Section 50-23-28, approval by the executive director of the authority, and the requirement that the fund be fully compensated by any private owner of the project for such expenditures; and (5) Any project financed or constructed in whole or in part by the division shall be subject to environmental and development restrictions imposed on projects of the division by law. (e) In discharging its duties and responsibilities under this Code section, the division: (1) Shall to the maximum extent feasible expedite the issuance of the permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county, municipality, consolidated government, or local agency or authority of this state necessary and convenient for the purposes of this article; (2) May enter into lease, use, or water supply agreements with the owner or operator of any project or water facility; (3) May lease to an owner or operator of a project any state-owned facilities or

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property which the division is managing in connection with a project; (4) May utilize the competitive bidding and competitive sealed proposal procedures adopted by the Department of Administrative Services under Code Section 50-5-67 and regulations promulgated pursuant to the authority thereof; and (5) May enter into agreements with local governing authorities, local authorities, or an owner or operator or proposed operator of a project, setting fees to be paid to the division or the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of enabling the division or the Department of Natural Resources to expedite or enhance the state or federal regulatory process. (f) The director shall be authorized to delegate such duties and responsibilities under this Code section as he or she deems appropriate from time to time; provided, however, that the final approval of state projects and contracts provided for in this article shall be by action of the director. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to delegate the power of eminent domain to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this Code section. The state and any affected local government may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the purpose of acquiring any property or interests therein to the extent that such action serves the public purpose of this Code section. (h) All affected local governments which approve a project shall have agreed, by reason of such approval, to amend and to have amended, consistent with such approval, any service delivery strategy agreement required by Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 to which they are a party. (i) No employee, officer, or member of the division, the authority, the Department of Natural Resources, the Board of Natural Resources, the General Assembly, or any affected local government or local authority shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with the division under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Stoner of the 6th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on SB 122 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Stoner was excused.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 1.

SB 122, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that the following bill, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, be taken from the Table:

SB 34. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Goggans of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize public school students in charter schools and virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident school; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted, SB 34 was taken from the Table, and considered immediately.
SB 34. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Goggans of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize public school students in charter schools and virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident school; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to SB 34:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Rachel Sackett Act"; to authorize public school students to participate in extracurricular activities at other public schools in their attendance zone; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; 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 "Rachel Sackett Act."
SECTION 2. Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-319.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Charter school' means a local charter school, as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-2-2062, a state chartered special school, as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 20-2-2062, and a commission charter school, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2-2081. (2) 'Nonenrolled student' means a student enrolled in a traditional public school, a

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charter school, or a virtual school who resides within the attendance zone of another public school but who is not enrolled in such school. For purposes of a charter school and a virtual school, the attendance zone shall be as designated in its charter. (3) 'Public school' means, without limitation, a traditional public school and a charter school. (4) 'Virtual school' means a charter school in which students attend all courses via the Internet or other electronic medium not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. (b) A public school shall allow any nonenrolled student to participate in any extracurricular activity offered or conducted by such public school in the same manner as any student currently enrolled at such public school as long as the public school that the student is attending does not offer such extracurricular activity. A nonenrolled public school student desiring to participate in an extracurricular activity shall register with the principal of the public school, or his or her designee, such intent to participate in extracurricular activities of the public school in accordance with rules and regulations established by the State Board of Education. The final approval for such participation shall reside in the discretion of the principal which shall only be withheld with just cause in accordance with state board rules and regulations as established pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section and in accordance with local board policies, or State Board of Education or Georgia Charter Schools Commission policies, for a state chartered special school or a commission charter school, respectively. If approval is not granted, the principal shall provide notice in writing to the student and his or her parent or guardian which shall include the reason the participation was not approved. (c) A nonenrolled student shall comply with the same rules and requirements and be subject to the same code of conduct applicable to any student's participation in the same activity. (d) The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section, including procedures to follow if the interest in an extracurricular activity at a particular public school exceeds the capacity of such activity."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert
Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson E Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 9.

SB 34, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:29 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, March 3, 2011
Twenty-third Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 48.

By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Lindsey of the 54th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 108th, Allison of the 8th 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 ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding applications for, waiver of, denial of, renewal of, and granting of freeport exemptions; to provide for level 1 and level 2 freeport exemptions; to provide for applicability to business inventory; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 66.

By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Rogers of the 26th, Murphy of the 120th, Hembree of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 137. HB 196. HB 200. HB 237.

By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Roberts of the 154th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide that government agencies cannot charge other government agencies for geographic information; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Tankersley of the 158th, Neal of the 75th, Weldon of the 3rd, Golick of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of search warrants by video conferencing, so as to clarify what portion of the video recordings must be maintained; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 34th, Houston of the 170th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for training for law enforcement investigating crimes involving trafficking persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Morris of the 155th, Hatfield of the 177th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage

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fraud, so as revise the definition of "mortgage lending process"; to provide for investigative and subpoena powers of district attorneys and the Attorney General relative to residential mortgage fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 293.

By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to retirement bills in the General Assembly, so as to define a certain term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 297.

By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Benton of the 31st, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that public retirement systems shall be prohibited from expending or obligating funds for certain purposes; to provide 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 189. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the form of government of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; to revise, restate, and modernize certain provisions of said Act; to revise certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the mayor; to revise certain provisions related to vetoes; to provide for the office of city administrator and establish powers and duties of said position; 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 190. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, symbols, and language, so as to add provisions

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relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SB 191. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hamrick of the 30th, Crosby of the 13th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to change eligibility requirements for grand jurors; to amend the O.C.G.A. so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 192. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Goggans of the 7th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-34-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle reparations definitions, so as to change the definition of medical payments coverage; to amend Part 8 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens of hospitals and nursing homes, so as to allow liens to apply to claims; to change certain provisions regarding perfecting a lien; to change certain provisions regarding notice; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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SB 193. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 194. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia, so as to provide that students at Georgia Military College shall be eligible for HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SB 195. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County," approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for such members; to provide for submission for preclearance 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 196. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private home care providers, so as to revise the definition of private home care provider to exclude from the definition contractual arrangements with independent contractors; to change certain provisions concerning certain employees; to revise exempt services; 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 197. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to personnel administration, so as to provide for a comprehensive review of each state employment position; to provide for a comparison of such salaries with the industry standard for such position; to provide for an evaluation of each employee as to his or her fitness to perform the job; to provide for an evaluation of each employing unit in state government to determine its efficiency in the use of personnel and its efforts to eliminate unproductive workers; to provide for a report; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SR 308. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring William Austin Atkins, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 311. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Henson of the 41st, Stoner of the 6th, Orrock of the 36th, Jones of the 10th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to carefully consider the safety aspects of allowing El Paso Corporation to transport liquefied natural gas through Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 312. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Jackson of the 2nd, Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION endorsing the efforts to deepen the ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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

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HB 48. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Lindsey of the 54th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 108th, Allison of the 8th 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 ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding applications for, waiver of, denial of, renewal of, and granting of freeport exemptions; to provide for level 1 and level 2 freeport exemptions; to provide for applicability to business inventory; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 66. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Rogers of the 26th, Murphy of the 120th, Hembree of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 137. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Roberts of the 154th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide that government agencies cannot charge other government agencies for geographic information; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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HB 196. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Tankersley of the 158th, Neal of the 75th, Weldon of the 3rd, Golick of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of search warrants by video conferencing, so as to clarify what portion of the video recordings must be maintained; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 200. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 34th, Houston of the 170th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for training for law enforcement investigating crimes involving trafficking persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 237. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Morris of the 155th, Hatfield of the 177th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage fraud, so as revise the definition of "mortgage lending process"; to provide for investigative and subpoena powers of district attorneys and the Attorney General relative to residential mortgage fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 293. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to retirement bills in

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the General Assembly, so as to define a certain term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.

HB 297. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Benton of the 31st, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that public retirement systems shall be prohibited from expending or obligating funds for certain purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.

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 recommendation:

SB 81 SB 100

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th 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 40 SB 62

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Natural Resources and the Environment 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 110 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th 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:

SB 86 Do Pass by substitute SB 121 Do Pass

SB 113 Do Pass by substitute SR 265 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 96

SB 107

SB 115

Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Butler of the 55th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Butler was excused.
Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.
Senator Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ramsey of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.
Senator Hamrick of the 30th asked unanimous consent that Senator Crosby of the 13th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Crosby was excused.
Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Stone of the 23rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stone was excused.

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Senator Ginn of the 47th asked unanimous consent that Senator Albers of the 56th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Albers was excused.

Senator Davis of the 22nd 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:

Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch Grant

Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Rogers Seabaugh Seay Sims Staton Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman

Not answering were Senators:

Albers (Excused) Fort (Excused) Shafer

Butler (Excused) Orrock (Excused) Stone (Excused)

Crosby (Excused) Ramsey (Excused) Williams

Senator Shafer 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.
Senator Brown of the 26th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Dr. Stephen Summerow of Macon, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

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SR 269. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Hooks of the 14th, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th, Grant of the 25th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and the 2011 honorees Lillian Gordy Carter, Mary Francis Hill Coley, and May duBignon Stiles Howard; and for other purposes.
SR 270. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Theresa Wuertz of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 271. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Emily Vold of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 272. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Keri Long of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 273. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lindsey Brooke Carden of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 274. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Davenport of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Adriana Gerena of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 275. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar KaMeesha Felice Barker of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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SR 276. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Shanah Karen Sharpe of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 277. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Crosby of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael C. Arena of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 278. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Fort of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Victor Adam Lesniewski of the Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 279. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James M. Yonz of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 280. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Sims of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Janet Brock of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 281. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Sims of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Andrew Wilder of Darton College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 282. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Amanda D. Browning of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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SR 283. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Hamrick of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caitlin Breanne Clary of the University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 284. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Stephanie C. Barron of Atlanta Metropolitan College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 285. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lila H. Castellano of Macon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 286. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Goggans of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Carla Kirkland of Waycross College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 287. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Goggans of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gerald Jonah of South Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 288. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tracy Jane Yang of The University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 289. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Patrick Alexander Jackson of Medical College of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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SR 290. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Miriam H. Townsend of Augusta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 291. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Albert F. Carter of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 292. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Katherine Beasley of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 293. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael Owen Henry of East Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 294. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer M. Holcomb of Gordon College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 295. By Senator Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Trenton Wilkes, Madison County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 296. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David C. Zagoria of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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SR 297. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David Vaughn Spencer of Gainesville State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 298. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Elizabeth J. Schmidt of North Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 299. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar DeWayne P. Alcorn of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 300. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jonelle P. Faal of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 301. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James C. Ulmer of Bainbridge College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 302. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sakina C. Middleton of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 303. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Maisa Sulchi Ali of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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SR 304. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Bethel of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Clinton Little of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 305. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alexandra K. Lowery of Middle Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 306. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David R. Smith; and for other purposes.
SR 307. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION welcoming citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County and observing March 3, 2011, as Macon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 309. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Walter L. Glover, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 310. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beverly A. Williams Glover; and for other purposes.
SR 313. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Blake Bass on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 314. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant John Ellis Hammock; and for other purposes.

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The President and Senator Grant of the 25th recognized the Healthy Kids Challenge program and recognized March 3, 2011, as Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 258, adopted previously. Major Dukes addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Brown of the 26th recognized Reverend Dr. Walter L. Glover, Jr., commended by SR 309, adopted today.

Senator Brown of the 26th recognized Dr. Beverly A. Williams Glover, commended by SR 310, adopted today.

Dr. Beverly Glover and Reverend Dr. Glover addressed the Senate briefly.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 19

Forgery/Fraudulent Practices; definitions; medical identity fraud; provide punishment (Substitute)(JUDY-32nd)

SB 88

Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems (Substitute)(TRANS-53rd)

SB 134

Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment (JUDY-30th)

SR 103

Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties (SI&P-1st)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 19. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to

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victims of medical identity fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 19:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to add medical identity fraud to the provisions relating to identity fraud; 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. Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, is amended by revising Article 8, relating to identity fraud, as follows:
"ARTICLE 8
16-9-120. 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) 'Health care records' means records however maintained and in whatever form regarding an individual's health, including, but not limited to, doctor's and nurse's examinations and other notes, examination notes of other medical professionals, hospital records, rehabilitation facility records, nursing home records, assisted living facility records, results of medical tests, X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, vision examinations, pharmacy records, prescriptions, hospital charts, surgical records, mental health treatments and counseling, dental records, and physical therapy notes and evaluations.

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(4)(5) 'Identifying information' shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Current or former names; (B) Social security numbers; (C) Driver's 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; (J) Digital or electronic signatures; (K) Medical identification numbers; (L) Birth dates; (M) Mother's maiden name; (N) Selected personal identification numbers; (O) Tax identification numbers; (P) State identification card numbers issued by state departments; or (Q) Veteran and military medical identification numbers; and (Q)(R) Any other numbers or information which can be used to access a person's or entity's resources or health care records.
(6) 'Medical identity theft victim' means any individual whose personal identifying information has been obtained, compromised, used, or recorded in any manner without the permission of that individual. (5)(7) 'Resources' includes, but is not limited to:
(A) A person's or entity's 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 person's personal history, including, but not limited to, records of such person's driving records; criminal, medical, or insurance history; education; or employment; and (H) A person's health insurance, health savings accounts, health spending accounts, flexible spending accounts, medicare accounts, Medicaid accounts, dental insurance, vision insurance, and other forms of health insurance and health benefit plans.

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16-9-121. (a) A person commits the offense of identity fraud when he or she willfully and fraudulently:
(1) Without authorization or consent, uses or possesses with intent to fraudulently use identifying information concerning a person; (2) Uses identifying information of an individual under 18 years old over whom he or she exercises custodial authority; (3) Uses or possesses with intent to fraudulently use identifying information concerning a deceased individual; (4) Creates, uses, or possesses with intent to fraudulently use any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a fictitious person with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identification information for the purpose of committing or facilitating the commission of a crime or fraud on another person; or (5) Without authorization or consent, creates, uses, or possesses with intent to fraudulently use any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a real person with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identification information for the purpose of committing or facilitating the commission of a crime or fraud on another person. (b) A person commits the offense of medical identity fraud when he or she willfully and fraudulently for the purpose of obtaining medical care, prescription drugs, or other health care services or money or other financial gain: (1) Without authorization or consent, uses or possesses with intent to fraudulently use identifying information concerning a person; (2) Uses identifying information of an individual under 18 years old over whom he or she exercises custodial authority; (3) Uses or possesses with intent to fraudulently use identifying information concerning a deceased individual; (4) Creates, uses, or possesses with intent to fraudulently use any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a fictitious person with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identification information for the purpose of committing or facilitating the commission of a crime or fraud on another person; or (5) Without authorization or consent, creates, uses, or possesses with intent to fraudulently use any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a real individual with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identification information for the purpose of committing or facilitating the commission of a crime or fraud on another person. (b)(c) A person commits the offense of identity fraud or medical identity fraud by receipt of fraudulent identification information when he or she willingly accepts for identification purposes identifying information which he or she knows to be fraudulent, stolen, counterfeit, or fictitious. In any prosecution under this subsection, it shall not be necessary to show a conviction of the principal thief, counterfeiter, or fraudulent user. (c)(d) The offenses created by this Code section shall not merge with any other offense.

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(d)(e) This Code section shall not apply to a person under the age of 21 who uses a fraudulent, counterfeit, or other false identification card for the purpose of obtaining entry into a business establishment or for purchasing items which he or she is not of legal age to purchase.
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.
16-9-123. (a) The administrator appointed under Code Section 10-1-395 shall have the authority to investigate any complaints of consumer victims regarding 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 Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, or with local law enforcement. Employees of the Governor's 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 Governor's 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. (b) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to medical identity theft victims.
16-9-124. The Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys shall have the authority to conduct the criminal prosecution of all cases of identity fraud or medical identity fraud.

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16-9-125. The General Assembly finds that identity fraud or medical identity fraud involves the use of identifying information which is uniquely personal to the consumer victim, medical identity theft victim, or business victim of that identity fraud or medical identity fraud and which information is considered to be in the lawful possession of the consumer victim, medical identity theft victim, or business victim wherever the consumer victim, medical identity theft victim, or business victim currently resides or is found. Accordingly, the fraudulent use of that such fraudulently used information involves the fraudulent use of information that is, for the purposes of this article, is found within the county where the consumer victim, medical identity theft victim, or business victim of the identity fraud or medical identity fraud resides or is found. Accordingly, in a proceeding under this article, the crime will shall 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.
16-9-125.1. (a) A person who has learned or reasonably believes that he or she has been the victim of identity fraud or medical identity fraud may contact the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over his or her actual residence for the purpose of making an incident report. The law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the complainant's residence shall make a report of the complaint and provide the complainant with a copy of the report. Where jurisdiction for the investigation and prosecution of the complaint lies with another agency, the law enforcement agency making the report shall forward a copy to the agency having such jurisdiction and shall advise the complainant that the report has been so forwarded. (b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to interfere with the discretion of a law enforcement agency to allocate resources for the investigation of crimes. A report created pursuant to this Code section is shall not be required to be counted as an open case file.
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) A violation of this article which does not involve the intent to commit theft or appropriation of any property, resource, or other thing of value that is committed by a person who is less than 21 years of age shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years or a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both. (c) Any person found guilty of a violation of this article may be ordered by the court to

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make restitution to any consumer victim, medical identity theft victim, or any business victim of such fraud. (d) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense. (e) 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.
16-9-127. 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 pertaining to identity fraud.
16-9-128. (a) The prohibitions set forth in Code Sections 16-9-121 and 16-9-122 shall not apply to nor shall any cause of action arise under Code Sections 16-9-129 and 16-9-131 for:
(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; (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 person. (b) The exemptions provided in subsection (a) of this Code section will shall not apply to a person intending to further a scheme to violate Code Section 16-9-121 or 16-9-122. (c) It is shall not be 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 shall be 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 attorney's fees in the trial and appellate courts and the costs of investigation and litigation reasonably incurred.
16-9-130. (a) Any consumer victim or medical identity theft 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

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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, that 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 or medical identity theft 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 attorney's 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 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 pertaining to identity fraud has been conducted by the Governor's 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 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton E Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 19, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Staton of the 18th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Guy Foulkes.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 88. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Grant of the 25th, Brown of the 26th, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SB 88:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of

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child restraint systems; 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. Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, is amended by revising of subsections (b) and (d) of Code Section 40-8-76, relating to safety belts and child restraint systems, as follows:
"(b)(1) Every driver who transports a child under six eight years of age in a passenger automobile, van, or pickup truck, other than a taxicab as defined by Code Section 3334-5.1 or a public transit vehicle as defined by Code Section 16-5-20, shall, while such motor vehicle is in motion and operated on a public road, street, or highway of this state, provide for the proper restraint of such child in a child passenger restraining system appropriate for such child's height and weight and approved by the United States Department of Transportation under provisions of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 in effect on January 1, 1983, or at the time of manufacture, subject to the following specific requirements and exceptions:
(A) Any such child weighing at least 40 pounds may be secured by a lap belt when: (i) The vehicle is not equipped with both lap and shoulder belts; or (ii) Not including the driver's seat, the vehicle is equipped with one or more lap and shoulder belts that are all being used to properly restrain other children;
(B) Any such child shall be properly restrained in a rear seat of the motor vehicle consistent with the requirements of this paragraph. If the vehicle has no rear seating position appropriate for correctly restraining a child or all appropriate rear seating positions are occupied by other children, any such child may be properly restrained in a front seat consistent with the requirements of this paragraph; (C) A driver shall not be deemed to be complying with the provisions of this paragraph unless any child passenger restraining system required by this paragraph is installed and being used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions for such system; and (D) The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply when the child's parent or guardian either obtains a physician's written statement that a physical or medical condition of the child prevents placing or restraining him or her in the manner required by this paragraph. If the parent or guardian can show the child's height is over 4 feet and 9 inches, such child shall be restrained in a safety belt as required in Code Section 40-8-76.1. (2) Upon a first conviction of an offense under this subsection, the defendant shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50.00, except in the case of a child who is five six or seven years of age, if the defendant shows to the court having jurisdiction of the case that a child passenger restraining system meeting the applicable requirements of this subsection has been purchased by him or her after the time of the offense and prior to the court appearance, the court may waive or suspend the fine for such first conviction. This exception shall apply until January 1, 2005 2012. Upon a second or

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subsequent conviction of an offense under this subsection, the defendant shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00. No court shall impose any additional fees or surcharges to a fine for such a violation. The court imposing a fine for any violation of this Code section shall forward a record of the disposition of the cases annually to the Department of Public Safety Driver Services for the sole purpose of data collection on a county by county basis." "(d) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to buses, as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 40-1-1, used in the transport of children over four years of age until July 1, 2007 2012, provided that the bus is operated by a licensed or commissioned child care facility, has a current annual transportation safety inspection certificate as required by the appropriate licensing body, and has evidence of being inspected for use by a child care facility. If the bus is not a school bus, as defined in paragraph (55) of Code Section 40-1-1, or a multifunction school activities bus, as defined in 49 C.F.R. 571.3(B), each child over four years of age and under six eight years of age shall be properly restrained by a safety belt child passenger restraining system. Multifunction school activities buses, as defined in 49 C.F.R. 571.3(B), shall not be required to transport children five years of age or older in a child passenger restraining system."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 40-8-76.1, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, as follows:
"(3) Each minor six eight years of age or older who is an occupant of a passenger vehicle shall, while such passenger vehicle is being operated on a public road, street, or highway of this state, be restrained by a seat safety belt approved under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208. In any case where a minor passenger six eight years of age or older fails to comply with the requirements of this paragraph, the driver of the passenger vehicle shall be guilty of the offense of failure to secure a seat safety belt on a minor and, upon conviction thereof, may be fined not more than $25.00. The court imposing such a fine shall forward a record of the court disposition of the case of failure to secure a seat safety belt on a minor to the Department of Driver Services."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Murphy of the 27th, Williams of the 19th, Bulloch of the 11th, Heath of the 31st and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend SB 88 by deleting "eight" on line, 10, 57, 64, and 67 and inserting in lieu thereof "seven".

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By deleting on line 39 "or seven".

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Balfour of the 9th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers N Balfour N Bethel N Brown N Bulloch E Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans N Golden Y Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton E Stone N Stoner
Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 26, nays 25, and the Murphy, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the Murphy, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute.

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

N Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch E Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack

N Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay

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Y Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Shafer Y Sims N Staton E Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 29; nays 23, the motion prevailed, and the Senate reconsidered its action on adopting the Murphy, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute.

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

Y Albers N Balfour N Bethel N Brown N Bulloch E Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans N Golden Y Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks N Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller N Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton E Stone N Stoner Y Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 25, nays 28, and the Murphy, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was lost.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

N Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk
McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton E Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 13.

SB 88, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Fran Millar

Education and Youth

District 40

Retirement

319-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

Health and Human Services

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Change vote on Amendment #1, after Reconsideration, to No. SB 88, roll call #66.

/s/ Fran Millar 3/3/11

Senator Balfour of the 9th recognized and congratulated the Brookwood High School football team on winning thee 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship, commended by SR 242, adopted previously. Head Coach Mark Crews addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Fort of the 39th honored the memory of Ella Brayboy. Joyce Jones addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 134. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 9 of Title 34, and Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, workers' compensation, and trusts, respectively, so as make technical corrections, correct terminology, and update cross-references reflecting the enactment of the guardianship and trust codes in recent legislative sessions; to allow natural guardians of children to consent on behalf of a beneficiary if there is no conflict of interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler
Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton E Stone Y Stoner

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Jones
Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

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

SB 134, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Emanuel Jones District 10 420 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Interstate Cooperation Retirement Special Judiciary Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/3/11 SB 134

Please register me as a "Yes" vote for SB 134. I had business outside the Chamber.

/s/ Emanuel Jones

Senator Chance of the 16th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SR 103. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and others:

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 Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; to provide for 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton E Stone
Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

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

SR 103, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and Senator Hooks of the 14th announced the Senate adjourned at 11:56 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, March 4, 2011
Twenty-fourth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 87.

By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

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HB 123. HB 142. HB 156. HB 189.

By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th, Rynders of the 152nd, Battles of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and punishment therefor, so as to clarify that the provision includes stun guns and tasers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Meadows of the 5th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bearden of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Maxwell of the 17th, Shaw of the 176th, Hembree of the 67th, Mitchell of the 88th 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 regarding insurance, so as to provide that no contract or agreement between a dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental

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services; to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 264.

By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; 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 198. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Grant of the 25th and Unterman of the 45th:

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 provide definitions; to cover all disabilities in providing assistance in voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Ethics Committee.

SB 199. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department and Commissioner of Insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall have the authority to impose penalties on persons who are or should have been licensed under Title 33 for certain violations; to provide for orders of restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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SB 200. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Henry County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under 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 201. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4159), so as to provide for terms of office; to change the method of filling vacancies; 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 202. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Henry County Governmental Services Authority," approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4014), so as to add airport facilities within the definition of the term "authority"; to modify and clarify the powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds; to modify the investments authorized for moneys of the authority; to expand the purpose of the authority to include providing public airports and landing fields; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 203. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change certain resident independent

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adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster license requirements; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 204. By Senator Jones of the 10th:
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 licensure of personal fitness trainers; to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Board of Fitness Trainers and provide for its composition; to provide for qualifications, terms, and vacancies of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SB 205. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
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 vehicle; 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 driver and passengers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 206. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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SB 207. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Sims of the 12th and James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter schools, so as to provide that certain provisions relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel may not be waived pursuant to a charter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 208. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Sims of the 12th and James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Dropout Deterrent Act"; to provide for a short title; to amend Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school attendance in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise the age of mandatory education; to provide for a waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 209. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st and Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" and regulate the performance of abortions in conformity therewith; to amend Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal, so as to make a conforming amendment and provide that any abortion not in conformity with the Act shall constitute a criminal offense; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the Act as a part of said title; to define terms; to state legislative findings; to require a determination of gestational age prior to abortion; to prohibit abortion after a certain gestational age; to provide for exceptions under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SB 210. By Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as

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to provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for the wrongful death of an unborn child; to provide for immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for witness testimony and evidence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 326. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SR 328. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of W.T. (Travis) Duke and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 87. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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HB 123. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th, Rynders of the 152nd, Battles of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and punishment therefor, so as to clarify that the provision includes stun guns and tasers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 142. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 156. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Meadows of the 5th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bearden of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HB 189. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Maxwell of the 17th, Shaw of the 176th, Hembree of the 67th, Mitchell of the 88th 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 regarding insurance, so as to provide that no contract or agreement between a

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dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental services; to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 264. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Economic Development Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Education and Youth 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 49 SB 79

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Millar of the 40th 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 recommendation:

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SB 109 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby of the 13th 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:

HB 326 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Butterworth of the 50th District, Chairman

The following Minority Report on HB 326 was filed with the Secretary:

Senator Robert Brown District 26 121-B State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Administrative Affairs Economic Development Insurance and Labor Judiciary Reapportionment and Redistricting Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 4, 2011

Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Secretary Ewing;

In accordance with the Rules of the Senate, please find the attached Minority Report for the 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011 Higher Education Committee meeting.

Sincerely,

/s/ Robert Brown

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Senate Democratic Caucus Senate Higher Education Minority Report
WHEREAS inadequate notice was provided that a full committee vote would be held on HB 326, and;
WHEREAS upon convening the meeting at 8:00 a.m. a 27 page substitute to HB 326 was presented to the committee, and:
WHEREAS the Chairman declined a motion to delay a vote on the substitute until the new 27 page substitute could be studied by all members, and;
WHEREAS no amendments were allowed by the Chairman to the new substitute, and;
WHEREAS after only 37 minutes a vote was called on the new 37 page substitute, we object both to the substance of HB 326 and the process by which it was adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Lester Jackson of the 2nd /s/ Curt Thompson of the 5th
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 151 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Goggans of the 7th 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 recommendation:
SB 138 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th District, Chairman

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
March 3rd, 2011

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:
In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Lindsey Tippins and Senator Don Balfour to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Public Safety Committee meeting on March 3rd, 2011. These appointments shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

Mr. President:

The Regulated Industries and 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 108 SB 143 SB 150

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Shafer of the 48th 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 recommendation:

SB 154 SB 173

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th 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 recommendation:

HB 179 SB 54 SB 168

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 40 SB 113

SB 62 SB 121

SB 81 SR 265

SB 86

SB 100

SB 110

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:
Thompson of the 33rd Tolleson of the 20th
Senator Thompson of the 5th asked unanimous consent that Senator Henson of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Henson was excused.
Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.
Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Butler of the 55th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Butler was excused.

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Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tate of the 38th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tate was excused.

Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Stone of the 23rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stone was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon

Millar Miller Mullis Murphy Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stoner Thompson, C Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Butler (Excused) Orrock (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Fort Stone (Excused) Tolleson (Excused)

Henson (Excused) Tate (Excused)

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Brad Prater of Armuchee, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Davenport of the 44th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Todd Schmidt.

Senator Heath of the 31st objected to SR 322, which was on the Senate Consent Calendar for Privileged Resolutions, and asked that it be voted on individually.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 315. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Americus District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 District of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 316. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Grant of the 25th and Jackson of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 317. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th and Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Emanuel County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 318. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Heath of the 31st, Butterworth of the 50th, Unterman of the 45th, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 319. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Willie Coleman; and for other purposes.
SR 320. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jarvis Duff; and for other purposes.
SR 321. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Chamblee Middle School on winning the 2011 PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Finals; and for other purposes.

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SR 323. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Seay of the 34th, James of the 35th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas Smith and his civic leadership students from Martin Luther King, Jr. High School; and for other purposes.
SR 324. By Senators Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Seay of the 34th, Jackson of the 2nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Lee Haney and commending the International Association of Fitness Science; and for other purposes.
SR 325. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th, James of the 35th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Alwyn Vernon "AV" Powell; and for other purposes.
SR 327. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Davis of the 22nd, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating 50 years of matriculation of African American students at the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes.
SR 329. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kenneth Dale Wright; and for other purposes.
SR 330. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin County High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 331. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin County High School boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 332. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Deborah Ulrich, Marietta Middle School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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SR 333. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION commending Yogini Patel, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

The following legislation, having been removed from the Senate Consent Calendar for Privileged Resolutions, was continued upon its adoption:

SR 322. By Senator Millar of the 40th:

A RESOLUTION commending Daylight Saving Time; and for other purposes.

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

Y Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch E Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Gooch

Y Grant N Hamrick
Harbison N Heath E Henson
Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller N Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton E Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 27, nays 15.

SR 322, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Millar of the 40th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SR 322.

Senator Rogers of the 21st was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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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
Friday March 4, 2011 Twenty-fourth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 154

Hooks of the 14th SUMTER COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent; to provide for a change in the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for compensation; to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; to repeal a specific former Act and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 173

Grant of the 25th HANCOCK COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hancock County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton E Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman 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 FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 32

Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds, notes; provide exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances (Substitute)(RI&U-48th)

SB 115

Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculations of gross income for determination of child support obligations (Substitute) (S JUDY-22nd)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 32. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SB 32:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances for certain telecommunications companies; 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 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section or any other provision of law, any telecommunications company under the commission's jurisdiction certified as a competitive local exchange carrier shall be exempt from the provisions of this Code section, if the stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidences of debt are issued as part of a debt transaction that is an interstate transaction, as evidenced by the following:
(1) The telecommunications company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a parent company headquartered or domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction; (2) The debt transaction is by and between the parent company, the primary obligor, and a national bank or other lending or financial institution licensed or authorized to enter into such debt transaction by any state or federal agency; and (3) The telecommunications company is issuing stocks, bonds, notes, or other

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evidences of debt for the purpose of providing collateral or other security to the lending or financial institution in order to accommodate the debt transaction of a parent company or other entity."

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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton E Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

SB 32, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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SB 115. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Grant of the 25th, Sims of the 12th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Special Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 115:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; 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 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, is amended in paragraph (2) of subsection (f) as follows:
"(2) Exclusions from gross income. Excluded from gross income are the following: (A) Child support payments received by either parent for the benefit of a child of another relationship; (B) Benefits received from means-tested public assistance programs such as, but not limited to: (i) PeachCare for Kids Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or similar programs in other states or territories under Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act; (ii) Food stamps or the value of food assistance provided by way of electronic benefits transfer procedures by the Department of Human Services; (iii) Supplemental security income received under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act; (iv) Benefits received under Section 402(d) of the federal Social Security Act for

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disabled adult children of deceased disabled workers; and (v) Low-income heating and energy assistance program payments; and (C) Foster care payments paid by the Department of Human Services or a licensed child placing agency for providing foster care to a foster child in the custody of the Department of Human Services; and (C)(D) A nonparent custodian's gross income."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch E Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton E Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

SB 115, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Freddie Powell Sims

Appropriations

District 12

Education and Youth

305-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Natural Resources and the Environment

Atlanta, GA 30334

Retirement

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/4/2011

I wish to vote YES on SB 115. I was away from my desk at the time of voting.

/s/ Senator Freddie Powell Sims

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 385 until 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 10:12 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 7, 2011
Twenty-fifth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Golden of the 8th

Jackson of the 2nd

Ramsey of the 43rd

Senator Millar of the 40th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the following resolution.

SR 322. By Senator Millar of the 40th:

A RESOLUTION commending Daylight Saving Time; and for other purposes.

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

Y Albers N Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden N Gooch

N Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 11; the motion prevailed, and SR 322 was reconsidered and placed on the General Calendar.

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 129.

By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Evans of the 40th and Willard of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 143. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 144. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:

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 revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said title, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 214. HB 290. HB 347. HB 358.

By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, England of the 108th, Sheldon of the 105th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Davis of the 109th, Maddox of the 127th, Harrell of the 106th, Sims of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to correct an oversight in provisions protecting against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards as discovered and recommended by the House Committee on Information and Audits and to apply such fraud protection provisions to all state entities including state authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Maxwell of the 17th, Murphy of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the examination of applicants, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall not exempt himself or herself from any written examinations set forth in the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County," approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3804), so as to provide for staggered terms for the members of such board of commissioners; to provide for submission for

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HB 375. HB 391. HB 393. HB 410.

preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4115), so as to provide for staggering of terms of office for commission districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Monticello and granting a new charter to the City of Monticello, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3779), so as to provide for municipal elections; to provide for terms for the mayor and council; to provide for staggering of such terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Hiawassee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.
By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th, Brockway of the 101st and Sheldon of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Suwanee," approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to provide that the term of any elected city official shall be declared vacant upon the occupant of such office qualifying for election to another office; to provide that municipal officers shall be elected by majority vote; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 418.

By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th and Channell of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Oglethorpe County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 436.

By Representative Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo; 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 493. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

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

SB 211. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

SB 212. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
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

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renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to repeal Code Section 40-5-38, relating to the notation on drivers' licenses of a diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 213. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, so as to establish local Crime Stopper Award Funds to provide awards for information leading to the detection or apprehension of certain criminal perpetrators; 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 214. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide definitions; to provide that it is illegal to provide or attempt to provide an inmate with a wireless handset; to provide that it is illegal for an inmate to possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain a wireless handset; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
SB 215. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, so as to convert Medicaid and the PeachCare for Kids Program funds to premium assistance to allow low-income families to participate in private sector health insurance plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for an amended state plan for Medicaid and PeachCare; to designate qualified health benefit plans; to provide for enrollment in a qualified health benefit plan; to provide for premium assistance; to provide for premiums and cost sharing; to provide for an individual incentive program; to provide for employer and group health plan requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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SB 216. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide definitions; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to authorize insurers to offer individual medical and surgical health insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in selected other states; to provide for examinations of such insurers; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Interstate Cooperation Committee.
SB 217. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide for an exception to the public works affidavit requirement to demonstrate participation in the federal work authorization program for persons who have no employees and do not intend to hire any employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 218. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits; to provide for investigation, survey, and sales of certain sunken logs to which the state holds title; to provide for administration of such a program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
SB 219. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to adopt the "Interstate Compact on

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Educational Opportunity for Military Children"; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purpose and policy of said compact; to define the terminology used in said compact; to provide for applicability; to provide for educational records and enrollment; to provided for placement and attendance; to provide for eligibility; to provide for graduation; to provide for state coordination services; to create the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee.
SB 220. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide for multiyear lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
SB 221. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th, Rogers of the 21st, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-80-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Local Government Authorities Registration Act," so as to provide for immunity for local government authorities and such authorities' members, officers, agents, and employees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 222. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Cowsert of the 46th and Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize wine tastings under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.

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SB 223. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SB 224. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 24th, Carter of the 42nd and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, so as to change provisions related to the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior court for certain offenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 225. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Bethel of the 54th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related criminal offenses, so as to provide for a new offense of transmitting a false report of a crime; to provide for 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 226. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Millar of the 40th and Carter of the 42nd:
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, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), and by an Act approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4192), so as to revise the composition of the board of education; to provide for a referendum and the submission of a question related thereto to the electors of the DeKalb County School District for approval or rejection; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 227. By Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that declarations of intent and attendance records for home study programs are submitted to the Department of Education rather than local school superintendents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 228. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Carter of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th and Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances, and parole; to provide for sentencing of certain defendants guilty of crimes which target a victim due to the victim's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin, circumstances, and parole; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 229. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Rogers of the 21st, Brown of the 26th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to change provisions relating to issuance of search warrants by judicial officers;

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to provide that no-knock warrants shall not be issued in this state except under limited circumstances; 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 230. By Senator Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-14-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forfeiture proceedings, so as to change certain provisions relating to the interest of an innocent owner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 231. By Senators Tippins of the 37th and Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation prior to adjudication of guilt, violation of probation, and review of criminal record by a judge, so as to provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 232. By Senators Fort of the 39th, James of the 35th, Jones of the 10th and Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to remove the suspension period for the use of proceeds from the sales and use tax by a public transit system; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to exempt certain counties and municipalities from payment of the tax for a specified period; to remove restrictions on the local share of proceeds for districts that are conterminous with a metropolitan planning organization; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 233. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pawnbrokers, so as to provide for limitations regarding certain fees or taxes for pawnbroker transactions; 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 (General) Committee.
SB 234. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to extensively revise provisions relating to ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments; to provide that no execution shall issue while an appeal is pending; to provide a procedure for taxpayers to notify tax officials of errors on their part and for correction of errors; to provide for a notice of excessive increase where a tax assessment is increased by more than a certain percentage; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 129. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Evans of the 40th and Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 143. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision

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Commission; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 144. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:
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 revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said title, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 214. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, England of the 108th, Sheldon of the 105th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; 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.
HB 290. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Davis of the 109th, Maddox of the 127th, Harrell of the 106th, Sims of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to correct an oversight in provisions protecting against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards as discovered and recommended by the House Committee on Information and Audits and to apply such fraud protection provisions to all state entities including state authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an

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effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 347. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Maxwell of the 17th, Murphy of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the examination of applicants, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall not exempt himself or herself from any written examinations set forth in the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 358. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County," approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3804), so as to provide for staggered terms for the members of such board of commissioners; to provide for submission for preclearance 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.
HB 375. By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4115), so as to provide for staggering of terms of office for commission districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 391. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
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approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3779), so as to provide for municipal elections; to provide for terms for the mayor and council; to provide for staggering of such terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 393. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Hiawassee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.
HB 410. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th, Brockway of the 101st and Sheldon of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Suwanee," approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to provide that the term of any elected city official shall be declared vacant upon the occupant of such office qualifying for election to another office; to provide that municipal officers shall be elected by majority vote; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission for preclearance 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.
HB 418. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th and Channell of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Oglethorpe County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 436. By Representative Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo; 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for effective dates; 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 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 82 SB 147 SB 160

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby of the 13th 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 139 SB 162

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

March 4, 2011

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:

In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Jack Hill to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on March 4th, 2011. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

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 265

Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.10(b), referred by the Senate Rules Committee to the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee from the General Calendar.

Respectfully submitted, Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 recommendation:

HB 244 HB 251 HB 330

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 179 SB 109

HB 326 SB 138

SB 49 SB 143

SB 54 SB 150

SB 79 SB 151

SB 108 SB 168

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Gooch Grant

Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Mullis

Murphy Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Davenport Ramsey (Excused)

Golden (Excused)

Jackson, L. (Excused)

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Senator Davenport 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.
Senator Jones of the 10th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Dr. E. W. Lee of McDonough, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Jeffares of the 17th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Theresa Jacobs.
Senator Henson of the 41st honored the life and work of Ms. Caroline Miller, commended by SR 246, adopted previously. Joye Cauthen addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Jones of the 10th recognized and commended Dr. Thomas Smith and his civic leadership students from Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, commended by SR 323, adopted previously. Dr. Thomas Smith addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Bulloch of the 11th recognized Ms. Jessica Barfield, commended by SR 101, adopted previously. Ms. Jessica Barfield addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Butterworth of the 50th recognized Mr. Brian Jones, commended by SR 127, adopted previously. Mr. Brian Jones addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 334. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; and for other purposes.
SR 335. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd and Heath of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Michael Huneke II; and for other purposes.
SR 336. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wilfred R. Stroud; and for other purposes.

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SR 337. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Seay of the 34th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Samuel T. King on being named Georgia's 2011 Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.

SR 338. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael A. Foran on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 339. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Walter Crawford on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Senator Grant of the 25th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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 7, 2011 Twenty-fifth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 244

Bulloch of the 11th Sims of the 12th CITY OF ARLINGTON; COUNTY OF CALHOUN AND EARLY; STATE OF GEORGIA
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Arlington in the County of Calhoun and Early, State of Georgia, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3885), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3622), so as to provide for duties of the mayor; to provide for administrative departments and officers thereof; to provide for appointment, qualifications, and compensation of a city manager; to provide for powers and duties of the city manager; to prohibit certain council interference with administration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 251

Ginn of the 47th Miller of the 49th JACKSON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Jackson County; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of the said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for appointment or election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 330

Millar of the 40th CITY OF DORAVILLE "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Doraville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth

E Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER:

SR 322

Daylight Saving Time; commend (40th)

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 9

Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade system; permit Governor to

delay implementation; comprehensive assessment (Substitute)(NR&E-28th)

SB 61

Commerce; provide incandescent light bulbs manufactured in Georgia not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation (AG&CA-52nd)

SR 55

Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment-CA (GvtO-32nd)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

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SB 9.

By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Bethel of the 54th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, so as to permit the Governor to delay implementation of the requirements of any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy until a comprehensive assessment of such program can be made and the Governor finds that the implementation will benefit the citizens of Georgia; to provide for legislative intent and to direct the Attorney General to undertake certain litigation under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee offered the following substitute to SB 9:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, so as to permit the Governor to delay implementation of the requirements of any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions until a comprehensive assessment of such program can be made and the Governor finds that the implementation will benefit the citizens of Georgia; to provide for legislative intent and to direct the Attorney General to undertake certain litigation under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; 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 "Georgia Energy Freedom Act of 2011."

SECTION 2. It is the intent of the General Assembly of Georgia to ensure that any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions that has been or may be proposed undergo a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the fiscal and regulatory impacts of such system or program on Georgia's budget, economy, consumers, families, and small and large businesses as well as to determine whether compliance with such system or program is in the best interests of Georgia.

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SECTION 3. Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:

"ARTICLE 4
12-9-90. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'greenhouse gas' means carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbon, and perfluorocarbon. (b) The Governor, or his or her designee, is authorized to delay compliance with any federal program to regulate greenhouse gas emissions until such time as a comprehensive analysis of the fiscal and regulatory impacts of the proposed program, and any legislation required to authorize the proposed program, on this state's budget, economy, consumers, families, and small and large businesses has been made and it is determined that participation in such federal program is in the best interests of the citizens of this state. This Code section shall not be interpreted as limiting the Governor's discretion or authority to delay compliance with provisions of any federal program for any other reason. (c) The General Assembly considers it a duty of the sovereign State of Georgia to protect for the state and its people the powers reserved to them under the Tenth Amendment. If the federal government should take or threaten any action to penalize or otherwise act against the interests of the state and its people because of any delay authorized under subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to promptly and vigorously litigate in opposition to such federal action on the basis of any applicable Tenth Amendment grounds and on any other relevant and applicable legal grounds."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

E Grant Hamrick
N Harbison

Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey

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N Brown N Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 19.

SB 9, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 61. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Seabaugh of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide that incandescent light bulbs manufactured in the State of Georgia and not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation; to state legislative findings; to provide for lawful manufacture, possession, and use of such light bulbs; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth

Y Grant N Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 19.

SB 61, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 55. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Butterworth of the 50th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Heath of the 31st and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no law or rule or regulation shall compel any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system and to authorize persons and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines; to provide a short title; 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. This resolution shall be known as and may be cited as the "Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment."
SECTION 2. Article I of the Constitution is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:
"SECTION V. HEALTH CARE
Paragraph I. Definitions. As used in this section, the term: (1) 'Compel' means to require participation, including by means of imposing penalties

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or fines. (2) 'Direct payment' or 'pay directly' means payment for lawful health care services without a public or private third party, not including an employer, paying for any portion of the service. (3) 'Health care system' means any public or private entity whose function or purpose is the management of, processing of, enrollment of individuals for, or payment for, in full or in part, health care services or health care data or health care information for its participants. (4) 'Lawful health care services' means any health related service or treatment to the extent that the service or treatment is permitted or not prohibited by law or regulation that may be provided by persons or businesses otherwise permitted to offer such services. (5) 'Penalties or fines' means any civil or criminal penalty or fine, tax, salary or wage withholding or surcharge, or any named fee with a similar effect established by law or rule by a government established, created, or controlled agency that is used to punish or discourage the exercise of rights protected under this section. Paragraph II. Health care protections. (a) To preserve the freedom of citizens of this state to provide for their own health care: (1) No law or rule or regulation shall compel, directly or indirectly, any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system; and (2) A person or employer may pay directly for lawful health care services and shall not be required to pay penalties or fines for paying directly for lawful health care services. A health care provider may accept direct payment for lawful health care services and shall not be required to pay penalties or fines for accepting direct payment from a person or employer for lawful health care services. (b) Subject to reasonable and necessary rules and regulations that do not substantially limit a person's options, the purchase or sale of health insurance in private health care systems shall not be prohibited by law or by rule or regulation. (c) This section shall not: (1) Affect which health care services a health care provider or hospital is required to perform or provide; (2) Affect which health care services are permitted by law; (3) Prohibit care provided pursuant to any statutes enacted by the General Assembly relating to workers' compensation; (4) Prohibit the imposition by the General Assembly of conditions and limitations on the use or applicability of exemptions and deductions with regard to income taxation; (5) Affect laws or rules in effect as of January 1, 2009; or (6) Affect the terms or conditions of any health care system to the extent that those terms and conditions do not have the effect of punishing a person or employer for paying directly for lawful health care services or a health care provider or hospital for accepting direct payment from a person or employer for lawful health care services."

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SECTION 3. 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 Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide that no law or rule or regulation shall compel any person, employer, or health
( ) NO care provider to participate in any health care system and to authorize persons and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

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

On the adoption of the resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 35, nays 18. SR 55, having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was lost.

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Senator Hill of the 32nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SR 55.

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bill of the House:

HB 77.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).

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

HB 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).

The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:

Amend the Senate Substitute to HB 77 by striking all matter beginning immediately after the enacting clause through the end of the document and inserting in place thereof the following:

An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, known as the general appropriations Act, approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164, is amended by striking everything following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575) Foster Care Title IV-E (ARRA) (CFDA 93.658) Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) (CFDA 93.778) Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other Prior Year funds State General Funds Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds

$39,674,120,279 $11,383,805,649
$94,324,807 $137,772,708 $13,383,988 $17,312,159
$1,143,659,442
$73,660,922 $24,627,737 $21,823,532 $5,244,478,774
$51,433,454
$3,112,268 $92,673,216 $246,071,935 $35,215,991 $25,800,000 $380,511,389 $3,777,943,327 $1,747,738,061 $55,042,413
$2,860,759 $608,624,254 $1,081,210,635 $5,019,452,984 $2,607,320,891 $139,386,524 $323,294,118 $17,238,070 $81,609,231
$435,771 $1,850,168,379 $18,063,622,184
$1,960,848 $215,766,054 $1,158,703,915

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Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees RSR for K-12 State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Retirement Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments
Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$852,687,517 $131,321,939 $152,157,908 $15,404,225,174 $146,798,829 $3,459,501,401 $2,931,384,297 $296,472,507 $49,907,930 $45,277,068 $136,459,599
$9,773,562 $9,773,562 $9,773,562

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office

Total Funds

$1,169,842

State Funds

$1,169,842

State General Funds

$1,169,842

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,195,129

Total Funds $1,195,129

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$18,577 ($43,864)

$18,577 ($43,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,169,842

$1,169,842

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,066,629

State Funds

$1,066,629

State General Funds

$1,066,629

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,095,925

Total Funds $1,095,925

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$14,541 ($43,837)

$14,541 ($43,837)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,066,629

$1,066,629

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$6,635,722

State Funds

$6,635,722

State General Funds

$6,635,722

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,743,289

Total Funds $6,743,289

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$92,138 ($199,705)

$92,138 ($199,705)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,635,722

$6,635,722

1.4. Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

Total Funds

$901,369

State Funds

$901,369

State General Funds

$901,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $921,832

Total Funds $921,832

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$16,410 ($36,873)

$16,410 ($36,873)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$901,369

$901,369

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$17,093,475 $17,093,475 $17,093,475

2.1. House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$17,093,475 $17,093,475 $17,093,475

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $17,317,593

Total Funds $17,317,593

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$243,225 ($467,343)

$243,225 ($467,343)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,093,475

$17,093,475

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$8,478,193 $8,478,193 $8,478,193

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$3,408,577

State Funds

$3,408,577

State General Funds

$3,408,577

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,022,951

$3,022,951

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,640

$23,640

Reduce funds for operations.

($138,014)

($138,014)

Provide funds to offset anticipated FY 2011 expenses related to redistricting.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,408,577

$3,408,577

3.2. Legislative Fiscal Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

Total Funds

$2,240,724

State Funds

$2,240,724

State General Funds

$2,240,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,458,647 ($132,495)
($425) $23,014
($108,017) $2,240,724

Total Funds $2,458,647 ($132,495)
($425) $23,014
($108,017) $2,240,724

3.3. Office of Legislative Counsel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

Total Funds

$2,828,892

State Funds

$2,828,892

State General Funds

$2,828,892

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,854,797

Total Funds $2,854,797

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$54,095 ($80,000)

$54,095 ($80,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,828,892

$2,828,892

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$30,003,456 $29,311,286 $29,311,286
$692,170 $692,170

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting

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with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

Total Funds

$26,362,474

State Funds

$25,670,304

State General Funds

$25,670,304

Intra-State Government Transfers

$692,170

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$692,170

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,307,561

$26,909,731

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,788)

($8,788)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services by holding 6 vacancies and not filling anticipated vacancies due to retirements and attrition.
Reduce operating expenses, forgo training and development and reduce the number of audits that require travel.

$477,171 ($656,000) ($275,000)

$477,171 ($656,000) ($275,000)

Recognize reduction in computer charges.

($124,640)

($124,640)

Reduce telecommunications expenses and contractual services.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.

$0

$90,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,670,304

$26,362,474

4.2. Departmental Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$1,549,313

State Funds

$1,549,313

State General Funds

$1,549,313

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,564,259

Total Funds $1,564,259

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($394)

($394)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services by maintaining 1 vacancy.

$25,448 ($22,000)

$25,448 ($22,000)

Reduce regular operating, computer charges and telecommunications charges due to reduced need from a reduced workforce.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($18,000) $1,549,313

($18,000) $1,549,313

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4.3. Legislative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

Total Funds

$162,712

State Funds

$162,712

State General Funds

$162,712

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $121,542

Total Funds $121,542

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB 206, 2010 Session.

$1,170 $40,000

$1,170 $40,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$162,712

$162,712

4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

Total Funds

$1,928,957

State Funds

$1,928,957

State General Funds

$1,928,957

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce personal services. Reduce funds for operating and computer expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,940,654
($657) $33,960
($25,000) ($20,000) $1,928,957

Total Funds $1,940,654
($657) $33,960
($25,000) ($20,000) $1,928,957

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Section 5: Appeals, Court of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$12,841,729 $150,000 $150,000
$12,691,729 $12,691,729

5.1. Court of Appeals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

Total Funds

$12,841,729

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$12,691,729

State General Funds

$12,691,729

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $12,531,853

Total Funds $12,681,853

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($912)

($912)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($296)

($296)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce administrative personnel and operating expenses.

$213,772 ($52,688)

$213,772 ($52,688)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,691,729

$12,841,729

Section 6: Judicial Council
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$16,141,595 $2,552,935 $2,552,935 $619,295 $350,390 $268,905
$12,969,365 $12,969,365

6.1. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected

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alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

Total Funds

$237,903

Other Funds

$172,890

Agency Funds

$172,890

State Funds

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

6.2. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

Total Funds

$664,289

Other Funds

$177,500

Agency Funds

$177,500

State Funds

$486,789

State General Funds

$486,789

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $507,072

Total Funds $684,572

Reduce funds.

($20,283)

($20,283)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$486,789

$664,289

6.3. Judicial Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the Councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$14,326,194

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,552,935

Other Funds

$268,905

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$268,905

State Funds

$11,504,354

State General Funds

$11,504,354

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $12,059,516

Total Funds $14,881,356

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($70,691)

($70,691)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($588)

($588)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services and operating expenses, to be spread among all Judicial Council subprograms. (CC:Exempt accountability courts.)
Reduce funds to reflect a rental payment credit from the Georgia Building Authority.

$98,498 ($482,381)
($100,000)

$98,498 ($482,381)
($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,504,354

$14,326,194

6.4. Judicial Qualifications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

Total Funds

$347,709

State Funds

$347,709

State General Funds

$347,709

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $251,749

Total Funds $251,749

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges. (CC:Provide funds for outstanding legal bills ($56,734) and operations and prosecutions of three judges, for the rest of FY 2011 ($35,000). )

$4,226 $91,734

$4,226 $91,734

Amount appropriated in this Act

$347,709

$347,709

6.5. Resource Center
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs

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in habeas corpus proceedings. Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $565,500

Total Funds $565,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$565,500

$565,500

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$7,210,220 $447,456 $447,456
$6,762,764 $6,762,764

7.1. Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

Total Funds

$1,909,659

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,456

State Funds

$1,462,203

State General Funds

$1,462,203

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,464,821

Total Funds $1,912,277

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,491)

($2,491)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate funding for one vacant administrative assistant position.

$24,637 ($24,764)

$24,637 ($24,764)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,462,203

$1,909,659

7.2. Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges' salaries.

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$58,289,561 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $56,487,434 $56,487,434

8.1. Council of Superior Court Clerks

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of Superior Court clerks.

Total Funds

$199,952

State Funds

$199,952

State General Funds

$199,952

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$208,283

$208,283

Reduce operating expenses.

($8,331)

($8,331)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$199,952

$199,952

8.2. District Attorneys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

Total Funds

$52,906,389

Other Funds

$1,802,127

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,802,127

State Funds

$51,104,262

State General Funds

$51,104,262

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $50,355,569

Total Funds $52,157,696

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for

$1,007,693

$1,007,693

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state employees. Reduce personal services and operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($259,000) $51,104,262

($259,000) $52,906,389

8.3. Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

Total Funds

$5,183,220

State Funds

$5,183,220

State General Funds

$5,183,220

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,203,222

Total Funds $5,203,222

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,954)

($4,954)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$12,323

$12,323

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

$56,717 ($21,000)

$56,717 ($21,000)

Reduce funds to reflect a revised rental rate effective March 1, 2011.

($63,088)

($63,088)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,183,220

$5,183,220

Section 9: Superior Courts
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$57,821,988 $57,821,988 $57,821,988

9.1. Council of Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration.

Total Funds

$1,195,160

State Funds

$1,195,160

State General Funds

$1,195,160

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,232,886

Total Funds $1,232,886

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,575)

($8,575)

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Eliminate funding for one vacant paralegal position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,164
($49,315) $1,195,160

$20,164
($49,315) $1,195,160

9.2. Judicial Administrative Districts
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

Total Funds

$2,172,122

State Funds

$2,172,122

State General Funds

$2,172,122

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,126,495

Total Funds $2,126,495

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$45,627 $2,172,122

$45,627 $2,172,122

9.3. Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

Total Funds

$54,454,706

State Funds

$54,454,706

State General Funds

$54,454,706

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $53,955,549

Total Funds $53,955,549

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($52,264)

($52,264)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate funding for three vacant clerk positions.

$929,555 ($226,824)

$929,555 ($226,824)

Adjust funding for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.
Reduce fringe benefits to reflect judge vacancies in July and August 2011.

($128,073) ($23,237)

($128,073) ($23,237)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,454,706

$54,454,706

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Section 10: Supreme Court
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$8,426,027 $554,931 $554,931
$7,871,096 $7,871,096

10.1. Supreme Court of Georgia

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

Total Funds

$8,426,027

Other Funds

$554,931

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$554,931

State Funds

$7,871,096

State General Funds

$7,871,096

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,726,631

$8,281,562

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$14,995

$14,995

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,307)

($7,307)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$136,777

$136,777

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,871,096

$8,426,027

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$15,952,207 $3,759,308 $3,759,308 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

11.1. State Accounting Office
Purpose: Prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual

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financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

Total Funds

$15,952,207

State Funds

$3,759,308

State General Funds

$3,759,308

Intra-State Government Transfers

$12,192,899

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$12,192,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,837,653

Total Funds $16,030,552

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

$67,954 ($146,084)

$67,954 ($146,084)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($570)

($570)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$355

$355

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,759,308

$15,952,207

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$168,028,603 $23,611,074 $17,878,361 $5,732,713 $7,957,930 $7,957,930
$136,459,599 $136,459,599

12.1. Departmental Administration Purpose: Provide administrative support to all department programs.
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$4,037,410 $3,282,659
$831,336 $2,451,323
$754,751 $754,751

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 3 positions.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Replace state funds with other funds transferred from State Purchasing. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,917,579
$18,595
($248,417) ($97,268) ($944) ($3,458)
($831,336)
$754,751

Total Funds $4,368,902
$18,595
($248,417) ($97,268) ($944) ($3,458) $0
$4,037,410

12.2. Fleet Management

Purpose: Provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

Total Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,020,141

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $158,370

Total Funds $1,178,511

Replace state funds with reserve funds for operating expenses.

($158,370)

($158,370)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$1,020,141

12.3. Mail and Courier

Purpose: Operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

Total Funds

$1,079,669

Other Funds

$1,079,669

Agency Funds

$1,079,669

12.4. Risk Management
Purpose: Administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation Program.

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Total Funds

$136,459,599

Intra-State Government Transfers

$136,459,599

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$136,459,599

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $134,959,599

Increase funds to reflect the DOAS Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premiums (Other Funds: $1,500,000).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$1,500,000

$0

$136,459,599

12.5. State Purchasing

Purpose: Publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

Total Funds

$11,448,422

Other Funds

$11,448,422

Agency Funds

$11,448,422

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $12,279,758

Transfer other funds to the Administration program.

$0

($831,336)

Recognize a Payment to the State Treasury from State Purchasing in

$0

$0

the amount of $2,500,000. (CC:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$11,448,422

12.6. Surplus Property

Purpose: Reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

Total Funds

$1,198,594

Other Funds

$1,198,594

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,198,594

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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12.7. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel
Purpose: Review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

Total Funds

$42,483

State Funds

$42,483

State General Funds

$42,483

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $46,177

Total Funds $46,177

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($3,694)

($3,694)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,483

$42,483

12.8. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: Provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

Total Funds

$3,822,955

Other Funds

$1,300,805

Agency Funds

$1,300,805

State Funds

$2,522,150

State General Funds

$2,522,150

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,765,079

$3,374,568

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses (Total Funds: $0).

$52,499 ($275,691)

$52,499 ($275,691)

Reduce funds for equipment.

($2,257)

($2,257)

Increase other funds for operations (Other Funds: $691,316).

$0

$691,316

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($17,480)

($17,480)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,522,150

$3,822,955

12.9. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

Total Funds

$3,218,129

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Other Funds

$3,218,129

Agency Funds

$3,218,129

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,250,617

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures (Other Funds: $32,488).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

($32,488)

$0

$3,218,129

12.10. Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

Total Funds

$5,701,201

Other Funds

$1,062,655

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,655

State Funds

$4,638,546

State General Funds

$4,638,546

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,728,588

Total Funds $6,791,243

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

$27,819 ($244,275)

$27,819 ($244,275)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($223,144)

($223,144)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$49,558

$49,558

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses.

($700,000)

($700,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,638,546

$5,701,201

12.11. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: Set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Submit payment to State Treasury ($49,097,515). (CC:YES)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$46,446,291 $6,622,918 $6,622,918
$10,498,710 $10,498,710 $29,324,663 $29,324,663

13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Purpose: Provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,929,836

State Funds

$2,929,836

State General Funds

$2,929,836

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,116,847

Total Funds $3,116,847

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($187,011)

($187,011)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,929,836

$2,929,836

13.2. Consumer Protection

Purpose: Provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

Total Funds

$31,737,229

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,587,918

Other Funds

$9,161,240

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,161,240

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State Funds

$15,988,071

State General Funds

$15,988,071

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $16,429,128

Total Funds $32,178,286

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$374,370 ($819,181)

$374,370 ($819,181)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($11,499)

($11,499)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$15,253

$15,253

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,988,071

$31,737,229

13.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$2,348,118

Other Funds

$200,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

State Funds

$2,148,118

State General Funds

$2,148,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,084,388

Total Funds $2,284,388

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$66,149

$66,149

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,025)

($4,025)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,606

$1,606

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,148,118

$2,348,118

13.4. Marketing and Promotion

Purpose: Manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$6,550,118

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,000

Other Funds

$1,137,470

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,137,470

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State Funds

$5,377,648

State General Funds

$5,377,648

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,295,768

Total Funds $6,468,238

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$80,782 ($2,189)

$80,782 ($2,189)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$3,287

$3,287

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,377,648

$6,550,118

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs
Purpose: Pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

Total Funds

$2,880,990

State Funds

$2,880,990

State General Funds

$2,880,990

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,064,883

Total Funds $3,064,883

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($183,893)

($183,893)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,880,990

$2,880,990

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$11,091,754 $11,091,754 $11,091,754

14.1. Consumer Protection and Assistance
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

Total Funds

$212,909

State Funds

$212,909

State General Funds

$212,909

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $208,905

Total Funds $208,905

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881

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,708
$395 ($99) $212,909

$3,708
$395 ($99) $212,909

14.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,891,936

State Funds

$1,891,936

State General Funds

$1,891,936

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,011,412

Total Funds $2,011,412

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$30,264 ($52,586)

$30,264 ($52,586)

Eliminate 1 training manager position.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,804

$3,804

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($958)

($958)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,891,936

$1,891,936

14.3. Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

Total Funds

$7,144,094

State Funds

$7,144,094

State General Funds

$7,144,094

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,138,357

Total Funds $7,138,357

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$124,377 ($128,741)

$124,377 ($128,741)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,500 ($3,399) $7,144,094

$13,500 ($3,399) $7,144,094

14.4. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

Total Funds

$1,842,815

State Funds

$1,842,815

State General Funds

$1,842,815

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,891,052

Total Funds $1,891,052

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 4 filled positions effective December 31, 2010.

$30,655 ($81,568)

$30,655 ($81,568)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,576

$3,576

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($900)

($900)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,842,815

$1,842,815

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Total Funds

$1,055,135,916

Federal Funds and Grants Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$162,715,017 $13,383,988 $22,427,899

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$51,433,454 $37,901,729 $20,541,722 $17,026,225

Other Funds

$85,935,334

Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$69,512,020 $16,423,314 $799,795,642

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$789,540,504 $10,255,138

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,689,923

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Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,689,923

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: Provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. Provide assistance for compulsive gamblers.

Total Funds

$94,290,635

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$200,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$20,130,488

Other Funds

$435,795

Agency Funds

$434,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$892

State Funds

$43,487,595

State General Funds

$43,487,595

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$43,399,766

$94,202,806

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$87,829

$87,829

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State

$0

$0

Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

(CC:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,487,595

$94,290,635

15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Purpose: Promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

Total Funds

$286,365,880

Federal Funds and Grants

$42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$30,636,459

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$411,234

Other Funds

$44,184,453

Agency Funds

$33,000,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$11,184,453 $200,045,739 $189,790,601
$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $186,574,002

Total Funds $272,894,143

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide funding for 400 family supports, 5 crisis respite homes, and 6 mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.

$2,617,082 $2,778,820

$2,617,082 $2,778,820

Replace loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$8,075,835

$8,075,835

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State

$0

$0

Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

(CC:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$200,045,739

$286,365,880

15.3. Adult Forensic Services

Purpose: Provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.

Total Funds

$54,195,165

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$54,168,665

State General Funds

$54,168,665

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $52,707,405

Total Funds $52,733,905

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,461,260

$1,461,260

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,168,665

$54,195,165

15.4. Adult Mental Health Services
Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

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Total Funds

$250,766,071

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,407,586

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$6,715,219

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$903,179

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,789,188

Other Funds

$2,303,357

Agency Funds

$1,130,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,173,357

State Funds

$228,055,128

State General Funds

$228,055,128

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $214,227,645

Total Funds $236,938,588

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide funding for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.
Replace loss of the enhanced FMAP from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,660,664 $10,602,047
$1,564,772 $228,055,128

$1,660,664 $10,602,047
$1,564,772 $250,766,071

15.5. Adult Nursing Home Services

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$12,107,215

Other Funds

$9,012,772

Agency Funds

$9,012,772

State Funds

$3,094,443

State General Funds

$3,094,443

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,770,981

$11,783,753

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$323,462

$323,462

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,094,443

$12,107,215

15.6. Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: Provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from

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abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.

Total Funds

$14,114,244

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$226,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$10,750,086

State Funds

$3,138,158

State General Funds

$3,138,158

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,097,715

Total Funds $14,073,801

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$40,443

$40,443

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,138,158

$14,114,244

15.7. Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities
Purpose: Provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$11,486,729

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,898,692

Other Funds

$65,839

Agency Funds

$65,839

State Funds

$8,522,198

State General Funds

$8,522,198

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,462,945

Total Funds $11,427,476

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,253 $8,522,198

$59,253 $11,486,729

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

Total Funds

$3,148,629

State Funds

$3,148,629

State General Funds

$3,148,629

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,099,895

Total Funds $3,099,895

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$48,734 $3,148,629

$48,734 $3,148,629

15.9. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

Total Funds

$84,397,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,432,552

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$6,668,769

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,763,783

Other Funds

$2,669,781

Agency Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,584,781

State Funds

$72,295,634

State General Funds

$72,295,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $67,817,429

Total Funds $79,919,762

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace loss of the enhanced FMAP from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$175,510 $726,402

$175,510 $726,402

Transfer state funds related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings from the Direct Care Support Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to properly align expenditures to budget.

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

Amount appropriated in this Act

$72,295,634

$84,397,967

15.10. Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department.

Total Funds

$47,210,230

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,348,250

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$7,265,270

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,363

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Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$35,166,871

State General Funds

$35,166,871

Intra-State Government Transfers

$377,343

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$377,343

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $33,974,332

Total Funds $46,017,691

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Transfer state funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services for software licensing.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$436,423 $555,196
$339,179

$436,423 $555,196
$339,179

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($138,259)

($138,259)

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State

$0

$0

Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

(CC:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$35,166,871

$47,210,230

15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: Operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$181,231,629

Other Funds

$27,214,704

Agency Funds

$25,761,373

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$147,704,345

State General Funds

$147,704,345

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,312,580

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,312,580

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$147,609,055

$181,136,339

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,671,583

$3,671,583

Transfer state funds related to the transition of child and adolescent mental health programs to community settings from the Direct Care Support Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program to properly align expenditures to budget.

($3,576,293)

($3,576,293)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$147,704,345

$181,231,629

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: Promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Total Funds

$12,574,405

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,425,661

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$10,646,611

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,779,050

State Funds

$148,744

State General Funds

$148,744

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $121,792

Total Funds $12,547,453

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$26,952

$26,952

Amount appropriated in this Act

$148,744

$12,574,405

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

15.13. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: Promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Total Funds

$2,474,182

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,427,624

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,427,624

State Funds

$46,558

State General Funds

$46,558

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $50,607

Total Funds $2,478,231

Reduce funds for contracts.

($4,049)

($4,049)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$46,558

$2,474,182

15.14. Sexual Offender Review Board
Purpose: Protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

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Total Funds

$772,935

State Funds

$772,935

State General Funds

$772,935

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $767,059

Total Funds $767,059

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,876 $772,935

$5,876 $772,935

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$216,821,156 $167,430,169 $167,430,169
$11,514,015 $121,153
$11,392,862 $37,876,972 $27,876,972 $10,000,000

16.1. Building Construction

Purpose: Maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

Total Funds

$460,837

Other Funds

$239,704

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$239,704

State Funds

$221,133

State General Funds

$221,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $218,821

Total Funds $458,525

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,556)

($1,556)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,868 $221,133

$3,868 $460,837

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16.2. Coordinated Planning

Purpose: Ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total Funds

$4,550,066

Federal Funds and Grants

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$69,038

Other Funds

$192,015

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$192,015

State Funds

$4,289,013

State General Funds

$4,289,013

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,471,871

Total Funds $4,732,924

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($16,399)

($16,399)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,327

$20,327

Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

($171,786)

($171,786)

Reduce operating expenses.

($15,000)

($15,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,289,013

$4,550,066

16.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$5,107,725

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,773,802

Other Funds

$2,109,845

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,109,845

State Funds

$1,224,078

State General Funds

$1,224,078

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,259,529

Total Funds $5,143,176

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,173
($58,624) $1,224,078

$23,173
($58,624) $5,107,725

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
Purpose: Administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

Total Funds

$47,085,372

Federal Funds and Grants

$45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$45,205,628

Other Funds

$309,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$309,587

State Funds

$1,570,157

State General Funds

$1,570,157

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,639,431

Total Funds $47,154,646

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($6,869)

($6,869)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$15,876 ($38,281)

$15,876 ($38,281)

Reduce operating expenses.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,570,157

$47,085,372

16.5. Homeownership Programs

Purpose: Expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Total Funds

$4,631,991

Federal Funds and Grants

$794,163

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$794,163

Other Funds

$3,837,828

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,837,828

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16.6. Regional Services

Purpose: Promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

Total Funds

$1,342,557

Federal Funds and Grants

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$105,625

Other Funds

$175,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$1,061,932

State General Funds

$1,061,932

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,080,551

Total Funds $1,361,176

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($20,136)

($20,136)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce operating expenses.

$18,255 ($16,738)

$18,255 ($16,738)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,061,932

$1,342,557

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: Provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

Total Funds

$121,275,826

Federal Funds and Grants

$118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$118,208,730

Other Funds

$3,067,096

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,067,096

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,621,738

Total Funds $123,897,564

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Eliminate funds for down payment assistance loans and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,621,738) $0

($2,621,738) $121,275,826

16.8. Research and Surveys

Purpose: Conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

Total Funds

$361,670

State Funds

$361,670

State General Funds

$361,670

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$374,162

$374,162

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,226)

($2,226)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$6,425 ($16,691)

$6,425 ($16,691)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$361,670

$361,670

16.9. Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose: Fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

Total Funds

$5,394,954

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,254,596

Other Funds

$1,107,466

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,107,466

State Funds

$3,032,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,107,892

Total Funds $5,469,954

Delete one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy.

($75,000)

($75,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,032,892

$5,394,954

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16.10. State Community Development Programs

Purpose: Assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,163,159

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

Other Funds

$320,793

Agency Funds

$121,153

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$199,640

State Funds

$837,366

State General Funds

$837,366

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $854,677

Total Funds $1,180,470

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($10,337)

($10,337)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$13,026

$13,026

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. (CC:Reduce funds for operations.)

($20,000)

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$837,366

$1,163,159

16.11. State Economic Development Programs

Purpose: Provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

Total Funds

$6,470,076

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,587

Other Funds

$154,681

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$154,681

State Funds

$6,301,808

State General Funds

$6,301,808

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,560,084

$6,728,352

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,590)

($2,590)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,006

$1,006

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Reduce funds for the Regional Economic Business Assistance grants.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($256,692) $6,301,808

($256,692) $6,470,076

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Purpose: Provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$286,358

State Funds

$286,358

State General Funds

$286,358

16.13. Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
Purpose: Improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$8,690,565

State Funds

$8,690,565

State General Funds

$8,690,565

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,190,501

Total Funds $3,190,501

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures in the Administration program.
Replace state funds with federal funds for personal services in the Transportation Project Planning program.
Provide funds for Xpress operations in the Transit Implementation program due to loss of federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and local funds.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$52,731 ($63,101) ($255,949) $5,781,779
($15,396)

$52,731 ($63,101) ($255,949) $5,781,779
($15,396)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,690,565

$8,690,565

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: Provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.
Total Funds State Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

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897

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Restore tobacco settlement funds for rural economic development.

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Section 17: Community Health, Department of

Total Funds

$12,281,157,199

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,877,383,395

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) $21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,159,170,241 $2,911,798
$246,071,935 $13,930,360 $433,475,529

Federal Recovery Funds Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) (CFDA 93.778) Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$622,083,013 $608,624,254 $13,458,759

Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$326,149,091 $79,173,604 $139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,826,335

Prior Year Funds - Other Prior Year funds State General Funds State Funds

$17,053,397 $79,709,231 $2,236,167,296

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees

$1,960,848 $215,766,054 $131,321,939

State General Funds

$1,776,569,204

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$110,549,251

Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments

$3,219,374,404 $2,931,384,297

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$287,972,507

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,600

17.1. Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
Purpose: Provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention,

898

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cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

Total Funds

$42,802,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$33,352,970

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$187,504

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$13,930,360

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,193,412

Other Funds

$400,139

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,139

State Funds

$9,049,387

State General Funds

$3,896,948

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,591,492

Total Funds $44,624,686

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$21,545

$21,545

Reduce funds for personal services.

($174,670)

($174,670)

Reduce operating expenses.

($365,427)

($365,427)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures.

$0

($1,280,085)

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State

$0

$0

Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

(CC:YES) Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. Amount appropriated in this Act

($23,553) $9,049,387

($23,553) $42,802,496

17.2. Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: Provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

Total Funds

$9,518,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,742,564

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$775,110

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$967,454

State Funds

$7,776,329

State General Funds

$1,163,080

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011

899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,809,846

Total Funds $9,552,410

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

$14,347 ($47,864)

$14,347 ($47,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,776,329

$9,518,893

17.3. Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid

Purpose: Provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Total Funds

$4,483,714,690

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,738,585,944

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,735,798,730

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Federal Recovery Funds

$348,033,743

Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) (CFDA 93.778)

$348,033,743

Other Funds

$101,774,771

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$39,431,783

State Funds

$1,020,916,355

Hospital Provider Payment

$25,488,041

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939

State General Funds

$864,106,375

Intra-State Government Transfers

$274,403,877

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$274,403,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $916,469,015

Total Funds $4,293,160,373

Reflect reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funds and replace with state funds.
Provide funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that reduce fee for service Medicaid rebates.

$69,395,388 $5,940,202

$0 $22,185,349

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Reflect savings from the elimination of underperforming contracts.
Reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements. Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid to align with projected expenditures. Reflect FY 2010 reserves ($46,547,028) and use to fund expenses. Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies' Medicaid expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($6,950,150) ($8,500,000) $44,561,900
$0 $0
$1,020,916,355

($25,957,222) ($8,500,000) $166,428,902
$46,547,028 ($10,149,740)
$4,483,714,690

17.4. Departmental Administration and Program Support

Purpose: Provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$369,649,657

Federal Funds and Grants

$247,220,270

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$218,273,334

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$87,135

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$23,205,591

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,654,210

Other Funds

$2,854,039

Agency Funds

$1,611,520

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,242,519

State Funds

$98,473,157

State General Funds

$98,341,362

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $85,955,008

Total Funds $362,569,179

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$673,957 $42,034

$673,957 $42,034

Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from transition to a new MMIS vendor.
Reduce funds for personal services.

($5,380,887) ($147,144)

($23,461,774) ($206,002)

Reduce funds to reflect savings from space consolidation.

($31,032)

($62,064)

Replace state general funds with federal funds for a nursing home

($200,000)

$0

eligibility online processing system.

Replace state general funds with other funds from fraud control

($1,000,000)

$0

global settlements.

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901

Transfer funds from the Low Income Medicaid program to fully fund the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) conversion costs.
Transfer state funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,127,330 $2,532,276

$26,660,436 $2,532,276

$901,615 $98,473,157

$901,615 $369,649,657

17.5. Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

Purpose: Prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

Total Funds

$37,256,550

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,520,391

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$839,434

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$33,680,957

State Funds

$2,736,159

State General Funds

$2,736,159

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,082,935

Total Funds $37,603,326

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate trauma registry contracts effective January 1, 2011 and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

$30,224 ($377,000)

$30,224 ($377,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,736,159

$37,256,550

17.6. Epidemiology

Purpose: Monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

Total Funds

$8,814,934

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,941,516

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$196,750

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,744,766

Federal Recovery Funds

$200,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

Other Funds

$25,156

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,156

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State Funds

$3,630,662

State General Funds

$3,515,025

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

Intra-State Government Transfers

$17,600

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,859,926

Total Funds $9,044,198

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$25,268 ($104,760)

$25,268 ($104,760)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Control Center.

($51,705)

($51,705)

Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

($84,121)

($84,121)

Discontinue laboratory testing available through the private sector.

($13,946)

($13,946)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,630,662

$8,814,934

17.7. Health Care Access and Improvement
Purpose: Provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Total Funds

$6,910,310

Federal Funds and Grants

$588,838

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$416,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,221,472

State General Funds

$6,221,472

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,244,337

Total Funds $6,933,175

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).

$54,444 ($70,950)

$54,444 ($70,950)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$401

$401

Reduce funds for St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

($6,760)

($6,760)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,221,472

$6,910,310

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17.8. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: Inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

Total Funds

$14,514,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,461,900

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,939,995

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,521,905

Other Funds

$72,549

Agency Funds

$72,549

State Funds

$5,980,047

State General Funds

$5,980,047

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,978,289

$15,512,738

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce state funds for 6 new state licensure positions provided for in the FY 2011 Appropriations Act (HB 948).

$73 ($478,181)

$73 ($478,181)

Eliminate funds for Adult Day Care licensure.

($90,921)

($90,921)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($51,213)

($51,213)

Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.

($378,000)

($378,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,980,047

$14,514,496

17.9. Immunization
Purpose: Provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$10,942,578

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,637,140

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$587,424

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,049,716

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,494,714

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,494,714

State Funds

$810,724

State General Funds

$810,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,673,093

Total Funds $12,804,947

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce state general funds and use ARRA funds to meet projected expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,351 ($1,867,720)
$810,724

$5,351 ($1,867,720) $10,942,578

17.10. Indigent Care Trust Fund

Purpose: Support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically indigent Georgians.

Total Funds

$429,966,038

Federal Funds and Grants

$257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$257,075,969

Federal Recovery Funds

$713,649

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$713,649

Other Funds

$150,450,219

Agency Funds

$2,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,863,695

State Funds

$21,726,201

State General Funds

$21,726,201

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$408,239,837

Provide state matching funds for private hospitals deemed eligible by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. (CC:Provide state matching funds for private hospitals those deemed and eligible by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.)

$21,726,201

$21,726,201

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,726,201

$429,966,038

17.11. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: Avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

Total Funds

$61,855,539

Federal Funds and Grants

$26,583,208

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$8,518,482

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$161,251

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,903,475

Federal Recovery Funds

$10,050,396

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,050,396

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905

Other Funds

$75,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$75,000

State Funds

$25,146,935

State General Funds

$25,146,935

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $26,058,688

Total Funds $62,767,292

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$32,853 ($205,162)

$32,853 ($205,162)

Reflect savings from the phase out of the Babies Born Healthy program.
Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

($339,605) ($167,798)

($339,605) ($167,798)

Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include provision of minimum level of prenatal care services. (CC:YES)
Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (CC:Restores $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction.)

$0 ($232,041)

$0 ($232,041)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,146,935

$61,855,539

17.12. Infant and Child Health Promotion

Purpose: Provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

Total Funds

$299,225,094

Federal Funds and Grants

$288,569,257

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$119,108

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$276,017,302

Other Funds

$119,826

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$119,826

State Funds

$10,536,011

State General Funds

$10,536,011

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $11,370,121

Total Funds $300,059,204

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$39,926

$39,926

Reduce funds for personal services.

($854,036)

($854,036)

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Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (CC:Reflect in Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services.)
Eliminate funds for the Rally contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

($20,000) $10,536,011

($20,000) $299,225,094

17.13. Infectious Disease Control

Purpose: Ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Total Funds

$88,868,214

Federal Funds and Grants

$59,218,809

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$484,489

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,734,320

State Funds

$29,649,405

State General Funds

$29,649,405

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$30,083,175

$89,301,984

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$134,919

$134,919

Discontinue laboratory testing available through the private sector.

($268,689)

($268,689)

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,649,405

$88,868,214

17.14. Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Purpose: Detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

Total Funds

$5,109,104

Federal Funds and Grants

$970,740

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$200,210

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$223,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$547,530

Other Funds

$618,231

Agency Funds

$618,231

State Funds

$3,520,133

State General Funds

$3,520,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Reduce operating expenses. Discontinue laboratory testing available through the private sector. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,699,910
$41,380
($73,160) ($112,519)
($35,478) $3,520,133

907
Total Funds $5,288,881
$41,380
($73,160) ($112,519)
($35,478) $5,109,104

17.15. Low Income Medicaid

Purpose: Provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$3,050,418,222

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,943,560,304

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,943,560,304

Federal Recovery Funds

$260,590,511

Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) (CFDA 93.778)

$260,590,511

Other Funds

$52,366,248

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$40,037,932

State Funds

$780,484,312

Hospital Provider Payment

$188,650,764

State General Funds

$493,297,417

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$98,536,131

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $758,720,073

Total Funds $3,141,100,336

Replace the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer CMO payment in FY 2012.
Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds and replace with state funds.

$54,904,935 $61,669,701

$205,057,863 $0

Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.
Reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

($9,894,661)

($36,954,384)

($2,400,000)

($2,400,000)

Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Administration to fully fund the MMIS conversion costs.
Reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.

($15,127,330) ($13,241,355)

($56,497,252) ($49,453,551)

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Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid and PeachCare to align with projected expenditures. Recognize FY 2010 reserves ($40,037,932) and use to fund expenses.
Replace tobacco settlement funds with state general funds ($11,889,479). (CC:YES)
Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies' Medicaid expenses.
Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($48,969,859)
$0 $0 $0 ($5,177,192) $780,484,312

($182,891,659)
$40,037,932 $0
($2,403,871) ($5,177,192) $3,050,418,222

17.16. PeachCare
Purpose: Provide access to health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$293,990,759

Federal Funds and Grants

$222,866,344

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$222,866,344

Other Funds

$239,516

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$239,516

State Funds

$70,733,116

Hospital Provider Payment

$1,627,249

State General Funds

$69,105,867

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $66,279,941

Total Funds $275,968,358

Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.
Replace the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer CMO payment in FY 2012.
Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to PeachCare to align with projected expenditures.
Recognize FY 2010 reserves ($239,516) and use to fund expenses.

($6,531,064) $6,576,280 $4,407,959 $0

($27,401,150) $27,051,748 $18,132,287 $239,516

Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,733,116

$293,990,759

17.17. Public Health Formula Grants to Counties
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

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Total Funds

$67,330,337

Federal Funds and Grants

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$986,551

State Funds

$66,343,786

State General Funds

$66,343,786

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $61,686,565

Total Funds $62,673,116

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (CC:NO)

$4,657,221 $0

$4,657,221 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,343,786

$67,330,337

17.18. State Health Benefit Plan

Purpose: Provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534% and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 25.0995%.

Total Funds

$2,927,335,503

Other Funds

$17,053,397

Prior Year Funds - Other

$17,053,397

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,910,282,106

Health Insurance Payments

$2,910,282,106

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $2,888,378,968

Reduce expense by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee costshare increases in Plan Year 2011.

$0 ($110,448,160)

Reflect reduction in employee premium revenue due to elimination of the OAP option.
Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.
Increase state appropriation to the Department of Education, State Interagency Transfer Program, to increase funds to support noncertificated school service personnel benefit expense. (CC:Reduce appropriation to the Department of Education, State Interagency Transfer Program.)

$0

($18,399,960)

$0

$8,279,974

$0

($5,180,350)

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Reflect the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
Reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.
Reflect projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.
Reflect depletion of prior year reserves.
Reflect updated revenue and expense projection.
Increase per member per month billings for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010.
Recognize projected revenue ($17,458,106) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($18,481,780) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.
Reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for May and June. (CC:Reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for May and June for total revenue of $85,807,200. The May increase ($42,903,600) will be received in June 2011. The June increase ($42,903,600) will be received in July 2011.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$4,995,741

$0

$54,421,666

$0

$93,000,000

$0

($43,306,700)

$0

($91,152,762)

$0

$25,000,000

$0

$35,939,886

$0

$85,807,200

$0 $2,927,335,503

17.19. Vital Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and associated documents.

Total Funds

$4,138,604

Federal Funds and Grants

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,680

State Funds

$3,637,924

State General Funds

$3,637,924

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,690,567

Total Funds $4,191,247

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$44,475 ($97,118)

$44,475 ($97,118)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,637,924

$4,138,604

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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17.20. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Purpose: Provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

Total Funds

$1,960,848

State Funds

$1,960,848

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,960,848

17.21. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support to all agency programs.

Total Funds

$604,328

State Funds

$604,328

State General Funds

$604,328

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $613,360

Total Funds $613,360

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$7,451 ($10,729)

$7,451 ($10,729)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,754)

($5,754)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$604,328

$604,328

17.22. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

Purpose: Address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.

Total Funds

$8,142,301

State Funds

$8,142,301

State General Funds

$8,142,301

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,479,244

Total Funds $8,479,244

Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs.

($336,943)

($336,943)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

17.23. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant
Purpose: Provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

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Total Funds

$20,750,676

State Funds

$20,750,676

State General Funds

$20,750,676

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $21,615,287

Total Funds $21,615,287

Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($864,611) $20,750,676

($864,611) $20,750,676

17.24. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: Provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$21,226,230

State Funds

$21,226,230

State General Funds

$21,226,230

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,122,357

Total Funds $8,122,357

Reflect reduced ARRA federal medical assistance percentage funds and replace with state funds.
Increase funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine operating grant.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$690,703 $12,413,170 $21,226,230

$690,703 $12,413,170 $21,226,230

17.25. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,565,504

State Funds

$2,565,504

State General Funds

$2,565,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,042,286

Total Funds $3,042,286

Reduce funds for medical education for Georgia residents at private, in-state institutions.
Reduce funds for undergraduate medical education payments to Morehouse School of Medicine.

($124,260) ($352,522)

($124,260) ($352,522)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,565,504

$2,565,504

17.26. Georgia Composite Medical Board

Purpose: License qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Total Funds

$1,899,364

State Funds

$1,899,364

State General Funds

$1,899,364

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,907,596

Total Funds $1,907,596

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services ($70,007) and regular operating expenses ($6,927).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$31,774 ($76,934)
$36,928

$31,774 ($76,934)
$36,928

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,899,364

$1,899,364

17.27. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission
Purpose: Stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

Total Funds

$10,543,460

State Funds

$10,543,460

State General Funds

$10,543,460

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,241,000

Total Funds $22,241,000

Reduce funds to reflect revised revenue projection.

($11,415,887)

($11,415,887)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and Office of EMS/Trauma allocation.
Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (CC:YES)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($281,653) $0
$10,543,460

($281,653) $0
$10,543,460

17.28. State Medical Education Board
Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state and provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

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Total Funds

$1,102,470

State Funds

$1,102,470

State General Funds

$1,102,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,134,706

Total Funds $1,134,706

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for the medical fair.

$2,475 ($5,728)

$2,475 ($5,728)

Reduce funds for loan repayment.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Reduce funds for the medical scholarship program.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($6,080)

($6,080)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$7,097

$7,097

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,102,470

$1,102,470

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,102,866,043 $5,724,376 $5,724,376 $84,877,269 $84,877,269 $27,624,672 $27,624,672
$975,400,433 $975,400,433
$9,239,293 $9,239,293

18.1. Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Total Funds

$6,101,780

Other Funds

$172,046

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$172,046

State Funds

$5,929,734

State General Funds

$5,929,734

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,069,045

$6,241,091

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$68,670 $1,250

$68,670 $1,250

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$769

$769

Redistribute operating funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

($210,000)

($210,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,929,734

$6,101,780

18.2. County Jail Subsidy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.

Total Funds

$9,596,724

State Funds

$9,596,724

State General Funds

$9,596,724

18.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: To protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system.

Total Funds

$55,032,985

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,996,812

Other Funds

$223,273

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$223,273

State Funds

$52,812,900

State General Funds

$52,812,900

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $51,589,453

Total Funds $53,809,538

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$641,841 $576,852

$641,841 $576,852

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,754

$4,754

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,812,900

$55,032,985

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18.4. Detention Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Total Funds

$32,053,650

Federal Funds and Grants

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$252,380

Other Funds

$4,814,750

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,814,750

State Funds

$26,970,029

State General Funds

$26,970,029

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,491

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$16,491

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $26,482,516

Total Funds $31,566,137

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$461,373 $18,663

$461,373 $18,663

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$7,477

$7,477

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,970,029

$32,053,650

18.5. Food and Farm Operations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

Total Funds

$29,986,966

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,069,721

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,069,721

Other Funds

$2,100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,100,000

State Funds

$26,817,245

State General Funds

$26,817,245

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $26,376,059

Total Funds $29,545,780

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.
Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.
Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online. Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,686 ($128,964)
($59,079) ($32,273) $634,382
$3,483 $951
$26,817,245

$22,686 ($128,964)
($59,079) ($32,273) $634,382
$3,483 $951
$29,986,966

18.6. Health

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.

Total Funds

$216,034,890

Other Funds

$8,390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,390,000

State Funds

$207,644,890

State General Funds

$207,644,890

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $209,288,263

Total Funds $217,678,263

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.
Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

$201,536 ($1,156,125)
($580,720)

$201,536 ($1,156,125)
($580,720)

Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($111,515) $1,250

($111,515) $1,250

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,201

$2,201

Amount appropriated in this Act

$207,644,890

$216,034,890

18.7. Offender Management
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional

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Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

Total Funds

$42,091,086

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$42,061,086

State General Funds

$42,061,086

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $42,060,619

Total Funds $42,090,619

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Transfer funds and 4 positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

$60,733 ($66,812)

$60,733 ($66,812)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$5,894

$5,894

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$652

$652

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,061,086

$42,091,086

18.8. Parole Revocation Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

Total Funds

$4,940,964

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,500

Other Funds

$405,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$405,000

State Funds

$4,528,464

State General Funds

$4,528,464

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,228,798

Total Funds $4,641,298

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$86,652 $2,232

$86,652 $2,232

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$782

$782

Redistribute operating funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately

$210,000

$210,000

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align funds based on projected expenditures. Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,528,464

$4,940,964

18.9. Private Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

Total Funds

$84,653,912

State Funds

$84,653,912

State General Funds

$84,653,912

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $86,295,849

Total Funds $86,295,849

Reduce funds for new private prison facilities due to revised opening dates.

($1,641,937)

($1,641,937)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$84,653,912

$84,653,912

18.10. Probation Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision.

Total Funds

$87,938,781

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$87,838,781

State General Funds

$87,838,781

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $86,230,396

Total Funds $86,330,396

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$1,521,881 $73,491

$1,521,881 $73,491

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$13,013

$13,013

Amount appropriated in this Act

$87,838,781

$87,938,781

18.11. State Prisons
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders

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back into society through the use of Pre-Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

Total Funds

$506,520,993

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,397,963

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,397,963

Federal Recovery Funds

$84,877,269

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$84,877,269

Other Funds

$11,389,603

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,389,603

State Funds

$398,633,356

State General Funds

$398,633,356

Intra-State Government Transfers

$9,222,802

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$9,222,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $396,228,454

Total Funds $504,116,091

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$8,149,229

$8,149,229

Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.
Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

($1,520,494) ($2,540,567)

($1,520,494) ($2,540,567)

Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,040,215) $196,630

($1,040,215) $196,630

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$94,701

$94,701

Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.
Reduce funds for personnel.

($634,382) ($300,000)

($634,382) ($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$398,633,356

$506,520,993

18.12. Transition Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

Total Funds

$27,913,312

State Funds

$27,913,312

State General Funds

$27,913,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $27,449,117
$446,016
$13,216 $4,963
$27,913,312

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Total Funds $27,449,117
$446,016
$13,216 $4,963
$27,913,312

Section 19: Defense, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$40,719,833 $30,862,483 $30,862,483
$1,186,558 $1,156,311
$30,247 $8,670,792 $8,670,792

19.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,551,891

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,445

Other Funds

$12,942

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$12,942

State Funds

$1,129,504

State General Funds

$1,129,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,106,941

Total Funds $1,529,328

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$20,722 ($111)

$20,722 ($111)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,952

$1,952

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,129,504

$1,551,891

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19.2. Military Readiness
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural disaster.

Total Funds

$25,849,526

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,240,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$20,240,930

Other Funds

$1,173,616

Agency Funds

$1,156,311

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,305

State Funds

$4,434,980

State General Funds

$4,434,980

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,442,330

Total Funds $25,856,876

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$44,632 ($286,565)

$44,632 ($286,565)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($384)

($384)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,967

$4,967

Provide funding for utility expenses.

$230,000

$230,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,434,980

$25,849,526

19.3. Youth Educational Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.

Total Funds

$13,318,416

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,212,108

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,212,108

State Funds

$3,106,308

State General Funds

$3,106,308

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,111,277

Total Funds $13,491,625

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$44,140 ($56,080)

$44,140 ($224,320)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

($56) $7,027 $3,106,308

($56) $7,027 $13,318,416

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$59,907,023 $2,844,121 $2,844,121
$57,062,902 $57,062,902

20.1. Customer Service Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

Total Funds

$9,541,391

Other Funds

$500,857

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500,857

State Funds

$9,040,534

State General Funds

$9,040,534

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,146,117

Total Funds $9,646,974

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 3 filled positions.

$83,811 ($168,507)

$83,811 ($168,507)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,354)

($4,354)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$90,467

$90,467

Reduce funds for operations.

($107,000)

($107,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,040,534

$9,541,391

20.2. License Issuance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew driver's licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

Total Funds

$49,014,273

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,827,835

State Funds

$47,186,438

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State General Funds

$47,186,438

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $48,206,729

Total Funds $50,034,564

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$525,207 ($47,585)

$525,207 ($47,585)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$61,363

$61,363

Delay relocating the Cumming Customer Service Center.

($150,000)

($150,000)

Eliminate 33 vacant driver examiner positions.

($1,152,500)

($1,152,500)

Realize operational efficiencies through modifications to service delivery and operational costs.

($256,776)

($256,776)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,186,438

$49,014,273

20.3. Regulatory Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Total Funds

$1,351,359

Other Funds

$515,429

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$515,429

State Funds

$835,930

State General Funds

$835,930

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$851,697

$1,367,126

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$17,424

$17,424

Eliminate 1 filled position.

($32,320)

($32,320)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($871)

($871)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$835,930

$1,351,359

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$513,768,247 $146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823

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Federal Recovery Funds

$11,377,518

Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575) $10,000,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,377,518

Other Funds

$39,250

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$29,250

State Funds

$356,190,910

Lottery Funds

$355,016,059

State General Funds

$1,174,851

21.1. Child Care Services

Purpose: Regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

Total Funds

$7,832,597

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,642,746

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$6,642,746

Other Funds

$15,000

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$1,174,851

State General Funds

$1,174,851

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,276,823

Total Funds $7,934,569

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 1 filled position.

$31,793 ($64,444)

$31,793 ($64,444)

Replace a portion of an attorney's salary with federal USDA funds.

($41,775)

($41,775)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,732

$3,732

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($31,278)

($31,278)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,174,851

$7,832,597

21.2. Nutrition

Purpose: Ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

Total Funds

$121,000,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$121,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$121,000,000

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21.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: Provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-K programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

Total Funds

$355,533,882

Federal Funds and Grants

$517,823

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$367,823

State Funds

$355,016,059

Lottery Funds

$355,016,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$355,016,656

$355,534,479

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($597)

($597)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$355,016,059

$355,533,882

21.4. Quality Initiatives

Purpose: Implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

Total Funds

$29,401,768

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,000,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$18,000,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$11,377,518

Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575)

$10,000,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,377,518

Other Funds

$24,250

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,250

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$27,537,200 $20,370 $20,370
$27,516,830 $27,516,830

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22.1. Business Recruitment and Expansion

Purpose: Recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

Total Funds

$7,697,218

State Funds

$7,697,218

State General Funds

$7,697,218

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,215,850

$8,215,850

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for marketing expenses.

$81,029 ($600,000)

$81,029 ($600,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$339

$339

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,697,218

$7,697,218

22.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state.

Total Funds

$3,927,185

Other Funds

$126

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$126

State Funds

$3,927,059

State General Funds

$3,927,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,884,658

Total Funds $3,884,784

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$61,890 ($8,574)

$61,890 ($8,574)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$585

$585

Reduce funds for travel expenses.

($11,500)

($11,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,927,059

$3,927,185

22.3. Film, Video, and Music

Purpose: Increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.

Total Funds

$999,244

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State Funds

$999,244

State General Funds

$999,244

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $989,381

Total Funds $989,381

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$9,853 $10

$9,853 $10

Amount appropriated in this Act

$999,244

$999,244

22.4. Innovation and Technology

Purpose: Market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

Total Funds

$1,451,751

State Funds

$1,451,751

State General Funds

$1,451,751

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,441,290

Total Funds $1,441,290

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$10,435 $26

$10,435 $26

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,451,751

$1,451,751

22.5. International Relations and Trade

Purpose: Develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$2,079,124

State Funds

$2,079,124

State General Funds

$2,079,124

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,060,270

Total Funds $2,060,270

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$18,792

$18,792

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

$62 $2,079,124

$62 $2,079,124

22.6. Small and Minority Business Development

Purpose: Assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.

Total Funds

$900,636

Other Funds

$20,244

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,244

State Funds

$880,392

State General Funds

$880,392

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $866,534

Total Funds $886,778

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$13,821 $37

$13,821 $37

Amount appropriated in this Act

$880,392

$900,636

22.7. Tourism

Purpose: Provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

Total Funds

$9,589,286

State Funds

$9,589,286

State General Funds

$9,589,286

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,114,324

Total Funds $10,114,324

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for marketing expenses.

$74,559 ($600,000)

$74,559 ($600,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$403

$403

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,589,286

$9,589,286

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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22.8. Civil War Commission

Purpose: Coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

Total Funds

$9,600

State Funds

$9,600

State General Funds

$9,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,000

Total Funds $10,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($400)

($400)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,600

$9,600

22.9. Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

Total Funds

$21,120

State Funds

$21,120

State General Funds

$21,120

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,000

Total Funds $22,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($880)

($880)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,120

$21,120

22.10. Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

Total Funds

$190,923

State Funds

$190,923

State General Funds

$190,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $200,000

Total Funds $200,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($8,000)

($8,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,077)

($1,077)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$190,923

$190,923

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22.11. Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

Total Funds

$370,760

State Funds

$370,760

State General Funds

$370,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$386,208

$386,208

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($15,448)

($15,448)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$370,760

$370,760

22.12. Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, maintain the collection, and promote special events.

Total Funds

$300,353

State Funds

$300,353

State General Funds

$300,353

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $312,329

Total Funds $312,329

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($12,493)

($12,493)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$517

$517

Amount appropriated in this Act

$300,353

$300,353

Section 23: Education, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
RSR for K-12 State General Funds

$9,896,484,698 $2,073,697,192 $2,073,697,192
$738,475,707 $738,475,707
$16,897,355 $16,897,355 $7,067,414,444 $152,157,908 $6,915,256,536

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The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

23.1. Agricultural Education

Purpose: Assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$10,969,295

Federal Funds and Grants

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$124,318

Other Funds

$3,090,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,090,000

State Funds

$7,754,977

State General Funds

$7,754,977

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,049,778

Total Funds $11,264,096

Reduce funds.

($322,801)

($322,801)

Provide funding for equipment replacement at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley.
Redirect $2,000,000 in 5-year bonds approved in HB 948 for vocational equipment for repairs and renovations at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley. (CC:YES)

$28,000 $0

$28,000 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,754,977

$10,969,295

23.2. Central Office

Purpose: Provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

Total Funds

$106,719,679

Federal Funds and Grants

$72,805,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$72,805,607

Federal Recovery Funds

$706,059

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$706,059

Other Funds

$2,979,649

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,979,649

State Funds

$30,228,364

State General Funds

$30,228,364

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce regular operating expenses ($478,689) and contractual services ($228,376). Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $30,554,450
$427,777
($707,065)
($18,847) ($27,951) $30,228,364

Total Funds $107,045,765
$427,777
($707,065)
($18,847) ($27,951) $106,719,679

23.3. Charter Schools

Purpose: Authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$14,818,117

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,803,723

State Funds

$2,014,394

State General Funds

$2,014,394

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,148,300

Total Funds $14,952,023

Reduce funding for planning grants ($52,973) and facility grants ($80,933).

($133,906)

($133,906)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,014,394

$14,818,117

23.4. Communities in Schools

Purpose: Support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

Total Funds

$933,100

State Funds

$933,100

State General Funds

$933,100

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $971,979

Total Funds $971,979

Reduce funding for local affiliate organizations.

($38,879)

($38,879)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$933,100

$933,100

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23.5. Curriculum Development

Purpose: Develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

Total Funds

$1,012,800

State Funds

$1,012,800

State General Funds

$1,012,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,112,800

$1,112,800

Reduce funds for special assignment contracts.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,012,800

$1,012,800

23.6. Federal Programs

Purpose: Coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,991,830,456

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,384,651,391

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,384,651,391

Federal Recovery Funds

$607,179,065

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$607,179,065

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $1,738,943,672

Reduce federal Recovery funds ($68,502,046) to reflect project expenditures.
Recognize federal Education Jobs funds to assist local educational agencies in saving or creating education jobs (Total Funds: $321,388,830).

$0

($68,502,046)

$0

$321,388,830

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $1,991,830,456

23.7. Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS)

Purpose: Train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

Total Funds

$6,153,035

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,153,035

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23.8. Georgia Virtual School

Purpose: Expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$5,292,362

Other Funds

$409,685

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$409,685

State Funds

$4,882,677

State General Funds

$4,882,677

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,982,568

Total Funds $5,392,253

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funding for contractual services.

$5,220 ($105,111)

$5,220 ($105,111)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,882,677

$5,292,362

23.9. Georgia Youth Science and Technology
Purpose: Offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

Total Funds

$150,000

State Funds

$150,000

State General Funds

$150,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $150,000

Total Funds $150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$150,000

$150,000

23.10. Governor's Honors Program

Purpose: Provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

Total Funds

$1,022,137

State Funds

$1,022,137

State General Funds

$1,022,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funding for personal services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,063,633
$3,181
($44,677) $1,022,137

Total Funds $1,063,633
$3,181
($44,677) $1,022,137

23.11. Information Technology Services Purpose: Provide Internet access for local school systems.
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

23.12. National Science Center and Foundation

Purpose: Promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

Total Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$50,000

State General Funds

$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $200,000

Total Funds $200,000

Eliminate funding for the National Science Center and Foundation.

($150,000)

($150,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,000

$50,000

23.13. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: Fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

Total Funds

$16,800,455

State Funds

$16,800,455

State General Funds

$16,800,455

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $19,215,457

Total Funds $19,215,457

Eliminate state funds for Migrant Education grants.

($249,113)

($249,113)

Reduce funding for Sparsity Grants.

($119,332)

($119,332)

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Reduce funds provided for Special Needs Scholarships. (CC:Reduce funds to reflect actual need.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,046,557) $16,800,455

($2,046,557) $16,800,455

23.14. Nutrition

Purpose: Provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$562,914,546

Federal Funds and Grants

$534,263,075

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$534,263,075

Federal Recovery Funds

$4,420,793

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,420,793

State Funds

$24,230,678

State General Funds

$24,230,678

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $25,629,814

Total Funds $564,313,682

Reduce supplemental funding for the nutrition program.

($1,399,136)

($1,399,136)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,230,678

$562,914,546

23.15. Preschool Handicapped

Purpose: Provide early educational services to three and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed.

Total Funds

$27,327,312

State Funds

$27,327,312

State General Funds

$27,327,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $28,465,950 ($1,138,638) $27,327,312

Total Funds $28,465,950 ($1,138,638) $27,327,312

23.16. Pupil Transportation
Purpose: Assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related activities.

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Total Funds

$133,083,261

State Funds

$133,083,261

State General Funds

$133,083,261

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $138,628,397

Total Funds $138,628,397

Reduce funds.

($5,545,136)

($5,545,136)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$133,083,261

$133,083,261

23.17. Quality Basic Education Equalization
Purpose: Provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$437,133,729

State Funds

$437,133,729

RSR for K-12

$88,346

State General Funds

$437,045,383

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $436,158,587

Total Funds $436,158,587

Correct an error in Local Option Sales Tax revenue data reported and equalization earnings for Colquitt ($443,930) and Chattooga ($31,212) County School Systems.
Provide funding to Laurens County Public Schools to correct an error.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$475,142

$475,142

$500,000 $437,133,729

$500,000 $437,133,729

23.18. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: Recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

Total Funds

($1,697,504,730)

State Funds

($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730)

23.19. Quality Basic Education Program

Purpose: Provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

Total Funds

$8,011,379,794

Federal Recovery Funds

$126,169,790

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$126,169,790

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State Funds

$7,885,210,004

RSR for K-12

$152,069,562

State General Funds

$7,733,140,442

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,786,519,286

Total Funds $7,927,228,793

Provide a mid-term adjustment for enrollment growth.

$82,952,420

$82,952,420

Provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.
Reduce American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds to reflect its usage during FY 2010 (Total Funds: $14,539,717).
Provide an adjustment for teacher training and experience for new charter commission schools opening in the 2010-2011 school year.
Utilize existing QBE funds to fund Charter System earnings. (CC:Increase funds for Charter System earnings.)
Utilize existing QBE funds to fund Charter System earnings. (CC:NO;Provide additional funds rather than utilize existing funds.)

$12,648,503 $0
$1,192,589 $1,897,206
$0

$12,648,503 ($14,539,717)
$1,192,589 $1,897,206
$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,885,210,004 $8,011,379,794

23.20. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose: Provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$8,883,964

State Funds

$8,883,964

State General Funds

$8,883,964

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,316,629

Total Funds $9,316,629

Reduce funding provided for the RESAs core services.

($241,172)

($241,172)

Reduce funding provided for the Education Technology Centers.

($120,000)

($120,000)

Reduce grant amounts provided for Math Mentors.

($71,493)

($71,493)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

23.21. School Improvement
Purpose: Provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and

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overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$5,463,357

State Funds

$5,463,357

State General Funds

$5,463,357

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,757,500

Total Funds $5,757,500

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce operational funds.

$77,522 ($371,665)

$77,522 ($371,665)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,463,357

$5,463,357

23.22. School Nurses
Purpose: Provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

Total Funds

$26,399,520

State Funds

$26,399,520

State General Funds

$26,399,520

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $27,499,500

Total Funds $27,499,500

Reduce funding for grants.

($1,099,980)

($1,099,980)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,399,520

$26,399,520

23.23. Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED)

Purpose: Fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

Total Funds

$70,934,433

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,983,572

State Funds

$62,950,861

State General Funds

$62,950,861

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $65,573,814

Total Funds $73,557,386

Reduce funds.

($2,622,953)

($2,622,953)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,950,861

$70,934,433

23.24. State Interagency Transfers
Purpose: Provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certified personnel and to pass through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

Total Funds

$57,510,334

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,930,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,930,738

State Funds

$33,579,596

State General Funds

$33,579,596

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $39,309,946

Total Funds $63,240,684

Provide funding for State Interagency Transfers' Non-certificated Health Insurance.
Reduce supplemental grants.

($5,180,350) ($550,000)

($5,180,350) ($550,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,579,596

$57,510,334

23.25. State Schools

Purpose: Prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

Total Funds

$24,429,325

Other Funds

$1,423,122

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,423,122

State Funds

$23,006,203

State General Funds

$23,006,203

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,621,807

$24,044,929

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

$375,296 $9,100

$375,296 $9,100

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,006,203

$24,429,325

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23.26. Technology/Career Education

Purpose: Equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

Total Funds

$40,855,043

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,708,583

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,708,583

Other Funds

$8,994,899

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,994,899

State Funds

$14,151,561

State General Funds

$14,151,561

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$14,792,880

$41,496,362

Reduce funding.

($641,319)

($641,319)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,151,561

$40,855,043

23.27. Testing

Purpose: Administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.

Total Funds

$27,096,654

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,273,150

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,273,150

State Funds

$13,823,504

State General Funds

$13,823,504

23.28. Tuition for Multi-handicapped

Purpose: Partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

Total Funds

$1,504,917

State Funds

$1,504,917

State General Funds

$1,504,917

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,567,622

Total Funds $1,567,622

Reduce funding.

($62,705)

($62,705)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

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Section 24: Employees' Retirement System
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Retirement Payments

$28,811,899 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $9,030,245 $9,030,245
$16,753,119 $16,753,119

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.41% for New Plan employees and 5.66% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 6.54% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $187.16 per member for State Fiscal Year 2011.

24.1. Deferred Compensation

Purpose: Provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

Total Funds

$3,028,535

Other Funds

$3,028,535

Agency Funds

$3,028,535

24.2. Georgia Military Pension Fund

Purpose: Provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Total Funds

$1,521,245

State Funds

$1,521,245

State General Funds

$1,521,245

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,281,784

Total Funds $1,281,784

Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report.

$239,461

$239,461

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

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24.3. Public School Employees Retirement System
Purpose: Account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

Total Funds

$7,509,000

State Funds

$7,509,000

State General Funds

$7,509,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,509,000

Total Funds $7,509,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,509,000

$7,509,000

24.4. System Administration

Purpose: Collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

Total Funds

$16,753,119

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,753,119

Retirement Payments

$16,753,119

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $16,748,641

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$4,478

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$16,753,119

Section 25: Forestry Commission, Georgia
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$48,792,880 $9,058,380 $9,058,380 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,798,395 $395,161 $6,403,234
$27,936,105 $27,936,105

25.1. Commission Administration
Purpose: Administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes

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customer values and process innovation.

Total Funds

$3,379,372

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,106

Other Funds

$50,888

Agency Funds

$46,016

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,872

State Funds

$3,294,378

State General Funds

$3,294,378

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,454,715

Total Funds $3,539,709

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 5 positions.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$45,526 ($115,496)
($82,352)

$45,526 ($115,496)
($82,352)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,034)

($5,034)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,981)

($2,981)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,294,378

$3,379,372

25.2. Forest Management

Purpose: Ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

Total Funds

$11,726,507

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,648,276

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,648,276

Federal Recovery Funds

$1,900,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,900,000

Other Funds

$1,052,832

Agency Funds

$349,145

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$703,687

State Funds

$2,125,399

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State General Funds

$2,125,399

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,525,694

Total Funds $12,076,802

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 7 positions.

$38,858 ($108,737) ($268,102)

$38,858 ($108,737) ($268,102)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($430)

($430)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($6,884)

($6,884)

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses (Total Funds: $0)
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($50,000) ($5,000)

$0 ($5,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,125,399

$11,726,507

25.3. Forest Protection

Purpose: Ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

Total Funds

$32,479,921

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,242,281

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,242,281

Federal Recovery Funds

$3,100,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,100,000

Other Funds

$4,621,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,621,312

State Funds

$22,516,328

State General Funds

$22,516,328

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,550,048

Total Funds $32,513,641

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$403,624

$403,624

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Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 4 positions.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services. Reduce funds to reflect reorganization of district offices and eliminate 3 positions. Provide funds for regular operations to comply with the narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($126,045) ($187,435)
($5,422) ($37,450) ($44,970) ($108,562)
$72,540
$22,516,328

($126,045) ($187,435)
($5,422) ($37,450) ($44,970) ($108,562)
$72,540
$32,479,921

25.4. Tree Seedling Nursery

Purpose: Produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

Total Funds

$1,207,080

Federal Funds and Grants

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$133,717

Other Funds

$1,073,363

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,073,363

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year funds State General Funds State Funds State General Funds

$86,229,440 $44,683,517
$3,814,350
$40,869,167 $4,381,284 $2,481,284 $1,900,000
$37,164,639 $37,164,639

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 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 Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.
The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

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26.1. Governor's Emergency Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

Total Funds

$3,469,576

State Funds

$3,469,576

State General Funds

$3,469,576

26.2. Governor's Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

Total Funds

$11,364,997

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,196,851

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,068,146

State General Funds

$6,068,146

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,276,732

Total Funds $11,573,583

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$73,954

$73,954

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($232,621)

($232,621)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($50,687)

($50,687)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$768

$768

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,068,146

$11,364,997

26.3. Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

Total Funds

$7,919,045

State Funds

$7,919,045

State General Funds

$7,919,045

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $8,022,745
$92,317
($296,999) $100,982
$7,919,045

Total Funds $8,022,745
$92,317
($296,999) $100,982
$7,919,045

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

26.4. Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

Total Funds

$907,147

Federal Funds and Grants

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$407,000

State Funds

$500,147

State General Funds

$500,147

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $522,722

Total Funds $929,722

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 1 position.

$8,885 ($39,964)

$8,885 ($39,964)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($2,200)

($2,200)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$10,704

$10,704

Amount appropriated in this Act

$500,147

$907,147

26.5. Georgia Council for the Arts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

Total Funds

$1,422,758

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$763,358

State General Funds

$763,358

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $790,735

Total Funds $1,450,135

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$4,252 ($8,871)

$4,252 ($8,871)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($22,758)

($22,758)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$763,358

$1,422,758

26.6. Georgia Emergency Management Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

Total Funds

$32,573,003

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,703,182

Other Funds

$807,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$807,856

State Funds

$2,061,965

State General Funds

$2,061,965

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,389,020

Total Funds $32,900,058

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$32,820 ($8,457)

$32,820 ($8,457)

Eliminate state funding for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer program operations to the Department of Public Safety.
Reduce funds for the Meridian Systems contract.

($81,923) ($8,550)

($81,923) ($8,550)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($260,945)

($260,945)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,061,965

$32,573,003

26.7. Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

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Total Funds

$6,393,880

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

Other Funds

$500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500

State Funds

$5,981,450

State General Funds

$5,981,450

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,109,052

$6,521,482

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$99,191 $11,923

$99,191 $11,923

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($238,716)

($238,716)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,981,450

$6,393,880

26.8. Governor's Office for Children and Families

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$11,808,055

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,215,596

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$3,814,350

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,401,246

Other Funds

$1,900,000

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$1,900,000

State Funds

$1,692,459

State General Funds

$1,692,459

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,002,330

Total Funds $12,467,926

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Maximize federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures.
Eliminate all non-essential travel.

$9,988 ($20,939) ($2,500)

$9,988 ($20,939) ($2,500)

Reduce funds for training.

($13,300)

($13,300)

Reduce operating expenses.

($8,300)

($8,300)

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Maximize federal fund sources by shifting allowable real estate rental costs. Maximize federal fund sources for annual youth conference. Reduce funds available for implementing new Community Strategy Grants. Recognize the FY 2011 transfer of TANF funds to the Department of Human Services. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Replace funds.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($16,773)
($32,700) ($291,314)
$0
($34,033) ($1,900,000)
$1,692,459

($16,773)
($32,700) ($291,314)
($250,000)
($34,033) $0
$11,808,055

26.9. Governor's Office of Consumer Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

Total Funds

$7,991,798

Other Funds

$1,572,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,572,903

State Funds

$6,418,895

State General Funds

$6,418,895

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,664,935

Total Funds $8,237,838

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 4 vacant positions.

$95,096 ($354,465)

$95,096 ($354,465)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$13,329

$13,329

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,418,895

$7,991,798

26.10. Office of the Child Advocate

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

Total Funds

$921,493

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,558

Other Funds

$25

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25

State Funds

$831,910

State General Funds

$831,910

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953

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$879,701

$969,284

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Maximize federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures effective October 2010.

$13,296 ($22,500)

$13,296 ($22,500)

Recognize net savings including one-time moving expenses related to move to state-owned property.

($17,200)

($17,200)

Reduce contractual services based on projected expenditures.

($7,561)

($7,561)

Reduce operating expenses.

($9,978)

($9,978)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,848)

($3,848)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$831,910

$921,493

26.11. Office of the State Inspector General

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Total Funds

$612,335

State Funds

$612,335

State General Funds

$612,335

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $623,898

Total Funds $623,898

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$11,297 ($24,114)

$11,297 ($24,114)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$1,254

$1,254

Amount appropriated in this Act

$612,335

$612,335

26.12. Office of Student Achievement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

Total Funds

$845,353

State Funds

$845,353

State General Funds

$845,353

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Reduce funds for contracts ($33,000) and operating expenses ($18,643). Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $908,246 $11,267
($19,502) ($51,643)
($3,015) $845,353

Total Funds $908,246 $11,267
($19,502) ($51,643)
($3,015) $845,353

Section 27: Human Services, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575) Foster Care Title IV-E (ARRA) (CFDA 93.658) Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,824,109,390 $1,084,995,876
$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $73,660,922 $24,627,737 $62,880,634
$200,470
$54,771,487 $35,215,991 $25,800,000
$342,224,957
$240,996,750 $232,650,539
$45,042,413
$2,860,759 $184,747,367 $18,692,704
$5,341,500 $13,351,204 $473,162,406 $466,970,600
$6,191,806 $14,607,865
$8,500,000 $6,107,865

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All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated 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: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services 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.

27.1. Adoptions Services

Purpose: Support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.

Total Funds

$87,303,861

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,903,668

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$15,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$37,903,668

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,001,702

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,001,702

Other Funds

$45,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$45,000

State Funds

$32,353,491

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State General Funds

$32,353,491

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $31,251,149

Total Funds $87,445,885

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for contracts by 4% (Total Funds: $164,904).

$20,181 ($59,280)

$20,181 ($164,904)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($98)

($98)

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Adoptions Services program.
Replace loss of the enhanced Title IV-E funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $0).

$2,797 $1,138,742

$2,797 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,353,491

$87,303,861

27.2. After School Care
Purpose: Expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

Total Funds

$15,500,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$15,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $14,000,000

Increase Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for the After School Care program based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $3,685,354).

$0

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$15,500,000

27.3. Child Care Licensing

Purpose: Protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

Total Funds

$2,234,390

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$2,193,862

State Funds

$40,528

State General Funds

$40,528

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$343,200

$2,023,862

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce state funds in personal services ($495,112), regular operating ($101,486), telecommunications ($32,540), computer charges ($25,630), and contracts ($1,000) in the Child Care Licensing program (Total Funds: $655,768).

$40,528 ($343,200)

$40,528 ($655,768)

Replace state funds with federal TANF funds for the Child Care Licensing program based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $825,768).

$0

$825,768

Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,528

$2,234,390

27.4. Child Care Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be selfreliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care.

Total Funds

$270,924,705

Federal Funds and Grants

$169,120,261

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$90,698,416

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$75,415,944

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$90

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$600,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,405,811

Federal Recovery Funds

$45,042,413

Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575)

$45,042,413

Other Funds

$2,500,000

Agency Funds

$2,500,000

State Funds

$54,262,031

State General Funds

$54,262,031

27.5. Child Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$108,624,690

Federal Funds and Grants

$67,227,363

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$120,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$67,107,363

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Federal Recovery Funds

$16,164,705

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,164,705

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$21,995,362

State General Funds

$21,995,362

Intra-State Government Transfers

$395,760

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$395,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $20,041,528

Total Funds $106,447,327

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Child Support Services program.

$317,882 $99,162

$317,882 $99,162

Replace state funds and incentive funds with federal funds for personal services ($1,000,000) and regular operating ($1,941,176) in the Child Support Services program (Total Funds: $2,941,176).

($1,000,000)

($2,941,176)

Replace loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (Total Funds: $6,764,705).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$2,300,000 $239,892

$4,464,705 $239,892

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,102)

($3,102)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,995,362

$108,624,690

27.6. Child Welfare Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.

Total Funds

$257,607,402

Federal Funds and Grants

$159,231,011

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$59,739

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$33,843,784

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$8,264,167

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$25,800,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$62,923,726

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,165,789

Other Funds

$152,208

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$152,208

State Funds

$89,724,183

State General Funds

$89,724,183

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,500,000

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$8,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $89,414,370

Total Funds $257,426,778

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for contracts by 4% (Total Funds: $240,647).

$168,479 ($111,458)

$168,479 ($240,647)

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Child Welfare Services program.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$260,957 ($8,165)

$260,957 ($8,165)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$89,724,183

$257,607,402

27.7. Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Total Funds

$250,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$250,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$250,000

27.8. Community Services

Purpose: Provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

Total Funds

$17,189,183

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,189,183

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$17,189,183

27.9. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$87,851,196

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,939,955

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$2,366,652

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$209,161

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Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$122,976

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$7,616,228

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,572,153

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,444,532

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$8,095,249

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,513,004

Other Funds

$382,337

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$382,337

State Funds

$34,428,319

State General Funds

$34,428,319

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,100,585

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,100,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $37,134,465

Total Funds $94,332,149

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$687,403

$687,403

Transfer a total of ($3,087,472) related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186) and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing ($555,196).
Redistribute funding for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to various programs.

($3,087,472) ($736,936)

($3,087,472) ($736,936)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,632)

($1,632)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $3,774,807).

$0

($3,774,807)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$432,491

$432,491

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,428,319

$87,851,196

27.10. Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.

Total Funds

$17,195,338

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,573,433

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,279,539

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$793,894

State Funds

$12,010,385

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State General Funds

$12,010,385

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,611,520

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,611,520

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $11,749,971

Total Funds $16,934,924

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$228,467 $22,545
$11,288

$228,467 $22,545
$11,288

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,886)

($1,886)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,010,385

$17,195,338

27.11. Elder Community Living Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

Total Funds

$103,161,096

Federal Funds and Grants

$41,435,324

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$3,761,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,908,635

State Funds

$61,725,772

State General Funds

$56,651,895

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $60,851,458

Total Funds $102,286,782

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for Alzheimer's Respite Services ($225,000) and Non-Medicaid Home Community Based Respite Services ($1,376,718).
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Community Living Services program.
Replace loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$18,563 ($1,201,288)
$1,187 $2,186,602
$2,644

$18,563 ($1,201,288)
$1,187 $2,186,602
$2,644

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Eliminate the contract with the Center for the Visually Impaired. Amount appropriated in this Act

($133,394) $61,725,772

($133,394) $103,161,096

27.12. Elder Support Services
Purpose: Assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

Total Funds

$8,705,790

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,866,268

Federal Recovery Funds

$1,045,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,045,000

State Funds

$1,794,522

State General Funds

$676,593

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,783,484

Total Funds $8,694,752

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Support Services program.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$9,838 $593
$607

$9,838 $593
$607

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,794,522

$8,705,790

27.13. Energy Assistance

Purpose: Assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

Total Funds

$28,665,632

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,281,180

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$24,281,180

Other Funds

$4,384,452

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,384,452

27.14. Family Violence Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

Total Funds

$12,331,929

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,676,929

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$9,393,415

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,083,044

State Funds

$655,000

State General Funds

$655,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,483,171

Total Funds $12,331,929

Replace state funds with federal TANF funds for the Family Violence program.
Increase funds for Sexual Assault Centers.

($4,483,171) $655,000

($655,000) $655,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$655,000

$12,331,929

27.15. Federal and Unobligated Balances

Purpose: Reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

Total Funds

$16,023,124

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,023,124

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$16,023,124

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Reflect expected unobligated balance (Total Funds: $18,257,539).

$0

$16,023,124

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$16,023,124

27.16. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Purpose: Verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Total Funds

$212,997,490

Federal Funds and Grants

$107,518,362

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$900,000

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$346,557

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$43,127,713

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$19,628,860

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$40,633,202

Other Funds

$8,387,207

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,387,207

State Funds

$97,091,921

State General Funds

$97,091,921

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $93,258,965

Total Funds $218,976,380

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,803,381 $349,695
($15,058)

$2,803,381 $349,695
($15,058)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $9,811,846).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$0 $694,938

($9,811,846) $694,938

Amount appropriated in this Act

$97,091,921

$212,997,490

27.17. Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Purpose: Reflect federal funds received by Department of Human Services to be transferred to other state agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

Total Funds

$113,843,018

Federal Funds and Grants

$113,843,018

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$1,200,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$36,454,857

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$38,286,432

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $3,514,490). Restore Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) to FY 2011 appropriation level (Total Funds: $2,272,214). Increase funds to reflect current appropriations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0 $0
$0
$0 $0

Total Funds $112,850,889 ($3,514,490)
$2,272,214
$2,234,405 $113,843,018

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27.18. Out-of-Home Care
Purpose: Provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

Total Funds

$194,052,504

Federal Funds and Grants

$132,170,450

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$29,318,880

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$101,381,099

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,470,471

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,860,759

Foster Care Title IV-E (ARRA) (CFDA 93.658)

$2,860,759

State Funds

$59,021,295

State General Funds

$59,021,295

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $65,623,166

Total Funds $224,149,711

Replace loss of enhanced Title IV-E funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 with state general funds.
Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization. (Total Funds: $13,518,179).
Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $16,579,028).
Replace funds.

$1,176,715 ($7,123,586)
$0 ($655,000)

$0 ($13,518,179) ($16,579,028)
$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,021,295

$194,052,504

27.19. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: Provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$4,749,006

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,749,006

27.20. Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Purpose: Provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$52,500,415

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,400,415

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$19,192,867

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$33,207,548

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State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $100,000

Total Funds $54,325,681

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $1,825,266).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $100,000

($1,825,266) $52,500,415

27.21. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: Assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$202,517,982

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,961,361

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$34,564,766

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,396,595

Federal Recovery Funds

$165,535,960

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$165,535,960

State Funds

$20,661

State General Funds

$20,661

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,577,658

$189,335,224

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,661

$20,661

Reduce employment support activities based on decreased utilization (Total Funds: $5,609,335).
Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $16,586,078).

($3,577,658) $0

($5,609,335) $18,771,432

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,661

$202,517,982

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.22. Council On Aging

Purpose: Assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

Total Funds

$183,402

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State Funds

$183,402

State General Funds

$183,402

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $186,578

Total Funds $186,578

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for travel and contractual services.

$6,014 ($5,490)

$6,014 ($5,490)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($3,700)

($3,700)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$183,402

$183,402

27.23. Family Connection
Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$9,697,237

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$1,200,000

State Funds

$7,755,534

State General Funds

$7,755,534

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,078,681

Total Funds $10,020,384

Reduce county collaborative contracts.

($278,250)

($278,250)

Reduce partnership contract for technical assistance.

($44,897)

($44,897)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,755,534

$9,697,237

Section 28: Insurance, Office of the Commission of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$16,697,906 $954,555 $954,555 $97,337 $81,911 $15,426
$15,646,014 $15,646,014

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28.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

Total Funds

$1,733,840

Other Funds

$105

Agency Funds

$105

State Funds

$1,733,735

State General Funds

$1,733,735

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,801,172

Total Funds $1,801,277

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 3 IT support staff positions starting January 1, 2011. (CC:Reduce funds for personnel.)

$46,228 ($108,671)

$46,228 ($108,671)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,596)

($4,596)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($398)

($398)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,733,735

$1,733,840

28.2. Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

Total Funds

$707,819

State Funds

$707,819

State General Funds

$707,819

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $695,684

Total Funds $695,684

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$14,063 ($1,775)

$14,063 ($1,775)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($153)

($153)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$707,819

$707,819

28.3. Fire Safety
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and

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property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

Total Funds

$5,252,804

Federal Funds and Grants

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$954,555

Other Funds

$97,232

Agency Funds

$81,806

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,426

State Funds

$4,201,017

State General Funds

$4,201,017

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,366,860

Total Funds $5,418,647

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services starting January 1, 2011 and maximize the use of federal funding.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$7,591 ($161,329)
($11,143)

$7,591 ($161,329)
($11,143)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($962)

($962)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,201,017

$5,252,804

28.4. Industrial Loan

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

Total Funds

$615,173

State Funds

$615,173

State General Funds

$615,173

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $605,453

Total Funds $605,453

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$11,398 ($1,545)

$11,398 ($1,545)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($133)

($133)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$615,173

$615,173

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28.5. Insurance Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

Total Funds

$5,083,631

State Funds

$5,083,631

State General Funds

$5,083,631

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,979,664

Total Funds $4,979,664

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$117,772 ($12,707)

$117,772 ($12,707)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,098)

($1,098)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,083,631

$5,083,631

28.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$3,304,639

State Funds

$3,304,639

State General Funds

$3,304,639

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,304,314

Total Funds $3,304,314

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$9,485 ($8,432)

$9,485 ($8,432)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($728)

($728)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,304,639

$3,304,639

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$113,496,310 $30,478,333 $30,478,333

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Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds

$6,132,772 $6,132,772 $19,405,240 $19,405,240 $57,479,965 $57,479,965

29.1. Bureau Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

Total Funds

$9,164,501

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$9,134,501

State General Funds

$9,134,501

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,848,124

Total Funds $10,878,124

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for telecommunications due to the completion of the Unisys Migration ahead of schedule.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$76,834 ($800,000)
($45,000)

$76,834 ($800,000)
($45,000)

Correctly account for responsibility of administrative support within the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($78,570) ($862,544)

($78,570) ($862,544)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,343)

($4,343)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,134,501

$9,164,501

29.2. Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Total Funds

$9,299,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$211,425

Other Funds

$2,490,304

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,490,304

State Funds

$6,597,298

State General Funds

$6,597,298

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,225,266

Total Funds $9,926,995

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with other funds based on higher than anticipated revenue through criminal background check fees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$129,450 ($750,000)
($7,418)

$129,450 ($750,000)
($7,418)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,597,298

$9,299,027

29.3. Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Total Funds

$21,851,705

Federal Funds and Grants

$81,131

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$81,131

Federal Recovery Funds

$3,066,386

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,066,386

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$18,546,323

State General Funds

$18,546,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$18,598,125

$21,903,507

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$331,496

$331,496

Replace state funds with one-time federal DNA grant for supplies.

($360,000)

($360,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($23,298)

($23,298)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,546,323

$21,851,705

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29.4. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

Total Funds

$4,311,094

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,300,272

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,300,272

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,008,711

State General Funds

$1,008,711

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,084,685

$4,387,068

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses and hold 2 positions vacant.

$7,110 ($71,836)

$7,110 ($71,836)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($10,813)

($10,813)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($435)

($435)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,008,711

$4,311,094

29.5. Regional Investigative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

Total Funds

$26,355,951

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,240,883

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,240,883

Federal Recovery Funds

$3,066,386

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,066,386

Other Funds

$204,682

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$204,682

State Funds

$21,844,000

State General Funds

$21,844,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Replace state funds with one-time asset share funds from Purchase Evidence Purchase Investigative activities. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. Reduce the Task Forces program by transferring funds and realigning 4 agents to the Regional Investigative Services program. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Reduce funds for personal services due to retirements.
Eliminate funding for 5 agent positions due to attrition.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $21,193,678
$431,289
($280,000)
($5,000) $1,091,187
($108,942) ($276,430) ($178,244)
($23,538) $21,844,000

Total Funds $25,705,629
$431,289
($280,000)
($5,000) $1,091,187
($108,942) ($276,430) ($178,244)
($23,538) $26,355,951

29.6. Task Forces

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,091,187

Total Funds $1,091,187

Reduce the Task Forces program by transferring funds and realigning 4 agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

($1,091,187)

($1,091,187)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

29.7. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program.

Total Funds

$42,514,032

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,614,622

Other Funds

$16,550,278

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,550,278

State Funds

$349,132

State General Funds

$349,132

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $370,356

Total Funds $42,535,256

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$6,583 ($23,205)

$6,583 ($23,205)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,320)

($1,320)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,133)

($2,133)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,149)

($1,149)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$349,132

$42,514,032

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$293,976,396 $1,507,233 $1,507,233 $28,962,817 $28,962,817 $5,248,274 $5,248,274
$258,258,072 $258,258,072

30.1. Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

Total Funds

$27,712,105

Federal Funds and Grants

$373,009

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$373,009

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,285,689

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,285,689

Other Funds

$406,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$406,500

State Funds

$24,646,907

State General Funds

$24,646,907

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$24,547,439

$27,612,637

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Streamline service delivery and eliminate 9 full-time vacant positions.

$272,524 ($450,000)

$272,524 ($450,000)

Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.

($63,000)

($63,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$303,460

$303,460

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$36,484

$36,484

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,646,907

$27,712,105

30.2. Community Non-secure Commitment

Purpose: Protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

Total Funds

$31,119,672

Other Funds

$1,373,480

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,373,480

State Funds

$29,746,192

State General Funds

$29,746,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $32,997,820

Total Funds $34,371,300

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for cancelled contracts.

$38,200 ($4,363,192)

$38,200 ($4,363,192)

Realign state funds for residential placements to the appropriate program.
Recognize one-time savings to contractual services.

$1,666,040 ($595,330)

$1,666,040 ($595,330)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,654

$2,654

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,746,192

$31,119,672

30.3. Community Supervision
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case

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management.

Total Funds

$55,016,374

Federal Recovery Funds

$7,250,301

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,250,301

State Funds

$47,766,073

State General Funds

$47,766,073

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $50,791,425

Total Funds $58,041,726

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce regular operating expenses.

$814,567 ($541,225)

$814,567 ($541,225)

Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.

($130,543)

($130,543)

Streamline service delivery and eliminate 2 full-time positions.

($68,212)

($68,212)

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($1,573,203)

($1,573,203)

Realign state funds for residential placements to the appropriate program.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,666,040) $139,304

($1,666,040) $139,304

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,766,073

$55,016,374

30.4. Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Total Funds

$71,827,107

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,075,698

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,075,698

Federal Recovery Funds

$7,284,378

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,284,378

Other Funds

$1,553,506

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,553,506

State Funds

$61,913,525

State General Funds

$61,913,525

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $61,639,075

Total Funds $71,552,657

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs. Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze. Eliminate paid overtime. Realign funding for utility and maintenance expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

$910,261
($84,803) ($1,250,000)
($470,276) $951,025 $218,243
$61,913,525

$910,261
($84,803) ($1,250,000)
($470,276) $951,025 $218,243
$71,827,107

30.5. Secure Detention (RYDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

Total Funds

$108,301,138

Federal Funds and Grants

$58,526

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,526

Federal Recovery Funds

$12,142,449

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,142,449

Other Funds

$1,914,788

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,914,788

State Funds

$94,185,375

State General Funds

$94,185,375

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $96,481,387

Total Funds $110,621,287

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Increase class size in 9 RYDC basic education programs.

$1,513,611 ($825,000)

$1,513,611 ($825,000)

Eliminate 1 education supervisor position.

($95,151)

($95,151)

Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.

($65,731)

($65,731)

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Eliminate paid overtime.

($529,724)

($529,724)

Eliminate 1 regional principal position.

($109,660)

($109,660)

Realign funding for utility and maintenance expenses.

($951,025)

($951,025)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$266,668

$266,668

Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective April 1, 2011.

($1,250,000)

($1,274,137)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$94,185,375

$108,301,138

Section 31: Labor, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$414,327,778 $345,440,508 $345,440,508
$31,523,391 $729,513
$30,793,878 $37,218,806 $37,218,806
$145,073 $145,073

31.1. Business Enterprise Program

Purpose: Assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$2,252,417

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,966,085

State Funds

$286,332

State General Funds

$286,332

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $313,886

Total Funds $2,279,971

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,602

$3,602

Reduce funds for personal services.

($30,750)

($30,750)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($406)

($406)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$286,332

$2,252,417

31.2. Department of Labor Administration

Purpose: Work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

Total Funds

$39,650,005

Federal Funds and Grants

$37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$37,923,936

State Funds

$1,585,796

State General Funds

$1,585,796

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Intra-State Government Transfers

$140,273

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$140,273

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,731,423

Total Funds $39,795,632

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$20,732 ($2,237)

$20,732 ($2,237)

Reduce funds.

($164,122)

($164,122)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,585,796

$39,650,005

31.3. Disability Adjudication Section

Purpose: Efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Total Funds

$55,598,820

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$55,598,820

31.4. Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Purpose: Help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.

Total Funds

$4,441,357

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,913,518

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,913,518

State Funds

$1,527,839

State General Funds

$1,527,839

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,767,470

Total Funds $4,680,988

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$12,852 ($50,199)

$12,852 ($50,199)

Reduce funds for contracts. (CC:Restore funds for the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired.)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($200,000) ($2,284)

($200,000) ($2,284)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,527,839

$4,441,357

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31.5. Georgia Industries for the Blind

Purpose: Employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

Total Funds

$12,127,631

Other Funds

$11,828,888

Agency Funds

$729,513

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,099,375

State Funds

$298,743

State General Funds

$298,743

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $324,473

Total Funds $12,153,361

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$6,476 ($31,787)

$6,476 ($31,787)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($419)

($419)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$298,743

$12,127,631

31.6. Labor Market Information

Purpose: Collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

Total Funds

$2,249,873

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,249,873

31.7. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Purpose: Empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

Total Funds

$31,312,656

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,989,289

Other Funds

$18,888,287

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,888,287

State Funds

$5,430,280

State General Funds

$5,430,280

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,800

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Reduce funds for contracts. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $6,079,598
$28,316
($647,237) ($22,541) ($7,856)
$5,430,280

Total Funds $31,961,974
$28,316
($647,237) ($22,541) ($7,856)
$31,312,656

31.8. Safety Inspections

Purpose: Promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

Total Funds

$3,045,090

Federal Funds and Grants

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$168,552

State Funds

$2,876,538

State General Funds

$2,876,538

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,836,656

Total Funds $3,005,208

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$43,548 ($3,666)

$43,548 ($3,666)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,876,538

$3,045,090

31.9. Unemployment Insurance
Purpose: Enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

Total Funds

$54,836,678

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$49,173,186

State Funds

$5,663,492

State General Funds

$5,663,492

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,588,252

Total Funds $54,761,438

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$82,461
($7,221) $5,663,492

$82,461
($7,221) $54,836,678

31.10. Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Purpose: Assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

Total Funds

$79,625,267

Federal Funds and Grants

$65,667,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,667,153

Other Funds

$806,216

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$806,216

State Funds

$13,151,898

State General Funds

$13,151,898

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$14,427,167

$80,900,536

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for contracts.

$146,335 ($323,090)

$146,335 ($323,090)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,079,897)

($1,079,897)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($18,643)

($18,643)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$26

$26

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,151,898

$79,625,267

31.11. Workforce Development

Purpose: Assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth and development.

Total Funds

$129,187,984

Federal Funds and Grants

$122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,790,096

State Funds

$6,397,888

State General Funds

$6,397,888

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,417,600

Total Funds $129,207,696

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for

$101,503

$101,503

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state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($112,922) ($8,293)
$6,397,888

($112,922) ($8,293)
$129,187,984

Section 32: Law, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$54,184,483 $37,375,322 $37,375,322 $16,809,161 $16,809,161

32.1. Department of Law

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

Total Funds

$54,184,483

Other Funds

$37,375,322

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$37,375,322

State Funds

$16,809,161

State General Funds

$16,809,161

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $16,981,081

Total Funds $53,807,321

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$341,358 ($132,682)

$341,358 ($132,682)

Reduce contract funds for staffing services.

($34,696)

($34,696)

Replace state funds with a projected increase in other funds.

($549,082)

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$914

$914

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,732)

($2,732)

Provide funds for personal services. (CC:Eliminate three furlough days.)

$205,000

$205,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,809,161

$54,184,483

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Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other State Funds State General Funds

$248,641,152 $54,029,420
$29,619
$53,999,801 $108,089,367 $57,028,515 $50,956,939
$103,913 $86,522,365 $86,522,365

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 park's parking pass implemented by the Department.
The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

33.1. Coastal Resources

Purpose: Preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

Total Funds

$6,737,918

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,383,197

Other Funds

$197,795

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$197,795

State Funds

$2,156,926

State General Funds

$2,156,926

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 3 positions. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,288,197
$31,887
($158,699)
($4,459) $2,156,926

Total Funds $6,869,189
$31,887
($158,699)
($4,459) $6,737,918

33.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,579,022

Federal Funds and Grants

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$174,383

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

State Funds

$11,365,574

State General Funds

$11,365,574

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $11,715,812

Total Funds $11,929,260

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$109,475 ($72,364)

$109,475 ($72,364)

Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 2 positions.

($65,314)

($65,314)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($305,524)

($305,524)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($16,511)

($16,511)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,365,574

$11,579,022

33.3. Environmental Protection
Purpose: Protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous

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materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

Total Funds

$114,227,809

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$32,861,619

Other Funds

$57,028,515

Agency Funds

$57,028,515

State Funds

$24,337,675

State General Funds

$24,337,675

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$25,167,942

$115,058,076

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 11 positions.

$337,140 ($1,100,735)

$337,140 ($1,100,735)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($66,672)

($66,672)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,337,675

$114,227,809

33.4. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: Fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

Total Funds

$2,979,567

State Funds

$2,979,567

State General Funds

$2,979,567

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,953,273

Total Funds $2,953,273

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$26,294

$26,294

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,979,567

$2,979,567

33.5. Historic Preservation
Purpose: Identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research

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and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Total Funds

$2,540,569

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,787

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$29,619

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$991,168

State Funds

$1,519,782

State General Funds

$1,519,782

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,502,865

Total Funds $2,523,652

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$20,610 ($3,693)

$20,610 ($3,693)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,519,782

$2,540,569

33.6. Land Conservation
Purpose: Oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

Total Funds

$427,091

State Funds

$427,091

State General Funds

$427,091

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $426,530

Total Funds $426,530

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$6,414 ($5,000)

$6,414 ($5,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($853)

($853)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$427,091

$427,091

33.7. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Purpose: Manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

Total Funds

$56,212,354

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,704,029

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,704,029

Other Funds

$41,120,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$41,120,239

State Funds

$13,388,086

State General Funds

$13,388,086

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $14,355,221

Total Funds $57,179,489

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$96,030 ($270,000)

$96,030 ($270,000)

Utilize other funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance.

($475,000)

($475,000)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($170,047)

($170,047)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($54,037)

($54,037)

Reduce state funds by converting some full-time positions to hourly/seasonal positions.

($94,081)

($94,081)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,388,086

$56,212,354

33.8. Pollution Prevention Assistance

Purpose: Promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

Total Funds

$211,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$96,580

Other Funds

$115,313

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,400

Prior Year Funds - Other

$103,913

33.9. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: Fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Total Funds

$722,139

State Funds

$722,139

State General Funds

$722,139

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $747,007

Total Funds $747,007

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$5,012 ($29,880)

$5,012 ($29,880)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$722,139

$722,139

33.10. Wildlife Resources
Purpose: Regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and boaters.

Total Funds

$51,922,260

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,788,825

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,788,825

Other Funds

$9,588,440

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,588,440

State Funds

$28,544,995

State General Funds

$28,544,995

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $30,561,053

Total Funds $53,938,318

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with existing other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($142,749) for personal services.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 17 positions.
Utilize other funds for capital outlay new construction ($50,000) and repairs and maintenance ($156,000).
Replace state funds with existing other funds for operating expenses.
Replace state funds with existing federal funds for leased wildlife management areas.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$419,955 ($521,749) ($961,468) ($206,000) ($200,000) ($478,866)
($67,930)

$419,955 ($521,749) ($961,468) ($206,000) ($200,000) ($478,866)
($67,930)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,544,995

$51,922,260

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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33.11. Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
Purpose: Reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

Total Funds

$1,080,530

State Funds

$1,080,530

State General Funds

$1,080,530

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,385,209

Total Funds $1,385,209

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$46,564 ($110,817)

$46,564 ($110,817)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$9,574

$9,574

Replace state funds with increased fair revenues.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,080,530

$1,080,530

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$52,673,704 $806,050 $806,050
$51,867,654 $51,867,654

34.1. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Total Funds

$5,293,585

State Funds

$5,293,585

State General Funds

$5,293,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,209,418

Total Funds $5,209,418

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$61,019 $23,037

$61,019 $23,037

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$111

$111

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,293,585

$5,293,585

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34.2. Clemency Decisions

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

Total Funds

$7,071,904

State Funds

$7,071,904

State General Funds

$7,071,904

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,848,401

Total Funds $6,848,401

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$126,686 $29,761

$126,686 $29,761

Transfer funds and 4 positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$66,812 $244

$66,812 $244

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,071,904

$7,071,904

34.3. Parole Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution.

Total Funds

$39,851,973

Federal Funds and Grants

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$806,050

State Funds

$39,045,923

State General Funds

$39,045,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$38,344,225

$39,150,275

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$644,197 $127,245

$644,197 $127,245

Eliminate use of an external and objective assessment center approach to the Chief Parole Officer promotion process.
Recognize savings based on changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

($19,418) ($6,858)

($19,418) ($6,858)

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Reduce funds for rent by relocating the Gainesville parole office into state owned spaced shared with the Department of Corrections. Discontinue formal external oversight of agency accreditation and certification programs.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($33,000) ($12,005)
$1,537 $39,045,923

($33,000) ($12,005)
$1,537 $39,851,973

34.4. Victim Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

Total Funds

$456,242

State Funds

$456,242

State General Funds

$456,242

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $445,629

Total Funds $445,629

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$6,955 $3,644

$6,955 $3,644

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$14

$14

Amount appropriated in this Act

$456,242

$456,242

Section 35: Personnel Administration, State
Total Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$10,320,799 $10,320,799 $10,320,799

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 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.

35.1. Recruitment and Staffing Services

Purpose: Provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops, strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests, and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

Total Funds

$1,143,280

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,143,280

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Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,143,280

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $1,173,280

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $30,000).

$0

($30,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$1,143,280

35.2. System Administration Purpose: Provide administrative and technical support to the agency.
Total Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$3,430,107 $3,430,107 $3,430,107

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,169,033

Increase payments to the State Treasury to $2,481,222.

$0

$534,187

Reduce funds for personal services (Other Funds: $253,113).

$0

($253,113)

Reduce funds for equipment purchases (Other Funds: $20,000).

$0

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$3,430,107

35.3. Total Compensation and Rewards

Purpose: Ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

Total Funds

$3,500,974

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,500,974

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$3,500,974

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,685,192

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $184,218).

$0

($184,218)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$3,500,974

35.4. Workforce Development and Alignment
Purpose: Assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

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Total Funds

$2,246,438

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,246,438

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,246,438

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $2,293,294

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $46,856).

$0

($46,856)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$2,246,438

Section 36: Properties Commission, State
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other State Funds State General Funds

$1,587,739 $1,037,739
$956,979 $80,760
$550,000 $550,000

36.1. State Properties Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

Total Funds

$1,156,979

Other Funds

$956,979

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$956,979

State Funds

$200,000

State General Funds

$200,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

Total Funds

$430,760

Other Funds

$80,760

Prior Year Funds - Other

$80,760

State Funds

$350,000

State General Funds

$350,000

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,000,000

$3,080,760

Reduce state funds for demolition of the Archives Building and replace with rental income saved by implementing a reduction in the Department of Public Safety - Capitol Police.
Reflect a reduction to Capitol Police by issuing a credit for rent in the Judicial Council (Total Funds: $100,000). (CC:YES)

($2,650,000) $0

($2,650,000) $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$350,000

$430,760

Section 37: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$38,621,734 $800,000 $800,000
$37,821,734 $37,821,734

37.1. Public Defender Standards Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office.

Total Funds

$6,618,288

Other Funds

$800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$800,000

State Funds

$5,818,288

State General Funds

$5,818,288

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,799,861

Total Funds $6,599,861

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$99,770 ($20,119)

$99,770 ($20,119)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$18,148

$18,148

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,248)

($2,248)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($77,124)

($77,124)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,818,288

$6,618,288

37.2. Public Defenders
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to

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indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

Total Funds

$30,893,278

State Funds

$30,893,278

State General Funds

$30,893,278

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $31,528,916

Total Funds $31,528,916

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

$498,047 ($913,344)

$498,047 ($913,344)

Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.
Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

($57,205) ($163,136)

($57,205) ($163,136)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,893,278

$30,893,278

37.3. Public Defenders - Special Project

Purpose: Provide funds for establishing present contracts with outside conflict counsel and other third party providers in non-capital cases first arising in fiscal years 2005 through 2009.

Total Funds

$1,110,168

State Funds

$1,110,168

State General Funds

$1,110,168

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$163,377,021 $37,366,177 $37,366,177 $8,872,757 $8,872,757 $17,720,890 $17,720,890 $99,417,197 $99,417,197

38.1. Aviation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with

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aerial surveillance and observation.

Total Funds

$1,731,960

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

State Funds

$1,531,960

State General Funds

$1,531,960

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,504,819

Total Funds $1,704,819

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$27,366 ($225)

$27,366 ($225)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,531,960

$1,731,960

38.2. Capitol Police Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Total Funds

$6,722,499

Other Funds

$6,722,499

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,722,499

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $6,822,499

Reduce funds paid through GBA rental income to more accurately reflect FY 2010 actual (as noted in a recent Performance Audit) and FY 2011 year-to-date expenditures. (CC:Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.)

$0

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$6,722,499

38.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.

Total Funds

$8,186,799

Federal Funds and Grants

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,571

Other Funds

$10,697

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,697

State Funds

$8,034,531

State General Funds

$8,034,531

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,917,583

Total Funds $8,069,851

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$118,442 ($1,494)

$118,442 ($1,494)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,034,531

$8,186,799

38.4. Executive Security Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

Total Funds

$1,508,181

State Funds

$1,508,181

State General Funds

$1,508,181

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,478,815

Total Funds $1,478,815

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$29,641 ($275)

$29,641 ($275)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,508,181

$1,508,181

38.5. Field Offices and Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

Total Funds

$84,489,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,492,428

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,492,428

Federal Recovery Funds

$8,872,757

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,872,757

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Other Funds

$1,252,400

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,252,400

State Funds

$62,872,254

State General Funds

$62,872,254

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $64,595,356

Total Funds $86,212,941

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.

$1,230,399 ($310,395)

$1,230,399 ($310,395)

Replace state funds with other funds by transferring 10 additional troopers to the Capitol Police program, effective until January 31, 2011.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 trooper attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 trooper attrition.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($300,000) ($2,538,681)
($18,664)

($300,000) ($2,538,681)
($18,664)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($761)

($761)

Adjust funding for increased fuel costs for State Patrol vehicles.

$215,000

$215,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,872,254

$84,489,839

38.6. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$21,077,436

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,699,743

Other Funds

$6,510,227

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,510,227

State Funds

$7,867,466

State General Funds

$7,867,466

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,610,937

Total Funds $20,820,907

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$19,845

$19,845

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Recognize additional state revenue of $748,180 in overweight citation assessments and utilize those funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters effective April 1, 2011 to increase operating hours for Georgia weigh stations and provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement. (CC:Start May 15, 2011.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,433) $241,117
$7,867,466

($4,433) $241,117
$21,077,436

38.7. Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel, state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

Total Funds

$3,078,763

State Funds

$3,078,763

State General Funds

$3,078,763

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,014,478

$3,014,478

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$64,929

$64,929

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($644)

($644)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,078,763

$3,078,763

38.8. Troop J Specialty Units
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

Total Funds

$1,430,666

State Funds

$1,430,666

State General Funds

$1,430,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,405,723

Total Funds $1,405,723

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$25,378 ($435)

$25,378 ($435)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,430,666

$1,430,666

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The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.9. Firefighters Standards and Training Council

Purpose: Provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Total Funds

$669,733

Other Funds

$622

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$622

State Funds

$669,111

State General Funds

$669,111

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $662,856

Total Funds $663,478

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from 1 vacant administrative assistant position.

$12,749 ($6,494)

$12,749 ($6,494)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$669,111

$669,733

38.10. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: Educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Total Funds

$18,578,781

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,086,129

Other Funds

$1,077,424

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,077,424

State Funds

$415,228

State General Funds

$415,228

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $433,010

Total Funds $18,596,563

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$9,728 ($22,064)

$9,728 ($22,064)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($504)

($504)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,942) $415,228

($4,942) $18,578,781

38.11. Peace Officers Standards and Training Council

Purpose: Set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Total Funds

$1,960,700

Other Funds

$50,247

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,247

State Funds

$1,910,453

State General Funds

$1,910,453

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,966,203

Total Funds $2,016,450

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from 1 vacant position.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$30,526 ($53,623) ($1,675)

$30,526 ($53,623) ($1,675)

Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($23,574) ($7,798)

($23,574) ($7,798)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$394

$394

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,910,453

$1,960,700

38.12. Public Safety Training Center

Purpose: Develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$13,941,664

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,746,306

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,746,306

Other Funds

$2,096,774

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,096,774

State Funds

$10,098,584

State General Funds

$10,098,584

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,453,415

$14,296,495

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funding for personal services to reflect savings from attrition and the elimination of 3 administrative assistant positions.

$163,493 ($212,878)

$163,493 ($212,878)

Replace state funds with federal/other funds.

($104,692)

($104,692)

Replace state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure.

($32,523)

($32,523)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect transfer of oversight of the regional burn building program to local firefighters.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($50,000) ($21,127)

($50,000) ($21,127)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($97,104)

($97,104)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,098,584

$13,941,664

Section 39: Public Service Commission
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$9,388,588 $1,199,828 $1,199,828
$241,475 $241,475 $70,160 $70,160 $7,877,125 $7,877,125

39.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: Assist the commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

Total Funds

$1,334,837

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

Other Funds

$70,160

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$70,160

State Funds

$1,181,177

State General Funds

$1,181,177

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,243,659

Total Funds $1,397,319

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Replace state funds with existing federal funds for operating expenses. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$153,852
($28,926)
($187,262) $455
($601) $1,181,177

$153,852
($28,926)
($187,262) $455
($601) $1,334,837

39.2. Facility Protection

Purpose: Enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections.

Total Funds

$1,950,771

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,087,828

State Funds

$862,943

State General Funds

$862,943

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $863,089

Total Funds $1,950,917

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$455

$455

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($601)

($601)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$862,943

$1,950,771

39.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: Monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$6,102,980

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

Federal Recovery Funds

$241,475

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$241,475

State Funds

$5,833,005

State General Funds

$5,833,005

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Replace state funds with existing federal funds for operating expenses. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Reduce contract funds for subject matter experts.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Reduce personal services for business analyst position. (CC:Reduce funds for personnel.) Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $6,333,238
($41,500)
($381,898) ($50,156) $2,124 ($2,803) ($26,000)
$5,833,005

Total Funds $6,603,213
($41,500)
($381,898) ($50,156) $2,124 ($2,803) ($26,000)
$6,102,980

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Research Funds State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,742,287,023 $3,930,912,973 $2,076,139,258
$4,605,336 $1,850,168,379 $1,811,374,050 $1,801,721,416
$9,652,634

40.1. Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute
Purpose: Advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on bestbusiness practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

Total Funds

$18,283,944

Other Funds

$10,475,000

Agency Funds

$10,475,000

State Funds

$7,808,944

State General Funds

$7,808,944

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,134,317

Total Funds $18,609,317

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($325,373)

($325,373)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,808,944

$18,283,944

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40.2. Agricultural Experiment Station

Purpose: Improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

Total Funds

$72,765,804

Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$35,212,885

State General Funds

$35,212,885

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $36,367,589

Total Funds $73,920,508

Reduce funds for personal services.

($710,399)

($710,399)

Eliminate staff and research faculty positions, and reduce operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($444,305) $35,212,885

($444,305) $72,765,804

40.3. Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories

Purpose: Provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

Total Funds

$4,944,522

Other Funds

$4,944,522

Research Funds

$4,944,522

40.4. Cooperative Extension Service

Purpose: Provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

Total Funds

$54,698,784

Other Funds

$25,083,929

Agency Funds

$12,083,929

Research Funds

$13,000,000

State Funds

$29,614,855

State General Funds

$29,614,855

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds for personal services. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $30,640,474 ($1,025,619) $29,614,855

Total Funds $55,724,403 ($1,025,619) $54,698,784

40.5. Forestry Cooperative Extension

Purpose: Provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

Total Funds

$935,535

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,012

Research Funds

$375,988

State Funds

$535,535

State General Funds

$535,535

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $563,721

Total Funds $963,721

Reduce funds for personal services.

($28,186)

($28,186)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$535,535

$935,535

40.6. Forestry Research
Purpose: Conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

Total Funds

$9,583,749

Other Funds

$6,950,426

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$950,426

Research Funds

$6,000,000

State Funds

$2,633,323

State General Funds

$2,633,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,743,045

Total Funds $9,693,471

Reduce funds for personal services.

($109,722)

($109,722)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,633,323

$9,583,749

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40.7. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Purpose: Provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

Total Funds

$3,625,810

Other Funds

$3,625,810

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,625,810

40.8. Georgia Tech Research Institute

Purpose: Provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.

Total Funds

$229,784,765

Other Funds

$223,917,958

Research Funds

$223,917,958

State Funds

$5,866,807

State General Funds

$5,866,807

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,111,257

Total Funds $230,029,215

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($244,450)

($244,450)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,866,807

$229,784,765

40.9. Marine Institute

Purpose: Support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

Total Funds

$1,236,027

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$749,746

State General Funds

$749,746

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $780,985

Total Funds $1,267,266

Reduce funds for personal services.

($31,239)

($31,239)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$749,746

$1,236,027

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40.10. Marine Resources Extension Center

Purpose: Fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

Total Funds

$2,563,733

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,218,204

State General Funds

$1,218,204

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,283,410

Total Funds $2,628,939

Reduce funds for personal services.

($65,206)

($65,206)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,218,204

$2,563,733

40.11. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: Provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$30,441,017

State Funds

$30,441,017

State General Funds

$30,441,017

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $31,709,393

Total Funds $31,709,393

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,268,376)

($1,268,376)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,441,017

$30,441,017

40.12. Public Libraries

Purpose: Award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

Total Funds

$38,871,762

Other Funds

$5,222,400

Agency Funds

$5,222,400

State Funds

$33,649,362

State General Funds

$33,649,362

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $35,051,419 ($1,402,057) $33,649,362

Total Funds $40,273,819 ($1,402,057) $38,871,762

40.13. Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

Purpose: Fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

Total Funds

$16,072,084

State Funds

$16,072,084

State General Funds

$16,072,084

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $16,854,211

Total Funds $16,854,211

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($674,168)

($674,168)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Leadership Institute.

($56,000)

($56,000)

Reduce funds for ICAPP Health.

($51,959)

($51,959)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,072,084

$16,072,084

40.14. Regents Central Office

Purpose: Provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

Total Funds

$5,783,997

State Funds

$5,783,997

State General Funds

$5,783,997

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,998,764

Total Funds $5,998,764

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($195,492) ($19,275)

($195,492) ($19,275)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,783,997

$5,783,997

40.15. Research Consortium
Purpose: Support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to

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establish endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

Total Funds

$15,140,552

State Funds

$15,140,552

State General Funds

$15,140,552

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $16,740,062

Total Funds $16,740,062

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses in the Advanced Communications program.
Reduce funds for operating expenses in the Georgia Research Alliance program.
Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar funded through tobacco settlement funds.

($289,134) ($560,376) ($750,000)

($289,134) ($560,376) ($750,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,140,552

$15,140,552

40.16. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Purpose: Fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

Total Funds

$4,852,592

Other Funds

$3,550,000

Agency Funds

$900,000

Research Funds

$2,650,000

State Funds

$1,302,592

State General Funds

$1,302,592

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,374,592

$4,924,592

Reduce funds for personal services.

($72,000)

($72,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,302,592

$4,852,592

40.17. Teaching

Purpose: Provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

Total Funds

$5,194,479,704

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Other Funds Agency Funds Research Funds
State Funds State General Funds

$3,597,731,160 $2,021,418,897 $1,576,312,263 $1,596,748,544 $1,596,748,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,698,668,785

Total Funds $5,319,586,087

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($101,920,030) ($101,920,030)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($211)

($211)

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $23,186,142).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

($23,186,142)

$1,596,748,544 $5,194,479,704

40.18. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Purpose: Coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.

Total Funds

$2,653,432

State Funds

$2,653,432

State General Funds

$2,653,432

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,763,992

Total Funds $2,763,992

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($110,560)

($110,560)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

40.19. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Purpose: Provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

Total Funds

$10,055,725

Other Funds

$9,621,951

Agency Funds

$9,621,951

State Funds

$433,774

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State General Funds

$433,774

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $471,493

Total Funds $10,093,444

Reduce funds for personal services.

($37,719)

($37,719)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$433,774

$10,055,725

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

40.20. Payments to Georgia Military College
Purpose: Provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

Total Funds

$2,393,133

State Funds

$2,393,133

State General Funds

$2,393,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,424,555

Total Funds $2,424,555

Reduce funds for the Prep School ($98,194) and the Junior College ($47,279). (CC:Reduce funds for the Junior College only.)
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($47,279) $15,857

($47,279) $15,857

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,393,133

$2,393,133

40.21. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: Create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

Total Funds

$13,467,718

Other Funds

$5,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,088

State Funds

$13,462,630

State General Funds

$13,462,630

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $14,125,833

Total Funds $14,130,921

Eliminate 3 positions and reduce funds for operating expenses.

($560,832)

($560,832)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($105,041)

($105,041)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,670

$2,670

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,462,630

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40.22. Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Purpose: Provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

Total Funds

$9,652,634

State Funds

$9,652,634

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,652,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,354,093

Total Funds $10,354,093

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($73,327)

($73,327)

Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Reduce funds for Georgia CORE.

($16,000)

($16,000)

Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

($81,000)

($81,000)

Reduce funds and delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists.
Effective April 1st, eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position.

($385,363) ($45,769)

($385,363) ($45,769)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,652,634

$9,652,634

Section 41: Revenue, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$157,071,962 $1,461,901 $1,461,901 $33,590,639 $8,263,289 $25,327,350
$121,793,842 $121,643,842
$150,000 $225,580 $225,580

The Department is authorized, per OCGA 40-2-31, to retain $3.88 per license plate manufactured and issued. The Department is not authorized to retain the $1.00 county allocation from the manufacturing fee even if the Department directly issues the license plate.

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41.1. Customer Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

Total Funds

$13,204,387

Other Funds

$125,000

Agency Funds

$125,000

State Funds

$12,853,807

State General Funds

$12,853,807

Intra-State Government Transfers

$225,580

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$225,580

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$12,649,354

$12,999,934

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$130,501 ($1,616)

$130,501 ($1,616)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$75,568

$75,568

Begin transitioning personnel related to alcohol licensing to satellite

$0

$0

offices. (CC:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,853,807

$13,204,387

41.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$8,039,040

Other Funds

$484,210

Agency Funds

$484,210

State Funds

$7,554,830

State General Funds

$7,554,830

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,439,330

Total Funds $7,923,540

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$100,938 ($860)

$100,938 ($860)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$15,422

$15,422

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,554,830

$8,039,040

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41.3. Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB 1211 and HB 1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

Total Funds

$10,584,551

State Funds

$10,584,551

State General Funds

$10,584,551

41.4. Industry Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; ensure all coinoperated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,563,971

Federal Funds and Grants

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$187,422

Other Funds

$4,629,365

Agency Funds

$2,052,503

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,576,862

State Funds

$1,747,184

State General Funds

$1,597,184

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,161,086

Total Funds $6,501,011

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with other funds from the Tobacco Stamp program.
Replace state funds with other funds from licensing and regulating coin-operated amusement machines.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$51,473 ($1,076,862)
($400,000) ($578)

$51,473 $0 $0
($578)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$12,065

$12,065

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,747,184

$6,563,971

41.5. Litigations and Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically

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appropriated for 6 Special Investigation Agents and 4 Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections.

Total Funds

$2,199,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,000

State Funds

$2,151,981

State General Funds

$2,151,981

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,168,402

$2,168,402

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce state funds and recognize federal funds from the Odometer Fraud Grant.

$27,467 ($48,000)

$27,467 $0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($242)

($242)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$4,354

$4,354

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,151,981

$2,199,981

41.6. Local Government Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

Total Funds

$4,447,382

Other Funds

$2,246,702

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,702

State Funds

$2,200,680

State General Funds

$2,200,680

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,136,412

Total Funds $4,383,114

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$41,850 $22,861

$41,850 $22,861

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($443)

($443)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,200,680

$4,447,382

41.7. Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

Total Funds

$12,022,124

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State Funds

$12,022,124

State General Funds

$12,022,124

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,000,000

Total Funds $1,000,000

Provide funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits through FY 2011. (CC:Do not pre-pay; fund in FY 2012.)

$11,022,124

$11,022,124

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,022,124

$12,022,124

41.8. Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

Total Funds

$17,507,625

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,226,479

Other Funds

$9,946,558

Agency Funds

$3,881,765

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,064,793

State Funds

$6,334,588

State General Funds

$6,334,588

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,690,777

Total Funds $15,863,814

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$125,067 ($1,592)

$125,067 ($1,592)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$128,093

$128,093

Increase funds to maintain current service levels.

$1,392,243

$1,392,243

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,334,588

$17,507,625

41.9. Revenue Processing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

Total Funds

$11,999,171

State Funds

$11,999,171

State General Funds

$11,999,171

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $11,838,818

Total Funds $11,838,818

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$98,980 ($1,222)

$98,980 ($1,222)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$62,595

$62,595

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,999,171

$11,999,171

41.10. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$35,357,955

Other Funds

$15,630,689

Agency Funds

$1,191,696

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$14,438,993

State Funds

$19,727,266

State General Funds

$19,727,266

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $21,251,085

Total Funds $34,828,875

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with other funds from Cost of Collection fee revenue.
Replace state funds with other funds from a $25 increase in the FiFa administrative fee.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$361,754 ($808,203) ($525,000)
($3,948)

$361,754 $0 $0
($3,948)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$171,274

$171,274

Replace state funds with other funds from a garnishment program to

($719,696)

$0

recoup delinquent personal income tax revenue.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,727,266

$35,357,955

41.11. Tax Law and Policy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.

Total Funds

$1,829,416

Other Funds

$400,000

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Agency Funds

$400,000

State Funds

$1,429,416

State General Funds

$1,429,416

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,399,864

Total Funds $1,799,864

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$28,986 ($160)

$28,986 ($160)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$726

$726

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,429,416

$1,829,416

41.12. Technology Support Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to taxpayers.

Total Funds

$23,073,378

State Funds

$23,073,378

State General Funds

$23,073,378

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,443,637

Total Funds $22,443,637

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$225,257 ($932)

$225,257 ($932)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$405,416

$405,416

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,073,378

$23,073,378

41.13. Customer Service - Special Project
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for temporary workers to staff the Call Center from March 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011.

Total Funds

$225,000

State Funds

$225,000

State General Funds

$225,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Increase funds for temporary workers to staff the Call Center from March 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011.

$225,000

$225,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$225,000

$225,000

41.14. Revenue Processing - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for temporary workers to process returns from March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

Total Funds

$1,500,000

State Funds

$1,500,000

State General Funds

$1,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Increase funds for temporary workers to process returns from March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

41.15. Tax Compliance - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to annualize funding added in 2010 (HB 947) for personnel and vehicles for tax compliance and to add funds for additional tax compliance officers and revenue agents.

Total Funds

$8,517,981

Other Funds

$128,115

Agency Funds

$128,115

State Funds

$8,389,866

State General Funds

$8,389,866

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,175,000

Total Funds $9,175,000

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

$68,040 ($733,119)

$68,040 ($733,119)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($740)

($740)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$8,800

$8,800

Recognize revenue from garnishment fees collected by the new

($128,115)

$0

auditors and agents.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,389,866

$8,517,981

Section 42: Secretary of State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$31,536,020 $85,000

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee State Funds State General Funds

$85,000 $1,670,418 $1,234,647
$435,771 $29,780,602 $29,780,602

42.1. Archives and Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

Total Funds

$5,076,295

Other Funds

$532,671

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,900

Records Center Storage Fee

$435,771

State Funds

$4,543,624

State General Funds

$4,543,624

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,643,588

Total Funds $5,176,259

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 3 vacant positions.

$31,508 ($66,195)

$31,508 ($66,195)

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses.

($48,000)

($48,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($54,347)

($54,347)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,092)

($7,092)

Provide funds for increased rental costs in accordance with the 1.5% annual escalation clause.

$44,162

$44,162

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,543,624

$5,076,295

42.2. Corporations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

Total Funds

$1,952,474

Other Funds

$739,512

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$739,512

State Funds

$1,212,962

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State General Funds

$1,212,962

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,266,854

Total Funds $2,006,366

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 2 vacant positions.

$31,324 ($68,455)

$31,324 ($68,455)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($14,827)

($14,827)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,934)

($1,934)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,212,962

$1,952,474

42.3. Elections

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

Total Funds

$4,875,192

Federal Funds and Grants

$85,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$85,000

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$4,740,192

State General Funds

$4,740,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,889,561

Total Funds $5,024,561

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$26,849 ($57,226)

$26,849 ($57,226)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,466)

($7,466)

Eliminate 2 vacant ballot builder positions and utilize services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

($111,526)

($111,526)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,740,192

$4,875,192

42.4. Office Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

Total Funds

$5,637,073

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Other Funds

$128,235

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$128,235

State Funds

$5,508,838

State General Funds

$5,508,838

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,008,295

Total Funds $6,136,530

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 7 vacant positions.

$92,870 ($446,833)

$92,870 ($446,833)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($66,000)

($66,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($70,320)

($70,320)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($9,174)

($9,174)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,508,838

$5,637,073

42.5. Professional Licensing Boards

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

Total Funds

$6,989,957

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$6,839,957

State General Funds

$6,839,957

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,993,419

Total Funds $7,143,419

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 7 vacant positions.

$97,358 ($218,415)

$97,358 ($218,415)

Reduce board member per diem.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,726)

($1,726)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($10,679)

($10,679)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,839,957

$6,989,957

42.6. Securities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

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investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$786,797

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$736,797

State General Funds

$736,797

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,048,116

Total Funds $1,098,116

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$11,151 ($12,267)

$11,151 ($12,267)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,600)

($1,600)

Eliminate 2 positions and realize savings from holding 4 positions vacant for 6 months.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($308,603) $736,797

($308,603) $786,797

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

42.7. Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Purpose: Teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

Total Funds

$266,503

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$246,503

State General Funds

$246,503

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $261,500

Total Funds $281,500

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for part time staff.

$5,861 ($6,100)

$5,861 ($6,100)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($14,758)

($14,758)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$246,503

$266,503

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42.8. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Purpose: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Total Funds

$1,915,739

State Funds

$1,915,739

State General Funds

$1,915,739

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,097,674

$2,097,674

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 2 vacant compliance investigator positions.

$23,554 ($157,415)

$23,554 ($157,415)

Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases.

($42,000)

($42,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,871)

($2,871)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,203)

($3,203)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,915,739

$1,915,739

42.9. Real Estate Commission

Purpose: Administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

Total Funds

$2,932,946

State Funds

$2,932,946

State General Funds

$2,932,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,075,394

$3,075,394

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$39,200

$39,200

Eliminate positions vacated due to retirements and reduce the use of hourly employees.

($155,000)

($155,000)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($8,000)

($8,000)

Reduce contractual services.

($14,626)

($14,626)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$674

$674

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,696)

($4,696)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,932,946

$2,932,946

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42.10. State Ethics Commission

Purpose: Protect the integrity of the democratic process, and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists, and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

Total Funds

$1,103,044

State Funds

$1,103,044

State General Funds

$1,103,044

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,131,121

Total Funds $1,131,121

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Defer hiring 1 software programmer and 1 database administrator.

$17,311 ($43,228)

$17,311 ($43,228)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($433)

($433)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,727)

($1,727)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,103,044

$1,103,044

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,876,105 $2,009,248 $2,009,248 $2,053,194 $2,053,194
$598,923 $598,923 $2,658,245 $2,658,245 $556,495 $556,495

43.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: Protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$717,585

State Funds

$717,585

State General Funds

$717,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $710,670 $10,518
($758) ($2,845) $717,585

Total Funds $710,670 $10,518
($758) ($2,845) $717,585

43.2. Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Purpose: Conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

Total Funds

$2,538,869

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,796,148

Other Funds

$511,686

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$511,686

State Funds

$231,035

State General Funds

$231,035

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$258,745

$2,566,579

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with existing other funds in personal services.

$2,601 ($4,185)

$2,601 ($4,185)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($23,756)

($23,756)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($124)

($124)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,246)

($2,246)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$231,035

$2,538,869

43.3. Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Purpose: Conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

Total Funds

$2,253,208

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Federal Funds and Grants

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$213,100

Other Funds

$87,237

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$87,237

State Funds

$1,396,376

State General Funds

$1,396,376

Intra-State Government Transfers

$556,495

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$556,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,464,183

Total Funds $2,321,015

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with existing other funds in personal services.

$21,378 ($79,431)

$21,378 ($79,431)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($469)

($469)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($9,285)

($9,285)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,396,376

$2,253,208

43.4. U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Purpose: Inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

Total Funds

$2,205,917

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,053,194

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,053,194

State Funds

$152,723

State General Funds

$152,723

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$152,397

$2,205,591

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$476

$476

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($150)

($150)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$152,723

$2,205,917

43.5. Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Purpose: Provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$160,526

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State Funds

$160,526

State General Funds

$160,526

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $188,848

Total Funds $188,848

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce contract funds for water-related studies.

$1,588 ($25,000)

$1,588 ($25,000)

Replace state funds with existing other funds for personal services.

($4,434)

($4,434)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($27)

($27)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($449)

($449)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$160,526

$160,526

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Lottery Funds State General Funds

$835,046,028 $520,653 $520,653 $750,000 $750,000
$833,775,375 $803,687,856 $30,087,519

44.1. Accel

Purpose: Allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

Total Funds

$8,134,600

State Funds

$8,134,600

Lottery Funds

$8,134,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,764,625

Total Funds $5,764,625

Increase funds for Accel to meet the projected need.

$2,369,975

$2,369,975

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

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44.2. College Opportunity Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

Total Funds

$15,000,000

State Funds

$15,000,000

Lottery Funds

$15,000,000

44.3. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: Provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the state.

Total Funds

$620,000

State Funds

$620,000

Lottery Funds

$620,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $550,000

Total Funds $550,000

Increase funds for the Engineer Scholarship to meet the projected need.

$70,000

$70,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$620,000

$620,000

44.4. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,228,708

State Funds

$1,228,708

Lottery Funds

$1,228,708

44.5. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

Total Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

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44.6. Hope Administration

Purpose: Provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

Total Funds

$6,965,514

State Funds

$6,965,514

Lottery Funds

$6,965,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,985,800

$7,765,112

Remove Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds (Other Funds: ($779,312))
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0 ($20,286)

($779,312) ($20,286)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

44.7. HOPE GED

Purpose: Award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,899,033

State Funds

$2,899,033

Lottery Funds

$2,899,033

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,573,864

Total Funds $2,573,864

Increase funds for HOPE GED to meet the projected need.

$325,169

$325,169

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

44.8. HOPE Grant

Purpose: Provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$220,407,829

State Funds

$220,407,829

Lottery Funds

$220,407,829

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $206,318,361

Total Funds $206,318,361

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Increase funds for HOPE Grant to meet the projected need. Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,089,468 $220,407,829

$14,089,468 $220,407,829

44.9. HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools
Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$54,663,937

State Funds

$54,663,937

Lottery Funds

$54,663,937

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $59,332,133

Total Funds $59,332,133

Reduce funds for HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools to meet the projected need.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,668,196) $54,663,937

($4,668,196) $54,663,937

44.10. HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$493,461,474

State Funds

$493,461,474

Lottery Funds

$493,461,474

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $474,575,353

Total Funds $474,575,353

Increase funds for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools to meet the projected need.

$18,886,121

$18,886,121

Amount appropriated in this Act

$493,461,474

$493,461,474

44.11. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP)

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible postsecondary institutions in Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,487,410

Federal Funds and Grants

$520,653

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$520,653

State Funds

$966,757

State General Funds

$966,757

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44.12. North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Purpose: Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,352,800

State Funds

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

44.13. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: Provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Total Funds

$802,479

State Funds

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

44.14. Public Safety Memorial Grant

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public postsecondary institution in Georgia.

Total Funds

$306,761

State Funds

$306,761

Lottery Funds

$306,761

44.15. Tuition Equalization Grants

Purpose: Promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing nonrepayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

Total Funds

$26,222,661

Other Funds

$750,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$750,000

State Funds

$25,472,661

State General Funds

$25,472,661

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reduce funds for the Tuition Equalization Grant to meet the projected need.

State Funds $28,146,791 ($1,924,130)

Total Funds $28,146,791 ($1,924,130)

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Replace state general funds with deferred revenue for the Tuition Equalization Grant program (Other Funds: $750,000).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($750,000) $25,472,661

$0 $26,222,661

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.16. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Purpose: Authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

Total Funds

$692,822

State Funds

$692,822

State General Funds

$692,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $688,007

Total Funds $688,007

Reduce funds for personal services.

($27,296)

($27,296)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$142

$142

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$31,969

$31,969

Amount appropriated in this Act

$692,822

$692,822

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Retirement Payments

$29,373,949 $850,000 $850,000
$28,523,949 $28,523,949

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2011.

45.1. Local/Floor COLA

Purpose: Provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

Total Funds

$850,000

State Funds

$850,000

State General Funds

$850,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $965,000
($115,000)
$850,000

Total Funds $965,000
($115,000)
$850,000

45.2. System Administration

Purpose: Provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement processing.

Total Funds

$28,523,949

Intra-State Government Transfers

$28,523,949

Retirement Payments

$28,523,949

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $28,473,881

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$50,068

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$28,523,949

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$671,365,586 $67,909,000 $67,909,000 $7,011,000 $7,011,000
$281,960,000 $281,863,230
$96,770 $311,525,586 $311,525,586
$2,960,000 $2,960,000

46.1. Adult Literacy

Purpose: Develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

Total Funds

$34,084,056

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,860,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,860,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$11,000

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Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,000

Other Funds

$4,250,000

Agency Funds

$4,250,000

State Funds

$12,963,056

State General Funds

$12,963,056

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $13,363,654

Total Funds $34,484,654

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$127,442 ($534,546)

$127,442 ($534,546)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$6,506

$6,506

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,963,056

$34,084,056

46.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

Total Funds

$11,839,461

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,650,000

Other Funds

$1,330,000

Agency Funds

$1,330,000

State Funds

$7,749,461

State General Funds

$7,749,461

Intra-State Government Transfers

$110,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$110,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,943,826

Total Funds $12,033,826

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$135,460 ($313,593)

$135,460 ($313,593)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($17,415)

($17,415)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,183

$1,183

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,749,461

$11,839,461

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46.3. Quick Start and Customized Services

Purpose: Promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Total Funds

$23,735,654

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,200,000

Other Funds

$9,630,000

Agency Funds

$9,630,000

State Funds

$12,905,654

State General Funds

$12,905,654

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $13,307,770

Total Funds $24,137,770

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$128,421 ($532,311)

$128,421 ($532,311)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,774

$1,774

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,905,654

$23,735,654

46.4. Technical Education

Purpose: Provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$601,706,415

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,199,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,199,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$7,000,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,000,000

Other Funds

$266,750,000

Agency Funds

$266,653,230

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,770

State Funds

$277,907,415

State General Funds

$277,907,415

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,850,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,850,000

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $285,295,151

Total Funds $609,094,151

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$4,149,705 ($11,226,268)

$4,149,705 ($11,226,268)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($311,173)

($311,173)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$277,907,415

$601,706,415

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,884,942,037 $1,204,641,192
$1,143,629,823
$61,011,369 $5,730,658 $5,724,308 $6,350
$673,809,954 $667,249,195
$6,560,759 $760,233 $760,233

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 Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation 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 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 this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation.

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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 department-owned buses. g.) No State Funds or proceeds of General Obligation Debt shall be utilized for the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, rehabilitation or improvement of any commuter rail passenger facilities unless otherwise specifically appropriated thereby herein.

47.1. Airport Aid

Purpose: Support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

Total Funds

$31,680,901

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,687,002

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,687,002

Other Funds

$6,350

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,350

State Funds

$1,987,549

State General Funds

$1,987,549

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,081,947

Total Funds $8,588,297

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce contract funds for project administration.

$5,602 ($300,000)

$5,602 ($300,000)

Increase federal funds to reflect projected revenue from grant awards ($15,387,002).
Provide additional state general funds to match federal funds for airport aid projects.

$0 $200,000

$15,387,002 $8,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,987,549

$31,680,901

47.2. Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Purpose: Collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

Total Funds

$11,137,288

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,270,257

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Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Other Funds Agency Funds
State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $2,804,774 $2,804,774

47.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

Total Funds

$62,821,793

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$10,839,823

Other Funds

$898,970

Agency Funds

$898,970

State Funds

$51,083,000

Motor Fuel Funds

$51,083,000

47.4. Local Road Assistance

Purpose: Provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

Total Funds

$69,830,871

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,758,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$32,758,670

State Funds

$36,476,968

Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968

Intra-State Government Transfers

$595,233

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$595,233

47.5. Local Road Assistance - Special Project 3

Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction - Local Road Assistance Program.

Total Funds

$96,347,303

State Funds

$96,347,303

Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303

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47.6. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: Fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

Total Funds

$91,051,946

State Funds

$91,051,946

Motor Fuel Funds

$91,051,946

47.7. Planning

Purpose: Develop the state transportation improvement program and the state wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

Total Funds

$18,439,878

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,683,804

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$14,683,804

State Funds

$3,756,074

Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

47.8. Ports and Waterways

Purpose: Maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain dikes in upland disposal areas.

Total Funds

$689,622

State Funds

$689,622

State General Funds

$689,622

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $685,812

Total Funds $685,812

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,810

$3,810

Amount appropriated in this Act

$689,622

$689,622

47.9. Rail

Purpose: Oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail service for the state.

Total Funds

$250,469

Other Funds

$88,239

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Agency Funds

$88,239

State Funds

$162,230

State General Funds

$162,230

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $106,233

Total Funds $194,472

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Transfer funds for freight rail planning from the Transit program to the Rail program.

$997 $55,000

$997 $55,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$162,230

$250,469

47.10. State Highway System Construction and Improvement

Purpose: Improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

Total Funds

$89,415,632

Federal Funds and Grants

$64,892,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$64,892,990

State Funds

$24,357,642

Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642

Intra-State Government Transfers

$165,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$165,000

47.11. State Highway System Construction and Improvement - Special Project

Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

Total Funds

$1,001,198,631

Federal Funds and Grants

$823,408,900

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$823,408,900

State Funds

$177,789,731

Motor Fuel Funds

$177,789,731

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $185,791,214

Total Funds $1,009,200,114

Reduce funds for capital outlay projects.

($8,001,483)

($8,001,483)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$177,789,731 $1,001,198,631

47.12. State Highway System Maintenance

Purpose: Ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Total Funds

$163,315,354

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,886,452

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$24,886,452

Other Funds

$642,602

Agency Funds

$642,602

State Funds

$137,786,300

Motor Fuel Funds

$137,786,300

47.13. State Highway System Maintenance - Special Project Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects.
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$154,372,981 $128,218,385
$128,218,385
$26,154,596 $26,154,596

47.14. State Highway System Operations

Purpose: Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

Total Funds

$59,337,643

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,670,542

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$35,670,542

Other Funds

$4,026,240

Agency Funds

$4,026,240

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State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861 $19,640,861

47.15. Transit

Purpose: Preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

Total Funds

$35,051,725

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,324,367

Other Funds

$6,000

Agency Funds

$6,000

State Funds

$3,721,358

State General Funds

$3,721,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,987,821

Total Funds $23,993,821

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$60,374

$60,374

Reduce grant funds to large urbanized area transit systems that receive direct federal funding.
Transfer funds for freight rail planning from the Transit program to the Rail program.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($177,889) ($55,000) ($93,948)

($177,889) ($55,000) ($93,948)

Increase federal funds to reflect projected revenue from grant awards ($11,324,367).
Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multimodal passenger terminal. (CC:YES)

$0

$11,324,367

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,721,358

$35,051,725

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$39,656,822 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $20,320,198 $20,320,198

48.1. Administration

Purpose: Coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

Total Funds

$1,218,724

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State Funds

$1,218,724

State General Funds

$1,218,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,258,779

Total Funds $1,258,938

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce other funds not realized.

$21,271 $0

$21,271 ($159)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($52,239)

($52,239)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,576)

($4,576)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,511)

($4,511)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,218,724

$1,218,724

48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Purpose: Provide for the interment of eligible Georgia veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.

Total Funds

$565,776

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,700

State Funds

$530,076

State General Funds

$530,076

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $542,833

Total Funds $578,533

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$11,615 ($23,217)

$11,615 ($23,217)

Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($551)

($551)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses for the Georgia Technology Authority.

($604)

($604)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$530,076

$565,776

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and serve as a teaching facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

Total Funds

$11,621,933

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,300,266

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,300,266

State Funds

$5,321,667

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State General Funds

$5,321,667

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,575,228

Total Funds $11,621,933

Replace state funds with increased federal per diem.

($253,561)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,321,667

$11,621,933

48.4. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$16,660,831

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,396,718

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,396,718

State Funds

$8,264,113

State General Funds

$8,264,113

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,513,134

Total Funds $16,660,831

Replace state funds with increased federal per diem (Total Funds:

($249,021)

$0

$0).

Provide funds for a one-time cost settlement. (CC:NO)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,264,113

$16,660,831

48.5. Veterans Benefits

Purpose: Serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

Total Funds

$9,589,558

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,603,940

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,603,940

State Funds

$4,985,618

State General Funds

$4,985,618

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,292,706

Total Funds $9,916,146

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$87,666 ($384,459)

$87,666 ($384,459)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses for the Georgia Technology Authority. Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Reduce funds for personal services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,392)
($5,903) $0
$4,985,618

($4,392)
($5,903) ($19,500) $9,589,558

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$21,722,892 $523,832 $523,832
$21,199,060 $21,199,060

49.1. Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

Total Funds

$11,146,960

Other Funds

$458,353

Agency Funds

$458,353

State Funds

$10,688,607

State General Funds

$10,688,607

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,492,368

$10,950,721

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$203,070

$203,070

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($6,831)

($6,831)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,688,607

$11,146,960

49.2. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

Total Funds

$10,575,932

Other Funds

$65,479

Agency Funds

$65,479

State Funds

$10,510,453

State General Funds

$10,510,453

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $10,483,154
$36,142
($1,976) ($6,867) $10,510,453

Total Funds $10,548,633
$36,142
($1,976) ($6,867) $10,575,932

Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,186,008,660 $3,725,644 $3,725,644
$1,182,283,016 $185,438,322 $996,844,694

50.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$1,091,126,542

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,725,644

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,725,644

State Funds

$1,087,400,898

Motor Fuel Funds

$167,998,322

State General Funds

$919,402,576

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,072,281,729

Total Funds $1,072,281,729

Reflect federal subsidy payment for interest on issued bonds (Total Funds: $3,725,644).
Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds from FY 2010 for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance science equipment.
Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Technical College System of Georgia for equipment for new construction.
Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to construct Park and Ride lots.
Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to purchase buses for the Xpress service.
Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

$0 ($697,800) ($127,930) ($335,960) ($1,521,920) ($1,051,643)

$3,725,644 ($697,800) ($127,930) ($335,960) ($1,521,920) ($1,051,643)

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Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY 2008 (HB 989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY 2008 (HB 989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2009 (HB 990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2009 (HB 990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.
Increase funds for debt service.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($572,808) ($674,897) ($277,647) ($375,760) ($413,336) ($1,458,205)
($87,962) $22,715,037 $1,087,400,898

($572,808) ($674,897) ($277,647) ($375,760) ($413,336) ($1,458,205)
($87,962) $22,715,037 $1,091,126,542

50.2. GO Bonds New Total Funds State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$94,882,118 $94,882,118 $17,440,000 $77,442,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $94,969,318

Total Funds $94,969,318

Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2011 for the Department of Community Health for major repairs and renovations.
Redirect $2,000,000 in 5-year bonds approved in HB 948 for vocational equipment for repairs and renovations at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley. (CC:YES)

($87,200) $0

($87,200) $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$94,882,118

$94,882,118

Bond Financing Appropriated:
[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $3,876,476 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of

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not more than $44,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $1,326,748 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $15,215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $3,701,640 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $42,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $407,224 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $4,670,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $2,093,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $6,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $1,302,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of 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 $5,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $348,900 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

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facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $348,900 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $1,628,200 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $828,056 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 $3,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $574,522 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 $2,470,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $709,430 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 $3,050,000 in principal amount of General

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Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $465,200 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $69,780 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 $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $436,000 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $148,864 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 $640,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $418,680 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 $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $5,232,000 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 $60,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $232,600 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,791,020 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 $7,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $302,380 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $174,400 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 $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.

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[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $414,200 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 $4,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $409,840 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 $4,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $566,800 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 $6,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $651,280 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 $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $610,400 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $950,480 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 $10,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $302,380 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $1,308,000 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 $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $327,000 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 $3,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $139,520 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 $1,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $514,480 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 $5,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the LaFayette-Walker Public Library, for that library, 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.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $132,108 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Madison County Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $1,977,100 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 $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $1,744,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $575,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $6,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $148,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $116,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $776,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $8,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $784,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $201,199 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings,

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structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $346,184 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $3,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $56,987 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $1,000,180 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $883,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health 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

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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 sixty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $26,160 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 $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.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $46,520 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 $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $1,046,400 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 $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $348,800 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $654,000 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $95,120 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the

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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 $725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $175,613 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 $755,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $547,616 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 $6,280,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $174,450 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 $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $232,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $930,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $261,675 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $900,162 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 $3,870,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $615,632 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 $7,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $224,104 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 $2,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $10,467 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 $45,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $22,097 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $95,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $13,956 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 $60,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $261,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $523,350 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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 $2,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $553,588 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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 $2,380,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $465,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Accounting Office 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.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Economic Development

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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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $1,437,468 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 $6,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $88,072 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 $1,010,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $415,191 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 $1,785,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $964,127 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 $4,145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 78] From State General Funds, $479,600 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.

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[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $741,200 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 $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $2,180,000 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 $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $174,400 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 $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.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $3,140,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue 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 $13,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $186,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue 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 $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $436,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

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equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 85] From State General Funds, $130,800 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $1,656,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government 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.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $5,967,532 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 therewith, through the issuance of not more than $68,435,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 90] From State Motor Fuel Funds, $17,440,000 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

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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 $200,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $130,800 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $43,600 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 $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.

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
The following paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008 -2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 223, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 167, Act No. 2, 2009 General Session, H.B. 118), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $231,000 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety: From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services 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 $360,000

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in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
From State General Funds, $28,602 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services 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 $315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 318, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Human Services 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 $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 236, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.634] From State General Funds, $697,800 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $20,415,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $4,478,529 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation

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Bonds Series 2009F, issued November 24, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2010B, issued October 27, 2010), the remaining balance of $127,930, presently available to support an issue of up to $550,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 323, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which as amended reads as follows:
[BOND 397.661] From State General Funds, $4,876,459 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $20,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231-232, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.222] From State General Funds, $335,960 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 $3,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.221] From State General Funds, $1,521,920 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2010-2011 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 164, 158, Act No. 684, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 948) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health 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 two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $166,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,051,643, presently available to support an issue of up to $12,310,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From State General Funds, $15,233,023 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $178,310,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $136,800,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $11,686,824 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation

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Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $572,808, presently available to support an issue of up to $6,705,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.302] From State General Funds, $12,259,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $143,505,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $114,200,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $674,897, presently available to support an issue of up to $7,900,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.303] From State General Funds, $10,431,003 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $122,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $7,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $598,010 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $277,647, presently available to support an issue of up to $3,250,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.304] From State General Funds, $875,657 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $10,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $108,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $9,223,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009),the remaining balance of $375,760, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,400,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 160-161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.300] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $9,598,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $112,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $93,000,000 in general obligation debt and

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the deposit of $7,942,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $413,336, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,840,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $8,355,536 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $97,840,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $67,175,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $5,736,745 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,458,205, presently available to support an issue of up to $17,075,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 1] From State General Funds, $7,194,950 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $84,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $1,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $85,400 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds

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Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $87,962, presently available to support an issue of up to $1,030,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 2] From State General Funds, $173,362 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $2,030,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 52: Refunds 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 53: Leases
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 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act consist of the amount stated, for each line at the lowest level of detail, associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and Other Funds in this Act consist of the amount stated at the highest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the lower levels of detail are for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government

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Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the highest or summary level of detail and the lower detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers will be deemed lower levels of detail of Other Funds, and the highest or summary amount will be deemed added to the highest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation and is for information only. The lowest level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 are the authorizing paragraphs.

Section 55: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
Section 56: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 57: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed.

Senator Hill of the 4th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 77.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone

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Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 53, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 77.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Steve Thompson District 33 420-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Banking and Financial Institutions Finance Transportation

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3-7-11

Dear Mr. Secretary,

Please place on the Journal this note that I was present during the budget discussion and vote today. I fully supported the report but was at the hopper introducing a Police Officers disability bill.

Thank you

/s/ Steve Thompson, 33rd

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 493. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Friday, March 4, 2011, through Monday, March 28, 2011, shall be as follows:
Friday, March 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in session for legislative day 24 Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 . . . . . . . . . . . in adjournment Monday, March 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in session for legislative day 25 Tuesday, March 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in session for legislative day 26 Wednesday, March 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in adjournment Thursday, March 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in session for legislative day 27 Friday, March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in session for legislative day 28 Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 . . . . . . . . . in adjournment Monday, March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in session for legislative day 29 Tuesday, March 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in adjournment Wednesday, March 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in session for legislative day 30 Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20 . . . . . .in adjournment Monday, March 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in session for legislative day 31 Tuesday, March 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in session for legislative day 32 Wednesday, March 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in session for legislative day 33 Thursday, March 24 through Sunday, March 27 . . . . . .in adjournment Monday, March 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in session for legislative day 34
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after March 28, 2011, the periods of adjournment of the 2011 session, if any, shall be as specified by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly; provided that unless otherwise specified by subsequent resolution the General Assembly shall be in adjournment on each Saturday and Sunday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.
Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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 Balfour of the 9th 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 95.

By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Knight of the 126th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 revise and change certain provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 175.

By Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Harrell of the 106th, Davis of the 109th, Brockway of the 101st, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Online Clearinghouse Act"; to create a clearinghouse through which local school systems may offer their computer-based courses to students of other local school systems; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and requirements for offering a course through the clearinghouse; to provide for enrollment in virtual courses offered through the clearinghouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 239.
HB 249. HB 253. HB 266.

By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Harden of the 28th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide for penalties for making false statements; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Sims of the 119th and Cooper of the 41st:
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 relating to health, so as to provide for information on pertussis disease by hospitals to parents of newborn infants; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Cheokas of the 134th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to allow the commissioner of public safety, with the approval of the Board of Public Safety, to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles and use the proceeds of the sale or trade toward the purchase of new motor vehicles; to modify provisions relating to use of retired unmarked pursuit cars for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, concerning carrying weapons, so as to authorize constables to be able to carry weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 235. By Senator Thompson of the 5th:
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 that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish the amount of HOPE scholarship and grants awards each year; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SB 236. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for matters relative to drivers' licenses of persons convicted of driving under the influence; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ignition interlock devices as probation condition, so as to provide the courts with more authority with regard to the availability of ignition interlock device limited driving permits or probationary licenses and habitual violator probationary licenses for drivers convicted of a second DUI; to provide a court the ability to issue a certificate for such permits and licenses; to change provisions relating to proof of compliance with Code Section 42-8-111; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 237. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Summerville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; 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 238. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th and others:
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 provide that any motorized wheelchair or scooter operated on public ways and sidewalks after dark shall be equipped with reflectors; to provide that any such wheelchairs and scooters sold in this state shall be equipped with reflectors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 239. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the operation of an unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate, revalidation decal, or county decal, so as to provide for a presumption of residency under certain circumstances for drivers of vehicles displaying an out-of-state license plate; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 240. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th and Jackson of the 24th:
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 create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SB 241. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Sims of the 12th, Stoner of the 6th, Jackson of the 2nd 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

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as to provide that the month for determining eligibility ages for participation in educational programs shall be December; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SB 242. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for disability benefits under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, periodic examinations, termination of disability benefits, application, hearings, powers of hearing officer, and appeal, so as to provide that a member of such fund disabled by an injury incurred in the line of duty shall be entitled to a disability benefit under certain conditions; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
SB 243. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the offense of organized retail crime; to provide for penalties; to authorize certain inferences; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 244. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
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 provide that sales and use taxes shall not apply to amounts paid by transients to travel agents or intermediaries; to provide that any tax imposed or collected by any municipality or any county on or related to the furnishing of any transient accommodations shall apply solely to amounts actually received by the person or legal entity operating such accommodations and not to amounts paid to travel agents or intermediaries; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.

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SB 245. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to revise the definition of "developmental disability"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 343. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 345. By Senator Thompson of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize that the General Assembly may provide limitations by general law on the amount of tuition that may be charged to students receiving lottery funded scholarships and grants and attending colleges and universities operated by the board of regents or institutions operated by the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SR 353. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Rogers of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to impose limits on the amount that tuition and fees for institutions of the University of System of Georgia may increase on an annual basis; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

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

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HB 95. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Knight of the 126th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 revise and change certain provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 175. By Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Harrell of the 106th, Davis of the 109th, Brockway of the 101st, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Online Clearinghouse Act"; to create a clearinghouse through which local school systems may offer their computer-based courses to students of other local school systems; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and requirements for offering a course through the clearinghouse; to provide for enrollment in virtual courses offered through the clearinghouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 239. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Harden of the 28th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide for penalties for making false statements; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

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HB 249. By Representatives Sims of the 119th and Cooper of the 41st:
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 relating to health, so as to provide for information on pertussis disease by hospitals to parents of newborn infants; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 253. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Cheokas of the 134th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to allow the commissioner of public safety, with the approval of the Board of Public Safety, to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles and use the proceeds of the sale or trade toward the purchase of new motor vehicles; to modify provisions relating to use of retired unmarked pursuit cars for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 266. By Representative Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11126 through 16-11-127.2, concerning carrying weapons, so as to authorize constables to be able to carry weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety 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 recommendation:
HB 232 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby of the 13th District, Chairman

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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 76 SB 93

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

March 7, 2011

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:

In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Don Balfour to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Health and Human Services Committee meeting on March 7th, 2011. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

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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 recommendation:

SB 84 SB 189 SB 195

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State 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 80 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 82

SB 139

SB 147

SB 160

SB 162

Senator Thompson of the 5th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Albers of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Millar of the 40th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Millar was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Chance

Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B

Murphy Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims

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Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch Grant

Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Miller Mullis

Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Brown Thompson, C. (Excused)

Carter, J.

Millar (Excused)

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

Senators:

Brown

Carter, J.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Sims of the 12th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Gary Hadden of Arlington, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 340. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Y'lonne R. Hodges; and for other purposes.

SR 341. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Christiana Loudermilk; and for other purposes.

SR 342. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School softball team on winning the 2010 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.

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SR 344. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing 2011 as the Year of Golf in Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 346. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, Carter of the 42nd, Staton of the 18th and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kidney Transplant Program for performing its 500th kidney transplant on January 28, 2011; and for other purposes.
SR 347. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 348. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Clinch County High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 349. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Butterworth of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coca-Cola Company on its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 350. By Senators James of the 35th, Davis of the 22nd, Tate of the 38th, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia and recognizing March 14, 2011, as the tenth annual Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 351. By Senators James of the 35th, Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th, Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending James "Alley Pat" Patrick; and for other purposes.

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SR 352. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th, Henson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Turkish-American community in Georgia and the Istanbul Center, for their contributions to diversity, economic well-being, culture, and the quality of life in the state and designating March 29, 2011, as Turkish-American Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 354. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bethel of the 54th, Gooch of the 51st, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Butterworth of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lauren Alaina Suddeth; and for other purposes.
Senator Tolleson of the 20th recognized Mr. Robert Lee Izlar, commended by SR 180, adopted previously. Mr. Robert Lee Izlar addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Seay of the 34th recognized Mr. Morgan Burnett, commended by SR 235, adopted previously. Mr. Morgan Burnett addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Chance of the 16th recognized Renewable Energy. Christine Wohlen addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th recognized 2011 as the Year of Golf in Georgia, commended by SR 344, adopted today. Glenn Cornell and Joe Steranka, CEO of PGA of America, addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Bethel of the 54th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. John S. Antalis.
Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Appropriations Committee and committed to the Senate Government Oversight Committee:
SB 223. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to

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provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 223 was committed to the Senate Government Oversight Committee.

Senator Millar of the 40th recognized Reverend Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan, commended by SR 174, adopted previously. Reverend Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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 8, 2011 Twenty-sixth Legislative Day

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

SB 84

Thompson of the 5th Jones of the 10th Millar of the 40th Henson of the 41st Carter of the 42nd Ramsey of the 43rd Butler of the 55th DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a code of ethics for the DeKalb County School System; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices; to provide for disclosure of financial interests in contracts or matters pending before the board; to prohibit use of school system property for personal benefit; to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 28, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982 p. 3797), so as to add a qualification for board members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 189

Jones of the 10th Jeffares of the 17th Davenport of the 44th CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the form of government of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; to revise, restate, and modernize certain provisions of said Act; to revise certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the mayor; to revise certain provisions related to vetoes; to provide for the office of city administrator and establish powers and duties of said position; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 195

Ligon of the 3rd BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BRANTLEY COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County," approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for such members; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman 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 Shafer of the 48th moved that Senate Rules 3-1.2(a) and 4-2.1(b) be suspended for the purpose of first reading legislation.
There was no objection, and Senate Rules 3-1.2(a) and 4-2.1(b) were suspended.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 250. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Ginn of the 47th and Heath of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-40-25, relating to violations by licensed community association managers, salespersons, associate brokers, brokers, schools, and instructors and sanctions and unfair trade practices, so as to change provisions relating to the prohibition against licensees engaging in unfair trade practices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.

SB 251. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; 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 252. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization and general requirements for the transaction of insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall determine if an insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for designation on the certificate of authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purpose.

Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER:

SR 55

Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment-CA (GvtO-32nd)

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011 TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 179

State highway system; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions (TRANS-9th) Burns-157th

HB 326

HOPE program; comprehensive revisions; provide (Substitute)(H ED-50th) Collins-27th

SB 86

Community Affairs Dept.; repeal definition of "qualified local government"; comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional (Substitute)(SLGO(G)-47th)

SB 110

Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; provisions (NR&E-27th)

SB 113

Local Government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority (Substitute)(SLGO(G)-1st)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 179. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Balfour of the 9th.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved that HB 179 be placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th objected.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares
Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers
Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone N Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 19, nays 32; the motion lost, and HB 179 was not placed on the Table.

The President recognized the Honorable Congressman Jack Kingston. Congressman Jack Kingston addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 179 by deleting the quotation marks at the end of line 355 and inserting between lines 355 and 356 the following: (l) This Code section shall be repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2013, unless the General Assembly, after a review of the effectiveness of the program established herein, acts to extend these provisions."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 17, nays 25, and the McKoon amendment #1 was lost.

Senators Unterman of the 45th and Williams of the 19th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend HB 179 by inserting on page 9, line 293, after the word "ordinance." the following:
Upon conviction of depiction of any material as obscene the person, firm, or entity shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $5000.00 for the first conviction and $10,000.00 for any subsequent conviction and shall also be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Unterman of the 45th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport

Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones

N Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone N Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C

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Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn Y Goggans N Golden N Gooch

Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller N Mullis

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 28, nays 26, and the Unterman, Williams amendment #2 was adopted.
Senators Albers of the 56th, Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Carter of the 42nd and others offered the following amendment #3:
Amend HB 179 by deleting line 124 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: legally erected, legally permitted, and legally maintained prior to January 1, 2011, adjacent to said rights of way. Such rules and
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 27, and the Albers, et al. amendment #3 was lost.
Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #4:
Amend HB 179 by deleting lines 193 and 194 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: zone so long as the sign was legally erected, legally permitted, and legally maintained or assigned a working number by the department on or before December 31, 2010, and, if permitted after January 1, 1999, has been permitted for a period of five years prior to the date of application. Vegetation removal shall be prohibited in all areas of
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 30, and the Henson amendment #4 was lost.

Senator Harbison of the 15th offered the following amendment #5:
Amend HB 179 by deleting lines 270 and 271 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: precluded by local government code or regulation. Removal of vegetation shall not begin until after work to lower the sign is concluded and inspected by the department. If the terms of the

Senator Harbison of the 15th offered the following amendment #5a to the Harbison amendment #5:
Amend Amendment #5 to HB 179 by adding the following after the word "department." on line 3;

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Removal of vegetation shall be completed within 30 days after removal of vegetation begins.

On the adoption of amendment #5a to amendment #5, Senator Harbison of the 15th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone N Stoner Y Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 33, and the Harbison amendment #5a to the Harbison amendment #5 was lost.

On the adoption of amendment #5, the yeas were 18, nays 32, and the Harbison amendment #5 was lost.

Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #6:

Amend HB 179 by deleting lines 128 through 130 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: creating new outdoor advertising signs, no owner of outdoor advertising signs erected after January 1, 1999, or such owner's agent, will shall be eligible to make application for

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 13, nays 36, and the Henson amendment #6 was lost.

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Senators Orrock of the 36th, Fort of the 39th and Tate of the 38th offered the following amendment #7:

Amend HB 179 by deleting lines 200 and 201 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: through (C) of this paragraph, and any tree planted as part of a lawful local, state, or federal government beautification project. After July 1, 2012, however, no beautification

and deleting on line 204: "or could be later obscured by the growth of such vegetation."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 11, nays 35, and the Orrock, et al. amendment #7 was lost.

Senators Orrock of the 36th, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th and McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #8:

Amend HB 179 by deleting lines 201 through 204 beginning with "After July 1, 2011...

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 27, and the Orrock, et al. amendment #8 was lost.

Senators Orrock of the 36th, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th and McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #9:

Amend HB 179 by insert after line 221: (iv) Trees planted under a beautification project of a municipality regardless of the age or type of tree.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 29, and the Orrock, et al. amendment #9 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:

N Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth

N Grant N Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer

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Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn N Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 19.

HB 179, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

At 1:00 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.

HB 326. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Butterworth of the 50th.

The Senate Higher Education Committee offered the following substitute to HB 326:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to revise definitions; to revise eligibility requirements; to combine and revise the HOPE scholarship programs relating to public and private postsecondary institutions; to revise requirements relating to HOPE grants and HOPE GED vouchers; to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to repeal certain laws relating to HOPE scholarships at private postsecondary institutions, PROMISE teacher's scholarships, HOPE teacher's scholarships, PROMISE II teacher's scholarships, and the HOPE Scholarship/Pre-K Legislative Oversight Committee; to provide for service cancelable loans for certain direct loans to students on the basis of need and merit; to revise definitions relating to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; to amend Code Section 202-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to eliminate a reserve subaccount and automatic reduction triggers relating to books and fees; to revise a provision relating to retailers; 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. Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, is amended in Code Section 20-3-519, relating to definitions relative to HOPE scholarships and grants, as follows:
"20-3-519. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Academic year' means a period of time, typically nine months, in which a fulltime student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters' or three quarters' academic work. (2) 'Advanced degree' means a master's degree, specialist's degree, or doctorate in education conferred by an approved postsecondary institution upon completion of a unified program of study at the graduate level. Reserved. (3) 'Approved teacher education program' means a program offered by a public or private postsecondary institution which program has been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Reserved. (4) 'Certificate' or 'diploma' means a credential, other than a degree, indicating

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satisfactory completion of training in a program of study offered by an eligible public postsecondary institution. (5) 'Critical shortage field' means an area of study or an area of specialized expertise for which a shortage of qualified teachers or educators exists in Georgia, designated as such by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. (5.1) 'Dual credit enrollment' means enrollment by a student in a postsecondary course in which an agreement has been established between an eligible high school and an eligible postsecondary institution wherein the student earns Carnegie units of credit that count toward both high school graduation requirements and postsecondary coursework requirements. (6) 'Eligible high school' school,' until December 31, 2010, means a public or private secondary school which is:
(A) Located in Georgia and is currently or within the last two years has been accredited by:
(i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The Georgia Accrediting Commission; (iii) The Georgia Association of Christian Schools; (iv) The Association of Christian Schools International; (v) The Georgia Private School Accreditation Council; or (vi) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; or (B) Located in another state and accredited by one of the following regional or state accrediting entities: (i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The New England Association of Schools and Colleges; (iii) The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; (iv) The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; (v) The Northwestern Association of Schools and Colleges; (vi) The Western Association of Schools and Colleges; (vii) The Alabama Independent School Association; (viii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; or (ix) The Florida Council of Independent Schools. (6.1) On and after January 1, 2011, 'eligible high school' means a public or private secondary school which is: (A) Located in Georgia and accredited as such by: (i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The Georgia Accrediting Commission; (iii) The Georgia Association of Christian Schools; (iv) The Association of Christian Schools International; (v) The Georgia Private School Accreditation Council; or (vi) The Accrediting Commission for Independent Study; or (vii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; (B) Located in another state and accredited by one of the following regional agencies:

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(i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The New England Association of Schools and Colleges; (iii) The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; (iv) The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; (v) The Northwestern Association of Schools and Colleges; (vi) The Western Association of Schools and Colleges; (vii) The Alabama Independent School Association; or (viii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools. (7) 'Eligible postsecondary institution' means a school which is: (A) A unit of the University System of Georgia; (B) A branch of the Technical College System of Georgia; (C) A private independent nonprofit postsecondary institution eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411; or (D) A private proprietary postsecondary institution eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (C)(B) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411. (8) 'Eligible private postsecondary institution' means an eligible postsecondary institution which meets the criteria set out in subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (7) of this Code section. (9) 'Eligible public postsecondary institution' means an eligible postsecondary institution which meets the criteria set out in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (7) of this Code section. (9.1) 'Factor rate' means the percentage amount established by the Georgia Student Finance Commission against which the previous year HOPE award amount is multiplied. (9.2) 'First professional degree program' means a nonundergraduate degree program that meets the requirements established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which, at a minimum, shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Accepts students after the completion of the sophomore or junior year; and (B) Results in the award of a nonundergraduate degree. (10) 'Freshman student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted less than 46 quarter hours or less than 31 semester hours. (11) 'Full-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for at least 12 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (12) 'Grade point average' means the numbered grade average calculated using a 4.0 scale. (12.1) 'Half-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for six to 11 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (12.2) 'HOPE award rate' means the rate equal to the previous academic year HOPE

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tuition payment to the eligible public postsecondary institution multiplied by the factor rate divided by 15. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Georgia Student Finance Commission may adjust the previous academic year HOPE tuition payment used to calculate the HOPE award rate to reflect changes in the mission or sector of an eligible public postsecondary institution that affects the tuition charged by that institution. (13) 'HOPE grant' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally grant for education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.5. (13.1) 'HOPE award amount' means the amount of HOPE award to be made to an eligible student as follows:
(A) At an eligible public postsecondary institution, the HOPE award amount is equal to the HOPE award rate multiplied by the number of credit hours, up to a maximum of 15, in which an eligible student is enrolled per quarter or semester; provided, however, that the quarter award shall equal two-thirds of the semester award and that credit hours for remedial and developmental courses shall not be included for the HOPE scholarship; or (B) At an eligible private postsecondary institution, the HOPE award amount is equal to HOPE tuition payment multiplied by the factor rate for full-time students and one-half of the HOPE tuition payment multiplied by the factor rate for half-time students. No awards shall be made to eligible students enrolled in five or fewer credit hours and credit hours for remedial and developmental courses shall not be included for the HOPE scholarship. (14) 'HOPE scholarship' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally scholarship for education awarded in accordance with Code Sections Section 20-3519.2 or 20-3-519.3. (15) 'HOPE teacher's scholarship' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally scholarship for education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.8. Reserved. (16) 'HOPE GED voucher' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally general educational development (GED) diploma voucher for postsecondary education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.6. (16.1) 'HOPE tuition payment' means, in the case of an eligible public postsecondary institution, the amount paid for tuition only based on the standard undergraduate fulltime tuition rate for 15 hours; and, in the case of an eligible private postsecondary institution, the amount paid for tuition based on the amount established by the General Assembly in an appropriations Act. (17) 'Junior student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 91 quarter hours but less than 136 quarter hours or at least 61 semester hours but less than 91 semester hours. (18) 'Mandatory fees' means fees approved by the Georgia Student Finance Commission that are charged by a postsecondary institution to every student enrolled in that institution, regardless of the student's program of study. Reserved. (19) 'Matriculated status' means being recognized as a student in a defined program

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of study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at a postsecondary institution. (19.1) 'Part-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for less than 12 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter and who has never been enrolled for 12 or more semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (20) 'PROMISE teacher's scholarship' means a scholarship awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.7. Reserved. (21) 'Quarter hours' includes each quarter hour attempted, whether remedial or for credit toward a degree, certificate, or diploma, but shall not include hours attempted for remedial and developmental courses for purposes of the HOPE scholarship. (21.1) 'Remedial and developmental courses' means coursework required by the postsecondary institution or chosen by the student that does not count toward program requirements for college degrees in the case of the HOPE scholarship, or, diplomas or certificates in the case of the HOPE grant. (22) 'Semester hours' includes each semester hour attempted, whether remedial or for credit toward a degree, certificate, or diploma, but shall not include hours attempted for remedial and developmental courses for purposes of the HOPE scholarship. (23) 'Senior student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 136 quarter hours but less than 191 quarter hours or at least 91 semester hours but less than 128 semester hours. (24) 'Sophomore student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 46 quarter hours but less than 91 quarter hours or at least 31 semester hours but less than 61 semester hours. (25) 'Title IV' means Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1070, et seq. (26) 'Tuition' means the charges to a student for postsecondary academic instruction without regard to other fees such as technology, activity, athletic, health, or other similar fees. (27) 'Zell Miller Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship in accordance with Code Section 20-3519.2 and:
(A) As an incoming freshman: (i) Having graduated from high school with a grade point average of at least 3.7 calculated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-157 and having received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26; or (ii) Having completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26, and earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 at an eligible postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a

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retroactive scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; and (B) As a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student who met the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, having a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 at the checkpoints set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a student that entered an eligible postsecondary institution as a freshman between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2011, and met the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may become a Zell Miller Scholar as a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student. A student that loses eligibility to be a Zell Miller Scholar for any reason may regain eligibility one time if the student requalifies at one of the checkpoints set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.2."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.1, relating to ineligibility for scholarships or grants, as follows:
"20-3-519.1. (a) A student is eligible for any scholarship or grant described in this part if the student:
(1) Meets residency requirements by: (A)(i) Being classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (ii)(I) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in division (i) of this subparagraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the scholarship or grant is to be awarded; or (II) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in division (i) of this subparagraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the scholarship or grant is to be awarded; or (B) Being classified as a legal resident of Georgia if such student is an active duty military service member or the spouse or dependent child of an active duty military service member and the active duty military service member is stationed in Georgia or lists Georgia as their home of record.
(2) Meets all applicable requirements of this part relating to the relevant scholarship or grant and applicable to the student.

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(b) A student is ineligible for any scholarship or grant described in this part if the student:
(1) Is not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements; (2) Has not complied with United States Selective Service System requirements for registration, if such requirements are applicable to the student; (3) Is in default on a federal Title IV educational loan or a State of Georgia educational loan, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully repaid the defaulted loan will be eligible to obtain a scholarship or grant for future academic terms but not retroactively; (4) Owes a refund on a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a Georgia student financial aid program, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully paid the refund owed will be eligible to obtain a scholarship or grant for future academic terms but not retroactively; (5) Has been convicted of a felony offense involving marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug as set out in Code Section 20-1-23 or 20-1-24 of the 'Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990,' provided that such ineligibility extends from the date of conviction to the completion of the next academic term; (6) Is incarcerated; or (7) Does not meet each qualification listed in the Code section relating to the relevant scholarship or grant and applicable to the student."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.2, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a public postsecondary institution, as follows:
"20-3-519.2. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, an entering freshman student seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1:
(1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation

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from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia shall be deemed to be a legal resident of Georgia and, subject to meeting all other eligibility requirements, shall be eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship as a freshman if the student graduated from a high school located in Georgia or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690 that is located in Georgia; (2)(1) Meet achievement standards by: (A) Having graduated from an eligible high school while meeting the curriculum requirements of his or her program of study in 1993 or thereafter and meeting the requirements set out in the applicable subsection and paragraph of Code Section 202-157; (B) In the case of a student who is otherwise qualified but: (i) Did not graduate from high school or complete a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received the general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993, provided that such student shall only be eligible for a HOPE scholarship pursuant to subsection (e)(c) of this Code section; (ii) Completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 in lieu of graduating from an eligible high school, earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; or (iii) Graduated from a high school which is not an eligible high school, earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; or (C) In the case of an otherwise qualified student who: (i) Did not graduate from high school or complete a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 but received the general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993; (ii) Completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 in lieu of graduating from an eligible high school; or

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(iii) Graduated from a high school which is not an eligible high school, earning a score in the eighty-fifth percentile or higher nationally on a standardized college admission test, such as the SAT or ACT; and (3)(2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status. (b) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student seeking an associate, or baccalaureate, or first professional degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1: (1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and
(B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2)(1) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution: (i) At the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours if such student is a full-time student; or (ii) At the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters if such student is a parttime student and has maintained part-time student status for three consecutive quarters or semesters; and (B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and (3)(2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate or first professional student in a matriculated status. (c) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a junior student seeking a baccalaureate or first professional degree at a public postsecondary institution shall: (1) Meet residency requirements by:

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(A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and
(B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours; and (B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and (3) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise eligible student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather than an undergraduate student, being accepted into the first professional degree program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree. (d) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a senior student seeking a baccalaureate or a first professional degree at a public postsecondary institution shall: (1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation

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from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 135 quarter hours or 90 semester hours; and (B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and (3) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise eligible student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather than an undergraduate student, being accepted into the first professional degree program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree. (e)(c)(1)(A) A full-time student who fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may attend the next 45 quarter or 30 semester hours without a HOPE scholarship. (B) An otherwise eligible full-time student who attains or regains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which the full-time student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may qualify or requalify for a HOPE scholarship; provided, however, that a student who receives a HOPE scholarship and loses eligibility pursuant to this subsection is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE scholarship one time. (B) An otherwise eligible part-time student who regains or attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which the part-time student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may attain or requalify for a HOPE scholarship. (2) In addition to other requirements, and regardless of quarter hours or semester hours of coursework attempted, a student who fails to possess a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of each spring quarter or semester or at the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters for a part-time student pursuant to paragraph (2)(1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be ineligible for a HOPE scholarship until such time as the student regains or attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at one of the 45, 90, or 135 quarter hour grade point average checkpoints or at one of the 30, 60, or 90 semester hour grade point average checkpoints, at which time the student will regain or attain eligibility if other terms and conditions in this Code section are also satisfied; provided, however, that a student who receives a HOPE scholarship and loses eligibility pursuant to this subsection is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE scholarship one time.

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(f) For students eligible for a HOPE scholarship under this Code section, no minimum number of hours of enrollment is required.
(g)(1)(d) Except as set out in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a A student may receive the HOPE scholarship until the first of these events:
(A)(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate or first professional degree; or (B)(2) The student has attempted at any postsecondary institution a total of 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours; or (3) Beginning with those students receiving HOPE for the first time on or after July 1, 2011, seven years from a student's graduation from high school or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in its rules and regulations; provided, however, that for a student that serves in the military during such seven-year period, any such military service served as active duty shall not count against the seven-year period. A student that is ineligible to receive a HOPE scholarship pursuant to this paragraph but who received the HOPE scholarship during the 2010-2011 academic year shall continue to be eligible for the HOPE scholarship until June 30, 2015, as long as such student meets all other eligibility requirements, including, but not limited to, paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. (2) A student enrolled in an undergraduate or first professional degree program designed to be more than 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours in length is eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship for the lesser of: (A) A total of 225 attempted quarter hours or 150 attempted semester hours; or (B) The number of hours required for graduation if the student has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 after the term in which the student attempted 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours. (3) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, attempted hours shall include all postsecondary level course hours taken prior to high school graduation if such student does not qualify for the HOPE scholarship as an entering freshman based solely on his or her grade point average. As used in this paragraph, the term 'postsecondary level course hours' means hours accepted by the student's eligible postsecondary institution for credit when the student enters as a freshman. (h)(e)(1) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the Lottery for Education Account in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE scholarship awarded under this Code section shall be equal to the HOPE award amount. include tuition, approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester, except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection. (2) Effective beginning with the fall quarter or semester commencing after July 1, 2004, the amount of mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts that were paid on January 1, 2004, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (3) Paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not apply to an eligible public postsecondary institution established by law on or after January 1, 2004. For any eligible public postsecondary institution established on or after January 1, 2004, the

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amount of the mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts initially approved for that new eligible public postsecondary institution for its first year of operation by action of the board of regents or the Technical College System of Georgia, as applicable, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (f) For each semester of eligibility, Zell Miller Scholars shall be awarded an amount in addition to the HOPE award amount as follows: (1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid; and (2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment. (i) A dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia on active duty shall be deemed to meet the residency requirements of paragraph (1) of subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.5, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia, as follows:
"20-3-519.5. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE grant, a student seeking a diploma or certificate at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a unit of the University System of Georgia shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1:
(1) Meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia Meet achievement standards by earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attended 30 or 60 semester hours or 45 or 90 quarter hours of courses towards a diploma or certificate for which the student received HOPE funds pursuant to this part. The grade point average shall be calculated using such 30 semester or 45 quarter hours taken pursuant to this subsection. An otherwise eligible student who attains or regains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 30 or 60 semester hours or 45 or 90 quarter hours may qualify or requalify for a HOPE grant; provided, however, that a student who receives a HOPE grant and loses eligibility pursuant to this paragraph is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE grant one time; and (2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status in a program of study leading to a certificate or diploma and maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the institution

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at which the student is enrolled. (b) There is no minimum number of hours of enrollment required for eligibility for a HOPE grant under this Code section. (c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section, an eligible student may receive HOPE grants for all course work required by the institution for programs of study leading to a certificate or diploma, including remedial or developmental studies and developmental courses.
(d)(1) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the Lottery for Education Account in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE grant awarded under this Code section shall equal the HOPE award amount. include tuition, approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester, except as otherwise provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Effective beginning with the fall quarter or semester commencing after July 1, 2004, the amount of mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts that were paid on January 1, 2004, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (e) No student that has a baccalaureate degree, its equivalent or higher, from any postsecondary institution shall be eligible to receive a HOPE grant. No student may receive HOPE grants for more than 95 quarter hours or 63 semester hours of attempted coursework, except as provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section. No student may receive more than a cumulative total of 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours of combined HOPE scholarships and grants, unless in accordance with Code Sections 203-519.2 and 20-3-519.3. For purposes of this subsection, attempted hours shall not include hours for courses taken and paid for by a HOPE grant while a student is participating in dual credit enrollment with both an eligible high school and a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a unit of the University System of Georgia. The Technical College System of Georgia or the University System of Georgia, as applicable, shall verify that the student is enrolled in an eligible high school and shall notify the Georgia Student Finance Commission of the student's participation in dual credit enrollment. (f) A student enrolled in a diploma program designed to be more than 95 quarter hours or 63 semester hours in length is eligible to receive a HOPE grant for the lesser of: (1) A total of 130 attempted quarter hours or 86 attempted semester hours; or (2) The number of hours required for graduation. (g) A dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia on active duty shall be deemed to meet the residency requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.6, relating to HOPE GED vouchers, as follows:

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"20-3-519.6. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher, a student attending an eligible public postsecondary institution shall meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia. (b) To be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher, a student attending an eligible private postsecondary institution shall meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. (c) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE GED voucher in the amount of $500.00 shall be awarded available once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993,. Such voucher shall be issued to such student upon enrollment in shall be valid at any eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia for within 24 months from the date of issuance the general educational development (GED) diploma was awarded to the student and may only be used to cover postsecondary costs of attendance at such institution. (d) An otherwise eligible student receiving a HOPE GED voucher under this Code section is eligible for a HOPE scholarship as a sophomore, junior, or senior student."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.10, relating to application of HOPE scholarships and HOPE grants, as follows:
"20-3-519.10. A HOPE scholarship and a HOPE grant may be applied only to tuition, mandatory fees, and book costs to any portion of a student's tuition. In no case shall a HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant exceed a student's tuition."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.11, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Commission, as follows:
"20-3-519.11. (a) The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this part relating to grants and scholarships described in this part. The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations related to grants, loans, and scholarships no longer in effect as of the effective date of this Act, under this part but for which the Georgia Student Finance Commission or the Georgia Student Finance Authority and the student were previously obligated.

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(b) Every eligible postsecondary institution shall be subject to examination by the Georgia Student Finance Commission for the sole purpose of determining whether such postsecondary institution has properly complied with rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Such examination shall be conducted by the Georgia Student Finance Commission no less frequently than once every three years. The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to conduct the examination using sampling and extrapolation techniques. However, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the postsecondary institution to determine its own curriculum, philosophy, purpose, or administration. In the event it is determined that a postsecondary institution knowingly or through error certified an ineligible student to be eligible for a scholarship or grant under this part, the amount of such scholarship or grant paid to the postsecondary institution pursuant to such certification shall be refunded by the postsecondary institution to the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The Georgia Student Finance Commission may suspend a postsecondary institution from receiving HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant award payments if it fails to refund any monies deemed due pursuant to this subsection. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (c) Any person who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation, or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false, for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to obtain wrongfully a scholarship or grant under this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this part, the Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations restricting eligibility for the scholarships and grants described in this part or reducing the dollar amount of scholarships and grants described in this part in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 50-27-13. In addition to other remedies available at law and equity, the Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to enter into repayment agreements with students that owe refunds to the Georgia Student Finance Commission of any scholarship or grant described in this part. Except as prohibited by federal or other state laws, individuals that owe refunds and fail to enter into repayment agreements with the Georgia Student Finance Commission are, without judicial action, subject to garnishment of their pay, loss of a professional license, offset of lottery winnings, and offset of a state tax refund in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission not inconsistent with the provisions of this part. As used in this subsection, the term 'refund' shall mean scholarship and grant amounts paid to or on behalf of students subsequently, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, determined to be ineligible to receive such funds. (c)(e) The funding for the scholarships and grants described in this part shall be subject to annual appropriations enacted by the General Assembly which shall establish the total amount of funding for such scholarships and grants."

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SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Sections 20-3-519.3, 203-519.7, 20-3-519.8, 20-3-519.9, 20-3-519.12, and 20-3-519.13, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a private postsecondary institution, the PROMISE teacher's scholarship, the HOPE teacher's scholarship, ineligibility for a HOPE teacher's scholarship, eligibility for the PROMISE II teacher's scholarship, and the HOPE Scholarship/Pre-K Legislative Oversight Committee, respectively.
SECTION 9. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.5, relating to administration of the "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990", by revising paragraph (10) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(10) To establish and promulgate regulations for qualified proprietary institutions whose students receive tuition equalization grants in accordance with the criteria set forth in subparagraph (C) (B) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411."
SECTION 10. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-395.3, relating to repayment schedules for direct loans to students on the basis of need and merit, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a student may service cancel a loan described in this subpart in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the authority if such student is employed by and agrees to teach in a public school in Georgia as a science, technology, engineering, or math teacher at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to a student pursuant to this subpart."
SECTION 11. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-411, relating to definitions relative to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, as follows:
"20-3-411. As used in this subpart, the term:
(1) 'Academic year' means a period of time, typically nine months, in which a fulltime student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters' or three quarters' academic work. (2) 'Approved school' means:
(A) A nonproprietary institution of higher education located in this state which is not a branch of the university system; which is not a four-year or graduate level institution of higher education that is, or is a part of, a college or university system that is owned and operated by a state other than Georgia; which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a graduate level school or college of theology or divinity; and which is not presently receiving state funds

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under Article 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that an institution which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school' during the period that the institution holds candidate for accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; provided, further, that an institution which was previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools within the last seven years and which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school'; and (B) A nonproprietary institution of higher education located outside the State of Georgia which is a four-year or graduate level institution of higher education that is, or is a part of, a college or university system that is owned and operated by a state other than Georgia; which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a graduate level school or college of theology or divinity; and which is located within 50 road miles, by the nearest practical route of travel, of the home residence of one or more eligible students. The term 'home residence,' for purposes of this subpart, shall, in the case of a dependent student, mean the principal residence of the parent or legal guardian of a student; and
(C)(B)(i) A qualified proprietary institution of higher education located in this state which is a baccalaureate degree-granting institution of higher education; which is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a Bible school or college (or, at the graduate level, a school or college of theology or divinity); which admits as regular students only persons who have a high school diploma, a general educational development (GED) diploma, or a degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; whose students are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program; which has been reviewed and approved for operation and for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission; which is domiciled and incorporated in the State of Georgia; and which has been in existence in the State of Georgia for at least ten years; and which met all of the requirements of this subparagraph by January 1, 2011; provided, however, that the criteria for approval for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds shall include but not be limited to areas of course study, quality of instruction, student placement rate, research and library sources, faculty, support staff, financial resources, physical plant facilities resources, and support and equipment resources. (ii) Any proprietary institution that is otherwise qualified pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph on July 1, 1995, shall be deemed to be eligible for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds subject, however, to any subsequent review of such approval pursuant to any proper regulations which may thereafter be adopted in accordance with paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5 applicable to all qualified proprietary institutions.

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(iii) Any proprietary institution of higher education that is otherwise qualified pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph on January 1, 2011, shall continue to be an approved school pursuant to this paragraph as long as it continues to meet the requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph as such existed on the day prior to the effective date of this division. (3) 'Eligible student' means a person who: (A) Is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate level student in an approved school or as a graduate level student if funds are specifically appropriated in appropriations Acts of the General Assembly for payment of grants to graduate level students; (B) Is or will be a citizen of Georgia for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to each date of registration in the approved school; (C) Is not knowingly promoting or engaging in any activity which is determined by the approved school's governing body to be detrimental to the school; and (D) Meets the eligibility requirements for the HOPE program as set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.1. In the case of an approved school located outside the State of Georgia, is enrolled or accepted for enrollment therein at an academic level beyond the sophomore academic classification and whose home residence is, by the nearest practical route of travel, located within 50 road miles of the approved school and more than 50 road miles from the nearest four-year institution of the University System of Georgia. (4) 'Full-time student' means an undergraduate student who enrolls for a minimum of 12 academic hours, or ten academic hours in the case of a graduate student, and students who are inmates in an institution administered by the Department of Corrections."
SECTION 12. Code Section 20-2-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal of local school board members under certain circumstances, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding Code Section 20-2-54.1 or any other provisions of law to the contrary, if a local school system or school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation for school board governance related reasons by one or more accrediting agencies included in subparagraph (6.1)(A) (6)(A) of Code Section 20-3-519, the State Board of Education shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days nor more than 30 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay. If the State Board of Education makes such recommendation, the Governor may, in his or her discretion, suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay and, in consultation with the State Board of Education, appoint temporary replacement members who shall be otherwise qualified to serve as members of such board."

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SECTION 13. Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, is amended by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(d) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least two courses from the following categories:
(1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate courses in core subjects; or (5) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (e) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2016, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least three courses from the following categories: (1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate in core courses; or (5) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (f) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2017, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least four courses from the following categories: (1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate in core courses; or (5) Advanced foreign language courses. Students shall take one or more courses in each category provided however that a

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course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection."
SECTION 14. Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-12, relating to employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as follows:
"(a) The corporation shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees and fix the compensation and terms of compensation of its employees, including, but not limited to, production incentive payments; provided, however, that production incentive payments, bonuses, or any other consideration in addition to an employee's base compensation shall not exceed 25 percent of such employee's base compensation. In total, bonuses shall not exceed 1 percent of the net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account. No bonuses may be awarded in years in which there is not a net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account."
SECTION 15. Said article is further amended in Code Section 50-27-13, relating to disposition of lottery proceeds, by revising subsections (b) and (f) as follows:
"(b)(1) On or before the fifteenth day of each quarter, the corporation shall transfer to the general fund of the state treasury, for credit to the Lottery for Education Account for the preceding quarter, the amount of all net proceeds during the preceding quarter. The state treasurer shall separately account for net proceeds by establishing and maintaining a Lottery for Education Account within the state treasury.
(2) Upon their deposit into the state treasury, any moneys representing a deposit of net proceeds shall then become the unencumbered property of the State of Georgia and the corporation shall have no power to agree or undertake otherwise. Such moneys shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with state investment practices. All earnings attributable to such investments shall likewise be the unencumbered property of the state and shall accrue to the credit of the Lottery for Education Account. (3) A scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount shall be maintained within the Lottery for Education Account in an amount equal to at least 50 percent of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding fiscal year. An amount equal to 10 percent of the total amount of lottery proceeds disbursed during the preceding fiscal year in the form of scholarships and grants for higher education shall be deposited from lottery proceeds each year until such amount equals 50 percent of such sum. Thereafter, only an amount necessary to maintain the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of lottery proceeds disbursed during the preceding fiscal year shall be deposited into the subaccount. If

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the net proceeds paid into the Lottery for Education Account in any year are not sufficient to meet the amount appropriated for higher education scholarships education purposes, the shortfall reserve subaccount may be drawn upon to meet the deficiency. In the event the shortfall reserve is drawn upon and falls below 50 percent of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding fiscal year, the shortfall reserve shall be replenished to the level required by this paragraph in the next fiscal year and the lottery-funded programs shall be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. In the event it becomes necessary to draw from the reserve subaccount in any fiscal year, the scholarship program shall be reviewed and shall be reduced to accommodate available lottery proceeds, exclusive of the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount, through such methods as reducing the family income cap qualification, reducing or eliminating grants for student fees and books, and reducing the academic years funded. (4) A shortfall reserve subaccount shall be maintained within the Lottery for Education Account. The amount of the shortfall reserve subaccount shall be equal to 10 percent of the total amount of lottery proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account for the preceding fiscal year. If the net proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account in any year, exclusive of the amount in the shortfall reserve subaccount, are not sufficient to meet the amount appropriated for education purposes pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section, the shortfall reserve subaccount may be drawn upon to meet the deficiency. In the event the shortfall reserve subaccount is drawn upon, the subaccount shall be brought back to the appropriate level with the first available funds duly deposited into the Lottery for Education Account.
(5)(A) For purposes of this subsection, the term: (i) 'Highest year-end balance' means the highest total amount of unexpended and uncommitted funds in the Lottery for Education Account, as determined by the state auditor, at the end of any fiscal year beginning with Fiscal Year 2004 and continuing through the most recent fiscal year for which the state auditor has verified the amount of such funds, which shall not include amounts contained in the subaccounts provided for in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection. (ii) 'Year-end balance' means the amount, as determined by the state auditor, of unexpended and uncommitted funds in the Lottery for Education Account at the end of a fiscal year, which shall not include amounts contained in the subaccounts provided for in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection.
(B)(i) In the event that the year-end balance of a fiscal year is less than 92 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all scholarships and grants for book allowances under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall not exceed $150.00 per year beginning in the next fiscal year and thereafter. This provision shall not apply to students who are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program. (ii) In the event that the year-end balance of any subsequent fiscal year is less than 84 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all

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scholarships and grants for book allowances under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall be eliminated beginning in the subsequent fiscal year and thereafter. This provision shall not apply to students who are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program. (iii) In the event that the year-end balance of any further subsequent fiscal year is less than 75 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all scholarships and grants for mandatory fees under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall be eliminated beginning in the next fiscal year and thereafter. "(f) In compliance with the requirement of the Constitution that there shall be a separate accounting of lottery proceeds, no deficiency in the Lottery for Education Account shall be replenished by book entries reducing any nonlottery reserve of general funds, including specifically but without limitation the revenue shortfall reserve or the midyear adjustment reserve; nor shall any program or project started specifically from lottery proceeds be continued from the general fund; such programs must be adjusted or discontinued according to available lottery proceeds unless the General Assembly by general law establishes eligibility requirements and appropriates specific funds within the general appropriations Act; nor shall any nonlottery surplus in the general fund be reduced. No surplus in the Lottery for Education Account shall be reduced to correct any nonlottery deficiencies in sums available for general appropriations, and no surplus in the Lottery for Education Account shall be included in any surplus calculated for setting aside any nonlottery reserve or midyear adjustment reserve. In calculating net revenue collections for the revenue shortfall reserve and midyear adjustment reserve, the state accounting officer shall not include the net proceeds."
SECTION 16. Said article is further amended in Code Section 50-27-17, relating to the state-wide network of retailers, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The corporation shall provide for compensation to lottery retailers in the form of commissions in an amount of not less than 5 of 6 percent of gross sales and may provide for other forms of compensation for services rendered in the sale or cashing of lottery tickets or shares of incentive compensation beginning on July 1, 2016; provided, however, that other forms of incentive compensation may be provided beginning on July 1, 2014, if the Lottery for Education Account deposits exceed $1 billion in the previous fiscal year or may be provided prior to July 1, 2016, as authorized by the Governor."
SECTION 17. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Staton of the 18th, Butterworth of the 50th, Williams of the 19th and Sims of the 12th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4133-ECS) by striking lines 195 through 207 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(A) As an incoming freshman: (i) Having graduated from an eligible high school with a grade point average of at least 3.7 calculated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-157 and having received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26; (ii) Having graduated from an eligible high school as a valedictorian or salutatorian; or (iii) Having completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26, and earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 at an eligible postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; and
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Albers of the 56th, Butterworth of the 50th, Jackson of the 2nd, Williams of the 19th, Jones of the 10th and others offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4133-ECS) by striking lines 783 through 824 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(d) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least two courses prior to graduating from high school from the following categories:
(1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate courses in core subjects; (5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses, as defined in Code Section

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20-3-519; or (6) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (e) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2016, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least three courses prior to graduating from high school from the following categories: (1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate in core courses; (5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses, as defined in Code Section 20-3-519; or (6) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (f) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2017, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least four courses prior to graduating from high school from the following categories: (1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate in core courses; (5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses, as defined in Code Section 20-3-519; or (6) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Albers, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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Senators Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Jackson of the 24th, Rogers of the 21st, Butterworth of the 50th and Jeffares of the 17th offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4133-ECS) by striking line 936 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. This Act shall be applicable to postsecondary students beginning in the fall of 2011.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Chance, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Staton of the 18th, Bethel of the 54th and Ligon of the 3rd offered the following amendment #4 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 by inserting after "merit;" on line 10 the following: to provide for loans to cover the difference between the amount of tuition and the HOPE award;
By inserting after line 671 the following: SECTION 9.1.
Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-400.2, relating to eligibility, repayment period, maximum amount, interest rate, and requirements, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e.1) The annual interest rate for any GOT Student Loan shall be converted to 1 percent retroactive to the origination date of the GOT Student Loan for any student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship under Code Section 20-3-519.2 or a HOPE grant under Code Section 20-3-519.5 as follows:
(1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid; and (2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment. The provisions of this subsection shall be subject to funding."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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Senators Carter of the 42nd, Brown of the 26th and Stoner of the 6th offered the following amendment #5 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4133-ECS) by inserting after "date;" on line 19 the following:
to provide for applicability;

By inserting at the end of line 936 the following: This Act shall not apply to students who received a HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant during the 2010-2011 academic school year or to students graduating from high school in 2011 who enroll in a postsecondary institution in the fall of 2011. Such students shall continue to be eligible for scholarships and grants in the same manner and pursuant to the same laws and regulations which were in effect on the day prior to the effective date of this Act; provided, however, that the amount of scholarships and grants shall be subject to available funds in the shortfall reserve provided for in Code Section 50-27-13.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Henson of the 41st called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 36, and the Carter of the 42nd, et al. amendment #5 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senators Carter of the 42nd, Brown of the 26th and Stoner of the 6th offered the following amendment #6 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4133-ECS) by inserting after "Corporation;" on line 17 the following:
to revise provisions relating to net proceeds;

By inserting between lines 837 and 838 the following: SECTION 14A.
Said article is further amended in Code Section 50-27-13, relating to disposition of lottery proceeds, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) As nearly as practical, for each fiscal year, net proceeds shall equal at least 35 percent of the lottery proceeds. However, for the first two full fiscal years and any partial first fiscal year of the corporation, net proceeds need only equal 30 percent of the proceeds as nearly as practical. In Fiscal Year 2012, the net proceeds shall equal at least 27.5 percent of the lottery proceeds. In Fiscal Year 2013, the net proceeds shall equal at least 28.5 percent. In Fiscal Year 2014, the net proceeds shall equal at least 29.5 percent. In Fiscal Year 2015 and annually thereafter, the net proceeds shall equal at least 30 percent. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, in any fiscal year prior to Fiscal Year 2016, if the net proceeds in a given fiscal year are less than the net proceeds in the previous fiscal year, based on dollar amounts, the net proceed percentage required by this paragraph shall remain at the level required for the previous fiscal year, until such time as the net proceeds in a fiscal year are greater than the previous year's net proceeds. In such event, the percentage required shall be increased by one percent per fiscal year until 30 percent is reached, at which point it shall be maintained at a minimum of 30 percent."
By striking line 929 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: commissions in an amount of not less more than 5 percent of gross sales and may provide

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Carter of the 42nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims
Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 35, and the Carter of the 42nd, et al. amendment #6 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senator Staton of the 18th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senators Jones of the 10th, Hooks of the 14th, Jackson of the 2nd, Stoner of the 6th and Butler of the 55th offered the following amendment #7 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4133-ECS) by striking lines 160 through 162 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(18) 'Mandatory fees' means fees approved by the Georgia Student Finance Commission that are charged by a postsecondary institution to every student enrolled in that institution, regardless of the student's program of study.

By striking lines 192 through 217 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (27) 'Zell Miller Scholar' means any student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship under Code Section 20-3-519.2 and: (A) As an incoming freshman: (i) Having graduated from high school in the top 3 percent of their graduating class; or (ii) Having completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 and earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 at an eligible postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman

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year; and (B) As a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student who met the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, having a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 at the checkpoints set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a student that entered an eligible postsecondary institution as a freshman between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2011, and met the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may become a Zell Miller Scholar as a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student. A student that loses eligibility to be a Zell Miller Scholar for any reason may regain eligibility one time if the student requalifies at one of the checkpoints set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.2."

By striking lines 498 through 504 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (f) For each semester of eligibility, Zell Miller Scholars shall be awarded an amount in addition to the HOPE award amount as follows: (1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid, including approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester; and (2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment.

By striking lines 602 through 605 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "20-3-519.10. A HOPE scholarship and a HOPE grant may be applied only to tuition, mandatory fees, and book costs. In no case shall a HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant exceed a student's tuition, except for Zell Miller Scholars who are eligible for mandatory fees and book allowances pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 20-3-519.2."

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims E Staton

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N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 35, and the Jones, et al. amendment #7 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senators Henson of the 41st, Thompson of the 33rd, Hooks of the 14th, Butler of the 55th and Brown of the 26th offered the following amendment #8 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4133-ECS) by striking lines 103 and 104 and by striking "(9.2)" on line 105 and inserting in its place "(9.1)".

By striking lines 160 through 162 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (18) 'Mandatory fees' means fees approved by the Georgia Student Finance Commission that are charged by a postsecondary institution to every student enrolled in that institution, regardless of the student's program of study.

By striking lines 121 through 126.

By striking lines 129 through 142 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (13.1) 'HOPE award amount' means the amount of HOPE award to be made to an eligible student as follows: (A) At an eligible public postsecondary institution, the HOPE award amount is equal to the standard annual tuition rate at such institution; or (B) At an eligible private postsecondary institution, the HOPE award amount shall be not less than $1,500.00 for half-time enrollment and not less than $3,000.00 for full-time enrollment for any academic year, subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the shortfall reserve in Code Section 50-27-13.

By striking the quotation mark at the end of line 263 and by adding after line 263 the following:
(c) A student whose family income exceeds the maximum annual household income level established annually by the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall not be

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eligible for a HOPE scholarship or grant; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to Zell Miller Scholars."

By striking lines 498 through 504 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (f) For each semester of eligibility, Zell Miller Scholars shall be awarded an amount as follows: (1) If attending an eligible public institution, a total amount equal to the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid, including approved approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester, less the amount of the HOPE award amount, if applicable; and (2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims E Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate N Thompson, C
Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 35, and the Henson, et al. amendment #8 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senator Heath of the 31st offered the following amendment #9 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4133-ECS) by inserting after "retailers;" on line 19 the following:

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to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to increase a tax exemption for contributions made to an education savings plan;

By inserting between lines 934 and 935 the following:

SECTION 16A. Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, is amended by revising paragraph (11.1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(11.1) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2007 2011: (A) An amount equal to the amount of contributions to a savings trust account established pursuant to Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 on behalf of the designated beneficiary, but not exceeding $2,000.00 $2,500.00 per beneficiary; (B) If the contributor files a separate return or single return, the sum of contributions constituting deductions on the contributor's return under this paragraph shall not exceed $2,000.00 $2,500.00 per beneficiary; (C) If the contributor files a joint return, the sum of contributions constituting deductions on the contributor's return under this paragraph shall not exceed $2,000.00 $2,500.00 per beneficiary; and (D) For purposes of this paragraph, contributions or payments for any such taxable year may be made during or after such taxable year but on or before the deadline for making contributions to an individual retirement account under federal law for such taxable year;"

Senator Heath of the 31st asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Heath amendment #9 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Shafer N Sims E Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 20.

HB 326, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Hamrick of the 30th

Thompson of the 5th

SB 86. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a "qualified local government"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 86:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to revise a definition; to modify reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide for related matters; 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. Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, is amended by revising paragraph (18) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(18) 'Qualified local government' means a county or municipality which: has adopted a basic local plan, which shall, upon request by a county or municipality, be developed by the state's regional commissions utilizing existing resources
(A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures; (B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and (C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by inserting "and" at the end of paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 50-8-7.1, relating to general powers and duties of the department, and revising paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as follows:
"(3) The department may establish rules and procedures which require that local governments submit for review any proposed action which would, based upon guidelines which the department may establish, affect regionally important resources or further any development of regional impact. Any such proposed action by a local government, (other than a regional commission,) shall be submitted for review to by the local government. government's regional commission. Any such proposed action by a regional commission shall be submitted for review to the department. Review shall be in accordance with rules and procedures established by the department. The review shall result in a public finding by the regional commission or the department, as the case may be, that the action will be in the best interest of the region and state or that it will not be in the best interest of the region and state; (4) Any conflict which remains after review pursuant to the procedures established under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be submitted to mediation or such other form of resolving conflicts as the commissioner may deem necessary; and (5) The department may decline to certify a local government as a qualified local government or may take or recommend action which would reduce state or other funding for a regional commission if such local government or regional commission, as the case may be, is a party to a conflict but fails to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department and a majority of the Board of Community Affairs, reflects a good faith effort to resolve the conflict."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or 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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller N Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate E Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 10.

SB 86, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Tate of the 38th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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SB 110. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Bulloch of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Rogers of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-25.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to further restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas or near military air space used as a bombing range and untreated municipal sewage sludge, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; to eliminate a reference to such 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims E Staton N Stone N Stoner E Tate E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 17.

SB 110, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Sims of the 12th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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SB 113. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for local government contracting powers and related requirements; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to clarify that the authority of municipal corporations to enter into certain contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to public works bidding; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, so as to clarify that the authority of counties and municipal corporations to enter into such contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; and for other purposes.
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 113:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 36-37-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of municipal property generally, so as to clarify that the authority of municipal corporations to enter into certain contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; to provide for leases of property for telecommunications towers; to provide for exemptions; to provide for terms; to provide for applicability; 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 36-37-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of municipal property generally, is amended by revising subsection (l) as follows:
"(l)(1) In addition to any other authorization or power, Where not otherwise authorized by its charter or other applicable law, the governing authority of any municipal corporation may lease or enter into a contract for valuable consideration for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property of the municipal corporation; provided, however, that pursuant to the power granted by this subsection. The authority of any municipal corporation granted pursuant to its charter or other applicable law to enter into leases or contracts for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property of the municipal corporation shall not be affected by this subsection and it shall not apply to any contracts or leases entered into pursuant to

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such authority. Where a municipal charter or other applicable law provides no authorization for leasing or contracting for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property of the municipal corporation and this subsection is to be used as authorization for that purpose, the following shall apply:
(A) Any lease or contract for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property for longer than 30 days shall be by sealed bids or by auction as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. Easements and licenses for the use of municipal property in connection with construction projects of a municipal corporation shall be exempt from this subparagraph, provided that their term is less than one year; (B) Nothing in this subsection shall have the effect of authorizing alienation of title to such property in derogation of rights, duties, and obligations imposed by prior deed, contract, or like document of similar import or shall cause the divesting of title to property dedicated to public use and not subsequently abandoned; and (C) The lessee or contractee shall not mortgage or pledge the property, lease or contract the property as security for any debt, or incur any encumbrance that could result in a lien or claim of lien against the property, lease, or contract. (2) As a condition of any Any lease or contract for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property entered into pursuant to this subsection and for longer than 30 days shall contain the following terms: (A) The lessee or contractee shall provide and maintain in force in effect throughout the term of such lease or contract sufficient liability insurance, in an amount not less than $1 million per claim, no aggregate, naming the municipality as a named insured; (B) The lessee or contractee shall assume sole responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by any act or omission of any person while on the property and shall agree to indemnify the municipality and hold it harmless from any claim, suit, or demand made by any person; and (C) The lessee or contractee shall agree to indemnify the municipality and hold it harmless from any claim, suit, or demand arising out of any improvements to the property or any indebtedness or obligations incurred by the lessee or contractee in making any such improvement to such property. (3)(A) The initial term of a lease or contract for the use of real property entered into pursuant to this subsection shall be no longer than five years and there may be one renewal period of no longer than five years, after which the lease or contract shall again be subject to sealed bids or auction. (B) When the lessee or contractee charges any person to enter or go upon the real property for recreational purposes, the consideration received by the municipal corporation for the lease or contract shall not be deemed a charge within the meaning of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 51. (C) Where real property is leased pursuant to this Code section for the erection of telecommunications towers, the initial term of a lease or contract for the use of such real property shall be no longer than ten years and there may be one renewal period

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of no longer than ten years, after which the lease or contract shall again be subject to sealed bids or auction; provided, however, that such lease shall also include provisions for the removal of the telecommunications tower structure. (4) This subsection Where this subsection is applicable, it shall apply to any lease or contract entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2010 2011. This subsection shall not effect affect any provisions of subsection (k) of this Code section."
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 Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on SB 113 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Hill was excused.

Senators Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee substitute to SB 113 (LC 25 5840S) by inserting between the period and quotation mark on line 67 the following: (5) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed so as to expand the powers of eminent domain or to otherwise provide for additional eminent domain authority for any municipal corporation. The ability for a governing authority of a municipal corporation to exercise eminent domain shall be subject to the limitations enumerated in Chapter 2 of Title 22 and the Georgia Constitution.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Heath, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 4.

SB 113, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 493 until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 6:12 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, March 10, 2011
Twenty-seventh Legislative Day

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

Senator Mullis of the 53rd 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 60.

By Representatives Maddox of the 172nd and Black of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change certain provisions relating to a service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans; to provide for a State Veterinary Education Board and its membership, powers, and duties; to provide for purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program; to provide for consideration for such purchases in the form of services rendered through the practice of certain veterinary medicine specialties in this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 114.

By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, so as to set the fee for filing an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 186. HB 199. HB 227. HB 302.

By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Davis of the 109th, Coleman of the 97th, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Williams of the 4th, Bearden of the 68th and Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to provide for additional controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooper of the 41st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Clark of the 104th, Evans of the 40th and others:
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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for statutory construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and selfadminister auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer autoinjectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Lindsey of the 54th, Yates of the 73rd, Bryant of the 160th and Collins of the 27th:
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,

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HB 315. HB 414. HB 444.

so as to adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Cooke of the 18th, Bearden of the 68th, Burns of the 157th, Brockway of the 101st, McCall of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide that it shall be a violation of law if a person's alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device from alcohol consumed before such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control ended; to provide for certain presumptions at trial of such cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 171st and Cheokas of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Aviation Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Heard County Water Authority, originally known as the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 453. By Representative Amerson of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Dawsonville Airport Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; 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 provide for definitions; to provide for the powers of the authority; 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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 466. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hahira, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 951), as amended, particularly by a home rule amendment filed with the Office of the Secretary of State January 24, 2011, so as to provide that councilmembers shall reside in their respective districts for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to election and shall continue to reside in such district during his or her period of service; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 125. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3785), as amended, so as to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Jasper County shall serve as the clerk of the magistrate court; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of the magistrate court in the event that the clerk of superior court chooses not serve as such clerk; to provide for the compensation of such clerk; 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:

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SB 246. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to provide for an increase in the employee contribution; to provide for an increase in the retirement benefit; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
SB 247. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Davis of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to who may adopt a child, so as to allow a court to consider the living arrangements of the prospective adoptive single parent in rendering a decision on a petition for adoption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
SB 248. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Brown of the 26th, Stoner of the 6th, Carter of the 42nd, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to limit the amount of funds that can be transferred from one candidate's campaign account to certain other accounts; to change a certain definition; to prohibit direct or indirect use of contributions for a campaign for a different office; to provide for a cap on the amount of any gift from a lobbyist to any elected official; to provide for certain restrictions on elected officials and certain staff regarding when such officials and staff may work as a lobbyist; to prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts in excess of a certain value to public officers; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 249. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open and public meetings, so as to require that notice of meetings of government agencies be posted on agency

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websites; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 253. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits for municipal solid waste landfill sites within two miles of a significant ground-water recharge area; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
SB 254. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Stoner of the 6th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd and Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb CountyMarietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of office of members of the authority; to change provisions relating to vacancies in office; to change provisions relating to removal of members for cause; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 255. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Hill of the 32nd, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 3 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school students' records, so as to provide that public high schools shall provide students and parents and guardians with the option of not releasing their personal information to military recruiters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
SR 359. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Brown of the 26th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Coretta Scott King in honor of Women's History Month and urging the Capitol Arts Standards

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Commission to authorize the placement of a portrait of Mrs. Coretta Scott King on the second floor of the state capitol building alongside the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 60. By Representatives Maddox of the 172nd and Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change certain provisions relating to a service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans; to provide for a State Veterinary Education Board and its membership, powers, and duties; to provide for purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program; to provide for consideration for such purchases in the form of services rendered through the practice of certain veterinary medicine specialties in this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
HB 114. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, so as to set the fee for filing an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 186. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Davis of the 109th, Coleman of the 97th, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft

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skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 199. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Williams of the 4th, Bearden of the 68th and Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to provide for additional controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 227. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooper of the 41st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Clark of the 104th, Evans of the 40th and others:
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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for statutory construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and self-administer autoinjectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 302. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Lindsey of the 54th, Yates of the 73rd, Bryant of the 160th and Collins of the 27th:
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 adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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HB 315. By Representatives Cooke of the 18th, Bearden of the 68th, Burns of the 157th, Brockway of the 101st, McCall of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide that it shall be a violation of law if a person's alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device from alcohol consumed before such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control ended; to provide for certain presumptions at trial of such cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 414. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 171st and Cheokas of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Aviation Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 444. By Representatives Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Heard County Water Authority, originally known as the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 453. By Representative Amerson of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Dawsonville Airport Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; 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 provide for definitions; to provide for the powers of the authority; 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 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.
HB 466. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hahira, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 951), as amended, particularly by a home rule amendment filed with the Office of the Secretary of State January 24, 2011, so as to provide that councilmembers shall reside in their respective districts for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to election and shall continue to reside in such district during his or her period of service; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; 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 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:
SB 140 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th District, Chairman

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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 35 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Economic Development 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 264 SB 159 SR 163

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Chance of the 16th 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 63 Do Pass by substitute SB 178 Do Pass by substitute

SB 135 Do Pass by substitute SB 245 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th 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:

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HB 52 SB 161 SB 190

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

SB 119 Do Pass SB 187 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Butterworth of the 50th 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 167 SB 177

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Goggans of the 7th 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 39 SB 136 SB 181 SB 225

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

SB 112 SB 172 SB 193 SB 236

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Natural Resources and the Environment 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 228 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th District, Chairman

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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 recommendation:

SB 98 Do Pass by substitute SB 155 Do Pass by substitute

SB 120 Do Pass by substitute SB 186 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

March 9, 2011

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:

In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Butch Miller and Senator Barry Loudermilk to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Public Safety Committee meeting on March 9th, 2011. These appointments shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

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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 recommendation:
SB 13 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Thompson of the 5th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The State 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 220 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st 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 80 HB 418 SB 176

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 375 SB 156 SB 233

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th 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 recommendation:

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SB 57 SR 233 SR 312

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

March 9, 2011

Dear Bob:
In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Frank Ginn, Lester Jackson and Buddy Carter to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Transportation Committee meeting on March 9th, 2011. These appointments shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 232 SB 76

SB 80

SB 93

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The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Jackson of the 24th

Tolleson of the 20th

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Cowsert Staton

Jackson, B. (Excused) Tippins

Rogers Tolleson (Excused)

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Hill of the 4th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Steve Miller of Reidsville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 355. By Senator Grant of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Baldwin County Mayor's Commission on Youth Leadership and the High Achievers Program; and for other purposes.

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SR 356. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the heroic service of Officer Mike Norris; and for other purposes.
SR 357. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Heath of the 31st, Butler of the 55th, Brown of the 26th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Coca-Cola Company on its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 358. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Brown of the 26th, Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Taffi Dollar in honor of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.
SR 360. By Senator Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Ryan Waldrop; and for other purposes.
SR 361. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Ginn of the 47th, Goggans of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Ralph T. Hudgens upon his election as Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 362. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Albers of the 56th, Tippins of the 37th, Davis of the 22nd and Thompson of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Robert Sanders for his contributions to education and politics; and for other purposes.
SR 363. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Goggans of the 7th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Warren Parsons, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 364. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th, Williams of the 19th, James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Freida Jane Ferguson Ellis; and for other purposes.

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SR 365. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th and Fort of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Rachel Willis; and for other purposes.
SR 366. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Sheila M. McNeill, past national president of the Navy League of the United States and current president of The Camden Partnership; and for other purposes.
SR 367. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending WrestleMania XXVII and recognizing March 30 through April 4, 2011, as WrestleMania Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 368. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Hamrick of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Thompson of the 33rd, Henson of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the band Drivin' 'N' Cryin'; and for other purposes.
SR 369. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Charles Wadsworth; and for other purposes.
SR 370. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mr. Elmer Robert Byrd; and for other purposes.
SR 371. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Brown of the 26th, Rogers of the 21st and Cowsert of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2011 Senate interns for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.
SR 372. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Brown of the 26th, Rogers of the 21st and Cowsert of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2011 Senate aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.

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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

Thursday March 10, 2011 Twenty-seventh Legislative Day

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

HB 375

Williams of the 19th MONTGOMERY COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4115), so as to provide for staggering of terms of office for commission districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 418

Ginn of the 47th OGLETHORPE COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Oglethorpe County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; 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 local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Cowsert
Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, L James
Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman 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 Davenport of the 44th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Carlo A. Musso.

Senator Miller of the 49th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Public Safety Committee and committed to the Senate Transportation Committee:

SB 239. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the operation of an unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate, revalidation decal, or county decal, so as to provide for a presumption of residency under certain circumstances for drivers of vehicles displaying an out-of-state license plate; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 239 was committed to the Senate Transportation Committee.

Senator Chance of the 16th recognized and commended the town of Tyrone's centennial anniversary, commended by SR 211, adopted previously. Mayor Don Rehwaldt addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Carter of the 1st recognized members of the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, commended by SR 334, adopted previously. Executive Director Jennifer Hale addressed the Senate briefly.

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SB 79

Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; provide for phase-in period (ED&Y-1st)

SB 81

Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for the practice of pharmacy (Substitute)(H&HS-1st)

SB 160

Elections; public utility corporations; political campaigns (Substitute) (ETHICS-9th)

SB 96

Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; certain employees of the Natural Resources Dept. shall be eligible for membership (RET-8th)

SB 100

Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition (Substitute)(H&HS-28th)

SB 108

Public Utilities; universal service fund; provisions; provide for creation/maintenance from the proceeds of the sale/lease of certain facilities (Substitute)(RI&U-48th)

SB 147

Public Officials; prohibit from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; penalties (Substitute)(ETHICS-54th)

SB 162

Rules of the Road; provide driving under influence of alcohol/drugs by illegal alien is a felony (JUDY-3rd)

SB 151

State-wide Reserve Ratio; extend suspension of adjustments; provide for increase in the overall rate (I&L-8th)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 79. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no

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less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd offered the following amendment #1:
Amend Senate Bill 79 (LC 28 5486) by inserting on line 12 after "2012," the following: unless otherwise provided by local law,

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Carter of the 1st objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Jackson of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman
Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 33, and the Jackson of the 2nd amendment #1 was lost.

Senator Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #2:

Amend SB 79 (LC 28 5486) by inserting after "offices." on line 29 "On and after January 1, 2015, the General Assembly by local law may provide for terms of less than four years for members of local boards of education."

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Jackson of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 19, and the Carter of the 1st amendment #2 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims

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N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Y Mullis

Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 22.

SB 79, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 79.

Senator Goggans of the 7th recognized and congratulated the Clinch County High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship, commended by SR 248, adopted previously. Head Coach Jim Dickerson addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Orrock of the 36th, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, and the President recognized and honored Mrs. Freida Jane Ferguson Ellis, commended by SR 364, adopted today. Mrs. Freida Ellis addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Orrock of the 36th recognized the band Drivin' 'N' Cryin', commended by SR 368, adopted today. Kevn Kenny addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 81. By Senator Carter of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for mental and physical examinations of licensees or applicants for the practice of pharmacy and for applicants for registration as pharmacy technicians under certain circumstances; 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 81:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for mental and physical examinations of licensees or applicants for the practice of pharmacy and for applicants for registration as pharmacy technicians under certain circumstances; to provide for nondisclosure examination results under 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. Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, is amended by revising paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 26-4-28, relating to powers, duties, and authority of the State Board of Pharmacy, as follows:
"(7)(A) The regulation of other employees in the prescription or pharmacy department, including but not limited to the registration and regulation of pharmacy technicians. The board shall be required to establish the minimum qualifications for the registration of pharmacy technicians and shall be authorized to require the completion of a background check and criminal history record check for each person applying for registration as a pharmacy technician in this state. The certificate of registration, once issued, may be valid for no more than two years and shall be renewable biennially upon payment of a renewal fee and compliance with such other conditions as the board may establish by rule or regulation. The board shall be authorized to deny registration, to deny renewal, or to revoke or suspend the registration of a pharmacy technician for any of the grounds set forth in Code Section 26-4-60 or Code Section 43-1-19. However, said denial of a technician application, denial of the renewal of a certificate, or suspension or revocation of a technician registration shall not be considered a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' but said applicant or registrant shall be entitled to an appearance before the board. The board shall be required to establish and maintain a registry of pharmacy technicians in this state which contains the name and home address of each pharmacy technician and his or her employer and location of employment. The board shall establish a process by which the pharmacist in charge of each pharmacy shall provide updated information on the pharmacy technicians in the pharmacy. The board may establish and collect fees from pharmacy technicians, their employers, or both for the registration of pharmacy technicians and maintenance of the registry;.
(B)(i) In enforcing this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a registrant or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by licensed health care providers designated by the board. The results of such

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examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing as a pharmacy technician in this state or who shall file an application for a certificate of registration to practice pharmacy in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing before the board, upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a registrant or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond his or her control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any registrant or applicant who is prohibited from practicing as a pharmacy technician under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that he or she can resume or begin practicing as a pharmacy technician with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (ii) For the purposes of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a registrant or applicant, including psychiatric records; and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing as a pharmacy technician in this state or who shall file an application for a certificate of registration to practice as a pharmacy technician in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to the board's obtaining any such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board, upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. (iii) If any registrant or applicant could, in the absence of this paragraph, invoke a privilege to prevent the disclosure of the results of the examination provided for in division (i) of this subparagraph or the records relating to the mental or physical condition of such registrant or applicant obtained pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph, all such information shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public, nor shall any part of the record containing such information be used against any registrant or applicant in any other type of proceeding;"
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 26-4-60, relating to grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to grant licenses relating to pharmacists, as follows:
"(7)(A) Becoming unfit or incompetent to practice pharmacy by reason of: (A)(i) Intemperance in the use of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or habit-forming drugs or stimulants; or

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(B)(ii) Any abnormal physical or mental condition which threatens the safety of persons to whom such person may compound or dispense prescriptions, drugs, or devices or for whom he or she might manufacture, prepare, or package or supervise the manufacturing, preparation, or packaging of prescriptions, drugs, or devices;. (B) In enforcing this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by licensed health care providers designated by the board. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing pharmacy in this state or who shall file an application for a license to practice pharmacy in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing before the board, upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a licensee or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond his or her control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any licensee or applicant who is prohibited from practicing pharmacy under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that he or she can resume or begin the practice of pharmacy with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (C) For the purposes of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, including psychiatric records; and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing pharmacy in this state or who shall file an application for a license to practice pharmacy in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to the board's obtaining any such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board, upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. (D) If any licensee or applicant could, in the absence of this paragraph, invoke a privilege to prevent the disclosure of the results of the examination provided for in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph or the records relating to the mental or physical condition of such licensee or applicant obtained pursuant to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, all such information shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public, nor shall any part of the record containing such information be used against any licensee or applicant in any other type of proceeding;"

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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, there were no objections, 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:

Albers Y Balfour
Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 2. SB 81, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 160. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 160:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to authorize public utility corporations that are regulated by the Public Service Commission to make political campaign contributions; to provide for exceptions; to prohibit certain contributions to candidates for and members of the Public Service Commission; 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 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, is amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 21-5-30, relating to contributions made to candidate or campaign committee or for recall of a public officer, as follows:
"(f)(1) A person acting on behalf of For purposes of this subsection, the term: (A) 'Public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission' includes, but is not limited to, an electric membership corporation. (B) 'Electric membership corporation' means a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission operating as an electric membership corporation under the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46.
(2) Except as limited by Code Section 21-5-30.1 or this subsection, a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission shall not make, directly or indirectly, any contribution be allowed to make contributions to a political campaign campaigns. This subsection shall not apply to motor carriers whose rates are not regulated by the Public Service Commission. Any person who knowingly violates this subsection with respect to a member of the Public Service Commission, a candidate for the Public Service Commission, or the campaign committee of a candidate for the Public Service Commission shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both; and any person who knowingly violates this subsection with respect to any other public officer, a candidate for such other public office, or the campaign committee of a candidate for such other public office shall be guilty of a misdemeanor Any contributions made by a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission to a political campaign shall not be included as recoverable costs in any rate-making or rate-setting proceedings before the Public Service Commission. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code section or any other provision of law to the contrary, no electric membership corporation and no nonprofit corporation, group, or association, the membership of which consists of

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electric membership corporations, shall be authorized to make any contribution to a political campaign. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit a nonprofit corporation, group, or association, the membership of which consists of electric membership corporations, from establishing, administering, and soliciting contributions for a political action committee from officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and members of such entities so long as such actions and contributions do not otherwise violate the provisions of this chapter."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 21-5-30.1, relating to contributions by regulated entities to elected executive officers or candidates, as follows:
"21-5-30.1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the definitions set forth in Code Section 21-5-3 shall be applicable to the provisions of this Code section. As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Campaign committee' means the candidate, person, or committee which accepts contributions to bring about the nomination for election or election of an individual to the office of an elected executive officer. (2) 'Contribution' means a gift, subscription, membership, loan, forgiveness of debt, advance or deposit of money, or anything of value conveyed or transferred for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of an individual to the office of an elected executive officer or encouraging the holder of such office to seek reelection. The term 'contribution' shall include the payment of a qualifying fee for and on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer and any other payment or purchase made for and on behalf of the holder of the office of an elected executive officer or for or on behalf of a candidate for that office when such payment or purchase is made for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of the candidate and is made pursuant to the request or authority of the holder of such office, the candidate, the campaign committee of the candidate, or any other agent of the holder of such office or the candidate. The term 'contribution' shall not include the value of personal services performed by persons who serve on a voluntary basis without compensation from any source. (3) 'Elected executive officer' means the Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Commissioner of Labor, and members of the Public Service Commission. (4) 'Political action committee' means any committee, club, association, partnership, corporation, labor union, or other group of persons which receives donations aggregating in excess of $1,000.00 during a calendar year from persons who are members or supporters of the committee and which distributes these funds as contributions to one or more campaign committees of candidates for public office. Such term does not mean a campaign committee. (5) 'Regulated entity' means any person who is required by law to be licensed by an

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elected executive officer or a board under the jurisdiction of an elected executive officer, any person who leases property owned by or for a state department, or any person who engages in a business or profession which is regulated by an elected executive officer or by a board under the jurisdiction of an elected executive officer, or any public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission. For purposes of this paragraph, public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission shall have the same meaning as provided by subsection (f) of Code Section 21-5-30. (b) No regulated entity and no person or political action committee acting on behalf of a regulated entity shall make a contribution to or on behalf of a person holding office as an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a campaign committee of any such candidate. (c) No person holding office as an elected executive officer and no candidate for the office of an elected executive officer and no campaign committee of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer shall accept a contribution in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to prevent any person who may be employed by a regulated entity, including a person in whose name a license or lease is held, or who is an officer of a regulated entity from voluntarily making a campaign contribution from that person's personal funds to or on behalf of a person holding office as an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a campaign committee of any such candidate; provided, however, that: (1) The elected executive officer or candidate receiving one or more campaign contributions described in this subsection shall in his or her disclosure report under Code Section 21-5-34 separately identify each contribution and the total of contributions which he or she knows or should have reason to know are described in this subsection; and (2) It shall be unlawful for any regulated entity or elected executive officer to require another by coercive action to make any such contribution."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Henson of the 41st, Jackson of the 2nd, Sims of the 12th, Brown of the 26th and Carter of the 42nd offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Ethics Committee substitute to SB 160 (LC 36 1861S) by inserting between lines 107 and 108 the following: Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"21-5-77. It shall be unlawful for a lobbyist to make a single item gift to a public officer where the value of the individual gift is more than $100.00."

SECTION 4.

Senator Balfour of the 9th requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the amendment.

The President ruled the amendment not germane.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn N Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones N Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 13.

SB 160, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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Senator Ramsey of the 43rd recognized Samuel King, Superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 96. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Millar of the 40th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to provide that certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources shall be eligible for membership in such fund; 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
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 10, 2011
The Honorable Tim Golden State Senator State Capitol, Room 121-G Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 96 (LC 21 1088)
Dear Senator Golden:
This bill would amend general provisions relating to definitions under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. Specifically, this bill would clarify the definition of `peace officer' to mean a person who is compensated at least 32 hours per week to preserve public order, protect life and property, enforce criminal statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or detect crimes and who have general arrest powers.

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This is to certify that this bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

SB 96, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 100. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to SB 100:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; 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 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (1.2) as follows:
"(1.2) 'Approved nursing education program' located in this state means a nursing education program approved by the board as meeting criteria established by the board. An 'approved nursing education program' located outside this state means a nursing education program that the board has determined to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board. In order to be approved by the board, a nursing education program must be one that is offered by:
(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (B) An institution of the Technical College System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (C) A nonprofit postsecondary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or (D) A proprietary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or (E) A nonprofit postsecondary institution of higher education that is a four-year institution that is not accredited in accordance with subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, but whose curriculum has been determined by the board to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board for other approved nursing education programs."
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.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby
Davenport Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 1.

SB 100, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 108. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Unterman of the 45th, Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SB 108:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to change certain provisions relating to the purpose of the fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; 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 "Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act."
SECTION 2. Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall create for each electing distribution company a universal service fund for the purpose of:
(1) Assuring that gas is available for sale by marketers to firm retail customers within the territory certificated to each such marketer; (2) Enabling the electing distribution company to expand its facilities and service in the public interest. Such expansion of facilities may include a natural gas fueling infrastructure for motor vehicles at the discretion of the commission; and (3) Assisting low-income residential consumers in times of emergency as determined by the commission, and consumers of the regulated provider of natural gas in accordance with Code Section 46-4-166."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, as follows:
"(c) The fund shall be created and maintained from time to time from the following sources:
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electing distribution company authorized by this article; (3) A surcharge to the rates for firm distribution service of the electing distribution company authorized for such purpose by the commission from time to time; (4) Surcharges on customers receiving interruptible service over the electing distribution company's distribution system imposed by the commission in accordance with Code Section 46-4-154; (5) Refunds of deposits required by marketers as a condition for service, if such refunds have not been delivered to or claimed by the consumer within two years; (6) Funds deposited by marketers in accordance with Code Section 46-4-160.3; and (7) The proceeds from the sale or lease of facilities financed from the universal service fund; and (7)(8) Any other payments to the fund provided by law."

SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, to read as follows:
"(h) In no event shall an electing distribution company, who receives a distribution from the fund, sell or lease any facilities to any person, including an affiliate, for less than the higher of the net book value or fair market value of such facility without approval by the commission."

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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Rogers
Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. SB 108, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Shafer of the 48th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 147. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Thompson of the 33rd, Brown of the 26th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit public officials from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 147:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit public officials from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for renewal of such licenses; 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 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, is amended by revising subsection

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(a) of Code Section 45-10-28, relating to penalties for violation of the part, as follows: "(a)(1) Any appointed public official or employee who violates Code Section 45-1022, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26, or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) Removal from office or employment; (B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (2) Any elected public official who violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-1024, or 45-10-26, or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 4510-26, or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-10-29. (a) Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a public official shall not be authorized to waive any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or to his or her business. (b) Any license that has been issued by a public official by waiving any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or to his or her business shall not be renewed until and unless the license holder has satisfied all of the requirements for securing a renewal license as well as any requirement that had been waived for the issuance of the original license. (c) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Staton of the 18th and Brown of the 26th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Ethics Committee substitute to SB 147 (LC 29 4693S) by designating subsection (c) on line 38 as subsection (d) and adding between lines 37 and 38 the following:

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(c) Any license that has been issued by a public official by waiving any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or his or her business shall bear a disclaimer in all capital letters in boldface type that states: 'NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS LICENSE WAS SELF-ISSUED BY (NAME OF PUBLIC OFFICIAL) WITHOUT THE HOLDER FULLY MEETING THE LEGAL, EDUCATIONAL, OR TESTING REQUIREMENTS.' Said disclaimer shall be included in any public listing or directory of license holders.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour N Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort
Ginn N Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 47, nays 5, and the Staton, Brown amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 147, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Goggans of the 7th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 162. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Hamrick of the 30th 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 driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by a person who is an illegal alien is a felony; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Henson of the 41st moved that SB 162 be placed on the Table.

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

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N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn E Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 20, nays 34; the motion lost, and SB 162 was not placed on the Table.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk

Y Murphy N Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon N Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 18.

SB 162, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that SB 151 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and SB 151 was placed on the Table.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:23 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, March 11, 2011
Twenty-eighth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 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 47.

By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Sheldon of the 105th, Peake of the 137th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to authorize insurers to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for minimum standards for such policies; to provide for certain notices; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 91.

By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense

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HB 110. HB 125. HB 147. HB 158.

shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to provide for a vacant property registry; to provide for a definition; to provide for required elements of a form for such registration; to provide for exemptions and maximum fees for such registration and for removal from the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 143rd and Pak of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Maxwell of the 17th and England of the 108th:
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,

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so as to change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 198.

By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Lane of the 167th, Anderson of the 117th, Powell of the 29th and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to extend sunset dates for real estate or personal property filing fees, the state-wide uniform automated information system, and the collection and remittance of real estate or personal property filing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 205.

By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th, Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-782 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Lemon Law," so as to revise the definition of the term "consumer" for purposes of such law; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 390.

By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 34th, Jacobs of the 80th, Pak of the 102nd and Holcomb of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal or certiorari by the state in criminal cases, so as to authorize the state to have the right of direct appeal rather than seeking a certificate for immediate review when a defendant's motion for new trial or extraordinary motion of new trial is granted; 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 326.

By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship

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and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 179.

By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

HB 78.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

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

SB 256. By Senator Davis of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insanity and mental

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incompetency in criminal proceedings, so as to provide for consideration of the victim's impact statement in a commitment hearing proceeding following a plea of insanity or mental incompetency at the time of the crime; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 257. By Senators Gooch of the 51st and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 62A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to clarify that development authorities are authorized to conduct redevelopment; to modify provisions related to mandatory initial and continuing training for directors and members of development authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development Committee.
SB 258. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors, officers, compensation, adoption of bylaws, delegation of powers and duties, conflicts of interest, and audits relative to development authorities, and Code Section 36-62A-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics and conflicts of interest regarding members of development authorities, so as to modify provisions relating to the conduct of directors of local development authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development Committee.
SR 379. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Bethel of the 54th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Heath of the 31st, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Minerals Management Service of the United States Department of the Interior to include all outer continental shelf planning areas in its proposed five-year plan for 2012 through 2017 and to approve the broadest possible five-year plan for offshore development; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

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SR 380. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of SGT Harold Wiggins and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 381. By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Rogers of the 21st, Thompson of the 33rd, Tippins of the 37th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 47. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Sheldon of the 105th, Peake of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to authorize insurers to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for minimum standards for such policies; to provide for certain notices; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,

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relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 110. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to provide for a vacant property registry; to provide for a definition; to provide for required elements of a form for such registration; to provide for exemptions and maximum fees for such registration and for removal from the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
HB 125. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 147. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 143rd and Pak of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right

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to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 158. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Maxwell of the 17th and England of the 108th:
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 change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 198. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Lane of the 167th, Anderson of the 117th, Powell of the 29th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to extend sunset dates for real estate or personal property filing fees, the statewide uniform automated information system, and the collection and remittance of real estate or personal property filing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 205. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th, Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-782 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Lemon Law," so as to revise the definition of the term "consumer" for purposes of such law; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 390. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 34th, Jacobs of the 80th, Pak of the 102nd and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal or certiorari by the state in

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criminal cases, so as to authorize the state to have the right of direct appeal rather than seeking a certificate for immediate review when a defendant's motion for new trial or extraordinary motion of new trial is granted; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Agriculture 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:

HB 223 SB 188 SB 206

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

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

Mr. President:

The Education and Youth 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 87 SB 184 SB 227

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

SB 183 Do Pass SB 185 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Millar of the 40th 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 recommendation:

SB 101 SB 163

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby of the 13th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Finance 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 234 Do Pass by substitute

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

Mr. President:

The Government Oversight 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 141 SB 223

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 32nd 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 166 SB 203 SB 252

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

SB 199 Do Pass SB 251 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Goggans of the 7th 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 50 SB 191 SB 229

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Natural Resources and the Environment 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 157 SB 211 SB 218

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th 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 recommendation:

SB 102 SB 231

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

March 10, 2011

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Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Bob:
In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Lindsey Tippins and Jeff Mullis to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Public Safety Committee meeting on March 10th, 2011. These appointments shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

Mr. President:

The Regulated Industries and 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 78 SB 114 SB 250

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Shafer of the 48th 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:

SB 12 SB 210

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 recommendation:
SB 41 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Thompson of the 5th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The State 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 214 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st 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 436 SB 200 SB 202 SB 249

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

SB 129 SB 201 SB 237

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th 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 recommendation:

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SB 239 SB 240 SR 343

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

March 10, 2011

Secretary Bob Ewing State Senate Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:

In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Frank Ginn to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Transportation Committee meeting on March 10th, 2011. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

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Mr. President:

The Veterans, Military and Homeland Security 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 219 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 52 SB 57 SB 135 SB 161 SB 181 SB 225 SR 233

HB 80 SB 63 SB 136 SB 167 SB 186 SB 233 SR 312

HB 264 SB 98 SB 140 SB 172 SB 187 SB 236

SB 13 SB 112 SB 155 SB 176 SB 190 SB 245

SB 35 SB 119 SB 156 SB 177 SB 193 SR 163

SB 39 SB 120 SB 159 SB 178 SB 220 SR 228

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Gooch of the 51st introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Michael Rodgers of Dahlonega, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Bulloch of the 11th

Ramsey of the 43rd

Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Jackson of the 24th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Jackson was excused.

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Williams of the 19th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Williams was excused.

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Rogers of the 21st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Rogers was excused.

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Staton of the 18th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Staton was excused.

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

Albers Bethel Brown Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, L Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Mullis Murphy Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman

Not answering were Senators:

Balfour Gooch Miller Rogers (Excused)

Bulloch (Excused) Jackson, B. (Excused) Orrock Staton (Excused)

Davenport James Ramsey (Excused) Williams (Excused)

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

Senators:

Davenport Orrock

Gooch

James

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 373. By Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Garnett Rhodes on the grand occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.

SR 374. By Senator Chance of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Christine Wrlen; and for other purposes.

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SR 375. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the German Consulate; and for other purposes.
SR 376. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Balfour of the 9th, Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2009 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
SR 377. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Crosby of the 13th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Janice Brown; and for other purposes.
SR 378. By Senator Bethel of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory "Dalton" Lane; and for other purposes.
SR 382. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the life and achievements of Mr. Grady Evans Brooks; and for other purposes.
SR 383. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Bethel of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team; and for other purposes.
SR 384. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Prostate Cancer Pledge and recognizing Monday, March 14, 2011, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; 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
Friday March 11, 2011 Twenty-eighth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

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Carter of the 1st Jackson of the 2nd CITY OF SAVANNAH AND 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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to remove certain qualifications for local board of education members; to restore terms of office for board members to four-year staggered terms; 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.
Davenport of the 44th Jeffares of the 17th Jones of the 10th HENRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Henry County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Davenport of the 44th Jeffares of the 17th Jones of the 10th HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4159), so as to provide for terms of office; to change the method of filling vacancies; 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 202 SB 237 HB 436

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Davenport of the 44th Jeffares of the 17th Jones of the 10th HENRY COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Henry County Governmental Services Authority," approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4014), so as to add airport facilities within the definition of the term "authority"; to modify and clarify the powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds; to modify the investments authorized for moneys of the authority; to expand the purpose of the authority to include providing public airports and landing fields; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mullis of the 53rd CITY OF SUMMERVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Summerville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mullis of the 53rd CITY OF MENLO
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo; 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for effective dates; 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 local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden
Gooch

Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
E Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman E 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 Grant of the 25th recognized Senior Trooper Mark Bracewell, commended by SR 240, adopted previously. Senior Trooper Mark Bracewell addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Grant of the 25th recognized Mr. Gordon Lowe, commended by SR 241, adopted previously. Mr. Gordon Lowe addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Rogers of the 21st recognized Sara Christiana Loudermilk, commended by SR 341, adopted previously. Sara Christiana Loudermilk addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Sims of the 12th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th moved to engross HB 232, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

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Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown E Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and HB 232 was engrossed.

Senator Hooks of the 14th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER:

SB 79

Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; provide for phase-in period (ED&Y-1st)

SENATE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011
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HB 232

Lobbyists; commission salesperson not required; prohibition not apply (Substitute)(ETHICS-30th) Lindsey-54th

SB 26

Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency (GvtO-48th)

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SB 76

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; revise provisions; uncompensated trauma care (Substitute)(H&HS-53rd)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 232. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Smyre of the 132nd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.
The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to HB 232:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Ethics in Government Act," so as to authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; to provide for the method by which the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission shall deliver certain notices to certain officials; to provide an exception to the requirement that filers provide e-mail addresses; to provide that campaign finance disclosure statements and financial disclosure statements of certain local officials may be filed by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery; to redefine the term "lobbyist" and thereby provide that certain persons who engage only incidentally in certain activities shall not be regulated as lobbyists; to provide that persons who are bona fide employed as salespersons shall not be subject to regulation as vendor lobbyists; to change certain expenditure triggers for lobbyist registration; to provide for a grace period for the filing of lobbyist disclosure reports; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Ethics in Government Act," is amended in Code Section 21-5-6, relating to powers of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, by revising division (b)(14)(C)(i) as follows:
"(C)(i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of Code Section 21-5-7.1, to pay a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation contained in any report required by this chapter or for each failure to comply with any other provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter; provided, however, that a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000.00 may be imposed for a second occurrence of a violation of the same provision and a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000.00 may be imposed for each third or subsequent occurrence of a violation of the same provision. In imposing a penalty or late filing fee under this chapter, the commission may waive or suspend such penalty or fee if the imposition of such penalty or fee would impose an undue hardship on the person required to pay such penalty or fee. The commission may also waive or suspend a penalty or fee in the case of failure to file or late filing of a report if there are no items to be included in the report. For the purposes of the penalties imposed by this division, the same error, act, omission, or inaccurate entry shall be considered a single violation if the error, act, omission, or inaccurate entry appears multiple times on the same report or causes further errors, omissions, or inaccurate entries in that report or in any future reports or further violations in that report or in any future reports."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-5-14, relating to filers' provision of e-mail addresses to the commission, as follows:
"21-5-14. (a) Each Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, each individual required by this chapter to file a report or disclosure statement with the commission shall provide the commission, in writing, with a current e-mail address and shall advise the commission, in writing, of any change to such address within ten days of any change to such address. Such information shall be provided to the commission prior to January 31 each year. (b) City, county, and school board officials are not required to provide an e-mail address to the commission."
SECTION 3 . Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 21-5-15 to read as follows:

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"21-5-15. When the commission gives notice to a local official referred to in subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 of any of the actions listed in this Code section, such notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery. This Code section shall apply with respect to any notice of: the filing of a complaint; a technical defect in a filing; a failure to make a timely filing; or a late fee or other penalty."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-34, relating to campaign contribution disclosure reports, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (k) as follows:
"(k)(1) In addition to other penalties provided under this chapter, a late fee of $125.00 shall be imposed for each report that is filed late, and notice of such late fee shall be sent to the candidate and the candidate's committee by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and shall include the schedule of increasing late fees for late filings and the dates upon which such late fees shall be increased. In addition, a late fee of $250.00 shall be imposed on the fifteenth day after the due date for such report if the report has not been filed by such date; provided, however, that a 15 day extension period shall be granted on the final report. A late fee of $1,000.00 shall be imposed on the forty-fifth day after the due date for such report if such report has not been filed. Campaign committee funds shall not be used to pay such penalty. Notice by electronic means does not satisfy the requirements of this paragraph; and any increased late fees shall be stayed until at least ten days after proper notice has been given as specified in this paragraph."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-34.1, relating to electronic filing of campaign contribution disclosure reports, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) Candidates seeking election to county or municipal offices shall may use electronic means to file their campaign contribution disclosure reports with the commission upon having raised or spent a minimum of $20,000.00 in an election cycle, but contributions and expenditures received or made prior to reaching such threshold need not be electronically filed if previously reported, except as cumulative totals. Under that threshold, electronic filing is permitted and encouraged but not required or may file by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-50, relating to filing of financial disclosure statements, by revising subsection (d) and paragraph (1) of subsection (f) as follows:
"(d) All state-wide elected officials and members of the General Assembly shall file financial disclosure statements electronically with the commission. Local officials referred to in subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 may

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file electronically or may file by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery." "(f) (1) In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, a late fee of $125.00 shall be imposed for each financial disclosure statement that is filed late, and notice of such late fee shall be sent to the board member, candidate, and the candidate's committee by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and shall include the schedule of increasing late fees for late filings and the dates upon which such late fees shall be increased. In addition, a late fee of $250.00 shall be imposed on the fifteenth day after the due date for such statement if such statement has not been filed. A late fee of $1,000.00 shall be imposed on the forty-fifth day after the due date for such statement if the statement has not been filed. Campaign committee funds shall not be used to pay such penalty. Notice by electronic means shall not satisfy the requirements of this paragraph; and any increased late fees shall be stayed until at least ten days after proper notice has been given as specified in this paragraph."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-70, relating to terms applicable to Article 4, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) 'Lobbyist' means, subject to the qualifications at the end of this paragraph: (A) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes is compensated specifically for undertaking 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 $1,000.00 in a calendar year, not including the person's 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 is compensated specifically for undertaking to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) 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 $1,000.00 in a calendar year, not including the person's 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 (22) of Code Section 21-5-3, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution;

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(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; (G) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, is hired specifically to undertake influencing a public officer or state agency in the selection of a vendor to supply any goods or services to any state agency but does not include any employee or independent contractor of the vendor solely on the basis that such employee or independent contractor participates in soliciting a bid or in preparing a written bid, written proposal, or other document relating to a potential sale to a state agency and shall not include a bona fide salesperson who sells to or contracts with a state agency for goods or services and who does not otherwise engage in activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) or (H) through (J) of this paragraph; (H) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, is hired specifically to undertake is compensated specifically for undertaking to promote or oppose the passage of any rule or regulation of any state agency; (I) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes is compensated specifically for undertaking to promote or oppose any matter before the State Transportation Board; or (J) Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 $1,000.00 in a calendar year, not including the person's own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material, to promote or oppose any matter before the State Transportation Board. The provisions of subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), (F), (G), (H), and (I) of this paragraph shall apply only where the person in question spends more than 10 percent of his or her working hours engaged in the activities described in one or more of those subparagraphs. In the case of a person who is employed by a single employer, the 10 percent test shall be applied to all time worked for that employer. In the case of a person who is employed by more than one employer or retained by more than one client, the 10 percent test shall be applied separately with respect to time spent working for each employer and each client. A person who spends less than 10 percent of his or her time working for an employer or client engaged in such activities shall not be required to register as or be subject to regulation as a lobbyist for that employer or client. In applying the 10 percent test, time spent in planning, researching, or preparing for activities described in subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), (F), (G), (H), and (I) of this paragraph shall be counted as time engaged in such activities. When registration is required, the time of registration shall be as provided in Code Section 21-5-71."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-71, relating to registration of lobbyists, by revising subsection (a) as follows:

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"(a)(1) No Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, no person shall engage in lobbying as defined by this article unless such person is registered with the commission as a lobbyist. The commission shall not allow a person who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude in the courts of this state or an offense that, had it occurred in this state, would constitute a felony involving moral turpitude under the laws of this state to become a registered lobbyist unless ten years or more have elapsed since the completion of the person's sentence. The administration of this article is vested in the commission. (2) When a person is hired or retained as an employee or agent or independent contractor and under the agreement of the parties the primary duties, or a substantial part of the duties, of the person will involve lobbying activities, the person shall register as a lobbyist before commencing lobbying activities. (3) When paragraph (2) does not apply there shall be a lookback period of each calendar month for determining whether the 10 percent test of paragraph (5) of Code Section 21-5-70 has been met. If at the end of any month the 10 percent test has been met during that month, the person shall register as a lobbyist within five days after the last day of that month and shall in his or her initial disclosure report include all prior lobbying expenditures in that calendar year."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist disclosure reports, by adding a new subsection (i) to read as follows:
"(i) All lobbyists shall have a grace period of three business days in filing all disclosure reports."
SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. It is the express intention of the General Assembly that this Act be applied retroactively to January 10, 2011, as well as prospectively.
SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey

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N Brown E Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 13.

HB 232, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that the following bill, having been placed on the Table on Thursday, March 10, 2011, be taken from the Table:

SB 151. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and Balfour of the 9th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-156 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State-wide Reserve Ratio, so as to extend suspension of adjustments based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio for the calendar year 2012; to provide for an increase in the overall rate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 151 was taken from the Table.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 6-3.5(b), SB 151, having been taken from the Table, was placed at the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar.
The Calendar was resumed.

SB 26. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Sims of the 12th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Albers of the 56th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and

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possession of firearms, so as to prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency; to provide civil remedies for violations; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown E Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 12.

SB 26, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 76. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Stoner of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to SB 76:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; 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 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) For the first two fiscal years in which funds are appropriated to the commission for distribution, to distribute such funds in the following areas with the priority for distribution to be set by majority vote of the commission:
(A) Physician uncompensated trauma care services provided in designated trauma centers; (B) Emergency medical service uncompensated trauma care services provided to patients transported to designated trauma centers and to trauma patients transported to out-of-state hospitals as approved by the commission; (C) Uncompensated trauma care services of designated trauma centers; (D) Trauma care readiness costs for designated or certified trauma care service providers; and (E) Trauma care service start-up costs for providers seeking a trauma care designation or certification. The commission shall adopt a formula that prioritizes the distribution of state appropriated funds that may be implemented during the third state fiscal year in which funds are appropriated to the commission for distribution. Such formula shall be evaluated and modified, if needed, every two years thereafter;"
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

SB 76, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Butch Miller

State and Local Governmental Operations

District 49

Economic Development

325-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

Natural Resources and the Environment

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/11/11

I would like to vote yes SB 76. respectfully, /s/ Butch Miller

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SB 151. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and Balfour of the 9th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-156 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State-wide Reserve Ratio, so as to extend suspension of adjustments based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio for the calendar year 2012; to provide for an increase in the overall rate; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown E Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 5.

SB 151, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Serving as doctor of the day was Dr. Matthew J. Watson.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 493 until 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 3:17 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 14, 2011
Twenty-ninth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 308. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law," so as to provide for the duties of the boards of trustees of public retirement systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 314.

By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Neal of the 1st and Coleman of the 97th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact "Jessie's Law"; to provide for a definition; to provide that foster care students are granted excused absences from school to attend court proceedings relating to such students' foster care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 364.

By Representative Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Peachtree City to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of

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HB 459.
HB 481. HB 482. HB 483.

Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd, Fludd of the 66th and Long of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority and to provide for the membership 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, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Mills of the 25th, Sheldon of the 105th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the Town of Braselton, approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4100), so as to correct the initial terms of office for board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Fludd of the 66th and Jordan of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Magistrate Court of Fayette County, approved April 1, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4707), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, 4406), so as to modify the qualifications and the salary of the magistrate court judges of Fayette County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Burns of the 157th and Tankersley of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Bulloch County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 484. HB 495. HB 496.

By Representatives Meadows of the 5th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gordon County Public Facilities 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, earnings, and contract payments of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Fludd of the 66th, Jordan of the 77th and Heckstall of the 62nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fayetteville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Hiltonia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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SB 154. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent; to provide for a change in the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for compensation; to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; to repeal a specific former Act and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 173. By Senator Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hancock County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SR 15.

By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee on Water Supply; and for other purposes.

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

SB 259. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Natural Resources and its

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officers, meetings, quorum, compensation of members, and reimbursement of members for expenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to compensation and reimbursement of members for expenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
SB 260. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Brown of the 26th, Carter of the 42nd, Shafer of the 48th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of clerks or probate judges acting as clerks, so as to provide that clerks shall provide for the scanning and electronic retention of wills; to provide that clerks shall create a registry of powers of attorney executed by elder persons; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to provide that any general power of attorney executed by an elder person must be recorded in the probate court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 261. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Tippins of the 37th, Davis of the 22nd and Stone of the 23rd:
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 supporting certain prostate 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 as authorized by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(i) of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
SB 262. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Thompson of the 5th, Albers of the 56th and Davis of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that the owner of real property against which a notice of code

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violation has been sent who fails to correct such violation within 48 days shall be subject a daily fine; to provide for a lien, creation, and foreclosure; to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property, so as to provide for a lien against lots by a home owners' association; to provide for the establishment of a postforeclosure registry; to provide for the submission of certain information by the purchasers of real property at a foreclosure sale; to provide for a presumption that such information is valid for all legal notices; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SR 385. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and service of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 386. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Roy Parrish, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 393. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Seabaugh of the 28th, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Residential and General Contractors Licensing Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
SR 398. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 11th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Harbison of the 15th, Hooks of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia portion of U.S. Highway 27 as the Scenic Hometown Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

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HB 308. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law," so as to provide for the duties of the boards of trustees of public retirement systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 314. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Neal of the 1st and Coleman of the 97th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact "Jessie's Law"; to provide for a definition; to provide that foster care students are granted excused absences from school to attend court proceedings relating to such students' foster care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 364. By Representative Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Peachtree City to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 459. By Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd, Fludd of the 66th and Long of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority and to provide for the membership 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, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority for the payment of such revenue

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bonds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 481. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Mills of the 25th, Sheldon of the 105th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the Town of Braselton, approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4100), so as to correct the initial terms of office for board members; 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.
HB 482. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Fludd of the 66th and Jordan of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Magistrate Court of Fayette County, approved April 1, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4707), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, 4406), so as to modify the qualifications and the salary of the magistrate court judges of Fayette County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 483. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Burns of the 157th and Tankersley of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Bulloch County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 484. By Representatives Meadows of the 5th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gordon County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to

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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, earnings, and contract payments of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 495. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Fludd of the 66th, Jordan of the 77th and Heckstall of the 62nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fayetteville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 496. By Representative Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Hiltonia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; 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 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:

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HB 218 HB 220 HB 358 HB 393 HB 466

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 219 HB 221 HB 391 HB 444

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 223 SB 101 SB 166 SB 199 SB 218 SB 234 SB 252

SB 12 SB 102 SB 183 SB 203 SB 219 SB 239 SR 343

SB 41 SB 114 SB 184 SB 206 SB 223 SB 240

SB 50 SB 141 SB 185 SB 210 SB 227 SB 249

SB 78 SB 157 SB 188 SB 211 SB 229 SB 250

SB 87 SB 163 SB 191 SB 214 SB 231 SB 251

Senator Golden of the 8th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Hamrick of the 30th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hamrick was excused.
Senator Bulloch of the 11th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tolleson of the 20th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tolleson was excused.
Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent that Senator Ramsey of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.
Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tate of the 38th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tate was excused.
Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was 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.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel

Gooch Grant Heath

Miller Mullis Murphy

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Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans

Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Golden (Excused) Orrock (Excused) Tolleson (Excused)

Hamrick (Excused) Ramsey (Excused)

Harbison (Excused) Tate (Excused)

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator James of the 35th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Craig Oliver of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd recognized the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Chairman, Michael A. Foran, commended by SR 338, adopted previously. Michael A. Foran addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd recognized the St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall, Walter Crawford, commended by SR 339, adopted previously. Walter Crawford addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 387. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Rice; and for other purposes.

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SR 388. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Bulloch of the 11th, Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th and Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Georgia Cotton Queens; and for other purposes.
SR 389. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Nathan Deal, a former member of the Georgia State Senate, upon his election as Governor of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 390. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Hamrick of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Brian Kemp upon his election as Georgia Secretary of State; and for other purposes.
SR 391. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Stoner of the 6th, Tolleson of the 20th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gordon Jett on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
SR 392. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Stoner of the 6th, Tolleson of the 20th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION declaring Tuesday, March 22, 2011, as "Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day"; and for other purposes.
SR 394. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Heath of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elijah Cale Ford; and for other purposes.
SR 395. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Shafer of the 48th, Bethel of the 54th, Carter of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Coca-Cola Company on its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.

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SR 396. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Seay of the 34th, James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 21, 2011, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 397. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION extending sympathies and encouragement to the nation of Japan in their hour of need; 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 March 14, 2011 Twenty-ninth Legislative Day

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

HB 358

Stone of the 23rd BURKE COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County," approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3804), so as to provide for staggered terms for the members of such board of commissioners; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 391

Grant of the 25th CITY OF MONTICELLO
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Monticello and granting a new charter to the City of Monticello, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3779), so as to provide for municipal elections; to provide for terms for the mayor and council; to provide for staggering of such terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 444 HB 466

Seabaugh of the 28th HEARD COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Heard County Water Authority, originally known as the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Golden of the 8th CITY OF HAHIRA
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hahira, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 951), as amended, particularly by a home rule amendment filed with the Office of the Secretary of State January 24, 2011, so as to provide that councilmembers shall reside in their respective districts for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to election and shall continue to reside in such district during his or her period of service; to provide for the filling of vacancies; 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 five local bills relating to homestead exemptions require a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 218

Heath of the 31st CITY OF EMERSON

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or over and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; 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.

HB 219 HB 220 HB 221 HB 393

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Heath of the 31st CITY OF EMERSON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 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 provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Heath of the 31st CITY OF EMERSON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.
Heath of the 31st CITY OF EMERSON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00; 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.
Butterworth of the 50th CITY OF HIAWASSEE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Hiawassee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for

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residents of that city; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

Senator Mullis of the 53rd recognized the Gordon Lee High School softball team on winning the 2010 Class A State Championship, commended by SR 342, adopted previously.

Senator James of the 35th recognized Reverend Taffi Dollar in honor of Women's History Month, commended by SR 358, adopted previously.

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Senators James of the 35th and Davis of the 22nd recognized the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia and recognized March 14, 2011 as the tenth annual Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol, commended by SR 350, adopted previously.

Reverend Taffi Dollar addressed the Senate briefly.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011 TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 39

Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards (Substitute)(JUDY-25th)

SB 40

Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program (Substitute)(JUDY-27th)

SB 63

Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact (Substitute) (H&HS-56th)

SB 98

Firearms; provide exemption from application of certain laws for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; exceptions (Substitute) (PUB SAF-52nd)

SB 112

Military Parents Rights Act; procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment (Substitute)(JUDY-29th)

SB 135

Chiropractors; provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services (Substitute)(H&HS-48th)

SB 138 SB 140 SB 150 SB 156 SB 161

License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal (Substitute)(PUB SAF-37th)
Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority; revenue bonds; increase the amount of bonding authority (APPROP-18th)
Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses (Substitute)(RI&U-43rd)
Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports (SLGO(G)-17th)
Education; partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; provide funding (Substitute) (H ED-50th)

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SB 168

Rules of the Road; dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass (TRANS-34th)

SB 177

Health Care Compact; adopt (I&L-54th)

SB 178

Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria (Substitute)(H&HS-25th)

SB 181

Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances (Substitute)(JUDY-54th)

SB 186

Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety (Substitute)(PUB SAF-53rd)

SB 193

Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs (JUDY-25th)

SB 245

Mental Health; revise the definition of "developmental disability" (H&HS-7th)

HB 41

Superior court fees; appellate record and transcript; change; provisions (JUDY-30th) Smith-131st

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 39. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 39:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; 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 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-1-16. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Developmental disability' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 37-1-1. (2) 'Mental illness' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 37-1-1. (b)(1) To achieve a reduction in recidivism and symptoms of mental illness among mentally ill offenders in criminal cases and to increase their likelihood of successful rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment, any court that has jurisdiction over a criminal case in which a defendant has a mental illness or developmental disability, or a co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder, may establish a mental health court division to provide an alternative to the traditional judicial system for disposition of such cases. (2) In any criminal case in which a defendant suffers from a mental illness or developmental disability, or a co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder, and the defendant meets the eligibility criteria for the mental health court division, the court may refer the case to the mental health court division:
(A) Prior to the entry of the sentence, if the prosecuting attorney consents; (B) As part of a sentence in a case; or (C) Upon consideration of a petition to revoke probation. (3) Each mental health court division shall establish a planning group to develop a work plan. The planning group shall include judges, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs or their designees, public defenders, probation officers, and persons having expertise in the field of mental health. The work plan shall address the operational, coordination, resource, information management, and evaluation needs of the mental health court division. The work plan shall include written eligibility criteria for the mental health court division. The mental health court division shall combine judicial supervision, treatment of mental health court division participants, and drug and mental health

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testing. Defendants charged with murder, armed robbery, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated child molestation, or child molestation shall not be eligible for entry into the mental health court division, except in the case of a separate court supervised reentry program designed to more closely monitor mentally ill offenders returning to the community after having served a term of incarceration. Any such court supervised community reentry program for mentally ill offenders shall be subject to the work plan as provided for in this paragraph. (4) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall adopt standards for the mental health court divisions. Each mental health court division shall adopt standards that are consistent with the standards of the Judicial Council of Georgia. The standards shall serve as a flexible framework for developing effective mental health court divisions and provide a structure for conducting research and evaluation for program accountability. The standards are not intended to be a certification or regulatory checklist. (5) The court instituting the mental health court division may request the district attorney for the judicial circuit or solicitor-general for the state court for the jurisdiction to designate one or more prosecuting attorneys to serve in the mental health court division and may request the circuit public defender, if any, to designate one or more assistant public defenders to serve in the mental health court division. (6) The clerk of the court instituting the mental health court division or such clerk's designee shall serve as the clerk of the mental health court division. (7) The court instituting the mental health court division may request other employees of the court to perform duties for the mental health court division. Such employees shall perform duties as directed by the judges of the mental health court division. (8) The court instituting the mental health court division may enter into agreements with other courts and agencies for the assignment of personnel from other courts and agencies to the mental health court division, including probation supervision. (9) Expenses for salaries, equipment, services, and supplies incurred in implementing this Code section may be paid from state funds, funds of the county or political subdivision implementing such mental health court division, federal grant funds, and funds from private donations. (c)(1) Each mental health court division shall establish written criteria that define the successful completion of the mental health court division program. (2) If the mental health court division participant successfully completes the mental health court division program prior to the entry of judgment, the case against the mental health court division participant may be dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. (3) If the mental health court division participant successfully completes the mental health court division program as part of a sentence imposed by the court, the sentence of the mental health court division participant may be reduced or modified. (4) Any plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered pursuant to this Code section shall not be withdrawn without the consent of the court. (d) Any statement made by a mental health court division participant as part of participation in such court, or any report made by the staff of the court or program

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connected to the court, regarding a participant's mental health shall not be admissible as evidence against the participant in any legal proceeding or prosecution; provided, however, that if the participant violates the conditions of his or her participation in the program or is terminated from the mental health court division, the reasons for the violation or termination may be considered in sanctioning, sentencing, or otherwise disposing of the participant's case. (e) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to permit a judge to impose, modify, or reduce a sentence below the minimum sentence required by law. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, mental health court division staff shall be provided, upon request, with access to all records relevant to the treatment of the mental health court division participant from any state or local government agency, except records declared confidential by Code Section 49-5-40 to which access may be obtained pursuant to Code Section 49-5-41. All records and the contents thereof shall be treated as confidential, shall not be disclosed to any person outside of the mental health court division, and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or subject to subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding. Such records and the contents thereof shall be maintained by the mental health court division and originating court in a confidential file not available to the public. (g) Any fees received by a mental health court division from a mental health court division participant as payment for mental health treatment and services shall not be considered as court costs or a fine. (h) The court shall have the authority to accept grants and donations and other proceeds from outside sources for the purpose of supporting the mental health court division. Any such grants, donations, or proceeds shall be retained by the mental health court division for expenses."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh

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Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SB 39, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Seay of the 34th recognized Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. President Carolyn Tremble addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 40. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Rogers of the 21st, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for the state offense for failure of an alien to carry a certificate of registration as required by federal law; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the arrest of illegal aliens; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, so as to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 40:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to require certain private employers to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for review by the state auditor and the Department of Labor; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the investigation of the failure of an alien to carry a certificate of registration as required by federal law; to clarify the authority to detain and arrest illegal aliens; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions for revenue and taxation, so as to limit a business's income tax deduction where such business fails to use the federal employment eligibility verification program; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, so as to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; 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:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, is amended by revising Code Section 13-10-90, relating to definitions, as follows:
"13-10-90. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. (2) 'Contractor' means a person or entity that enters into a contract for the physical performance of services with a public employer. (2)(3) 'Federal work authorization program' means any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment eligibility information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603 commonly known as E-Verify. (2.1)(4) 'Physical performance of services' means the building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing of any public structure or building or other public improvements of any kind to public real property within this state, including the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of all or part of a public road; or any other performance of labor for a public employer within this state under a contract or

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other bidding process. (3)(5) 'Public employer' means every department, agency, or instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision of the state. (4)(6) 'Subcontractor' includes a subcontractor, contract employee, staffing agency, or any contractor regardless of its tier means a person or entity having privity of contract with a contractor. (7) 'Sub-subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a subcontractor or privity of contract with another person or entity contracting with a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 13-10-91, relating to the verification of new employee eligibility, applicability, and rules and regulations, as follows:
"(b)(1) No A public employer shall not enter into a contract pursuant to this chapter for the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees or subcontractors. Before a bid for any such service is considered by a public employer, the bid shall include a signed, notarized affidavit from the contractor attesting to the following:
(A) The affiant has registered with and, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program; (B) The user identification number and date of authorization for the affiant; and (C) The affiant is using and will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period; and (D) The affiant will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the same information required by subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph. An affidavit required by this subsection shall be considered an open public record once a public employer has entered into a contract for physical performance of services; provided, however, that any information protected from public disclosure by federal law or by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be redacted. Affidavits shall be maintained by the public employer for five years from the date of receipt. (2) A contractor shall not enter into any contract with a public employer for No contractor or subcontractor who enters a contract pursuant to this chapter with a public employer or a contractor of a public employer shall enter into such a contract or subcontract in connection with the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor or subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees. Any employee, contractor, or subcontractor of such contractor or subcontractor shall also be required to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. (3) Upon contracting with a new subcontractor, a contractor or subcontractor shall, as

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a condition of any contract or subcontract entered into pursuant to this chapter, provide a public employer with notice of the identity of any and all subsequent subcontractors hired or contracted by that contractor or subcontractor. Such notice shall be provided within five business days of entering into a contract or agreement for hire with any subcontractor. Such notice shall include an affidavit from each subsequent contractor attesting to the subcontractor's name, address, user identification number, and date of authorization to use the federal work authorization program. (3) A subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a contractor unless such subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the contractor in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any subcontractor receiving an affidavit from a subsubcontractor to forward notice to the contractor of the receipt, within five business days of receipt, of such affidavit. It shall be the duty of a subcontractor receiving notice of receipt of an affidavit from any sub-subcontractor that has contracted with a sub-subcontractor to forward, within five business days of receipt, a copy of such notice to the contractor. (4) A sub-subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a subcontractor or subsubcontractor unless such sub-subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A sub-subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such subsubcontractor has privity of contract, in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any sub-subcontractor to forward notice of receipt of any affidavit from a subsubcontractor to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such receiving sub-subcontractor has privity of contract. (5) In lieu of the affidavit required by this subsection, a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor who has no employees and does not hire or intend to hire employees for purposes of satisfying or completing the terms and conditions of any part or all of the original contract with the public employer shall instead provide a copy of the state issued driver's license or state issued identification card of such contracting party and a copy of the state issued driver's license or identification card of each independent contractor utilized in the satisfaction of part or all of the original contract with a public employer. A driver's license or identification card shall only be accepted in lieu of an affidavit if it is issued by a state within the United States and such state verifies lawful immigration status prior to issuing a driver's license or identification card. For purposes of satisfying the requirements of this subsection, copies of such driver's license or identification card shall be forwarded to the public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor in the same manner as an affidavit and notice of receipt of an affidavit as required by paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of this subsection. Not later than July 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide a list of the states that verify immigration status prior to the issuance of a driver's

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license or identification card and that only issue licenses or identification cards to persons lawfully present in the United States. The list of verified state drivers' licenses and identification cards shall be posted on the website of the State Law Department and updated annually thereafter. In the event that a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor later determines that he or she will need to hire employees to satisfy or complete the physical performance of services under an applicable contract, then he or she shall first be required to comply with the affidavit requirements of this subsection.
(6)(A) Not later than December 31 of each year, a public employer shall submit a compliance report to the state auditor certifying compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Such compliance report shall contain the public employer's federal work authorization program verification user number and date of authorization and the legal name, address, and federal work authorization program user number of the contractor and the date of the contract between the contractor and public employer. Subject to available funding, the state auditor shall conduct annual compliance audits on a minimum of at least one-half of the reporting agencies and publish the results of such audits annually on the department's website on or before September 30. (B) If the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision shall be provided 30 days to demonstrate to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection. If, after 30 days, the political subdivision has failed to correct all deficiencies, such political subdivision shall be excluded from the list of qualified local governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 until such time as the political subdivision demonstrates to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection.
(C)(i) At any time after the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision may seek administrative relief through the Office of State Administrative Hearings. If a political subdivision seeks administrative relief, the time for correcting deficiencies shall be tolled, and any action to exclude the political subdivision from the list of qualified governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 shall be suspended until such time as a final ruling upholding the findings of the state auditor is issued. (ii) A new compliance report submitted to the state auditor by the political subdivision shall be deemed satisfactory and shall correct the prior deficient compliance report so long as the new report fully complies with this subsection. (iii) No political subdivision of this state shall be found to be in violation of this subsection by the state auditor as a result of any actions of a county constitutional officer. (D) If the state auditor finds any political subdivision which is a state department or agency to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection twice in a five-year period, the funds appropriated to such state department or agency for the fiscal year following the year in which the agency was found to be in violation for the second

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time shall be not greater than 90 percent of the amount so appropriated in the second year of such noncompliance. Any political subdivision found to be in violation shall be listed on www.open.georgia.gov or another official state website with an indication and explanation of each violation. (4)(7) Contingent upon appropriation or approval of necessary funding and in order to verify compliance with the provisions of this subsection, each year the Commissioner shall conduct no fewer than 100 random audits of public employers and contractors or may conduct such an audit upon reasonable grounds to suspect a violation of this subsection. The results of the audits shall be published on the www.open.georgia.gov website and on the Georgia Department of Labor's website no later than December 31 of each year. The Georgia Department of Labor shall seek funding from the United States Secretary of Labor to the extent such funding is available. (5)(8) Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in an affidavit submitted pursuant to this subsection shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in such Code section. Contractors and subcontractors convicted for false statements based on a violation of this subsection shall be prohibited from bidding on or entering into any public contract for 12 months following such conviction. A contractor, subcontractor, or sub-contractor that has been found to have violated this subsection shall be listed by the Department of Labor on www.open.georgia.gov or other official website of the state with public information regarding such violation, including the identity of the violator, the nature of the contract, and the date of conviction. A public employee, public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor shall not be held civilly liable or criminally responsible for unknowingly or unintentionally accepting a bid from or contracting with a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor acting in violation of this subsection. A party to a contract covered by the provisions of this subsection shall not incur any civil liability or criminal responsibility or incur any penalty for the failure of a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor to submit any copy of an affidavit; provided, however, that a party may be held civilly liable and criminally responsible for his or her failure to submit an affidavit in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. (9) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor receiving and acting upon an affidavit conforming to the content requirements of this subsection does so in good faith, and such public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor may rely upon such affidavit as being true and correct. The affidavit shall be admissible in any court of law for the purpose of establishing such presumption."

SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"13-10-92. (a) Every private employer with five or more employees shall register with and utilize the federal work authorization program to verify whether newly hired employees are authorized to work. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2011, as to employers with 500 or more employees, on January 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees, and on July 1, 2012, as to employers with five or more employees. Verification shall be conducted within three business days after employing a new employee or as otherwise provided by the federal work authorization program requirements. Documentation demonstrating the verification of a newly hired employee shall be maintained by an employer for a minimum of five years or as required by federal law, whichever is longer, and shall be provided to the Commissioner upon his or her request. (b) This Code section shall not apply to any person or entity with respect to any employees procured through the federal H-2 worker visa program, or a replacement or similar federal program, authorized by the United States Department of Labor. (c) Upon being notified of an alleged potential violation of this Code section, a business shall have five business days to correct the alleged violation and register with the federal work authorization program and begin using such system to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. (d) The Commissioner shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this Code section and for the review and verification of use of the federal work authorization program by applicable employers. The Commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations for the implementation and enforcement of this Code section consistent with the purposes of this article. The Commissioner shall have subpoena power for the limited purpose of obtaining documents relating to a public or private employer's use of the federal work authorization program. The Attorney General shall be authorized, at the request of the Commissioner, to bring an action for injunctive or other relief for the enforcement of the provisions of this Code section. In the event that an order is entered against an employer, the state shall be awarded attorney's fees and expenses of litigation incurred in bringing such an action and investigating such violation. (e) Beginning January 1, 2013, and every six months thereafter, the Commissioner shall request from the United States Department of Homeland Security, or successor agency, a list of employers from this state that are registered with the federal work authorization program. Upon receipt of the list of employers, the Commissioner shall make the list available on the department's website. (f) Once a private employer has obtained a federally assigned verification eligibility system user number, such individual or business shall not be authorized to use a new or different eligibility system user number except for good cause shown for the need to change such eligibility system user number."
SECTION 4. Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"17-5-100. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Certificate of registration' means any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to an alien pursuant to subsection (d) of 8 U.S.C. 1304 or other federal provision as a requirement of lawful entry into the United States. (2) 'Register' means the registration that every alien who plans to remain in the United States for 30 days or longer is required to complete pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1302 or other federal registration required for an alien entering the United States. (b) Every alien, 18 years of age and over, required to register pursuant to federal law and issued a certificate of registration shall at all times carry with him or her and have in his or her personal possession any valid certificate of registration issued to such person. Any alien who fails to comply with the provisions of this Code section shall be subject to verification of such alien's immigration status pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 17-5-101. (c) This Code section shall not be enforced against any person who in good faith contacts a state or local law enforcement officer or state prosecutor for the purpose of acting as a witness to a crime, to report criminal activity, or to seek assistance as a victim to a crime during the time that such contact is made. No information received during or arising from such contact shall be used against such person as a basis for a violation of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
17-5-101. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, during any investigation of a criminal suspect by a peace officer, when such officer has probable cause to believe that a suspect has committed a criminal offense, including any traffic offense, the officer shall be authorized to seek to verify such suspect's immigration status when the suspect is unable to provide one of the following:
(1) A valid Georgia driver's license; (2) A valid Georgia identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; (3) If the entity requires proof of legal presence in the United States before issuance, any valid driver's license from a state or district of the United States or any valid identification document issued by the United States federal government; or (4) Other information as to the suspect's identity that is sufficient to allow the peace officer to independently identify the suspect. (c) When attempting to determine the immigration status of a suspect pursuant to

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subsection (b) of this Code section, a peace officer shall be authorized to use any reasonable means available to determine the immigration status of the suspect, including:
(1) Use of any authorized federal identification data base; (2) Identification methods authorized by federal law, including those authorized by 8 USCA 1373(c), 8 USCA 1644; (3) Use of electronic fingerprint readers or similar devices; or (4) Contacting an appropriate federal agency. (d) A peace officer shall not consider race, color, or national origin in implementing the requirements of this Code section except to the extent permitted by the Constitutions of Georgia and of the United States. (e) If during the course of the investigation into such suspect's identity, a peace officer receives verification that such suspect is an illegal alien, then such peace officer may take any action authorized by state and federal law, including, but not limited to, detaining such suspected illegal alien, securely transporting such suspect to any authorized federal or state detention facility, or notifying the United States Department of Homeland Security or successor agency. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (f) No person who in good faith contacts or has contact with a state or local peace officer or prosecuting attorney or member of the staff of a prosecuting attorney for the purpose of acting as a witness to a crime, to report criminal activity, or to seek assistance as a victim to a crime shall have his or her immigration status investigated based on such contact or based on information arising from such contact. (g) A peace officer, prosecuting attorney, and local governing authority acting in good faith to carry out any provision of this Code section shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 6. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions for revenue and taxation, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-21.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Authorized employee' means any individual authorized for employment in the United States through any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment information of newly hired employees, commonly known as E-Verify. (2) 'Labor services' means the physical performance of services in this state. (b) On or after January 1, 2012, no wages or remuneration for labor services to an individual of $600.00 or more per annum may be claimed and allowed as a deductible

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business expense for state income tax purposes by a taxpayer unless such taxpayer has utilized a federal work authorization program, as such term is defined in Code Section 13-10-90, for such individual. The provisions of this subsection shall apply whether or not an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 is issued in conjunction with the wages or remuneration. (c) This Code section shall not apply to any business domiciled in this state which is exempt from compliance with federal employment verification procedures under federal law. (d) This Code section shall not apply to any individual hired by the taxpayer prior to January 1, 2012. (e) This Code section shall not apply to any taxpayer where the individual being paid is not directly compensated or employed by said taxpayer. (f) This Code section shall not apply to wages or remuneration paid for labor services to any individual who holds and presents to the taxpayer a valid license or identification card issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services. (g) The commissioner shall be authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this Code section."
SECTION 7. Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, is amended in subsection (a) by renumbering paragraphs (1) through (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively, and by adding a new paragraph (1) to read as follows:
"(1) 'Agency head' means a director, commissioner, chairperson, mayor, councilmember, board member, or other executive official responsible for establishing policy for a public employer."
SECTION 8. Said Code section is further amended by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o) No employer, agency, or political subdivision shall be subject to lawsuit or liability arising from any act to comply with the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that the intentional and knowing failure of any agency head to abide by the provisions of this chapter shall:
(1) Be a violation of the code of ethics for government service established in Code Section 45-10-1 and subject such agency head to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28 for violations of Code Sections 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26, including removal from office and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (2) Be a high and aggravated misdemeanor offense where such agency head acts to willfully violate the provisions of this Code section or acts so as to intentionally and deliberately interfere with the implementation of the requirements of this Code section. In addition to any other person authorized by law, the Attorney General shall have the authority to conduct a criminal and civil investigation of an alleged violation of this

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chapter by an agency or agency head and to bring a prosecution or civil action against an agency or agency head for all cases of violations under this chapter. In the event that an order is entered against an employer, the state shall be awarded attorney's fees and expenses of litigation incurred in bringing such an action and investigating such violation."
SECTION 9. (a) If any provision or part of any provision of this Act or the application of the same is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Act or any other part of this Act that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Act are severable. (b) The terms of this Act regarding immigration shall be construed to have the meanings consistent with such terms under federal immigration law. (c) The provisions of this Act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws governing immigration and civil rights.
SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to offenses and violations occurring on or after such date.
SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
At 12:41 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:41 p.m.
At 1:41 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.
Senator Seabaugh 28th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 40 (LC 29 4675S) by replacing lines 321 and 322 as follows: (b) On or after January 1, 2012, no wages paid or remuneration given to an individual for labor services of $600.00 or more per annum may be claimed and allowed as a deductible
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Seabaugh amendment #1 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Hooks of the 14th, Sims of the 12th, Hill of the 4th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and others offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute (LC 29 4675S) to SB 40 by replacing "five" with "25" on lines 203 and 207.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Brown of the 26th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Brown of the 26th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers Y Balfour N Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant N Hamrick E Harbison N Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller N Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 27, and the Bulloch, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senator Bulloch of the 11th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the Bulloch, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute.

On the motion to reconsider, the yeas were 31, nays 23, and the Bulloch, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was reconsidered.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Henson of the 41st called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers Y Balfour N Bethel N Brown

Y Grant N Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Rogers

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Y Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

N Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller N Mullis

N Seabaugh N Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 26, nays 29, and the Bulloch, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senators Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Judiciary substitute (LC 29 4675S) to SB 40

Insert on line 53 after "services" the phrase "or contract for road construction under Chapter 4 of Title 32"

Insert line 129 section (6) and renumber accordingly, "Newly incorporated contractors shall show authority to use the federal work authorization program dated not more than 15 days from the date of incorporation or issuance of a business license or occupational tax certificate, whichever is earlier for the previous six months."

Senator Bulloch of the 11th offered the following amendment #3a to the Hill of the 32nd, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute:

Amend amendment # 3 to SB 40 by striking on the last line starting with the word For to the word months

Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Hill of the 32nd, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.

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The Bulloch amendment #3a to the Hill of the 32nd, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute was moot.
Senators Rogers of the 21st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Hill of the 32nd offered the following amendment #4 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary substitute (LC 29 4675S) to SB 40
Strike lines 42-47 and insert in lieu thereof "(7) `Subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a contractor or subcontractor and shall include but not be limited to a contract employee, staffing agency, or any contractor regardless of its tier."
Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Rogers, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senators Rogers of the 21st and Hill of the 32nd offered the following amendment #5 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 40 (LC 29 4675S) by replacing lines 184 through 193 and inserting the following:
violator, the nature of the contract, and the date of conviction.
By deleting lines 213 through 215 and lines 236 through 239.
By replacing "(c)" on line 216 and inserting "(b)".
By replacing "(d)" on line 220 and inserting "(c)".
By replacing "(e)" on line 231 and inserting "(d)".
By deleting lines 314 through 319 and inserting the following: (1) 'Authorized employee' means: (A) An individual who holds and presents to the taxpayer a valid driver's license or identification card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States that only issues licenses or identification cards to persons lawfully present in the United States; and (B) An individual authorized for employment in the United States through the federal employment eligibility verification system known as E-Verify.
By deleting lines 323 through 327 and inserting the following: business expense for state income tax purposes by a taxpayer unless such individual is an authorized employee.

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By deleting lines 335 through 337.

By replacing "(g)" on line 338 and inserting "(f)".

Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #5a to the Rogers, Hill of the 32nd amendment #5 to the committee substitute:

Amend amendment #5 (AM 35 0241) to SB 40

and insert on line 3 after the word "conviction." a new subsection,

(8)(a), "(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 8(a)(3) of this subsection, any person who with criminal negligence violates any provision of this subsection shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(8)(a)(2) Any subcontractor that subcontracts for goods and services with a subcontractor not in privity with the contractor shall provide the required affidavit or driver's licenses to the contractor and to the public employer in the manner and time period required in this subsection.

(8)(a)(3) Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in an affidavit submitted pursuant to the subsection shall be guilty of violating Code Section 16-10-20, relating to the falsifying a government document, and upon conviction, shall be punished as prescribed by that Code section.

Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Hill of the 32nd, Rogers amendment #5a to the Rogers, Hill of the 32nd amendment #5 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.

On the adoption of amendment #5, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel N Brown N Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner

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Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 30, nays 24, and the Rogers, Hill of the 32nd amendment #5 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown N Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn N Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 21.

SB 40, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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Senator Thompson of the 33rd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 40.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Judson Hill District 32 121-C State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Government Oversight Appropriations Health and Human Services Insurance and Labor Reapportionment and Redistricting Special Judiciary

Georgia Senate

3/14/11

I oppose Senate Bill 40 because it begins to dismantle the strong provisions of existing state law. Georgians need jobs but Senate Bill 40 weakens the prohibitions in Georgia law that restricts hiring unlawful public projects workers with taxpayer moneys. Under Section 3 of Senate Bill 40, companies that do not use e-verify are not penalized, in fact, it will now be easier to avoid compliance. Furthermore, passage of SB 40 has weakened Georgia law and allows contractors to look the other way on violations of the law.

/s/ Judson Hill, 32nd

Senator Albers of the 56th recognized J. Tom Morgan. J. Tom Morgan addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 63. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to enact the "Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program"; to provide for the adoption of a medical assistance fraud prevention program; to provide for definitions; to provide for implementation by the Department of Community Health; to provide for implementation of a pilot program; to provide for participation; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Human Services; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for certain matters to be referred to the Attorney General; to provide for a waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011 The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

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Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 4-114 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 25, 2011
Honorable John Albers State Senator Legislative Office Building, Room 324-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note Senate Bill 63 (LC 33 3950)
Dear Senator Albers:
This bill would require the Department of Community Health to establish the Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program. This program is intended to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids programs. The program would apply to Medicaid and PeachCare members enrolled in both traditional "fee for service" programs and in care management organizations. The State would issue each member a "smart card" containing benefit coverage, health information (including prescription information), and a digital photograph of the card holder. The State would also furnish each health care provider in the State with the equipment to read the smart cards and a biometric fingerprint reader to further authenticate the identity of the member receiving services. In addition, each health care provider would be required to authenticate his identity when the service was provided. This bill would also implement a 3-6 month pilot program in 6 counties prior to a statewide rollout.
The bill's total fiscal impact on the State cannot be estimated; however, some of the costs can be identified. According to the Department of Community Health, one vendor has proposed a system of the type required by this bill. Based on cost estimates provided by this vendor, the cost of the equipment required for the 6 county pilot program (the smart

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cards and the provider equipment) would be approximately $550,000. The cost to verify each recipient and provider (the transaction costs) would be just over $25,000 for a 3month pilot program and just over $50,000 for a 6-month pilot program. The total State cost payable to the vendor would, therefore, be approximately $575,000 for a 3-month pilot program or $600,000 for a 6-month program. These cost estimates have not been validated.
According to the Department of Community Health, if the program was expanded to the entire State, the cost of smart cards and provider equipment as estimated by the vendor would be approximately $20.1 million. Transaction costs for verifying recipients and providers would be approximately $3.2 million. The total cost of a Statewide rollout would, therefore, be approximately $23.3 million for the first year and at least $3.2 million for subsequent years. The estimate for subsequent years does not include either the costs for furnishing new healthcare providers with the necessary equipment or the costs of issuing smart cards to Georgia residents who become eligible for Medicaid or PeachCare benefits. These cost estimates have not been validated.
In addition to the vendor costs, the Department of Community Health has identified additional costs that would be incurred. These include:
Administering a competitive procurement; Making necessary changes to the Medicaid Management Information System
(MMIS) to facilitate information exchange with the smart cards and biometric technology; Shipping equipment to providers; Furnishing training and set-up help to providers; Pre-loading and updating personal health information on the smart cards Performing the additional analyses required by the bill to evaluate the pilot program; Additional DCH staffing to manage the information technology and project considerations; Obtaining an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of the project as required by the Georgia Technology Authority.
The Department of Community Health was not able to furnish an estimate of these costs; however, they are believed to be significant.
The Department of Community Health is not aware of any federal funds available to offset the costs of implementing this technology, so the most conservative assumption would be that all of the costs associated with either the pilot program or the Statewide rollout would be borne entirely by the State.

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Just as the total cost of implementing this bill cannot be estimated, the savings to the State also cannot be estimated. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates conservatively that fraud represents 3% of healthcare expenses. According to a study by George Washington University, 80% of healthcare fraud is committed by providers; 10% by consumers; and 10% by other parties such as insurers and their employees. According to this study, "electronic data exchange and other technological advances can create further fraud exposure. This is because electronic claims transactions both increase the volume of claims and allow large enterprises to use technology to engage in fraud while avoiding computer fraud detection systems." It is not possible to estimate what portion of consumer/member fraud or provider fraud would be eliminated through the program implemented by this bill. It is also impossible to estimate the risk to the Medicaid program for new frauds that might be perpetrated. It should be noted that any savings would be shared with the federal government based on the federal financial participation rate of approximately 65 percent.
Respectfully,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
/s/ Debbie Dlugolenski Office of Planning and Budget
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to SB 63:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to enact the "Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program"; to provide for the adoption of a medical assistance fraud prevention program; to provide for definitions; to provide for implementation by the Department of Community Health; to provide for implementation of a pilot program; to provide for participation; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Human Services; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for certain matters to be referred to the Attorney General; to provide for a waiver; 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 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 10
49-4-200. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program.'
49-4-201. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Board of Community Health established under Chapter 2 of Title 31. (2) 'CAPTCHA' means a challenge-response test used as an attempt to ensure that the response is not generated by a computer if the transaction is being completed online or a secure question and answer process if the transaction is being completed in person. (3) 'Care management organization' means an entity that is organized for the purpose of providing or arranging health care, which has been granted a certificate of authority by the Commissioner of Insurance as a health maintenance organization pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 33, and which has entered into a contract with the department to provide or arrange health care services, products, or both on a prepaid, capitated basis to members. (4) 'Claim' includes any request or demand, whether under a contract or otherwise, for money, property, or services, which is made to the Georgia Medicaid program, or to any officer, employee, fiscal intermediary, grantee, or contractor of the Georgia Medicaid program, or to other persons or entities if it results in payments by the Georgia Medicaid program, if the Georgia Medicaid program provides or will provide any portion of the money or property requested or demanded, or if the Georgia Medicaid program will reimburse the contractor, grantee, or other recipient for any portion of the money or property requested or demanded. A claim includes a request or demand made orally, in writing, electronically, or magnetically and:
(A) Identifies a product or service provided or purported to have been provided within the State of Georgia to a recipient as reimbursable under the medical assistance program, without regard to whether the money that is requested or demanded is paid; (B) States the income earned or expense incurred by a provider in providing a product or a service and that is used to determine a rate of payment under the medical assistance program; and (C) Has been generated at the point of transaction and as a result of recipients participating in prescribed method of identity authentication as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 49-4-203. (5) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of community health. (6) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health established under Chapter 2 of Title 31.

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(7) 'Health care provider' means any person, partnership, professional association, corporation, facility, or institution certified, licensed, or registered by the State of Georgia that has contracted with a care management organization to provide health care services, products, or both to members. (8) 'Medicaid' means the joint federal and state program of medical assistance established by Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, which is administered in this state by the department pursuant to Article 7 of this chapter. (9) 'Medical assistance' means payment to a provider of a part or all of the cost of certain items of medical or remedial care or service rendered by the provider to a recipient, provided such items are rendered and received in accordance with such provisions of Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act of 1935, as amended, regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by the secretary of health and human services, all applicable laws of this state, the state plan, and regulations of the department which are in effect on the date on which the items are rendered. (10) 'Medical assistance card' means Medicaid cards currently used by recipients prior to the implementation of the state-wide rollout pursuant to this article, and which will be replaced by secure identification cards pursuant to this article, which shall identify eligible recipients and their account numbers, and shall be used by recipients to obtain medical assistance for which payment by the state shall be tendered. (11) 'Member' means a Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids recipient who is currently enrolled in a care management organization plan. (12) 'PeachCare for Kids' means the State of Georgia's State Children's Health Insurance Program established pursuant to Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act, which is administered in this state by the department pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 5 of this title. (13) 'Physician' means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state pursuant to Chapter 34 of Title 43. (14) 'Pilot program' means a proactive medical assistance fraud prevention pilot program implemented pursuant to this article prior to a state-wide rollout of the Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program. (15) 'Point of transaction' means the act of a recipient obtaining a service, product, or both provided by a provider, which service, product, or both is submitted as a claim to be paid for by the Georgia Medicaid program as established by Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, which is administered in this state by the Department of Community Health pursuant to Article 7 of this chapter. (16) 'Program' means the Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program established and operated pursuant to this article. (17) 'Provider' means a health care provider or provider of medical assistance. (18) 'Provider of medical assistance' means a person or institution, public or private, including its employees, which possesses all licenses, permits, certificates, approvals, registrations, charters, and other forms of permission issued by entities other than the department, which forms of permission are required by law either to render health care services, products, or both or to receive medical assistance in which federal

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financial participation is available and which meets the further requirements for participation prescribed by the department and which is enrolled, in the manner and according to the terms prescribed by the department, to participate in the state plan. (19) 'Recipient' means a member or recipient of medical assistance. (20) 'Recipient of medical assistance' means a person who has been certified eligible, pursuant to the state plan, to have medical assistance paid on his or her behalf. (21) 'Secure identification card' means a card issued by the department pursuant to Code Section 49-4-203. (22) 'Service' includes care or treatment of recipients. (23) 'State plan' means all documentation submitted by the commissioner on behalf of the department to and for approval by the secretary of health and human services, pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, as amended (Act of July 30, 1965, P.L. 89-97, Stat. 343, as amended).
49-4-202. (a) The department shall establish and administer the Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program. The board shall have the authority to enter into an agreement with one or more third-party vendors for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the program in accordance with this article. (b) Prior to a state-wide rollout of the program, the department shall conduct a proactive medical assistance fraud prevention pilot program. The board shall determine the scope of the pilot program and shall have the authority to enter into an agreement with one or more third-party vendors for the purpose of developing and executing the pilot program in accordance with this article. Further, the board is authorized to establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable in order to execute the pilot program. (c) The department shall implement a pilot program for not less than three months and not more than six months, within three counties or municipalities. One county or one municipality shall be from each of following population brackets according to the United States Decennial Census of 2000: (1) 50,000 or less, (2) 100,000 to 250,000, and (3) more than 300,000. The pilot program shall involve enrollment, distribution, and use of secure identification cards by all recipients as replacements for currently used Medicaid assistance cards. The pilot program shall involve verifying the status of each recipient of medical assistance at the point of transaction including at least:
(1) Verification of the authenticity of the secure identification card; (2) Verification that the secure identification card has not been reported lost, stolen, revoked, or damaged; (3) Verification that the recipient of medical services remains eligible to receive medical assistance prior to health care provider administering service; (4) Verification that the health care provider is or remains eligible to administer services to recipients of medical assistance; and (5) Verification by the recipient that one or more health care providers provided the stated services.

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(d) The board shall mandate sufficient participation in the pilot program by providers and recipients in the counties and municipalities in which the pilot program is conducted to ensure proper evaluation of the pilot results. (e) The department shall implement the pilot program not later than October 1, 2011.
49-4-203. (a) The department shall implement the Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program to address Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. (b) The program shall be designed to:
(1) Authenticate recipients and their eligibility status at the onset and completion of each point of transaction in order to prevent card sharing and other forms of fraud and to confirm with the recipient that services were indeed administered by one or more approved health care providers; (2) Deny ineligible persons at the point of transaction; (3) Authenticate providers of services including their eligibility status and link with each recipient of medical assistance at the point of transaction to prevent phantom billing and other forms of provider fraud; (4) Secure and protect the personal identity and information of recipients; and (5) Reduce the total amount of medical assistance expenditures by reducing the average cost per recipient. (c) The program shall include: (1) Secure identification cards issued to each recipient of medical assistance that incorporate overt and covert security features which shall be blended with the personal data printed on the card to form a significant barrier to imitation, replication, and duplication. The secure identification cards shall incorporate custom optical variable devices, demetalized optical variable devices, and a color photograph of the recipient viewable under ambient light from the front and back of the card incorporating microtext and unique alphanumeric serialization specific to the eligible card holder. Other novel physical and electronic security features that prevent the duplication, counterfeiting, forging, or modification of the card may be employed as well that provide the greatest security for the least amount of cost; (2) The assignment or personal selection of a unique personal identification number or password and CAPTCHA for use by each recipient of medical assistance; (3) The assignment or personal selection of a unique personal identification number or password and CAPTCHA for use by each health care provider administrator and point of transaction operator; (4) Priority to the vendor that satisfies all of the requirements of this article and requires the least amount of new infrastructure for the health care provider and at the point of transaction thereby keeping program costs and the impact on health care providers at a minimum; (5) A secure, web based information system for recording and reporting authenticated transactions, including secure access, audit logging, and nonrepudiation to support and validate each component and member in the system;

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(6) A secure, web based information system that interfaces with one or more systems of record to determine eligibility of recipients and health care providers that:
(A) Exposes only the minimal and required personal privacy information data to authorized parties; (B) Provides mechanisms for recipients and health care provider administrators to manage and control their personal or organizational data; and (C) Fully complies with local, state, and federal privacy laws, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191. (7) A secure, web based information system that gathers analytical information in order to assist in data-mining processes; (8) Priority to the vendor that requires the least amount of information to be exchanged, copied, or moved by and between various systems of records, recipients, health care providers, and points of transaction thereby reducing the liability and risk that results from the movement, copying, or exposing of recipient, health care provider, and transaction data; (9) No requirement for preenrollment of recipients; and (10) A photograph of each recipient stored on the secure identification card and information system data base, for viewing by health care providers at the point of transaction prior to administrating services for the purposes of verifying identity. (d) In implementing the program, the department may: (1) Optionally implement biometric identification systems or services during registration of recipients to detect duplicate and alias registrations attempted by one or more recipients, based on industry research, cost-benefit analysis, testing, and piloting of said biometric identification systems or services; (2) Enter and store billing codes, deductible amounts, and bill confirmations; (3) Allow electronic prescribing services and prescription data base integration and tracking in order to prevent medical error and to reduce pharmaceutical abuse and lower health care costs through information sharing; (4) Implement quick pay incentives for providers when electronic prescribing services, electronic health records, electronic patient records, or computerized patient records used by providers automatically synchronize with the information system to electronically submit a claim; and (5) Allow the program to be adapted for use by other state programs administered by the department and the Department of Human Services. (e) The department shall implement a state-wide rollout of the program after completion of a successful pilot program. The pilot program shall be considered a success if it meets the minimum criteria defined in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section and reduces the average monthly cost of recipients within the pilot program area by a minimum of 5 percent. In the event that the pilot program does not meet the minimum criteria to be considered a success, the department may be authorized to extend and revise the pilot program as necessary and to reevaluate the results. In order to evaluate the average monthly cost of recipients within the pilot program and develop the strategy necessary to target the highest rate of savings to the state plan, four sample

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sets of figures shall be analyzed for the pilot program, including: (1) Establishment of base figures: Claims data for a first sample set shall be gathered which shall include all claims for the recipients within the pilot program area and the average cost per recipient by provider type and county or municipality from at least the prior year for the exact time period for all areas in the pilot program; (2) Adjusted base figures for increase or decrease in cost of services: In order to evaluate increases or decreases in the cost of services, a second sample set shall be gathered and adjusted to the base figures of the first sample set. The second sample set of claims data shall represent a corresponding county or municipality of a similar size not participating in the pilot program, with as closely as possible the same demographics as the population of recipients in the pilot program areas, including specific data relating to sex, age, race, and ethnicity, county or municipality similarities, number of providers, and the average cost per recipient. This sample set shall be analyzed against the prior year's figures and compared to current year figures for the same time frame and county or municipality to determine an increase or decrease in cost of services. This sample shall not have any major changes from the prior year to the current year that would change the comparison, such as the introduction of managed care in the area. The increase or decrease in cost per recipient from this sampling shall be factored into the data set determined pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection to derive at an adjusted base figure or average cost per recipient per month; (3) Comparison of base figures to current figures: A third sample set of data shall be gathered reflecting the claims data of the recipients and the average cost per recipient on a monthly basis during the pilot program by provider type. A comparison of the adjusted base figures arrived at by the prior sampling with the actual figures from this third sample set shall be made to determine how much the state saved by provider type. Recipients leaving the pilot program area to avoid fraud detection will be noted, thus, the third sample set will be adjusted by claims derived outside of the pilot program area; and (4) Recipient surveying: A fourth sample set of data shall be obtained by sampling 2 percent of Georgia Medicaid recipients in the pilot program area who shall be surveyed prior to the start of the pilot program to acknowledge services used, frequency of services used, and satisfaction of services used. This survey shall be taken again at the completion of the pilot program to rate the level of satisfaction of the pilot program.
(f) The department shall adopt a plan to implement the program state wide in phases. The plan shall include for each phase:
(1) A description of the policies and procedures concerning the handling of lost, forgotten, stolen, and damaged secure identification cards, as well as situations in which the recipient's identity cannot be confirmed; (2) A description of the policies and procedures for enrolling all recipients, regardless of age, for participation in the program;

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(3) A description of the policies and procedures for distributing and activating secure identification cards for all recipients; and (4) A description of the policies and procedures for implementing one or more thirdparty vendor's solutions at health care provider locations, including program management, distribution and installation, initial and ongoing training, and initial and ongoing support and maintenance. (g) The board shall mandate participation in the program by all providers and recipients as the program is rolled out.
49-4-204. The department, in preparation for implementing the pilot program required by this article, shall submit a monthly report regarding the progress of pre-implementation of the pilot program to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and presiding officer of each standing committee of the Senate and House of Representatives having jurisdiction over the Georgia Medicaid program. Upon implementation of the pilot program, a quarterly report shall be submitted by the department. The first quarterly report shall include an evaluation of the success of the pilot program, as required by subsection (e) of Code Section 49-4-203.
49-4-205. The Department of Human Services shall cooperate and assist the department in the process of adopting and administering both the program and the pilot program.
49-4-206. It is the intention of the department that this article be construed consistent with the federal Social Security Act, and any provision of this article found to be in conflict with the federal Social Security Act shall be deemed to be void and of no effect. It is further the intention of the department, in view of the joint state and federal financial participation in the Georgia plan, that the department shall be authorized to adopt such regulations as may be necessary to comply with the requirements of the federal Social Security Act.
49-4-207. The department may refer matters to the Attorney General for handling pursuant to Code Section 49-4-168.2 relating to possible violations of Article 7B of this chapter.
49-4-208. If, before implementing any provision of this article, the department determines that a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary for implementation of that provision, the department shall request the waiver or authorization."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senator Henson of the 41st moved that SB 63 be placed on the Table.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.
On the motion the yeas were 15, nays 31; the motion lost, and SB 63 was not placed on the Table.
Senator Albers of the 56th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to SB 63 (LC 36 1884S) by deleting lines 21 through 23 and redesignating paragraphs (3) through (23) on lines 24 through 103 as paragraphs (2) through (22), respectively.
By adding on line 126 after "authenticity of the" the following: recipient and the
By deleting lines 133 through 136 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (5) Physical authentication of the recipient of medical assistance to prevent provider phantom billing.
(d) The board shall mandate participation in the pilot program by providers and distribute equipment necessary for physical authentication of providers and recipients of medical assistance to
By deleting "link with" on line 148.
By deleting lines 155 through lines 173 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (1) Secure identification cards issued to each recipient of medical assistance with physical and electronic security features that prevent the duplication, counterfeiting, forging, or modification of the secure identification card, providing the greatest security from fraud for the least amount of cost; (2) Physical authentication of each recipient of medical assistance with a confirming authentication method being stored on the host data base that allows for authentication if a secure identification card is lost; (3) Physical authentication by each health care provider, administrator, and operator; (4) Priority to the vendor that satisfies all of the requirements of this article and is able to demonstrate the prevention of the greatest amount of fraud in relation to overall costs;
By deleting lines 187 through 191 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (8) Priority to the vendor that requires the least amount of information to be gathered and stored by the state, thereby reducing the liability and risk to the state;

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Senator Albers of the 56th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Albers amendment #1 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Heath of the 31st, Albers of the 56th and Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to SB 63 (LC 36 1884S) by inserting the word "and" at the end of line 204, by replacing "; and" with a period at the end of line 208, and by deleting lines 209 and 210.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Loudermilk, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Orrock of the 36th offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 36 1884S) to SB 63 by deleting, on line 211 , the word "shall" and replace it with the word "may"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Orrock amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Grant of the 25th offered the following amendment #4 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to SB 63 (LC 36 1884S) by deleting lines 21 through 23 and redesignating paragraphs (3) through (23) on lines 24 through 103 as paragraphs (2) through (22), respectively.
By adding on line 126 after "authenticity of the" the following: recipient and the
By deleting "link with" on line 148.
By deleting on lines 166 and 168 "and CAPTCHA".
By deleting lines 187 through 191 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (8) Priority to the vendor that requires the least amount of information to be gathered and stored by the state, thereby reducing the liability and risk to the state;
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Grant amendment #4 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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Senator Orrock of the 36th offered the following amendment #5 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute to SB 63 by changing, on line 140, the word "shall" to the word "may
Senator Orrock of the 36th asked unanimous consent that her amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Orrock amendment #5 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th offered the following amendment #6 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute LC 36 1884S to SB 63 by
striking lines 197 through 200 and on line 201 strike "(2)" and insert thereof "(1)" and on line 202 strike "(3)" and insert thereof "(2)" and on line 205 strike "(4)" and insert thereof "(3)" and on line 209 strike "(5)" and insert thereof "(4)"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Seabaugh amendment #6 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #7 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute LC 36 18845 to SB 63
by deleting on line 140, the word "shall" and replace it with the word "may"
deleting on line 170 and 187, the word "vendor" and replace it with the word "vendors"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Davis amendment #7 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort N Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 21. SB 63, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 98.

By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to SB 98:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; to provide for exceptions; 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. Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, is amended by revising Code Section 1611-130, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) The prohibitions contained in Code Section 16-11-127 shall not apply to license holders as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall authorize a license holder to carry a weapon or long gun in a jail, prison, courtroom, or beyond the security checkpoint of a courthouse or on the premises of a nuclear power plant or in a state mental health facility as defined by Code Section 37-1-1; and provided, further, that, notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 1611-173, such license holders shall not be authorized to carry firearms in county or municipal government buildings unless the governing authority of such county or municipality authorizes the carrying of firearms in such buildings by ordinance or resolution. Nothing in this Code section shall restrict the rights of private property owners or persons in legal control of property through a lease, a rental agreement, a contract, or any other agreement to control access to such property. When a private property owner or person in legal control of property through a lease, a rental agreement, a contract, or any other agreement is also an employer, his or her rights as a private property owner or person in legal control of property shall govern."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Cowsert
Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 10.

SB 98, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Ginn of the 47th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 112. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Rogers of the 21st, Carter of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 112:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To provide for a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for child custody proceedings, so as to provide protection in child custody disputes to members of the armed forces; to change provisions relating to parenting plans; to change provisions relating to the discretion of the judge in custody disputes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Military Parents Rights Act."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for child custody proceedings, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 19-9-1, relating to parenting plans, as follows:
"(2) Unless otherwise ordered by the judge, or agreed upon by the parties, a parenting plan shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) Where and when a child will be in each parent's physical care, designating where the child will spend each day of the year; (B) How holidays, birthdays, vacations, school breaks, and other special occasions will be spent with each parent including the time of day that each event will begin and end; (C) Transportation arrangements including how the child will be exchanged between the parents, the location of the exchange, how the transportation costs will be paid, and any other matter relating to the child spending time with each parent; (D) Whether supervision will be needed for any parenting time and, if so, the particulars of the supervision; (E) An allocation of decision-making authority to one or both of the parents with regard to the child's education, health, extracurricular activities, and religious upbringing, and if the parents agree the matters should be jointly decided, how to resolve a situation in which the parents disagree on resolution; and (F) What, if any, limitations will exist while one parent has physical custody of the child in terms of the other parent contacting the child and the other parent's right to access education, health, extracurricular activity, and religious information regarding the child; and (G) If a military parent is a party in the case:
(i) How to manage the child's transition into temporary physical custody to the nondeploying parent; (ii) The manner in which the child will maintain continuing contact with the deployed parent; (iii) How the noncustodial deployed parent's parenting time may be delegated to his or her extended family; (iv) How the plan will be resumed once the deployed parent returns from deployment; and (v) How this arrangement serves the best interest of the child."
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read as follows: "(b) In any case in which a judgment awarding the custody of a child has been entered, on the motion of any party or on the motion of the judge, that portion of the judgment effecting visitation rights between the parties and their child or parenting time may be subject to review and modification or alteration without the necessity of any showing of a change in any material conditions and circumstances of either party or the child, provided that the review and modification or alteration shall not be had more often than once in each two-year period following the date of entry of the judgment. However, this subsection shall not limit or restrict the power of the judge to enter a judgment relating to the custody of a child in any new proceeding based upon a showing of a change in any material conditions or circumstances of a party or the child. A military parent's absences caused by the performance of his or her deployments, or the potential for future deployments, shall not be the sole factor considered in supporting a claim of any change in material conditions and circumstances of either party or the child." "(i) Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, whenever a military parent is deployed to a location away from his or her child, the following shall apply: (1) If such parent's duties require him or her to be separated from his or her child, a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights and responsibilities under an established parenting plan earlier than 90 days after the deployment ends, unless such modification is agreed to by the deployed parent; (2) Upon a petition filed by a deploying parent or nondeploying parent, the court shall enter an order temporarily establishing or modifying an existing parenting plan to ensure contact during the period of deployment when: (A) A military parent receives notice from military leadership that he or she will deploy in the near future, and such parent has primary physical custody, joint physical custody, or sole physical custody of a child, or otherwise has parenting time with a child under an existing parenting plan; and (B) The deployment would have a material effect upon a deploying parent's ability to exercise parental rights and responsibilities toward his or her child either in the existing relationship with the other parent or under an established parenting plan; (3) Petitions for modification because of deployment shall be heard by the court as expeditiously as possible and shall be a priority on the court's calendar; (4)(A) All temporary modification orders shall include a reasonable and specific transition schedule to facilitate a return to the predeployment parenting plan over the shortest reasonable time period after the deployment ends, taking into consideration the child's best interest; (B) A temporary modification order shall set a date certain for the anticipated end of the deployment and the start of the transition period back to the permanent parenting plan. If the deployment is extended, the temporary modification order shall remain in effect, and the transition schedule shall take effect at the end of the extension of the deployment. In such case, the nondeploying parent shall notify the court in accordance with this paragraph of the extension of the deployment. Failure of the nondeploying parent to notify the court in accordance with this paragraph

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shall not prejudice the deploying parent's right to return to the permanent parenting plan once the temporary modification order expires as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; and (C) A temporary modification order shall expire upon the completion of the transition period and the prior permanent parenting plan shall then establish the rights and responsibilities between parents for the child; (5) Upon a petition filed by the deploying parent and upon a finding that it serves the best interest of the child, the court may delegate for the duration of the deployment any portion of the deploying parent's parenting time with the child to anyone in his or her extended family, including but not limited to an immediate family member, a person with whom the deploying parent cohabits, or another person having a close and substantial relationship to the child. Such delegated parenting time shall not create any separate rights to such person once the period of deployment has ended; (6) If the court finds it to be in the child's best interest, a temporary modification order issued under this subsection may require any of the following: (A) The nondeploying parent shall make the child reasonably available to the deploying parent to exercise his or her parenting time immediately before and after the deploying parent departs for deployment and whenever the deploying parent returns to or from leave or furlough from his or her duties; (B) The nondeploying parent shall facilitate opportunities for the deployed parent to have regular and continuing contact with his or her child by telephone, e-mail exchanges, virtual video parenting time through the Internet, or any other similar means; (C) A nondeploying parent shall not interfere with the delivery of correspondence or packages between the deployed parent and child of such parent; and (D) The deploying parent shall provide timely information regarding his or her leave and departure schedule to the nondeploying parent. Since actual leave and departure dates are subject to change with little notice due to military necessity, such changes shall not be used by the nondeploying parent to prevent contact between the deployed parent and his or her child; (7) A court order temporarily modifying a previous parenting plan or other order governing parent-child rights and responsibilities shall specify that the deployment is the basis for the order and it shall be entered by the court only as a temporary modification order or interlocutory order. (8) A court order temporarily modifying a previous order shall require the nondeploying parent to provide the court and the deploying parent with no less than 30 days' advance written notice of any intended change of residence address, telephone numbers, or e-mail address; (9) A relocation by the nondeploying parent during a period of the deployed parent's absence and occurring during the period a temporary modification order is entered shall not act to terminate the exclusive and continuing jurisdiction of the court for purposes of later determining custody or parenting time under this title; (10) Upon the deployed parent's final return from deployment, either parent may file

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a petition to modify the temporary modification order on the grounds that compliance with the temporary modification order will result in immediate danger of irreparable harm to the child, and may further request that the court issue an ex parte order. The deployed parent may file such a petition prior to his or her return. The petition shall be accompanied by an affidavit in support of the requested order. Upon a finding of irreparable harm based on the facts set forth in the affidavit, the court may issue an ex parte order modifying the temporary parenting plan or other parent-child contact in order to prevent the irreparable harm. If the court issues an ex parte order, the court shall set the matter for hearing within ten days from the issuance of the ex parte order; (11) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude either party from filing a petition for permanent modification of an existing parenting plan under subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that the court shall not conduct a final hearing on such petition until at least 90 days after the final return of the deploying parent. There shall exist a presumption favoring the parenting plan or custody order in place prior to the deployment as one that still serves the best interest of the child, and the party seeking to permanently modify such prior order shall have the burden to prove that it no longer serves the best interest of the child. In all cases, the court shall not consider the mere absence or disruption to a child created by a parent's deployment as the sole factor in determining any change in material conditions or circumstances; (12) When the deployment of a military parent has a material effect upon his or her ability to appear in person at a scheduled hearing, then upon request by the deploying parent and provided reasonable advance notice is given to other interested parties, the court shall allow a deployed parent to present testimony and other evidence by electronic means for any matter considered by the court under this subsection. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'electronic means' shall include, but not be limited to, communications by telephone, video teleconference, Internet connection, or electronically stored affidavits or documents sent from the deployment location or elsewhere; (13) When deployment of a military parent appears imminent and there is no existing parenting plan or other order setting forth the parent's rights and responsibilities, then upon a petition filed by either parent the court shall:
(A) Expedite a hearing to establish a temporary parenting plan; (B) Require that the deploying parent shall have continued access to the child; (C) Ensure the disclosure of financial information pertaining to both parties; (D) Determine the child support responsibilities under Code Section 19-6-15 of both parents during the deployment; and (E) Determine the child's best interest and consider delegating to any third parties with close contacts to the child any reasonable parenting time during the deployment. In deciding such request the court shall consider the reasonable requests of the deployed parent. Any pleading filed to establish a parenting plan or child support order under this paragraph shall be identified at the time of filing by stating in the text of the pleading the specific facts related to the deployment and by referencing this subsection of this

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Code section; (14) When an impending deployment precludes court expedited adjudication before deployment, the court may agree to allow the parties to arbitrate any issues as allowed under Code Section 19-9-1.1, or order the parties to mediation under any court established alternative dispute resolution program. Each party shall be under a duty to provide to the other party information relevant to any parenting plan or support issues pertaining to the children or the parties; (15) Each military parent shall be under a continuing duty to provide written notice to the nondeploying parent within 14 days of the military parent's receipt of oral or written orders requiring deployment or any other absences due to military service that will impact the military parent's ability to exercise his or her parenting time with a child. If deployment orders do not allow for 14 days' advance notice, then the military parent shall provide written notice to the other parent immediately upon receiving such notice; and (16) A military parent shall ensure that any military family care plan that he or she has filed with his or her commander is consistent with any existing court orders for his or her child. In all instances any court order will be the first course of action for the care of a child during the absence of a military parent, and the military family care plan will be the alternative plan if the nondeploying parent either refuses to provide care for the child or acknowledges an inability to provide reasonable care for the child. A military parent shall not be considered in willful contempt of any court order or parenting plan when he or she in good faith implements his or her military family care plan based upon the refusal or claimed inability of a nondeploying parent to provide reasonable care for a child during a deployment."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 19-9-6, relating to definitions for the article, as follows:
"19-9-6. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Armed forces' means the national guard and the reserve components of the armed forces, the United States army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, and air force. (2) 'Deploy' or 'deployment' means military service in compliance with the military orders received by a member of the armed forces to report for combat operations, contingency operations, peacekeeping operations, a remote tour of duty, temporary duty, or other such military service for which a parent is required to report unaccompanied by family members. Deployment shall include the period during which a military parent remains subject to deployment orders and remains deployed on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause. Such term shall include mobilization. (3) 'Deploying parent' or 'deployed parent' means a military parent who has been notified by military leadership that he or she will deploy or mobilize or who is currently deployed or mobilized.

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(1)(4) 'Joint custody' means joint legal custody, joint physical custody, or both joint legal custody and joint physical custody. In making an order for joint custody, the judge may order joint legal custody without ordering joint physical custody. (2)(5) 'Joint legal custody' means both parents have equal rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including the child's education, health care, extracurricular activities, and religious training; provided, however, that the judge may designate one parent to have sole power to make certain decisions while both parents retain equal rights and responsibilities for other decisions. (3)(6) 'Joint physical custody' means that physical custody is shared by the parents in such a way as to assure the child of substantially equal time and contact with both parents. (7) 'Military family care plan' means a plan that is periodically reviewed by a military parent's commander that provides for care of a military parent's child whenever his or her military duties prevent such parent from providing care to his or her child and ensures that a military parent has made adequate and reasonable arrangements to provide for the needs and supervision of his or her child whenever a nondeploying parent is unable or unavailable to provide care in the military parent's absence. (8) 'Military parent' means a member of the armed forces who is a legal parent, adoptive parent, or guardian of a child under the age of 18, whose parental rights are established either by operation of law or the process of legitimation, and who has not had his or her parental rights terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction. (9) 'Mobilization' or 'mobilize' means the call-up of the national guard and the reserve components of the armed forces to extended active duty service. Such term shall not include National Guard or Reserves component annual training, inactive duty days, drill weekends, or state active duty performed within the boundaries this state. (10) 'Nondeploying parent' means:
(A) A parent who is not a member of the armed forces; or (B) A military parent who is currently not also a deploying parent. (4)(11) 'Sole custody' means a person, including, but not limited to, a parent, has been awarded permanent custody of a child by a court order. Unless otherwise provided by court order, the person awarded sole custody of a child shall have the rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including the child's education, health care, extracurricular activities, and religious training, and the noncustodial parent shall have the right to visitation or parenting time. A person who has not been awarded custody of a child by court order shall not be considered as the sole legal custodian while exercising visitation rights or parenting time. (12) 'State active duty' means the call-up by a governor for the performance of any military duty while serving within the boundaries of that state. (13) 'Temporary duty' means the assignment of a military parent to a geographic location outside of this state for a limited period of time to accomplish training or to assist in the performance of a military mission."

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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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 112, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Jones of the 10th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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SB 135. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st, Rogers of the 21st, Butler of the 55th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; 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 135:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; 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 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, is amended by revising Code Section 43-9-18, relating to construction of chapter, as follows:
"43-9-18. (a) No person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services or chiropractic adjustments. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, nothing Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:
(1) Prohibit any other licensed health care professional from practicing within the scope of that person's license; or (2) Permit any person not licensed or authorized under this chapter to engage in the practice of chiropractic."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 2.

SB 135, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 138. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Williams of the 19th, Staton of the 18th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; to amend Code Section 40-5-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving while a license is suspended or revoked, so as to modify the penalties for a violation of driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license; and for other purposes.

The Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee offered the following substitute to SB 138:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; 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:
SECTION 1. Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The initial issuance of any tag, on or after July 1, 2007, shall not be made unless the applicant presents at the time of application a valid Georgia driver's license or Georgia identification card. This subsection shall not apply to those applicants expressly exempted in Code Section 40-5-21. An applicant for a tag renewal shall sign a statement to the effect that such person is in possession of a valid Georgia driver's license or Georgia identification card. The signed statement shall include the applicant's driver's license or identification card number. A person making a false statement in his or her application for a tag renewal shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20. A renewal notice issued by a tag agent shall include the statement required by this subsection on the renewal notice form to be returned by the applicant with an appropriate space for the applicant to sign the statement and provide his or her driver's license or identification card number."
SECTION 2. Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) No person, except those expressly exempted in this chapter, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver's license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being driven. Any person who is a resident of this state for 30 days shall obtain a Georgia driver's license before operating a motor vehicle in this state. Any violation of this subsection shall be punished as provided in Code Section 40-5-121, except the violation of driving with an expired license, or a violation of Code Section 40-5-29 or if. If such person produces in court a valid driver's license issued by this state to such person, which was valid at the time of

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the alleged offense, then he or she shall not be guilty of such offenses a violation of this Code section. Any court having jurisdiction over traffic offenses in this state shall report to the department the name and other identifying information of any individual convicted of driving without a license."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after such date; provided, however, that the requirements of Section 1 of this Act shall apply to applications for tag renewals due on or after July 1, 2012.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Tippins of the 37th and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee substitute to SB 138 (LC 35 2194S) by replacing lines 17 through 24 as follows: in Code Section 40-5-21. An applicant for a tag renewal shall swear that such person is in possession of a valid Georgia driver's license or Georgia identification card and shall include the applicant's driver's license or identification card number in the renewal, whether such renewal is accomplished in person, by mail, or electronically. Any person who knowingly makes any false statement in executing an application for tag renewal shall be guilty of false swearing, whether or not an oath is actually administered to the applicant, if such statement shall purport to be under oath. Upon conviction of such offense, such person shall be punished for false swearing as provided by Code Section 16-10-71. A tag agent shall include the affirmation required by this subsection on the renewal notice form to be returned by the applicant or completed by the applicant online with an appropriate space for the applicant to sign the statement and provide his or her driver's license or identification card number."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tippins, Rogers amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Tippins of the 37th offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee substitute (LC 35 2194S) to SB 138 by inserting on page 2, line 36 after the word "offense": "or proof that a previously valid license which has been suspended or revoked has been reinstated prior to the hearing on such charge."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert, Tippins amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison
Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 2.

SB 138, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; 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.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 7. SB 140, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 150. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Jeffares of the 17th, Butler of the 55th and Henson of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned facilities, so as to provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SB 150:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned facilities, so as to provide for the sale of wine and distilled spirits at public golf courses under certain circumstances; 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. Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned facilities, is amended by revising Code Section 38-2, relating to the sale of malt beverages at public golf courses operated by counties and municipalities, as follows:
"3-8-2. Any county or municipality operating a public golf course and offering food or drink for retail sale as an incident to the operation of the golf course may at its discretion sell at retail malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits by the drink as an incident to the operation of the golf course upon obtaining a retail consumption license."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Staton of the 18th, Ramsey of the 43rd and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the substitute to SB 150 to add after "To" on line 1 "amend Code Section 3-3-26, relating to breaking of packages, so as to authorize wine tastings and to"; redesignate Section 2 as Section 3; and add between lines 6 and 7: Code Section 3-3-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to breaking of packages, is revised by adding at the end the following: "Nothwithstanding the above provisions or Code Section 3-4-25, the commissioner shall, upon proper application therefor, issue an annual permit authorizing a licensed retail dealer to conduct free wine tastings on the premises and to provide food at no cost as part of such tastings." SECTION 2.

Senator Henson of the 41st requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the amendment.

Senator Henson of the 41st withdrew his request for a ruling of germaneness.

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

Albers Y Balfour N Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison N Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson

N Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay N Shafer

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Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort E Ginn
Goggans N Golden N Gooch

Y Hooks N Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James N Jeffares E Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Sims Y Staton N Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 12, nays 39, and the Staton, et al. amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn
Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones N Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar N Miller N Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 9. SB 150, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 156. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 1.

SB 156, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 161. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Grant of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 4th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Higher Education Committee offered the following substitute to SB 161:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for advisement; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; 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. Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-4-37. (a)(1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to: (A) Increase high school graduation rates, potential job opportunities, and educational opportunities that will prepare students for success in college and the

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workplace; (B) Establish intergovernmental cooperation between postsecondary institutions and local boards of education and collaboration with business, industry, and community stakeholders to aid relevant education programs and in the development and support of new and existing college and career academies in Georgia; (C) Assist in the development of academic and career ready curriculum; (D) Establish and manage support grant opportunities and awards for new and existing college and career academies; (E) Establish a process that allows for college and career academy certification; and (F) Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of dual credit and dual enrollment programs, secondary and postsecondary partnerships, and college and career academics. (2) The General Assembly finds that to accomplish these goals, an office should be established to coordinate the efforts of the various education agencies. (b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Board' means the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. (2) 'Certification' means a formal process established by the Office of College and Career Transitions, and approved by the board, in which college and career academies successfully demonstrate appropriate levels of student achievement, community sustainability, workforce development, and school level governance. (3) 'Charter petitioner' means a local board of education, group of local boards of education, private individual, private organization, state or local public entity, or any group of these, that submits a petition for a charter in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions which have petitioned to establish a college and career academy as a charter school pursuant to Article 31 or Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title. (4) 'Charter school' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2-2062 and as in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2-2081. (5) 'College and career academy' means a specialized charter school established by a partnership which demonstrates a collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance workforce development between one or more local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions and approved by the State Board of Education in accordance with Article 31 of Chapter 2 of this title or the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title. (6) 'Office' means the Office of College and Career Transitions established pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (7) 'Postsecondary institution' means a local technical college, community college, university, or other postsecondary institution operating under the authority of the Technical College System of Georgia or the University System of Georgia or other not for profit postsecondary institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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(8) 'Start-up costs' means initial operating or capital costs, including, but not limited to, costs of improving real property. (9) 'Supplemental funding' means funding for purposes other than start-up costs which are related to the establishment and operation of college and career academies. (c) The Office of College and Career Transitions shall be established within the Technical College System of Georgia to coordinate the efforts by the State Board of Education, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and other not for profit postsecondary institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in the professional development, curriculum support, and development and establishment of college and career academies. (d) Supplementary to and without limitation of other authority, the board shall be authorized to allocate funds, including state funds, federal funds, proceeds of general obligation debt, or any other available funds, for a particular purpose for college and career academies for start-up costs or for other purposes related to the establishment and operation of such academies by a grant consideration process. (e) A charter petitioner for a college and career academy that has submitted for approval or that has drafted for submission for approval a charter petition for a college and career academy shall be authorized to submit to the board an application for startup funds for a college and career academy. The board shall approve applications for start-up funds for college and career academies that meet the criteria and requirements established pursuant to subsections (i) and (j) of this Code section. As part of such application process, the office shall consider charter applications for college and career academies in cooperation with the Office of Charter School Compliance and make recommendations to the State Board of Education for the approval, denial, and renewal of college and career academy charter petitions and specify the reasons for such recommendations. The State Board of Education should consider such a recommendation from the office prior to approving or denying a charter petition for a college and career academy. Funds shall not be released to an approved applicant unless the charter petition is approved by the State Board of Education pursuant to Article 31 of Chapter 2 of this title or the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title. (f) The board shall be authorized to disburse supplemental funding to existing or new college and career academies which demonstrate a need for such funding. (g)(1) The office shall establish a certification process, in collaboration with the Department of Education, for approval by the board. The office shall be authorized to certify college and career academies. The State Board of Education shall accept certification by the office as one component of determining compliance with charter requirements. The State Board of Education may request supplemental information from charter petitioners. (2) Any certification process established pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection must require that the applicant demonstrates how the proposed college and career academy will increase student achievement, provide for dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities, increase work based learning opportunities, and address

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workforce development needs; articulates how the collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders will advance workforce development; demonstrates local governance and autonomy; and shows other benefits that meet the needs of the students and community. (3) Certification by the office shall constitute a positive recommendation to the State Board of Education for renewal of a charter pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064.1. (h) The office shall be responsible for collecting and analyzing appropriate data from and about college and career academies on matters consisting of but not limited to college and career academy effectiveness. Collecting and reporting of data shall be in coordination with the Office of Charter School Compliance. (i) The board shall establish eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures for the disbursement of funding to college and career academies pursuant to this Code section. Such criteria, requirements, and procedures shall consider the strength of the proposed cooperative arrangements between the local board of education, the group of local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity and one or more postsecondary institutions and must include active support from and a partnership with local business and community leaders for the college and career academy. The board may establish a matching requirement for recipients of funds under this Code section. (j) A college and career academy receiving funds pursuant to this Code section shall submit an annual report to the board regarding the performance of such academy and the expenditure of funds received pursuant to this Code section. The report shall include, but not be limited to, academic data, financial statements, an evaluation of the progress relative to relationships between and among the business, industry, and community stakeholders, and any other information requested by the board to demonstrate the yearly progress or effectiveness of the college and career academy. (k) Representatives from business, industry, civic, and governmental agencies and educational organizations which are designated by the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia shall advise the board on matters pertaining to both the certification and governance of college and career academies."
SECTION 2. Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," is amended in Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (2) and (9) as follows:
"(2) 'Career College and career academy' means a specialized charter school established by a partnership which demonstrates a collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance workforce development between one or more local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions and a technical school or college and approved by the State Board of Education in accordance with Article 31 of this chapter or the Georgia Charter

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Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of this chapter. This term also includes a small learning community where a student receives academic instruction at his or her assigned high school combined with work based learning opportunities at an industry center or technical school or college." "(9) 'Small learning community' means an autonomous or semiautonomous small learning environment within a large high school which is made up of a subset of students and teachers for a two, three, or four-year period. The goal of a small learning community is to achieve greater personalization of learning with each community led by a principal or instructional leader. A small learning community blends academic studies around a broad career or academic theme where teachers have common planning time to connect teacher assignments and assessments to college and career readiness standards. Students voluntarily apply for enrollment in a small learning community but must be accepted, and such enrollment must be approved by the student's parent or guardian. A small learning community also includes a college and career academy organized around a specific career theme which integrates academic and career instruction, provides work-based learning opportunities, and prepares students for postsecondary education and employment, with support through partnerships with local employers, community organizations, and postsecondary institutions."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-2-328 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a competitive grant program, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(3) Developing small learning communities or college and career academies with a rigorous academic foundation and emphasis in broad career fields of study;"
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-2-329 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) Provide focused programs of study which are designed to provide a wellrounded education for students by fostering artistic creativity, critical thinking, and self-discipline through the teaching of academic content, knowledge, and skills that students will use in the workplace, further education, and life. The focused programs of study, whether provided at a choice technical high school, a college and career academy, a traditional high school, or on site at a technical school or college or a public college or university, shall be aligned with graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and curriculum requirements established pursuant to Part 2 of this article, including, at a minimum, four years of mathematics, Algebra I and higher, and four years of English, with an emphasis on developing reading and writing skills to meet college and career readiness standards;"

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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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0. SB 161, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 168. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to

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uniform rules of the road, so as to dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass, a HERO operator with the Georgia Department of Transportation who was tragically killed after being hit by a passing truck while he was helping a motorist on the side of Interstate Highway 85 in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 31, 2011; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 168, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 177. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Butterworth of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 177 (LC 28 5580) by inserting between "Factor" and the period on line 65 the following:
multiplied by the Current Year Inflation Adjustment Factor

By inserting after line 131 the following: (f) The Commission shall not take any action within a Member State that contravenes any State law of that Member State.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 19.

SB 177, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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SB 178. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Hill of the 32nd, Murphy of the 27th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; 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 178:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for record checks; 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 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"31-7-12.2. (a) It is the intention of the General Assembly to establish a new licensure category of long-term care provider which shall be referred to as 'assisted living community.' An assisted living community shall be authorized, in accordance with this Code section, to provide certain services that are beyond the scope of services that a personal care home is authorized to provide. (b) As used in this Code Section, the term:
(1) 'Ambulatory' means the ability to move from place to place by walking, either unaided or aided by a prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, or hand rails, or by propelling a wheelchair and to respond to an emergency condition, whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape with minimal human assistance using the normal means of egress.

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(2) 'Assisted living care' includes: (A) Personal services, which includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; (B) The administration of medications by a medication aide in accordance with this Code section; and (C) The provision of assisted self-preservation in accordance with this Code section.
(3) 'Assisted living community' means a personal care home with a minimum of 25 beds that is licensed as an assisted living community pursuant to Code Section 31-7-3. (4) 'Assisted self-preservation' means the capacity of a resident to be evacuated from an assisted living community, to a designated point of safety and within an established period of time as determined by the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Assisted self-preservation is a function of all of the following:
(A) The condition of the individual; (B) The assistance that is available to be provided to the individual by the staff of the assisted living community; and (C) The construction of the building in which the assisted living community is housed, including whether such building meets the state fire safety requirements applicable to an existing health care occupancy. (5) 'Continuous medical or nursing care' means medical or nursing care required other than on a periodic basis or for a short-term illness. (c) An assisted living community shall not admit or retain an individual who is not ambulatory unless the individual is capable of assisted self-preservation. In the event that the department determines that one or more residents of an assisted living community are not capable of assisted self-preservation due to the condition of the resident, the capabilities of the staff of the assisted living community, the construction of the building in which the assisted living community is housed, or a combination of these factors, the department shall have the authority to consider any of the following actions: (1) An increase in the staffing of the assisted living community to a level that is sufficient to ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation; (2) A change in the staffing assignments of the assisted living community if such change would ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation; (3) A change in rooms or the location of residents as necessary to ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation; (4) The utilization of any specialized equipment that would ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation. For purposes of this paragraph, specialized equipment shall only include a prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, hand rails, and a wheelchair; (5) A cessation in the further admission of individuals who are not ambulatory until such time that the assisted living community has taken actions necessary to ensure that all residents are capable of assisted self-preservation;

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(6) The transfer or discharge of any resident who is not capable of assisted selfpreservation; and (7) Any action set forth in Code section 31-2-11. (d) An assisted living community shall provide to the department on a quarterly basis a list of all residents who are not ambulatory but who are capable of assisted selfpreservation. (e) An assisted living community shall maintain fire detection and prevention equipment, including visual signals with alarms for hearing impaired residents, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and the requirements of the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. (f) An assisted living community shall not admit or retain an individual who is in need of continuous medical or nursing care. Other than as permitted by a medication aide pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (g) of this Code section, medical, nursing, or health services required on a periodic basis, or for short-term illness, shall not be provided as services of an assisted living community. When such services are required, they shall be purchased by the resident or the resident's representative or legal surrogate, if any, from appropriate providers managed independently from the assisted living community. An assisted living community may assist in arranging for such services, but not in the provision of such services. (g)(1) An assisted living community may employ certified medication aides for the purpose of performing the technical aspects of the administration of certain medications in accordance with this subsection. An assisted living community that employs one or more certified medication aides must have a safe medication and treatment administration system that meets all the requirements of this subsection. (2) The department shall establish and maintain a medication aide registry containing the names of each individual in Georgia who is certified by the department as a medication aide. An assisted living community may not employ an individual as a medication aide unless the individual is listed in the medication aide registry in good standing. (3) An applicant for certification as a medication aide shall meet the following qualifications:
(A) Be a Georgia certified nurse aide with current certification in good standing; (B) Have successfully completed a state-approved medication aide training program administered by a Georgia licensed registered nurse, pharmacist, or physician; (C) Have successfully passed, with a minimum passing score of 80 percent, a written competency examination; and (D) Have demonstrated the requisite clinical skills to serve as a medication aide in accordance with a standardized checklist developed by the department. (4) A record of the successful completion of the written competency examination and clinical skills standardized checklist by an applicant for certification as a medication aide shall be included in the medication aide registry within 30 business days of evaluation. Each candidate for certification as a medication aide shall have the

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opportunity to take the written competency examination three times before being required to retake and successfully complete the medication aide training program. (5) An assisted living community shall annually conduct a comprehensive clinical skills competency review of each medication aide employed by the assisted living community. (6) Certificates issued pursuant to this subsection shall be renewed annually according to schedules and fees approved by the department. (7) A medication aide who meets the criteria established in this subsection shall be permitted to perform the following tasks in an assisted living community in accordance with the written instructions of a physician:
(A) Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications; (B) Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and protocol; (C) Administer medication via a metered dose inhaler; (D) Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol; (E) Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema as ordered by a physician; and (F) Assist residents in the supervision of self-administration of medication. (8) A medication aide shall record in the medication administration record all medications that the medication aide has personally administered to a resident of an assisted living community and any refusal of a resident to take a medication. A medication aide shall observe a resident to whom medication has been administered and report any changes in the condition of such resident to the personal representative or legal surrogate of the resident. (9) All medication administered by a medication aide in accordance with this Code section shall be in unit or multidose packaging. (10) An assisted living community that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform the following duties: (A) Perform a quarterly review of the drug regimen of each resident of the assisted living community and report any irregularities to the assisted living community administrator; (B) Remove for proper disposal any drugs that are expired, discontinued, in a deteriorated condition, or where the resident for whom such drugs were ordered is no longer a resident; (C) Establish or review policies and procedures for safe and effective drug therapy, distribution, use, and control; and (D) Monitor compliance with established policies and procedures for medication handling and storage. (11) An assisted living community that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall ensure that each medication aide receives ongoing medication training as prescribed by the

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department. A registered professional nurse or pharmacist shall conduct random medication administration observations on a quarterly basis and report any issues to the assisted living community administrator. (h) An assisted living community shall establish a written care plan for each resident. Such care plan shall describe the needs of the resident and how such needs will be met. (i) An assisted living community shall not be permitted to enroll as a provider of medical assistance, as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 49-4-141, or receive any funds authorized or paid pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
31-7-12.3. The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2. Such rules and regulations shall establish meaningful distinctions between the levels of care provided by personal care homes, assisted living communities, and nursing homes but shall not curtail the scope or levels of services provided by personal care homes or nursing homes as of June 30, 2011; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall preclude the department from issuing waivers or variances to personal care homes of the rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Notwithstanding Code Section 31-2-9 or 31-7-12.2, the department shall not grant a waiver or variance unless:
(1) There are adequate standards affording protection for the health and safety of residents of the personal care home; (2) The resident of the personal care home provides a medical assessment conducted by a licensed health care professional who is unaffiliated with the personal care home which identifies the needs of the resident; and (3) The department finds that the personal care home can provide or arrange for the appropriate level of care for the resident."
SECTION 2. Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful, is amended by revising paragraph (26) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(26) With respect to any individual or facility providing personal care services or assisted living care:
(A) Any person or entity not duly licensed or registered as a personal care home or assisted living community formally or informally offering, advertising to, or soliciting the public for residents or referrals; or (B) Any personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or any assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, offering, advertising, or soliciting the public to provide services:
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assisted living community for services authorized by the Department of Community Health under a waiver or variance pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 31-29;. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, 'personal care' means protective care and watchful oversight of a resident who needs a watchful environment but who does not have an illness, injury, or disability which requires chronic or convalescent care including medical and nursing services, and 'assisted living care' includes services provided for in Code Section 31-7-12.2. The provisions of this paragraph shall be enforced following consultation with the Department of Community Health which shall retain primary responsibility for issues relating to licensure of any individual or facility providing personal care services;"
SECTION 3. Code Section 16-5-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to simple battery, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) A person who is an employee, agent, or volunteer at any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, relating to long-term care facilities, or Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to assisted living communities, or Code Section 317-12, relating to personal care homes, or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173, relating to home health care and hospices, who commits the offense of simple battery against a person who is admitted to or receiving services from such facility, person, or entity shall be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."
SECTION 4. Code Section 16-5-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to battery, is amended by revising subsection (k) as follows:
"(k) A person who is an employee, agent, or volunteer at any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, relating to long-term care facilities, or Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to assisted living communities, or Code Section 317-12, relating to personal care homes, or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173, relating to home health care and hospices, who commits the offense of battery against a person who is admitted to or receiving services from such facility, person, or entity shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both."
SECTION 5. Code Section 16-6-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against person detained or patient in hospital or other institution, and sexual assault by practitioner of psychotherapy against patient, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
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required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, or 31-7-12, or 31-7-12.2 or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173 commits sexual assault when he or she engages in sexual contact with another individual who the actor knew or should have known had been admitted to or is receiving services from such facility or the actor."
SECTION 6. Code Section 25-2-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property and requirements as to construction, maintenance, and use generally, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(J) as follows:
"(J) Personal care homes and assisted living communities required to be licensed as such by the Department of Community Health and having at least seven beds for nonfamily adults, and the Commissioner shall, pursuant to Code Section 25-2-4, by rule adopt state minimum fire safety standards for those homes, and any structure constructed as or converted to a personal care home on or after April 15, 1986, shall be deemed to be a proposed building pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 252-14 and that structure may be required to be furnished with a sprinkler system meeting the standards established by the Commissioner if he deems this necessary for proper fire safety."
SECTION 7. Code Section 26-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (18.1) as follows:
"(18.1) 'Institution' means any licensed hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, hospice, health clinic, or prison clinic."
SECTION 8. Code Section 26-4-191 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Utilization of Unused Prescription Drugs Act," is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Health care facility' means an institution which is licensed as a nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, personal care home, home health agency, or hospice pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31."
SECTION 9. Code Section 26-4-212 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Safe Medications Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Institution' means any licensed hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or hospice."

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SECTION 10. Code Section 31-2-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records check requirement for certain facilities, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) 'Facility' means a: (A) Personal care home required to be licensed or permitted under Code Section 31-7-12; (B) Assisted living community required to be licensed under Code Section 31-712.2; (B)(C) Private home care provider required to be licensed under Article 13 of Chapter 7 of this title; or (C)(D) Community living arrangement subject to licensure under paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 31-2-4."
SECTION 11. Code Section 31-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to health care facilities, is amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4), as follows:
"(4) 'Institution' means: (A) Any building, facility, or place in which are provided two or more beds and other facilities and services that are used for persons received for examination, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, maternity care, nursing care, assisted living care, or personal care for periods continuing for 24 hours or longer and which is classified by the department, as provided for in this chapter, as either a hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, or personal care home;"
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 31-7-3, relating to requirements for permits to operate institutions, as follows:
"(d)(1) When an application for licensure to operate a personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or an assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, has been made, the department shall inform the office of the state long-term care ombudsman of the name and address of the applicant prior to issuing authority to operate or receive residents and shall provide to the ombudsman program an opportunity to provide to the department information relevant to the applicant's fitness to operate as a licensed personal care home or an assisted living community. (2) The department may consider any information provided under this subsection, where verified by appropriate licensing procedures, in determining whether an applicant meets the requirements for licensing. (3) The department shall promulgate regulations setting forth the procedures by which the long-term care ombudsman program shall report information to the department or its designee as required by this subsection, including a consistent

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format for the reporting of information, safeguards to protect confidentiality, and specified types of information which shall be routinely provided by the long-term care ombudsman program. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide any authority to the longterm care ombudsman program to license or refuse to license the operation of a personal care home or an assisted living community."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, relating to personal care homes, as follows:
"(2) 'Personal services' includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Personal services shall not include medical, nursing, or health services."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-111, relating to findings and declaration of policy under the "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authorities Act," as follows:
"(1) There exists in this state a seriously inadequate supply of and a critical need for facilities which can furnish the comprehensive services required by elderly persons in a single location, including, without limitation, residential care and the types of services provided in skilled nursing homes, intermediate care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes (hereinafter referred to as 'residential care facilities for the elderly');"
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (7) of Code Section 31-7-112, relating to definitions relative to the "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authorities Act," as follows:
"(A) Any one or more buildings or structures to be used in providing at a single location the comprehensive services required by the elderly, including, without limitation, residential care and the types of services provided in skilled nursing homes, intermediate care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes supplied with all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery, equipment, parking facilities, landscaping, and facilities for outdoor storage, all as determined by the authority, which determination shall be final and not subject to review; provided, however, that no single project or residential care facility shall be required to render all types of services and levels of care referred to above. There may be included as part of any such project all improvements necessary to the full utilization thereof, including, without limitation, site preparation; roads and streets; sidewalks; water supply; outdoor lighting; belt line railroad; railroad sidings and lead tracks; bridges; causeways; terminals for railroad, automotive, and air

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transportation; transportation facilities incidental to the project; and the dredging and improving of harbors and waterways. However, none of the aforementioned improvements shall be the primary purpose of any project;"
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 31-7-172, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Hospice Law," as follows:
"(4) 'Health care facility' means hospitals; other special care units, including but not limited to podiatric facilities; skilled nursing facilities; intermediate care facilities; assisted living communities; personal care homes; ambulatory surgical or obstetrical facilities; health maintenance organizations; home health agencies; and diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation centers."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (11) of Code Section 31-7-250, relating to definitions relative to facility licensing and employee records checks, as follows:
"(11) 'Personal care home' or 'home' means a home required to be licensed or permitted under Code Section 31-7-12 or an assisted living community as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2."
SECTION 18. Code Section 31-8-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the long-term care ombudsman program, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Long-term care facility' means any skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, or personal care home now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 19. Code Section 31-8-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the 'Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act,' is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Long-term care facility' or 'facility' means any skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, personal care home, or community living arrangement now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the department."
SECTION 20. Code Section 31-8-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the 'Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities,' is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Long-term care facility' or 'facility' means any assisted living community, intermediate care home, skilled nursing home, or intermingled home subject to regulation and licensure by the department."

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SECTION 21. Code Section 31-36A-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification by physician under the "Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act," is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) It is the physician's belief that it is in the adult's best interest to be discharged from a hospital, institution, medical center, or other health care institution providing health or personal care for treatment of any type of physical or mental condition and to be transferred to or admitted to an alternative facility or placement, including, but not limited to, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, personal care homes, rehabilitation facilities, and home and community based programs."
SECTION 22. Code Section 31-36A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petition for order by health care facility, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(2) It is the physician's belief that it is in the adult's best interest to be admitted to or discharged from a hospital, institution, medical center, or other health care institution providing health or personal care for treatment of any type of physical or mental condition or to be transferred to an alternative facility or placement, including, but not limited to, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, personal care homes, rehabilitation facilities, and home and community based programs; and"
SECTION 23. Code Section 35-3-34.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to circumstances when exonerated first offender's criminal record may be disclosed, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) The request for information is an inquiry about a person who has applied for employment with a nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or a person or entity that offers day care for elderly persons and the person who is the subject of the inquiry to the center was prosecuted for the offense of sexual battery, incest, pimping, pandering, or a violation of Code Section 30-5-8; or"
SECTION 24. Code Section 35-3-174 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time for reporting elopement of disabled person from personal care home, is amended as follows:
"35-3-174. The staff of personal care homes and assisted living communities shall call the local police department to report the elopement of any disabled person from the home within 30 minutes of the staff's receiving actual knowledge that such person is missing from the home."
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care, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows: "(c) An admission for respite care shall be for no longer than two weeks, provided that a person may be admitted for additional periods of respite care; provided, further, that there shall be no more than two admissions for respite care within any six-month period, counted from the first day of such an admission. Any such admission which exceeds limits provided in this Code section must be in accordance with the procedure in Code Section 37-4-20 or 37-4-40. This Code section shall not apply when the person sought to be admitted is living in a nursing home, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-27-1, or a personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or an assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2."
SECTION 26. Code Section 38-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and appointment of executive directors of veterans' homes, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) To construct and operate hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes for the use and care of war veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions and to pay the cost of construction of the hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes. The term 'cost of the construction' as used in this paragraph shall embrace the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights, and easements acquired; the cost of all machinery and equipment; and the cost of engineering, architectural, and legal expenses and of plans and specifications and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the construction of any hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes. The term shall also include administrative expense and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the construction of any hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes; the placing of the same in operation; and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation."
SECTION 27. Code Section 42-8-63.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discharges disqualifying individuals from employment, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) The employment is with a nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or a person or entity that offers day care for elderly persons and the defendant was discharged under this article after prosecution for the offense of sexual battery, incest, pimping, pandering, or a violation of Code Section 30-5-8; or"
SECTION 28. Code Section 48-13-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on authority of local government to impose regulatory fee and examples of businesses or

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practitioners of professions or occupations which may be subject to fees, is amended by revising paragraph (14) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(14) Nursing homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes;"
SECTION 29. Code Section 51-1-29.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on health care liability claim to gross negligence in emergency medical care, is amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(8) 'Health care institution' means: (A) An ambulatory surgical center; (B) A personal care home licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31; (B.1) An assisted living community licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31; (C) An institution providing emergency medical services; (D) A hospice; (E) A hospital; (F) A hospital system; (G) An intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded; or (H) A nursing home."
SECTION 30. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Grant of the 25th, Unterman of the 45th, Williams of the 19th and Stoner of the 6th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to SB 178 (LC 36 1885S) by striking lines 68 and 69 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(d) An assisted living community shall maintain a current list of all residents who are not ambulatory but who are capable of assisted self-preservation. The list shall be provided upon request to the department and maintained at all times by the assisted living community.
By inserting after "services" on line 311 the following: ; provided, however, that the department shall be authorized to grant a waiver of this provision in the same manner as provided for in Code Section 31-7-12.3 for the waiver of rules and regulations and in the same manner and only to the same extent as granted on or before June 30, 2011
By inserting between lines 311 and 312 the following:
SECTION 13A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-7-12.1, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, to add a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(f) In addition to the sanctions authorized herein, an unlicensed personal care home shall be deemed to be negligent per se in the event of any claim for personal injury or wrongful death of a resident."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Grant, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 178, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 181. By Senators Bethel of the 54th and Williams of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general

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provisions for crimes and offenses and the Attorney General, respectively, so as prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 181:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses, so as prohibit contingent compensation under 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. Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-1-12. (a) In any forfeiture action brought pursuant to this title, an attorney appointed by the Attorney General or district attorney as a special assistant attorney general, special assistant district attorney, or other attorney appointed to represent this state in such forfeiture action shall not be compensated on a contingent basis by a percentage of assets which arise or are realized from such forfeiture action. Such attorneys shall also not be compensated on a contingent basis by an hourly, fixed fee, or other arrangement which is contingent on a successful prosecution of such forfeiture action. (b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting or otherwise restricting the Attorney General or a district attorney from appointing special assistants or other attorneys to assist in the prosecution of any action brought pursuant to this title."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

SB 181, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hill of the 4th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 186. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 11th, Grant of the 25th, Albers of the 56th, Rogers of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to establish the position of fire safety commissioner; to establish the Department of Fire Safety; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to and provide consistency with the transfer of certain functions from the Commissioner of Insurance to the fire safety commissioner; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Public Safety, so as to designate the fire safety commissioner as a member of the Board of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to SB 186:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To enact the "Consolidation of Fire Safety Services in Georgia Act"; to establish the Department of Fire Safety; to provide for legislative intent; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale and storage of liquefied petroleum gas, so as to modify the powers and duties of the state fire marshal; to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to establish the position of fire safety commissioner; to consolidate primary state fire protection and safety services within a single agency; to improve the efficiency of the delivery of fire safety services; to transfer certain functions from the Commissioner of Insurance to the fire safety commissioner; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Public Safety, so as to designate the fire safety commissioner as a member of the Board of Public Safety; to modify provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for consistency in changing the names and designation of the Safety Fire Commissioner; 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Consolidation of Fire Safety Services in Georgia Act."
SECTION 2. It is the intent of the General Assembly, by this Act, to provide for more efficient fire safety services for the citizens of Georgia by consolidating such services into a single department and thereby provide greater quality services at a reduced cost.
SECTION 3. Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale and storage of liquefied petroleum gas, is amended in Code Section 10-1-263, relating to enforcement of the article by the state fire marshal, as follows:
"10-1-263. The state fire marshal, ex officio, shall be designated as the officer charged with the duty and authority of enforcing this article, subject to the approval of the fire safety commissioner."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 10-1-264, relating to assistants and employees of state fire marshal, as follows:

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"10-1-264. The state fire marshal, subject to the approval of the fire safety commissioner, is authorized to appoint and employ such assistants and employees, fix their salaries, and assign and delegate such duties and responsibilities as he or she may deem necessary to carry out this article in an efficient manner."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended in Code Section 10-1-265, relating to rules and regulations setting standards for liquefied petroleum gas equipment, as follows:
"10-1-265. (a) The state fire marshal Department of Fire Safety shall make, promulgate, adopt, and enforce rules and regulations setting forth minimum general standards covering the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of equipment for storing, handling, transporting by tank truck or tank trailer, and utilizing liquefied petroleum gases and specifying the odorization of said gases and the degree thereof. Said rules and regulations shall be such as are reasonably necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the public and persons using such materials and shall be based upon reasonable substantial conformity with the generally accepted standards of safety concerning the same subject matter. (b) Rules and regulations promulgated by the state fire marshal Department of Fire Safety based upon reasonable substantial conformity with the published standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters for the design, installation, and construction of containers and pertinent equipment for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association shall be deemed to be in substantial conformity with the generally accepted standards of safety concerning the subject matter."
SECTION 6. Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, is amended by revising Code sections in Chapter 2, relating to the regulation of fire and other hazards, as follows:
"25-2-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Fire Safety Advisory Board. (2) 'Commissioner' means the Safety Fire Commissioner fire safety commissioner. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Fire Safety. (4) 'Division' means the Fire Safety Division of the department.
25-2-2. The office of Safety Fire Commissioner the fire safety commissioner is created. The Commissioner of Insurance shall be the Safety Fire Commissioner fire safety commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve as the commissioner of the Department of Fire Safety. Any person appointed to serve as the fire safety

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commissioner shall have a minimum of ten years' experience as a fire service professional."
"25-2-6. There shall be a Fire Safety The Safety Fire Division of the office of Commissioner of Insurance department. The division shall be headed by the state fire marshal appointed by the Commissioner commissioner.
25-2-7. The state fire marshal, subject to the approval of the Commissioner, commissioner shall appoint a deputy state fire marshal and administrative fire safety specialists and shall employ such office personnel as may be required to carry out this chapter. The deputy state fire marshal and administrative fire safety specialists shall be chosen by virtue of their previous training and experience in the particular duties which shall be assigned to them. They shall take an oath to perform faithfully the duties of their office.
25-2-8. All state employees connected with the state fire marshal's office department shall be allowed subsistence, lodging, and other expenses in connection with the execution of their duties when away from their headquarters. Transportation for such employees shall be paid at the mileage rate fixed by law for other state employees.
25-2-9. (a) Upon the request of the sheriff of the county, the chief of police of the jurisdiction, the district attorney of the judicial circuit, or a local fire official, the state fire marshal commissioner and any employees of such official the department shall have the authority to investigate the cause and origin of any fire which occurred in said county, jurisdiction, or judicial circuit. (b) Personnel employed and authorized by the state fire marshal commissioner shall have the power to make arrests for criminal violations established as a result of investigations. Such personnel must hold certification as a peace officer from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and shall have the power to execute arrest warrants and search warrants for criminal violations and to arrest, upon probable cause and without warrant, any person found violating any of the provisions of applicable criminal laws. Authorized personnel empowered to make arrests pursuant to this Code section shall be empowered to carry firearms as authorized by the state fire marshal commissioner in the performance of their duties. It shall be unlawful for any person to resist an arrest authorized by this Code section or to interfere in any manner, including abetting or assisting such resistance or interference, with personnel employed by the state fire marshal department in the duties imposed upon such personnel by law.
25-2-10. Should any person, firm, corporation, or public entity be dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the state fire marshal department, the right is granted to appeal within ten

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days to the Commissioner commissioner. If the person, firm, corporation, or public entity is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commissioner commissioner, appeal is authorized to the superior court within 30 days in the manner provided under Chapter 13 of Title 50., the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' In the event of such appeal, the person, firm, corporation, or public entity shall give a surety bond which will be conditioned upon compliance with the order and direction of the state fire marshal or the Commissioner or both commissioner. The amount of bond shall be fixed by the Commissioner commissioner in such amount as will reasonably cover the order issued by the Commissioner or the state fire marshal or both commissioner."
"25-2-12. (a)(1) The county governing authority in any county having a population of 100,000 or more, and the municipal governing authority in any municipality having a population of 45,000 or more, each as determined by the most recent decennial census published by the United States Bureau of the Census, and those municipalities pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall adopt the state minimum fire safety standards adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, including all subsequent revisions thereof. (2) With respect to those buildings and structures listed in Code Section 25-2-13, except for hospitals, nursing homes, jails, ambulatory health care centers, and penal institutions and except for buildings and structures which are owned and operated or occupied by the state, every such local governing authority shall be responsible for enforcing such fire safety standards within its jurisdiction and shall: (A) Conduct fire safety inspections of existing buildings and structures; (B) Review plans and specifications for proposed buildings and structures, issue building permits when plans are approved, and conduct fire safety inspections of such buildings and structures; and (C) Issue permanent and temporary certificates of occupancy. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed so as to prohibit fire service personnel of any such local governing authority from making inspections of any state owned and operated or occupied building or structure listed in Code Section 25-2-13 and from filing reports of such inspections with the office of the Commissioner department. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed so as to place upon any municipality, county, or any officer or employee thereof, the responsibility to take enforcement action regarding any existing building or structure listed in Code Section 25-2-13, if such building or structure was granted a certificate of occupancy pursuant to a waiver granted prior to January 1, 1982, and which was granted pursuant to the recommendation of the engineering staff over the objection of the local authority having jurisdiction. (5) Every such local governing authority shall have the authority to charge and retain appropriate fees for performing the duties required in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection. In cases where the governing authority of a

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municipality enforcing fire safety standards pursuant to this subsection contracts for the enforcement of fire safety standards, any municipal or county office or authority providing such enforcement shall not charge fees in excess of those charged in its own political subdivision for such enforcement. (6) Every such local governing authority shall be responsible for investigating all cases of arson and other suspected incendiary fires within its jurisdiction, shall have the duties and powers authorized by Code Sections 25-2-27, 25-2-28, and 25-2-29 in carrying out such responsibility, and shall submit quarterly reports to the state fire marshal containing fire-loss data regarding all fires within its jurisdiction. The state fire marshal, subject to the approval of the commissioner, shall have the authority to initiate any arson investigation upon request of any such local governing authority and he the state fire marshal shall provide assistance to the requesting authority regarding any of the duties and responsibilities required by this paragraph. (7) No such local governing authority shall have the authority to grant any waiver or variance which would excuse any building, structure, or proposed plans for buildings or structures from compliance with the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (b) Municipalities having a population of less than 45,000 as determined by the most recent decennial census published by the United States Bureau of the Census may adopt the state minimum fire safety standards adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, including all subsequent revisions thereof. The municipal governing authority shall indicate its intention to adopt and enforce the state minimum fire safety standards by forwarding a resolution so indicating to the Commissioner commissioner. The municipality shall then adopt and enforce the state minimum fire safety standards as set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 25-2-12 this Code section. (c) With respect to those buildings and structures listed in Code Section 25-2-13, in jurisdictions other than those jurisdictions covered under subsection (a) of this Code section, and with respect to every such hospital and every such building and structure owned and operated or occupied by the state, wherever located, the office of the Commissioner commissioner shall perform those duties specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section and shall perform all other duties required by this chapter. (d) Except as specifically stated in this Code section, nothing in this Code section shall reduce or avoid the duties and responsibilities of the office of the Commissioner or the state fire marshal commissioner imposed by other Code sections of this chapter, other provisions of this Code, or any existing contract or agreement and all renewals thereof between the office of the Commissioner or the state fire marshal commissioner and any other state or federal government agency. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit the office of the Commissioner, state fire marshal, commissioner or any local governing authority from entering into any future contract or agreement regarding any of the duties imposed under this Code section. (e)(1) The office of the Commissioner commissioner shall be responsible for

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interpretations of the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (2) On the construction on existing buildings, local governments authorized to enforce the state minimum fire safety standards pursuant to subsection subsections (a) and subsection (b) of this Code section, notwithstanding paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section, may grant variances from compliance with the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (3) On the construction on existing buildings not under the jurisdiction of a local government for purposes of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commissioner commissioner may grant variances from compliance with the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (4) On the construction of new buildings, the Commissioner commissioner, upon the written recommendation of the state fire marshal and the written request of the fire or building official responsible for enforcing the state minimum fire safety standards, may grant variances from compliance with the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter in jurisdictions covered under subsection (a) of this Code section and jurisdictions other than those covered under subsection (a) of this Code section. (5) Variances granted pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection shall be as nearly equivalent as practical to the standards required in this chapter."
"25-2-30. It shall be the duty of the state fire marshal commissioner to contact individuals, associations, and state agencies, both within and outside this state, which have a direct interest in the fundamentals of fire prevention and life safety, for the purpose of promoting the objectives of this chapter.
25-2-31. (a) The state fire marshal commissioner may promote any plan or program which tends to disseminate information on fire prevention and similar projects and may aid any association or group of individuals which is primarily organized along such lines. (b) It shall be the duty of the state fire marshal commissioner to carry on a state-wide program of fire prevention education in the schools of this state and to establish fire drills therein. All local school authorities are required to cooperate with the state fire marshal commissioner in carrying out programs designed to protect the lives of school children from fire and related hazards.
25-2-32. (a) It shall be the duty of the state fire marshal commissioner to keep an up-to-date record of all fire losses, together with statistical data concerning the same. The various fire insurance companies doing business in this state shall submit to the Commissioner

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commissioner, quarterly, a report stating all the losses sustained by them, together with such pertinent data as may be required by the Commissioner commissioner. (b) Effective January 1, 1993, all All incidents of fires, whether accidental or incendiary, shall be reported to the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner Department of Fire Safety. Every fire department shall submit incident data either via a uniform electronic reporting method or on a uniform reporting form prescribed by the Commissioner commissioner and at intervals established by the Commissioner commissioner.
25-2-32.1. Every case of a burn injury or wound where the victim sustained second-degree or third-degree burns to 5 percent or more of the body or any burns to the upper respiratory tract or laryngeal edema due to the inhalation of superheated air, and every case of a burn injury or wound which is likely to or may result in death, shall be reported at once to the Safety Fire Division of the office of the Commissioner of Insurance division. The Safety Fire Division division shall accept the report and notify the proper investigatory agency as may be appropriate. A written report shall be provided to the Safety Fire Division division within 72 hours. The report shall be made by the physician attending or treating the case or by the manager, superintendent, or other person in charge whenever such case is treated in a hospital sanitarium, institution, or other medical facility.
25-2-32.2. Every county or municipal governing authority or any two or more governing authorities or the Safety Fire Division division are authorized and empowered to take such action as may be required to formulate task forces, teams, or fire or police investigative units to investigate any case of a burn injury or wound sustained as reported pursuant to Code Section 25-2-32.1, to ascertain the cause of fires or explosions of suspicious origin within the county or municipalities, to pursue necessary investigation thereof, and to assist in the preparation and prosecution of cases stemming from any alleged criminal activity attendant to such fires or explosions."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by adding four new Code sections to read as follows:
"25-2-41. (a) The Fire Safety Advisory Board is established. The board shall be composed of 13 members, who shall be appointed as follows:
(1) Four members shall be appointed by the Governor; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (3) Two members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (4) One member shall be the President of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs, ex officio; (5) One member shall be the President of the Georgia State Firefighter's Association, ex officio;

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(6) The commissioner shall appoint one member who shall be a member of the Georgia Municipal Association; (7) The commissioner shall appoint one member who shall be a member of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia; and (8) The commissioner shall appoint one member who shall be a member of the Insurance Services Organization. All members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. (b) At the first regular meeting of the board held in each even-numbered year, the board shall elect a chairperson and such other officers from its own membership as it deems necessary to serve until successors are elected by the board as provided in this subsection. (c) The board shall provide advice to the commissioner on all matters before the department. (d) Each member of the board, in carrying out their official duties, shall be entitled to receive the same expense and mileage allowance authorized for members of professional licensing boards by subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. The funds for such expenses and allowances shall be paid from funds appropriated or available to the department.
25-2-42. The department shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and pending and finalized administrative orders of the Safety Fire Division of the office of the Commissioner of Insurance which are in effect on December 31, 2011. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the commission.
25-2-43. All valid agreements, licenses, permits, certificates, and similar authorizations previously issued by the Commissioner of Insurance, the state fire marshal, or any division, department, or agency with respect to any function transferred to the Department of Fire Safety as provided in this chapter shall continue in effect until the same expire by their terms unless they are suspended, revoked, or otherwise made ineffective as provided by law.
25-2-44. Effective January 1, 2012, the Department of Fire Safety shall carry out all of the functions and obligations and exercise all of the powers formerly held by the Safety Fire Division of the Department of Insurance. All persons employed by and positions authorized for the Department of Insurance relating to functions performed by the Safety Fire Division shall, on January 1, 2012, be transferred to the Department of Fire Safety. All office equipment, furniture, and other assets and real property in possession of the Department of Insurance which are used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this chapter shall be transferred to the department on January 1, 2012."

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SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising Article 2 of Chapter 3, relating to minimum requirements for local fire departments generally, as follows:
"ARTICLE 2
25-3-20. It is the intention of the General Assembly of Georgia to establish minimum requirements for all fire departments operating in this state. The General Assembly recognizes that fire departments operating in this state cannot function effectively and efficiently as full-time fire departments without meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements established by this article.
25-3-21. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the fire safety commissioner 'Executive director' means the executive director of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Fire Safety.
(2)(3)(A) 'Fire department' means any fire department which is authorized to exercise the general and emergency powers enumerated in Code Sections 25-3-1 and 25-3-2. (B) 'Fire department' also means any department, agency, organization, or company operating in this state with the intent and purpose of carrying out the duties, functions, powers, and responsibilities normally associated with a fire department. These duties, functions, powers, and responsibilities include but are not limited to the protection of life and property against fire, explosions, or other hazards. (3)(4) 'Firefighter' means any able-bodied person at least 18 years of age who has been duly appointed by a legally constituted fire department and who has the responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires, protecting life and property, and performing other duties enumerated in Code Sections 25-3-1 and 25-3-2.
25-3-22. In order for a fire department to be legally organized to operate in the State of Georgia, the chief administrative officer of the fire department shall notify the executive director commissioner that the organization meets the minimum requirements specified in Code Section 25-3-23 and the rules and regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council department to function as a fire department. If the council commissioner is satisfied that the fire department meets the minimum requirements contained in Code Section 25-3-23 and the rules and regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council, he or she shall recommend to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council that a department, then a certificate of compliance shall be issued by the council department to the fire department. If the council commissioner issues such certificate of compliance, the fire department shall be

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authorized to exercise the general and emergency powers set forth in Code Sections 253-1 and 25-3-2.
25-3-23. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, in order to be legally organized:
(1) A fire department shall comply with the following requirements: (A) Be established to provide fire and other emergency and nonemergency services in accordance with standards specified solely by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council department and the applicable local government; (B) Be capable of providing fire protection 24 hours a day, 365 days per year; (C) Be responsible for a defined area of operations depicted on a map located at the fire station, which area of operations shall have been approved and designated by the governing authority of the applicable county, municipality, or other political subdivision in the case of any county, municipal, or volunteer fire department; and (D) Be staffed with a sufficient number of full-time, part-time, or volunteer firefighters who have successfully completed basic firefighter training as specified by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council department; and
(2) A fire department shall possess the following items of approved equipment and protective clothing:
(A) A minimum of one fully equipped, operable pumper with a capacity of at least 750 GPM at 150 PSI and a tank capacity of a minimum of 250 gallons; provided, however, that previously approved fire apparatus which does not meet such minimum standards may be used in lieu of the minimum required pumper until replaced by the local authority; (B) A minimum of equipment, appliances, adapters, and accessories necessary to perform and carry out the duties and responsibilities of a fire department set forth in Code Sections 25-3-1 and 25-3-2 as approved by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council department; (C) A minimum of two approved self-contained breathing apparatus for each pumping apparatus as approved by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council department; and (D) A minimum issue of sufficient personal protective clothing to permit each member to perform safely the duties of a firefighter. (b) A legally organized fire department shall purchase and maintain sufficient insurance coverage on each member of the fire department to pay claims for injuries sustained en route to, during, and returning from fire calls or other emergencies and disasters and scheduled training sessions. (c) On and after July 1, 1998, the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council January 1, 2012, the department shall be authorized, by rules and regulations, to establish and modify minimum requirements for all fire departments operating in this state, provided that such requirements are equal to or exceed the requirements provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section.

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25-3-24. The executive director may consult with and consider the recommendations of the director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, the director of the Georgia Fire Academy, the state fire marshal, and the governing authority of any county or municipality in which the fire department is located to determine if individual fire departments are complying with the minimum provisions of this article and serving the best interests of the citizens of the area of its operations. Reserved.
25-3-25. (a) The certificate of compliance issued by the council commissioner shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the council commissioner at any time it he or she receives satisfactory evidence that the fire department is not maintaining sufficient personnel, equipment, or insurance required by Code Section 25-3-23 or the rules and regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council department. (b) The chief administrative officer of any fire department aggrieved by a decision of the council commissioner under subsection (a) of this Code section may, within 30 days of the date of such decision, request a hearing on the matter before the council commissioner or his or her designee. Following a hearing before the council commissioner or his or her designee, the chief administrative officer of the fire department affected shall be served with a written decision of the council commissioner announcing whether the certificate of compliance shall remain revoked or suspended or whether it shall be reinstated. The decision of the commissioner may, within 30 days, be appealed to the superior court of the county in which the fire department is located. The review by the superior court shall be limited to the existing record, including previously admitted documents, testimony, and other evidence. During the appeal process set forth in this Code section, the commissioner's decision to suspend or revoke a certification shall be stayed. (c) The council commissioner shall not suspend or revoke any certificate of compliance for failure to meet firefighter training requirements when such failure was due to unavailability of required training from or through the Georgia Fire Academy department. (d) The council commissioner may refer suspensions or revocations to the Attorney General for enforcement. Upon referral from the council commissioner, the Attorney General may bring a civil action to enjoin any organization which is not in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter from performing any or all firefighting functions until such requirements are met by such organization.
25-3-26. The executive director shall cooperate with newly formed and existing fire departments to ensure that all fire departments in this state are in compliance with the provisions of this article by July 1, 1986.

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25-3-27. This article shall not be construed to amend, modify, or repeal any of the provisions of Chapter 4 of this title, known as the 'Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act,' nor shall this article be construed to restrict the requirements of any other provisions relating to fire departments, equipment, or personnel."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Article 1 of Chapter 4, relating to general provisions relative to firefighter standards and training, as follows:
"ARTICLE 1
25-4-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.' 'Georgia Fire Safety Professional Development Act.'
25-4-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Airport' means any airport located in this state which has regularly scheduled commercial air carrier service or commuter airline service as required for certification under Section 139.49 of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations. (2) 'Airport firefighter' means any person assigned to any airport located in this state who performs the duties of aircraft fire fighting or rescue. (3) 'Candidate' means a prospective firefighter who has not yet been certified by the council department as having met the requirements of this chapter. (4) 'Certified firefighter' or 'state certified firefighter' means any firefighter who has been certified by the council department as having met the requirements of this chapter. (5) 'Commissioner' 'Council' means the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council fire safety commissioner. (6) 'Department' means the Department of Fire Safety. (7) 'Division' means the Professional Development Division of the Department of Fire Safety. (5.1)(8) 'Fire department' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 25-3-21. (6)(9) 'Firefighter' means a trained individual who is a full-time employee, part-time employee, or volunteer for a municipal, county, state, or private incorporated fire department and as such has duties of responding to mitigate a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk, which may include, without limitation, fire suppression; fire prevention activities; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response and preparedness; technical rescue operations; search and rescue; disaster management and preparedness; community service activities; response to civil disturbances and

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terrorism incidents; nonemergency functions, including training, preplanning, communications, maintenance, and physical conditioning; and other related emergency and nonemergency duties as may be assigned or required; provided, however, that a firefighter's assignments may vary based on geographic, climatic, and demographic conditions or other factors, including training, experience, and ability. (7)(10) 'Full-time' means employed for compensation on a basis of at least 40 hours per week by any municipal, county, state, or private incorporated fire department. (8)(11) 'Part-time' means employed for compensation on less than a full-time basis by any municipal, county, state, or private incorporated fire department. (9)(12) '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 department.
25-4-3. (a) The department shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and pending and finalized administrative orders of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council which are in effect on December 31, 2011. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the commissioner. (b) All valid agreements, licenses, permits, certificates, and similar authorizations previously issued by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council with respect to any function transferred to the department shall continue in effect until the same expire by their terms unless they are suspended, revoked, or otherwise made ineffective as provided by law. (c) Effective January 1, 2012, the department shall carry out all of the functions and obligations and exercise all of the powers formerly held by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. All persons employed by and positions authorized for the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council shall, on January 1, 2012, be transferred to the department. All office equipment, furniture, and other assets and real property in possession of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council which are used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this chapter shall be transferred to the department on January 1, 2012. (a) The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council is established. The council shall be composed of eleven members, one of whom shall be the Safety Fire Commissioner or the designated representative of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Two members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The remaining six members shall be appointed by the Governor subject to the following requirements:
(1) One member shall be a member of the governing authority of a county; (2) One member shall be a member of the governing authority of a municipality; (3) One member shall be a city or county manager; (4) One member shall be the chief of a county or municipal fire department; and (5) Two members shall be state certified firefighter training officers.

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(b) The members of the council appointed by the Governor pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed at the sole discretion of the Governor. However, the Governor may consider for appointment to the council persons suggested for membership thereon as follows:
(1) The Association County Commissioners of Georgia may suggest the names of three persons for each appointment pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section; (2) The Georgia Municipal Association may suggest the names of three persons for each appointment pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; (3) The Georgia City and County Management Association may suggest the names of three persons for each appointment pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; (4) The Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs may suggest the names of three persons for each appointment pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section; and (5) The Executive Board of the Georgia State Firemen's Association may suggest the names of three persons for each appointment pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c)(1) The first members of the council appointed by the Governor pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed to take office on January 1, 1986. The two members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed for initial terms of one year, the two members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed for initial terms of two years, and the two members appointed pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed for initial terms of three years. Thereafter, successors shall be appointed for terms of three years as the respective terms of office expire. (2) The members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each serve for terms concurrent with terms of members of the General Assembly. (3) All members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy in the membership of the council for any reason, including ceasing to hold an office or position required for membership on the council, the Governor shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term; except that a vacancy in either of those members of the council appointed by the Lieutenant Governor or the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. In order for the Governor to consider the names of persons suggested for membership on the council pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, such names must be submitted to the Governor by the respective organizations at least 60 days but not more than 90 days prior to the expiration of the respective terms of office or prior to the appointment of the initial members of the council who take office on January 1, 1986. The Governor shall be authorized, but not required, to request the appropriate organization designated in subsection (b) of

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this Code section to suggest the names of three persons for the Governor's consideration in making an appointment to fill a vacancy. (d) At the first regular meeting of the council held in each even-numbered year, the council shall elect a chairperson and such other officers from its own membership as it deems necessary to serve until successors are elected by the council as provided in this subsection. (e) The council may, from time to time, designate an advisory committee of not more than three members to assist and advise the council in carrying out its duties under this chapter. The members of any such advisory committee shall serve at the pleasure of the council. (f) Each member of the council and each member of an advisory committee of the council, in carrying out their official duties, shall be entitled to receive the same expense and mileage allowance authorized for members of professional licensing boards by subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. The funds for such expenses and allowances shall be paid from funds appropriated or available to the Department of Public Safety.
25-4-4. Membership on the council does not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his membership. Reserved.
25-4-5. The council is assigned to the Department of Public Safety for administrative purposes. The funds necessary to carry out this chapter shall come from funds appropriated to and available to the council department and from any other available funds. The council department is authorized to accept and use gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. The council department is also authorized to accept and use property, both real and personal, and services for the purpose of carrying out this chapter.
25-4-6. The business of the council shall be conducted in the following manner:
(1) The council shall hold at least two regular meetings each year at the call of the chairperson or upon the written request of six members of the council. Six members of the council shall constitute a quorum. The council shall adopt such rules for the transaction of its business as it shall desire and may appoint such committees as it considers necessary to carry out its business and duties. (2) The council shall make an annual report of its activities to the Governor and to the General Assembly and shall include in the report its recommendations for appropriate legislation. The council shall not be required to distribute copies of the annual report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient. Reserved.

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25-4-7. The council department, through its Professional Development Division, is vested with the following functions and powers:
(1) To promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the council certification of firefighters; (2) To provide rules of procedure for its internal management and control; (3) To enter into contracts or do such things as may be necessary and incidental to the administration of its authority pursuant to this chapter; (4) To establish uniform minimum standards for the employment and training of fulltime, part-time, or volunteer firefighters, airport firefighters, fire and life safety educators, fire inspectors, and fire investigators, including qualifications, certifications, recertifications, decertifications, and probations for certified individuals and suspensions for noncertified individuals, and requirements, which are consistent with this chapter; (5) To establish minimum curriculum requirements for schools operated by or for any employing agency for the specific purpose of training firefighter recruits or full-time, part-time, or volunteer firefighters, airport firefighters, fire and life safety educators, fire inspectors, and fire investigators; (6) To approve institutions and facilities for school operation by or for any employing agency for the specific purpose of training firefighters and firefighter recruits, including airport firefighters; (7) To make or support studies on any aspect of fire-fighting education and training or recruitment; (8) To make recommendations concerning any matter within its purview; (9) To establish basic firefighter training requirements for full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters, including airport firefighters; (10) To certify any person satisfactorily complying with the training program established in accordance with paragraph (9) of this Code section and the qualifications for employment covered in this chapter; and (11) To issue a certificate to any person who has received training in another state or who has received training as a federal firefighter by the United States government, when the council division has determined that the training was at least equivalent to that required by the council division for approved firefighter education and training programs in this state and when the person has satisfactorily complied with all other requirements of this chapter.
25-4-7.1. (a) The council commissioner shall appoint and establish the compensation of an executive the director of the division who shall serve at the pleasure of the council commissioner. (b) The executive director, with the approval of the commissioner, may contract for such services and employ such other professional, technical, and clerical personnel as may be necessary and convenient to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

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25-4-8. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 25-4-12, any person employed or certified as a firefighter shall:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age; (2) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction or of a crime which if committed in this state would constitute a felony under the laws of this state within ten years prior to employment, provided that a person who has been convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to employment may be certified and employed as a firefighter when the person has:
(A) Successfully completed a training program following the Georgia Fire Academy curriculum and sponsored by the Department of Corrections curriculum developed by the Professional Services Division of the Department of Fire Safety; (B) Been recommended to a fire department by the proper authorities at the institution at which the training program was undertaken; and (C) Met all other requirements as set forth in this chapter. The council commissioner shall be the final authority with respect to authorizing employment and certification of a person who has been convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to seeking employment when the person is seeking employment as a firefighter for any municipal, county, or state fire department which employs three or more firefighters who work a minimum of 40 hours per week and has the responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires, protecting life and property, and enforcing municipal, county, and state codes, as well as enforcing any law pertaining to the prevention and control of fires; (3) Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure approved by the council commissioner; (4) Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; (5) Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination and successfully pass the minimum physical agility requirements as established by the council commissioner; and (6) Possess or achieve within 12 months after employment a high school diploma or a general education development equivalency. (b) For the purposes of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, a person shall be deemed to have been convicted of a crime if such person shall have pleaded guilty to a charge thereof before a court or federal magistrate or shall have been found guilty thereof by the decision or judgment of a court or federal magistrate or by the verdict of a jury, irrespective of the pronouncement of sentence or the suspension thereof, unless such plea of guilty or such decision, judgment, or verdict shall have been set aside, reversed, or otherwise abrogated by lawful judicial process or unless the person convicted of the crime shall have received a pardon therefor from the President of the United States or the governor or other pardoning authority in the jurisdiction where the conviction was had or shall have received a certificate of good conduct granted by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles pursuant to the provisions of law to

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remove a disability under law because of such conviction. (c)(1) For the purposes of making determinations relating to eligibility under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, a local fire department shall provide information relative to prospective employees to the local law enforcement agency and a state fire department shall provide information relative to prospective employees to a state law enforcement agency. Such local or state law enforcement agency shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to such prospective employees of a local or state fire department as authorized in this subsection. The local or state law enforcement agency shall submit to the Georgia Crime Information Center two complete sets of fingerprints of the applicant for appointment or employment, the required records search fees, and such other information as may be required. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall retain the other set and promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the local or state law enforcement agency in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. All conviction data received by the local or state law enforcement agency shall not be a public record, shall be privileged, and shall not be disclosed to any other person or agency except as provided in this subsection and except to any person or agency which otherwise has a legal right to inspect the employment file. All such records shall be maintained by the local or state law enforcement agency pursuant to laws regarding such records and the rules and regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as applicable. As used in this subsection, 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (2) The local or state law enforcement agency shall provide to the chief of the fire department which requested information on an applicant any criminal data indicating that the applicant was convicted of a felony. Such information may be provided to the council commissioner. The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection relating to privileged information and records of conviction data shall apply to any information provided by a law enforcement agency to a fire department.
25-4-9. (a) Full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters, including airport firefighters, shall successfully complete a basic training course. The council division shall determine the course content, number of hours, and all other matters relative to basic firefighter training, including airport rescue firefighter training. Upon satisfactory completion of such basic training, a firefighter shall be issued a certificate of completion evidencing the same. Each firefighter shall be required to successfully complete such basic training course within 12 months after being employed or appointed as a firefighter or,

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in the case of airport firefighters, within such time period as the council department may prescribe by rule or regulation. (b) A firefighter certified by the council department may, upon termination of employment from any fire department and upon agreement with a subsequently employing fire department, transfer such certification to the employing fire department. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, any local fire department may refuse to accept the transfer of previously acquired certification and may require any newly employed firefighter to complete the basic training course provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section.
25-4-10. As a condition of continued certification, all firefighters shall train, drill, or study at schools, classes, or courses at the local, area, or state level, as specified by the council department. Authorized leaves of absence are expected.
25-4-11. This chapter shall provide only the minimum qualification standards in training requirements for firefighters in this state and does not restrict any employing agency from setting and establishing requirements that exceed these minimum standards.
25-4-12. Except as otherwise provided in Article 2, nothing Nothing in this chapter shall apply to firefighters employed on July 1, 1971, and such firefighters are not required to meet the requirements of Code Section 25-4-8 or Code Section 25-4-9 as a condition of tenure or continued employment; nor shall their failure to fulfill such requirements make them ineligible for any promotional examination for which they are otherwise eligible, affect in any way any pension rights to which they are otherwise eligible, or affect in any way pension rights to which they may be entitled on July 1, 1971. The council department shall have the authority to investigate qualifications of, and in its discretion to issue certificates to, those previously trained firefighters employed on July 1, 1971."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by revising Chapter 7, relating to the Georgia Fire Academy, as follows:
"CHAPTER 7
25-7-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Fire Academy Act.' 'Georgia Fire and Emergency Services Training Act.'
25-7-2. The Professional Development Division of the Department of Fire Safety There is created the Georgia Fire Academy, the purposes of which shall be, through training and research, charged with the duty of:

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(1) Reducing To reduce the costs in suffering and property loss resulting from fire; (2) Providing To provide professional training to paid, volunteer, and other publicly or privately employed firefighters at a minimal cost to them and their employers; (3) Assisting, by providing training to To assist the state and its counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and the officers thereof, in the investigation and determination of the causes of fires; (4) Developing To develop new methods of fire prevention and fire fighting; (5) Providing To provide facilities for testing fire-fighting and prevention equipment; and (6) Assisting To assist the state and its counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions in the training and operations of fire department-related emergency medical services and rescue services.
25-7-3. As used in this chapter, 'board' the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Board of Public Safety fire safety commissioner. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Fire Safety. (3) 'Division' means the Professional Development Division of the department.
25-7-4. (a) The Board of Public Safety department is authorized and empowered to establish, operate, and maintain the Georgia Fire Academy through the Professional Development Division for the purposes enumerated in Code Section 25-7-2. The board department is authorized and empowered to do all things and to take whatever action is necessary to accomplish these purposes, including, but not limited to, the establishment and conduct of training programs and the promulgation of rules and regulations relative thereto. The board commissioner shall select the superintendent of the academy director of the division and shall fix the compensation for the superintendent director. (b) The board is authorized and directed to create an advisory council to advise and assist it in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this chapter. The membership of the advisory council shall be as the board determines, except that such membership shall include at least one representative from each of the following organizations: the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Insurance Services Office. The director of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council shall also be a member of the advisory council. The members of the advisory council shall serve without compensation, but they may be reimbursed in the same manner as state officials and employees for travel and other expenses actually incurred by them in carrying out their duties as members of the council.
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or she shall also be responsible for the execution of all policies, programs, directives, and decisions promulgated by the Board of Public Safety department and for the direction of the staff and the daily operation of the academy division.
25-7-6. (a) The Georgia Fire Academy is assigned to the Department of Public Safety for administrative purposes only, as described in Code Section 50-4-3. (b) The Board of Public Safety department is authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of carrying out this chapter. The board department is also authorized to accept property, both real and personal, and services for the purposes of carrying out this chapter.
25-7-7. Subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Public Safety department, the training program of the academy division shall be made available to all firefighters and may also be made available to other persons who evidence interest in entering the fire-fighting profession. The board department is authorized to prescribe fees to cover all or a part of the cost of furnishing the training, under such rules and regulations as the board department shall prescribe. The state, municipalities, and counties are authorized to expend funds for the purpose of paying such fees. The board department is given full authority to decide who shall be allowed to enroll in the training program of the academy division.
25-7-8. It is not the intention of this chapter that it be mandatory that any firefighter be required to attend the academy training program of the division. The training program established at the academy division shall not supersede any training program for firefighters now in existence or hereafter established but shall be separate and apart from any other training programs for firefighters.
25-7-9. The department shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and pending and finalized administrative orders of the Georgia Fire Academy which are in effect on December 31, 2011. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the commissioner.
25-7-10. All valid agreements, licenses, permits, certificates, and similar authorizations previously issued by the Georgia Fire Academy with respect to any function transferred to the department as provided in this chapter shall continue in effect until the same expire by their terms unless they are suspended, revoked, or otherwise made ineffective as provided by law.

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25-7-11. Effective January 1, 2012, the Department of Fire Safety shall carry out all of the functions and obligations and exercise all of the powers formerly held by the Georgia Fire Academy. All persons employed by and positions authorized for the Georgia Fire Academy shall, on January 1, 2012, be transferred to the Department of Fire Safety. All office equipment, furniture, and other assets and real property in possession of the Georgia Fire Academy which are used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this chapter shall continue to be used or held by the department."
SECTION 11. Code Section 33-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Insurance, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) Neither the Commissioner, whether acting as Commissioner of Insurance or Safety Fire Commissioner Commissioner of Insurance, nor the department, nor the Safety Fire Division of the office of the Commissioner fire safety commissioner shall propose or adopt rules or regulations relating to the sale or dispensing of gasoline or diesel fuel to the general public by any business entity unless such rules or regulations require such sale or dispensing to be under the direct control and visual supervision of an on-site employee of such business entity."
SECTION 12. Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Public Safety, is amended by revising Code Section 35-2-1, relating to the creation of the Board of Public Safety and appointment and terms of office of its members, as follows:
"35-2-1. (a) There is created a Board of Public Safety which shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Public Safety. (b) The board shall consist of 15 16 members:
(1) The following three four members serve as follows: (A) The Governor, ex officio, who shall be chairperson of the board; (B) An appointee of the Governor who shall not be the Attorney General; and (C) The fire safety commissioner, ex officio; and (C)(D) The official in charge of the Department of Corrections commissioner of corrections, ex officio.
(2) Five members shall be selected as follows: (A) A representative appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate from the membership of the Georgia Sheriffs Association; the first representative shall serve an initial term ending on January 20, 1975, each subsequent term being three years; (B) A representative appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate from the membership of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police;

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the first representative shall serve an initial term ending on January 20, 1974, each subsequent term being three years; (C) A representative appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate from the membership of the District Attorneys Association of Georgia; the first representative shall serve an initial term ending on January 20, 1973, each subsequent term being three years; (D) A representative appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate from the membership of the Georgia State Firemen's Firefighter's Association; the first representative shall serve an initial term ending on January 20, 1984. Each; each subsequent term shall be for being three years; and (E) A representative appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate from the membership of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs; the first representative shall serve an initial term beginning on January 21, 2011. Each; each subsequent term shall be for being three years. (3) Four members shall be selected as follows: (A) Two members appointed by the Governor. The first appointees shall serve an initial term ending on January 20, 2002. Each; each subsequent term shall be for being three years; (B) One member appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. The first appointee shall serve an initial term ending on January 20, 2002. Each; each subsequent term shall be for being three years; and (C) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The first appointee shall serve an initial term ending on January 20, 2002. Each; each subsequent term shall be for being three years. (4) By majority vote the board shall appoint three members from the state at large; no person so appointed shall be an officer or employee of any state or local governmental entity at the time of his or her appointment to or during his or her membership on the board. All terms of the three at-large members shall be four years. Any vacancy in the at-large membership shall be filled by the board for the unexpired term. (c) Appointments made pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section at times when the Senate is not in session shall be effective ad interim."
SECTION 13. Code Section 35-8-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applicability and effect of peace officer certification requirements generally and requirements as to exempt persons, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Peace officers commencing any employment or service on any terms with the Department of Public Safety, counties, municipalities, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit, the Secretary of State's investigative section, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, the Department of Fire Safety, or a railroad after July 1, 1975, are required to comply with the certification provisions of this chapter. Peace officers commencing such employment or service

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prior to July 1, 1975, and whose employment continues on July 1, 1975, are exempt and excused from compliance with the certification provisions of this chapter except as provided in this Code section so long as the registration provided for in subsections (d) and (e) of this Code section remains in effect. Any peace officer otherwise exempt from the certification provisions of this chapter must meet the qualifications and requirements specified in paragraphs (2), (4), (5), and (8) (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 35-8-8."
SECTION 14. Chapter 14 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner of Insurance, is amended by revising Code Section 45-14-3, relating to the duties of the Commissioner of Insurance, as follows:
"45-14-3. The Commissioner of Insurance shall be the Safety Fire Commissioner, the Industrial Loan Commissioner, and the Comptroller General."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 45-14-5, relating to seals used by certain commissioners and sealed copies treated as originals, as follows:
"45-14-5. The Commissioner of Insurance, Safety Fire Commissioner, Industrial Loan Commissioner, and the Comptroller General shall have an official seal for each office of such design as he or she shall select with the approval of the Governor. Every certificate and other document or paper executed by the Commissioner of Insurance, Safety Fire Commissioner, Industrial Loan Commissioner, or the Comptroller General in the pursuance of any authority conferred upon that office those offices by law and sealed with the seal of that office those offices and all copies or photographic copies of papers certified by him or her and authenticated by said seal shall in all cases be evidence 'in equal and like manner' as the original thereof and in all cases be primary evidence of the contents of the original and shall be admissible in any court in this state."
SECTION 16. Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for administrative procedure, is amended by revising Code Section 5013-21, relating to compliance with filing and hearing requirements by the Safety Fire Commissioner and the Commissioner of Insurance, as follows:
"50-13-21. As to such regulations, standards, and plans as are required by law to be filed and kept on file with the office of the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Insurance, when performing the duties as Safety Fire Commissioner, fire safety commissioner may comply with the filing requirements of this chapter by filing with the office of the Secretary of State merely the name and designation of such regulations, standards, and

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plans, provided the regulations, standards, and plans are kept on file in the office of the Commissioner of Insurance fire safety commissioner by the titles otherwise applicable under this chapter and the regulations, standards, and plans are open for public examination and copying. The Commissioner of Insurance, when performing the duties as Safety Fire Commissioner, fire safety commissioner may also satisfy the procedure for conduct of hearings on contested cases and rule making required under this chapter by following Chapter 2 of Title 33. The Commissioner of Insurance, when performing the duties as Commissioner of Insurance, may satisfy the procedure for conduct of hearings on contested cases required under this chapter by following Chapter 2 of Title 33. When the Commissioner of Insurance is performing rule-making duties as Commissioner of Insurance, he or she shall satisfy the procedures required under this chapter and under Chapter 2 of Title 33. In the event of any conflicts between rulemaking procedures of this chapter and Chapter 2 of Title 33 as it respects duties of the Commissioner of Insurance, this chapter shall govern."
SECTION 17. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "Safety Fire Commissioner" with "fire safety commissioner" wherever such term appears in:
(1) Code Section 8-2-20, relating to definitions relative to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes; (2) Code Section 8-2-24, relating to appointment of advisory committee, reimbursement of members for expenses, use of subcommittees, submittal of proposed amendments, modifications, and new provisions to committee, and meeting times of committee; (3) Code Section 8-2-31, relating to effect of the part relative to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes; (4) Code Section 8-2-131, relating to definitions relative to manufactured homes; (5) Code Section 8-2-160, relating to definitions relative to installation of manufactured and mobile homes; (6) Code Section 8-2-202, relating to definitions relative to application of building and fire codes to existing buildings; (7) Code Section 8-2-203, relating to effect of article on state and local enforcement authorities; (8) Code Section 8-2-220, relating to rules and regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner; (9) Code Section 16-7-80, relating to definitions relative to bombs, explosives, and chemical and biological weapons; (10) Code Section 25-2-13, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property, requirements as to construction, maintenance, and use generally, effect of rules, regulations, and fire safety standards issued before April 1, 1968, and power of local governing authorities; (11) Code Section 25-2-14, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property requirement, issuance, etc., of building permits and certificates of

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occupancy, fees, and employment of private professional providers to perform building plan reviews when state fire marshal, local fire marshal, state inspector, or designated code official cannot timely perform such services; (12) Code Section 25-2-40, relating to smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units and exceptions; (13) Code Section 25-3-6, relating to effect of article on powers and duties of other officials and departments; (14) Code Section 25-8-2, relating to definitions relative to regulation of blasting operations; (15) Code Section 25-10-1, relating to definitions relative to regulation of fireworks; (16) Code Section 25-10-3, relating to permitted sales and uses of fireworks; (17) Code Section 25-10-3.1, relating to storage of fireworks by licensed nonmanufacturers; (18) Code Section 25-10-3.2, relating to license requirement for pyrotechnics exhibits and penalty for violations; (19) Code Section 25-10-4, relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess fireworks, and fees; (20) Code Section 25-10-5, relating to license and fee for fireworks and pyrotechnic displays; (21) Code Section 25-10-7, relating to applicability of provisions of chapter relating to regulation of fireworks; (22) Code Section 25-11-2, relating to definitions relative to fire protection sprinkler contractors; (23) Code Section 25-12-2, relating to definitions relative to regulation of fire extinguishers and suppression systems; (24) Code Section 25-14-2, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act"; (25) Code Section 30-3-2, relating to definitions relative to access and use of public facilities by disabled persons; (26) Code Section 30-3-3, relating to applicable standards and specifications and granting of exemptions; (27) Code Section 30-3-7, relating to administration and enforcement of chapter on access and use of public facilities by disabled persons; (28) Code Section 42-4-31, relating to required safety and security measures; (29) Code Section 43-14-13, relating to applicability of chapter relative to electrical contractors and others; (30) Code Section 43-25-2, relating to requirement of license for persons conducting motor vehicle races; (31) Code Section 43-25-3, relating to application for license and fee therefor; (32) Code Section 43-25-4, relating to compliance with Safety Fire Commissioner's regulations and insurance or bond; (33) Code Section 43-25-5, relating to cancellation of insurance or bonds;

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(34) Code Section 43-25-6, relating to duration of licenses; (35) Code Section 43-25-7, relating to suspension or revocation of licenses; (36) Code Section 43-25-8, relating to promulgation of rules and regulations by Safety Fire Commissioner; and (37) Code Section 43-25-9, relating to reports of damage to guardrails, posts, or other safety devices.

SECTION 18. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.

SECTION 19. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Shafer of the 48th and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the committee substitute to SB 186 by striking "January 1, 2012" on line 1032 and inserting "July 1, 2013" in its place.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Shafer, Mullis amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C

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Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

N Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 1.

SB 186, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator William Ligon

Education and Youth

District 3

Ethics

323-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Health and Human Services

Atlanta, GA 30334

Judiciary

Public Safety

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/14/11

Please change my vote to Yes on bill 186. I inadvertently voted the No button.

Thanks

/s/ William Ligon

SB 193. By Senator Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SB 193, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 245. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to revise the definition of "developmental disability"; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SB 245, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 41. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th and Atwood of the 179th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees to be charged by superior court clerks, so as to change the fee charged for the preparation of an appellate record and transcript; to amend Code Section 15-21A-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the judicial operations fund fee for superior courts, so as to exempt issuance of certificates of appointment of notaries public from the fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort E Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden
Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 41, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Steve Gooch District 51 321-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Transportation Economic Development Government Oversight State Institutions and Property State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I intended to vote for HB 41 on 3/14/11, but the computer did not register my vote.

/s/ Steve Gooch 51st

Serving as doctor of the day was Dr. Robert Higgins.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 493 until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 7:01 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Thirtieth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th 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:

Senator Steve Thompson District 33 420-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Banking and Financial Institutions Finance Transportation

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 15, 2011

Dear Mr. Secretary,

I present this letter in protest, as laid out in section 8-1.13 of the Senate Rules, in regard to the passage of Senate Bill 40. I am appalled by the passage of this bill because it did not possess a fiscal note as required by section 3-1.4 of Rules of the Georgia State Senate and section 28-5-42 of the O.C.G.A. and therefore this is in violation of Georgia law.

3-1.4 Fiscal Notes (a) Any general bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of any state agency, authority, board, council, committee, bureau, or commission must be introduced no later than the twentieth day of the session. The sponsor of such legislation must request a fiscal note from the Office of Planning and Budget and the

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Department of Audits and Accounts by November 1. Members-elect must request a fiscal note by December 1. (O.C.G.A. 28-5-42)

(b) Failure to request a fiscal note by November 1 or December 1 will preclude consideration by the Senate unless the committee to which a bill is assigned determines, on a specific motion, for waiver, that the bill has a significant impact, waives the November 1 or December 1 deadline, requests a fiscal note from the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor and the chair of the committee suggests a preferred order of completion to guide the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. (O.C.G.A. 28-5-42)

(c) If any bill having a significant fiscal impact is introduced after the twentieth day, it shall not be considered or acted upon by the Senate. The President of the Senate shall decide whether a bill which is introduced falls within this category. (O.C.G.A. 28-5-42)

(d) Fiscal notes shall include a reliable estimate in dollars of the anticipated change in revenue or expenditures under the provisions of the bill. It shall also include a statement as to the immediate effect and, if determinable, the long-range effect of the measure. The fiscal note shall not express opinion relative to the merits of the measure, but may identify technical or mechanical defects. (O.C.G.A. 28-5-42)

This is not the first time under the current Senate Leadership that the fiscal laws of this State have been ignored. This particular bill dealt with millions of dollars and the passage of this bill without a fiscal note was completely irresponsible.

Respectfully Submitted,

/s/ Steve Thompson

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 33.

By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st, Hatfield of the 177th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program

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HB 117. HB 167. HB 181. HB 225.

objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for the waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, England of the 108th and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 226.
HB 256. HB 261. HB 272.

By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Houston of the 170th, Hill of the 21st, Cooper of the 41st, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of individual development accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to the creation and operation of such accounts; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of certain fiduciary organizations; to amend Code Section 49-4-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human Services, so as to add to uses for individual development accounts; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Martin of the 47th, Abrams of the 84th, Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st 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 when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to provide an exemption for certain public records from disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Lane of the 167th, Bryant of the 160th, Atwood of the 179th, Huckaby of the 113th and others:
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

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HB 275. HB 280. HB 285. HB 292.

court administration, so as to delete provisions relative to a rehearing on the order of an associate juvenile court judge; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Cooper of the 41st, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th, Harden of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so as to clarify the health care providers authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Rice of the 51st, Anderson of the 117th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Houston of the 170th, Rogers of the 26th and England of the 108th:
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 extend certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 303. HB 323. HB 339. HB 343.

By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, McCall of the 30th, Hembree of the 67th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Shaw of the 176th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a physician assistant by a physician; to authorize physician assistants to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to revise a provision relating to a requirement that a supervising physician periodically see a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th, Battles of the 15th, Rice of the 51st and Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle, so as to change the time of perfection of a security interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Mills of the 25th, Maddox of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers, so as to revise the courts to which a challenge of a quarantine or vaccination order may be brought; to revise the manner of appealing orders concerning such challenges; to remove the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals from the definition of authorized judicial officials for certain judicial emergencies; to extend the duration of a judicial emergency order when a public health emergency exists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Huckaby of the 113th, Collins of the 27th, Carter of the 175th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 371. HB 373. HB 374.
HB 423.

By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Benton of the 31st and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurable interest in personal insurance, so as to provide that neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall have an insurable interest on the lives of public officers or employees; to provide that such entities shall not expend funds for life insurance on public officers or employees; to provide an exception; to provide an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Neal of the 1st, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Teasley of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Fludd of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cosmetologists, so as to change certain provisions relating to examinations and applications for certificates of registration; to provide for a credential's evaluation for an educational program to be submitted to the State Board of Cosmetology under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions relating to continuing education requirements; to change certain provisions relating to maintenance of student records; to change certain provisions relating to regulation and permits for schools, teachers, and instructors; to change certain provisions related to registration and examination of apprentices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 34th, Hembree of the 67th, Murphy of the 120th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions

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relative to unfair trade practices, so as to provide that certain acts by residential contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HR 71.

By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of any remaining state interest in a certain tract of real property to Grady County; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 232.

By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Smyre of the 132nd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; to provide for related matters; to provide 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 263. By Senator James of the 35th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal damage to property in the second degree, so as to include security cameras; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 33. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st, Hatfield of the 177th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 167. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 181. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for

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special needs students, so as to provide for the waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 225. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, England of the 108th and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 226. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Houston of the 170th, Hill of the 21st, Cooper of the 41st, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of individual development accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to the creation and operation of such accounts; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of certain fiduciary organizations; to amend Code Section 49-4-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human Services, so as to add to uses for individual development accounts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 256. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Martin of the 47th, Abrams of the 84th, Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and

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authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
HB 261. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st 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 when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to provide an exemption for certain public records from disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 272. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Lane of the 167th, Bryant of the 160th, Atwood of the 179th, Huckaby of the 113th and others:
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 delete provisions relative to a rehearing on the order of an associate juvenile court judge; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 275. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Cooper of the 41st, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th, Harden of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so as to clarify the health care providers authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 280. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Rice of the 51st, Anderson of the 117th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency

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Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a crossreference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
HB 285. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
HB 292. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Houston of the 170th, Rogers of the 26th and England of the 108th:
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 extend certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 303. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, McCall of the 30th, Hembree of the 67th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Shaw of the 176th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a physician assistant by a physician; to authorize physician assistants to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to revise a provision relating to a requirement that a supervising physician periodically see a patient; 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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HB 323. By Representatives Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th, Battles of the 15th, Rice of the 51st and Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle, so as to change the time of perfection of a security interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
HB 339. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Mills of the 25th, Maddox of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers, so as to revise the courts to which a challenge of a quarantine or vaccination order may be brought; to revise the manner of appealing orders concerning such challenges; to remove the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals from the definition of authorized judicial officials for certain judicial emergencies; to extend the duration of a judicial emergency order when a public health emergency exists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 343. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Huckaby of the 113th, Collins of the 27th, Carter of the 175th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 371. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Benton of the 31st and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurable interest in personal

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insurance, so as to provide that neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall have an insurable interest on the lives of public officers or employees; to provide that such entities shall not expend funds for life insurance on public officers or employees; to provide an exception; to provide an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 373. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Neal of the 1st, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Teasley of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 374. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Fludd of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cosmetologists, so as to change certain provisions relating to examinations and applications for certificates of registration; to provide for a credential's evaluation for an educational program to be submitted to the State Board of Cosmetology under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions relating to continuing education requirements; to change certain provisions relating to maintenance of student records; to change certain provisions relating to regulation and permits for schools, teachers, and instructors; to change certain provisions related to registration and examination of apprentices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
HB 423. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 34th, Hembree of the 67th, Murphy of the 120th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to unfair trade practices, so as to provide that certain acts by residential contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of

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unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HR 71. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of any remaining state interest in a certain tract of real property to Grady County; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State Institutions and Property 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 recommendation:

HB 313 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

Senator Orrock of the 36th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tate of the 38th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tate was 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 Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ramsey of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown

Gooch Grant Hamrick Heath

Mullis Murphy Orrock Rogers

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Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden

Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller

Not answering were Senators:

Harbison (Excused)

Ramsey (Excused)

Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams
Tate (Excused)

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Gary Lewis of McDonough, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Miller of the 49th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Alisa Allaire.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 399. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jimmy Stewart and recognizing March 14, 2011, as Jimmy Stewart Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 400. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Goggans of the 7th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2011 Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.

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SR 401. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Bulloch of the 11th, Heath of the 31st, Jackson of the 2nd, Orrock of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Gary W. Black upon his election as Agriculture Commissioner for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 402. By Senators Jones of the 10th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Youth Business Development Day and commending the Youth Business Development program; and for other purposes.
SR 403. By Senators Davis of the 22nd and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending native son and Georgia Tech professor Dr. Don P. Giddens upon his retirement as Dean of the College of Engineering; and for other purposes.
SR 404. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Lauri Jo Bennett and Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning; and for other purposes.
SR 405. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Paul Sanders, North Springs High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 406. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Scott Hetherington, North Springs High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 407. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Matt Kemper, Pope High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 408. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Nadine Hernandez, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 409. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Deborah Ulrich, Marietta Middle School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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SR 410. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Christine Toth, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 411. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mallory Hope, Riverwood International School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 412. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Gribble, Riverwood International School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 413. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Yogini Patel, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 414. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Alex Van Buskirk, Pope High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 415. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Cheryl Crooks, Wheeler High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 416. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Lee, Wheeler High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 417. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tom Fulton, Walton High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 418. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Abudakar Abid, Walton High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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SR 419. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Thompson of the 5th, Hooks of the 14th, Millar of the 40th, Harbison of the 15th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Model United Nations and Model Arab League programs of Georgia State University, and their coach, Dr. Rashid Naim; and for other purposes.

SR 420. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Women of Wealth Global Summit and commending the inaugural Global Women Summit Red Carpet Awards and Charity Event; and for other purposes.

SR 421. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Baptist Church on the opening of its fourth location in Douglasville, Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 422. By Senator Williams of the 19th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Free Clinic Network and its member clinics and recognizing March 16, 2011, as "Georgia Free Clinic Network 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

Wednesday March 16, 2011 Thirtieth Legislative Day

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

HB 313

Bethel of the 54th CITY OF CHATSWORTH

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, approved August 20, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2865), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden
Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved to engross SB 163, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and SB 163 was engrossed.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Hooks of the 14th

Loudermilk of the 52nd Stoner of the 6th

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER:

SB 40

Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program (Substitute) (Floor amend 5 AM 35 0241)(JUDY-27th)

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SB 50

Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs (Substitute)(JUDY-30th)

SB 52

Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders (PUB SAF-55th)

SB 54

State Highways; add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs (Substitute)(TRANS-53rd)

SB 57

Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted; offense against a victim who is a minor; driving commerical motor vehicles; transport 16/more persons (Substitute)(TRANS-51st)

SB 62
SB 10 SB 80 SB 82 SB 87
SB 93 SB 101 SB 102
SB 109 SB 114 SB 119 SB 121 SB 139 SB 141

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State; no private property shall be alienated to any other state; exercise of state sovereignty/jurisdiction without consent of General Assembly (Substitute) (JUDY-3rd)
Alcoholic Beverages; if approved by referendum; each county may authorize package sales by a retailer on Sundays (SLGO(G)-11th)
Evidence; provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses (Substitute)(SI&P-29th)
Elections; provide for oaths of election superintendents/supervisors and designees of board of election (Substitute)(ETHICS-3rd)
Education; rename to Georgia Educational Freedom Act; expand eligibility for the program; revise requirements relating to qualifications for scholarship (Substitute)(ED&Y-21st)
Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; "dangerous drug"; provisions (Substitute)(H&HS-1st)
Elections; poll officers; provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program (ETHICS-23rd)
Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties; issuance/qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions (Substitute) (PUB SAF-53rd)
Elections; adjust dates for certain elections to be held 2012; dates for qualifying for elections (ETHICS-29th)
Distilled Spirits; provide for issuance of a manufacturer's/distiller's license to a fruit grower; certain circumstances (Substitute)(RI&U-25th)
Education; tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; revise certain definitions (H ED-35th)
Natural Resources Dept.; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances (SLGO(G)-49th)
Appellate Practice; provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; provisions (JUDY-23rd)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create; membership, terms, duties; annual report (Substitute)(GvtO-10th)

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SB 157 SB 163 SB 166 SB 172 SB 183 SB 184 SB 187
SB 190 SB 191
SB 199 SB 203
SB 206 SB 210

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Jarrett Little Act; indemnification payment shall be made to parents/siblings of such person; if person does not have unremarried spouse/dependents (Substitute) (PUB SAF-56th)
Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional (Substitute)(NR&E-17th)
Elections; identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; provide certain requirements (Substitute)(ETHICS-50th)
Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers/facilities (I&L-23rd)
Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child; recommend placement; definitions (Substitute)(JUDY-48th)
Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions (ED&Y-7th)
Teachers/School Personnel; provide requirements for reduction in force policies; sanctions (Substitute)(ED&Y-19th)
Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise nursing education requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; provisions (H ED-29th)
Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions (H ED-14th)
Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists (Substitute) (JUDY-46th)
Insurance; Commissioner shall have authority to impose penalties; licensed under Title 33; certain violations (I&L-48th)
Insurance; provide that certain individuals who collect/input data; automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure (Substitute)(I&L-54th)
Wildlife Control Permits; provisions (Substitute)(AG&CA-11th)
Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child (Substitute)(RULES-52nd)

SB 211 SB 214 SB 218 SB 219 SB 220 SB 223
SB 231 SB 234 SB 236
SB 240
SB 251
SR 68 SB 188 SB 185

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Lead Poisoning Prevention; provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations (NR&E-20th)
Inmate Policies; definitions; it is illegal to provide an inmate with wireless handset; penalties (Substitute)(SI&P-32nd)
Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions (NR&E-19th)
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; adopt; provide for purpose/policy of said impact (VM&HS-15th)
Board of Regents; provide multiyear lease agreements (SI&P-1st)
Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness (Substitute)(GvtO-3rd)
Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted (Substitute)(PUB SAF-37th)
Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise provisions; ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments (Substitute)(FIN-21st)
Driver's Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits (Substitute) (JUDY-46th)
Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation vehicles; definition; exception; rights/duties of drivers; rules of the road (Substitute) (TRANS-53rd)
Insurance; transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses; agents, counselors, adjusters; adjustment of licensing fees (I&L-48th)
Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; create (Substitute)(S&T-52nd)
Deer Farming; provide for regulation of alternative livestock farming; authorize/regulate private harvest-hunt preserves (Substitute)(AG&CA-7th)
Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures (Substitute)(ED&Y-12th)

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SB 252

Insurance; provide Commissioner shall determine if insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer (I&L-48th)

SR 312

Savannah, Ga; Charleston, South Carolina; endorse efforts to deepen the ports (TRANS-1st)

SR 343

Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate (Substitute)(TRANS-53rd)

SB 143

Massage Therapy Practice; provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information (RI&U-41st)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 50. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to priorities of distribution of fines, forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court, so as to add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs into the list of priorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 50:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to change the priorities of distribution of fines, forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court; to add certain fees to the list of priorities; 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 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-6-95, relating to

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priorities of distribution of fines, forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court, as follows:
"15-6-95. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a clerk of any superior court of this state who receives partial payments, as ordered by the court, of criminal fines, forfeitures, or costs shall distribute said sums in the order of priority set forth below:
(1) The amount provided for in Chapter 17 of Title 47 for the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; (2) The amount provided for in Chapter 14 of Title 47 for the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; (3) The amount provided for in Chapter 16 of Title 47 for the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; (4) The amounts provided under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 15-21-73; (5) The amounts provided for under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-21-73; (6) The amount as may be provided in Chapter 15 of Title 36 for county law libraries; (7)(6) The surcharge amounts provided for in Chapter 21 of this title Code Section 15-21-93 for jail construction and staffing; (7) The amounts provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 42-8-34; (8) The amount provided for Code Section 15-21-131 for funding local victim assistance programs; (8)(9) The surcharge amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of state crime victim compensation the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Code Section 15-21-112; (9)(10) The application fee provided for in subsection (c) or (e) of Code Section 1521A-6; (10)(11) The balance of the fine shall be paid owed to the county; and (12) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-11-149; (11)(13) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 After the final partial or installment payment, the surcharge provided for in Code Sections 15-21-100 and 15-21-101 for the Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund; and (14) The amount provided for in Code Section 36-15-9 for county law libraries."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. SB 50, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 52. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Carter of the 42nd, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of constables, so as to require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to amend Code Section 15-16-17, relating to the service and execution of processes from justices' courts, so as to require sheriffs to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison
Heath Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon E Loudermilk McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims N Staton Y Stone E Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 3. SB 52, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Senator Robert Brown District 26 121-B State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Administrative Affairs Economic Development Insurance and Labor Joint Legislative Ethics Judiciary Reapportionment and Redistricting Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

3/16/11

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To Secretary of Senate,

Record Robert Brown as a yes vote on SB 52 today.

/s/ Robert Brown Senate Dist. 26

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Committees:

Senator Josh McKoon

Higher Education

District 29

Banking and Financial Institutions

319-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Ethics

Atlanta, GA 30334

Judiciary

Special Judiciary

Insurance and Labor

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 16, 2011

I cast a "yes" vote on SB 52 and request the Journal reflect that vote.

Regards,

/s/ Josh McKoon, 29th

SB 54. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "onproperty" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SB 54:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, is amended by adding a new

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paragraph to Code Section 32-6-71, relating to definitions, as follows: "(13.1) 'On-premise sign' or 'on-property sign' means an advertising device which solely advertises the sale or lease of the real property upon which it is placed or an advertising device identifying the activities located on or products or services available on the premises or property. (A) Examples of signs that can be used for the purpose of identifying the activity located on the premises or property or its products or services include: (i) Any sign which consists solely of the name of the establishment; and (ii) Any sign which identifies the establishment's principal or accessory products or services offered on the premises or property. For example, an accessory product would be a brand of tires offered for sale at a service station. (B) Examples of signs that shall be considered outdoor advertising and not onpremise or on-property signs include: (i) Any sign which brings in rental income to the owner of the premises or property or the sign owner; and (ii) Any sign in which the product or service advertised is only incidental to the principal activity of the establishment."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 32-6-72, relating to outdoor advertising signs that can be erected within 660 feet of a highway, as follows:
"(3) Signs advertising activities On-premise and on-property signs conducted or maintained within 100 feet of the nearest part of the activity as the dimensions of said activity are determined by department regulations, which regulations need not take into consideration the property lines of said activity;"
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 32-6-73, relating to outdoor advertising signs that can be erected beyond 660 feet of a highway, as follows:
"(3) Signs advertising activities On-premise and on-property signs conducted or maintained within 100 feet from the nearest part of the activity as the dimensions of said activity are determined by department regulations, which regulations need not take into consideration the property lines of said activity; and"
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison
Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 2.

SB 54, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 57. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SB 57:

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 provide for criminal history background checks before issuing a

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commercial driver's license with a passenger or school bus endorsement; to provide for the commissioner to issue rules allowing for criminal history background checks; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 40-5-150, relating to contents of commercial driver's licenses, as follows:
"(j)(1) Before issuing, renewing, upgrading, reinstating, or transferring a commercial driver's license with a passenger or school bus endorsement, the department shall review the criminal history of the person applying for such license to determine if he or she has been convicted of 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 one or more the following offenses:
(A) Kidnapping of a minor, except by a parent; (B) False imprisonment of a minor, except by a parent; (C) Criminal sexual conduct toward a minor; (D) Solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct; (E) Use of a minor in a sexual performance; (F) Solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution; or (G) Any conviction resulting from an underlying sexual offense against a victim who was a minor. (2) No person who has been convicted of any offense listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be eligible for a commercial driver's license with a 'P' endorsement as defined in paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of this Code Section or an 'S' endorsement as defined in paragraph (5.1) of subsection (c) of this Code Section. Any person convicted of a criminal offense listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle for which a 'P' endorsement or 'S' endorsement is required by state or federal law. (3) In furtherance of such criminal history review, each person who is applying for issuance, renewal, reinstatement, upgrade, or transfer of a commercial driver's license with a passenger or school bus endorsement shall submit at least one set of classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center in accordance with the fingerprint system of identification established by the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and promptly conduct a search of state records based upon the fingerprints. After receiving the report from the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the department shall determine whether the employee or applicant is eligible for such endorsement.

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(4) No employer may knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize a driver who is subject to the prohibition contained in paragraph (2) of this subsection to operate a commercial motor vehicle for which a 'P' endorsement or an 'S' endorsement is required. Any employer who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or authorizes a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of this paragraph shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not less than $100.00 per passenger transported by such driver in violation of this paragraph. The operator of a transit service in this state shall not be required to perform any criminal background checks on his or her employees that are not otherwise provided for by law. For purposes of this paragraph, 'transit service' means all modes of transportation serving the general public which are appropriate to transport people and their personal effects by highway or other ground conveyance, including rail conveyance. (5) Any person who is convicted for an offense contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall surrender his or her commercial driver's license to the court in which such conviction is imposed. Such court shall forward the commercial driver's license to the department and report such conviction electronically to the department within ten days of such conviction in the same manner it reports other convictions under Code Section 40-5-53. Upon receipt of such commercial driver's license and conviction, the department may issue a replacement commercial driver's license to such person after deleting the 'P' and 'S' endorsements as necessary. (6) Notwithstanding the definition of 'conviction' set forth in Code Section 40-5-142, this subsection shall not apply to any sentence imposed pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 40-16-5, relating to the authority of the commissioner, as follows:
"(f) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner is authorized to promulgate regulations allowing for background investigations of applicants for credentials in any of the industries regulated by the department or any class of driver's license by means other than classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints in instances in which an applicant attempts to comply with the applicable statutory language mandating such background investigation, but his or her fingerprints cannot be captured electronically for reasons that are beyond the applicant's control."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison
Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

SB 57, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 62. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, McKoon of the 29th, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, so as to provide that no private property shall be alienated to any other state, territory, or nation or to the federal government which would result in an extinguishment or diminution of the exercise of state sovereignty or jurisdiction without the consent of the General Assembly; to provide that any act which results in the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over property shall not be recognized by the state and shall be void and of no effect; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 62:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, so as to provide that no private property shall be alienated to any other state, territory, or nation or to the federal government which would result in an extinguishment or diminution of the exercise of state sovereignty or jurisdiction without the consent of the General Assembly; to provide for exceptions; to provide that any act which results in the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over property shall not be recognized by the state and shall be void and of no effect; 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 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-2-29. (a) No private property within the borders of this state shall be alienated in any manner to any other state, territory, or nation or to the federal government except as otherwise expressly provided in this article if such action would result in the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over such property without the express approval of the General Assembly by resolution approved by twothirds of the members elected to each house; provided, however, that this subsection shall not prohibit the conveyance of property to a foreign sovereignty which has diplomatic relations with the United States for use as an embassy or consulate. (b) Any contract executed or conveyance made in violation of this Code section shall be void ab initio and shall be of no effect. Further, any contract executed or conveyance made in anticipation of the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over such property without the approval of the General Assembly shall be void ab initio and shall be of no effect. (c) Any act which results in the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over any property over which the state's sovereignty and jurisdiction extends pursuant to Code Section 50-2-20 shall not be recognized by the state and shall be void and of no effect."
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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison
Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner E Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 6.

SB 62, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

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

HB 485.

By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Anderson of the 117th, England of the 108th, Hanner of the 148th and Roberts of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and

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HB 511. HB 517. HB 522. HB 523.

fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to provide penalties for violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville, Georgia; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Talking Rock, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4222), as amended by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4130), so as to modify provisions relating to municipal elections and the terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Oxford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.
By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Oxford, Georgia, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), so as to change the form of government from a mayor-council form of government to a city manager-council form of government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 524. By Representative Allison of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Towns County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; 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.

Mr. President:

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

HB 228.

By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Tankersley of the 158th, Watson of the 163rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-67 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution of unidentifiable sales and use tax proceeds, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding limitations on the state revenue commissioner's authority to make certain distributions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 248.

By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Golick of the 34th, Meadows of the 5th, Battles of the 15th and Walker of the 107th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 396.

By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Marin of the 96th, Coleman of the 97th, Sheldon of the 105th, Casas of the 103rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties,

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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 other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 500.

By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 508.

By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Manning of the 32nd, Teasley of the 38th, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, particularly by home rule amendment filed in the office of Secretary of State September 22, 2009 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 4239), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

HB 168.

By Representatives Knight of the 126th, Channell of the 116th and Holt of the 112th:

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 define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide that certain corporate income tax elections made for federal income tax purposes shall also apply for state income tax purposes; to

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provide an effective date; to provide applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 346. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 498. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Adairsville; 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a city manager, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 503. By Representatives Carter of the 175th and Golick of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses and victim compensation, respectively, so as to provide for funding of certain medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Gooch of the 51st was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 10. By Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Rogers of the 21st, Balfour of the 9th, Stoner of the 6th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local authorization and regulation

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of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Fort of the 39th moved that SB 10 be placed on the Table.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden E Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James N Jeffares N Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay N Shafer N Sims N Staton N Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 6, nays 48; the motion lost, and SB 10 was not placed on the Table.
Senator Bulloch of the 11th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend SB 10 by striking "from" on lines 5 and 10 and inserting in lieu thereof "between the hours of".
By striking "until" on lines 6 and 10 and inserting in lieu thereof "and".
By striking "from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M." everywhere it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M.".

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By inserting immediately after "ordinance" on lines 26 and 70 "specifying the hours during such period when such package sales may occur".
Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 32nd and McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #1a to amendment #1:
Amend SB 10 by redesignating paragraph (3) on lines 50 and 95 as paragraph (6) and paragraph (4) on lines 54 and 99 as paragraph (7); and adding between lines 49 and 50 the following: (3) If the election held pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection results in the approval of the sale of malt beverages and wine for any period of time on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., the governing authority of the county or municipality shall be authorized to provide by the issuance of licenses and the passage of resolutions or ordinances all provisions concerning such sales on Sunday under this subsection, except where otherwise provided by state law. The governing authority shall at any time be authorized to adjust the period between 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M. during which such sales on Sunday may be permitted within its jurisdiction by the adoption of an appropriate resolution or ordinance. (4) Following the expiration of one year after any election is held which results in the disapproval of the sale of malt beverages and wine for any period on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., another election on this question may be held if the governing authority, as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, forwards a proper resolution or ordinance to the election superintendent calling for such a referendum. (5) In any county or municipality which has at any time held an election in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection resulting in the majority of the votes being cast in favor of the sale of malt beverages and wine for any period of time from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. on Sundays under this subsection, the election superintendent of the county or municipality, upon receipt of the proper resolution or ordinance of the governing authority or upon the receipt of a written petition signed by at least 35 percent of the registered qualified voters of the county or municipality, shall proceed to call another election for the purpose of nullifying the previous election in the same manner as prescribed in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
By adding between lines 94 and 95 the following: (3) If the election held pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection results in the approval of the sale of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits for any period of time on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., the governing authority of the county or municipality shall be authorized to provide by the issuance of licenses and the passage of resolutions or ordinances all provisions all provisions concerning such sales on Sunday under this subsection, except where otherwise provided by state law. The governing authority shall at any time be authorized to adjust the period between 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M. during which such sales on Sunday may be permitted within its jurisdiction by the adoption of an appropriate resolution or ordinance. (4) Following the expiration of one year after any election is held which results in the disapproval of the sale of malt beverages, wine and distilled spirits for any period on

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Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., another election on this question may be held if the governing authority, as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, forwards a proper resolution or ordinance to the election superintendent calling for such a referendum. (5) In any county or municipality which has at any time held an election in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection resulting in the majority of the votes being cast in favor of the sale of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits for any period of time from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. on Sundays under this subsection, the election superintendent of the county or municipality, upon receipt of the proper resolution or ordinance of the governing authority or upon the receipt of a written petition signed by at least 35 percent of the registered qualified voters of the county or municipality, shall proceed to call another election for the purpose of nullifying the previous election in the same manner as prescribed in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 30, and the Shafer, et al. amendment #1a to the Bulloch amendment #1 was lost.
On the adoption of amendment #1, there were no objections, and the Bulloch amendment #1 was adopted.
Senators Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th Goggans of the 7th, Williams of the 19th and others offered the following amendment #2:
Amend SB 10 (LC 36 1708) by striking "on a date and in the manner authorized under Code Section 21-2-540" on lines 31 and 32 and 74 and 75 and inserting in lieu thereof ", in odd-numbered years, on the third Tuesday in March or on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November and, in even-numbered years, on the date of the presidential preference primary if one is held that year or on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, provided that such dates are at least 90 days from the date of such call".
Senator Hill of the 32nd offered the following amendment #2a to amendment #2:
Amend Amendment #2 to SB 10 by inserting as a new paragraph on line 6 after the word "call."
"In no event shall a special election be allowed on the 3rd Tuesday of March in an oddnumbered year for the sole purpose of voting on this referendum."
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Bulloch of the 11th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Hill of the 32nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

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N Albers N Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Fort N Ginn Y Goggans N Golden E Gooch

N Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon N Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Murphy Orrock
N Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton N Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 24, nays 29, and the Hill of the 32nd amendment #2a to the Hill of the 32nd, et al. amendment #2 was lost.
Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that his amendment #2 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Hill of the 32nd, et al. amendment #2 was withdrawn.

Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd and Hill of the 32nd offered the following amendment #3:
Amend SB 10 (LC 36 1708) by inserting after "referendum;" on line 10 "to provide that if the electors reject Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages in a referendum, no Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in such county or municipality;".
By striking "such Sunday sales of both malt beverages and wine" on lines 22 and 23 and "Sunday package sales by retailers of both malt beverages and wine" on lines 28 and 29 and inserting in lieu thereof "Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages".

By inserting after "ordinance" on line 26 "to place the question of Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages before the electors of the jurisdiction as provided in this subsection".

By striking lines 36 through 46 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'( ) YES Shall Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages be permitted in (insert name of ( ) NO county or municipality)?'

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All persons desiring to vote for approval of the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays shall vote 'Yes,' and all persons desiring to vote against the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are for approval of Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages, the resolution or ordinance approving such Sunday package sales by retailers of malt beverages and wine shall become effective upon the date so specified in that resolution or ordinance. If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are against the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, then, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, upon certification of the referendum results, no sales of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in such county or municipality on Sundays until such sales are authorized by a subsequent referendum of the electors, and no such referendum may be conducted any earlier than 12 months following such referendum rejecting Sunday sales of alcohol. The
By striking "such Sunday sales of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits" on line 61 and "Sunday package sales by retailers of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits" on lines 71 and 72 and inserting in lieu thereof "Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages".
By inserting after "ordinance" on line 70 "to place the question of Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages before the electors of the jurisdiction as provided in this subsection". By striking lines 79 through 91 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'( ) YES Shall Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages be permitted in (insert name of ( ) NO county or municipality)?' All persons desiring to vote for approval of the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays shall vote 'Yes,' and all persons desiring to vote against package sales of alcoholic beverages on Sundays shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are for approval of Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages, the resolution or ordinance approving such Sunday package sales by retailers of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits shall become effective upon the date so specified in that resolution or ordinance. If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are against the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, then, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, upon certification of the referendum results, no sales of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in such county or municipality on Sundays until such sales are authorized by a subsequent referendum of the electors, and no such referendum may be conducted any earlier than 12 months following such referendum rejecting Sunday sales of alcohol. The expense
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Shafer of the 48th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

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N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth N Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis
Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden E Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James N Jeffares N Jones N Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton N Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 12, nays 41, and the Loudermilk, Hill of the 32nd amendment #3 was lost.

Senators Shafer of the 48th and McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #4:

Amend SB 10 by adding after "procedures;" on line 10 the following: to provide for a process for nullification of the prior election results;

By inserting "for any period of time" after "Sundays" on lines 5, 9, 22, 25, 38, 40, 42, 44, 50, 60, 68, 81, 84, 86, 89, and 95.

By redesignating paragraph (3) on lines 50 and 95 as paragraph (6) and paragraph (4) on lines 54 and 99 as paragraph (7); and adding between lines 49 and 50 the following:
(3) If the election held pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection results in the approval of the sale of malt beverages and wine for any period of time on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., the governing authority of the county or municipality shall be authorized to provide by the issuance of licenses and the passage of resolutions or ordinances all provisions concerning such sales on Sunday under this subsection, except where otherwise provided by state law. The governing authority shall at any time be authorized to adjust the period between 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M. during which such sales on Sunday may be permitted within its jurisdiction by the adoption of an appropriate resolution or ordinance.

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(4) Following the expiration of one year after any election is held which results in the disapproval of the sale of malt beverages and wine for any period on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., another election on this question may be held if the governing authority, as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, forwards a proper resolution or ordinance to the election superintendent calling for such a referendum. (5) In any county or municipality which has at any time held an election in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection resulting in the majority of the votes being cast in favor of the sale of malt beverages and wine for any period of time from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. on Sundays under this subsection, the election superintendent of the county or municipality, upon receipt of the proper resolution or ordinance of the governing authority or upon the receipt of a written petition signed by at least 35 percent of the registered qualified voters of the county or municipality, shall proceed to call another election for the purpose of nullifying the previous election in the same manner as prescribed in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
By adding between lines 94 and 95 the following: (3) If the election held pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection results in the approval of the sale of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits for any period of time on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., the governing authority of the county or municipality shall be authorized to provide by the issuance of licenses and the passage of resolutions or ordinances all provisions all provisions concerning such sales on Sunday under this subsection, except where otherwise provided by state law. The governing authority shall at any time be authorized to adjust the period between 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M. during which such sales on Sunday may be permitted within its jurisdiction by the adoption of an appropriate resolution or ordinance. (4) Following the expiration of one year after any election is held which results in the disapproval of the sale of malt beverages, wine and distilled spirits for any period on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., another election on this question may be held if the governing authority, as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, forwards a proper resolution or ordinance to the election superintendent calling for such a referendum. (5) In any county or municipality which has at any time held an election in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection resulting in the majority of the votes being cast in favor of the sale of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits for any period of time from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. on Sundays under this subsection, the election superintendent of the county or municipality, upon receipt of the proper resolution or ordinance of the governing authority or upon the receipt of a written petition signed by at least 35 percent of the registered qualified voters of the county or municipality, shall proceed to call another election for the purpose of nullifying the previous election in the same manner as prescribed in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

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N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth N Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Fort N Ginn Y Goggans N Golden E Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James N Jeffares N Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton N Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 13, nays 41, and the Shafer, McKoon amendment #4 was lost.

Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 32nd and McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #5:
Amend SB 10 by deleting lines 1 and 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: To amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to revise certain provisions relating to when and to whom alcoholic beverages may be sold or furnished; to provide
By adding the following after "procedures;" on line 10 the following: to provide for procedures and certain penalties for certain violations relating to the furnishing to, purchase, of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages;
By deleting lines 15 and 16 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, is amended by revising Code Section 3-3-7, relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, by
By adding between lines 100 and 101 the following: SECTION 2.
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and penalties upon certain violations of Code Section 3-3-23, by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(g) On the second time within a one-year period of time that a licensee under this title or a person who is in the employ of a licensee under this title is convicted of providing any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, then such licensee's license or licenses under this title and the license or licenses issued for the premises where such violation occurred shall be suspended for a period of two weeks. Before the suspension of any license pursuant to this subsection, the licensee or the holder of the license for the licensed premises shall be afforded a hearing with an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine opposing witnesses. (h) On the third time within a one-year period of time that a licensee under this title or a person who is in the employ of a licensee under this title is convicted of providing any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, then such licensee's license or licenses under this title and the license or licenses issued for the premises where such violation occurred shall be suspended for a period of one month. Before the suspension of any license pursuant to this subsection, the licensee or the holder of the license for the licensed premises shall be afforded a hearing with an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine opposing witnesses. (i) On the fourth time within a one-year period of time that a licensee under this title or a person who is in the employ of a licensee under this title is convicted of providing any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, then such licensee's license or licenses under this title and the license or licenses issued for the premises where such violation occurred shall be suspended for a period of two months. Before the suspension of any license pursuant to this subsection, the licensee or the holder of the license for the licensed premises shall be afforded a hearing with an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine opposing witnesses. (j) On the fifth time within a one-year period of time that a licensee under this title or a person who is in the employ of a licensee under this title is convicted of providing any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, then such licensee's license or licenses under this title and the license or licenses issued for the premises where such violation occurred shall be suspended for a period of three months. Before the cancellation of any license pursuant to this subsection, the licensee or the holder of the license for the licensed premises shall be afforded a hearing with an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine opposing witnesses. (k) On the sixth time within a one-year period of time that a licensee under this title or a person who is in the employ of a licensee under this title is convicted of providing any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, then such licensee's license or licenses under this title and the license or licenses issued for the premises where such violation

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occurred shall be cancelled. Before the cancellation of any license pursuant to this subsection, the licensee or the holder of the license for the licensed premises shall be afforded a hearing with an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine opposing witnesses. No license to sell alcoholic beverages shall be issued to the licensee or for the licensed premises for a period of one year from the date of the cancellation. For purposes of this subsection, 'licensed premises' means any premises in which alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed and shall include any premises which are required by law to be licensed to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages. (l) The suspensions set forth in subsections (g) through (k) may be superseded to the extent that a county or municipality may impose a suspension of a greater length or an earlier cancellation of the license of any licensee convicted of providing any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age."
By redesignating Section 2 on line 101 as Section 3.
Senator Balfour of the 9th offered the following amendment #5a to amendment #5:
Amend Amendment #5 to SB 10 by striking language beginning with word "suspended" on line 31 of page 2 through word "be" on line 58 of page 2.
Senator Henson of the 41st requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the Shafer, et al. amendment #5.
The President ruled the Shafer, et al. amendment #5 not germane.
The Balfour amendment #5a to the Shafer, et al. amendment #5 was moot.
Senator Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #6:
Amend SB 10 by striking "from" on lines 5 and 10 and inserting in lieu thereof "between the hours of".
By striking "until" on lines 6 and 10 and inserting in lieu thereof "and".
By striking "from 2:00 P.M. until 11:30 P.M." everywhere it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 11:30 P.M.".
By inserting immediately after "ordinance" on lines 26 and 70 "specifying the hours during such period when such package sales may occur".
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
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On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth N Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden E Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims N Staton Y Stone N Stoner Y Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 25, nays 29, and the Davis amendment #6 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crosby

Y Grant N Hamrick E Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate

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N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn N Goggans Y Golden E Gooch

Y Jones N Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar N Miller Y Mullis

Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 22. SB 10, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

At 1:11 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 resolution was read and adopted:
SR 425. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Seay of the 34th, James of the 35th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dixon Grove Baptist Church on the occasion of its 55th anniversary; and for other purposes.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 168. By Representatives Knight of the 126th, Channell of the 116th and Holt of the 112th:
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 define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide that certain corporate income tax elections made for federal income tax purposes shall also apply for state income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.

HB 228. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Tankersley of the 158th, Watson of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-67 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution of unidentifiable sales and

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use tax proceeds, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding limitations on the state revenue commissioner's authority to make certain distributions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 248. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Golick of the 34th, Meadows of the 5th, Battles of the 15th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 346. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 396. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Marin of the 96th, Coleman of the 97th, Sheldon of the 105th, Casas of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide a charter; to provide for 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 other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 485. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Anderson of the 117th, England of the 108th, Hanner of the 148th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to provide penalties for violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 498. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Adairsville; 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a city manager, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 500. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

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HB 503. By Representatives Carter of the 175th and Golick of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses and victim compensation, respectively, so as to provide for funding of certain medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 508. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Manning of the 32nd, Teasley of the 38th, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, particularly by home rule amendment filed in the office of Secretary of State September 22, 2009 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 4239), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 511. By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville, Georgia; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 517. By Representative Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Talking Rock, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4222), as amended by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4130), so as to modify provisions relating to municipal elections and the terms of the mayor and councilmembers; 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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HB 522. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Oxford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.
HB 523. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Oxford, Georgia, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), so as to change the form of government from a mayor-council form of government to a city manager-council form of government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 524. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Towns County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; 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.

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:

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HB 164. HB 234. HB 325. HB 341.

By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Lucas of the 139th, Oliver of the 83rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
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 revise and add definitions relating to coin operated amusement machines; to provide for fees; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of certain fees as administrative costs; to provide that the commissioner is not authorized to impose any additional fee; to provide for noncash redemption by gift card; to prohibit local governments from prohibiting bona fide coin operated amusement machines or establishing the number of such machines in certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset from the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Casas of the 103rd and Dutton of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Heard of the 114th and Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic stock and mutual insurers, so as to provide for the establishment of limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for investment of funds; to provide for

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organization; to provide for reinsurance; to provide for applicability; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 470. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse, so as to revise requirements for preceptorships for certain applicants; to revise requirements relating to nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

HB 149.

By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Willard of the 49th, Cheokas of the 134th and Weldon of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, so as to provide for the termination of magistrates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 332. By Representative Parsons of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Universal Access Fund, so as to eliminate unnecessary regulation by revising certain provisions related to such fund; to provide for an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 370. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to risk-based capital levels, so as to require a trend test for property and casualty companies; to revise the definition of a company action level event; to change the definition of negative trend; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 413. HB 415. HB 421.

By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Rogers of the 26th, Hembree of the 67th, Maxwell of the 17th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line producers; to change applicability provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Manning of the 32nd and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench trial for competency proceedings; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to amend the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights" so as to change provisions relating to victim notification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 454.

By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Brooks of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating presidential preference primary, so as to provide for the date of the presidential preference primary; to provide for the submission of the names of candidates and the publishing of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 457.

By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th and Randall of the 138th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 509.

By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th, Carter of the 175th and Collins of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the State Medical Education Board and provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of said abolished board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Davis of the 22nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 80. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis

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of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate State Institutions and Property Committee offered the following substitute to SB 80:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, is amended by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(d)(1) On and after July 1, 2011, any person who is arrested for a felony offense shall have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. (2) After a determination by a magistrate or a grand jury that probable cause exists for the arrest, but prior to the person's release from custody, the arresting law enforcement agency shall be responsible for collecting such sample in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The court or magistrate shall make the provision of a specimen a condition of the person's release on bond or recognizance if bond or recognizance is granted. (3) The analysis shall be performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as provided in Code Section 24-4-63. (4) A person whose DNA profile has been included in the data bank pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection may request that it be expunged on the grounds that

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the person was acquitted or the charges for which the sample was taken were dead docketed, dismissed, or reduced to a misdemeanor. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall destroy all samples from such person upon receipt of a written request that such data be expunged, pursuant to this paragraph, and a certified copy of the (A) court order dead docketing or dismissing the charges, (B) sentencing order showing the charges were reduced to a misdemeanor, or (C) court order reversing and dismissing the conviction. (5) A DNA sample obtained pursuant to this subsection in good faith shall be deemed to have been obtained in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, and use of such DNA in accordance with this chapter shall be authorized until the offender submits a request for expungement pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. (e) A person whose DNA profile has been included in the data bank pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section shall not be required to have his or her DNA collected pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for 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.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee substitute to SB 80 (LC 29 4708S) by inserting "to provide for a short title;" after "offenses;" on line 4.
By inserting between lines 8 and 9 the following: This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Johnia Berry Act."
SECTION 2.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the McKoon amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st and Chance of the 16th offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute to SB 80 by
delete "may request that it be" on line 31
add "shall have such profile" on line 31

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Millar, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the State Institutions and Property Committee substitute to SB 80
by on page 1, line 18 after the word "arrest" deleting the words "but prior to the person's release from custody"
and on page 1, line 21 deleting the words following "Investigation" and deleting line 22 in its entirety.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden E Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims N Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 13.
SB 80, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
Senator Tolleson of the 20th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
SB 82. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:
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 provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 82:
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 provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to require registrars to check the data bases of convicted felons and deceased persons maintained by the Secretary of State prior to approving a voter registration application; to provide for the confidentiality of e-mail addresses maintained by registrars; to provide for certain adjustments to precincts which contain more than 2,000 electors when all those electors desiring to vote at the last general election were unable to complete voting within one hour following the closing of the polls; to remove the requirement to certify that each election shall be conducted using certain voting equipment; to allow the use of the federal write-in ballot for voting on constitutional amendments and referenda; to clarify that the registrars or absentee ballot clerk may deliver an absentee ballot to an elector who is confined in a hospital; to provide for the time for preparation and transmittal of absentee ballots; to provide for a notice to be included with absentee ballots of all withdrawn, deceased, and disqualified candidates and any substitute candidates; to provide for certain notices with regard to the early

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processing and tabulation of absentee ballots; to provide for the option to use different primaries and elections for the pilot project for electronic transmission of certain absentee ballots; to change certain provisions regarding the maintenance of sample or facsimile ballots; to provide that the superintendent shall provide at polling places copies of sample or facsimile ballots for such primary or election and a list of the certified write-in candidates; to remove certain archaic language regarding vote tabulation machines; to provide for additional vote review panels; to change certain provisions regarding the time for certifying election results; to provide for a method for recounts for certain elections regarding constitutional amendments and binding referenda; to provide for the swearing in of certain persons; to provide for the crime of solicitation of voter fraud; to provide for punishment; 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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-2-70, relating to powers and duties of superintendents, as follows:
"(15)(A) In the case of a judge of the probate court serving as the election superintendent, such person shall To take an oath in the following form upon assuming the duties of election superintendent which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by such person throughout such person's tenure as election superintendent:
I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will as superintendent duly attend the all ensuing election (or primary) primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of the said election (or primary) such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (B) In the case of a board of elections, each member of the board shall take an oath in the following form upon becoming a member of the board which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by the board throughout such person's tenure on the board: I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will as a member of the board of elections duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (C) In the case of an election supervisor or designee for a board of elections or

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board of elections and registration, the election supervisor or designee shall take an oath in the following form upon being appointed as an election supervisor or designee of the board which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by the board throughout such person's tenure:
I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (D) Each judge of the probate court serving as an election superintendent, each member of a board of elections or board of elections and registration, and each election supervisor or designee for a board of elections or board of elections and registration serving on July 1, 2011, shall take the appropriate oath as set forth in this Code section which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted throughout such person's tenure in that position."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-90, relating to the appointment of chief manager and assistant managers, as follows:
"21-2-90. All elections and primaries shall be conducted in each polling place by a board consisting of a chief manager, who shall be chairperson of such board, and two assistant managers assisted by clerks. The managers of each polling place shall be appointed by the superintendent or, in the case of municipal elections, by the municipal governing authority. If the political parties involved elect to do so, they may submit to the superintendent or municipal governing authority, for consideration in making such appointment, a list of qualified persons. When such lists are submitted to the appropriate office, the superintendent or municipal governing authority, insofar as practicable, shall make appointments so that there shall be equal representation on such boards for the political parties involved in such elections or primaries. The superintendent or municipal governing authority shall make each appointment by entering an order which shall remain of record in the appropriate office and shall transmit a copy of make such order to the appointee available for public inspection upon request. The order shall include the name and address of the appointee, his or her title, and a designation of the precinct and primary or election in which he or she is to serve."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-152, relating to the conduct of primaries generally, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) A run-off primary shall be a continuation of the primary and only persons who were entitled to vote in the primary shall be entitled to vote therein; and only those

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votes cast for the persons designated for the runoff shall be counted in the tabulation and canvass of the votes cast. Any elector who votes in the primary of one party shall not be eligible to vote in a primary runoff of any other party other than a primary runoff of the party in whose primary such elector voted."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-153, relating to posting of list of all qualified candidates for party nomination, as follows:
"(d)(1) Within two hours after the qualifications have ceased, the county executive committee of each political party shall post at the county courthouse office of the county election superintendent a list of all candidates who have qualified with such executive committee, and the state executive committee of each political party shall post provide a list of all candidates who have qualified with such committee at the courthouse of the county in which such executive committee's office is located to the office of the Secretary of State. If the election superintendent qualifies the candidates for a political party in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section, the election superintendent shall post at the county courthouse his or her office a list of all the candidates who have qualified with such superintendent for such political party."

SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (e) of Code Section 21-2212, relating to the appointment of county registrars, as follows:
"(a) The Except in the case in which a county has a board of elections and registration, the judge of the superior court in each county or the senior judge in time of service in those counties having more than one judge shall appoint in accordance with this Code section, upon the recommendation of the grand jury of such county, not less than three nor more than five judicious, intelligent, and upright electors of such county as county registrars. The grand jury shall submit to the judge the names of a number of electors equal to twice the number of persons to be appointed and the appointment shall be made therefrom and shall be entered on the minutes of the court. When making such appointments when appropriate, the judge will designate one of the registrars as chief registrar who shall serve as such during such registrar's term of office, and such designation shall likewise be entered on the minutes of the court. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the superior court to certify the appointments and designation to the Secretary of State within 30 days after the appointments and designation, and commissions shall be issued as for county officers. When certifying such names to the Secretary of State, the clerk of the superior court shall also list the addresses of the registrars. Such judge will have the right to remove one or more of such registrars at any time for cause after notice and hearing. In case of the death, resignation, or removal of a registrar, the judge shall appoint a successor who shall serve until the next grand jury convenes, at which time the grand jury shall submit to the judge the names

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of two judicious, intelligent, and upright electors of such county; and the judge shall make an appointment from said list, such successor to serve the unexpired term of such registrar's predecessor in office. In the event the grand jury is in session at the time of any such death, removal, or resignation, such grand jury shall immediately submit the names of said electors to the judge for such appointment. Each such appointment or change in designation shall be entered on the minutes of the court and certified as provided in this Code section." "(e) Any other provision of this Code section to the contrary notwithstanding, in any county of this state having a population of more than 600,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census If, within 90 days of the end of the term or the creation of a vacancy for a county registrar, an appointment is not made in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county shall appoint the county registrars in lieu of the judge of the superior court. The appointments shall be entered on the minutes of the county governing authority. The county governing authority shall designate one of the registrars as chief registrar, who shall serve as such during such registrar's term of office. Such designation shall likewise be entered on the minutes of such governing authority. It shall be the duty of the county governing authority to certify the appointments and designation to the Secretary of State and the clerk of the superior court within 30 days after such appointments and designation. In certifying such names to the Secretary of State and the clerk of the superior court, the county governing authority shall also list the addresses of the registrars. Such registrars shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of the county, and the compensation of the registrars shall be fixed by the governing authority of the county for the term and in the manner set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section. Any registrar shall have the right to resign at any time by submitting a resignation to such governing authority the clerk of the superior court. In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of any registrar, such registrar's duties and authority as such shall terminate instantly. Successors shall be appointed by the county governing authority. Each appointment or change in designation shall be entered on the minutes of such governing authority and certified as provided in this Code section. The first appointments in any such county under this article shall be made in the year 1965, and the persons appointed shall assume office July 1, 1965. The governing authorities of such counties may furnish such employees and facilities as they deem necessary for the operation of the office and affairs of the registrars as set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-216, relating to qualifications of electors generally, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) Prior to approving the application of a person to register to vote, the registrars may check the data bases of persons convicted of felonies and deceased persons maintained by the Secretary of State."

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-225, relating to limitations on registration data available for public inspection, as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in Code Section 21-2-225.1, all data collected and maintained on electors whose names appear on the list of electors maintained by the Secretary of State pursuant to this article shall be available for public inspection with the exception of bank statements submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-220 and subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-417, the month and day of birth, the social security numbers, e-mail addresses, and driver's license numbers of the electors, and the locations at which the electors applied to register to vote, which shall remain confidential and shall be used only for voter registration purposes; provided, however, that any and all information relating to the dates of birth, social security numbers, and driver's license numbers of electors may be made available to other agencies of this state, to agencies of other states and territories of the United States, and to agencies of the federal government if the agency is authorized to maintain such information and the information is used only to identify the elector on the receiving agency's data base and is not disseminated further and remains confidential. Information regarding an elector's year of birth shall be available for public inspection."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-263, relating to reduction in size of precincts containing more than 2,000 electors when voting in such precincts at previous general election not completed one hour after closing of polls, as follows:
"21-2-263. If at the previous general election a precinct contained more than 2,000 electors and if all those electors desiring to vote had not completed voting one hour following the closing of the polls, the superintendent shall either reduce the size of said precinct so that it shall contain not more than 2,000 electors in accordance with the procedures prescribed by this chapter for the division, alteration, and consolidation of precincts no later than 60 days before the next general election or provide additional voting equipment or poll workers or both before the next general election. For administering this Code section, the chief manager of a precinct which contained more than 2,000 electors at the previous general election shall submit a report thereof, under oath, to the superintendent as to the time required for completion of voting by all persons in line at the time the polls were closed. Any such change in the boundaries of a precinct shall conform with the requirements of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-261.1."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-379.2, relating to written verification and certification prior to election or primary, as follows:
"(d) At least ten days prior to any primary or election, including special primaries, special elections, and referendum elections, the election superintendent shall verify and certify in writing to the Secretary of State that all voting will occur on equipment certified by the Secretary of State Reserved."

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SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381, relating to making of application for absentee ballot, as follows:
"(2) If found eligible, the registrar or absentee ballot clerk shall certify by signing in the proper place on the application and shall either mail the ballot as provided in this Code section or issue the ballot to the elector to be voted within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office. The registrar or absentee ballot clerk may or deliver the ballot in person to the elector if such elector is confined to a hospital."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381.1, relating to procedures for voting with special write-in absentee ballots by qualified absentee electors, as follows:
"(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an elector who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended, may vote in any election for a public office other than for a federal office by using the addendum provided in the federal write-in absentee ballot and writing in the title of the office and the name of the candidate for whom the elector is voting. In a general, special, or run-off election, the elector may alternatively designate a candidate by writing in a party preference for each office, the names of specific candidates for each office, or the name of the person who the elector prefers for each office. A written designation of the political party shall be counted as a vote for the candidate of that party. In addition, such elector may vote on any constitutional amendment or question presented to the electors in such election by identifying the constitutional amendment or question with regard to which such elector desires to vote and specifying the elector's vote on such amendment or question."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 21-2384, relating to preparation and delivery of absentee ballots and supplies, as follows:
"(a)(1) The superintendent must, at least 45 days prior to any general primary or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, shall, in consultation with the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk, prepare, obtain, and deliver before the date specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection an adequate supply of official absentee ballots to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election or as soon as possible prior to a runoff. Envelopes and other supplies as required by this article may be ordered by the superintendent, the board of registrars, or the absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election. (2) The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall, within two days after the receipt of such ballots and supplies, mail or issue official absentee ballots to all eligible applicants at least 45 days, but no earlier than 46 days, prior to any

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presidential preference primary, general primary, general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, or special election in which there is a candidate for a federal office on the ballot; at least 21 days, but no earlier than 22 days, prior to any municipal general primary or general election; and as soon as possible prior to a runoff. In the case of all other special elections, the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall mail or issue official absentee ballots to all eligible applicants within two days after the receipt of such ballots and supplies, but no earlier than 22 days prior to the election; provided, however, that should any elector of the jurisdiction be permitted to vote beginning 45 days prior to a primary or election, all electors of such jurisdiction shall be entitled to vote beginning 45 days prior to such primary or election. As additional applicants are determined to be eligible, the board or clerk shall mail or issue official absentee ballots to such additional applicants immediately upon determining their eligibility; provided, however, that no absentee ballot shall be mailed by the registrars or absentee ballot clerk on the day prior to a primary or election and provided, further, that no absentee ballot shall be issued on the day prior to a primary or election. The board of registrars shall, at least 45 days prior to any general primary, or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, mail or electronically transmit official absentee ballots to all electors who are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended. (3) The date a ballot is voted in the registrars' or absentee ballot clerk's office or the date a ballot is mailed to an elector and the date it is returned shall be entered on the application record therefor. (4) The delivery of an absentee ballot to a person confined in a hospital may be made by the registrar or clerk on the day of a primary or election or during a five-day period immediately preceding the day of such primary or election. (5) In the event an absentee ballot which has been mailed by the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk is not received by the applicant, the applicant may notify the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk and sign an affidavit stating that the absentee ballot has not been received. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall then issue a second absentee ballot to the applicant and cancel the original ballot issued. The affidavit shall be attached to the original application. A second application for an absentee ballot shall not be required. (b) In addition to the mailing envelope, the superintendent, board of registrars, or absentee ballot clerk shall provide two envelopes for each official absentee ballot, of such size and shape as shall be determined by the Secretary of State, in order to permit the placing of one within the other and both within the mailing envelope. On the smaller of the two envelopes to be enclosed in the mailing envelope shall be printed the words 'Official Absentee Ballot' and nothing else. On the back of the larger of the two envelopes to be enclosed within the mailing envelope shall be printed the form of oath of the elector and the oath for persons assisting electors, as provided for in Code

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Section 21-2-409, and the penalties provided for in Code Sections 21-2-568, 21-2-573, 21-2-579, and 21-2-599 for violations of oaths; and on the face of such envelope shall be printed the name and address of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk. The mailing envelope addressed to the elector shall contain the two envelopes, the official absentee ballot, and the uniform instructions for the manner of preparing and returning the ballot, in form and substance as provided by the Secretary of State, and a notice in the form provided by the Secretary of State of all withdrawn, deceased, and disqualified candidates and any substitute candidates pursuant to Code Sections 21-2-134 and 21-2155 and nothing else. The uniform instructions shall include information specific to the voting system used for absentee voting concerning the effect of overvoting or voting for more candidates than one is authorized to vote for a particular office and information concerning how the elector may correct errors in voting the ballot before it is cast including information on how to obtain a replacement ballot if the elector is unable to change the ballot or correct the error."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-386, relating to safekeeping, certification, and validation of absentee ballots, as follows:
"(3) A county election superintendent may, in his or her discretion, after 7:00 A.M. on the day of the primary, election, or runoff open the inner envelopes in accordance with the procedures prescribed in this subsection and begin tabulating the absentee ballots. If the county election superintendent chooses to open the inner envelopes and begin tabulating such ballots prior to the close of the polls on the day of the primary, election, or runoff, the superintendent shall notify in writing, at least seven days prior to the primary, election, or runoff, the county executive committee or, if there is no organized county executive committee, the state executive committee of each political party and political body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election in such county and each independent and nonpartisan candidate whose name appears on the ballot for such primary, election, or runoff in such county Secretary of State of the superintendent's intent to begin the absentee ballot tabulation prior to the close of the polls and their right to appoint monitors to observe the tabulation. Such committee The county executive committee or, if there is no organized county executive committee, the state executive committee of each political party and political body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election in such county shall have the right to designate two persons and each independent and nonpartisan candidate whose name appears on the ballot for such election in such county shall have the right to designate one person to act as monitors for such process. In the event that the only issue to be voted upon in an election is a referendum question, the superintendent shall also notify in writing the chief judge of the superior court of the county who shall appoint two electors of the county to monitor such process."

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SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-387, relating to pilot program for electronic handling of absentee ballots, as follows:
"21-2-387. (a) The Secretary of State shall develop and implement a pilot program for the electronic transmission, receipt, and counting of absentee ballots by persons who are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended, for use in a primary or a general election and general election runoff. (b) Such pilot program shall provide, at a minimum, for:
(1) The encryption of information and the transmission of such information over a secure network; (2) The authentication of such information; (3) The verification of the identity and eligibility of the elector to vote in the primary, election, or runoff, as the case may be; (4) The protection of the privacy, anonymity, and integrity of the ballots cast; (5) The prevention of the casting of multiple ballots by the same elector in an a primary, election, or runoff; (6) The prevention of any tampering, abuse, fraudulent use, or illegal manipulation of such system; (7) The uninterrupted reliability of such system for casting ballots by qualified voters; (8) The capability of the elector to determine if the electronic transmission of the ballot was successful; (9) The ability to audit such ballots and to verify that such ballots were properly counted; and (10) The ability to verify that the information transmitted over the secure network was not viewed or altered by sites that lie between the voting location and the vote counting destination. (c) The Secretary of State shall develop procedures by which persons who are eligible to utilize the pilot program to vote shall be notified of its availability and the procedures and methods for its utilization. (d) The Secretary of State and the State Election Board are authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. (e) The Secretary of State shall review the results of the pilot program and shall provide the members of the General Assembly with a comprehensive report no later than 90 days following the primary or general election and general election runoff in which such pilot program is used on the effectiveness of such pilot program with any recommendations for its continued use and any needed changes in such program for future primaries and elections. (f) The pilot program shall be used in the first primary or general election and general election runoff following:

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(1) The inclusion in the Appropriations Act of a specific line item appropriation for funding of such pilot program or a determination by the Secretary of State that there is adequate funding through public or private funds, or a combination of public and private funds, to conduct the pilot program; provided, however, that no funds shall be accepted from registered political parties or political bodies for this purpose; and (2) Certification by the Secretary of State that such pilot program is feasible and can be implemented for such primary or general election and general election runoff. (g) This Code section shall be repealed by operation of law on July 1 of the year following the conclusion of the pilot program."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-400, relating to preparation and distribution of sample or facsimile ballot labels, as follows:
"(c) The superintendent shall prepare sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels, as the case may be, for each general election which shall contain each question and the candidates who are offering for election for each office which will be voted upon in the county or municipality. The superintendent shall maintain such sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels at the county courthouse for distribution upon request to interested electors. Such sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels shall comply with Code Section 21-2-575."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-401, relating to delivery of forms and supplies to precincts, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) The superintendent shall provide at the polling place copies of the sample or facsimile ballots for such primary or election as well as a list of the certified write-in candidates for such election in the form as provided by the Secretary of State or appropriate municipal official pursuant to Code Section 21-2-133."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 21-2-483, relating to counting of ballots, as follows:
"(g)(1) The precinct tabulator shall be programmed to return to the voter at the time that the voter inserts the ballot any ballot on which an overvote is indicated, along with any ballot that cannot be processed by the tabulator for reevaluation or correction or spoiling of the ballot, and a new ballot shall be issued if the voter desires to vote another ballot in order to correct mistakes, overvotes, or other problems.
(2)(A) The central tabulator shall be programmed to reject any ballot, including absentee ballots, on which an overvote is detected and any ballot so rejected shall be manually reviewed by the vote review panel described in this Code section to determine the voter's intent as described in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-438. (B)(2)(A) In a partisan election, the vote review panel shall be composed of the election superintendent or designee thereof and one person appointed by the county

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executive committee of each political party and body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election, provided that, if there is no organized county executive committee for a political party or body, the person shall be appointed by the state executive committee of the political party or body. In a nonpartisan election, the panel shall be composed of the election superintendent or designee thereof and two electors of the county, in the case of a county election, or the municipality, in the case of a municipal election, appointed by the chief judge of the superior court of the county in which the election is held or, in the case of a municipality which is located in more than one county, of the county in which the city hall of the municipality is located. The panel shall manually review all ballots rejected by the tabulator under subparagraph (A) paragraph (1) of this paragraph subsection and shall determine by majority vote whether the elector's intent can be determined as described in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-438 and, if so, said vote shall be counted as the elector intended. In the event of a tie vote by the vote review panel, the vote of the election superintendent or designee thereof shall control. (B) The election superintendent may create multiple vote review panels in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph to handle the processing of such ballots more efficiently. Upon the creation of such panels, the election superintendent shall designate one of the panels as the chief vote review panel. In the event of a disagreement on such additional panels, the ballots in question shall be reviewed by the chief vote review panel and decided in accordance with the procedures contained in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph."
SECTION 18. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (k) of Code Section 21-2-493, relating to computation, canvassing, and tabulation of returns, as follows:
"(k) As the returns from each precinct are read, computed, and found to be correct or corrected as aforesaid, they shall be recorded on the blanks prepared for the purpose until all the returns from the various precincts which are entitled to be counted shall have been duly recorded; then they shall be added together, announced, and attested by the assistants who made and computed the entries respectively and shall be signed by the superintendent. The consolidated returns shall then be certified by the superintendent in the manner required by this chapter. Such returns shall be certified by the superintendent not later than 5:00 P.M. on the seventh day Monday following the date on which such election was held and such returns shall be immediately transmitted to the Secretary of State."
SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-495, relating to procedure for recount or recanvass of votes, as follows:
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declared elected to an office in an election or who has been declared eligible for a runoff primary or election and the number of votes received by any other candidate or candidates not declared so nominated or elected or eligible for a runoff shall be not more than 1 percent of the total votes which were cast for such office therein, any such candidate or candidates receiving a sufficient number of votes so that the difference between his or her vote and that of a candidate declared nominated, elected, or eligible for a runoff is not more than 1 percent of the total votes cast, within a period of two business days following the certification of the election results, shall have the right to a recount of the votes cast, if such request is made in writing by the losing candidate. If the office sought is a federal or state office voted upon by the electors of more than one county, the request shall be made to the Secretary of State who shall direct that the recount be performed in all counties in which electors voted for such office and notify the superintendents of the several counties involved of the request. In all other cases, the request shall be made to the superintendent. The superintendent or superintendents shall order a recount of such votes to be made immediately. If, upon such recount, it is determined that the original count was incorrect, the returns and all papers prepared by the superintendent, the superintendents, or the Secretary of State shall be corrected accordingly and the results recertified. (2) Whenever the difference between the number of votes for approval or rejection of a constitutional amendment or binding referendum question shall be not more than 1 percent of the total votes which were cast on such amendment or question therein, within a period of two business days following the certification of the election results, the Constitutional Amendments Publication Board shall be authorized in its discretion to call for a recount of the votes cast with regard to such amendment or question. In the case of a constitutional amendment or state-wide referendum question or a question voted upon by the electors of more than one county, the board shall direct the Secretary of State to cause a recount to be performed with regard to such amendment or question in all counties involved and notify the superintendents of the recount. In the case of questions voted upon by the electors of only one county or municipality, the board shall direct the Secretary of State to cause a recount to be conducted by the county or municipality involved and the Secretary of State shall notify the superintendent involved of the recount. Upon notification, the superintendent or superintendents shall order a recount of such votes to be made immediately. If, upon such recount, it is determined that the original count was incorrect, the returns and all papers prepared by the superintendent, the superintendents, or the Secretary of State shall be corrected accordingly and the results recertified."
SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-503, relating to issuance of commission to person whose election is contested, and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
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municipal office may be sworn into office notwithstanding that the election of such person may be contested in the manner provided by this chapter. Upon the final judgment of the proper tribunal having jurisdiction of a contested election which orders a second election or declares that another person was legally elected to the office, the person sworn into municipal office shall cease to hold the office and shall cease to exercise the powers, duties, and privileges of the office immediately. (c) Upon the certification of the results of the election, a person elected to a federal, state, or county office may be sworn into office notwithstanding that the election of such person may be contested in the manner provided by this chapter. Upon the final judgment of the proper tribunal having jurisdiction of a contested election which orders a second election or declares that another person was legally elected to the office, the person sworn into such office shall cease to hold the office and shall cease to exercise the powers, duties, and privileges of the office immediately."
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 15, relating to miscellaneous offenses, to read as follows:
"21-2-604. (a)(1) A person commits the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the first degree when, with intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a felony under this article, he or she solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to engage in such conduct. (2) A person commits the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the second degree when, with intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a misdemeanor under this article, he or she solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to engage in such conduct. (b)(1) A person convicted of the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the first degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years. (2) A person convicted of the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the second degree shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
(c) It is no defense to a prosecution for criminal solicitation to commit election fraud that the person solicited could not be guilty of the crime solicited. (d) The provisions of subsections (a) through (c) of this Code section are cumulative and shall not supersede any other penal law of this state."
SECTION 22. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden E Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SB 82, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Steve Gooch District 51 321-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Transportation Economic Development Government Oversight State Institutions and Property State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Robert Ewing Secretary of the Georgia Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Ga. 30334
Dear Mr. Secretary,
Please let the journal read that I was excused from the Senate Session on this date at 11:30 am for business outside of the Capitol.
I traveled with Governor Deal to North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega for a speech at The North Georgia Economic Summit. I returned to the Senate Chamber at approximately 3:00 pm.
Please let the journal show that I would have voted NO on Senate Bill 10, Yes on Senate Bill 80, and Yes on Senate Bill 82 if had been in the Chamber to cast my vote.
Thank you,
/s/ Steve Gooch
SB 87. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Stone of the 23rd, McKoon of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to expand eligibility for the program; to rename the article the "Georgia Educational Freedom Act"; to revise definitions; to revise requirements relating to qualifications for the scholarship; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to SB 87:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to expand eligibility for the program; to rename the article the "Georgia Educational Freedom Act"; to revise definitions; to revise requirements relating to qualifications for the scholarship; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; 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 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2110, relating to the short title, as follows:
"20-2-2110. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Educational Freedom Act.'"
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2111, relating to legislative findings, as follows:
"20-2-2111. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Students with disabilities Many Georgia students have special needs that merit educational alternatives which will allow students to learn in an appropriate setting and manner; (2) Parents are best equipped to make decisions for their children, including the educational setting that will best serve the interests and educational needs of their children; (3) Children, parents, and families are the primary beneficiaries of the scholarship program authorized in this article and any benefit to private schools, sectarian or otherwise, is purely incidental; (4) The scholarship program established in this article is for the valid secular purpose of tailoring a student's education to that student's specific needs and enabling families to make genuine and independent private choices to direct their resources to appropriate schools; and (5) Nothing in this article shall be construed as a basis for granting vouchers or tuition tax credits for any other students, with or without disabilities not expressly included in this article."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2112, relating to definitions, as follows:
"20-2-2112. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the State Board of Education. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Education. (2.1) 'Eligible student' means a:
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(D) Military family student. (2.2) 'Foster care student' means a student who is or has been in a foster home or otherwise in the foster care system under the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. A foster parent who has legal authority to act on behalf of a foster care student shall not be considered a state actor or agent of the state. (2.3) 'Military family student' means a dependent child of a:
(A) Parent in the military on active duty; or (B) Parent in the national guard or reserves. (3) 'Parent' means a biological parent, legal guardian, custodian, foster parent, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a child; provided, however, that for a foster care student, a parent shall not include a state actor or agent of the state. (4) 'Participating school' means a private school that has notified the department of its intention to participate in the program, and that complies with the department's requirements. (5) 'Prior school year in attendance' means that the student was enrolled and reported by a public school system or school systems for funding purposes during the preceding October and March full-time equivalent (FTE) program counts in accordance with Code Section 20-2-160. (6) 'Private school' means a nonpublic school, sectarian or nonsectarian, which is accredited or in the process of becoming accredited by one or more of the entities listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519. (7) 'Program' means the scholarship program established pursuant to this article. (8) 'Resident school system' means the public school system in which the student would be enrolled based on his or her residence. (9) 'Scholarship' means a Georgia Special Needs Educational Freedom Scholarship awarded pursuant to this article. (10) 'Scholarship student' means a student who receives a scholarship pursuant to this article. (11) 'Section 504 student' means a student who is eligible for services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and shall have had a Section 504 plan written by the school in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. (12) 'Student with a disability' means a student who:
(A)(i) Has one or more of the following disabilities: (I) Autism; (II) Deaf/blind; (III) Deaf/hard of hearing; (IV) Emotional and behavioral disorder; (V) Intellectual disability; (VI) Orthopedic impairment; (VII) Other health impairment; (VIII) Specific learning disability; (IX) Speech-language impairment;

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(X) Traumatic brain injury; or (XI) Visual impairment; and (ii) Has had an individualized education program (IEP) written by the school in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations; or (B) Is a student in the psychoeducational program."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2113, relating to annual notification of options available to parents of special needs children, as follows:
"(b)(1) The parent may choose for the student to attend another public school within the resident school system which has available space and which has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing individualized education program for a student with a disability or in the student's existing Section 504 plan, if the student is a Section 504 student. If the parent chooses this option, then the parent shall be responsible for transportation to such school. The student may attend such public school pursuant to this paragraph until the student completes all grades of the school, graduates, reaches the age of 20, if the student is a foster care student or a military family student, or reaches the age of 21, if the student is a student with a disability or is a Section 504 student, whichever occurs first, in accordance with federal and state requirements for disabled students; (2) The parent may choose to enroll the student in and transport the student to a public school outside of the student's resident school system which has available space and which has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing individualized education program for a student with a disability or in the student's existing Section 504 plan, if the student is a Section 504 student. The public school system may, in its sole discretion, accept the student, and if it does, such system shall report the student for purposes of funding to the department; (3) The parent may choose for the student to attend one of the state schools for the deaf and blind operated by the State Board of Education, if appropriate for the student's needs. Funding for such students shall be provided in accordance with Code Section 20-2-302; or (4) The parent may request and receive from the department a scholarship for the student to enroll in and attend a participating private school in accordance with this article."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (e) of Code Section 20-22114, relating to qualifications for scholarship, as follows:
"(a) A student shall qualify for a scholarship under this article if: (1) The student's parent currently resides within Georgia and has been a Georgia resident for at least one year student has spent the prior school year in attendance at a Georgia public school;

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(2) The student has one or more of the following disabilities: is an eligible student; (A) Autism; (B) Deaf/blind; (C) Deaf/hard of hearing; (D) Emotional and behavioral disorder; (E) Intellectual disability; (F) Orthopedic impairment; (G) Other health impairment; (H) Specific learning disability; (I) Speech-language impairment; (J) Traumatic brain injury; or (K) Visual impairment;
(3) The student has spent the prior school year in attendance at a Georgia public school and shall have had an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written by the school in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations; (4)(3) The parent obtains acceptance for admission of the student to a participating school; and (5)(4) The parent submits an application for a scholarship to the department no later than the deadline established by the department." "(e) The scholarship shall remain in force until the student returns to his or her assigned school in the resident public school system, graduates from high school, reaches the age of 20, if the student is a foster care student or a military family student, or reaches the age of 21, if the student is a student with a disability or is a Section 504 student, whichever occurs first. However, at any time, the student's parent may remove the student from the participating school and place the student in another participating school or public school as provided for in Code Section 20-2-2113."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2-2115, relating to eligibility requirements for schools participating in scholarship program, as follows:
"(e) A participating school intending to enroll scholarship students shall submit an application to notify the department by June 30 of the school year preceding the school year in which it intends to enroll scholarship students. The notice shall specify the grade levels and services that the school has available for students with disabilities who are participating in the scholarship program. A school intending to enroll scholarship students in the 2007-2008 school year shall submit an application no later than June 30, 2007."
SECTION 7. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Act is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect as if

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such portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part of this Act. The General Assembly declares that it would have enacted the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such portion hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that SB 87 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and SB 87 was placed on the Table.
Senator Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tate of the 38th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tate was excused.
SB 93. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; 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 93:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
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 I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; 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 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended in paragraph (12) of Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule

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I controlled substances, by replacing the period at the end of subparagraph (C) with a semicolon and by adding new subparagraphs to read as follows:
"(D) 1-[2-(4-Morpholinyl)ethyl]-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-200); (E) 2-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-1-(1-pentylindole-3-yl) ethanone (JWH-250); (F) 4-Methoxynaphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentylindole-3-yl) methanone (JWH-081)."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, by adding new subparagraphs to paragraph (3) to read as follows:
"(BBB) 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV); (CCC) 4-Methylmethcathinone (Mephedrone); (DDD) 3,4-Methylenedioxymethcathinone (Methylone); (EEE) 4-Methoxymethcathinone; (FFF) 4-Fluoromethcathinone;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-27, relating to Schedule III controlled substances, by revising subparagraph (L) of paragraph (2) as follows:
"(L) Tiletamine/Zolozepam (Telazol) Tiletamine/Zolazepam (Telazol);"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-27, relating to Schedule III controlled substances, by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (11) with a semicolon and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(12) Any drug product in hard or soft gelatin capsule form containing natural dronabinol (derived from the cannabis plant) or synthetic dronabinol (produced from synthetic materials) in sesame oil, for which an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) has been approved by the FDA under section 505(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)) which references as its listed drug the drug product referred to in paragraph (8) of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-28, relating to Schedule IV controlled substances, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(30.03) Propofol;"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-29, relating to Schedule V controlled substances, by deleting "or" at the end of paragraph (3), by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (4) with "; or", and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5) Pseudoephedrine as an exempt over-the-counter (OTC) Schedule V controlled substance distributed in the same manner as set forth in Code Section 16-13-29.2;

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provided, however, that such exemption shall take effect immediately and shall not require rulemaking by the State Board of Pharmacy."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by revising the following paragraphs of subsection (b) as follows:
"(143) Reserved Carglumic Acid;" "(383.5) Fexofenadine See exceptions;" "(406.93) Fospropofol;" "(793.5) Propofol;" "(806) Pseudoephedrine -- See exceptions Reserved;" "(935) Reserved Tesamorelin;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by adding new paragraphs to subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(19.3) Alcaftadine;" "(122.3) Cabazitaxel;" "(153.35) Ceftaroline;" "(213.1) Collagenase clostridium histolyticum;" "(235.5) Dabigatran;" "(237.1) Dalfampridine;" "(247.7) Denosumab;" "(273.5) Dienogest;" "(346.05) Eribulin;" "(386.7) Fingolimod;" "(469.05) IncobotulinumtoxinA;" "(525.2) Liraglutide;" "(531.7) Lurasidone;" "(692.517) Pegloticase;" "(747.4) Polidocanol;" "(1018.5) Ulipristal;" "(1027.3) Velaglucerase;"
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(9.6) Fexofenadine when packaged for distribution as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug product;"
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by revising paragraph (23) of subsection (c) as follows:

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"(23) Pseudoephedrine -- when a single dosage unit is 60 mg. or less or when manufactured in an extended release form with a dosage unit of 240 mg. or less Reserved;"

SECTION 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SB 93, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.

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The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Hamrick of the 30th

Unterman of the 45th

SB 101. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Jackson of the 24th, Cowsert of the 46th, Davis of the 22nd, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to poll officers, so as to provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler
Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson E Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

SB 101, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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Senator Jim Butterworth District 50 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Higher Education Banking and Financial Institutions Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Economic Development State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please let the record show that I am in favor of SB 101.

Thank you, /s/ Jim Butterworth

The President resumed the Chair.

SB 102. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Sims of the 12th, Williams of the 19th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

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 provide and revise certain definitions; to revise certain provisions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms; to provide for penalties; to revise certain terminology; to revise the manner of issuance of and qualifications for firearms licenses; to provide for related matters; to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, and Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to conform certain language; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to SB 102:

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 provide and revise certain definitions; to revise certain provisions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms; to provide for penalties; to revise certain terminology; to revise the manner of issuance of and qualifications for firearms licenses; to prohibit the seizure or registration of firearms during official states of emergency; to prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of

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emergency; to provide civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, and Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to conform certain language; 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 revising subparagraph (c)(2)(C) of Code Section 16-10-51, relating to bail jumping, as follows:
"(C) Carrying a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun in an unauthorized location, as provided in Code Section 16-11-127;".
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-125.1, relating to definitions regarding firearms, as follows:
"16-11-125.1. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any rifle, shotgun, pistol, or similar device which propels a projectile or projectiles through the energy of an explosive. (1)(2) 'Handgun' means a firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged by an action of an explosive where the length of the barrel, not including any revolving, detachable, or magazine breech, does not exceed 12 inches designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be held and fired by the use of a single hand; provided, however, that the term 'handgun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of .46 centimeters centimeter or less in diameter other than by the action of an explosive. (2)(3) 'Knife' means a cutting instrument designed for the purpose of offense and defense consisting of a blade that is greater than five inches in length which is fastened to a handle. (3)(4) 'License holder' means a person who holds has a valid weapons carry license. (4) 'Long gun' means a firearm with a barrel length of at least 18 inches and overall length of at least 26 inches designed or made and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or made to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed:
(A) Shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger or from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged; or (B) Metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifle bore for each single pull of the trigger; provided, however, that the term 'long gun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of .46 centimeters or less in diameter.

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(5) 'Rifle' means a firearm designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder and to discharge only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger; provided, however, that the term 'rifle' shall not include a gun which discharges by means other than an explosive a single shot of .46 centimeter or less in diameter. (6) 'Shotgun' has the same meaning as in paragraph (6) of Code Section 16-11-121; provided, however, that the term 'shotgun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of .46 centimeter or less in diameter by means other than an explosive. (5)(7) 'Weapon' means a knife or handgun. (6)(8) 'Weapons carry license' or 'license' means a license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-126, relating to possessing or carrying a handgun or long gun, as follows:
"16-11-126. (a) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun, rifle, or shotgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license. (b) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun, rifle, or shotgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a long gun rifle or shotgun without a valid weapons carry license, provided that if the long gun rifle or shotgun is loaded, it shall only be carried in an open and fully exposed manner. (c) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun, rifle, or shotgun or long gun may have or carry any handgun provided that it is enclosed in a case and unloaded. (d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun, rifle, or shotgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license may transport a handgun, rifle, or shotgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such property shall have the right to forbid possession of a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun on their property, except as provided in Code Section 1611-135. (e) Any person licensed to carry a handgun or weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that such licensee shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state. (f) Any person with a valid hunting or fishing license on his or her person, or any person not required by law to have a hunting or fishing license, who is engaged in legal hunting, fishing, or sport shooting when the person has the permission of the owner of

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the land on which the activities are being conducted may have or carry on his or her person a handgun, rifle, or shotgun or long gun without a valid weapons carry license while hunting, fishing, or engaging in sport shooting. (g) Notwithstanding Code Sections 12-3-10, 27-3-1.1, 27-3-6, and 16-12-122 through 16-12-127, any person with a valid weapons carry license may carry a weapon in all parks, historic sites, or recreational areas, as such term is defined in Code Section 12-310, including all publicly owned buildings located in such parks, historic sites, and recreational areas, in wildlife management areas, and on public transportation; provided, however, that a person shall not carry a handgun into a place where it is prohibited by federal law.
(h)(1) No person shall carry a weapon without a valid weapons carry license unless he or she meets one of the exceptions to having such license as provided in subsections (a) through (g) of this Code section. (2) A person commits the offense of carrying a weapon without a license when he or she violates the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection. (i) Upon conviction of the offense of carrying a weapon without a valid weapons carry license, a person shall be punished as follows: (1) For the first offense, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and (2) For the second offense within 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, and for any subsequent offense, he or she shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than two years and not more than five years."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons, as follows:
"16-11-127. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bar' means an establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including, but not limited to, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and cabarets. (2) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (3) 'Government building' means:
(A) The building in which a government entity is housed; (B) The building where a government entity meets in its official capacity; provided, however, that if such building is not a publicly owned building, such building shall be considered a government building for the purposes of this Code section only during the time such government entity is meeting at such building; or (C) The portion of any building that is not a publicly owned building that is occupied by a government entity.

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(4) 'Government entity' means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or any county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local board of education within this state. (5) 'Parking facility' means real property owned or leased by a government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, place of worship, or bar that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, place of worship, or bar for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, prison, place of worship, or bar. (b) A person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon, rifle, or shotgun, whether such firearm is loaded or unloaded, or long gun while: (1) In a government building; (2) In a courthouse; (3) In a jail or prison; (4) In a place of worship; (5)(4) In a state mental health facility as defined in Code Section 37-1-1 which admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease; provided, however, that carrying a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun in such location in a manner in compliance with paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute a violation of this subsection; (6)(5) In a bar, unless the owner of the bar permits the carrying of weapons, rifles, or shotguns or long guns by license holders; (7)(6) On the premises of a nuclear power facility, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.2, and the punishment provisions of Code Section 16-11-127.2 shall supersede the punishment provisions of this Code section; or (8)(7) Within 150 feet of any polling place, except as provided in subsection (i) of Code Section 21-2-413. (c) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a license holder or person recognized under subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-126 shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such property shall have the right to forbid possession of a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun on their property, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135. A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not create or give rise to a civil action for damages. (d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply: (1) To the use of weapons, rifles, or shotguns or long guns as exhibits in a legal proceeding, provided such weapons, rifles, or shotguns or long guns are secured and

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handled as directed by the personnel providing courtroom security or the judge hearing the case; (2) To a license holder who approaches security or management personnel upon arrival at a location described in subsection (b) of this Code section and notifies such security or management personnel of the presence of the weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun and explicitly follows the security or management personnel's direction for removing, securing, storing, or temporarily surrendering such weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun; and (3) To a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle and such vehicle is parked in a parking facility; and (4) To a license holder in an airport in any area in which the possession of firearms is not prohibited by federal law."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to weapons in school safety zones, buildings, and grounds and at school functions, as follows:
"16-11-127.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property owned by or leased to any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or school board and used for elementary or secondary education and in or on the campus of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or institution of postsecondary education. (2) 'Weapon' means and includes any pistol, revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind, or any 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, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind, and any stun gun or taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. This paragraph excludes any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry to or to possess or have under such person's control while within a school safety zone or at a school building, school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the school any weapon or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by

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Chapter 10 of Title 25. (2) Any license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is not a license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or both. (3) Any person convicted of a violation of this subsection involving a dangerous weapon or machine gun, as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-121, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or by imprisonment for a period of not less than five nor more than ten years, or both. (4) A child who violates this subsection may be subject to the provisions of Code Section 15-11-63. (c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Baseball bats, hockey sticks, or other sports equipment possessed by competitors for legitimate athletic purposes; (2) Participants in organized sport shooting events or firearm training courses; (3) Persons participating in military training programs conducted by or on behalf of the armed forces of the United States or the Georgia Department of Defense; (4) Persons participating in law enforcement training conducted by a police academy certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council or by a law enforcement agency of the state or the United States or any political subdivision thereof; (5) The following persons, when acting in the performance of their official duties or when en route to or from their official duties:
(A) A peace officer as defined by Code Section 35-8-2; (B) A law enforcement officer of the United States government; (C) A prosecuting attorney of this state or of the United States; (D) An employee of the Georgia Department of Corrections or a correctional facility operated by a political subdivision of this state or the United States who is authorized by the head of such correctional agency or facility to carry a firearm; (E) A person employed as a campus police officer or school security officer who is authorized to carry a weapon in accordance with Chapter 8 of Title 20; and (F) Medical examiners, coroners, and their investigators who are employed by the state or any political subdivision thereof; (6) A person who has been authorized in writing by a duly authorized official of the school to have in such person's possession or use as part of any activity being conducted at a school building, school property, or school function a weapon which would otherwise be prohibited by this Code section. Such authorization shall specify the weapon or weapons which have been authorized and the time period during which the authorization is valid; (7) A person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 license holder or issued person to whom a permit is issued pursuant to Code Section 43-3810, when such person: (A) carries or picks Is dropping off or picking up a student at a school building,

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school function, or school property, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the school; or (B) a person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10 when he or she has Has any weapon legally kept within a vehicle or in a container or rack which is in or on a vehicle when such vehicle is parked at such school property or is in transit through a designated school safety zone; (8) A weapon possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or which is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle which is being used by an adult over 21 years of age to bring to or pick up a student at a school building, school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted on school property which has been authorized by a duly authorized official of the school; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending such school; (9)(8) Persons employed in fulfilling defense contracts with the government of the United States or agencies thereof when possession of the weapon is necessary for manufacture, transport, installation, and testing under the requirements of such contract; (10)(9) Those employees of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the members of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to carry a weapon; (11)(10) The Attorney General and those members of his or her staff whom he or she specifically authorizes in writing to carry a weapon; (12)(11) Probation supervisors employed by and under the authority of the Department of Corrections pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, known as the 'State-wide Probation Act,' when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the director of the Division of Probation; (13)(12) Public safety directors of municipal corporations; (14)(13) State and federal trial and appellate judges; (15)(14) United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys; (16)(15) Clerks of the superior courts; (17)(16) Teachers and other school personnel who are otherwise authorized to possess or carry weapons, provided that any such weapon is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle; or (18)(17) Constables of any county of this state. (d)(1) This Code section shall not prohibit any person who resides or works in a business or is in the ordinary course transacting lawful business or any person who is a visitor of such resident located within a school safety zone from carrying, possessing, or having under such person's control a weapon within a school safety zone; provided, however, it shall be unlawful for any such person to carry, possess, or have under such

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person's control while at a school building or school function or on school property, a school bus, or other transportation furnished by the school any weapon or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25.
(2) Any person who violates this subsection shall be subject to the penalties specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) This subsection shall not be construed to waive or alter any legal requirement for possession of weapons or firearms otherwise required by law. (e)(d) It shall be no defense to a prosecution for a violation of this Code section that: (1) School was or was not in session at the time of the offense; (2) The real Real property belonging to a school was being used for other purposes besides than school purposes at the time of the offense; or (3) The offense took place on a school vehicle. (f)(e) In a prosecution under this Code section, a map produced or reproduced by any municipal or county agency or department for the purpose of depicting the location and boundaries of the area of the real property of a school board or a private or public elementary or secondary school that is used for school purposes or the area of any campus of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or institution of postsecondary education, or a true copy of the map, shall, if certified as a true copy by the custodian of the record, be admissible and shall constitute primafacie evidence of the location and boundaries of the area, if the governing body of the municipality or county has approved the map as an official record of the location and boundaries of the area. A map approved under this Code section may be revised from time to time by the governing body of the municipality or county. The original of every map approved or revised under this subsection or a true copy of such original map shall be filed with the municipality or county and shall be maintained as an official record of the municipality or county. This subsection shall not preclude the prosecution from introducing or relying upon any other evidence or testimony to establish any element of this offense. This subsection shall not preclude the use or admissibility of a map or diagram other than the one which has been approved by the municipality or county. (g)(f) A county school board may adopt regulations requiring the posting of signs designating the areas of school boards and private or public elementary and secondary schools as 'Weapon-free and Violence-free School Safety Zones.'"
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 16-11127.2, relating to possession of weapons on nuclear power facility premises, as follows:
"(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry, possess, or have under such person's control while on the premises of a nuclear power facility a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." "(c) This Code section shall not apply to a security officer authorized to carry dangerous weapons pursuant to Code Section 16-11-124 who is acting in connection

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with his or her official duties on the premises of a federally licensed nuclear power facility; nor shall this Code section apply to persons designated in paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (9) (8) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-129, relating to license to carry weapons, as follows:
"16-11-129. (a)(1) Application for weapons carry license or renewal license; term. The judge of the probate court of each county may shall, on receipt of an application under oath and on payment of a fee of $30.00, issue a weapons carry license or renewal license valid for a period of five years to any person not disqualified under this Code section whose domicile is in that county or who is on active duty with the United States armed forces and who is not a domiciliary of this state but who either resides in that county or on a military reservation located in whole or in part in that county at the time of such application. Such license or renewal license shall authorize that person to carry any weapon in any county of this state notwithstanding any change in that person's county of residence or state of domicile. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and in Code Sections 1611-127, 16-11-127.1, and 16-11-127.2, the holder of a valid license or nonresident holder of a license recognized under paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-11-126 may carry, whether openly or concealed, a weapon, including a loaded handgun, in every location in this state, notwithstanding any change in such person's county of residence or state of domicile that may occur after the issuance of the license. (3) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to: (A) Alter or impair the right of persons who own or control private property to restrict or prohibit the possession or carrying of firearms in or on such property, except as is provided in Code Section 16-11-135; or (B) Authorize the possession or carrying of firearms where prohibited by federal law. (4) Applicants shall submit the application for a weapons carry license or renewal license to the judge of the probate court on forms prescribed and furnished free of charge to persons wishing to apply for the license or renewal license. An applicant who is not a United States citizen shall provide sufficient personal identifying data, including without limitation his or her place of birth and United States issued alien or admission number, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation may prescribe by rule or regulation. An applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). Forms shall be designed to elicit information from the applicant pertinent to his or her eligibility under this Code section, including citizenship, but shall not require data which is nonpertinent or irrelevant such as serial numbers or other identification capable of being used as a de facto registration of

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firearms owned by the applicant. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish application forms and license forms required by this Code section. The forms shall be furnished to each judge of each probate court within the state at no cost. (5) At least 90 days before the expiration of a license issued under this subsection, the judge of the probate court may notify the license holder in writing at the license holder's last known address that such license is expiring and provide forms for renewing such license. If the license holder desires to renew the license, the license holder shall submit the forms for renewal to the judge of the probate court of his or her county of domicile or residence, as applicable, in this state not less than 45 days prior to the expiration of such license along with a fee of $30.00. The forms for renewal shall be completed fully by the applicant, shall affirm under oath that the license holder still meets the qualifications for eligibility for the license, and shall contain sufficient information to allow the judge of the probate court to cause a criminal history records check to be performed on the license holder to verify such eligibility for a license. Within two business days after receiving the forms for license renewal with the required fees, the judge of the probate court shall cause a criminal history records check from the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System to be conducted for purposes of determining the eligibility of the license holder for a renewal license, and an appropriate report shall be returned to the judge of the probate court with the results of such check. Such check shall be conducted and the report returned to the judge of the probate court within 30 days. After receiving the results of the criminal history records check, the judge of the probate court shall verify the eligibility of the license holder for a renewal license within ten days after receiving such report. The judge of the probate court shall date stamp the report to show the date on which the report was received by the judge of the probate court. Upon verifying the license holder's eligibility, the judge of the probate court shall issue the license holder a renewal license which shall be valid for a period of five years. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation may charge such fee as is necessary to cover the cost of the records search which shall be added to the fee for the license renewal and shall be paid at the time of making the application for license renewal. When a person who is not a United States citizen applies for renewal of a license under this paragraph, the judge of the probate court shall cause a search to be made of the records maintained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to verify the eligibility of the license holder for renewal of such license. As a condition to the issuance of a renewal of a license, a license holder who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). If the judge of the probate court finds that the person is not eligible for a license under this Code section, the judge of the probate court shall deny the license renewal and shall notify the license holder in writing of the reasons for such denial. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish license renewal forms required by this paragraph. The forms shall be furnished to each judge of each probate court within the state at no cost.

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(b) Licensing exceptions disqualifications. (1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Controlled substance' means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of controlled substances in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21. (B) 'Convicted' means a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt by a court of competent jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere, irrespective of the pendency or availability of an appeal or an application for collateral relief. (C) 'Dangerous drug' means any drug defined as such in Code Section 16-13-71. (2) No weapons carry license shall be issued to: (A) Any person under 21 years of age; (B) Any person who has been convicted of a felony by a court of this state or any other state; by a court of the United States including its territories, possessions, and dominions; or by a court of any foreign nation and has not been pardoned for such felony by the President of the United States, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, or the person or agency empowered to grant pardons under the constitution or laws of such state or nation Any person who is prohibited from receiving, transporting, or possessing a firearm under Code Section 16-11-131; (C) Any person against whom proceedings are pending for any felony; (D) Any person who is a fugitive from justice; (E)(C) Any person who is prohibited from receiving, transporting, possessing, or shipping a firearm in interstate commerce pursuant to subsections (g) and (n) of 18 U.S.C. Section 922; (F)(D) Any person who has been convicted of an offense arising out of the unlawful manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance or other dangerous drug; (G)(E) Any person who, within the past five years, has had his or her weapons carry license revoked pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section; (H)(F) Any person who has been convicted of any of the following: (i) Pointing a gun or a pistol at another in violation of Code Section 16-11-102; (ii) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (iii) Carrying a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127 and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; (I)(G) Any person who has been convicted of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a controlled substance and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith or free of: (i) A second conviction of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a controlled substance; or (ii) Any conviction under subparagraphs (E) (C) through (G) (E) of this paragraph

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for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; or (J)(H) Any person who has been hospitalized as an inpatient in any mental hospital or alcohol or drug treatment center within the five years immediately preceding the application. The judge of the probate court may require any applicant to sign a waiver authorizing any mental hospital or treatment center to inform the judge whether or not the applicant has been an inpatient in any such facility in the last five years and authorizing the superintendent of such facility to make to the judge a recommendation regarding whether the applicant is a threat to the safety of others and whether a license to carry a weapon should be issued. When such a waiver is required by the judge, the applicant shall pay a fee of $3.00 for reimbursement of the cost of making such a report by the mental health hospital, alcohol or drug treatment center, or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, which the judge shall remit to the hospital, center, or department. If the judge of the probate court does not receive such report within 30 days following the request for such report, the judge of the probate court shall proceed as if a report had been received that indicated no inpatient treatment. If a report is received later that establishes the ineligibility of the applicant to receive a license and such license has been issued, the judge of the probate court may proceed with revocation proceedings as the judge deems appropriate under the circumstances. The judge shall keep any such hospitalization or treatment information confidential. It shall be at the discretion of the judge, considering the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization and the In the absence of other substantial evidence that the person poses a danger to himself or herself or others, the judge shall defer to a favorable recommendation of the superintendent of the hospital or treatment center where the individual was a patient, to issue the weapons carry license or renewal license. (3) If first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt for a conviction contained in subparagraph (F) (D) or (I) (G) of paragraph (2) of this subsection was entered and such sentence was successfully completed and such person has not had any other conviction since the completion of such sentence and for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application, he or she shall be eligible for a weapons carry license provided that no other license exception applies. (c) Fingerprinting. Following completion of the application for a weapons carry license or the renewal of a license, the judge of the probate court shall require the applicant to proceed to an appropriate law enforcement agency in the county with the completed application. The appropriate local law enforcement agency in each county shall then capture the fingerprints of the applicant for a weapons carry license or renewal license and place the name of the applicant on the blank license form. The appropriate local law enforcement agency shall place the fingerprint on a blank license form which has been furnished to the law enforcement agency by the judge of the probate court if a fingerprint is required to be furnished by subsection (f) of this Code section. The law enforcement agency shall be entitled to a fee of $5.00 from the applicant for its services in connection with the application.

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(d) Investigation of applicant; issuance of weapons carry license; renewal. (1) For both initial weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five days following the receipt of the application or request direct the law enforcement agency to request a fingerprint based criminal history records check from the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of determining the suitability eligibility of the applicant and return an appropriate report to the judge of the probate court. Fingerprints shall be in such form and of such quality as prescribed by the Georgia Crime Information Center and under standards adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation may charge such fee as is necessary to cover the cost of the records search. (2) For both initial weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five days following the receipt of the application or request also direct the law enforcement agency to conduct a background check using the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System and return an appropriate report to the probate judge. (3) When a person who is not a United States citizen applies for a an initial weapons carry license or renewal of a license under this Code section, the judge of the probate court shall direct the law enforcement agency to conduct a search of the records maintained by the United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and return an appropriate report to the probate judge. As a condition to the issuance of a license or the renewal of a license, an applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). (4) The law enforcement agency shall report to the judge of the probate court within 30 days, by telephone and in writing, of any findings relating to the applicant which may that bear on his or her the applicant's eligibility for a an initial weapons carry license or renewal license under the terms of this Code section. When no derogatory information is found on the applicant bearing on his or her eligibility to obtain a license or renewal license, a A report shall not be required if the investigation does not reveal any disqualifying information. The law enforcement agency shall return the application and the blank license form with the fingerprint thereon directly to the judge of the probate court within such time period. Not later than ten days after the judge of the probate court receives the report from the law enforcement agency concerning the suitability eligibility of the applicant for a license, the judge of the probate court shall issue such applicant a license or renewal license to carry any weapon unless facts establishing ineligibility have been reported or unless the judge determines such applicant has not met all the qualifications, is not of good moral character, or has failed to comply with any of the requirements contained in this Code section. The judge of the probate court shall date stamp the report from the law enforcement agency to show the date on which the report was received by the judge of the probate court.

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(e) Revocation, loss, or damage to license. If, at any time during the period for which the weapons carry license was issued, the judge of the probate court of the county in which the license was issued shall learn or have brought to his or her attention in any manner any reasonable ground to believe the licensee is not eligible to retain the license, the judge may, after notice and hearing, revoke the license of the person upon a finding that such person is not eligible for a weapons carry license pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section or an adjudication of falsification of application, mental incompetency, or chronic alcohol or narcotic usage. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a license which has been revoked, and any person found in possession of any such revoked license, except a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her official duties, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be required that any license holder under this Code section have in his or her possession his or her valid license whenever he or she is carrying a weapon under the authority granted by this Code section, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of Code Section 16-11-126. Loss of any license issued in accordance with this Code section or damage to the license in any manner which shall render it illegible shall be reported to the judge of the probate court of the county in which it was issued within 48 hours of the time the loss or damage becomes known to the license holder. The judge of the probate court shall thereupon issue a replacement for and shall take custody of and destroy a damaged license; and in any case in which a license has been lost, he or she shall issue a cancellation order and notify by telephone and in writing each of the law enforcement agencies whose records were checked before issuance of the original license. The judge shall charge the fee specified in subsection (k) of Code Section 15-960 for such services.
(f)(1) Weapons carry license specifications. Weapons carry licenses issued as prescribed in this Code section shall be printed on durable but lightweight card stock, and the completed card shall be laminated in plastic to improve its wearing qualities and to inhibit alterations. Measurements shall be 3 1/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Each shall be serially numbered within the county of issuance and shall bear the full name, residential address, birth date, weight, height, color of eyes, and sex of the licensee. The license shall show the date of issuance, the expiration date, and the probate court in which issued and shall be signed by the licensee and bear the signature or facsimile thereof of the judge. The seal of the court shall be placed on the face before the license is laminated. Licenses issued on and before December 31, 2011 2012, shall bear a clear print of the licensee's right index finger; however, if the right index fingerprint cannot be secured for any reason, the print of another finger may be used but such print shall be marked to identify the finger from which the print is taken.
(2)(A) On and after January 1, 2012 2013, newly issued or renewal weapons carry licenses shall incorporate overt and covert security features which shall be blended with the personal data printed on the license to form a significant barrier to imitation, replication, and duplication. There shall be a minimum of three different ultraviolet colors used to enhance the security of the license incorporating variable

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data, color shifting characteristics, and front edge only perimeter visibility. The weapons carry license shall have a color photograph viewable under ambient light on both the front and back of the license. The license shall incorporate custom optical variable devices featuring the great seal of the State of Georgia as well as matching demetalized optical variable devices viewable under ambient light from the front and back of the license incorporating microtext and unique alphanumeric serialization specific to the license holder. The license shall be of similar material, size, and thickness of a credit card and have a holographic laminate to secure and protect the license for the duration of the license period. (B) Using the physical characteristics of the license set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia shall create specifications for the probate courts so that all weapons carry licenses in this state shall be uniform and so that probate courts can petition the Department of Administrative Services to purchase the equipment and supplies necessary for producing such licenses. The department shall follow the competitive bidding procedure set forth in Code Section 50-5-102. (g) Alteration or counterfeiting of license; penalty. A person who deliberately alters or counterfeits a weapons carry license or who possesses an altered or counterfeit weapons carry license with the intent to misrepresent any information contained in such license shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than one nor more than five years. (h) Licenses for former law enforcement officers. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-11-130, any person who has served as a law enforcement officer for at least ten of the 12 years immediately preceding the retirement of such person as a law enforcement officer shall be entitled to be issued a weapons carry license as provided for in this Code section without the payment of any of the fees provided for in this Code section. Such person shall comply with all the other provisions of this Code section relative to the issuance of such licenses. As used in this subsection, the term 'law enforcement officer' means any peace officer who is employed by the United States government or by the State of Georgia or any political subdivision thereof and who is required by the terms of his or her employment, whether by election or appointment, to give his or her full time to the preservation of public order or the protection of life and property or the prevention of crime. Such term shall include conservation rangers. Licenses issued to such former law enforcement officers shall be distinctive in design by the use of color or style or other means from other licenses issued under this Code section. (i) Temporary renewal licenses. (1) Any person who holds a weapons carry license under this Code section may, at the time he or she applies for a renewal of the license, also apply for a temporary renewal license if less than 90 days remain before expiration of the license he or she then holds or if the previous license has expired within the last 30 days. (2) Unless the judge of the probate court knows or is made aware of any fact which would make the applicant ineligible for a five-year renewal license, the judge shall at

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the time of application issue a temporary renewal license to the applicant. (3) Such a temporary renewal license shall be in the form of a paper receipt indicating the date on which the court received the renewal application and shall show the name, address, sex, age, and race of the applicant and that the temporary renewal license expires 90 days from the date of issue. (4) During its period of validity the temporary renewal permit, if carried on or about the holder's person together with the holder's previous license, shall be valid in the same manner and for the same purposes as a five-year license. (5) A $1.00 fee shall be charged by the probate court for issuance of a temporary renewal license. (6) A temporary renewal license may be revoked in the same manner as a five-year license. (j) When an eligible applicant fails to receive a license, temporary permit, or renewal license within the time period required by this Code section and the application or request has been properly filed, the applicant may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding in order to obtain a license, temporary license, or renewal license. If such applicant is the prevailing party, he or she shall be entitled to recover his or her costs in such action, including reasonable attorney's fees."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-130, relating to exceptions, as follows:
"(a) Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2 shall not apply to or affect any of the following persons if such persons are employed in the offices listed below or when authorized by federal or state law, regulations, or order:
(1) Peace officers, as such term is defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 16-1-3, and retired peace officers so long as they remain certified whether employed by the state or a political subdivision of the state or another state or a political subdivision of another state but only if such other state provides a similar privilege for the peace officers of this state; (2) Wardens, superintendents, and keepers of correctional institutions, jails, or other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense; (3) Persons in the military service of the state or of the United States; (4) Persons employed in fulfilling defense contracts with the government of the United States or agencies thereof when possession of the weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun is necessary for manufacture, transport, installation, and testing under the requirements of such contract; (5) District attorneys, investigators employed by and assigned to a district attorney's office, assistant district attorneys, attorneys or investigators employed by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, and any retired district attorney, assistant district attorney, district attorney's investigator, or attorney or investigator retired from the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, if such employee is retired in good standing and is receiving benefits under Title 47 or is

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retired in good standing and receiving benefits from a county or municipal retirement system; (6) State court solicitors-general; investigators employed by and assigned to a state court solicitor-general's office; assistant state court solicitors-general; the corresponding personnel of any city court expressly continued in existence as a city court pursuant to Article VI, Section X, Paragraph I, subparagraph (5) of the Constitution; and the corresponding personnel of any civil court expressly continued as a civil court pursuant to said provision of the Constitution; (7) Those employees of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the members of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to carry a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun; (8) The Attorney General and those members of his or her staff whom he or she specifically authorizes in writing to carry a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun; (9) Chief probation officers, probation officers, intensive probation officers, and surveillance officers employed by and under the authority of the Department of Corrections pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, known as the 'State-wide Probation Act,' when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the director of Division of Probation; (10) Public safety directors of municipal corporations; (11) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, as such term is defined by Code Section 16-7-80, and persons certified as provided in Code Section 35-8-13 to handle animals trained to detect explosives, while in the performance of their duties; (12) State and federal trial and appellate judges, full-time and permanent part-time judges of municipal and city courts, and former state trial and appellate judges retired from their respective offices under state retirement; (13) United States Attorneys and Assistant United States Attorneys; (14) County medical examiners and coroners and their sworn officers employed by county government; and (15) Clerks of the superior courts."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-131, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons, as follows:
"16-11-131. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Felony' means any offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more and includes conviction by a court-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for an offense which would constitute a felony under the laws of the United States. (2) 'Firearm' includes any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge. (3) 'Forcible felony' means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any person and further includes, without limitation, murder;

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felony murder; burglary; robbery; armed robbery; kidnapping; hijacking of an aircraft or motor vehicle; aggravated stalking; rape; aggravated child molestation; aggravated sexual battery; arson in the first degree; the manufacturing, transporting, distribution, or possession of explosives with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate individuals or destroy a public building; terroristic threats; or acts of treason or insurrection. (b) Any person who is on probation as a felony first offender pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 or who has been convicted of a felony by a court of this state or any other state; or by a court of the United States, including its territories, possessions, and dominions,; or by a court of any foreign nation and who receives, possesses, or transports any firearm commits a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than one nor more than five years; provided, however, that if the felony as to which the person is on probation or has been previously convicted is a forcible felony, then upon conviction of receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm, such person shall be imprisoned for a period of five years. (b.1) Any person who is prohibited by this Code section from possessing a firearm because of conviction of a forcible felony or because of being on probation as a first offender for a forcible felony pursuant to this Code section and who attempts to purchase or obtain transfer of a firearm shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years. (c) This Code section shall not apply to any person who has been pardoned for the felony by the President of the United States, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, or the person or agency empowered to grant pardons under the constitutions or laws of the several states or of a foreign nation and, by when the terms of the pardon, has do not expressly been authorized to receive, possess, or transport prohibit such person from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm. (d) A person who has been convicted of a felony, but who has been granted relief from the disabilities imposed by the laws of the United States with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, or possession of firearms by the secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 925, shall, upon presenting to the Board of Public Safety proof that the relief has been granted and it being established from proof submitted by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Board of Public Safety that the circumstances regarding the conviction and the applicant's record and reputation are such that the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, or possession of firearms by the person would not present a threat to the safety of the citizens of Georgia and that the granting of the relief sought would not be contrary to the public interest, be granted relief from the disabilities imposed by this Code section. A person who has been convicted under federal or state law of a felony pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, or restraint of trade shall, upon presenting to the Board of Public Safety proof, and it being established from said proof, submitted by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Board of Public Safety that the circumstances regarding the conviction and the applicant's record and reputation are such that the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, or possession of firearms by the person would not present a threat to the safety of the citizens of Georgia and that the granting of the

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relief sought would not be contrary to the public interest, be granted relief from the disabilities imposed by this Code section. A record that the relief has been granted by the board shall be entered upon the criminal history of the person maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the board shall maintain a list of the names of such persons which shall be open for public inspection. (e) As used in this Code section, the term 'forcible felony' means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any person and further includes, without limitation, murder; felony murder; burglary; robbery; armed robbery; kidnapping; hijacking of an aircraft or motor vehicle; aggravated stalking; rape; aggravated child molestation; aggravated sexual battery; arson in the first degree; the manufacturing, transporting, distribution, or possession of explosives with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate individuals or destroy a public building; terroristic threats; or acts of treason or insurrection. (f)(e) Any person placed on probation as a first offender pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 and subsequently discharged without court adjudication of guilt pursuant to Code Section 42-8-62 shall, upon such discharge, be relieved from the disabilities imposed by this Code section."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-11-136. (a) No officer or employee of the state or any political subdivision thereof, member of the National Guard in the service of the state, or any person operating pursuant to or under color of state law, receiving state funds, under control of any official of the state or political subdivision thereof, or providing services to such officer, employee, or other person shall:
(1) Temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize seizure of, any firearm the possession of which is not prohibited under this article, other than as evidence in a criminal investigation; (2) Require registration of any firearm for which registration is not required by this article; (3) Prohibit possession of any firearm, or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any firearm, in any place or by any person where such possession is not otherwise prohibited by this article; or (4) Prohibit the carrying of firearms by any person otherwise authorized to carry firearms under this article, solely because such person is operating under the direction, control, or supervision of an agency of the state or political subdivision thereof during a declared official state of emergency. (b) Any individual aggrieved by a violation of this Code section may seek in the courts of this state relief in an action at law or in equity or other proper proceeding for redress against any person who subjects such individual, or causes such individual to be subjected, to the deprivation of any of the rights, privileges, or immunities provided by this Code section.

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(c) In addition to any other remedy at law or in equity, an individual aggrieved by the seizure or confiscation of a firearm in violation of this Code section may bring an action for return of such firearm in the superior court of the county in which that individual resides or in which such firearm is located. In any action or proceeding to enforce this Code section, the court shall award the prevailing party, other than the state or political subdivision thereof, reasonable attorney fees. (d) No political subdivision, official, officer, or employee shall be held liable for any harm, damage, loss of life, or loss of property related directly or indirectly to the actions involving the use of a firearm of any person who is not a certified peace officer under Chapter 8 of Title 35 and is otherwise authorized to carry a firearm during a state of emergency. (e) No political subdivision, official, officer, employee, or volunteer shall be required to accept the services of any person authorized to carry firearms under this article."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 16-11173, relating to legislative findings, preemption of local regulation and lawsuits, and exceptions, as follows:
"(a)(1) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms weapons is properly an issue of general, state-wide concern. (2) The General Assembly further declares that the lawful design, marketing, manufacture, and sale of firearms weapons and ammunition to the public is not unreasonably dangerous activity and does not constitute a nuisance per se. (b)(1) No county or municipal corporation or state agency, board, or authority other than the General Assembly, by zoning or by ordinance, resolution, or other enactment, shall regulate in any manner gun shows; the possession, ownership, transport, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing, or registration of firearms weapons or components of firearms weapons; firearms weapons dealers; or dealers in firearms weapons components. (2) The authority to bring suit and right to recover against any firearms weapons or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or dealer by or on behalf of any governmental unit created by or pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly or the Constitution, or any department, agency, or authority thereof, for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of firearms weapons or ammunition to the public shall be reserved exclusively to the state. This paragraph shall not prohibit a political subdivision or local government authority from bringing an action against a firearms weapons or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or express warranty as to firearms weapons or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision or local government authority. (3) As used in this Code section, the term 'weapons' shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1."

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SECTION 12. Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-1184, relating to reporting of students committing prohibited acts, as follows:
"(4) Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun in an unauthorized location;"
SECTION 13. Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (f) of Code Section 43-38-10, relating to permits to carry firearms, as follows:
"(2) Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying a weapon, rifle, or shotgun or long gun in an unauthorized location; and"
SECTION 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Ginn of the 47th, Mullis of the 53rd, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Chance of the 16th, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Public Safety Committee substitute to SB 102 (LC 35 2219ERS) by inserting after "violations;" on line 7 "to provide additional exceptions regarding the carrying of firearms;" and by striking "Clerks of the superior courts" on line 691 and inserting in lieu thereof "Clerks of the superior courts All persons holding elected state or local offices in this state not otherwise covered in this subsection".
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Ginn, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Hill of the 32nd, Seabaugh of the 28th and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Public Safety Committee substitute to SB 102 (LC 35 2219ERS) by striking "and on public transportation" on line 95 and inserting in lieu thereof "and on public transportation, and in county or municipal government buildings if the governing authority of such county or municipality authorizes the carrying of firearms in such buildings by ordinance or resolution" and by striking line 140 and inserting in lieu thereof "(1) In Except as authorized in subsection (g) of Code Section 16-11-126, in a government building;".

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Loudermilk, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Heath of the 31st offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:

Amend the committee substitute to SB102

by on line 194, strike the word "two" and replace with the word "five"

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Heath amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #4 to the committee substitute:

Amend the committee substitute to SB 102

by striking on lines 381 - 382 the words "not less than 45 days prior to the expiration of such license"

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Heath, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James

Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner

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Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 11.

SB 102, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Hardie Davis

Interstate Cooperation

District 22

Economic Development

327-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Ethics

Atlanta, GA 30334

Finance

Insurance and Labor

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I ask that a Yea vote be recorded for Senator Hardie Davis on SB 102 by substitute.

/s/ Hardie Davis 3/16/2011

Committees:

Senator Donzella James

Education and Youth

District 35

Special Judiciary

304-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building State Institutions and Property

Atlanta, GA 30334

State and Local Governmental Operations

Mr. Secretary,

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 16, 2011

I missed the vote on SB 102. Please register my vote as negative on the firearms (SB 102) legislation.

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Thank you,
/s/ Senator Donzella James District 35

Senator Nan Orrock District 36 110-D State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Health and Human Services Higher Education Science and Technology Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

MEMORANDUM

TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE:

Mr. Bob Ewing Secretary of Senate
/s/ Senator Nan Grogan Orrock 36th District
VOTE CORRECTION
16 March 2011

I am writing to request a correction in my vote on SB 102. Please show my vote for SB 102 in the record as a "NO" vote.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

SB 109. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and Staton of the 18th:

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 adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; 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.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour
Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 109, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 114. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Staton of the 18th, Hooks of the 14th and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales, so as to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license to a fruit grower for the manufacture of distilled spirits under certain circumstances; to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SB 114:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales, so as to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license to a fruit grower for the manufacture of distilled spirits under certain circumstances; to provide for promotional tours; to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state under certain circumstances; to provide for promotional tours; 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 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales, is amended by revising Code Section 3-4-24, relating to the issuance to fruit growers of license to manufacture distilled spirits, storage and disposition, limitations upon manufacture and sale, issuance of manufacturer's or distiller's license in certain counties or municipalities, as follows:
"3-4-24. (a) The commissioner may issue a license to a fruit grower authorizing the grower to manufacture distilled spirits from perishable fruits grown in this state. (b) If any distilled spirits are manufactured as permitted by this Code section in any county, municipality, or county area exclusive of certain incorporated areas, as the case may be, in which the distilled spirits are not to be sold under the terms of this chapter, the licensee shall immediately store the distilled spirits or alcohol in a warehouse or warehouses designated by the commissioner to be sold or disposed of under the supervision of the commissioner in states, counties, or municipalities permitting the legal sale of distilled spirits or alcohol. (c) It is unlawful for the licensee to sell or dispose of any such distilled spirits or alcohol:
(1) In any municipality, county, or unincorporated area of a county in which the sale of distilled spirits or alcohol is prohibited by this chapter; or (2) To any person not holding a wholesale or retail license issued pursuant to this chapter. (d) No A manufacturer's or distiller's license shall may be issued pursuant to this Code section to a fruit grower for the manufacture of distilled spirits in any county or municipality of this state that has not approved either the package sale of distilled spirits or the sale of distilled spirits by the drink, or both, as provided in this chapter. (e) A manufacturer or distiller issued a license pursuant to this Code section may

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provide promotional tours, but shall not provide tastings or samplings of distilled spirits at any time."

SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
3-4-24.1. (a) The commissioner may issue a license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state. (b) If any distilled spirits are manufactured as permitted by this Code section in any county, municipality, or county area exclusive of certain incorporated areas, as the case may be, in which the distilled spirits are not to be sold under the terms of this chapter, the licensee shall immediately store the distilled spirits or alcohol in a warehouse or warehouses designated by the commissioner to be sold or disposed of under the supervision of the commissioner in states, counties, or municipalities permitting the legal sale of distilled spirits or alcohol. (c) It is unlawful for the licensee to sell or dispose of any such distilled spirits or alcohol:
(1) In any municipality, county, or unincorporated area of a county in which the sale of distilled spirits or alcohol is prohibited by this chapter; or (2) To any person not holding a wholesale license issued pursuant to this chapter. (d) A manufacturer's or distiller's license may be issued pursuant to this Code section for the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits in any county or municipality of this state that has approved either the package sale of distilled spirits or the sale of distilled spirits by the drink, or both, as provided in this chapter. (e) A manufacturer or distiller issued a license pursuant to this Code section may provide promotional tours, but shall not provide tastings or samplings of distilled spirits at any time."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison N Heath

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers

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Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 1.

SB 114, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 119. By Senators James of the 35th, Williams of the 19th, Jones of the 10th, Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to revise certain definitions relating to tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour
Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims N Staton

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N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 6.

SB 119, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 121. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Williams of the 19th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 121 by inserting "Code Section 12-2-24," after "To amend" on line 1.

By inserting "powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources," after "respectively," on line 2.

By redesignating Sections 1 through 4 as Sections 2 through 5, respectively.

By inserting between lines 8 and 9 the following: SECTION 1.
Code Section 12-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) The Board of Natural Resources may make such rules and regulations as it may deem advisable to govern the work of the department and the duties of its

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employees under this title. (2) Without limiting paragraph (1) of this subsection, the board may establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure to refund fees collected in error or overpayment or to which the department or state is not otherwise entitled."
By replacing "department" with "board" on lines 29 and 35.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Williams amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 121, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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

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Mr. President:

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

HB 197.

By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th, Mitchell of the 88th, Horne of the 71st and Hembree of the 67th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 203.

By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Bearden of the 68th, Frazier of the 123rd, Harden of the 28th, Abrams of the 84th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to investigate or disciple peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 265.

By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Ralston of the 7th, Abrams of the 84th, Willard of the 49th, Golick of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 307. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 477.

By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Hembree of the 67th, James of the 135th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 139. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Davis of the 22nd, Bethel of the 54th and Jackson of the 24th:

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 provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers
Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0. SB 139, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 141. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for the establishment of a not for profit corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Government Oversight Committee offered the following substitute to SB 141:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the council; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for the establishment of a not for profit corporation; 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. Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 10
50-8-240. (a) There is created within the Department of Community Affairs the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council.

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(b) The council shall consist of nine members as follows: (1) The commissioner of community affairs or his or her designee; (2) Six members to be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be between the ages of 18 and 22 years; (3) One member to be appointed by the President of the Senate; and (4) One member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(c) Members shall serve four-year terms. No member of the council shall serve more than two consecutive terms. (d) Vacancies in the membership of the council shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the appointing authority. (e) The council shall select annually a chairperson from among its membership. (f) Members of the council shall be subject to removal from office by the appointing authority when the actions or condition of a member shall be considered as good cause for removal. (g) A majority of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (h) Members of the council shall serve without compensation but, to the extent moneys are received from voluntary contributions through a not for profit corporation, shall be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and other expenses actually incurred in performance of their duties in accordance with the rates and standards for reimbursement of state employees.
50-8-241. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council shall have the following duties:
(1) To promote racial harmony, understanding, respect, and good will among all citizens; (2) To promote principles of nonviolence, peace, and social justice; (3) To promote among the people of Georgia, by appropriate activities, both awareness and appreciation of the Civil Rights movement and advocacy of the principles and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.; (4) To develop, coordinate, and advise the state of appropriate ceremonies and activities relating to the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., including, without limitation, providing advice and assistance to local governments and private organizations; (5) To enable the people of Georgia to reflect on the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr., through educational endeavors, cultural performances, exhibitions, and events that are multiethnic and family oriented; and (6) To prepare an annual report for the Governor and the General Assembly detailing the actions taken to fulfill these responsibilities and duties.
50-8-242. The Department of Community Affairs is authorized to establish a not for profit corporation and to appoint the members of the board of trustees of such corporation for the purpose of sustaining and furthering the purpose of the council."

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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.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims N Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 4. SB 141, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 155. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Goggans of the 7th and Murphy of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State

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Indemnification Fund, so as to provide a short title; to provide that, in the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, if such person does not have an unremarried spouse or dependents, the indemnification payment shall be made to the parents or siblings of such person; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to SB 155:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide a short title; to revise provisions relating to indemnification payments in the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard; to provide for duties of the Georgia State Indemnification Commission; 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:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Jarrett Little Act."
SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-9-85, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, as follows:
"(5)(A) In the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, payment shall be made to the surviving unremarried spouse or the dependents of the spouse or deceased person as shown in his or her most recent tax return, or:
(i) The deceased's spouse; (ii) In the event there is no surviving spouse, to the deceased's dependent children; and (iii) In the event there is no surviving spouse or dependent children of the deceased, equally to such other surviving dependents of the deceased, including

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his or her dependent parents and siblings. (B) In the case of organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, payment shall be made to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. A person entitled to payment under this paragraph The surviving unremarried spouse, dependents, or the legal guardian may elect to receive payment in a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'dependent' shall have such meaning as shall be established by the rules and regulations of the department subject to the approval of the commission; or"

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all claims filed or pending on and after such date.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 155, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Jones of the 10th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 157. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee offered the following substitute to SB 157:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for notices of proposed changes to local solid waste management plans; 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 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, is amended by revising Code Section 12-8-31.1, relating to local, multijurisdictional, or regional solid waste plans, as follows:
"12-8-31.1. (a)(1) Each city and county in Georgia shall develop or be included in a comprehensive solid waste management plan not later than July 1, 1993. Said plan may be developed independently as a local plan or jointly with other jurisdictions as a multijurisdictional or regional solid waste plan. and shall conform to the plan

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development procedures developed and promulgated by the (2)(A) The Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50 shall promulgate solid waste planning guidance that a city or county may use to update or amend such city's or county's solid waste plan. (B) Any city or county that proposes to update or amend its solid waste management plan shall publish notice of such proposed action in the county legal organ or the city's or county's Internet website, as applicable, at least two weeks prior to adopting such update or amendment to its plan in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section.
(b) The local, multijurisdictional, or regional solid waste plan and plan updates shall, at a minimum, provide for the assurance of adequate solid waste handling capability and capacity within the planning area for at least ten years from the date of completion of the plan which shall specifically include an adequate collection and disposal capability; shall enumerate the solid waste handling facilities as to size and type; and shall identify those sites which are not suitable for solid waste handling facilities based on environmental and land use factors. (c) The review process for local, multijurisdictional, and regional solid waste management plans shall be in such form as developed and promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50. The regional commission for each geographical location in which a local, multijurisdictional, or regional plan applies shall confirm that the local, multijurisdictional, or regional plan is consistent with the state solid waste management plan To be included as part of a local, multijurisdictional, or regional solid waste plan, each city and county included as part of the plan shall adopt the plan and any plan updates by local ordinance or resolution. (d) Effective January 1, 1992, each Each city and county shall may report annually to the Department of Community Affairs on the status of solid waste management in the jurisdiction. Such reports may be individual or collective in nature or, in lieu of local reports, a regional report may be filed by any of the several regional commissions for political jurisdictions within their region. The annual report shall may include but not be limited to:
(1) The amount of solid waste collected, processed, and disposed of in the area; (2) The progress on the reduction in solid waste, as evidenced by the solid waste received at disposal facilities, which are not exempt from subsection (c) of Code Section 12-8-21, in the planning area since the previous reporting period and total cumulative progress made toward meeting the 25 percent waste reduction goal goals of the state; (3) The remaining permitted capacity of disposal facilities; (4) Recycling and composting activities in existence; (5) Public information and education activities during the reporting period; and (6) Any other pertinent information as may be required. (e) After July 1, 1992, no permit, grant, or loan shall be issued for any municipal solid waste disposal facility or any solid waste handling equipment or recycling equipment

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used in conjunction therewith in a county or region which is not consistent with a local, multijurisdictional, or regional solid waste management plan. Each application for a permit, grant, or loan issued after July 1, 1992, shall include the following:
(1) Certification that the facility for which a permit is sought complies with local land use and zoning requirements, if any; (2) Verification that the facility for which a permit is sought meets the ten-year capacity needs identified in the local, multijurisdictional, or regional solid waste management plan; and (3) Demonstration that the host jurisdiction and all jurisdictions generating solid waste destined for the applicant's facility are part of an approved solid waste management plan or updated plan developed in accordance consistent with standards promulgated pursuant to this part, and are actively involved in, and have a strategy for, meeting the state-wide goal for reduction of solid waste disposal by July 1, 1996. (f) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) Any solid waste disposal facility which is operated exclusively by a private solid waste generator on property owned by the private solid waste generator for the purpose of accepting solid waste exclusively from the private solid waste generator so long as the operation of the solid waste disposal facility does not adversely affect the public health or the environment. After commencement of operation by a private solid waste generator of a solid waste disposal facility which is permitted but not included in a local or regional solid waste management plan, an amendment into a local or regional solid waste management plan shall be required for any solid waste which is to be no longer disposed of by the private solid waste generator in its own solid waste disposal facility prior to any substantial reduction in the amount of solid waste accepted by the solid waste disposal facility or its closure; or (2) Effective September 1, 1994, any Any privately owned solid waste handling facility seeking a permit or major modification of an existing permit where the host local governing authority has failed either to submit or to make a good faith effort, as determined by the Department of Community Affairs, to submit develop and adopt a local solid waste management plan or to be included in a multijurisdictional or regional solid waste management plan; provided, however, that the permit applicant continues to be obligated to demonstrate that all generating jurisdictions from which waste will be received are part of an approved solid waste management plan developed in accordance with standards planning guidance promulgated pursuant to this part and have a strategy to meet and are actively engaged in meeting the statewide goal of reducing waste by 25 percent by July 1, 1996. (g) Effective July 1, 1991, it shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of each municipal solid waste disposal facility to keep an accurate written record of all amounts of solid waste measured in tons received at the facility. Measurement in tons of solid waste received shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods: (1) The provision of stationary or portable scales at the disposal facility for weighing incoming waste; (2) Implementation of contractual or other arrangements for the use of scales at a

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location other than the disposal facility for weighing all waste destined for disposal at the facility; or (3) Implementation of contractual or other arrangements for the use of scales at a location other than the disposal facility to weigh representative samples of the solid waste received at the disposal facility on a basis which is sufficiently frequent to estimate accurately the amount of solid waste received at the disposal facility."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 12-8-39.2, relating to reports of costs of solid waste management services.

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

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares E Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

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SB 157, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
SB 163. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 163:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; 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 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended by revising Code Section 21-5-31, which was previously reserved, as follows:
"21-5-31. (a) Persons who make expenditures for the purpose of financing any communication through any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, website, mailing, or any other type of general public political advertising or literature for the purpose of expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate shall:
(1) If paid for and authorized by a candidate or the campaign committee of a candidate, or the agent of either, clearly state that the communication has been paid for by such candidate or campaign committee; (2) If paid for by other persons or entities but authorized by a candidate or the campaign committee of a candidate, or the agent of either, clearly state that the communication has been paid for by such other persons and is authorized by such candidate or campaign committee; or (3) If not authorized by a candidate or the campaign committee of a candidate, or the agent of either, clearly state the name and the permanent street address or telephone number of the person who paid for the communication and state that the communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's campaign committee.

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(b) No person shall use the name or any colorable imitation of the name of an existing person or organization for the purpose of endorsing, circulating, or publishing campaign material without the authorization of such person or organization. As used in this subsection, the term 'any colorable imitation' means any name purposefully used so that a person reading such name will be misled into believing that such campaign material is being endorsed, circulated, or published by a person or organization other than the true endorser, circulator, or publisher. (c) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor Reserved."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 1. SB 163, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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SB 166. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd and Jeffares of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 166, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 172. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 172:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; 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:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption, is amended by revising Code Section 19-8-1, relating to definitions, by adding three new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(4.1) 'Evaluator' means the person or agency that conducts a home study. An evaluator shall be a licensed child-placing agency, the department, or a licensed professional with at least two years of adoption related professional experience, including a licensed clinical social worker, licensed master social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, or licensed professional counselor. In counties where none of the foregoing evaluators are available the court may appoint a guardian ad

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litem or court appointed special advocate to conduct the home study." "(5.1) 'Home study' means an evaluation by an evaluator of the petitioner's home environment for the purpose of determining the suitability of the environment as a prospective adoptive home for a child. Such evaluation shall consider the petitioner's physical health, emotional maturity, financial circumstances, family, and social backround and shall conform to the guidelines established by the department's Office of Residential Child Care for home studies. (5.2) 'Home study report' means the written report generated as a result of the home study."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party, as follows:
"(a) Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter, a child who has any living parent or guardian may be adopted by a third party who is neither the stepparent nor relative of that child, as described in subsection (a) of Code Sections 19-8-6 and 19-8-7, only if each such living parent and each such guardian has voluntarily and in writing surrendered all of his or her rights to the such child to that third person party for the purpose of enabling that person third party to adopt the such child. Except as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section, no child shall be placed with a third party for purposes of adoption unless prior to the date of placement a home study shall have been completed, and the home study report recommends placement of a child in such third party's home."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 19-8-5, relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party, to read as follows:
"(m) If the home study for a third-party adoption or for an adoption involving a preadoptive family having guardianship of a child who is to be adopted has not occurred prior to the date of placement, then the third party shall, within 15 days of the filing of the petition for adoption, file a motion with the court seeking an order authorizing placement of such child prior to the completion of the home study. Such motion shall identify the evaluator that the petitioner has selected to perform the home study. A copy of each surrender as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be filed as an exhibit to the petition filed pursuant to this subsection. (n) The court may grant the petition for placement prior to the completion of a home study if the court finds that such placement is in the best interest of the child. (o) If the court grants the petition for placement prior to the completion of a home study and authorizes placement of a child prior to the completion of the home study, then:
(1) Such child shall be permitted to remain in the home of the third party with whom

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the parent or guardian placed such child pending further order of the court; (2) A copy of the order authorizing placement of such child prior to the completion of the home study shall be delivered to the department and the evaluator selected to perform the home study by the clerk of the court within 15 days of the date of the entry of such order; (3) The home study, if not already in process, shall be initiated by the evaluator selected by the petitioner within ten days of such evaluator's receipt of the court's order; and (4) A copy of the court order authorizing the placement of such child pursuant to this Code section shall be included with the petition for adoption that is filed with the court."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-13, relating to the filing and content of the petition, as follows:
"(3) Where the adoption is pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, the following shall be provided or attached or its absence explained when the petition is filed:
(A) The written voluntary surrender of each parent or guardian specified in subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-5; (B) The written acknowledgment of surrender specified in subsection (f) of Code Section 19-8-5; (C) The affidavits specified in subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 19-8-5; (D) Allegations of compliance with Code Section 19-8-12; (E) Allegations of compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children; (F) The accounting required by the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section; (G) Copies of appropriate certificates or forms verifying allegations contained in the petition as to guardianship of the child sought to be adopted, the marriage of each petitioner, the divorce or death of each parent of the child sought to be adopted, and compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children; and (H) A completed form containing background information regarding the child to be adopted, as required by the adoption unit of the department; and (I) A copy of the home study report or a copy of the order issued permitting the child to remain in the petitioner's home pending the completion of the home study."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (f), (g), and (h) of Code Section 19-8-14, relating to timing of adoption hearing, required records, and filing, as follows:
"(f) The court in the child's best interest may grant such expedited hearings or continuances as may be necessary for completion of applicable notice requirements,

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investigations, a home study, and home study reports or for other good cause shown. (g) Copies of the petition, and all documents filed in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, the order on the petition for placement prior to the completion of a home study filed pursuant to subsection (m) of Code Section 19-8-5, the order fixing the date upon which the petition shall be considered, and all exhibits, surrenders, or certificates required by this chapter, shall be forwarded by the clerk to the department within 15 days after the date of the filing of the petition for adoption. (h) Copies of the petition, the order fixing the date upon which the petition shall be considered, and all exhibits, surrenders, or certificates required by this chapter filed in support of the petition shall be forwarded by the clerk to the child-placing agency or other agent appointed by the court pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 19-8-16 evaluator that conducted the home study within 15 days after the date of the filing of the petition for adoption, together with a request that a report and investigation be made as required by law."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 19-8-26, relating to how surrender of parental rights executed, how and when surrender may be withdrawn, and forms, as follows:
"(c) The surrender of rights by a parent or guardian pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-5 shall conform substantially to the following form:
SURRENDER OF RIGHTS FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN:
This is an important legal document and by signing it you are surrendering all of your right, title, and claim to the child identified herein, so as to facilitate the child's placement for adoption. You are to receive a copy of this document and as explained below have the right to withdraw your surrender within ten days from the date you sign it.
______________ I, the undersigned, being solicitous that my (male) (female) child, born (insert name of child), on (insert birthdate of child), should receive the benefits and advantages of a good home, to the end that (she) (he) may be fitted for the requirements of life, consent to this surrender. I, the undersigned, (insert relationship to child) of the aforesaid child, do hereby surrender the child to (insert name, surname not required, of each person to whom surrender is made), PROVIDED that each such person is named as petitioner in a petition for adoption of the child filed in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated within 60 days from the date hereof. Furthermore, I promise not to interfere in the management of the child in any

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respect whatever; and, in consideration of the benefits guaranteed by (insert name, surname not required, of each person to whom surrender is made) in thus providing for the child, I do relinquish all right, title, and claim to the child herein named, it being my wish, intent, and purpose to relinquish absolutely all parental control over the child. It is also my wish, intent, and purpose that if each such person is not named as petitioner in a petition for adoption as provided for above within the 60 day period, other than for excusable neglect, or, if said petition for adoption is filed within 60 days but the adoption action is dismissed with prejudice or otherwise concluded without an order declaring the child to be the adopted child of each such person, then I do hereby surrender the child as follows:
(Mark one of the following as chosen) ____ I wish the child returned to me, and I expressly acknowledge that this provision applies only to the limited circumstance that the child is not adopted by the person or persons designated herein and further that this provision does not impair the validity, absolute finality, or totality of this surrender under any circumstance other than the failure of the designated person or persons to adopt the child and that no other provision of this surrender impairs the validity, absolute finality, or totality of this surrender once the revocation period has elapsed; or ____ I surrender the child to (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency), a licensed child-placing agency, for placement for adoption; or ____ I surrender the child to the Department of Human Services, as provided by subsection (k) of Code Section 19-8-5, for placement for adoption; and (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency) or the Department of Human Services may petition the superior court for custody of the child in accordance with the terms of this surrender. Furthermore, I hereby agree that the child is to be adopted either by each person named above or by any other such person as may be chosen by the (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency) or the Department of Human Services and I do expressly waive any other notice or service in any of the legal proceedings for the adoption of the child. Furthermore, I understand that under Georgia law, unless each person named above secures in a timely manner approval of the court for this placement, a current home study is required to be completed on the home of each person named above prior to the placement of a child with the persons named above, and such home study must recommend placement of a child with the persons named above. Furthermore, I understand that under Georgia law, an agent appointed by the court is required to conduct an investigation and render a report to the court in connection with the legal proceeding for the legal adoption of the child, and I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such agent in the conduct of this investigation. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have received a copy of this document and that I understand I may only withdraw this surrender by giving written notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, to (insert name

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and address of agent of each person to whom surrender is made) within ten days from the date hereof; that the ten days shall be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date hereof; provided, however, that if the tenth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which the surrender may be withdrawn shall be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday; and I understand that it may NOT be withdrawn thereafter. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have not been subjected to any duress or undue pressure in the execution of this surrender document and do so freely and voluntarily. Witness my hand and seal this ______ day of ______________, ____.

__________________ Unofficial witness Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of ______________, ____.

______________(SEAL) (Parent or guardian)

_______________________ Notary public (SEAL) My commission expires ______________."

SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to all petitions for adoption filed on or after that date.
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Shafer of the 48th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the committee substitute to SB 172

by adding the word "adoption" after "for" on line 29.

Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that his amendment #1 to SB 172 be changed on line 2 from "29" to "28". There was no objection.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Shafer amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 2.

SB 172, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 183. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th and Cowsert of the 46th:
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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to school health nurse programs; 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers
Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 183, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Chance of the 16th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 184. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide requirements for reduction in force policies; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to SB 184:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide requirements for reduction in force

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policies; to provide for sanctions; 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. Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-948. (a) A local board of education shall not adopt or implement a policy that allows length of service to be the primary or determining factor when implementing a reduction in force. (b) Any policy adopted after the effective date of this Code section that does not comply with subsection (a) of this Code section shall be considered invalid and the State Board of Education shall be authorized to take action to withhold all or any portion of state funds in accordance with Code Section 20-2-243. (c) This Code section shall not apply if a local board of education eliminates an entire program."

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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks

Y Murphy N Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer
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N Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert
Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 14.

SB 184, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Murphy of the 27th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 187. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Butterworth of the 50th, Thompson of the 5th and Chance of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise the nursing education program requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; to revise certain provisions relating to the requirements for registered professional nurses in nontraditional nursing education programs; 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:

Y Albers N Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

N Grant N Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B

E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton

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E Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller Y Mullis

Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 13.

SB 187, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 190. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th and Staton of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, symbols, and language, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour
Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks

E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers
Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

SB 190, 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 passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 133.

By Representatives Black of the 174th, Rogers of the 26th, Rynders of the 152nd, Weldon of the 3rd, Knight of the 126th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 324.

By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Collins of the 27th, Cooper of the 41st, Gardner of the 57th and Murphy of the 120th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the habilitation of the developmentally disabled generally, so as to revise definitions; to repeal various obsolete provisions relating to procedures for obtaining services from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities relative to developmentally disabled persons; to provide for hearings by

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administrative law judges; to eliminate hearing examiners; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 462.

By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, McKillip of the 115th, Pak of the 102nd, Gordon of the 162nd, Peake of the 137th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-17-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from certain coin operated amusement machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, so as to provide an exception from a limitation on the allowable number of such machines at the same location; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HR 507. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Carl Hamrick and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 191. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hamrick of the 30th, Crosby of the 13th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Bethel of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to change eligibility requirements for grand jurors; to amend the O.C.G.A. so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 191:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to provide for a short title; to provide for state-wide compilation and distribution of the state-wide master jury list by the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to eliminate forced balancing of county jury pools by race, gender, and ethnicity for the purpose of complying with the United States and Georgia Constitutions and the Unified Appeal process; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to change eligibility requirements for grand jurors; to provide that the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia assist county boards of jury commissioners with jury matters; to provide for the methodology for county boards of jury commissioners to obtain county master jury lists; to prohibit public disclosure of jury source lists except under certain circumstances; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date 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 "Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011."
SECTION 2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-6-50.2, relating to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia, as follows:
"(d) The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia shall be a legal entity and an agency of the State of Georgia; shall have perpetual existence; may contract; may own property; may accept funds, grants, and gifts from any public or private source for use in defraying the expenses of the council; may adopt and use an official seal; may establish a principal office; may employ such administrative or clerical personnel as may be necessary and appropriate to fulfill its necessary duties; shall establish, maintain, and revise the state-wide master jury list as provided in Chapter 12 of this title; shall distribute to the board of jury commissioners of each county the county master jury list as provided in Chapter 12 of this title; and shall have other powers, privileges, and duties as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper fulfillment of its purposes and duties."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-61, relating to duties of clerks generally, by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (18), by striking the period and inserting "; and" at the end of paragraph (19), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(20) To keep an automated, computer based jury management system that facilitates the maintenance of the county master jury list pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of this title unless this duty is delegated to a jury clerk as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-11 or subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-6-89, relating to additional remuneration for certain services, as follows:
"15-6-89. In addition to the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-6-88 or any other salary provided by any applicable general or local law, each clerk of the superior court of any county who also serves as clerk of a state court, city court, juvenile court, or civil court under any applicable general or local law of this state or who performs duties pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-1 15-12-1.1 shall receive for his or her services in such other court a salary of not less than $323.59 per month, to be paid from the funds of the county. In the event any such court for which a clerk of the superior court is serving as clerk is abolished, the clerk of the superior court shall not be entitled to any salary heretofore received for service in such court."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-1, relating to exemptions from jury duty, and by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Array' means the body of persons subject to voir dire from which the final jury and alternate jurors are selected. (2) 'Choose' or 'chosen' means the act of randomly selecting potential jurors from the county master jury list in a manner that does not deliberately or systematically exclude identifiable and distinct groups from the venire. (3) 'Clerk' means the clerk of the superior court or a jury clerk if one is appointed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-11 or subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23. (4) 'Council' means the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia. (5) 'County master jury list' means a list compiled by the council of names of persons, including their addresses, city of residence, dates of birth, and gender, eligible for jury service. (6) 'Defer' means a postponement of a person's jury service until a later date. (7) 'Excuse' means the grant of a person's request for temporary exemption from jury

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service. (8) 'Inactivate' means removing a person's name and identifying information who has been identified on the county master jury list as a person who is permanently prevented from being chosen as a trial or grand juror because such person is statutorily ineligible or incompetent to serve as a juror. (9) 'Jury commissioner' means a member of a county board of jury commissioners. (10) 'State-wide master jury list' means a comprehensive master list that identifies every person of this state who can be determined to be prima facie qualified to serve as a juror. (11) 'Venire' means the list of persons summoned to serve as jurors for a particular term of court.
15-12-1.1. (a)(1) Any person who shows that he or she will be engaged during his or her term of jury duty in work necessary to the public health, safety, or good order or who shows other good cause why he or she should be exempt from jury duty may be have his or her jury service deferred or excused by the judge of the court to which he or she has been summoned or by some other person who has been duly appointed by order of the chief judge to excuse jurors. Such a person may exercise such authority only after the establishment by court order of guidelines governing excuses. Any order of appointment shall provide that, except for permanently mentally or physically disabled persons, all excuses shall be deferred to a date and time certain within that term or the next succeeding term or shall be deferred as set forth in the court order. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of requesting a deferral of or excusal from jury service pursuant to this subsection. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is a full-time student at a college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary school who, during the period of time the student is enrolled and taking classes or exams, requests to be excused or deferred from jury duty shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child six years of age or younger, who executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such person is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child six years of age or younger and stating that such person has no reasonably available alternative child care, and who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this subsection. (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is a primary teacher in a home study program as defined in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2690 who, during the period of time the person is teaching, requests to be excused or deferred from jury duty and executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such person is the primary teacher in a home study program and stating that such person has no reasonably available alternative for the child or children in the

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home study program shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. (5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is the primary unpaid caregiver for a person over the age of six; who executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such primary caregiver is responsible for the care of a person with such physical or cognitive limitations that he or she is unable to care for himself or herself and cannot be left unattended and that the primary caregiver has no reasonably available alternative to provide for the care; and who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. Any person seeking the exemption shall furnish to the court, in addition to the aforementioned affidavit, a statement of a physician, or other medical provider, supporting the affidavit's statements related to the medical condition of the person with physical or cognitive limitations. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of this paragraph. (b) Any person who is 70 years of age or older shall be entitled to request that the board of jury commissioners to remove such person's name from the jury list of clerk excuse such person from jury service in the county. Upon such request, the board of jury commissioners shall be authorized and directed to remove the person's name from the jury list inactivate such person. The request for excusal shall be made to the board or its clerk in writing and shall be accompanied by an affidavit giving providing the person's name, age, and such other information as the board may require. The board of jury commissioners of each county shall make available affidavit forms for the purposes of this subsection. (c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term:
(A) 'Ordered military duty' means 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 which requires a service member to be at least 50 miles from his or her home. (B) 'Service member' means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States Armed armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard who was on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer. (2) Any service member on ordered military duty and or the spouse of any such service member who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty upon presentation of either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer of such duty a valid military identification card and execution of an affidavit in the form required by the court for deferral or excusal under this paragraph. (d) The court shall notify the clerk of its excuse or deferment of a person's jury service."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-3, relating to terms of service on jury, as follows:

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"15-12-3. No person shall be compellable to serve on the grand or trial jury of the superior court or on any jury in other courts for more than four weeks in any year. No person shall be allowed to serve on the trial jury of the superior court or as tales juror in any criminal case or on any jury in other courts for more than four weeks in any one year unless he or she is actually engaged in the trial of a case when the four weeks expire, in which case he or she shall be discharged as soon as the case is decided."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-4, relating to ineligibility of juror to serve at next succeeding term of court, as follows:
"15-12-4. (a) Any juror person who has served as a grand or trial juror at any session of the superior or state courts, state courts, or city courts shall be ineligible for duty as a juror at the next succeeding term of the court in which he such person has previously served but shall be eligible to serve at the next succeeding term of court for a different level of court. Nothing contained in this subsection shall prevent any trial juror from serving as a grand juror at the next term of the superior court of his county. This subsection shall not apply to any court in any county wherein the grand jury box contains not exceeding 100 names and the trial jury box contains not exceeding 350 names. (b) In addition to any other qualifications provided under this chapter, no person shall be qualified to serve as a juror under this chapter unless that person is a citizen of the United States. When the name of any juror who is disqualified by subsection (a) of this Code section is drawn, the same shall not be recorded as a juror but shall be returned to the box from which it was drawn; and the drawing shall be continued until the jury is secured."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-7, relating to compensation of court bailiffs and expense allowance for jurors to be fixed by the grand jury, as follows:
"(2) An expense allowance for jurors in the superior courts of such counties for the next succeeding year, such expense allowance not to be less than $5.00 nor to exceed $50.00 per diem. The same expense allowance shall be allowed to jurors of the several state courts and special courts as is allowed jurors in the superior court of the county in which the state or special court is located. The expense allowance of tales jurors shall be the same as that of a regularly drawn trial juror; and"
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-9, relating to expense allowance of jurors who appear but are not sworn, as follows:
"15-12-9. The grand and trial jurors who are drawn for service and persons who appear in answer

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to the summons for trial or grand jury service shall receive the expense allowance for the day of their appearance even if they are not sworn as jurors."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-10, relating to juror's failure to appear, as follows:
"15-12-10. If any person is drawn as a juror and duly summoned to appear as such a juror at court, or summoned as a tales juror, and neglects or refuses to appear, or if any juror absents himself or herself without leave of the court, said neglect, refusal, or absence may, after notice and hearing, be punished as contempt of court."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-11, relating to appointment of court personnel in certain counties, as follows:
"15-12-11. (a) In all counties having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census, the judges of the superior court of such counties, by a majority vote of all of them, shall have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court. The appointments to such positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by the judges without regard to any other system or rules, such personnel to serve at the pleasure of the judges. The salaries and expenses of the personnel and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of the personnel shall be as prescribed by the judges. (b) All prospective Prospective jurors in all counties may be required to answer written questionnaires, as may be determined and submitted by the judges of such counties, concerning their qualifications as jurors. In propounding the court's questions, the judges court may consider the suggestions of counsel. In the court's questionnaire and during voir dire examination, judges should ensure that the privacy of prospective jurors is reasonably protected and that the questioning by counsel is consistent with the purpose of the voir dire process. (c) Juror questionnaires shall be confidential and shall be exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Code Section 50-18-70; provided, however, that jury questionnaires shall be provided to the court and to the parties at any stage of the proceedings, including pretrial, trial, appellate, or post-conviction proceedings, and shall be made a part of the record under seal. The information disclosed to a party pursuant to this subsection shall only be used by the parties for purposes of pursuing a claim, defense, or other issue in the case. (c)(d) In the event any prospective juror fails or refuses to answer the questionnaire, the jury clerk shall report the failure or refusal to the court together with the facts

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concerning the same, and the court shall have such jurisdiction as is provided by law for subpoena, attachment, and contempt powers. (d)(e) This Code section shall be supplemental to other provisions of law, with a view toward efficient and orderly handling of jury selection and the administration of justice."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-20, relating to the board of jury commissioners, as follows:
"15-12-20. (a) In each county, there shall be a six-member board of jury commissioners, whose appointed by the chief judge of the superior court. The members of such board shall be discreet persons who are not practicing attorneys at law nor or county officers, who shall be appointed by the chief judge of the superior court. (b) Absent promulgation of a court rule pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section specifying a lesser number, the board of jury commissioners shall be composed of six members. When the board is composed of six members, on the first appointment two shall be appointed for two years, two for four years, and two for six years. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of six years. The first appointments to the board shall be fixed in such a manner that not more than two members' terms shall expire during any calendar year. The chief judge shall adjust the composition and terms of members of the board in office if more than two members' terms expire during any calendar year. Successors to members of the board originally appointed shall be appointed for a term of six years. No person who has served for more than three years as a jury commissioner shall be eligible or shall be appointed to succeed himself or herself as a member of the board of jury commissioners. (c) In any county the chief judge of the superior court may establish by court rule duly published and filed a board of jury commissioners composed of not less than three nor more than five members. In counties in which the numerical composition of the board has been established by court rule, the first appointments to the board shall be fixed in such a manner that not more than one member's term shall expire during any calendar year. The chief judge shall adjust the composition and terms of members of the board in office at the time of the publication of the court rule. Successors to members of the board originally appointed under the provisions of a court rule shall be appointed for a term of six years. (d) In all cases, the The chief judge shall have the right authority to remove the jury commissioners at any time, in his discretion, for cause and appoint successors. However, no person who has served for more than three years as a jury commissioner shall be eligible or shall be appointed to succeed himself as a member of the board of jury commissioners."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23, relating to the clerk of board of jury commissioners, as follows:

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"(b)(1) In all counties of this state having a population of not less than 183,000 and not more than 216,000 according to the United States decennial census for 1990 or any such future census where the chief superior court judge of the county had the power to appoint a jury clerk on January 1, 2011, the chief judge of the superior court of such counties shall continue to have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court, and the appointments to these positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by said judge without regard to any other system or rules, said personnel to serve at the pleasure of said judge, and the salaries and expenses thereof, and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court, and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of said personnel shall be as prescribed by said judge. (2) All prospective jurors in such counties shall be required to answer questionnaires as may be determined and submitted by said chief judge of such counties concerning their qualifications as jurors. (3) In the event any such person fails or refuses to answer such questionnaire, the aforesaid jury clerk shall report such failure or refusal to the court, together with the facts concerning the same, and the court shall have such jurisdiction as is now provided by law for subpoena, attachment, and contempt powers. (4) This subsection shall be in addition and supplemental to other provisions provided by law, with a view toward efficient and orderly handling of jury selection and the administration of justice."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-24, relating to compensation of jury commissioners and clerk, as follows:
"15-12-24. Jury commissioners shall receive $50.00 for each day's service in per diem for revising the county master jury lists, to be paid from funds from the county treasury. The clerk of the board shall receive $50.00 to be paid in like manner. The chief judge of the superior court of the judicial circuit in which the county lies shall have the right, subject to the approval of the governing authority of the county, to increase the compensation provided by this Code section for the jury commissioners and clerk in an amount not exceeding $100.00 for each day's service per diem, to be paid in like manner."
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40, relating to compilation, maintenance, and revision of jury list, as follows:
"15-12-40. (a) Nonmechanical procedure.
(1) At least biennially, unless otherwise directed by the chief judge of the superior court, the board of jury commissioners shall compile, maintain, and revise a trial jury list of upright and intelligent citizens of the county to serve as trial jurors and a grand jury list of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens of the county to

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serve as grand jurors. In composing the trial jury list, the board of jury commissioners shall select a fairly representative cross section of the intelligent and upright citizens of the county. In composing the grand jury list, the board of jury commissioners shall select a fairly representative cross section of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens of the county. In carrying out revisions of the trial jury list and grand jury list on or after July 1, 2002, the board of jury commissioners shall make use of all of the following:
(A) A list of all residents of the county who are the holders of drivers' licenses or personal identification cards issued by the Department of Driver Services pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40; and the Department of Driver Services shall periodically make such a list available to the board of jury commissioners of each county; (B) The registered voters list in the county; and (C) Any other list of persons resident in the county as may be deemed appropriate by the board of jury commissioners. The Department of Driver Services shall provide a list, which includes the name, address, date of birth, gender, driver's license or personal identification card number issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the Department of Driver Services for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, racial and ethnic information, to the board of jury commissioners of each county. No jury list compiled prior to July 1, 2002, shall be rendered invalid by the use of or a failure to make use of the sources specified in this Code section; but each revision of the jury list on or after that date shall make use of all such sources to the extent actually available to the board of jury commissioners. (2) The grand jury list shall not exceed two-fifths of the number of citizens on the county's most recent trial jury list. (3) Once filed, the lists so created shall constitute the body of trial and grand jurors for the county, respectively. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no new names shall be added to either list until those names originally selected have been completely exhausted or until a revised list has been properly created. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. (1) In any county using a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechanical or electronic means in conformance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-42, the board of jury commissioners shall compile and maintain a trial jury list and a grand jury list in conformance with paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (2) Once the trial or grand jury lists, or both, are established, the board of jury commissioners may revise such lists from time to time by adding new names to the lists, correcting names and other data on the lists, and deleting names from the lists by reason of death or other legal cause. (3) The trial jury box for the county shall be taken from the trial jury list established by the board of jury commissioners, and the grand jury box for the county shall be

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taken from the grand jury list established by the board of jury commissioners. The information contained in the trial and grand jury boxes shall be stored in a security data processing storage bank from which all trial or grand juries in the county shall be selected as provided in the plan adopted pursuant to Code Section 15-12-42. (4) The number of citizens in the grand jury box shall be established by the board of jury commissioners but shall contain, as a minimum, a number equal to four times the number of grand jurors required to be drawn in the county annually, but not to exceed 5,000 grand jurors. (5) At each selection of trial or grand jurors, the computer shall be programmed to scan the entire appropriate jury box under the formula and plan adopted by the court pursuant to Code Section 15-12-42. (6) In any county utilizing a plan for the selection of persons for the trial and grand jury boxes by mechanical or electronic means in conformance with paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-42, the trial or grand jury box for the county may be compiled from the trial or grand jury list of the county by mechanical or electronic means as provided for in the plan. (c) Other disposition or transfer. In any county in which more than 70 percent of the population of the county according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census resides on property of the United States government which is exempt from taxation by this state, the population of the county for the purpose of this Code section shall be deemed to be the total population of the county minus the population of the county which resides on property of the United States government other than persons who reside on property of the United States government within such county who are registered voters according to the official registered voters list of the county as most recently revised by the county board of registrars or other county election officials and any persons who reside on property of the United States government within such county who are not registered voters and who have requested in writing to the board of jury commissioners that their names be included on the list from which citizens are selected to serve as jurors and grand jurors by the board of jury commissioners. (d) Assistance of the Administrative Office of the Courts. (1) The Administrative Office of the Courts may assist the clerk of the superior court or the jury clerk, whichever is applicable, by providing a list of county citizens who the Administrative Office of the Courts certifies are prima facie eligible persons for consideration as jurors on the traverse and grand jury pools. (2) The Department of Driver Services shall provide the Administrative Office of the Courts the list required by subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of this Code section and the information set forth in the undesignated text of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (3) The Secretary of State shall provide the Administrative Office of the Courts the list of registered voters and list of convicted felons. (e) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."

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SECTION 16. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40.1, relating to the requirement of United States citizenship, as follows:
"15-12-40.1. In addition to any other qualifications provided under this article, no person shall be qualified to serve as a juror under this article unless that person is a citizen of the United States. (a) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, the council shall compile a state-wide master jury list. The council shall facilitate updating of all information relative to jurors on the state-wide master jury list and county master jury lists. (b) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, upon the council's request, the Department of Driver Services shall provide the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts a list, which includes the name, address, city of residence, date of birth, gender, driver's license or personal identification card number issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the Department of Driver Services for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, racial and ethnic information. The Department of Driver Services shall also provide the address, effective date, document issue date, and document expiration date; shall indicate whether the document is a driver's license or a personal identification card; and shall exclude persons whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked due to a felony conviction. Such lists shall be in electronic format as required by the council. (c) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, upon request by the council, the Secretary of State shall provide to the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts, without cost, the list of registered voters, including the voter's date of birth, gender, race, social security number, driver's license number, and when it is available, the voter's ethnicity. It shall also be the duty of the Secretary of State to provide the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts, in electronic format, with a copy of the lists of persons:
(1) Who have been convicted of felonies in state or federal courts who have not had their civil rights restored or who have been declared mentally incompetent; and (2) Whose voting rights have been removed which are provided to the county board of registrars by the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 21-2-231. (d) Each county's board of jury commissioners shall obtain its county master jury list from the council. The council shall disseminate, in electronic format, a county master jury list to the respective counties' boards of jury commissioners once each calendar year. The council shall determine the fee to be assessed each county board of jury commissioners for such list, provided that such fee shall not exceed 3 per name on the list. The council shall invoice each county board of jury commissioners upon the delivery of the county master jury list, and the county board of jury commissioners shall remit payment within 30 days of the invoice. (e) In each county, upon court order, the clerk shall choose a random list of persons

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from the county master jury list to comprise the venire."
SECTION 17. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40.2, relating to the list of convicted felons and mentally ill provided to the board of jury commissioners, as follows:
"15-12-40.2. It shall be the duty of the county board of registrars to provide the board of jury commissioners with a copy of the lists of persons who have been convicted of felonies in state or federal courts or who have been declared mentally incompetent and whose voting rights have been removed, which lists are provided to the county board of registrars by the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 21-2-231. Upon receipt of such list, it shall be the duty of the board of jury commissioners to remove such names from the trial and grand jury lists and to mail a notice of such action and the reason therefor to the last known address of such persons by first-class mail. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 18. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-41, relating to order of revision of jury list, as follows:
"15-12-41. On failure of the commissioners of any county to revise the jury list as provided in Code Section 15-12-40, the judge of the superior court of the county shall order the revision made at such time as he or she may direct. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 19. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-42, relating to selection of jurors, as follows:
"15-12-42. (a) Nonmechanical procedure.
(1) The jury commissioners shall place tickets containing all the names of grand jurors in a box to be provided at public expense, which box shall contain compartments marked number 'one' and number 'two,' from which grand jurors shall be drawn; the commissioners shall place the tickets containing all the names of trial jurors in a separate box from which trial jurors shall be drawn, the box having two separate compartments similar in design to the grand jurors' box. The tickets with the jurors' names shall be placed in compartment number 'one.' When each ticket is drawn and the name thereon is recorded on the proper form or list, the ticket so drawn shall be placed in compartment number 'two.' Only when all the tickets have been drawn from compartment number 'one' may the process of drawing jurors' names from compartment number 'two' begin, and then only when all the tickets have been drawn from compartment number 'two' may the process of drawing jurors' names from compartment number 'one' begin again.

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(2) There shall only be one trial jury box for each county, that being the trial jury box prepared for the use of the superior court of each county. (3) All trial jurors' names for use in any court in the county shall be drawn from the one trial jury box. The judge of any court shall draw the jurors' names as the need for the services of jurors shall arise in his or her court. The judge of any court held outside of the county courthouse using the trial jury box shall draw his or her juries in the courthouse and in the presence of the clerk or a deputy clerk of the superior court. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. (1) In lieu of the procedure set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section, the chief judge of the superior court in any county having facilities available for the implementation of this subsection, with the concurrence of the other judge or judges of the superior court, may establish a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors in such county by mechanical or electronic means. The plan shall be established by a duly published and filed rule of the court. The clerk of the superior court, as clerk of the board of jury commissioners, shall implement and maintain the jury selection process established by the plan. (2) The plan:
(A) Shall provide for a fair, impartial, and objective method of selecting persons for jury service with the aid of mechanical or electronic equipment, using the jury boxes compiled in accordance with Code Section 15-12-40; (B) Shall contain adequate safeguards relative to the creation, handling, maintenance, processing, and storage of magnetic tapes, data banks, and other materials and records used in the selection process; (C) Shall contain such other regulations and guidelines as are necessary to fully implement this subsection and to facilitate the use of the plan for the selection of persons for jury service by all of the courts in such county; and (D) May be amended from time to time as necessary to keep the entire jury selection process updated. (3) In any county in which a plan has been established under this subsection such plan shall conform as nearly as practicable to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section. However, where the computer data storage cell is used as the jury box, the provisions contained in such paragraphs shall not apply. (4) In any county having facilities available for the implementation of this subsection, the chief judge of the superior court, with the concurrence of the other judge or judges of the superior court, may establish a plan by a duly published and filed rule of court for the trial and grand jury boxes for the county to be taken from the trial or grand jury lists established by the board of jury commissioners by mechanical or electronic procedures. Such plan: (A) Shall provide for a fair, impartial, and objective method of selecting persons for inclusion in the trial or grand jury box with the aid of mechanical or electronic equipment and for a system of allowing jurors the greatest opportunity to serve, using the jury lists compiled by the board of jury commissioners in accordance with Code Section 15-12-40;

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(B) Shall contain adequate safeguards relative to the creation, handling, maintenance, processing, and storage of magnetic tapes, data banks, and other materials and records used in the process of composing and maintaining the trial and grand jury boxes; (C) Shall contain such other regulations and guidelines as are necessary to fully implement this subsection; and (D) May be amended from time to time as necessary to keep the trial and grand jury box composition process updated. (c) Contract for mechanical or electronic juror selection. A county utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors may, under proper court rule, contract for the drawing of their respective trial and grand jurors with any entity with which a county may contract under Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I, subparagraph (a) of the Constitution and with any private business or entity within this state, but any such contract shall ensure that proper safeguards are maintained as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section. The drawing may be held outside of the county so contracting by a judge of the circuit or his or her designee upon proper posting and advertising in the county legal organ of the rule of court allowing this service to be performed for the county. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 20. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-43, relating to jury list book or computer printout, as follows:
"15-12-43. (a) The clerk of the superior court shall make out, in a book, lists of the names contained in the grand jury box and in the trial jury box, respectively, alphabetically arranged, and shall place the book in his or her office after the lists therein have been certified by the clerk and commissioners to contain, respectively, all the names placed in the jury boxes. (b) In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of trial and grand jurors, a computer printout, alphabetically arranged, shall constitute the official jury list. The clerk of the superior court shall bind such list after it has been certified by the clerk and the jury commissioners to contain, respectively, all of the names in the electronic data cell comprising the jury boxes. (c) Each time the jury box is updated by the board of jury commissioners, an amended list shall be made out by the clerk showing all changes contained in the subsequent list. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 21. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
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or his or her attorney, the clerk shall make available for review by such persons the county master jury list."
SECTION 22. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-44, relating to procedures on loss or destruction of jury box or jury list, as follows:
"15-12-44. (a) Nonmechanical procedure. When the jury list and jury box, or either, are lost or destroyed between the time of drawing juries and the beginning of the term for which the drawing was made, or before the service of the precepts on the persons named therein, the chief judge of the circuit in which such loss or destruction occurs, immediately on being informed thereof, shall issue an order to the jury commissioners of the county to meet at the county site and prepare a list of citizens eligible to serve as jurors under the Constitution of the state, which list shall contain the names of not less than two-thirds of the upright and intelligent citizens of the county. From this list the commissioners shall select a sufficient number, not exceeding two-fifths of the whole, taking for this purpose the names of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens, and, from the list so selected, shall at once proceed to draw 30 names of persons to serve as grand jurors at the next term of the court. From the remaining threefifths of the names on the list, the commissioners shall then proceed to draw, in the same manner, not less than 36 to serve as trial jurors at the next term of the court. When the drawings have been completed, the commissioners shall immediately make out and deliver to the clerk of the superior court correct lists of the grand and trial jurors so drawn, and the clerk shall at once deliver to the sheriff, or to the coroner in case the sheriff shall be disqualified, proper precepts containing the names of the persons drawn to serve as grand and trial jurors, respectively, to be served personally, as required by law. The persons so drawn and served, if otherwise eligible, shall be competent to serve as jurors during the term for which they were drawn, without regard to the time of the preparation of the list, the drawing of the jurors, or the date of the service of the venire on the persons whose names are contained therein. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, all the information contained on the jury lists and in the jury box shall be recorded on microfilm and stored in the vault by the superior court clerk. In the event the information in the storage cell is destroyed or otherwise lost, the microfilm shall be used to reprogram the computer and to create a new storage cell. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 23. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
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against catastrophic, routine, or any other form of loss or destruction, and on and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the council shall develop, implement, and provide a state-wide system to ensure that jury data for all counties of this state shall be systematically preserved in perpetuity and that all jury list data can be restored in the event of loss."
SECTION 24. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-45, relating to loss or destruction of precepts, as follows:
"15-12-45. (a) In case the precepts containing the names of grand and trial jurors drawn for any term of the court, or either of such precepts, are lost or destroyed before the persons named in them, or in either of them, have been served and there is no record or official list of the names contained in the original precepts so lost or destroyed, the jury commissioners of the county shall meet immediately on being informed of such loss or destruction and shall draw and deliver to the clerk of the court lists of the jurors so drawn. The clerk shall forthwith prepare and deliver to the proper officer new precepts to be served personally. The persons so drawn, listed, and served, if otherwise competent under the Constitution of this state, shall be competent and compellable to serve as jurors for the term for which they were drawn, without regard to the date of the drawing and delivering of the lists to the clerk or the date of the issuing or service of the precepts. (b) In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-44 shall be applied in the event the precepts described in subsection (a) of this Code section are lost or destroyed prior to service on the persons named therein. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 25. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-46, relating to adjournment of term pending drawing of jurors, as follows:
"15-12-46. If juries have not been drawn chosen for any regular term of the superior court and there is not sufficient time for drawing choosing and summoning prospective jurors to serve at the regular term, the judge of the superior court for the county in which the failure has occurred, by order passed at chambers, may adjourn the court to another day, may require the requisite number of prospective grand and trial jurors to be summoned, and may enforce their attendance at the term so called."
SECTION 26. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-60, relating to qualifications of grand jurors, as follows:

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"15-12-60. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, all citizens of this state 18 years of age or older who are not incompetent because of mental illness or mental retardation, and who have resided in the county for at least six months preceding the time of service, and who are the most experienced, upright, and intelligent persons are shall be qualified and liable to serve as grand jurors unless otherwise exempted by law. (b) The following persons are incompetent shall not be eligible to serve as grand jurors:
(1) Any person who holds any elective office in state or local government or who has held any such office within a period of two years preceding the time of service as a grand juror; and (2) Any person who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned or had his or her civil rights restored."
SECTION 27. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-61, relating to number of grand jurors, as follows:
"(b) The grand jury shall be authorized to request the foreman or clerk foreperson of the previous grand jury to appear before it for the purpose of reviewing and reporting the actions of the immediately preceding grand jury if the succeeding grand jury determines that such service would be beneficial. While serving a succeeding grand jury, the foreman or clerk foreperson of the immediately preceding grand jury shall receive the same compensation as do other members of the grand jury. Any person serving as foreman or clerk foreperson of a grand jury and then being requested to report to an immediately succeeding grand jury shall not be eligible to again serve as a grand juror during for one year following the conclusion of such earlier service."
SECTION 28. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-62, relating to selection of grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-62. (a) The judges of the superior courts, at the close of each term, in open court, shall unlock the box and break the seal and shall cause to be drawn from compartment number 'one' not less than 18 nor more than 75 names to serve as grand jurors at the next term of the court, all of which names shall be deposited in compartment number 'two.' When all the names have been drawn out of compartment number 'one,' then the drawing shall commence from compartment number 'two,' and the tickets shall be returned to number 'one,' and so on alternately. No name so deposited in the box shall, on any pretense whatever, be thrown out of it or destroyed except when it is satisfactorily shown to the judge that the juror is dead, removed out of the county, or otherwise disqualified by law. (b) In those counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply. Rather, the judges of the

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superior court shall draw a grand jury from the 'electronic jury box' in the same manner and under the same plan that trial juries are drawn. They shall draw not less than 18 nor more than 75 names to serve as grand jurors at the next term of court. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 29. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-62.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the clerk shall choose a sufficient number of persons to serve as grand jurors. The clerk, not less than 20 days before the commencement of each term of court at which a regular grand jury is impaneled, shall issue summonses by mail to the persons chosen for grand jury service. The clerk shall choose grand jurors in the manner specified by and in accordance with the rules adopted by the Supreme Court."
SECTION 30. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-63, relating to separate drawings for each week authorized, as follows:
"15-12-63. When the superior court is held for longer than one week, the presiding judge may draw separate panels of grand jurors direct the clerk to choose separate grand juries for each week if, in his opinion, the public interest requires it."
SECTION 31. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-64, relating to procedure where judge has failed to draw grand jury, as follows:
"15-12-64. Whenever from any cause the judge fails to draw a grand jury as provided in Code Section 15-12-62, the judge of the probate court of the county in which such failure occurred, together with the jury commissioners and the clerk of the superior court, shall meet at the courthouse at least 20 days prior to the next ensuing term of the court, whether such term is a regular or special term, and then and there shall draw grand jurors to serve at that term, which proceedings shall be duly entered by the clerk on the minutes of the court and shall be signed by the judge of the probate court. This Code section shall stand repealed reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 32. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-65, relating to service of summons, as follows:
"15-12-65. (a) Counties utilizing nonmechanical selection procedures. Within 30 days after the grand jurors have been drawn by a judge of the superior court or within five days after

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they have been drawn by the judge of the probate court and the commissioners as provided in Code Section 15-12-64, the clerk of the superior court shall issue and deliver to the sheriff or his or her deputy a precept containing the names of the persons drawn as grand jurors. Upon the receipt of the precept, the sheriff or his or her deputy shall cause the persons whose names are therein written to be served personally or by leaving the summons at their most notorious places of residence at least ten days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend; provided, however, the sheriff may, in his or her discretion, serve the persons whose names appear on the precept by sending the summons by certified United States mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, addressed to their most notorious places of abode at least 15 days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation. (b) Counties utilizing mechanical or electronic selection procedures. In those counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, the sheriff of the county may authorize the clerk in writing to mail all summonses by first-class mail addressed to the jurors' most notorious places of abode at least 25 days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation. This subsection shall in no way affect the provisions for drawing jurors and the service upon jurors by other courts in the county. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 33. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-65.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the clerk shall be authorized to mail all summonses by first-class mail addressed to the prospective jurors' most notorious places of abode at least 25 days prior to the date of the court the prospective jurors shall attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation."
SECTION 34. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-66, relating to tales jurors, as follows:
"15-12-66. When from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the panel of jurors, the judge shall draw tales jurors from the jury boxes of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon the jurors so drawn. When the sheriff or his or her deputy is disqualified to summon tales jurors, they may be summoned by the coroner or such other person as the judge may appoint. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."

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SECTION 35. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-66.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the panel of jurors, the clerk shall choose prospective trial jurors from the county master jury list and summon the jurors so chosen."
SECTION 36. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 15-1282, relating to change of venue in criminal grand jury investigation, as follows:
"(a) The judges of the superior courts are authorized and empowered to transfer the investigation by a grand jury from the county where the crime was committed to the grand jury in any other county in the this state when it appears that a qualified grand jury cannot be had for the purpose of such investigation in the county where the crime was committed. The grand jury box county master jury list shall be exhausted in trying to secure a qualified jury before a transfer of the investigation shall be made, unless the accused consents to a transfer." "(d) The sheriff and the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the crime was committed shall be qualified and authorized to perform the duties of such officers in the same manner as if there had been no change of venue. Any order or summons issued in connection with the investigation or trial shall be as binding as if no change of venue had been made."
SECTION 37. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-100, relating to the procedure for impaneling special grand jury, as follows:
"(b) Until 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the The chief judge of the superior court of the county shall submit the question of impaneling a special grand jury to the judges of the superior court of the county and, if a majority of the total number of the judges vote in favor of impaneling a special grand jury, the members of a special grand jury shall be drawn in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-62. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the chief judge of the superior court of the county shall submit the question of impaneling a special grand jury to the judges of the superior court of the county and, if a majority of the total number of the judges vote in favor of impaneling a special grand jury, the members of a special grand jury shall be chosen in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-62.1. Any special grand jury shall consist of not less than 16 nor more than 23 persons. The foreman foreperson of any special grand jury shall be selected in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-67."
SECTION 38. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-120, relating to selection and summoning of trial jurors, as follows:

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"15-12-120. Trial juries shall be selected as provided in Code Sections 15-12-40 and 15-12-42. At the same time and in the same manner that grand juries are drawn, the judge of the superior court shall draw names to serve as trial jurors for the trial of civil and criminal cases in the court. Such trial jurors shall be summoned in the same manner as is provided in Code Section 15-12-65 for summoning grand jurors. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 39. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-120.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, trial juries shall be chosen from a county master jury list. The presiding judge shall order the clerk to choose the number of jurors necessary to conduct the business of the court. The clerk shall choose the names of persons to serve as trial jurors for the trial of civil and criminal cases in the court. Such trial jurors shall be summoned in the same manner as provided in Code Section 15-12-65.1."
SECTION 40. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-121, relating to procedure where judge fails to draw jurors, as follows:
"15-12-121. Whenever the presiding judge of the superior court fails to draw juries at any regular term of the court, the jury commissioners may draw trial jurors at the same time and in the same manner as grand jurors are drawn in such cases. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 41. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-124, relating to tales jurors in civil actions, as follows:
"15-12-124. When from challenge or from any other cause there is not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete a panel of trial jurors, the judge shall draw tales jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon the jurors so drawn. When the sheriff or his or her deputy is disqualified to summon tales jurors, they may be summoned by the coroner or such other person as the judge may appoint after their names have first been drawn from the jury box by the judge as above provided. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 42. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
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from any other cause there is not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete a panel of trial jurors, the clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned additional prospective trial jurors."
SECTION 43. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-125, relating to demand of jury panels for misdemeanor trials, as follows:
"15-12-125. For the trial of misdemeanors in all courts, each party may demand a full panel of 12 competent and impartial jurors from which to select a jury. When one or more of the regular panel of trial jurors is absent or for any reason disqualified, the judge, at the request of counsel for either party, shall cause the panel to be filled by additional competent and impartial jurors to the number of 12 before requiring the parties or their counsel to strike a jury. From this panel, the defendant accused and the state shall each have the right to challenge three jurors peremptorily. The defendant accused and the state shall exercise their challenges as provided in Code Section 15-12-166. The remaining six jurors shall constitute the jury."
SECTION 44. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-126, relating to additional jurors in misdemeanor cases, as follows:
"15-12-126. When the regular panels of trial jurors cannot be furnished to make up panels of the correct number from which to take juries in misdemeanor cases because of the absence of any of such panels, where they, or any part of them, are engaged in the consideration of a case, the presiding judge may cause the panels to be filled by summoning such numbers of persons who are competent jurors as may be necessary to fill the panels. Such panels shall be used as the regular panels are used. The presiding judge shall draw the additional competent and impartial jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon them in the event that there are not sufficient jurors. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 45. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section to read as follows:
"15-12-126.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when the regular panels of trial jurors cannot be furnished to make up panels of the correct number from which to take juries in misdemeanor cases because of the absence of any of such panels, where jurors, or any part of a panel, are engaged in the consideration of a case, the presiding judge may cause the panels to be filled by summoning such numbers of persons who are competent jurors as may be necessary to fill the panels. Such panels shall be used as the regular panels are used. The clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned additional prospective trial jurors."

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SECTION 46. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-127, relating to separate panels to be drawn for each week, as follows:
"15-12-127. When the court is held for longer than one week, the presiding judge shall draw separate panels of trial jurors for each week of the court. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 47. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-128, relating to term of service as tales juror, as follows:
"15-12-128. No person shall be competent or compellable to serve as a tales juror upon the trial jury in a court for more than two weeks at any one term. However, this Code section shall not apply to any person regularly drawn for jury duty nor to jurors actually engaged in the trial of a case at the expiration of the two weeks. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 48. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-129, relating to drawing of juries where necessary, as follows:
"15-12-129. Whenever the session of any court of record is prolonged beyond the week or period for which juries were drawn at the close of the preceding term, or where the judge anticipates that the same is about to be so prolonged, or where from any other cause the court has convened or is about to convene and there have been no juries drawn for the same, the judge, in the manner prescribed for drawing juries at the close of the regular term, shall draw such juries as may be necessary and shall cause them to be summoned. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 49. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-129.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, whenever the session of any court of record is prolonged beyond the week or period for which jurors were electronically selected at the close of the preceding term, or where the judge anticipates that the same is about to be so prolonged, or where from any other cause the court has convened or is about to convene and there have been no jurors chosen for the same, the clerk, in the same manner prescribed for choosing prospective jurors at the close of the regular term, shall choose the names of prospective jurors and shall cause them to be summoned."

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SECTION 50. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-130, relating to when jurors selected for service in superior court may serve other courts with concurrent jurisdiction, as follows:
"15-12-130. (a) In any county of this state where there is located any court or courts having countywide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state to try any, all, or any type of case not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts of this state, any prospective trial juror drawn, selected, and summoned for service in the trial of civil and criminal cases in the superior court of such county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a prospective juror in any such other court or courts located in the county for the same period of time as he or she is competent and qualified to serve as a prospective trial juror in the superior court of the county. (b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applicable only if:
(1) At the time the names of trial jurors are drawn by the judge of the superior court in accordance with Code Section 15-12-120, the judge who draws the jurors shall announce in open court the name or names of the court or courts other than the superior court wherein the jurors shall be competent and qualified to serve by virtue of this Code section; (2) The precept issued by the clerk of the superior court in accordance with Code Section 15-12-65 shows that the jurors listed thereon are qualified and competent to serve as jurors in courts other than the superior court and shows the name of such court or courts; and (3) The summons served upon or sent to each of the jurors pursuant to Code Section 15-12-65 affirmatively shows the name of all the courts wherein the juror is eligible to serve. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 51. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-130.1. (a) On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, in any county of this state where there is located any court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state to try any, all, or any type of case not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts of this state, any prospective trial juror chosen and summoned for service in the trial of civil and criminal cases in the superior court of such county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a prospective juror in any such other court or courts located in the county for the same period of time as he or she is competent and qualified to serve as a prospective trial juror in the superior court of the county. (b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applicable only if an order is entered by the judges of the affected courts identifying the courts in which prospective jurors may

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serve."
SECTION 52. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-132, relating to oath of jury on voir dire, as follows:
"15-12-132. Each panel, prior to commencing voir dire, shall take the following oath:
'You shall give true answers to all questions as may be asked by the court or its authority, including all questions asked by the parties or their attorneys, concerning your qualifications as jurors in the case of ______________ (herein state the case). So help you God.' This oath shall be administered by the trial judge or the clerk of court."
SECTION 53. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-133, relating to right to individual examination of panel, as follows:
"15-12-133. In all civil cases, the parties thereto shall have the right to an individual examination of the panel of prospective jurors from which the jury is to be selected, without interposing any challenge. In all criminal cases, both the state and the defendant accused shall have the right to an individual examination of each prospective juror from which the jury is to be selected prior to interposing a challenge. The examination shall be conducted after the administration of a preliminary oath to the panel or in criminal cases after the usual voir dire questions have been put by the court. In the examination, the counsel for either party shall have the right to inquire of the individual prospective jurors examined touching any matter or thing which would illustrate any interest of the prospective juror in the case, including any opinion as to which party ought to prevail, the relationship or acquaintance of the prospective juror with the parties or counsel therefor, any fact or circumstance indicating any inclination, leaning, or bias which the prospective juror might have respecting the subject matter of the action or the counsel or parties thereto, and the religious, social, and fraternal connections of the prospective juror."
SECTION 54. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-139, relating to oath in criminal case, as follows:
"15-12-139. In all criminal cases, the following oath shall be administered to the trial jury:
'You shall well and truly try the issue formed upon this bill of indictment (or accusation) between the State of Georgia and (name of accused), who is charged with (here state the crime or offense), and a true verdict give according to the evidence. So help you God.' The judge or clerk of the court shall administer the oath to the jurors."

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SECTION 55. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-160, relating to required panel of jurors in felony trials, as follows:
"15-12-160. When any person stands indicted for a felony, the court shall have impaneled 30 jurors from which the defense and prosecution may strike jurors; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the court shall have impaneled 42 jurors from which the defense and state may strike jurors. If, for any reason, after striking from the panel there remain less than 12 qualified jurors to try the case, the presiding judge shall summon such numbers of persons who are competent prospective jurors as may be necessary to provide a full panel or successive panels. In making up the panel or successive panels, the presiding judge shall draw the tales jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon them. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 56. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-160.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when any person stands indicted for a felony, the court shall have impaneled 30 jurors from which the defense and prosecution may strike jurors; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the court shall have impaneled 42 jurors from which the defense and state may strike jurors. If, for any reason, after striking from the panel there remain fewer than 12 qualified jurors to try the case, the clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned such numbers of persons who are competent prospective jurors as may be necessary to provide a full panel or successive panels. In making up the panel or successive panels, the clerk shall choose the names of prospective trial jurors in the same manner as prospective trial jurors are chosen and cause such persons to be summoned."
SECTION 57. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-161, relating to assigning panel to defendant, as follows:
"15-12-161. The clerk shall make out three lists of each panel and shall furnish one to the prosecuting counsel and one to the counsel for the defense. The clerk shall then call over the panel and it shall be immediately put upon the accused provide the prosecuting attorney and the accused with the names and identifying information relative to prospective jurors for the case being tried."
SECTION 58. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-164, relating to questions on voir dire, as follows:

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"(b) Either the state or the defendant accused shall have the right to introduce evidence before the judge to show that a juror's answers, or any of them, are untrue. It shall be the duty of the judge to determine the truth of such answers as may be thus questioned before the court."
SECTION 59. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-165, relating to number of peremptory challenges, as follows:
"15-12-165. Every person accused of a felony may peremptorily challenge nine of the jurors impaneled to try him or her. The state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges allowed to the defendant accused; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the defendant accused may peremptorily challenge 15 jurors and the state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges."
SECTION 60. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-169, relating to the manner of selecting alternative jurors, as follows:
"15-12-169. Alternate jurors must shall be drawn from the same source and in the same manner and have the same qualifications as the jurors already sworn. They shall be subject to the same examination and challenges. The number of alternate jurors shall be determined by the court. The state and the defendant accused shall be entitled to as many peremptory challenges to alternate jurors as there are alternate jurors called. The peremptory challenges allowed to the state and to the defendant accused in such event shall be in addition to the regular number of peremptory challenges allowed in criminal cases to the defendant accused and to the state as provided by law. When two or more defendants accused are tried jointly, the number and manner of exercising peremptory challenges shall be determined as provided in Code Section 17-8-4. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 61. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-169.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, alternate jurors shall be chosen from the same county master jury list and in the same manner and have the same qualifications as the jurors already sworn. They shall be subject to the same examination and challenges. The number of alternate jurors shall be determined by the court. The state and the accused shall be entitled to as many peremptory challenges to alternate jurors as there are alternate jurors called. The peremptory challenges allowed to the state and to the accused in such event shall be in addition to the regular number of peremptory challenges allowed in criminal cases to the accused and to the state as

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provided by law. When two or more accused are tried jointly, the number and manner of exercising peremptory challenges shall be determined as provided in Code Section 17-8-4."
SECTION 62. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-16-21, relating to fees for sheriff's services, as follows:
"(a) For summoning each prospective juror, grand or trial, drawn to serve at any regular term of any city, state, or superior court or any tales juror, grand or trial juror, drawn during any term of any city, state, or superior court, the sheriff shall receive the sum of $1.00. In all counties in this state where the sheriff is paid a salary only, this Code section shall apply as far as fees to be charged, but all such fees shall be turned over to the county treasurer or fiscal officer of the county. This subsection shall stand reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 63. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-10-97, relating to intimidation or injury of grand or petit juror or court officer, as follows:
"(1) Endeavors to intimidate or impede any grand juror or petit trial juror or any officer in or of any court of this state or any court of any county or municipality of this state or any officer who may be serving at any proceeding in any such court while in the discharge of such juror's or officer's duties; (2) Injures any grand juror or petit trial juror in his or her person or property on account of any indictment or verdict assented to by him or her or on account of his or her being or having been such juror; or"
SECTION 64. Said title is further amended by revising division (9)(A)(xxxiv) of Code Section 16-14-3, relating to definitions for RICO, as follows:
"(xxxiv) Code Section 16-10-97, relating to intimidation of grand or petit trial juror or court officer;"
SECTION 65. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended by revising Code Section 21-2-231, relating to monthly transmittal of information to the Secretary of State and removal of persons from the list of electors, as follows:
"21-2-231. (a) Unless otherwise notified by the Secretary of State, the clerk of the superior court of each county Georgia Crime Information Center shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying dates of birth, social security numbers, and other information as

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prescribed by the Secretary of State, who were convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude in this state since during the preceding calendar month in that county reporting period. The Secretary of State may, by agreement with the commissioner of the Department of Corrections corrections, obtain criminal information relating to the conviction, sentencing, and completion of sentencing requirements of felonies involving moral turpitude. Additionally, the Secretary of State shall be authorized to obtain such criminal information relating to Georgia electors convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude, if possible, from other states a felony in another state, if such information is available. (a.1) The clerk of the superior court of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who identify themselves as not being citizens of the United States during their qualification to serve as a juror during the preceding calendar month in that county. (b) The judge of the probate court of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who were declared mentally incompetent during the preceding calendar month in the county and whose voting rights were removed. (c) Upon receipt of the lists described in subsections (a), (a.1), and (b) of this Code section and the lists of persons convicted of felonies in federal courts received pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1973gg-6(g), the Secretary of State shall transmit the names of such persons whose names appear on the list of electors to the appropriate county board of registrars who shall remove all such names from the list of electors and shall mail a notice of such action and the reason therefor to the last known address of such persons by first-class mail. (d) Unless otherwise notified by the Secretary of State, the local registrar of vital statistics of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who died during the preceding calendar month in the county. The Secretary of State may, by agreement with the commissioner of community health, obtain such information from the state registrar of vital statistics. Additionally, the Secretary of State is authorized to obtain such lists of deceased Georgia electors, if possible, from other states. (e) Upon receipt of the lists described in subsection (d) of this Code section, the Secretary of State or his or her designated agent shall remove all such names of deceased persons from the list of electors and shall notify the registrar in the county where the deceased person was domiciled at the time of his or her death. (f) County registrars shall initiate appropriate action regarding the right of an elector to remain on the list of qualified registered voters within 60 days after receipt of the

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information described in this Code section. Failure to take such action may subject the registrars or the county governing authority for whom the registrars are acting to a fine by the State Election Board. (g) The Secretary of State shall provide to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia not later than the last day of each month all information enumerated in subsections (a) through (d) of this Code section and Code Section 21-2-232 and a list of voters who have failed to vote and inactive voters, as identified pursuant to Code Sections 21-2-234 and 21-2-235. Such data shall only be used by the council, the council's vendors, and county boards of jury commissioners for maintenance of statewide master jury lists and county master jury lists. Such data shall be provided to the council or its vendors in the electronic format required by the council for such purposes."
SECTION 66. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising paragraph (7) of subsection (f) of Code Section 40-5-2, relating to keeping and furnishing of information on licensees, as follows:
"(7) The lists required to be made available to boards of jury commissioners, the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia, and the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to Code Section 15-12-40 or 15-12-40.1 regarding county residents who are the holders of drivers' licenses or personal identification cards issued pursuant to this chapter. Such lists shall identify each such person by name, address, date of birth, and gender, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the department for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, the department shall also provide such information. The department shall also provide the address, effective date, document issue date, and document expiration date and shall indicate whether the document is a driver's license or a personal identification card. Such information shall be provided to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia and the Administrative Office of the Courts upon request in the electronic format required by the council for such purposes and without any charge for such data."
SECTION 67. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising subsection (i) of Code Section 45-11-4, relating to unprofessional conduct, as follows:
"(i) If a true bill is returned by the grand jury, the indictment shall, as in other cases, be published in open court and shall be placed on the superior court criminal docket of cases to be tried by a petit trial jury."
SECTION 68. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-18-72, relating to when public

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disclosure of certain records is not required and the disclosure of exempting legal authority, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(4.2) Jury list data, including, but not limited to, persons' names, dates of birth, addresses, ages, race, gender, telephone numbers, social security numbers, and when it is available, the person's ethnicity, and other confidential identifying information that is collected and used by the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia for creating, compiling, and maintaining state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists for the purpose of establishing and maintaining county jury source lists pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 15; provided, however, that when ordered by the judge of a court having jurisdiction over a case in which a challenge to the array of the grand or trial jury has been filed, the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia or the clerk of the county board of jury commissioners of any county shall provide data within the time limit established by the court for the limited purpose of such challenge. Neither the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia nor the clerk of a county board of jury commissioners shall be liable for any use or misuse of such data;"

SECTION 69. This Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for 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.

SECTION 70. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone

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Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 1.

SB 191, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 199. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department and Commissioner of Insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall have the authority to impose penalties on persons who are or should have been licensed under Title 33 for certain violations; to provide for orders of restitution; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C

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Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

SB 199, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 203. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change certain resident independent adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster license requirements; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to SB 203:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change certain resident independent adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster license requirements; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(3.1) 'Automated claims adjudication system' means a preprogrammed computer

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system designed for the collection, data entry, calculation, and final resolution of property insurance claims used only for communications equipment as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 33-23-12 which:
(1) May only be utilized by a licensed independent adjuster, licensed agent, or supervised individuals operating pursuant to this paragraph; (2) Shall comply with all claims payment requirements of the Georgia Insurance Code; and (3) Shall be certified as compliant with this Code section by a licensed independent adjuster that is an officer of a business entity licensed under this chapter."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(8) An individual who collects claim information from, or furnishes claim information to, insureds or claimants, and who conducts data entry including entering data into an automated claims adjudication system, provided that the individual is an employee of a licensed independent adjuster or its affiliate where no more than 25 such persons are under the supervision of one licensed independent adjustor or licensed agent."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-23-5, relating to the qualifications and requirements for a license, as follows:
"33-23-5. (a) For the protection of the people of this state, the Commissioner shall not issue, continue, or permit to exist any license, except in compliance with this chapter and except as provided in Code Sections 33-23-3, 33-23-4, 33-23-12, 33-23-13, 33-23-14, 33-23-16, 33-23-17, 33-23-29, 33-23-29.1, and 33-23-37. The Commissioner shall not issue a license to any individual applicant for a license who does not meet or conform to qualifications or requirements set forth in paragraphs (1) through (7) of this subsection:
(1) The individual applicant shall be a resident of this state who shall reside and be present within this state for at least six months of every year or an individual whose principal place of business is within this state; provided, however, that in cities, towns, or trade areas, either unincorporated or composed of two or more incorporated cities or towns, located partly within and partly outside this state, requirements as to residence and principal place of business shall be deemed met if the residence or place of business is located in any part of the city, town, or trade area and if the other state in which the city, town, or trade area is located in part has established like requirements as to residence and place of business. The individual applying for an agent, adjuster, or counselor license shall be at least 18 years of age; (2) If applying for an agent's license for property and casualty insurance, the applicant shall not use or intend to use such license for the purpose of obtaining a

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rebate or commission upon controlled business; and the applicant shall not in any calendar year effect controlled business that will aggregate as much as 25 percent of the volume of insurance effected by such applicant during such year, as measured by the comparative amounts of premiums; (3) The individual applicant shall be of good character; (4) The individual applicant shall pass any written examination required for the license by this article, provided that:
(A) An individual who applies for an insurance agent's license in this state who was previously licensed for the same lines of authority in another state shall not be required to complete any prelicensing education or examination. This exemption shall only be available if the individual is currently licensed in that state or if the application is received within 90 days of the cancellation of the applicant's previous license and if the prior state issues a certification that, at the time of cancellation, the applicant was in good standing in that state or the state's producer data base records maintained by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, its affiliates, or subsidiaries indicate that the agent is or was licensed in good standing for the line of authority requested; and (B) An individual licensed as an insurance agent in another state who moves to this state shall make application within 90 days of establishing legal residence to become a resident licensee pursuant to Code Section 33-23-8. No prelicensing education or examination shall be required of that individual to obtain a license for any line of authority previously held in the prior state except where the Commissioner determines otherwise by rule or regulation; (5) If applying for a license as counselor, the applicant shall show that he or she either has had five years' experience as an agent, subagent, or adjuster or in some other phase of the insurance business or has sufficient teaching or educational qualifications or experience which, in the opinion of the Commissioner, has qualified the applicant to act as such counselor; and the applicant shall pass such examination as shall be required by the Commissioner unless such applicant is exempted by the Commissioner, based on the applicant's experience and qualifications and pursuant to a regulation adopted by the Commissioner; (6) If applying for an agent's license, limited subagent's license, or adjuster's license, no applicant shall be qualified therefor or be so licensed unless he or she has successfully completed classroom courses in insurance satisfactory to the Commissioner at a school which has been approved by the Commissioner; and (7) The Commissioner shall by rule or regulation establish criteria and procedures for the scope of prelicensing requirements and exemptions, if any, to the prelicensing or examination requirements. (b) An individual who was licensed as an agent, counselor, limited subagent, surplus line broker, or adjuster at the time such individual was employed by the Commissioner and who while so employed was employed in responsible insurance duties as a fulltime bona fide employee shall be permitted to reinstate his or her license upon termination of employment if written request is made within 90 days after the date of

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termination of employment with the Commissioner. (c) Active licensees who apply for additional licenses and individuals who apply for the reinstatement of a license prior to six months from the license expiration date shall not be required to submit fingerprints pursuant to Code Section 33-23-5.1. (d) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-5, no resident of Canada may be licensed as an independent adjuster pursuant to this Code section or may designate Georgia as their home state, unless such person successfully passed the adjuster examination and has complied with other applicable portions of this Code section."

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 33-23-29, relating to nonresident adjusters, to read as follows:
"(f) No resident of Canada may be licensed as a nonresident independent adjuster unless such person has obtained a resident or home state independent adjuster license."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Bethel of the 54th, Shafer of the 48th and Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the committee substitute LC 37 1201S to SB 203 by striking lines 32 through 108.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 203, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 206. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to SB 206:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to provide penalties for violations; 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 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, is amended by revising Code Section 27-2-31, relating to wildlife control permits, as follows:
"27-2-31. (a) The department is authorized to issue wildlife control permits authorizing the permittee to trap, transport and release, or kill wildlife and feral hogs where such action is otherwise prohibited by law or regulation:
(1) When the department determines that there is a substantial likelihood the presence of such wildlife or feral hogs will endanger or cause injury to persons or will destroy or damage agricultural crops, domestic animals, buildings, structures, or other personal property; (2) For the control of white-tailed deer on airport property; provided, however, that permits shall be issued under this paragraph for purposes of public safety, and the control of white-tailed deer for other purposes and the removal of black bear shall be as provided in Code Sections 27-2-18 and 27-3-21, respectively; (3) For fur-bearing animals, as defined in paragraph (31) of Code Section 27-1-2, to implement a bona fide wildlife management plan that has been approved by the department; and (4) For feral hogs, provided that all:
(A) All permitted activities must comply with all rules and regulations of the Georgia Department of Agriculture.; and
(B)(i) No person shall release any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another. (ii) Any person who violates division (i) of this subparagraph shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished as provided by Code Section 17-10-4; provided, however, that if a fine is imposed pursuant to such Code section, such fine shall be not less than $1,500.00. (iii) Any license or permit previously issued under this title to any person convicted of violating division (i) of this subparagraph shall by operation of law be revoked and shall not be reissued for a period of three years after the date of such conviction. The licensee or permit holder shall be notified of the revocation personally or by a letter sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the name and address indicated on the application for the license or permit, or both, or to the Secretary of State as provided in Code Section 27-2-24. (b) In issuing a wildlife control permit, the department shall prescribe the method, means, species, numbers, time limits, location, and any other conditions it deems necessary to ensure the continued viability of the wildlife population involved and to ensure that the public safety and interest are not compromised. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the taking of any species which is protected by the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, Public Law 93-205, as amended, or under any state law or regulation which has as its purpose the protection of endangered or threatened species."

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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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 206, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

At 6:00 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 6:30 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

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

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HB 133. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Rogers of the 26th, Rynders of the 152nd, Weldon of the 3rd, Knight of the 126th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 149. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Willard of the 49th, Cheokas of the 134th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, so as to provide for the termination of magistrates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 164. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Lucas of the 139th, Oliver of the 83rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
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 revise and add definitions relating to coin operated amusement machines; to provide for fees; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of certain fees as administrative costs; to provide that the commissioner is not authorized to impose any additional fee; to provide for noncash redemption by gift card; to prohibit local governments from prohibiting bona fide coin operated amusement machines or establishing the number of such machines in certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 197. By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th, Mitchell of the 88th, Horne of the 71st and Hembree of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing

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emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State Institutions and Property Committee.
HB 203. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Bearden of the 68th, Frazier of the 123rd, Harden of the 28th, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to investigate or disciple peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 234. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset from the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 265. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Ralston of the 7th, Abrams of the 84th, Willard of the 49th, Golick of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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HB 307. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 324. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Collins of the 27th, Cooper of the 41st, Gardner of the 57th and Murphy of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the habilitation of the developmentally disabled generally, so as to revise definitions; to repeal various obsolete provisions relating to procedures for obtaining services from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities relative to developmentally disabled persons; to provide for hearings by administrative law judges; to eliminate hearing examiners; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 325. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Casas of the 103rd and Dutton of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 332. By Representative Parsons of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Universal Access Fund, so as to

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eliminate unnecessary regulation by revising certain provisions related to such fund; to provide for an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
HB 341. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Heard of the 114th and Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic stock and mutual insurers, so as to provide for the establishment of limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for investment of funds; to provide for organization; to provide for reinsurance; to provide for applicability; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 370. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to risk-based capital levels, so as to require a trend test for property and casualty companies; to revise the definition of a company action level event; to change the definition of negative trend; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 413. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Rogers of the 26th, Hembree of the 67th, Maxwell of the 17th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line producers; to change applicability provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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HB 415. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 421. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Manning of the 32nd and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench trial for competency proceedings; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to amend the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights" so as to change provisions relating to victim notification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 454. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating presidential preference primary, so as to provide for the date of the presidential preference primary; to provide for the submission of the names of candidates and the publishing of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 457. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th and Randall of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 462. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, McKillip of the 115th, Pak of the 102nd, Gordon of the 162nd, Peake of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-17-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from certain coin operated amusement machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, so as to provide an exception from a limitation on the allowable number of such machines at the same location; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 470. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse, so as to revise requirements for preceptorships for certain applicants; to revise requirements relating to nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 477. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Hembree of the 67th, James of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an

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annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 509. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th, Carter of the 175th and Collins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the State Medical Education Board and provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of said abolished board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HR 507. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Carl Hamrick and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
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 240. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to establish a procedure for modifying projects approved in a referendum that have become infeasible in connection with the county special purpose local option sales and use tax and the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 262. HB 269.
HB 322. HB 489.

By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th and Powell of the 171st:
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 add an additional 1 percent qualifying fee for judicial candidates for the purpose of funding the Judicial Qualifications Commission; to provide for the establishment, collection, and remitting of such fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obtaining information for investigations and audits relative to Medicaid, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits; to

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provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Hooks of the 14th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 210. By Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for the wrongful death of an unborn child; to provide for immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for witness testimony and evidence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Rules Committee offered the following substitute to SB 210:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for the wrongful death of an unborn child; to provide for immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for witness testimony and evidence; 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:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-1-52. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Full value of the life of the unborn child' shall have the same meaning as 'full value of the life of the decedent as shown by the evidence' in Code Section 51-4-1. (2) 'Homicide' shall have the same meaning as defined in Code Section 51-4-1. (3) 'Unborn child' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-5-80. (b) Any female upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of Code Section 1511-112, 15-11-116, 16-12-140, 31-9A-3, or 31-9A-5 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 16-12-141 may recover in a civil action from the person who engaged in such

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violation all damages available to her under Georgia law for any tort. (c) In every case of the homicide of a unborn child resulting from a violation as described in subsection (b) of this Code section, there shall be some party entitled to recover the full value of the life of the unborn child, either as provided in Chapter 4 of this title or as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3) and paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 19-7-1 by substituting the word 'unborn' for the word 'child' where it appears in the referenced paragraphs. In actions for recovery of the full value of the life of the unborn child, the fact that such child was conceived out of wedlock shall be no bar to recovery. (d) Any female upon whom an abortion is performed shall not be held liable as a result of having an abortion or for any violation of Code Section 15-11-112, 15-11-116, 1612-140, 31-9A-3, or 31-9A-5 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 16-12-141 or for solicitation or for conspiracy to violate Code Section 15-11-112, 15-11-116, 16-12-140, 31-9A-3, or 31-9A-5 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 16-12-141. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 6 of Title 24, the testimony of a witness or the ability to introduce evidence shall not be limited or impaired by virtue of any document the female upon whom an abortion is performed signed in connection with such abortion."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all causes of action arising on or after the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on SB 210 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Hooks was excused.
Senator Davis of the 22nd moved the previous question. There was no objection.
Senator Thompson of the 5th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Rules Committee Substitute to SB 210 by striking lines 33 through 35 and by inserting a quotation mark at the end of line 32.
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 30, nays 18, and the Thompson of the 5th amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the Thompson of the 5th amendment #1 to the committee substitute.
On the motion for reconsideration, the yeas were 29, nays 15, and the amendment was reconsidered.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 25, nays 20, and the Thompson of the 5th amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Orrock of the 36th, Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Seay of the 34th, Carter of the 42nd and others offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Rules Committee Substitute to SB 210 by striking lines 21 through 27 and by striking "(d)" on line 28 and inserting in lieu thereof "(c)" and by striking "(e)" on line 33 and inserting in lieu thereof "(d)".
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 15, nays 34, and the Orrock, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senator Carter of the 42nd offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Rules Committee substitute to SB 210 (LC 28 5680S) by revising lines 5 and 6 as follows: evidence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effective date and applicability; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By replacing line 8 with the following: PART I
SECTION 1-1.
By inserting between lines 35 and 36 the following:. PART II
SECTION 2-1.
If HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly is enacted, Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions

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regarding torts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows : "51-1-52. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Full value of the life of the unborn child' shall have the same meaning as 'full value of the life of the decedent as shown by the evidence' in Code Section 51-4-1. (2) 'Homicide' shall have the same meaning as defined in Code Section 51-4-1. (3) 'Unborn child' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-5-80. (b) Any female upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of Code Section 1511-112, 15-11-116, 16-12-140, 31-9A-3, or 31-9A-5 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 16-12-141 may recover in a civil action from the person who engaged in such violation all damages available to her under Georgia law for any tort. (c) In every case of the homicide of a unborn child resulting from a violation as described in subsection (b) of this Code section, there shall be some party entitled to recover the full value of the life of the unborn child, either as provided in Chapter 4 of this title or as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3) and paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 19-7-1 by substituting the word 'unborn' for the word 'child' where it appears in the referenced paragraphs. In actions for recovery of the full value of the life of the unborn child, the fact that such child was conceived out of wedlock shall be no bar to recovery. (d) Any female upon whom an abortion is performed shall not be held liable as a result of having an abortion or for any violation of Code Section 15-11-112, 15-11-116, 1612-140, 31-9A-3, or 31-9A-5 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 16-12-141 or for solicitation or for conspiracy to violate Code Section 15-11-112, 15-11-116, 16-12-140, 31-9A-3, or 31-9A-5 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 16-12-141. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 24, the testimony of a witness or the ability to introduce evidence shall not be limited or impaired by virtue of any document the female upon whom an abortion is performed signed in connection with such abortion."
By replacing lines 36 through 40 as follows: PART III
SECTION 3-1.
(a) Parts I and III of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all causes of action arising on or after the effective date of this Act, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this section.
(b)(1) Part II of this Act shall become effective only if HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence, is enacted during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly and becomes law on or before January 1, 2013, in which case Part II of this Act shall become effective on the same date that said HB 24 becomes effective and shall apply to all causes of action arising on or after the effective date of this Act.

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(2) Part I of this Act shall stand repealed if and when Part II of this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) If said HB 24 does not become law on or before January 1, 2013, as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, then Part II of this Act shall stand repealed on January 1, 2013.
SECTION 3-2
Senator Carter of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Carter of the 42nd amendment #3 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Staton of the 18th offered the following amendment #4 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Rules Committee substitute to SB 210 (LC 28 5680S) by inserting "(1)" after "(d)" on line 28 and by striking lines 30 through 32 and inserting in lieu thereof "31-9A-3, or 31-9A-5 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 16-12-141." and by inserting after line 32 the following: (2) Any female who solicits or conspires to solicit an abortion who makes a false representation of her age or name shall not have standing to state a claim against any party pursuant to this Code section nor shall any agency or instrumentality of the state consider any action related to such claim.
Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd offered the following amendment #4a to the Cowsert, Staton amendment #4 to the committee substitute:
Amend Amendment # 4 by striking beginning with the word "nor" on line seven and ending with the word "claim" on line eight.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the Loudermilk amendment #4a to the Cowsert, Staton amendment #4 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the amendment #4, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Hill of the 32nd objected.
On the adoption of amendment #4, the yeas were 50, nays 1, and the Cowsert, Staton amendment #4 to the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

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Senators Hill of the 32nd and Loudermilk of the 52nd offered the following amendment #5 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 28 5680S) to SB 210 by inserting (1) after (d) between lines 32 and 33 the following:
" (1) Any female who solicits or conspires to solicit an abortion who makes a false representation of her age or name shall not have standing to state a claim against any party to this Code Section."
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 22, and the Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk amendment #5 to the committee substitute was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 16.

SB 210, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Curt Thompson District 5 121-I State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Special Judiciary Appropriations Economic Development Higher Education

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

My machine misrecorded my vote for final passage on SB 210. It should have recorded a "no" vote.

/s/ Curt Thompson, 5th 3-16-11

SB 211. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Hamrick
E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

SB 211, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Unterman of the 45th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 214. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide definitions; to provide that it is illegal to provide or attempt to provide an inmate with a wireless handset; to provide that it is illegal for an inmate to possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain a wireless handset; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate State Institutions and Property Committee offered the following substitute to SB 214:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state-wide probation system, so as to provide for the transfer of certain confidential probation records to the parole board; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for the transfer of certain confidential parole records to probation officials employed with the Department of Corrections; 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 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state-wide probation system, is amended by revising Code Section 42-8-40, relating to the confidentiality of papers, exemption from subpoena, and declassification, as follows:

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"42-8-40. (a) All Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, all reports, files, records, and papers of whatever kind relative to the state-wide probation system are declared to be confidential and shall be available only to the probation system officials and to the judge handling a particular case. They shall not be subject to process of subpoena. However, the commissioner may by written order declassify any such records. (b) Supervision records of the state-wide probation system may be made available to officials employed with the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, provided that the same shall remain confidential and not available to any other person or subject to subpoena unless declassified by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles."
SECTION 2. Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, is amended by revising Code Section 42-9-53, relating to the preservation of documents, classification of information and documents, divulgence of confidential state secrets, and conduct of hearings, as follows:
"42-9-53. (a) Subject to other laws, the board shall preserve on file all documents on which it has acted in the granting of pardons, paroles, and other relief. (b) All information, both oral and written, received by the members of the board in the performance of their duties under this chapter and all records, papers, and documents coming into their possession by reason of the performance of their duties under this chapter shall be classified as confidential state secrets until declassified by a resolution of the board passed at a duly constituted session of the board; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to disclose to an alleged violator of parole or conditional release the evidence introduced against him or her at a final hearing on the matter of revocation of parole or conditional release; provided, further, that the board may make supervision records of the board available to probation officials employed with the Department of Corrections, provided that the same shall remain confidential and not available to any other person or subject to subpoena unless declassified by the board. (c) No person shall divulge or cause to be divulged in any manner any confidential state secret. Any person violating this Code section or any person who causes or procures a violation of this Code section or conspires to violate this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (d) All hearings required to be held by this chapter shall be public, and the transcript thereof shall be exempt from subsection (b) of this Code section. All records and documents which were public records at the time they were received by the board are exempt from subsection (b) of this Code section. All information, reports, and documents required by law to be made available to the General Assembly, the Governor, or the state auditor are exempt from subsection (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Hill of the 32nd and Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee substitute to SB 214 (LC 35 2220S) by deleting lines 19 and 20 inserting the following: (b) Supervision records of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may be made available to officials employed with the state-wide probation system, provided that the same

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Hill of the 32nd, Carter of the 1st amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson E Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

SB 214, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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SB 218. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits; to provide for investigation, survey, and sales of certain sunken logs to which the state holds title; to provide for administration of such a program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Williams of the 19th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 218 by replacing lines 50 through 55 with the following: the same. The state shall retain title to any deadhead logs, and no such deadhead logs shall be removed pursuant to this Code section, until such time as the amount due to the state as payment for such logs has been received.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Williams amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 1. SB 218, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 219. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th, Jeffares of the 17th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to adopt the "Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children"; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purpose and policy of said compact; to define the terminology used in said compact; to provide for applicability; to provide for educational records and enrollment; to provided for placement and attendance; to provide for eligibility; to provide for graduation; to provide for state coordination services; to create the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

SB 219, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 220. By Senator Carter of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide for multiyear lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 220 (LC 33 4122) by inserting after "20 years." on line 16 the following: All agreements to rent or lease office space with a term greater than one year shall be publicly advertised for a minimum of four consecutive weeks. Selections are to be based on the criteria set forth in the advertisement and the qualifications of the lessor.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Carter of the 1st amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.
SB 220, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
SB 223. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Government Oversight Committee offered the following substitute to SB 223:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; 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 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, is amended by designating Code Sections 50-4-1 through 50-4-7 as Article 1 and by adding a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 2
50-4-20. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Government Accountability Act.' It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish a method by which the efficiency of state government shall be reviewed and the productivity of each agency evaluated. This article is meant to ensure that the valuable resources of the state are best utilized and that state agencies are held accountable for their service to the public and responsiveness to the needs of the citizens of this state.
50-4-21. (a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee to be composed of seven members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and seven members of the Senate Government Oversight Committee appointed by the chairperson of the Senate Government Oversight Committee. The members of the committee shall serve twoyear terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. A cochairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Senate Government Oversight Committee from the membership of the committee, and a cochairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from the membership of the committee. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The cochairpersons shall each be authorized to appoint no more than two ex officio members of the committee. Vacancies in an appointed member's position or in the offices of cochairperson of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The committee shall advise the General Assembly regarding the agency sunset provisions required by this article. (b) The Senate and the House of Representatives may each employ staff to work for the cochairpersons of the committee on matters related to committee activities. (c) In carrying out its function under this article, the committee may request, through the cochairpersons, the assistance of any state agency or office. When so requested, a state agency or office shall assist the committee. The committee or its designated staff member may inspect, review, and copy the records, documents, and files of any state agency. All information subject to public disclosure shall be made available for review and copying within three business days.
50-4-22. (a) The Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee may review all state agencies, including all boards, departments, advisory committees, authorities, bureaus, offices, and any other state entity of the executive branch of state government regardless of its designation. The committee shall be responsible for establishing a schedule for the routine review of state agencies. It shall be the responsibility of the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee to schedule agency reviews. The Legislative Sunset Advisory

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Committee shall have the discretion to add any agency to the review schedule or to modify an agency's scheduled review. (b) Except as provided by this Code section, an agency subject to review by the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee shall be automatically abolished on the year anniversary of the committee's decision recommending that such agency be abolished; provided, however, no agency shall be abolished unless or until the General Assembly finds by adoption of a joint resolution that the state laws that the agency is responsible for implementing or enforcing have been repealed, revised, or reassigned to another remaining agency and that adequate provision has been made for the transfer from the abolished agency to a successor agency of all duties, real property, debts, and obligations, including those relating to bonds, loans, promissory notes, lease-purchase agreements, installment sales contracts, financing agreements, or any other form of indebtedness such that security therefor and the rights of bondholders or holders of other indebtedness are not impaired. (c) If the General Assembly does not take action to continue the agency before the date of abolishment, the agency shall submit its legislative budget request consistent with the recommendations of the review of the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee or any law transferring the agency's functions to other entities. (d) Any agency established by constitutional provision shall not be subject to automatic abolishment as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. The committee shall review the constitutionally established agency in the same manner and shall report to the General Assembly any recommended constitutional amendments needed for the reorganizing or abolishing of such constitutionally created agency. (e) Any board, commission, advisory council, or similar body included in the term 'agency' as defined in Code Section 50-4-1 which has not held an open public meeting for a period of more than 12 months shall be considered automatically abolished without the need for further agency review as required by this article. The committee shall be responsible for presenting legislation to repeal existing statutory provisions relating to the abolished agency. The committee shall give public notice of any proposed legislation not later than the first day of December of the year preceding its introduction. (f) Except as may otherwise be expressly provided by law, abolition of a state agency shall not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, civil or criminal liabilities that arose, or proceedings that were begun before the abolition.
50-4-23. (a) Not later than six months prior to the date on which a state agency is scheduled to be reviewed, the agency shall provide the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee with a report outlining the agency's efficiency and productivity and the extent to which the agency utilizes state resources to best meet the needs of the public. (b) The report required by this Code section shall, at a minimum, include the following:
(1) A comprehensive list of state programs and services performed by the agency,

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including all special purpose activities undertaken to realize identifiable goals and objectives in order to achieve the agency's mission and legislative intent; (2) An accounting of state resources appropriated to and spent by the agency; (3) An explanation of factors that have contributed to any failure to achieve legislated standards or directives; (4) The extent to which the agency has encouraged participation by the public in making its rules and decisions and the extent to which public participation has resulted in rules compatible with the objectives of the agency; (5) A statement of any statutory objectives intended for each program and activity, the problem or need that the program and activity are intended to address, and the extent to which these objectives have been achieved; (6) An assessment of the extent to which the jurisdiction of the agency and its programs overlap or duplicate those of other agencies and the extent to which those programs can be eliminated, reorganized, privatized, or consolidated with those of other agencies; (7) A self-examining assessment of the agency's efficiency and areas of needed improvement, including goals and objectives for improvement, and the means by which the agency intends to meet these goals and objectives; (8) Recommendations for statutory or budgetary changes that would improve the agency's programs and operations, reduce costs, or improve services to state residents; (9) The effect of federal intervention or loss of federal funds if the agency, or any of its programs or activities, is abolished; (10) An assessment of alternative methods of providing services for which the agency is responsible which would reduce costs or improve performance while adequately protecting the public interest; (11) An assessment of the agency and its programs to determine whether the agency or its programs should be eliminated, reorganized, privatized, or consolidated; (12) A detailed summary of the agency's hiring and retention patterns for the previous five years; (13) An assessment of the extent to which the agency has corrected any deficiencies and implemented recommendations contained in any state or federal audits or court decisions; (14) A list of all advisory committees and boards of the agency, whether established in statute or by the agency; their purposes, activities, composition, and expenses; and an assessment of the extent to which their purposes have been achieved and the rationale for continuing or eliminating each advisory committee or board; (15) A list of agency programs or functions that are performed without specific statutory authority; (16) Copies of any program audits, performance audits, and any other reports provided by the state auditor; (17) A list and summary of all litigation in which the agency is engaged and the status of such cases, including assessments of any financial liability to which they expose the state; and

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(18) Other information as requested by the committee or any study committee created under the committee's direction. (c) Information and data reported by the agency shall be validated by the agency's chief executive before submission to the committee.
50-4-24. (a) Not later than six months following receipt of the agency's report required by Code Section 50-4-23 the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee shall complete its review of the agency. When conducting its agency review the committee shall:
(1) Review the information submitted by the agency; (2) Consult with or hear testimony from any individual, agency, private company, or other expert as needed; (3) Hold public hearings to consider this information as well as testimony that the committee deems necessary; and (4) Present to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report on the agencies scheduled to be reviewed that year by the committee. In the report, the committee shall include its specific findings and recommendations regarding each agency review and indicate whether a public need exists for the continuation of a state agency or for the functions of the agency. (b) The committee shall consider the following criteria in determining whether a public need exists for the continuation of a state agency or agency function: (1) The efficiency with which the agency operates; (2) The statutory objectives of the agency and the problem or need that the agency is intended to address, the extent to which the objectives have been achieved, and any activities of the agency in addition to those granted by statute and the authority for these activities; (3) An assessment of less restrictive or alternative methods of providing any regulatory function for which the agency is responsible while adequately protecting the public; (4) The extent to which an advisory committee or board is needed or used; (5) The extent to which the jurisdiction of the agency and the programs administered by the agency overlap or duplicate those of other agencies and the extent to which the programs administered by the agency can be consolidated with the programs of other agencies; (6) Whether the agency has recommended to the legislature statutory changes calculated to be of benefit to the public; (7) The promptness and effectiveness with which the agency responds to the public's complaints and the extent to which the agency has encouraged participation by the public in making its rules and decisions; (8) The extent to which the agency has satisfied requirements of state law, safeguarded public health, safety, and welfare, and utilized state resources; (9) The extent to which the agency accurately reports performance measures used to justify state spending on each of its activities, services, and programs;

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(10) The extent to which the agency is reasonably deemed to be a core or essential function of state government under the provisions of the Constitution of Georgia; (11) The effect of probable federal intervention or loss of federal funds if the agency or an agency function is abolished; and (12) The extent to which changes are necessary in the enabling statutes of the agency so that the agency can adequately comply with the criteria of this article. (c) In its report on an agency, the committee shall make recommendations on the abolition, continuation, or reorganization of such agency and on the need for the continuation of the functions of the agency. The report shall also make recommendations on the elimination, privatization, consolidation, transfer, or reorganization of an agency's programs when those programs are duplicated by another agency. (d) It shall be the responsibility of the committee to prepare drafts of legislation necessary to carry out the committee's recommendations."
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:

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 4-114 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174
March 16, 2011
Honorable William T. Ligon, Jr. State Senator Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 323 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note Senate Bill 223 Substitute (LC 34 3027S)

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Dear Senator Ligon:
This bill would establish the Georgia Government Accountability Act, creating the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness. The bill's stated intent is to establish a method by which to review the efficiency of state government and to evaluate the productivity of each state agency. All state agencies are required to be reviewed, including all boards, departments, advisory committees, authorities, bureaus, offices and any other state entity of the executive branch of state government. The committee would establish a schedule for conducting state agency reviews. Six months before the scheduled review date, the state agency would be required to submit a comprehensive report to the committee, including specific information regarding their efficiency and productivity. Within six months of receiving the agency's report, the committee would review the report, hold public hearings, and subsequently recommend the abolition, continuation, or reorganization of each agency. The committee would be authorized to employ staff to conduct these functions.
Due to the time constraints on issuing this fiscal note, an accurate estimate of this bill's fiscal impact on the state cannot readily be determined, as this would involve assessing the current situations of all state agencies, plus identifying the potential costs and staffing needs for the legislative committee to perform its functions. However, because the bill would cover the entire spectrum of state agencies and would necessitate comprehensive reporting and review activities, the cost to implement the bill could be substantial.
It is likely that state agencies would need to hire additional staff to fulfill the stipulated requirements. Regarding the potential costs of the legislative committee, the bill authorizes the committee to employ staff to perform work for the committee. The House Budget Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office indicated that this bill would impact them as well. Information provided by the legislative budget offices indicates that they would have to enhance their staff ability to analyze the performance data that state agencies are required to provide and complete this process within the specified six month time frame. In addition to the human capital needs, an increase in information technology infrastructure would be necessary. Also, since the bill references conducting hearings, it appears that travel and per diem costs associated with member attendance would be incurred. Finally, there would be regular operating costs associated with creation and dissemination of committee reports. There is an additional consideration regarding the extent to which legal expertise would be required to perform the required agency disclosure concerning litigation, as well as to assist the committee in drafting legislation to carry out the committee's recommendations.
Absent an estimate on the fiscal impact of this bill, it may be worthwhile to note an estimated cost of former activities that were conducted jointly by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) and the Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) to

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assess effectiveness and efficiency of certain programs within state agencies. These activities were known as program evaluations, conducted for the legislative Budgetary Responsibility Oversight Committee (BROC). These efforts were significantly more confined in scope than those proposed in the current, bill, as they dealt with assessing only a particular program within an agency, while the bill proposes assessing entire state agencies comprehensively. Such a broad scope would likely entail significantly more time and resources for state agencies as well as for the cited legislative committee.
With such cost comparison caveats in mind, an estimate of the annual cost to conduct these former program evaluations totals about $1.4 million. This amount is based on records indicating that an average of 10 program evaluations was conducted each year during the mid-1990s, at the peak of BROC operations. To conduct these program-level evaluations, an estimated total of 25 analysts were utilized each year, including both OPB and DOAA. The 25 full-time positions at an estimated salary of $40,000 each, plus approximately 40% in fringe benefits, equates to the $1.4 million total. This does not include regular operating expenses or costs to the agencies whose programs were evaluated.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
/s/ Debbie Dlugolenski, Director Office of Planning and Budget
Senator Bulloch of the 11th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Government Oversight Committee substitute to SB 223 (LC 34 3027S) by replacing "(a)" with "(a)(1)" at the beginning of line 48.
By inserting between lines 55 and 56 the following: (2) This article shall not apply to any state entity to which state funds are not appropriated in an appropriations Act.
Senator Bulloch of the 11th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Bulloch amendment #1 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senator Ligon of the 3rd offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute to SB 223 (LC 34 3027S) by revising lines 24 through 32 as follows:

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(a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee to be composed of seven members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and seven members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. A cochairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Senate from the membership of the committee, and a cochairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from the membership of the committee. The cochairpersons shall

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Ligon amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 18.

SB 223, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Jackson of the 2nd

Stoner of the 6th

SB 231. By Senators Tippins of the 37th and Williams of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation prior to adjudication of guilt, violation of probation, and review of criminal record by a judge, so as to provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to SB 231:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 42-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation prior to adjudication of guilt, so as to prohibit first offender treatment for certain crimes involving law enforcement officers; 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 42-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation prior to adjudication of guilt, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The court shall not sentence a defendant under the provisions of this article who has been found guilty of or entered a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere for:
(1) A serious violent felony as such term is defined in Code Section 17-10-6.1; (2) A sexual offense as such term is defined in Code Section 17-10-6.2; (3) Sexual exploitation of a minor as defined in Code Section 16-12-100; (4) Electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor as defined in Code Section 16-12-100.1; or (5) Computer pornography and child exploitation, as defined in Code Section 16-12100.2; or
(6)(A) Any of the following offenses when such offense is committed against a law enforcement officer while such officer is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties:
(i) Aggravated assault in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (ii) Aggravated battery in violation of Code Section 16-5-24; or (iii) Obstruction of a law enforcement officer in violation of subsection (b) of

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Code Section 16-10-24, if such violation results in serious physical harm or injury to such officer. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'law enforcement officer' means: (i) A 'peace officer' as such term is defined in paragraph (8) of Code Section 35-82; (ii) A law enforcement officer of the United States government; (iii) A person employed as a campus police officer or school security officer; (iv) A conservation ranger; and (v) A jail officer employed at a county or municipal jail."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0. SB 231, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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SB 234. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to extensively revise provisions relating to ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments; to provide that no execution shall issue while an appeal is pending; to provide a procedure for taxpayers to notify tax officials of errors on their part and for correction of errors; to provide for a notice of excessive increase where a tax assessment is increased by more than a certain percentage; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to SB 234:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to extensively revise provisions relating to ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments; to provide that no execution shall issue while an appeal is pending; to provide a procedure for taxpayers to notify tax officials of errors on their part and for correction of errors; to change procedures for transfer of tax executions and enforcement of transferred executions; to require recording of notices of foreclosure of right to redeem; to provide for a notice of excessive increase where a tax assessment is increased by more than a certain percentage; to provide for removal of tax assessors for violation of oath of office; to extensively revise procedures for assessment appeals and arbitration; to provide for recovery of certain interest, costs, attorney's fees, and other amounts by taxpayers who appeal successfully under certain circumstances; to provide for other 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:
SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," is amended in Code Section 48-3-3, relating to issuance of executions for nonpayment of taxes, by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:
"(b) The tax collector or tax commissioner shall issue executions for nonpayment of taxes collectable by the tax collector or tax commissioner at any time after 30 days have one year has elapsed since giving notice as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. The executions shall be directed to all and singular sheriffs and constables of the state. No executions for nonpayment of taxes shall be issued for any year as to which the property is in an appeal or for any years affected by the appeal until there has

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been a final determination of the value of the property. (c) As soon as the last day for the payment of taxes has arrived, the tax collector or tax commissioner shall notify in writing, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, the taxpayer of the fact that the taxes have not been paid and that, unless paid, an execution shall be issued; provided, however, that notice shall not be required for taxes due on personal property and executions may be issued on the day next following the day when taxes are due. If the tax collector or tax commissioner operates a website, the notice shall also be posted on the website. If the tax collector or tax commissioner has an e-mail address for the taxpayer, the notice shall also be delivered by e-mail."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 48-3-3 by adding a new subsection (g) to read as follows:
"(g)(1) Any taxpayer may send written notice to the tax commissioner or tax collector, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, of any factual errors by the tax assessor or tax commissioner. The tax commissioner or tax collector shall correct such factual errors within 30 days of the date of receipt of the notice and a corrected tax bill shall be reissued to the taxpayer, if such bill was determined to need correction. The corrected bill due date shall be 30 days from the date of reissuance and shall not include any previous interest or penalties due. (2) If any errors by the tax commissioner or tax collector resulted in an issuance of execution for nonpayment of taxes, the county shall be responsible for redeeming all related tax liens, including all penalties and interest. (3) If the tax assessor or tax collector fails to comply with the deadline in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the taxpayer may appeal to the superior court of the county in which the property is located. If through mediation, admission, agreement, or any other legal proceeding the tax assessor or tax collector is determined to have committed errors, the taxpayer shall recover costs of litigation and all attorney's fees incurred in the action. The county may not appeal such recovered costs and awards, nor shall the court reduce such awards."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-3-19, relating to transfer of tax executions, as follows:
"48-3-19. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Delinquent taxpayer' means the person or persons against whom an execution has been issued or the successor in title to the property for which the execution has been issued. (2) 'Due diligence' means the performance of a diligent search to ascertain the actual location of the record owner of the property. The following actions shall satisfy the diligent search requirements of this Code section: sending notice by first-class mail, certified mail, or statutory overnight delivery, as required by law. If the notice is

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returned undelivered the following actions shall satisfy the diligent search requirements of this Code section: due diligence shall include checking telephone directories for the county wherein the property is located; checking Internet search engines and people finder data bases, including the use of online address verification products and services; checking the records of the tax commissioner of the county wherein the property is located; or checking the real estate records of the clerk of the superior court of the county wherein the property is located. (3) 'Execution' means an execution issued for the collection of any ad valorem taxes, special assessments, fees, penalties, interest, or collection costs due the state or any political subdivision thereof. (4) 'Transferee' means a person to whom an execution is transferred. (5) 'Transferor' means the official holding the tax executions and authorized to collect or transfer such tax executions. (b)(1) Whenever any person other than the person against whom an execution has been issued pays an execution issued for state, county, or municipal taxes or special assessments, the officer whose duty is to enforce the execution may transfer the execution to the party so paying the full value of the execution. No officer whose duty it is to enforce an execution issued for state, county, or municipal taxes or special assessments shall be required to make any transfer or transfers of such execution or executions. No execution shall be transferred for a period of 12 months following the date that the execution was issued by such officer. In no event shall an execution be transferred to a person or corporation, including its affiliated companies, for which delinquent taxes are presently owed and due to the state or a political subdivision. The transferee shall have the same rights as to enforcing the execution and priority of payment as might have been exercised or claimed by the tax official. The person to whom the execution is transferred shall, within 30 days of the transfer, cause the execution to be entered on the general execution docket of the superior court of the county in which the execution was issued. In default of the required entry or entries, the execution shall lose its lien upon any property which has been transferred in good faith and for a valuable consideration before the entry and without notice of the existence of the execution.
(2)(A) It shall be unlawful for any tax official covered by this subsection to pay a tax execution in order to obtain a transfer of the execution under this Code section. It shall be unlawful for any employee of a tax official covered by this subsection to pay a tax execution in order to obtain a transfer of the execution under this Code section. The tax officials covered by this subsection are:
(i) County tax receivers, tax collectors, and tax commissioners; (ii) Members of county boards of tax assessors; (iii) Members of county boards of equalization; and (iv) County tax appraisers. (B) Any execution transferred in violation of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be void and unenforceable by the person obtaining the execution and such person's successors in interest.

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(C) Any tax official or employee of a tax official violating subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (c)(1) No person may become the transferee of an execution unless such person has notified the individual against whom the execution was issued by certified mail with return receipt requested of his or her intention to pay such execution and 60 days have elapsed since the giving of such notice. Such person shall be required to show proof to the tax official who issued the execution that such notice was given in compliance with this paragraph. (1)(2) Within 60 days following the transfer of an execution, the transferee shall notify the delinquent taxpayer of the transfer of the tax execution by first-class mail. The notice shall include: (A) The name, mailing address, and telephone number for the transferee's business office; (B) The amount necessary to satisfy such execution; and (C) Other information as deemed appropriate by the transferee. (2)(3) In the event that any such notice required in this subsection by first-class certified mail is returned undelivered, the transferee shall be required to perform due diligence in an effort to obtain the delinquent taxpayer's correct address or any new owner's correct address and resend the notice by first-class mail. (d) An execution which has been transferred shall bear interest as specified in Code Section 48-3-20 on the amount paid for such execution from the date of the transfer. In addition, the transferee may charge and collect recording fees actually expended in recording the transferred execution on the general execution docket of any county in which the transfer is recorded and such other penalties as are provided for in this title fees actually required by the clerk of superior court or his or her deputy in recording or canceling the transferred execution on the general execution docket of any county in which the transfer is executed. (e)(1) Whenever an execution has been transferred to any transferee, the transferee shall not be authorized to submit the execution to the appropriate levying officer until 12 months after the date of such transfer or 24 months after the tax giving rise to the execution was originally due, whichever is earlier. A transferee shall not have the right to advertise and sell property under a tax execution. Such right shall remain solely with the appropriate levying official, such as the sheriff or marshal. (2) A transferee with multiple outstanding executions against the same property shall not be subject to the time period requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection with respect to all such executions if at least one of the executions meets such requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection. (f) Until the execution is paid in full or satisfied, on or before November 15 of each year after the calendar year in which the transfer occurred, the transferee shall send notice by regular mail to the delinquent taxpayer and the record owner of the property advising that the tax execution is still outstanding. The notice must provide the transferee's most updated contact information, including mailing address and telephone number. In the event any such notice is returned undelivered, the transferee shall be

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required to perform due diligence in an effort to obtain the correct address of the delinquent taxpayer or new owner and resend the notice by certified mail. (g) Any transferee that pays the tax official more than $2 million in any calendar year for the transfer of executions shall maintain a reasonably accessible office within 50 miles of the courthouse wherein the superior court of the county wherein the transferred executions were issued is located. Said office shall be open to the public for at least eight hours per day for five days a week, official state holidays excepted. (h) In the event any execution transferred is later determined to have been issued in error, the transferee shall cease and desist from all collection efforts, remove the associated entries from any execution docket on which it has been entered, and return the execution to the transferor. In return, the transferor shall reimburse the transferee the amount paid for the execution at the time of transfer without any additional fees, interest, and collection costs that may have been incurred by the transferee since the transfer."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-4-46, relating to notice of foreclosure of right to redeem, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) Each original notice together with the entry of the sheriff on the notice shall be returned to the person by whom the service was requested upon the payment of the sheriff's costs as provided by law. Any original notice together with the entries on the notice may shall be filed and recorded on the deed records in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the land is located."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-18, relating to the time for filing tax returns, as follows:
"48-5-18. Each tax commissioner and tax receiver shall open his or her books for the return of real or personal property ad valorem taxes on January December 1 and shall close those books on April 1 of each year March 1 for real property and on April 1 for personal property."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of ad valorem tax assessment, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(1) The annual notice of current assessment required to be given by the county board of tax assessors under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be dated and shall contain the name and last known address of the taxpayer. The annual notice shall conform with the state-wide uniform assessment notice which shall be established by the commissioner by rule and regulation and shall contain:
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(C) The year for which the new assessment is applicable; (D) A brief description of the assessed property broken down into real and personal property classifications; (E) The fair market value of property of the taxpayer subject to taxation and the assessed value of the taxpayer's property subject to taxation after being reduced; (F) The name, phone number, and contact information of the person in the assessors' office who is administratively responsible for the handling of the appeal and who the taxpayer may contact if the taxpayer has questions about the reasons for the assessment change or the appeals process; (G) If available, the website address of the office of the county board of tax assessors; and (H) A statement that all documents and records used to determine the current value are available upon request; and (I) The words 'SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE' in boldface and capitalized type positioned at the top of such notice if the property was increased in value more than 10 percent per annum cumulative and the increase is due to inflationary growth only."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-311, relating to boards of equalization and appeals of ad valorem tax assessments, by revising paragraph (1) and adding a new paragraph (6) of subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization shall be appointed for a term of three calendar years next succeeding the date of such member or such alternate member's selection. Each term shall begin on January 1. No member of the board of equalization shall be appointed for more than two consecutive three-year terms." "(6) Any member of the board of equalization shall be removed by any judge of the superior court of the county of which the member serves if the oath specified in paragraph (5) of this subsection is determined to have been knowingly violated."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 48-5-311 by revising subparagraph (e)(1)(A) as follows:
"(1)(A) Any taxpayer or property owner as of the last date for filing an appeal may elect to file an appeal from an assessment by the county board of tax assessors to either:
(i) The county board of equalization as to matters of taxability, uniformity of assessment, and value, and, for residents, as to denials of homestead exemptions pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection; (ii) An arbitrator as to matters of value pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section; or (iii) A hearing officer as to matters of value and uniformity for a parcel of

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nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section; or . (iv) The superior court of the county in which the property lies, if:
(I) The taxpayers chooses not to appeal under division (i), (ii), or (iii) of this subparagraph; and (II) The amount of the change or correction in the notice provided for in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection was an increase of more than 10 percent per annum cumulative and the increase is due to inflationary growth only. This division (iv) shall not be deemed to conflict with a taxpayer's rights under the other divisions of this subparagraph or the taxpayer's right to appeal to superior court but shall be considered an additional choice of the taxpayer. The commissioner shall establish by rule and regulation a uniform appeal form that the taxpayer may use."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 48-5-311 by revising subparagraph (e)(2)(C) as follows:
"(C) If changes or corrections are made by the county board of tax assessors, the board shall notify the taxpayer in writing of such changes. If the board of assessors operates a website, the notice may also be posted on the website. If the board of assessors has an e-mail address for the taxpayer, the notice may also be delivered by e-mail. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to notify the board of assessors of a change in the taxpayer's e-mail address. If the taxpayer is dissatisfied with such changes or corrections, the taxpayer shall, within 30 days of the date of mailing of the change notice, institute an appeal to the county board of tax assessors by emailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county board of tax assessors a written notice of appeal. The county board of tax assessors shall send or deliver the notice of appeal and all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. If the taxpayer files an appeal and submits an affidavit of failure to receive such notice of change of assessment within 60 days after the date of the notice, the taxpayer's appeal shall be deemed to have been timely filed."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 48-5-311 by revising subdivision (e)(6)(D)(iii)(II) as follows:
"(II) If the final determination of the value on appeal is less than the valuation thus used, the taxpayer shall receive a deduction in such taxpayer's taxes for the year in question. Such deduction shall be refunded to the taxpayer and shall include interest on the amount of such deduction at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment of the tax was due or was paid,

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whichever is later. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00. Such deduction shall also include a refund of any penalties on the amount of such deduction."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 48-5-311 by adding at the end of subsection (e) new paragraphs (10) and (11) to read as follows:
"(10) The board of assessors shall immediately forward any final determination of value to the tax commissioner. (11) If the board of assessors is proven to be in violation of paragraph (10) of this subsection and if the taxpayer is successful in any legal action against the county under this subsection (e) whether through mediation, admission, agreement, or any other legal proceeding, the taxpayer, in addition to the penalties and interested provided for, shall recover any costs of litigation and attorney's fees incurred in the action."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 48-5-311 by revising subsections (f) and (g) as follows:
"(f) Arbitration. (1) As used in this subsection, the term 'certified appraisal' means an appraisal or appraisal report given, signed, and certified as such by a real property appraiser as classified by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board. (2) At the option of the taxpayer an appeal shall be submitted to arbitration in accordance with this subsection. (3)(A) Following an election by the taxpayer to use the arbitration provisions of this subsection, an arbitration appeal shall be effected by the taxpayer by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by filing a written notice of arbitration appeal with the county board of tax assessors. The notice of arbitration appeal shall specifically state the grounds for arbitration. The notice shall be filed within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. Within ten days of receipt of a taxpayer's notice of arbitration appeal, the board of tax assessors shall send to the taxpayer an acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal; a notice that the taxpayer must, within 45 days of the filing of the notice, provide to the board of assessors for consideration a copy of a certified appraisal; and a confirmation of the amount of the filing fees, if any, required under Code Section 15-6-77 and notice that within 45 days the taxpayer shall pay to the clerk of the superior court the fees, if the board of assessors rejects the appraisal. Failure of the taxpayer to provide such certified appraisal and filing fees within such 45 days shall terminate the appeal unless the taxpayer within such 45 day period elects to have the appeal forwarded to the board of equalization. Prior to appointment of the arbitrator and within 45 days of filing

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the notice of appeal, the taxpayer shall provide a copy of the certified appraisal as specified in this paragraph to the board of assessors for consideration. Within 45 days of receiving the taxpayer's certified appraisal, the board of assessors shall either accept the taxpayer's appraisal, in which case that value shall become final or the county board of tax assessors shall reject the taxpayer's appraisal by sending notice of rejection to the taxpayer, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, together with a demand for the filing fees to be paid within 30 days after the date of the sending of the notice, in which case the county board of tax assessors shall certify within 45 days ten days after receipt of the filing fees certify the appeal to the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the property is located along with any other papers specified by the person seeking arbitration under this subsection, including, but not limited to, the staff information from the file used by the county board of tax assessors. In the event that the county board of tax assessors neither accepts nor rejects the value set out in the certified appraisal within such 45 day period 45 days after receipt of the certified appraisal, then the certified appraisal shall become the final value and the filing fees shall be returned to the taxpayer. In any case where a taxpayer properly filed for the 2009 tax year a notice of binding arbitration appeal and provided the required certified appraisal in accordance with this paragraph and the board of assessors neither accepted nor rejected the value set out in such certified appraisal within the 30 day period formerly specified under this subparagraph, then for purposes of the 2009 tax year, the value set forth in the taxpayer's certified appraisal shall be deemed the final value. All papers and information certified to the clerk shall become a part of the record on arbitration. At the time of certification of the appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall serve the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of record, if any, or employee with a copy of the certification along with any other papers specified by the person seeking arbitration along with the civil action file number assigned to the appeal. Within 15 days of filing the certification to the clerk of the superior court, the chief any judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located shall issue an order authorizing the arbitration. (B) The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the following procedure:
(i) The board of assessors shall include in the notice of rejection of the taxpayer's certified appraisal a notice of a meeting time and place to decide on an arbitrator, to occur within 60 days after the date of sending of the rejection of the taxpayer's appraisal. If such meeting is not scheduled by the board of assessors within 60 days, the taxpayer's certified appraisal shall become the final determination of value. Following the notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of the meeting, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the meeting to a date and time acceptable to the taxpayer. If the parties agree, the meeting may be held by telephone conference. If the parties agree, the matter shall be submitted to a single arbitrator chosen by the parties. If Only if the parties cannot agree on the single arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be chosen by the chief judge clerk of the superior court of the

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circuit in which the property is located within 90 days after the date of the rejection of the taxpayer's certified appraisal. If the clerk of superior court fails to choose an arbitrator within such 90 day period, the taxpayer's arbitrator shall become the arbitrator of choice; (ii) In order to be qualified to serve as an arbitrator, a person shall be classified as a state certified general real property appraiser or state certified residential real property appraiser pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board and shall have experience or expertise in appraising the type of property that is the subject of the arbitration; (iii) The arbitrator, within 30 days after his or her appointment, shall set a time and place to hear evidence and testimony from both parties within 60 days after the date of his or her appointment. The arbitrator shall provide written notice to the parties personally or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not less than ten days before the hearing. The arbitrator may adjourn or postpone the hearing. Following the notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of the hearing, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the hearing to a date and time acceptable to the taxpayer. The chief Any judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located may direct the arbitrator to proceed promptly with the hearing and the determination of the appeal upon application of any party. The hearing shall occur in the county where the property is located; (iv) At the hearing, the parties shall be entitled to be heard, to present documents, testimony, and other matters, and to cross-examine witnesses. The arbitrator may hear and determine the controversy upon the documents, testimony, and other matters produced notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear; (v) The arbitrator shall maintain a record of all pleadings, documents, testimony, and other matters introduced at the hearing. The arbitrator or any party to the proceeding may have the proceedings transcribed by a court reporter; (vi) The provisions of this paragraph may be waived at any time by written consent of the taxpayer and the board of tax assessors; (vii) At the conclusion of the hearing, the arbitrator shall render a decision regarding the value of the property subject to arbitration; (viii) In order to determine the value, the arbitrator shall consider a the single value for the property submitted by the board of assessors in the original notice sent to the taxpayer and a the single value submitted by the taxpayer in the original certified appraisal submitted to the board of assessors by the taxpayer. The taxpayer shall be responsible for the initial cost of any appraisal by the taxpayer's appraiser; (ix) Upon consideration of the single value submitted by the board of assessors and the single value submitted by the taxpayer, and evidence supporting the values submitted by the board of assessors and the taxpayer, the arbitrator shall determine which value is the value for the property under appeal;

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(x) If the taxpayer's value is determined by the arbitrator to be the value, the county shall be responsible for the clerk of the superior court's fees, if any, and the fees and costs of such arbitrator, and the costs of the taxpayer's certified appraisal if the sole purpose of the appraisal was for use in the property tax appeal; provided, however, that the county shall not be responsible for any amount by which an appraisal fee exceeds $400.00. If the board of tax assessors' value is determined by the arbitrator to be the value, the taxpayer shall be responsible for the clerk of the superior court's fees, if any, and the fees and costs of such arbitrator; and (xi) The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinion of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. (4) The provisions in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to the valuation established or rendered by any county board of equalization, arbitrator, hearing officer, or superior court. (5) If the county's tax bills are issued before an arbitrator has rendered its decision on property which is on appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the higher of the taxpayer's return valuation or 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of tax assessors. This amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. (6) If the taxpayer is successful in any agreement, admission, mediation, or other legal proceeding concerning enforcement of any issue within this subsection (f), the taxpayer shall recover costs of litigation and all attorney's fees incurred in the action. The court shall not reduce such award. (g) Appeals to the superior court. (1) The taxpayer or the county board of tax assessors may appeal decisions of the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, to the superior court of the county in which the property lies. By mutual written agreement, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors may waive an appeal to the county board of equalization and initiate an appeal under this subsection. A county board of tax assessors shall not appeal a decision of the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, changing an assessment by 20 percent or less unless the board of tax assessors gives the county governing authority a written notice of its intention to appeal, and, within ten days of receipt of the notice, the county governing authority by majority vote does not prohibit the appeal. In the case of a joint city-county board of tax assessors, such notice shall be given to the city and county governing authorities, either of which may prohibit the appeal by majority vote within the allowed period of time. (2) An appeal by the taxpayer as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be effected by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county

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board of tax assessors a written notice of appeal. An appeal by the county board of tax assessors shall be effected by giving notice to the taxpayer. The notice to the taxpayer shall be dated and shall contain the name and the last known address of the taxpayer. The notice of appeal shall specifically state the grounds for appeal. The notice shall be mailed or filed within 30 days from the date on which the decision of the county board of equalization or hearing officer is mailed pursuant to subparagraph (e)(6)(D) or paragraph (6) of subsection (e.1) of this Code section. The county board of tax assessors shall certify to the clerk of the superior court the notice of appeal and any other papers specified by the person appealing including, but not limited to, the staff information from the file used by the county board of tax assessors, the county board of equalization, or the hearing officer. All papers and information certified to the clerk shall become a part of the record on appeal to the superior court. At the time of certification of the appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall serve the taxpayer and his or her attorney of record, if any, with a copy of the notice of appeal and with the civil action file number assigned to the appeal. Such service shall be effected in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 911-5. No discovery, motions, or other pleadings may be filed by the county board of tax assessors in the appeal until such service has been made. (3) The appeal shall constitute a de novo action. The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinions of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. Upon a failure of the board of tax assessors to meet such burden of proof, the court may, upon motion or sua sponte, authorize the finding that the value asserted by the taxpayer is unreasonable and authorize the determination of the final value of the property.
(4)(A) The appeal shall be placed on the court's next available jury or bench trial calendar, at the taxpayer's election, following the filing of the appeal unless continued by the court upon a showing of good cause. If only questions of law are presented in the appeal, the appeal shall be heard as soon as practicable before the court sitting without a jury. Each hearing before the court sitting without a jury shall be held within 30 days following the date on which the appeal is filed with the clerk of the superior court. The time of any hearing shall be set in consultation with the taxpayer and at a time acceptable to the taxpayer between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on a business day.
(B)(i) The county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization or the hearing officer, as applicable, in compiling the tax digest for the county. If the final determination of value on appeal is less than the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, the taxpayer shall receive a deduction in such taxpayer's taxes for the year in question. Such deduction shall be refunded to the taxpayer and shall include interest on the amount of such deduction at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment of the tax was due or was paid, whichever is later. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00. The

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taxpayer shall also receive reimbursement for any interest and penalties charged on the amount of the deduction if paid by the taxpayer. (ii) If the final determination of value on appeal, whether through mediation, admission, agreement, or any other legal proceeding is 80 percent or less of the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer as to commercial property, or 85 percent or less of the valuation set by the county board of tax assessors as to other property, the taxpayer, in addition to the interest provided for by this paragraph, shall recover costs of litigation and reasonable double the attorney's fees incurred in the action. Any appeal by the county must be specifically approved by the county governing authority. If the judge reduces any legal costs or fees or if the county appeals and the taxpayer is successful in the appeal, the attorney's fees shall be tripled in the final decision after appeal. (iii) If the final determination of value on appeal is greater than the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, the taxpayer shall be liable for the increase in taxes for the year in question due to the increased valuation fixed on appeal with interest at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment of tax was due to the date the additional taxes are remitted, but in no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00. (iv) If the taxpayer appealed directly to the superior court under division (e)(1)(A)(iv) of this Code section and the final determination of value on appeal was reduced by more than 5 percent, whether through mediation, admission, agreement, or any other legal proceeding, the taxpayer, in addition to the costs and interest provided for, shall recover costs of litigation and any attorney's fees incurred in the action. The county may not appeal such recovered costs and awards. If the final determination of value on appeal was reduced by more than 15 percent, whether through mediation, admission, agreement, or any other legal proceeding, the taxpayer, in addition to the costs and interest provided for in this paragraph, shall recover costs of litigation and double the attorney's fees incurred in the action. If the judge reduces any legal costs and fees or if the county appeals any of the decisions and the taxpayer is successful in the appeal, the attorney's fees shall be tripled in the final decision after appeal."
SECTION 13. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to the ad valorem tax year beginning January 1, 2012, as well as all future ad valorem tax years.
SECTION 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Rogers of the 21st and Heath of the 31st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Finance Committee substitute to SB 234 by striking Section 1 in its entirety and renumbering Sections 2 through 14 as Sections 1 through 13 respectively.

By replacing lines 34 and 35 with the following: Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," is amended in Code Section 48-3-3, relating to issuance of executions for nonpayment of taxes, by adding a new subsection (g) to read as follows:

By replacing lines 50 through 52 with the following: taxpayer shall recover costs of litigation and all attorney's fees incurred in the action."

By replacing lines 494 through 495 with the following: recover costs of litigation and any attorney's fees incurred in the action. If the final determination of value

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Rogers, Heath amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Ginn
Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

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

SB 234, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 236. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for matters relative to drivers' licenses of persons convicted of driving under the influence; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ignition interlock devices as probation condition, so as to provide the courts with more authority with regard to the availability of ignition interlock device limited driving permits or probationary licenses and habitual violator probationary licenses for drivers convicted of a second DUI; to provide a court the ability to issue a certificate for such permits and licenses; to change provisions relating to proof of compliance with Code Section 42-8-111; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 236:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
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 provide for matters relative to drivers' licenses of persons convicted of driving under the influence; to allow certain drivers with suspended licenses to be issued limited driving permits; to provide for the issuance of a limited driving permit to a person convicted of driving under the influence subject to certain conditions; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ignition interlock devices as probation condition, so as to provide the courts with more authority with regard to the availability of ignition interlock device limited driving permits or probationary licenses and habitual violator probationary licenses for drivers convicted of a second DUI; to provide a court the ability to issue a certificate for such permits and licenses; to change provisions relating to proof of compliance with Code Section 42-8-

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111; to provide for revocation of probation under certain circumstances; 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. 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 revising subsections (b), (b.1), and (c) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, relating to suspensions of licenses of persons under age 21, as follows:
"(b) A person whose driver's license has been suspended under subsection (a) of this Code section shall:
(1) Subject to the requirements of subsection (c) of this Code section and except as otherwise provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection:
(A) Upon a first such suspension, be eligible to apply for license reinstatement and, subject to payment of required fees, have his or her driver's license reinstated after six months; and (B) Upon a second or subsequent such suspension, be eligible to apply for license reinstatement and, subject to payment of required fees, have his or her driver's license reinstated after 12 months; or (2)(A) If the driver's license was suspended upon conviction for violation of Code Section 40-6-391, be subject to the provisions of Code Section 40-5-63. (B) If such driver was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or of having an unlawful alcohol concentration and is otherwise subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, then such person shall not be eligible for a limited driving permit under Code Section 40-5-64, and:
(i) If the driver's alcohol concentration at the time of the offense was less than 0.08 grams, he or she shall not be eligible for license reinstatement until the end of six months; or (ii) If the driver's alcohol concentration at the time of the offense was 0.08 grams or more, he or she shall not be eligible for license reinstatement until the end of 12 months. (2)(A) Upon the first conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391, 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 six months unless the driver's blood alcohol concentration at the time of the offense was 0.08 grams or more or the person has previously been subject to a suspension pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, in which case the period of suspension shall be for 12 months. (B) Upon the second conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five

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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 18 months. (C) Upon the third conviction of any such offense within 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, such person shall be considered a habitual violator, and said license shall be revoked as provided for in Code Section 40-5-58. (b.1) In any case where a person's driver's license was administratively suspended as a result of the offense a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 for which the person's driver's license has been suspended pursuant to this Code section, the administrative license suspension period and the license suspension period provided by this Code section may run concurrently, and any completed portion of such administrative license suspension period shall apply toward completion of the license suspension period provided by this Code section. (c)(1) Any driver's license suspended under subsection (a) of this Code section for commission of any offense other than violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a defensive driving program approved by the department and pays the applicable reinstatement fee. Any driver's license suspended under subsection (a) of this Code section for commission 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 Drug or Alcohol Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the applicable reinstatement fee. (2) The reinstatement fee for a first such conviction suspension shall be $210.00 or $200.00 if paid by mail. The reinstatement fee for a second or subsequent such conviction suspension shall be $310.00 or $300.00 if paid by mail."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-63.1, relating to clinical evaluations and treatment, as follows:
"40-5-63.1. In addition to any and all other conditions of license reinstatement, issuance, or restoration under Code Section 40-5-57.1, 40-5-58, 40-5-62, or 40-5-63, any person with two or more convictions for violating Code Section 40-6-391 within ten 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, shall be required to undergo a clinical evaluation and, if recommended as a part of such evaluation, shall complete a substance abuse treatment program prior to such license reinstatement, issuance, or restoration; provided, however, that such evaluation and treatment shall be at such person's expense except as otherwise provided by Code Section 37-7-120. Acceptable proof of completion of such a program shall be submitted to the department prior to license reinstatement, issuance, or restoration. For purposes of this Code

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section, a plea of nolo contendere to a charge of violating Code Section 40-6-391 and all prior accepted pleas of nolo contendere within ten 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 plea of nolo contendere is accepted, shall be considered and counted as convictions."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsections (a), (c), and (e) of Code Section 40-5-64, relating to the issuance of limited driving permits for certain offenders, as follows:
"(a) To whom issued. (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 person's driver's license has been suspended in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-522, subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-57, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2, or subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, when the person is 18 or over and his or her license was suspended for exceeding the speed limit by 24 miles per hour or more but less than 34 miles per hour, and the sentencing judge, in his or her discretion, decides it is reasonable to issue a limited driving permit. (2) Any person whose driver's license has been suspended and who is subject to a court order for installation and use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation pursuant to the provisions Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 as a result of a second conviction for violating Code Section 40-6-391 within 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, may apply for a limited driving permit after serving at least 120 days of the suspension required for such conviction and providing a certificate of eligibility from a drug court program in the court in which he or she was convicted of the offense for which such suspension was imposed or proof of enrollment in clinical treatment as provided in Code Section 40-5-63.1."
"(c) Standards for approval. The department shall issue a limited driving permit if the application indicates that refusal to issue such permit would cause extreme hardship to the applicant. Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c.1) of this Code section, for the purposes of this Code section, 'extreme hardship' means that the applicant cannot reasonably obtain other transportation, and therefore the applicant would be prohibited from:
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(2) Receiving scheduled medical care or obtaining prescription drugs; (3) Attending a college or school at which he or she is regularly enrolled as a student; (4) Attending regularly scheduled sessions or meetings of support organizations for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to alcohol or other drugs, which organizations are recognized by the commissioner; or (5) Attending under court order any driver education or improvement school or alcohol or drug program or course approved by the court which entered the judgment of conviction resulting in suspension of his or her driver's license or by the commissioner; (6) Attending court, reporting to a probation office or officer, performing community service; or (7) Transporting an immediate family member who does not hold a valid driver's license for work, medical care, or prescriptions or to school." "(e) Fees, duration, renewal, and replacement of permit. (1) A permit issued pursuant to this Code section shall be $25.00 and shall become invalid upon the driver's 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 issuance thereof 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, or 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 driver's license. A person may apply to the department for a limited driving permit immediately following such conviction if he or she has surrendered his or her driver's license to the court in which the conviction was adjudged or to the department if the department has processed the citation or conviction. Upon the applicant's 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 driver's 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. Permits issued pursuant to this Code section are renewable upon payment of a renewal fee of $5.00. Permits may be renewed until the person has his or her license reinstated for the violation that was the basis of the issuance of the permit. Upon payment of a fee in an amount the same as that provided by Code Section 40-5-25 for issuance of a Class C driver's license, a person may be issued a replacement for a lost or destroyed limited driving permit issued to him or her. (2) An ignition interlock device limited driving permit shall be valid for a period of six months. Upon successful completion of six months of monitoring of such ignition

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interlock device, the restriction for maintaining and using such ignition interlock device shall be removed, and the permit may be renewed for additional periods of eight months as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection."
SECTION 4. Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ignition interlock devices as probation condition, is amended by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) of Code Section 42-8-111, relating to court ordered installation of ignition interlock devices, as follows:
"(a) In addition to any other provision of probation, upon Upon a second or subsequent conviction of a resident of this state for violating Code Section 40-6-391 within 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, for which such person is granted probation, the court shall order as conditions of probation that issue a certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Such person shall have installed and shall maintain in each motor vehicle registered in such person's name throughout the applicable six-month period prescribed by subsection (b) of Code Section 42-8-112 for a period of not less than six months a functioning, certified ignition interlock device, unless the court exempts the person from the requirements of this paragraph based upon the court's determination that such requirements would subject the person to undue financial hardship; and (2) Such person shall have installed and shall maintain in any other motor vehicle to be driven by such person during the applicable six-month period prescribed by subsection (b) of Code Section 42-8-112 for a period of not less than six months a functioning, certified ignition interlock device, and such person shall not during such six-month period drive any motor vehicle whatsoever that is not so equipped during such period. Upon successful completion of six months of monitoring of such ignition interlock device, the restriction for maintaining and using such ignition interlock device shall be removed and the permit may be renewed for additional periods of eight months as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and (3) Such person shall participate in a substance abuse treatment program as defined in paragraph (16.2) of Code Section 40-5-1 or a drug court program in compliance with Code Section 15-1-15 for a period of not less than 120 days. For the purposes of this subsection, a plea of nolo contendere shall constitute a conviction; and a conviction of any offense under the law of another state or territory substantially conforming to any offense under Code Section 40-6-391 shall be deemed a conviction of violating said Code section. (b) Any resident of this state who is ordered to use an ignition interlock device, as a condition of probation, shall complete the DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and submit to the court or probation department a certificate of completion of the DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and certification of installation of a certified ignition interlock device to the extent required by subsection (a) of this

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Code section. The court may, in its discretion, decline to issue a certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license for any reason or exempt a person from any or all ignition interlock device requirements upon a determination that such requirements would subject such person to undue financial hardship. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Code Section 40-13-32 or 40-1333, a determination of financial hardship may be made at the time of conviction or any time thereafter. (c) In the case of any person subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the court shall include in the record of conviction or violation submitted to the Department of Driver Services notice of the requirement for, and the period of the requirement for, the use of a certified ignition interlock device a copy of the certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license issued by the court or documentation of the court's decision to decline to issue such certificate. Such notice certificate shall specify any exemption from the installation requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section and any vehicles subject to the installation requirements of paragraph (2) of said such subsection. The records of the Department of Driver Services shall contain a record reflecting mandatory use of such device certificate, and the person's driver's license or, limited driving permit, or probationary license shall contain a notation that the person may only operate a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 42-8112, relating to proof of compliance required for reinstatement of certain drivers' licenses and for obtaining probationary license, as follows:
"(a)(1) In any case where the court grants a certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license pursuant to Code Section 42-8-111 to a person whose driver's license is suspended pursuant to subparagraph (b)(2)(C) of Code Section 40-5-57.1 or paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, the Department of Driver Services shall not issue an ignition interlock device limited driving permit until after the expiration of 120 days from the date of the conviction for which such certificate was granted. In any case where the court imposes the use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation on a resident of this state whose driving privilege is not suspended or revoked, the court shall require the person to surrender his or her driver's license to the court immediately and provide proof of compliance with such order to the court or the probation officer and obtain an ignition interlock device restricted driving license within 30 days. Upon expiration of the period of time for which such person is required to use an ignition interlock device, the person may apply for and receive a regular driver's license upon payment of the fee provided for in Code Section 40-5-25. If such person fails to provide proof of installation to the extent required by subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-111 and receipt of the restricted driving license

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within such period, absent a finding by the court of good cause for that failure, which finding is entered in the court's record, the court shall revoke or terminate the probation. (2) The Department of Driver Services shall condition issuance of an ignition interlock device limited driving permit for such person upon receipt of acceptable documentation of the following:
(A) That the person to whom such permit is to be issued has completed a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program; (B) That such person has completed a clinical evaluation as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 and enrolled in a substance abuse treatment program approved by the Department of Human Services or is enrolled in a drug court program; (C) That such person has installed an ignition interlock device in any vehicle that he or she will be operating; and (D) A certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license from the court that sentenced such person for the conviction that resulted in the suspension or revocation of his or her driver's license for which he or she is applying for a limited driving permit or probationary license. (b)(1) In any case where the court grants a certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license pursuant to Code Section 42-8-111 to a person whose driver's license is revoked as a habitual violator pursuant to Code Section 40-5-58, the Department of Driver Services shall not issue a habitual violator probationary license until after the expiration of two years from the date of the conviction for which such certificate was granted. In any case where the court imposes the use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation on a resident of this state whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked, the court shall require the person to provide proof of compliance with such order to the court or the probation officer and the Department of Driver Services not later than ten days after the date on which such person first becomes eligible to apply for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection or a habitual violator's probationary license in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection, whichever is applicable. If such person fails to provide proof of installation to the extent required by subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-111 within the period required by this subsection, absent a finding by the court of good cause for that failure, which finding is entered on the court's record, the court shall revoke or terminate the probation if such is still applicable. (2) The Department of Driver Services shall condition issuance of a habitual violator probationary license for such person upon receipt of acceptable documentation of the following: If the person subject to court ordered use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation is authorized under Code Section 40-5-63 or 40-5-67.2 to apply for reinstatement of his or her driver's license during the period of suspension, such person shall, prior to applying for reinstatement of the license, have an ignition interlock device installed and shall maintain such ignition interlock device in a motor vehicle or vehicles to the extent required by subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-111

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for a period of six months running concurrently with that of an ignition interlock device limited driving permit, which permit shall not be issued until such person submits to the department proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, proof of having undergone any clinical evaluation and of having enrolled in any substance abuse treatment program required by Code Section 40-563.1, and proof of installation of an ignition interlock device on a vehicle or vehicles to the extent required by subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-111. Such a person may apply for and be issued an ignition interlock device limited driving permit at the end of 12 months after the suspension of the driver's license. At the expiration of such six-month ignition interlock device limited driving permit, the driver may, if otherwise qualified, apply for reinstatement of a regular driver's license upon payment of the fee provided in Code Section 40-5-25.
(A) That the person to whom such license is to be issued has completed a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program; (B) That such person has completed a clinical evaluation as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 and enrolled in a substance abuse treatment program approved by the Department of Human Services or is enrolled in a drug court program; (C) That such person has installed an ignition interlock device in any vehicle that he or she will be operating; and (D) A certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license from the court that sentenced such person for the conviction that resulted in the suspension or revocation of his or her driver's license for which he or she is applying for a limited driving permit or probationary license. (3) If the person subject to court ordered use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation is authorized under Code Section 40-5-58 or under Code Section 40-5-67.2 to obtain a habitual violator's probationary license, such person shall, if such person is a habitual violator as a result of two or more convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, have an ignition interlock device installed and maintained in a motor vehicle or vehicles to the extent required by subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-111 for a period of six months following issuance of the probationary license, and such person shall not during such six-month period drive any motor vehicle that is not so equipped, all as conditions of such probationary license. Following expiration of such six-month period with no violation of the conditions of the probationary license, the person may apply for a habitual violator probationary license without such ignition interlock device condition. (4) In any case where installation of an ignition interlock device is required, failure to show proof of such device shall be grounds for refusal of reinstatement of such license or issuance of such habitual violator's probationary license or the immediate suspension or revocation of such license. (4) Any limited driving permit or probationary license issued to such person shall bear a restriction reflecting that the person may only operate a motor vehicle equipped with a functional ignition interlock device. No person whose limited driving permit or probationary license contains such restriction shall operate a motor vehicle that is

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not equipped with a functional ignition interlock device. (5)(A) Any person who has been issued an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or a habitual violator probationary license bearing an ignition interlock device condition shall maintain such ignition interlock device in any motor vehicle he or she operates to the extent required by the certificate of eligibility for such permit or probationary license issued to such person by the court in which he or she was convicted for not less than six months. (B) Upon the expiration of such six-month ignition interlock device limited driving permit or habitual violator probationary license, the driver may, if otherwise qualified, apply for renewal of such permit or probationary license without such ignition interlock device restriction."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-113, relating to renting, leasing, or lending motor vehicle to a probationer under this article prohibited, as follows:
"(a) No person shall knowingly rent, lease, or lend a motor vehicle to a person known to have had his or her driving privilege restricted as a condition of probation as provided in this article, unless the vehicle is equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device. Any person whose driving privilege is restricted as a condition of probation as provided in this article shall notify any other person who rents, leases, or loans a motor vehicle to him or her of such driving restriction."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 42-8-117, relating to revocation of driving privilege for violation of probation, as follows:
"42-8-117. (a)(1) In the event the sentencing court finds revokes a person's probation after finding that a such person has violated the terms of probation imposed the certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license issued pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-111, the Department of Driver Services shall revoke that person's driving privilege for one year from the date the court revokes that person's probation. The court shall report such probation revocation to the Department of Driver Services by court order. (2) This subsection shall not apply to any person whose limited driving permit has been revoked under subsection (d) of Code Section 42-8-112.
(b) In the event the sentencing court finds revokes a person's probation after finding that a such person has twice violated the terms of probation imposed the certificate of eligibility for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit or probationary license issued pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-111 during the same period of probation, the Department of Driver Services shall revoke that person's driving privilege for five years from the date the court revokes that person's probation for a second time. The court shall report such probation revocation to the Department of Driver Services by court order."

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SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Miller of the 49th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Goggans of the 7th, Ginn of the 47th, Shafer of the 48th and others the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend Senate Judiciary Committee Substitute to SB 236 (LC 294737ERS) by inserting after "To" on line 1 the following: amend Code Section 20-2-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescribed courses and the development and dissemination of instructional materials on the effect of alcohol, so as to provide for a voluntary parent or guardian participation component in the alcohol and drug course required for obtaining a driver's license for a person under 18 years of age; to amend Code Section 40-5-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license application fees, so as to provide for motor vehicle report; to
By inserting between lines 16 and 17 the following: Code Section 20-2-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescribed courses and the development and dissemination of instructional materials on the effect of alcohol, is amended in subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) The State Board of Education and the Board of Driver Services shall jointly establish an alcohol and drug course for the purpose of informing the young people of this state of the dangers involved in consuming alcohol or certain drugs in connection with the operation of a motor vehicle. The course shall be designed to generate greater interest in highway safety and accident prevention. The state board and the Board of Driver Services shall jointly, by rules or regulations, determine the contents of the course and its duration. The commissioner of driver services shall make available officers, employees, officials, agents, contractors, or other appropriate representatives as determined by the commissioner of driver services to teach the alcohol and drug course. The alcohol and drug course shall be offered periodically but not less than once annually in the public schools of this state to students in grades nine and above in the manner prescribed by the state board. (2) The alcohol and drug course required by this subsection shall make available as a part of such course a voluntary parent or guardian participation component which substantially complies with the following requirements:
(A) A joint session with the parent or guardian and child which provides opportunities for parents or guardians to voluntarily participate in the guidance and delivery of the anti-drug and anti-alcohol instruction; and (B) A separate voluntary component solely for parental or guardian instruction, that

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provides drug prevention strategies, legal accountability information, an opportunity for parent or guardian questions, and any other information that would offer parents or guardians a framework for the protection of their children from alcohol and other drug use. (2)(3) All schools with grade nine or above which receive funds in any manner from the state shall make available to eligible students and their parents or guardians the alcohol and drug course provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3)(4) The commissioner of driver services shall make the alcohol and drug course, and instructors where necessary, available to the private schools in this state. In addition, the commissioner of driver services shall offer the alcohol and drug course periodically at various locations in the state in the manner provided by the Board of Driver Services. The commissioner shall also be authorized to offer such course electronically online or in such other manner as determined appropriate by the commissioner."
SECTION 1A. Code Section 40-5-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license application fees, is amended by adding a new subsection as follows:
"(f) The General Assembly finds that it is in the best interest of the state to encourage alcohol and drug education to inform young people of the dangers involved in consuming alcohol or certain drugs while operating a motor vehicle. The General Assembly further finds that parental or guardian involvement in an alcohol and drug awareness program will assist in reducing the number of young persons involved in driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. To promote these purposes, where a parent or guardian successfully participates in the parent-guardian component of the alcohol and drug course required by subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-22 as prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142, each parent or guardian shall be entitled to a one-time three-year online motor vehicle report."
SECTION 1B.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Miller, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

SB 236, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 240. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th and Jackson of the 24th:

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 create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SB 240:

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 create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal

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transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide for safety equipment on personal transportation vehicles; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, as follows:
"(43.1) 'Personal transportation vehicle' means any motor vehicle: (A) With a minimum of four wheels; (B) Capable of a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 miles per hour; (C) With a maximum gross vehicle unladen or empty weight of 1,375 pounds; and (D) Capable of transporting not more than eight persons.
The term does not include mobility aids, including power wheelchairs and scooters, that can be used indoors and outdoors for the express purpose of enabling mobility for a person with a disability."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new part to Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to special provisions for certain vehicles, to read as follows:
"Part 6 40-6-363. (a) This part shall have no application to any county or municipality that has enacted prior to January 1, 2012, an ordinance authorizing the operation of motorized carts pursuant to Code Section 40-6-331. (b) In addition to the requirements contained in paragraph (43.1) of Code Section 40-11, all personal transportation vehicles shall have the following equipment:
(1) A braking system sufficient for the weight and passenger capacity of the vehicle, including a parking brake; (2) A reverse warning device functional at all times when the directional control is in the reverse position; (3) A main power switch. When the switch is in the 'off' position, or the key or other device that activates the switch is removed, the motive power circuit shall be inoperative. If the switch uses a key, it shall be removable only in the 'off' position; (4) Head lamps; (5) Reflex reflectors; (6) Tail lamps; (7) A horn; (8) A rearview mirror; (9) Safety warning labels; and (10) Hip restraints and hand holds."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Williams of the 19th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to SB 240 (LC 34 3031S) by deleting line 30 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: including front brakes and a parking brake;
(2) Seat belts;

By renumbering paragraphs (2) through (10) as paragraphs (3) through (11), respectively.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Williams amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 2. SB 240, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 251. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.
SB 251, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SR 68. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; and for other purposes.
The Senate Science and Technology Committee offered the following substitute to SR 68:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the field of science and technology is an important and growing sector of the state economy; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the state develop policies to encourage and facilitate the growth and vigor of this vital field; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly is determined to study the best and most efficient path to that goal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission to be composed of 12 members as follows:
(1) One member of the Georgia General Assembly Senate Science and Technology Committee and one member of the Georgia General Assembly Senate Economic Development Committee appointed by the chairperson of the respective committee; (2) One member of the Georgia General Assembly House Committee on Science and Technology and one member of the Georgia General Assembly House Committee on Economic Development appointed by the chairperson of the respective committee; (3) Three individuals from the private sector with a background in science and technology, with one such member each being appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4) The commissioner of Economic Development or his or her designee; (5) The Georgia Technology Authority Chief Information Officer or his or her designee; (6) The State School Superintendent or his or her designee;

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(7) The chairperson of the Board of Regents or his or her designee; and (8) The chairperson of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education or his or her designee. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall each appoint a co-chair of the commission. The commission may establish various subcommittees with subject matter expertise to advise the commission on specific matters, which shall be chaired by a member of the study commission. Members of the subcommittees must be experts from Georgia's science and technology community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission shall: (1) Inventory Georgia's existing assets in the science and technology sectors to determine current strengths and capabilities; (2) Conduct review of state and national policies to discern best practices and lessons learned with regard to public policy that encourages advancement of the science and technology sectors; (3) Hold meetings around the state to solicit input from science and technology stakeholders, with a specific interest in identifying barriers to growth and progress; and (4) Develop specific recommendations with regard to the scope and content of a strategic plan for science and technology in Georgia. Such recommendations shall stipulate what the commission recommends should be excluded from such a plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all executive departments, agencies, boards, and commissions and other divisions of the executive branch of state government shall fully cooperate with the commission, and any nonprofit entities designated by the commission that promote and support technology initiatives may assist the commission in the performance of its duties and may provide staff assistance and any other assistance as requested.
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 that 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. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives. No later than January 9, 2012, the commission shall submit its recommendations for the development of a strategic plan to the Governor, President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The committee shall stand abolished on January 9, 2012.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant E Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

SR 68, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

SB 188. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Williams of the 19th, Bulloch of the 11th, Tolleson of the 20th, Sims of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to revise certain provisions relating to deer farming; to provide for regulation of alternative livestock farming; to authorize and regulate private harvest-hunt preserves; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to SB 188:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, so as to authorize and regulate private harvest-hunt preserves; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 4A
27-3-120. The purpose of this article is to regulate the establishment and operation of harvest-hunt preserves.
27-3-121. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Alternative livestock' means the following species: elk, red deer, sika deer, axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck antelope, nyala antelope, horned oryx antelope, lechwe antelope, waterbuck antelope, mouflon sheep, Barbary (aoudad) sheep, Jacob fourhorn sheep, Dall sheep, red sheep, Corsican sheep, Barbados sheep, American black belly sheep, ibex sheep, and bison. (2) 'Harvest-hunt preserve' means an animal preserve designed and operated to allow the release and taking of captive alternative livestock as specified in this article.
27-3-122. (a) The department may issue a license for the establishment and operation of a harvest-hunt preserve. No harvest-hunt preserve license shall be issued until the premises of such preserve have been inspected by a representative of the department and the requirements of this article have been met. (b) No person shall engage in or carry on the business of operating a harvest-hunt preserve without first applying for and obtaining a harvest-hunt preserve license. The provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 4 shall not apply to a harvest-hunt preserve authorized under this article or the operator thereof. (c) A harvest-hunt preserve shall consist of not less than 640 total acres nor more than 10,000 total acres, including water area, and shall be owned or leased by the applicant. The preserve shall be completely enclosed with a game fence at least eight feet in height and of such design and construction as specified by rule or regulation. The boundaries of all preserves shall be posted with signs bearing the words 'Licensed Harvest-Hunt Preserve,' which shall be placed at intervals of not more than 500 feet and

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easily visible from any point of ingress or egress. (d) In the event the property is under lease to the applicant, such lease shall be for a term of not less than one year from date of application and subject to review and approval by the department as a condition to the granting of a license. (e) The following shall apply on all harvest-hunt preserves:
(1) Only alternative livestock and other nongame species shall be taken on harvesthunt preserves; (2) Alternative livestock shall not be taken on harvest-hunt preserves while boxed or caged and shall be taken only in accordance with the following conditions and methods:
(A) Cervidae (deer family) shall be free roaming and shall have access to not less than such minimum proportion of wooded acreage as established by rule or regulation. The harvesting of Cervidae with dogs is prohibited; provided, however, that a leashed dog shall be allowed for trailing; and (B) Bovidae (such as antelope) shall be free roaming and shall have access to not less than such minimum proportion of wooded acreage as established by rule or regulation. The harvesting of Bovidae with dogs is prohibited; provided, however, that a leashed dog shall be allowed for trailing; and (3) Alternative livestock may be taken year round. (f) Alternative livestock may be kept in small enclosures only for veterinary, breeding, transportation, or other management purposes and shall not be harvested on the same day of release or transport into the minimum acreage required for taking the species. (g) The harvesting of alternative livestock produced, raised, or held at a zoological attraction or that are tame alternative livestock is prohibited. For the purpose of this subsection, 'tame alternative livestock' means alternative livestock that do not exhibit the flight characteristics normal for the species when found in the wild. When tame alternative livestock are maintained in harvesting areas on a preserve for breeding or other purposes, they shall be readily identifiable with a fluorescent collar or other marking device. (h) Motorized vehicles shall not be used to drive alternative livestock nor shall alternative livestock be taken from moving motorized vehicles. (i) Harvest-hunt preserves shall be equipped and operated in such manner as to provide sufficient food and humane treatment for the alternative livestock thereupon. The premises, pens, and facilities of all harvesting preserves shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. All alternative livestock harvested shall be taken by humane method as specified by rules or regulations of the board for the species. Injured or wounded animals shall be immediately euthanized, transported to a veterinarian for treatment, or treated by the owner. (j) Prior to being transported from a harvest-hunt preserve, all carcasses, parts, and meat of alternative livestock taken on such preserve shall be properly identified with a tag or label with the name of the person harvesting, the name of the preserve, and the date such game is being transported from the preserve. (k) A hunting license as required by law shall be required of all persons taking game

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on any harvest-hunt preserve. (l) There shall be a registration record for each harvest-hunt preserve in which the name, address, and quantity of alternative livestock taken by each person hunting on the preserve shall be recorded. All records and the physical facilities and installations of any harvest-hunt preserve shall be open to inspection upon request by personnel of the department or the Department of Agriculture. (m) A complete record of all alternative livestock released and harvested on any harvest-hunt preserve shall be maintained and available to the department upon request. (n) The license of any harvest-hunt preserve operator violating any provision of this title or any rule or regulation adopted by the board pursuant to this title shall be subject to revocation, cancellation, or suspension following notice and hearing. Any alternative livestock shall be disposed of the same as provided for wild animals by Chapter 5 of this title within 45 days of revocation of any harvest-hunt preserve license. (o) The department shall inspect the applicant's fencing. (p) No person shall hold, possess, import, or transport alternative livestock without a harvest-hunt preserve license under this article, a deer farming licence under Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 4, or a wild animal license under Chapter 5 of this title.
27-3-123. Health and transportation requirements for any Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates) shall meet the health requirements established by rule or regulation of the Department of Agriculture. Those animals specifically used for harvest-hunt preserves shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Methods and Rules of the Code of Federal Regulations for Tuberculosis and Brucellosis in Cervidae.
27-3-124. As a condition for maintaining a harvest-hunt preserve license, it shall be the duty of the owner or operator of a licensed harvest-hunt preserve to notify the department immediately of the escape of alternative livestock. No person shall be held liable for killing or wounding such escaped alternative livestock.
27-3-125. Harvest-hunt preserve operators shall allow the entry onto the preserve of representatives of the department, the Department of Agriculture, or other departments or agencies having authority or duties involving captive alternative livestock or wild animals to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
27-3-126. The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purpose of this article. Such rules and regulations shall be promulgated after consultation with the Department of Agriculture and shall be designed to ensure the health and safety of wildlife and prevent the spread of animal diseases between wildlife, wild animals, domestic animals, captive alternative livestock, and people. It

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shall be the duty of the Board of Natural Resources, the commissioner of natural resources, the department, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the Department of Agriculture to communicate and consult on matters of mutual concern so as to ensure the health and safety of captive alternative livestock, wildlife, wild animals, domestic animals, and people and to prevent, control, and eradicate animal diseases within this state.
27-3-127. In addition to the remedies provided in this article and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the department is authorized to apply to the superior court having jurisdiction for an injunction. Such court may, upon hearing and for good cause shown, grant a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this article or for failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this article or any rule or regulation adopted by the Board pursuant to this article. An injunction issued under this Code section shall not require a bond.
27-3-128. (a) The department, in order to enforce this article or any orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article, may issue an administrative order imposing a penalty not to exceed $50,000.00 for each violation whenever the department, after a hearing, determines that any person has violated any provision of this article or any quarantines, orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article. (b) The initial hearing and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available and who is aggrieved or adversely affected by any final order or action of the department shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. All penalties recovered by the department as provided for in this chapter shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. The department may file in the superior court of the county wherein the person under order resides or, if said person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business or in the county wherein the violation occurred a certified copy of a final order of the department unappealed from or of a final order of the department affirmed upon appeal, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though said judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by said court. The penalty prescribed in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be concurrent, alternative, or cumulative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies, forfeitures, or penalties provided, allowed, or available to the department with respect to any violation of this article and any quarantines, orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

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27-3-129. It shall be unlawful for any person intentionally to release alternative livestock from captivity or to import, transport, sell, transfer, or possess alternative livestock in such a manner as to cause its release or escape from captivity. If a person imports, transports, sells, transfers, or possesses alternative livestock in such a manner as to pose a reasonable possibility that such alternative livestock may be released accidentally or escape from captivity, the department may revoke the license of such person. 27-3-129.1. Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant N Hamrick E Harbison N Heath N Henson
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James N Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon N Millar N Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey
Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton N Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 20, nays 30. SB 188, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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SB 185. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to SB 185:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; 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 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, is amended by revising Code Section 20-1A-13, relating to the emergency placement of monitors in early care and education programs, as follows:
"20-1A-13. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Emergency order' or 'order' means a written directive by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee placing a monitor in an early care and education program or closing an early care and education program in accordance with this Code section. (2) 'Monitor' means a person designated by the department to remain on site in a program as an agent of the department, observing conditions. (3) 'Preliminary hearing' means a hearing held by the department Office of State Administrative Hearings as soon as possible after the order is entered at the request of a program which has been affected by an emergency order placing a monitor in the program or closing the program in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (b) The commissioner or his or her designee may order the emergency placement of a monitor or monitors in an early care and education program upon a finding that rules

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and regulations of the department are being violated which threaten the health, safety, or welfare of children in the care of the program and when one or more of the following conditions are present:
(1) The program is operating without a license, commission, or registration; (2) The department has denied application for license, registration, or commission or has initiated action to revoke the existing license, registration, or commission of the program; or (3) Children are suspected of being subjected to injury or life-threatening situations or the health or safety of a child or children is in danger. (c) A monitor may be placed in a program for no more than ten consecutive calendar days, during which time the monitor shall observe conditions and regulatory compliance with any recommended remedial action of the department. Upon expiration of the ten-day period, should the conditions warrant, the initial ten-day period may be extended for an additional ten-day period. The monitor shall report to the department. The monitor shall not assume any administrative or child-caring responsibility within the program, nor shall the monitor be liable for any actions of the program. The salary and related costs and travel and subsistence allowance as defined by department policy of placing a monitor in a program shall be reimbursed to the department by the program, unless the order placing the monitor is determined to be invalid in a contested case or by final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, in which event the cost shall be paid by the department. (d) An emergency order shall contain the following: (1) The scope of the order; (2) The reasons for the issuance of the order; (3) The effective date of the order if other than the date the order is issued; (4) The person to whom questions regarding the order are to be addressed; and (5) Notice of the right to a preliminary hearing. (e) Unless otherwise provided in the order, an emergency order shall become effective upon its service. Service of an emergency order may be made upon the owner of the facility, the director of the facility, or any other agent, employee, or person in charge of the facility at the time of the service of the order. (f) A request for a preliminary hearing shall be made in writing within five days from the time of service, excepting weekends. The request must shall be made to the representative of the department designated in the order. Unless a request is made to appear in person, the preliminary hearing shall consist of an administrative review of the record, written evidence submitted by the early care and education program affected, and a preliminary written argument in support of its contentions. (g) If a request is made to appear in person at the preliminary hearing, the program shall provide the name and address of the person or persons, if any, who will be representing the program in the preliminary hearing. (h)(g) Upon receipt of a request for a preliminary hearing, the department shall immediately forward the request to the Office of State Administrative Hearings, which shall set and give notice of the date, time, and location of the preliminary hearing. The

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preliminary hearing shall be held as soon as possible after a request therefor but in no event later than 72 hours after such request, provided that a program may request that such hearing be held earlier and that in no event shall a hearing be held on a weekend or holiday. (i)(h) If a personal appearance hearing is requested, the preliminary hearing shall consist of a review of the all oral and written evidence in the record, any additional evidence introduced at the hearing, and any arguments made. A recording shall be made of the hearing. (j)(i) The department Office of State Administrative Hearings shall, where practicable, issue an immediate oral order and shall, in all instances, issue a written order within four business days after the close of the hearing. (k)(j) Pending final appeal of the validity of any emergency order issued as provided in this Code section, such emergency order shall remain in full effect until vacated or rescinded by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.
(k)(1) Upon the death of a minor at any early care and education program licensed pursuant to this chapter, unless such death was medically anticipated or no serious rule violations related to the death by the program were determined by the department, the commissioner shall immediately request an emergency hearing from the Office of State Administrative Hearings to determine whether an emergency closure of the program is warranted. Such hearing shall be conducted within 48 hours of notice. If the Office of Administrative Hearings finds that emergency closure is warranted, the commissioner shall issue an order immediately closing such program for a period of not more than 21 days from the date of the order. Upon such closure, the program shall be required to immediately notify the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the program. Such process shall also apply in circumstances where a child's safety or welfare is in imminent danger. Upon a closure, the commissioner or his or her designee shall immediately conduct a review into the circumstances of the minor's death or the circumstances where a child's safety or welfare is in imminent danger. If the commissioner determines that the program where such minor's death occurred or where imminent danger exists fails to meet the specifications and requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall immediately revoke such program's license. Upon issuance of the notice of revocation, if issued prior to the expiration of the closure period, the closure of the program shall remain in effect. If the department issues a notice of revocation during the closure period, the program shall have the right to appeal the revocation in accordance with this Code section; provided, however, that the program shall remain closed until the issuance of an initial decision by the Office of State Administrative Hearings or if the office overturns the commissioner's emergency closure determination. If the commissioner determines that the administration or conditions of the program were not the cause of the minor's death or that a child's safety and welfare is not in imminent danger or if the department has not issued a revocation notice within the initial closure period, the commissioner shall immediately reopen the program for its continued operation. (2) An early care and education program that is closed pursuant to this subsection

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shall have the right to contest the emergency closure of such program or the revocation and continued emergency closure of the program in a manner consistent with Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' and shall be authorized to request an expedited hearing in accordance with this subsection and the rules and regulations of the Office of State Administrative Hearings. (l) The department is not precluded from other actions permitted by other laws or regulations during the time an emergency order is in force."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 185, 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 Bills of the House:

HB 274.

By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 382. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Abrams of the 84th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, so as to authorize any municipality which currently has in effect a 7 percent levy under certain provisions of that Code section to impose an additional levy under certain conditions; to provide for the manner of imposition and certain requirements as to expenditure of proceeds; to require approval of the levy by local Act of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 461.

By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, Meadows of the 5th, Bearden of the 68th, England of the 108th, Williams of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Calendar was resumed.

SB 252. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization and general requirements for the transaction of insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall determine if an insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for designation on the certificate of authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purpose.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 252, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SR 312. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Jackson of the 2nd, Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A RESOLUTION endorsing the efforts to deepen the ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

SR 312, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 343. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SR 343: A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.

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PART I WHEREAS, PFC Samuel Stephens Lance was born to Sam and Virginia Jo Lance on November 24, 1949, in Fort Payne, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, he was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division and died in Vietnam on May 1, 1970, while serving his country; and
WHEREAS, Steve attended Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia, where he played football and basketball in his senior year; and
WHEREAS, he received the Coaches "Max Smith Award" for his skill at baseball; and
WHEREAS, he attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Chickamauga, and loved to go fishing and hunting whenever he could; and
WHEREAS, Steve had three sisters, Jennifer Tarvin, Cynthia Lance, and Bridgett Barrett; and
WHEREAS, because his father died three years before him, Steve became the man of the family at a young age and took good care of his mother and sisters before he went into military service; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this hero who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom be established.
PART II WHEREAS, in 1887, Charles Lafayette Stapleton, Charlie Will Stapleton's father, settled on farmland bordering Bear Creek and reared 11 children; and
WHEREAS, in 1938, Charlie Will bought adjacent farmland that surrounds the present bridge site over Bear Creek; and
WHEREAS, he lived on and farmed this land for his entire life, and the land is still owned and farmed by his great-nephew; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding man be established.
PART III WHEREAS, Luther H. Story was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War, and he posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on September 1, 1950; and

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WHEREAS, he was born on July 20, 1931, in Buena Vista, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 1950, PFC Story distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action; and
WHEREAS, during a savage daylight attack that penetrated the thinly held lines of the 9th Infantry, PFC Story, a weapons squad leader, observed a large group of the enemy crossing the river to attack Company A; and seizing a machine gun from his wounded gunner, he placed deadly fire on the hostile column, killing or wounding an estimated 100 enemy soldiers; and
WHEREAS, facing certain encirclement, the company commander ordered a withdrawal; during the move, PFC Story noticed the approach of an enemy truck, and after alerting his comrades to take cover, he fearlessly stood in the middle of the road, throwing grenades into the truck; and
WHEREAS, during the withdrawal, the company was attacked by such superior numbers that it was forced to deploy in a rice field, and PFC Story was wounded in this action but, disregarding his wounds, rallied the men about him and repelled the attack; when last seen, he was firing every weapon available and fighting off another hostile assault; and
WHEREAS, PFC Story's extraordinary heroism, aggressive leadership, and supreme devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.
PART IV WHEREAS, although he considered himself an Atlanta native, Forrest Laughlin Adair II was born in 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Riverside Military School, he attended Georgia Tech and later graduated from Georgia State with a business degree in real estate; and
WHEREAS, Forrest did not accept Jack Adair's offer of employment in the family business, Adair Realty; instead, he felt compelled to be responsible for his own destiny, so he joined The First National Bank of Atlanta in 1962; and
WHEREAS, but real estate was his true calling, so in 1982, he partnered with Virgil and Jim Williams to form Williams Adair Equity Corp. and later, Williams Adair Realty Corp.; and
WHEREAS, over the next several decades, he directed the construction, purchase, and sale of over one million square feet of diversified product, including office parks, strip shopping centers, and mid-rise suburban office buildings; and

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WHEREAS, he was always concerned with the impact of real estate on the community, as evidenced by his participation in civic organizations, such as The Gwinnett Council for Quality Growth - Past President, The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, The Evermore CID, NAIOP, the Commercial Board of Realtors, and others too numerous to name; and
WHEREAS, real estate was in his blood; Forrest Laughlin Adair II was the 4th generation of an Atlanta real estate family, and his great-great-grandfather, Colonel George Adair, was commonly referred to as the Father of Atlanta for his work rebuilding Atlanta after the Civil War; Colonel Adair's motto was, "To be reliable is a fortune"; and
WHEREAS, Forrest's legacy is visible throughout Gwinnett County; he had a hand in all types of projects, including apartments, office buildings, office parks, and shopping centers; but land development projects were his favorite, as evidenced by his ATM pin number "DIRT"; and
WHEREAS, walking a property in consideration of future development was his favorite real estate activity; however, his most important legacy was the development of young men; and
WHEREAS, he was keenly aware of the challenges that face today's youth, and he believed in building character in young men through the lessons and challenges of youth sports; he coached baseball and football for over 30 years, and although some teams included his sons, most of his time was spent pro bono for the children of others; he was known for chauffeuring boys whose parents could not provide transportation and for building self-confidence and teaching accountability; and
WHEREAS, he loved real estate, but his true legacy can be seen in the faces of all he touched, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this life well lived be established.
PART V WHEREAS, William Austin Atkins, Sr., born in Tate, Georgia, on August 16, 1933, to Austin and Gladys Atkins, has been recognized in the 24th Edition of Who's Who in the World as worthy of recognition along with notable leaders and achievers from all walks of life, whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the political, cultural, business, and academic frameworks of America and the world; and
WHEREAS, this esteemed member of the House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994 served his constituents well as a member of the Appropriations, Regulated Beverages, and Industry Committees; and
WHEREAS, his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from Mercer University was of great use to him as the Director of the Drugs and Narcotics Agency of the State of Georgia, a position which he retired from in 2008; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Atkins possesses a wide range of talents and abilities which include being lead vocalist of the Bill Atkins Band; and
WHEREAS, this devoted husband and father of two children and two stepchildren still finds time to be involved in his community through his service to the First United Methodist Church on the administrative board, to Mercer University School of Pharmacy on the board of directors, Brawner Hospital on the governing board, and Smyrna Hospital on the long-range planning board; and
WHEREAS, he honorably served his country in the United States Army Medical Service Corps from 1955 to 1957; and
WHEREAS, others have recognized his talents and contributions by honoring him with awards such as the Smryna/Oakdale Moose Lodge in 1993 with the "Mr. Cobb County" award; the Cobb County Clean Commission in 1992 with the "One of a Kind Award"; Cobb County in 1992 with the Statesman of the Year award; American Cancer Society in 1991 with the Recipient Appreciation plaque; Personal Care Homes of Georgia in 1991 with the Legislator of the Year Friendship Award; and the Cobb County Bar Association in 1991 with the Liberty Bell Award; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Pharmacist of the Year in Georgia award he received from Phi Delta Chi in 1978, he has also received numerous awards throughout the years for his dedication and service to the pharmacy profession; and
WHEREAS, Bill Atkins is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of one individual can have on the citizens of his community, his state, his country, and even the world, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that his superlative accomplishments be recognized by the dedication of a bridge in his name in honor of his accomplishments.
PART VI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of William Travis Duke of Mableton; and
WHEREAS, he served as a State Representative, 1971-1975; was active in local and state politics for over 30 years; and was one of the first Republicans elected in Cobb County; and
WHEREAS, a man of conviction and purpose, he was a member and/or officer of myriad community service boards, including the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, CobbMarietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, Mable House, Cobb County Boys Club, Open Gate Children's Shelter, Department of Family and Children Services, Georgian Club, Cobb-Marietta Museum, Salvation Army, and the Jaycees; and

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WHEREAS, William was united in love and marriage to Betty and was blessed with two remarkable children, Jennifer and Derek, and three wonderful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, William Travis Duke will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal public servant and advocate for his community will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his life be established.
PART VII WHEREAS, Roy Parrish was born in Walker County, Georgia, on November 29, 1933, one of four children born to Roy E. Parrish, Sr., and the former Annie May Autry; the Parrish family and the Autry family were pioneers to Walker County and have made this county their homes since the eighteenth century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish was educated in the City of Chickamauga School System and graduated from Gordon Lee High School in 1953; he started to work for the Chickamauga Telephone Company while still in high school, and he remained in their employ for nineteen years, the last several as general manager; and
WHEREAS, he also served two years on active duty with the United States Army in Korea; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Sole Commissioner of Walker County in the Democratic Primary of 1972 and took office January 1, 1973; he went on to serve six four-year terms; and
WHEREAS, some of his major accomplishments include building the first sanitary landfill in 1973 and operating it for 23 years; building and paving the county roads; passing the first Local Option Sales Tax Referendum in 1977 that rolled back county property tax and for the first time and offered property tax relief to the local community; building the civic center, pavilion, and the 911 Center; building a tunnel from the courthouse to the jail for security; building and operating an animal shelter, 16 fire stations, and 126 bridges; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish worked with Georgia Department of Transportation and the United States Department of the Interior as well as the National Park Service and Congressman Buddy Darden to get a better corridor through or around the Chickamauga Battlefield and was largely responsible for getting the western route through Walker County established as the relocated Highway 27 around the Chickamauga National Park; and
WHEREAS, he has been married to the former Cora Ann Kell, also a native of Walker County, for more than 50 years, and they had two children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; they live in the City of Chickamauga where they are active members of the Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, he retired, undefeated, from public office in 1996 and now enjoys the freedom of retirement; he and Cora Ann spend time traveling, enjoying their family, gardening, and working in their church where Roy has recruited many of his friends; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to this life of public service be established.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell gave a lifetime of service to the people of Taylor County, Georgia, and had a long string of achievements and contributions to their community; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the lives of service of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell be honored with a lasting memorial.
PART IX NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body honor the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicate the intersection of Lafayette Road and SR 27 as the Steve Lance Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor Charlie Will Stapleton by dedicating the bridge on SR 41 crossing Bear Creek in Webster County as the Charlie Will Stapleton Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding heroism and bravery of PFC Luther H. Story and dedicate the bridge on SR 26, over the Kinchafoonee Creek in Marion County, as the Luther Story Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Forrest Laughlin Adair II and dedicate the bridge on US 78, the

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Stone Mountain Freeway, at Park Place in Gwinnett County, as the Forrest Laughlin Adair II Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in recognizing and honoring William Austin Atkins, Sr., for his outstanding service to his community and to the State of Georgia and dedicate the bridge over I-75 North at Windy Hill Road, in Cobb County, as the William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of William Travis Duke; express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing; and dedicate the bridge over SR 41 at I-285, in Cobb County, as the W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Roy Parrish by dedicating the portion of US 27/SR 1 from the city limits of Fort Oglethorpe south to Shields Crossing as the Roy Parrish Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell by dedicating the portion of Old Wire Road, SR 208, from the Talbot County line to SR 19 South in Taylor County as the Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, to the family of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance, to the family of Charlie Will Stapleton, to the family of Luther H. Story, to the family of Forrest Laughlin Adair II, to William Austin Atkins, Sr., to the family of William Travis Duke, to the family of Roy Parrish, and to the family of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell.
Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Seabaugh of the 28th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to SR 343 (LC 34 3028S) by adding between lines 183 and 184 the following:
PART VIII-A WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 27 traverses the entire western length of Georgia and is approximately 352 miles long; and
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WHEREAS, the state and federal government invested billions of dollars in constructing U.S. Highway 27 and, by supporting travel and tourism investment along the corridor, the state will be increasing the taxpayers' return on investment; and
WHEREAS, promoting tourism along U.S. Highway 27 supports efforts to dismantle persistent poverty in Georgia as seven of the 18 counties along the highway are classified by the University of Georgia as "counties with persistent poverty"; and
WHEREAS, the activities around the promotion of U.S. Highway 27 can serve as a sustainable model for other corridor tourism and economic development efforts in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 27 offers an attractive, alternate north-south transportation route with authentic Georgia cultural heritage and scenic resources.
By adding between lines 213 and 214 the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia portion of U.S. Highway 27, located within the limits of the Martha Berry Highway, be dedicated as the Scenic Hometown Highway for tourism enhancement purposes.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Mullis, Seabaugh amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to SR 343 (LC 34 3028S) by adding between lines 183 and 184 the following:
PART VIII-B WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost one of her most distinguished public servants, innovative legal minds, and civil rights advocate with the passing of the Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., became the 62nd Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia when he was administered the oath of office by Governor Zell Miller on August 24, 1994, after 33 years of practicing law and serving on the superior court bench; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin was born and reared in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia, the son of John H. Ruffin, Sr., and Anna Davis Ruffin, and he was a graduate of Waynesboro High and Industrial School, Morehouse College, and Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, he was admitted to the Georgia Bar on July 5, 1961; and

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WHEREAS, he was appointed a Superior Court Judge of the Augusta Judicial Circuit in 1986 by Governor Joe Frank Harris and he continued to serve as a superior court judge until his appointment to the Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being the first African American Superior Court Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, Judge Ruffin was also the first African American member of the Augusta Bar Association, and the third African American and first African American Chief Judge to serve on the Court of Appeals of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his membership in the State Bar of Georgia, Judge Ruffin was a member of the bars of the Supreme Court of Georgia, United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin had many professional, civic and religious affiliations, including: Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia; Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia; Tenth Judicial Administrative District; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education; Georgia Commission on Gender Bias; Court Reform Committee, Governor's Conference on Justice in Georgia; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Georgia Advisory Council to the Legal Services Program; Judicial Nominating Commission; Georgia Conference of Black Lawyers, Inc.; State Bar Judicial Compensation Committee; American Judicature Society; National Bar Association; American Bar Association; Augusta Bar Association; and the Atlanta Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Council of Superior Court Judges and was on track to become the first African American to serve as President of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin and his beautiful wife, Judith, had one son, Brinkley, and two grandsons, Bryson and Myles; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin and his family are members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life and outstanding career of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., be established.
By adding between lines 213 and 214 the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body celebrate the life and outstanding career and many accomplishments of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., and dedicate the portion of SR 25 beginning at SR 88 to the Burke County line as the Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. Memorial Highway.

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By deleting "and" on line 221.
By deleting the second period and adding at the end of line 222 the following: and to the family of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Davis, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Hill of the 4th and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to SR 343 (LC 34 3028S) by adding between lines 183 and 184 the following:
PART VIII-C WHEREAS, Kermit Yates was a prominent citizen of the City of Cobbtown in Tattnall County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yates moved to the City of Cobbtown in the 1930s and departed this life on October 26, 1995, after a long career as a mechanic and noted member of the Cobbtown community; and
WHEREAS, he was the mayor of Cobbtown for many years; he was in charge of the city's water department and was one of the founders of the water system; and
WHEREAS, he was also very active in the Sunlight Primitive Church, where he served as a deacon and was also the caretaker for the church cemetery; and
WHEREAS, since Mr. Yates was a mechanic, he kept everyone "running" by working on cars, trucks, and tractors; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding public servant and community leader be established.
By adding between lines 213 and 214 the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Mr. Kermit Yates by dedicating a portion of SR 152 from the city limits of Cobbtown, Georgia, to the Coleman Bridge as the Kermit Yates Memorial Highway.
By deleting "and" on line 221.
By deleting the second period and adding at the end of line 222 the following: and to the family of Kermit Yates.

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Hill of the 4th, Mullis amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SR 343, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Jesse Stone

Banking and Financial Institutions

District 23

Education and Youth

320-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Higher Education

Atlanta, GA 30334

Judiciary

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I intended to vote yea on SR 343.

3-16-11

/s/ Jesse Stone, 23rd

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

HB 240. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to establish a procedure for modifying projects approved in a referendum that have become infeasible in connection with the county special purpose local option sales and use tax and the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Finance Committee.

HB 262. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th and Powell of the 171st:

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 add an additional 1 percent qualifying fee for judicial candidates for the purpose of funding the Judicial Qualifications Commission; to provide for the establishment, collection, and remitting of such fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Ethics Committee.

HB 269. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so

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as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
HB 322. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 382. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Abrams of the 84th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, so as to authorize any municipality which currently

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has in effect a 7 percent levy under certain provisions of that Code section to impose an additional levy under certain conditions; to provide for the manner of imposition and certain requirements as to expenditure of proceeds; to require approval of the levy by local Act of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
HB 461. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, Meadows of the 5th, Bearden of the 68th, England of the 108th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 489. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obtaining information for investigations and audits relative to Medicaid, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 143. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information; to repeal certain obsolete 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:

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Y Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison
Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon
Millar N Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims N Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 15.

SB 143, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand in recess until midnight and then stand adjourned pursuant to HR 493 until 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2011. The motion prevailed, and at 9:54 p.m. the President announced the Senate in recess.

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 277.

By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Maddox of the 172nd, Roberts of the 154th, Williams of the 165th, Black of the 174th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to hunting, so as to regulate the baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; to change certain provisions relating to unlawful

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enticement of game; to change certain provisions relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to an earlier adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned at 12:00 midnight.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 21, 2011
Thirty-first Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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:

Senator Jeff Mullis District 53 121-F State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Transportation Appropriations Rules Banking and Financial Institutions Assignments Economic Development

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 18, 2011

Mr. Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:

When the vote was taken for SB 62 on Wednesday, I pressed no. Apparently someone layed something on my desk while the voting machines were open and the yes button was accidentally pressed. Please correct the record to reflect my vote as a no in the journal. Thank you.

With Sincere Regards, I am

/s/ Senator Jeff Mullis

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SR 431. By Senator Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION requesting that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission carefully consider the safety aspects of allowing El Paso Corporation to transport liquefied natural gas through Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 432. By Senators Davis of the 22nd and Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 433. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Kermit Yates and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 277. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Maddox of the 172nd, Roberts of the 154th, Williams of the 165th, Black of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to hunting, so as to regulate the baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; to change certain provisions relating to unlawful enticement of game; to change certain provisions relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

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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 recommendation:

HB 335 HB 483 SB 226

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 482 HB 496 SB 254

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Golden of the 8th

Hamrick of the 30th

Thompson of the 33rd

Senator Stone of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Jeffares of the 17th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Jeffares was excused.

Senator Carter of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Brown of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Brown was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Gooch

Grant Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller Murphy

Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Brown (Excused) Jeffares (Excused)

Golden (Excused) Mullis

Hamrick (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Tippins of the 37th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Todd W. Allen of Kennesaw, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 423. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; and for other purposes.

SR 424. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Orgbon; and for other purposes.

SR 426. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Keith Sweat; and for other purposes.

SR 427. By Senator Miller of the 49th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Mike Kelley; and for other purposes.

SR 428. By Senator Miller of the 49th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lewis R. Hamilton; and for other purposes.

SR 429. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy and memory of Mr. Grady Young and recognizing the Grady Young Foundation, Inc.; and for other purposes.

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SR 430. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Bettina Polite-Tate, Savannah-Chatham County School System's Teacher of the Year for 20102011; and for other purposes.

Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized September, 2011, as Jewish Heritage Month, commended by SR 160, adopted previously. Consulate General Opher Aviran and Logan Lawrence addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Sims of the 12th commended the Links, Incorporated, and recognized March 21, 2011, as Links Day at the State Capitol, commended by SR 396, adopted previously. Beverly Tarver addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd recognized the Trion High School cheerleading squad for winning their third consecutive State Class A Championship, commended by SR 229, adopted previously. Kelsey Ray addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Chance of the 16th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Joseph Saulsbury III.

Senator Stoner of the 6th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on the Senate Local Consent Calendar pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey 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 21, 2011 Thirty-first Legislative Day

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

SB 226

Thompson of the 5th Jones of the 10th Millar of the 40th Henson of the 41st Carter of the 42nd Ramsey of the 43rd Butler of the 55th DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of

SB 254 HB 335 HB 482

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education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), and by an Act approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4192), so as to revise the composition of the board of education; to provide for a referendum and the submission of a question related thereto to the electors of the DeKalb County School District for approval or rejection; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Stoner of the 6th Rogers of the 21st Hill of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Tippins of the 37th COBB COUNTY-MARIETTA WATER AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of office of members of the authority; to change provisions relating to vacancies in office; to change provisions relating to removal of members for cause; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Millar of the 40th CITY OF DORAVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to change certain provisions relating to elections; to change certain provisions relating to notice of candidacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Chance of the 16th Seay of the 34th MAGISTRATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Magistrate Court of Fayette County, approved April 1, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4707), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, 4406), so as to modify the qualifications and the salary of the magistrate court judges of Fayette County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 483

Hill of the 4th BULLOCH COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT POWER LAW

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Bulloch County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 496

Stone of the 23rd TOWN OF HILTONIA

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Hiltonia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone E Stoner

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

E Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 42, nays 0.

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

Senator Mullis of the 53rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 80

Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal (SLGO(G)-51st) Hamilton-23rd

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 80. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Sheldon of the 105th, Holt of the 112th, Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.

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Senator Unterman of the 45th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 80 by adding

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Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, is amended by revising Code Section 36-66-4, related to hearings on proposed zoning decisions, by inserting a new subsection (g) as follows:

In addition to all other requirements of this Chapter, any county governing authority exercising their zoning powers within an unincorporated island, as that term is identified in subsection (b) of Code Section 36-36-4, must:

A.) Hold a public hearing on every applicable zoning decision in the jurisdiction of each municipality with external boundaries abutting the unincorporated land.

Renumber accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Unterman amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour N Bethel N Brown N Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn

N Grant E Hamrick N Harbison N Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hooks N Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James E Jeffares N Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton N Stone E Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C E Thompson, S
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N Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

N Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 12, nays 37.

HB 80, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Gooch of the 51st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 80.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 2:18 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Thirty-second Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

Senator Bethel of the 54th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the following bill.

HB 80. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Sheldon of the 105th, Holt of the 112th, Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock
Ramsey Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner Tate Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and HB 80 was reconsidered and placed on the General Calendar.

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 537.

By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Jackson of the 142nd and Hatchett of the 143rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Small Claims Court of Johnson County, now the Magistrate Court of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4031), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4006), and an Act approved March 12, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4746), so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2013, the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Johnson County; to provide for the office of the current magistrate and the expiration of his term; to repeal certain Acts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 551.

By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jackson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 264. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to

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provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 537. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Jackson of the 142nd and Hatchett of the 143rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Small Claims Court of Johnson County, now the Magistrate Court of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4031), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4006), and an Act approved March 12, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4746), so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2013, the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Johnson County; to provide for the office of the current magistrate and the expiration of his term; to repeal certain Acts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance 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.
HB 551. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jackson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; 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 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:
HB 225 Do Pass HB 485 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Bulloch of the 11th District, Chairman

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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 239 Do Pass HB 323 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th 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 99 HB 199 HB 226

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 147 HB 200 HB 275

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th 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 recommendation:

HB 101 Do Pass by substitute HB 261 Do Pass

HB 123 Do Pass HB 266 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th 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:

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HB 92 HB 158 HB 498 HB 524

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 93 HB 290 HB 517

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th 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 recommendation:

HB 112 Do Pass by substitute HB 156 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

Senator Tolleson of the 20th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Rogers of the 21st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Rogers was excused.

Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Ramsey of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.

Senator Davenport of the 44th 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:

Albers Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Cowsert Crosby Davenport

Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner

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Davis Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch Grant

Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar

Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Balfour Fort Seabaugh

Brown Ramsey (Excused) Tate (Excused)

Chance Rogers (Excused) Tolleson (Excused)

Senator Fort 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:

Senator Mitch Seabaugh District 28 421-D State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Reapportionment and Redistricting Finance Appropriations Government Oversight Judiciary Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3-22-11

I was present for Roll Call, voted my machine, but it malfunctioned.

Thanks,

/s/ Mitch Seabaugh

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Millar of the 40th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Wiley Stephens of Dunwoody, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 434. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of October 17, 2011, as Careers in Energy Week; and for other purposes.
SR 435. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 1st and James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America; and for other purposes.
SR 436. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mattie Parks Holmes; and for other purposes.
SR 437. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Clifford Little; and for other purposes.
SR 438. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Macon Chapter of the Georgia Prince Hall Shriners and Daughters of Isis; and for other purposes.
SR 439. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 142nd anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 440. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending American Baptist Churches of the South; and for other purposes.
SR 441. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Albers of the 56th, Fort of the 39th, James of the 35th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2010 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Fulton County; and for other purposes

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SR 442. By Senators Butler of the 55th, McKoon of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bill Thrower; and for other purposes.
SR 443. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; and for other purposes.
SR 444. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant Charles Richard Van Hoy, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 445. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel Perry Herrin; and for other purposes.
SR 446. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dylan Scott; and for other purposes.
SR 447. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Palmer; and for other purposes.
Senator Carter of the 1st introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. E. Daniel DeLoach.
Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.
Senator Jones of the 10th recognized Mr. Lee Haney and the International Association of Fitness Science, commended by SR 324, adopted previously. Mr. Lee Haney addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Orrock of the 36th recognized the Model United Nations & Model Arab League programs of Georgia State University, and their coach, Dr. Rashid Naim, commended by SR 419, adopted previously. Dr. Rashid Naim and Vice President Jamie Stewart addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Crosby of the 13th recognized the 2011 Georgia Cotton Queens, commended by SR 388, adopted previously. Director Mary Walker addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Golden of the 8th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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 22, 2011 Thirty-second Legislative Day

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

HB 498

Loudermilk of the 52nd CITY OF ADAIRSVILLE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Adairsville; 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a city manager, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 517

Gooch of the 51st TOWN OF TALKING ROCK
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Talking Rock, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4222), as amended by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4130), so as to modify provisions relating to municipal elections and the terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 exemptions requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 524

Butterworth of the 50th TOWNS COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Towns County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans E Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

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The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, 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:

HR 641. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER:

HB 80

Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal (Sen floor amend 1) (SLGO(G)-51st) Hamilton-23rd

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 228

Water Supply; urge the performance of a feasibility study of withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters; Tennessee River basin (NR&E-53rd)

SR 233

Transportation Dept.; urge to install sound barriers on I-95 near Blythe Island (TRANS-3rd)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SR 228. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bethel of the 54th, Gooch of the 51st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION urging the performance of a feasibility study of the withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin; and for other purposes.

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Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SR 228 (LC 25 5819) by deleting line 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: waters from a certain portion of the basin of the Tennessee River; and for other purposes.

By replacing lines 11 through 13 with the following: estimates based on the last ten years of available data from the United States Geological Survey and other sources, combined average flows of at least 725 million gallons per day, all of which flow northward into the Tennessee River; and

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Mullis, Gooch amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SR 228, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

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The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
HR 641. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Monday, March 28, 2011, through Thursday, April 14, 2011, shall be as follows:
Monday, March 28 ......................................................in session for legislative day 34 Tuesday, March 29......................................................in session for legislative day 35 Wednesday, March 30.................................................in session for legislative day 36 Thursday, March 31 ....................................................in session for legislative day 37 Friday, April 1.............................................................in session for legislative day 38 Saturday, April 2 through Monday, April 11..............in adjournment Tuesday, April 12........................................................in session for legislative day 39 Wednesday, April 13...................................................in adjournment Thursday, April 14 ......................................................in session for legislative day 40
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.
The Calendar was resumed.
SR 233. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Transportation to install sound barriers on I-95 near Blythe Island; 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:

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 1.

SR 233, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:58 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Thirty-third Legislative Day

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

Senator Mullis of the 53rd 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 539.

By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Watson of the 163rd, Stephens of the 161st, Purcell of the 159th and others:

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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to revise provisions relating to the term of office of the president of the board of education; 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.

HB 540. By Representative Allison of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Young Harris ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.

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HB 544. HB 545. HB 553. HB 554.

By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971 Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that the office of mayor shall be a part-time position; to provide for a transition; to provide for a city manager and duties of such city manager; to provide for the calculation of qualifying fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to repeal a local constitutional amendment; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Habersham County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish an airport authority for Habersham County; to declare the need for an airport authority; to

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designate the name of the authority; to declare the purposes and objectives of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for the terms of office of the authority members; to provide for the election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of members; to provide for service of process; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 557. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to reconstitute such board; to provide for its composition, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for its officers and powers and duties; to provide for its personnel and compensation; to provide for disbursements, audits, and certain operations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 195. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County," approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for such members; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 265. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Lilburn, approved August 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4757), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; 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 266. By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to define a term; to change the name of the authority to the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority; to provide for membership of the authority; to provide for the geographical area of operations of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives of the authority; to cite constitutional authority for said Act; to provide for tax exemptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 267. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SR 471. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Elton C. Snow and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 539. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Watson of the 163rd, Stephens of the 161st, Purcell of the 159th and others:
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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to revise provisions relating to the term of office of the president of the board of education; 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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HB 540. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Young Harris ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.
HB 544. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971 Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that the office of mayor shall be a part-time position; to provide for a transition; to provide for a city manager and duties of such city manager; to provide for the calculation of qualifying fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 545. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to repeal a local constitutional amendment; 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.
HB 553. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Habersham County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 554. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish an airport authority for Habersham County; to declare the need for an airport authority; to designate the name of the authority; to declare the purposes and objectives of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for the terms of office of the authority members; to provide for the election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of members; to provide for service of process; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 557. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to reconstitute such board; to provide for its composition, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for its officers and powers and duties; to provide for its personnel and compensation; to provide for disbursements, audits, and certain operations; to provide for related matters; 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:

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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 recommendation:

HB 46 HB 143 HB 237

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 142 HB 144 HB 373

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Natural Resources and the Environment 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 274 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State 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:

HB 90 HR 71 HR 95

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st 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:

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HB 508 HB 522 HB 523

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 92 HB 147 HB 226 HB 323

HB 93 HB 156 HB 239 HB 485

HB 99 HB 158 HB 261

HB 101 HB 199 HB 266

HB 112 HB 200 HB 275

HB 123 HB 225 HB 290

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Ramsey of the 43rd Thompson of the 5th

Sims of the 12th

Stoner of the 6th

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon

Millar Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Seabaugh Seay Shafer Staton Stone Tate Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Chance Rogers Thompson, C. (Excused)

Fort Sims (Excused)

Ramsey (Excused) Stoner (Excused)

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Senator Chance 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.
Senator Staton of the 18th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Renfroe Watson of Forsyth, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 448. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jake Austin; and for other purposes.
SR 449. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adam Dee Dodson; and for other purposes.
SR 450. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann and Clayton Hilburn on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 451. By Senators James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, Thompson of the 33rd and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Tora Lian-Juin; and for other purposes.
SR 452. By Senators James of the 35th, Henson of the 41st, Seay of the 34th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Urban E-Life and their various Eco-Alliances for their Get Your Hands Green e-Campaign Under the Golden Dome Eco-Economic Development and Symposium Series; and for other purposes.
SR 453. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Robert Glenn Johnston III; and for other purposes.

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SR 454. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Raymond F. Corpe; and for other purposes.
SR 455. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team on winning the 2011 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 456. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Alvin J. Copeland; and for other purposes.
SR 457. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Davenport of the 44th and Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.
SR 458. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Davenport of the 44th and Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ola High School Band; and for other purposes.
SR 459. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Davenport of the 44th, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Harlon E. Joye; and for other purposes.
SR 460. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Iota Theta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; and for other purposes.
SR 461. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jasmyn Stinson, Hillgrove High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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SR 462. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Coach Bill Perry, Allatoona High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 463. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jason Johnston, Allatoona High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 464. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Nicole Jaquish, Kennesaw Mountain High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 465. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Andrew Celeste, Kennesaw Mountain High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 466. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Joe League, Harrison High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 467. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Glenn Shrum, Harrison High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 468. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jeanine Allen, Hillgrove High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 469. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Cathie Lawson, North Cobb High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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SR 470. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Dutra, North Cobb High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 472. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathon McCraney; and for other purposes.
Senator Bulloch of the 11th recognized Mrs. Lauri Jo Bennett and Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning, commended by SR 404, adopted previously. Mrs. Lauri Jo Bennett addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Butler of the 55th recognized Lt. Col. Veronica D. Brown, commended by SR 123, adopted previously. Lt. Col. Veronica D. Brown addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Shafer of the 48th recognized Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kidney Transplant Program, commended by SR 346, adopted previously. Director Amy Hauser addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Jeffares of the 17th recognized Tiffani Alexander, commended by SR 192, adopted previously. Tiffani Alexander addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Staton of the 18th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Rana Munna.
Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, commended by SR 423, adopted previously. Board member Amy Feintuch addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Davis of the 22nd recognized Leadership Georgia, commended by SR 260, adopted previously. President Barbara Hampton addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
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 23, 2011 Thirty-third Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

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HB 508

Tippins of the 37th CITY OF KENNESAW
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, particularly by home rule amendment filed in the office of Secretary of State September 22, 2009 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 4239), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 523

Jeffares of the 17th CITY OF OXFORD
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Oxford, Georgia, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), so as to change the form of government from a mayor-council form of government to a city manager-council form of government; 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 local bill relating to homestead exemptions requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 522

Jeffares of the 17th CITY OF OXFORD
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Oxford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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:

Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman 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.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 223

Building codes; certain farm buildings or structures; provide exemption (AG&CA-47th) Jasperse-12th

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 223. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th and Roberts of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of

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standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Ginn 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 1.

HB 223, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 641 until 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 11:35 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 28, 2011
Thirty-fourth Legislative Day

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

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 442.

By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th, Benton of the 31st and Clark of the 98th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the continuation of an alternative method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales and use tax for educational purposes authorized under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution among the Hall County School District, City of Gainesville School District, and City of Buford Independent School District; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 543.

By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Clark of the 98th, Floyd of the 99th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, specifically by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 432), and an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3729), so as to revise certain provisions relating to the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County; to provide that the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County shall serve as the prosecuting attorney of the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 555. HB 561. HB 562. HB 566.

By Representatives Clark of the 104th and Brockway of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the compensation and expenses of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Dodge County," approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4466), so as to provide that such officers shall receive such compensation and expenses as provided by general law; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Dodge County", approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920), as amended; to provide that the county commission is authorized to appoint a chief financial officer and to designate his or her duties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Frazier of the 123rd, Williams of the 89th and Bruce of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jefferson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 268. By Senators Staton of the 18th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Jones County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3836), so as to provide that future elections for board of education members shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance pursuant to 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.
SR 473. By Senator Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Bridging the Digital Divide in Aging Communities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Science and Technology Committee.
SR 474. By Senators Staton of the 18th and Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Connor Lee Eugene Lenning and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 479. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education, after 2014, to purchase only school buses which are equipped with video cameras; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SR 480. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education to adopt policies requiring that vending machines in schools be stocked with only healthy options; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 442. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th, Benton of the 31st and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the continuation of an alternative method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales and use tax for educational purposes authorized under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution among the Hall County School District, City of Gainesville School District, and City of Buford Independent School District; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 543. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Clark of the 98th, Floyd of the 99th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, specifically by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 432), and an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3729), so as to revise certain provisions relating to the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County; to provide that the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County shall serve as the prosecuting attorney of the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 555. By Representatives Clark of the 104th and Brockway of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 561. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the compensation and expenses of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Dodge County," approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p.

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4466), so as to provide that such officers shall receive such compensation and expenses as provided by general law; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 562. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Dodge County", approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920), as amended; to provide that the county commission is authorized to appoint a chief financial officer and to designate his or her duties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 566. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Frazier of the 123rd, Williams of the 89th and Bruce of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jefferson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; 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 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 78 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th 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:
HB 302 Do Pass HB 454 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby of the 13th 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:

HB 66 HB 189 HB 292

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Goggans of the 7th 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:

HB 30 HB 114 HB 265 HB 339 HB 503

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

HB 53 HB 198 HB 272 HB 421

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

March 24, 2011

Dear Bob:

In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Jeff Mullis and Senator Renee Unterman to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on March 24th, 2011. These appointments shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Sincerely,
/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

Mr. President:

The Regulated Industries and 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 116 HB 256 HB 280

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Shafer of the 48th 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 recommendation:

HB 293 HB 297 HB 308

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:

HB 80

Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.10(b), referred by the Senate Rules Committee to the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee (General) from the General Calendar.

Respectfully submitted, Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 537 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 46 HB 274

HB 90 HB 373

HB 142 HR 71

HB 143 HR 95

HB 144

HB 237

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Brown of the 26th

Jackson of the 2nd

Thompson of the 5th

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Brown (Excused) Thompson, C. (Excused)

Jackson, L. (Excused)

Stoner

Senator Stoner 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Butler of the 55th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Kerwin Lee of Stone Mountain, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 475. By Senator Heath of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Life Matters Outreach Pregnancy Care Center; and for other purposes.

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SR 476. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Williams of the 19th, Crosby of the 13th, Staton of the 18th and others: A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Cason Jewell Callaway, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 477. By Senator Gooch of the 51st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kyle Maciolek; and for other purposes.
SR 478. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th and Butler of the 55th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Americans Day; and for other purposes.
SR 481. By Senator Gooch of the 51st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bruce D. Abraham on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
SR 482. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Butler of the 55th, James of the 35th, Jones of the 10th, Davenport of the 44th and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's Pre-K Program; and for other purposes.
SR 483. By Senators James of the 35th and Henson of the 41st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Woody Johnson; and for other purposes.
SR 484. By Senator Chance of the 16th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeremy Gura; and for other purposes.
SR 485. By Senator Albers of the 56th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Foster Care Support Foundation; and for other purposes.
SR 486. By Senator Millar of the 40th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kailyn LaPorte; and for other purposes.

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SR 487. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Aaron Sweat; and for other purposes.
SR 488. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Alan Dighton; and for other purposes.
SR 489. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Bevins; and for other purposes.
Senator Goggans of the 7th introduced Dr. Debra B. Lister via remote broadcast provided by the Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth, Inc.
Serving as doctor of the day was Dr. Steven A. Muller.
Senator Tate of the 38th recognized Mr. Alwyn Vernon "AV" Powell, commended by SR 325, adopted previously. Mr. Alwyn Vernon "AV" Powell addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Butler of the 55th recognized the 2009 Child Fatality Review Committee, commended by SR 376, adopted previously. Chairman Daniel Porter addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Butler of the 55th recognized Janice Brown, commended by SR 377, adopted previously. Rex Bulloch, brother of Janice Brown, addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Butler of the 55th recognized Bill Thrower, commended by SR 442, adopted previously. Bill Thrower addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
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 28, 2011 Thirty-fourth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

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HB 537

Tolleson of the 20th SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF JOHNSON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Small Claims Court of Johnson County, now the Magistrate Court of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4031), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4006), and an Act approved March 12, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4746), so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2013, the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Johnson County; to provide for the office of the current magistrate and the expiration of his term; to repeal certain Acts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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 local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch
Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

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

Senator Butler of the 55th recognized 2010 Child Fatality Review Committee, commended by SR 441, adopted previously. District Attorney Paul Howard, Jr. addressed the Senate briefly.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 226

Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions (H&HS-45th) Sheldon-105th

HB 275

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; authorized to order not to resuscitate; clarify (H&HS-7th) Cheokas-134th

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 226. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Houston of the 170th, Hill of the 21st, Cooper of the 41st, Clark of the 98th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of individual development accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to the creation and operation of such accounts; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of certain fiduciary organizations; to amend Code Section 49-4-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human Services, so as to add to uses for individual development accounts; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel E Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

HB 226, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 275. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Cooper of the 41st, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th, Harden of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so as to clarify the health care providers authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Goggans 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison

Y Murphy Orrock Ramsey

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E Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

HB 275, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Orrock of the 36th recognized the Honorable Congressman John Lewis on his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, commended by SR 234, adopted previously. Congressman John Lewis addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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 Balfour of the 9th 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 Epps of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and to grant a new charter to said town; to organize the municipal government thereof; to prescribe the corporate limits; to regulate the sale or lease of town utilities, the grant of franchises, and the furnishing of certain practices; to provide for a mayor and aldermen and their function, authority, powers, duties, qualifications, and election; to provide the power of veto and the manner of overriding the same; to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and granting a new charter approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2370), as amended; to repeal certain other Acts affecting said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 572. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4048), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 573. HB 574. HB 575. HB 576.

By Representative Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Brooks County and provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish a certain board and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to continue the Dalton Independent School System, the Dalton Independent School District, and the Board of Education for the Dalton Independent School System; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for elections, qualifications, posts, and terms of office of members of the board; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for meetings, organization, and procedures of the board; to provide for ad valorem taxation; to provide for resolutions, orders, rules, and regulations; to provide for existing rights, interests, obligations, and liabilities; to provide for submission under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnell Hill 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Varnell 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 O.C.G.A., the

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HB 580. HB 581. HB 582. HB 584.

"Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; to provide for its membership, officers, purpose, meetings, hearings, functions, powers, and duties; to provide for a report; to provide for automatic repeal and abolishment of the study commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th, Amerson of the 9th and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Ordinance and Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County December 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4701), and by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4319), so as to exempt the chief deputy clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County and the office manager of the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County from the application of the Forsyth County Civil Service System; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Hanner of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Parrott; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hartwell, approved April 6, 1992, (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5476), so as

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to change the process for the appointment of committee members, committee chairpersons, and officers of the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 585.

By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 95th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Kendrick of the 94th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 4, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2173), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4770), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 237. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Summerville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; 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 269. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Bethel of the 54th, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to change certain provisions relating to cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution, order by director, request for hearing, and allowance of reasonable time for abatement; to provide for consent orders; to provide for performance bonds in certain cases; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

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SB 270. By Senator Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Eton, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4689), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SR 493. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION supporting federal recognition of the Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 494. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th and Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION supporting the modernization of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
SR 498. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 571. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and to grant a new charter to said town; to organize the municipal government thereof; to prescribe the corporate limits; to regulate the sale or lease of town utilities, the grant of franchises, and the furnishing of certain practices; to provide for a mayor and aldermen and their function, authority, powers, duties, qualifications, and election; to provide the power of veto and the manner of overriding the same; to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and granting a new charter approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2370), as amended; to repeal certain other Acts affecting said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 572. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4048), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 573. By Representative Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Brooks County and provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish a certain board and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 574. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to continue the Dalton Independent School System, the Dalton Independent School District, and the Board of Education for the Dalton Independent School System; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for elections, qualifications, posts, and terms of office of members of the board; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for meetings, organization, and procedures of the board; to provide for ad valorem taxation; to provide for resolutions, orders, rules, and regulations; to provide for existing rights, interests, obligations, and liabilities; to provide for submission under the 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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HB 575. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnell Hill 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 576. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Varnell 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 580. By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; to provide for its membership, officers, purpose, meetings, hearings, functions, powers, and duties; to provide for a report; to provide for automatic repeal and abolishment of the study commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 581. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th, Amerson of the 9th and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Ordinance and Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County December 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4701), and by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4319), so as to exempt the chief deputy clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County and the office manager of the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County from the application of the Forsyth

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County Civil Service System; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 582. By Representative Hanner of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Parrott; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 584. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hartwell, approved April 6, 1992, (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5476), so as to change the process for the appointment of committee members, committee chairpersons, and officers of the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 585. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 95th, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd and Kendrick of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 4, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2173), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4770), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations 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 recommendation:

HB 214 HB 307 HB 509 SR 54 SR 231

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 249 HB 324 SR 19 SR 104

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Natural Resources and the Environment 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 277 Do Pass SR 379 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th 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 540 HB 545 HB 554

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 544 HB 553 SB 148

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 30 HB 189 HB 292 HB 421

HB 53 HB 198 HB 293 HB 454

HB 66 HB 256 HB 297 HB 503

HB 78 HB 265 HB 302

HB 114 HB 272 HB 308

HB 116 HB 280 HB 339

Senator Thompson of the 33rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

Senator Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Fort of the 39th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Fort was excused.

Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon

Millar Miller Mullis Murphy Ramsey Seabaugh Seay Shafer Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman

Not answering were Senators:

Fort (Excused) Rogers Williams

Hooks (Excused) Sims

Orrock (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

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The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor James Chant of Chickamauga, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd recognized Delta Air Lines on its 70th anniversary as the hometown airline of Atlanta, Georgia, commended by SR 264, adopted previously. Delta CEO Richard H. Anderson addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Janice W. Johnston.
Senators James of the 35th, Unterman of the 45th, and Henson of the 41st recognized the Turkish-American community in Georgia and the Istanbul Center and designated March 29, 2011, as Turkish-American Day at the Capitol, commended by SR 352, adopted previously. GBI Director Vernon Keenan and Executive Director of the Istanbul Center, Tarik Celik, addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 490. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Chaney; and for other purposes.
SR 491. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the William Cobb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7583 in Roswell, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 492. By Senator Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes
SR 495. By Senators Chance of the 16th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Fayette County High School girls basketball team on winning the GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 496. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Butler of the 55th, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emory University on the occasion of its 175th anniversary; and for other purposes.

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SR 497. By Senators Seay of the 34th and Davenport of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cadet Colonel Tiana Williams; and for other purposes.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th recognized the Americus District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 District of the Year, commended by SR 315, adopted previously.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th recognized the McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit on being named Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Northern Unit of the Year, commended by SR 316, adopted previously.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th recognized the Emanuel County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Southern Unit of the Year, commended by SR 317, adopted previously.

Senator Brown of the 26th recognized Reverend and Mrs. Clifford Little, commended by SR 437, adopted previously. Reverend Clifford Little addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Brown of the 26th congratulated the Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team on winning the 2011 GHSA Class A State Championship, commended by SR 455, adopted previously. Head Coach Dr. Aaron Geter 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

Tuesday March 29, 2011 Thirty-fifth Legislative Day

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

SB 148

Carter of the 1st Jackson 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, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p.

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3992), so as to remove the term limitations on the office of chairperson; to conform the residency requirement for chairperson to general law; to provide for related matters; to provide a referendum; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Millar of the 40th CITY OF DORAVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971 Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that the office of mayor shall be a part-time position; to provide for a transition; to provide for a city manager and duties of such city manager; to provide for the calculation of qualifying fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Butterworth of the 50th HABERSHAM COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Habersham County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Butterworth of the 50th HABERSHAM COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish an airport authority for Habersham County; to declare the need for an airport authority; to designate the name of the authority; to declare the purposes and objectives of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for the terms

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of office of the authority members; to provide for the election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of members; to provide for service of process; to provide for severability; 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 exemptions require a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 540

Butterworth of the 50th CITY OF YOUNG HARRIS

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Young Harris ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; 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.

HB 545

Millar of the 40th CITY OF DORAVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to repeal a local constitutional amendment; 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers

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Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort
Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman 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 RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 THIRTY-FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 99 HB 143 HB 199 HB 200 HB 290 HR 95

Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require (H&HS-45th) Clark-104th
Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions (JUDY-30th) Willard-49th
Controlled substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide (H&HS-15th) Neal-1st
Crimes and offenses; human trafficking; change compensation; provisions (H&HS-45th) Lindsey-54th
State purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards; correct oversight (SLGO(G)-49th) Cheokas-134th
Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Burke, Toombs, Upson, and other counties; authorize (Substitute)(SI&P-1st) Neal-1st
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 99. By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Cooper of the 41st, Sims of the 119th, Rynders of the 152nd, Parsons of the 42nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, so as to require fingerprint record checks for applicants for licensure as a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.

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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort
Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 99, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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Committees:

Senator Frank Ginn

State Institutions and Property

District 47

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

321-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building State and Local Governmental Operations

Atlanta, GA 30334

Regulated Industries and Utilities

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To: Sec. of Senate

3/29/11

It was my intent to vote in favor of HB 99. As I was in the House Chamber during that vote, please record me as a "yea". Thank you

/s/ Frank Ginn, 47th

Senator Davis of the 22nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 143. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 143, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Rogers of the 21st recognized Atlanta Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank. Arthur Blank and Head Coach Mike Smith addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 199. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Williams of the 4th, Bearden of the 68th and Parrish of the 156th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to provide for additional controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Harbison of the 15th.

Senator Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 199 by striking lines 1 through 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 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 I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By striking lines 7 and 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:

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By striking "Code section" on line 78 and inserting in lieu thereof "chapter".
By deleting lines 92 through 95 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 3.
Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-27, relating to Schedule III controlled substances, by revising subparagraph (L) of paragraph (2) as follows:
"(L) Tiletamine/Zolozepam (Telazol) Tiletamine/Zolazepam (Telazol);"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-27, relating to Schedule III controlled substances, by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (11) with a semicolon and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(12) Any drug product in hard or soft gelatin capsule form containing natural dronabinol (derived from the cannabis plant) or synthetic dronabinol (produced from synthetic materials) in sesame oil, for which an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) has been approved by the FDA under Section 505(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 355(j)) which references as its listed drug the drug product referred to in paragraph (8) of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-28, relating to Schedule IV controlled substances, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(30.03) Propofol;" SECTION 6.
Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-29, relating to Schedule V controlled substances, by deleting "or" at the end of paragraph (3), by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (4) with "; or", and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5) Pseudoephedrine as an exempt over-the-counter (OTC) Schedule V controlled substance distributed in the same manner as set forth in Code Section 16-13-29.2; provided, however, that such exemption shall take effect immediately and shall not require rulemaking by the State Board of Pharmacy; provided, further, that wholesale drug distributors located within this state and licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy and which are registered and regulated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shall not be subject to any board requirements for controlled substances for the storage, reporting, recordkeeping, or physical security of drug products containing pseudoephedrine which are more stringent than those included in DEA regulations."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by revising the following paragraphs of subsection (b) as follows:
"(143) Reserved Carglumic Acid;"

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"(383.5) Fexofenadine See exceptions;" "(406.93) Fospropofol;" "(793.5) Propofol;" "(806) Pseudoephedrine -- See exceptions Reserved;" "(935) Reserved Tesamorelin;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by adding new paragraphs to subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(19.3) Alcaftadine;" "(122.3) Cabazitaxel;" "(153.35) Ceftaroline;" "(213.1) Collagenase clostridium histolyticum;" "(235.5) Dabigatran;" "(237.1) Dalfampridine;" "(247.7) Denosumab;" "(273.5) Dienogest;" "(346.05) Eribulin;" "(386.7) Fingolimod;" "(469.05) IncobotulinumtoxinA;" "(525.2) Liraglutide;" "(531.7) Lurasidone;" "(692.517) Pegloticase;" "(747.4) Polidocanol;" "(1018.5) Ulipristal;" "(1027.3) Velaglucerase;"
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(9.6) Fexofenadine when packaged for distribution as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug product;"
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by revising paragraph (23) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(23) Pseudoephedrine -- when a single dosage unit is 60 mg. or less or when manufactured in an extended release form with a dosage unit of 240 mg. or less Reserved;"
SECTION 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 12.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Carter of the 1st amendment #1 was adopted.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 7-1.6(b), action on HB 199 was suspended, and HB 199 was placed on the Senate General Calendar.

HB 200. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 34th, Houston of the 170th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for training for law enforcement investigating crimes involving trafficking persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.

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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

HB 200, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 290. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Davis of the 109th, Maddox of the 127th, Harrell of the 106th, Sims of the 169th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to correct an oversight in provisions protecting against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards as discovered and recommended by the House Committee on Information and Audits and to apply such fraud protection provisions to all state entities including state authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Miller 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Murphy Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

HB 290, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 95. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Greene of the 149th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Buckner of the 130th, Davis of the 109th and others:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Carter of the 1st.

The Senate State Institutions and Property Committee offered the following substitute to HR 95:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Baldwin and Wilkinson Counties, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Bibb County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Calhoun County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real properties located in Carroll County, Georgia; authorizing the placement of certain restrictions on state owned real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance and acquisition of certain state owned real property located in Clarke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real properties located in Colquitt County, Georgia; authorizing the

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conveyance or leasing of certain state owned real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Floyd County, Georgia; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property in Fulton County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance and acquisition of an easement on certain state owned real property located in Greene County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Haralson County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Lowndes County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Madison County, Georgia; authorizing the sale of certain state owned real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Polk County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Stephens County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Appling County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Land Lots 191 and 234 of the 2nd Land District and Georgia Militia District 1297 of Appling County and containing approximately 2.74 acres along State Route 15 and is more particularly described on a plat of survey highlighted in yellow entitled "Right-of-Way Plan for Georgia Department of Transportation" last revised on July 14, 2008, 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; (3) Said property is under the custody of the State Forestry Commission; (4) The Department of Transportation is improving the road as a portion of Project EDS-545(28), P.I. 522300, Parcel 45; (5) The Department of Transportation requires that the above-described property be owned in the name of the Department of Transportation and will purchase property from the state for fair market value including cost to cure any damages; (6) The State Forestry Commission, at its meeting of February 9-10, 2009, approved the conveyance of the above-described property to the Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Baldwin and Wilkinson Counties, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Georgia Militia District 1714, Land Lots 247, 248, 264 Land District 5 of Baldwin County and containing approximately 4.23 acres to be conveyed and an additional 0.759 of an

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acre to be subject to an easement along U.S. Highway 540/Fall Line Freeway Stage 2, and all that tract or parcel lying and being in Georgia Militia District 328 of Wilkinson County and containing approximately 7.5 acres along U.S. Highway 540/Fall Line Freeway Stage 2 and is more particularly described on a May 7, 2004 drawing entitled "Right-of-Way Map for Georgia Department of Transportation" in Wilkinson and Baldwin Counties, Project EDS-0000-00(346), 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; (3) Said property is under the custody of the State Forestry Commission; (4) The Department of Transportation is improving the road as a portion of Project RE: EDS-0000-00(346) Baldwin County P.I. # 0000346, Parcels 2A and 3, and Parcels 1A, 1B and 2B in Wilkinson County; (5) The Department of Transportation requires that the above-described property be owned in the name of the Department of Transportation and will purchase property from the state for fair market value including cost to cure any damages; (6) The State Forestry Commission, at its meeting of February 14, 2011, approved the conveyances of the above-described properties to the Department of Transportation;
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Bibb County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Lot 1 Square 73 of the Master Plan of Macon, Georgia at 811 Hemlock Street (formerly Oak Street) and containing approximately 0.361 of an acre less encumbered by an approximately 16 foot wide easement for access to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority, as more particularly described on a survey at Plat Book 23 Page 146 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; (3) Said property is under the custody of the Department of Community Health and is known as the Macon Public Health Office; (4) The Department of Community Health, due to the age of this facility, is receptive to the idea of relocating the Division of Public Health's staff housed there to newer space in the same city as requested by the Division of Public Health; (5) The Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority has indicated interest in acquiring the property for fair market value; (6) The Board of Community Health, at its meeting on March 10, 2011, approved the surplusing of this property and sale by competitive bid or to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority at fair market value as determined by State Properties Commission; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Burke County, Georgia; (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Georgia Militia District 68 of Burke County described as commencing at course L5 then continuing and including course EL1 to course R14 to the gate location then reconvening at course R24 then continuing to and ending at course R26 and containing approximately 3.3 acres, being more particularly described as a 30 foot-wide access easement on a plat of survey "Property Survey for Stuart Rackley" prepared by Warren E. Poythress, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1953, dated April 28, 2009, revised March 15, 2010, 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 above-described property provides access to property owned by Stuart Rackley adjacent to the Yuchi Wildlife Management Area which is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; (4) Stuart Rackley is the owner of the underlying fee interest to approximately 57.86 acres on which a conservation easement to the state was conveyed on December 31, 2010, as described on the same plat; (5) Stuart Rackley is desirous of the state conveying the above-described 3.3 acre easement in exchange for a 30 foot-wide access easement of approximately 0.7 of an acre from Stuart Rackley commencing at course R4 then continuing to course R7 then reconvening at course R14 then continuing to and ending at course R24 on the same plat, and the consideration of the value of the conservation easement conveyed to the state on December 31, 2010; (6) Stuart Rackley and the Department of Natural Resources have reached an agreement for the exchange of easements which is advantageous to the state; (7) The Board of Natural Resources, by resolution dated October 27, 2010, recommended the exchange of easements as described above; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Calhoun County, Georgia; (2) Said property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Lot 176th of the 1st District of Calhoun County containing 1 acre and being more particularly described in a deed recorded in the Superior Court of Calhoun County in Deed Book V Folio 431 and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and more specifically described in that aerial drawing locating a Forestry tower at the intersection of Tower Drive SE and Hartford Street East in the City of Edison, Georgia, 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; (3) The above-described property is in the custody of the State Forestry Commission;

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(4) The West Georgia Consortium Housing Authority is desirous of leasing for $10.00 a portion of the tower on the property to locate and operate a video security system through June 30, 2025, on that tower; (5) By resolution dated June 24, 2010, the State Forestry Commission recommended the leasing of said property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Carroll County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Land Lot 219 of the 5th Land District of Carroll County and containing approximately 0.72 of one acre and is more particularly described on a plat of survey entitled "Right-of-Way Plan, Carroll County" last revised on March 22, 2010, and prepared by Douglas C. Crawford, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #1833 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; (3) Said property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia at West Georgia Technical College; (4) There is heavy traffic causing safety concerns near Olympic Road and Georgia Highway 16, which will be compounded by new buildings at West Georgia Technical College; (5) The Carroll County Board of Commissioners has agreed to and intends to construct and maintain a safer road, and as a condition of maintaining it requires that the above-described property be owned in the name of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners; (6) The State Board of Technical and Adult Education, at its meeting of November 4, 2010, approved the conveyance of the above-described property to the Carroll County Board of Commissioners for $10.00; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Carroll County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land having been purchased from the development authority of the City of Bowdon for $2,000.00, lying and being in Land Lot 157 of the 9th Land District of Carroll County, Georgia, containing approximately 2.0 acres, as shown on a plat of survey entitled "State of Georgia, Department of Agriculture" dated May 16, 1994, prepared by Keck & Wood Engineers and Surveyors, approved by Ross Lynn, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 08701, 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; (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of the Bowdon Poultry Lab, now under

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the custody of the Department of Agriculture and no longer in operation; (4) The City of Bowdon is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for $2,000.00 for public purposes, specifically for operation of a free medical clinic in an economically depressed area, and on December 15, 2010, approved a resolution to that effect; and on January 14, 2011, the development authority of the City of Bowdon consented to the purchase of the property by the city; (5) By letter dated January 13, 2011, the Commissioner of Agriculture recommended that the above-described property be declared surplus and conveyed to the City of Bowdon for fair market value as determined by the State Properties Commission for public purpose, in this instance for operation of a free medical clinic in Bowdon; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner by presumption of law of certain salt marshland located in the 7th Georgia Militia District of Chatham County, Georgia, and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act, of 1970, O.C.G.A. 12-5-280, et seq., and the Governor's powers to regulate public property pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-16-61; (2) By virtue of a warranty deed dated December 31, 2008,and recorded in Deed Book 347 H Pages 362-363 of the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court, the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, claims the same salt marshland comprising and containing 106 acres in the 7th Georgia Militia District as more fully described as Lot 1 on a survey titled "The Northeastern Portion of the Householder Tract, prepared for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, JS&H Enterprises, LLP" dated December 18, 2008, by surveyor Wright C. Powers, Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2612 for Thomas and Hutton Engineering Company recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia, in Plat Record Book 40-S, Page 108-A, et seq. (the "Mitigation Bank Property"); (3) The state is also the owner by presumption of law of certain adjacent salt marshland to the Mitigation Bank Property located in the 7th Georgia Militia District of Chatham County, Georgia, and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970 and the Governor's powers to regulate public property pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-16-61; (4) By virtue of a warranty deed dated August 4, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 311G Pages 343-371 of the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court, Chatham County claims the same salt marshland comprising less than one acre and containing a flood control weir ("Rock Weir") in the 7th Georgia Militia District, as more fully described on a survey titled "Acquisition Map, Quacco Canal, Drainage Improvements, for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners" prepared by Moreland Altobelki Associates, Inc., dated April 12, 2005, and last revised on May 20, 2005, and May 26, 2006, by surveyor Ronnie J. Joiner, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No.2488, said plat incorporated into and recorded with the deed; (5) Chatham County, as a political subdivision of this state, desires to establish,

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construct, operate, maintain, and monitor a salt marsh wetland mitigation bank on the Mitigation Bank Property and the Rock Weir Property in accordance with 33 C.F.R. 325 and 33 C.F.R. 332 and the compensatory mitigation rules and regulations of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (40 C.F.R. Part 332) and consistent with a mitigation banking instrument approved by the USACE, the credits from which will be used solely for mitigating the unavoidable impacts associated with the construction of public works projects by Chatham County and the City of Savannah and agencies, authorities, and other entities within state government; (6) To resolve any dispute as to ownership of the above-referenced salt marshland, Chatham County will quitclaim to the state its interest in the properties; (7) Chatham County desires to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for the establishment, construction, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of a mitigation bank in accordance with the requirements of the USACE on the properties and further provide the state with 25 percent of the bank mitigation credits as released by USACE at no cost to the state; (8) To establish the mitigation bank, Chatham County requests the state to place certain restrictions on the properties in accordance with the requirements of the USACE; (9) The Board of Natural Resources on March 7, 2011, passed a resolution recommending that permanent restrictions be placed on the properties in Chatham County, Georgia, in accordance with the USACE's requirements for the properties to be used as a mitigation bank by Chatham County in consideration of Chatham County quitclaiming its interest in the properties to the state and Chatham County, at its sole cost and expense, establishing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring of the mitigation bank on the properties with the state's right to use 25 percent of the mitigation credits as the credits are released by USACE pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the Department of Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Clarke County, Georgia; (2) Said parcel is all that approximately 4.929 acre parcel of an approximately 9.9 acre tract of land lying and being in Georgia Militia District 219 of Clarke County, being more particularly described on an Exhibit of the Exchange parcels 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; (3) The above-described property is across US Highway 29 from the main campus of Athens Technical College which is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia; (4) Athens Regional Hospital Authority is the owner in fee interest of approximately 3.474 acres on the same side of US Highway 29 as the main campus of Athens Technical College, as described on the same exhibit; (5) Athens Regional Hospital Authority stated in a resolution dated November 23,

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2010, that it is desirous of the state conveying the above-described 4.929 acre parcel to the authority in exchange for the authority conveying to the state the 3.474 acre parcel, the two parcels being of equal value; (6) The authority and the Technical College System of Georgia have reached an agreement for the exchange of properties which is advantageous to the state; (7) The Technical College System of Georgia, by resolution dated November 4, 2010, recommended the exchange of properties; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Colquitt County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in Land Lot 260 of the 8th District of Colquitt County, Georgia, containing approximately 5 acres being the same property from the Colquitt County Board of Commissioners on May 14, 1962, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01904, 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; (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of Moultrie Armory, now under the custody of the Department of Defense and no longer in operation; (4) The Colquitt County Board of Education is desirous of acquiring the abovedescribed property for the public purpose of locating its kindergarten program; (5) By letter dated January 21, 2011, the adjutant general stated that all activities associated with the above-described property have been relocated to a new location and declared the property surplus to the needs of the department and recommended that the above-described property be conveyed to the Colquitt County Board of Education for $10.00 to be used for public purpose; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Colquitt County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is a parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 262 of the 8th Land District of Colquitt County and containing approximately 0.287 of one acre as described on a plat of survey entitled "Survey for State of Georgia Department of Labor" dated November 10, 2009, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; (3) The Department of Labor has relocated all activities associated with the abovedescribed property to a new location and has declared the property surplus to the needs of the department; (4) The Commissioner of Labor, by letter dated December 4, 2009, recommended that the above-described property be sold for fair market value; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; and (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 79 of the 15th Land District of DeKalb County containing approximately 43 acres and being more particularly described on a drawing by the Department of Corrections titled Metro State Prison and Fleet Properties to Surplus dated February 18, 2011, 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; (3) The above-described property is under the custody of the Department of Corrections and known as Metro State Prison and Vehicle Repair Center; (4) The Department of Corrections no longer has a need for the above-described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; (5) The property will be sold by competitive bid or for the fair market value to local government entity as determined by the State Properties Commission; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Floyd County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Land Lots 181, 200, 201 of the 23rd Section 3rd District and containing approximately 157 acres, as more particularly described on an aerial drawing titled "Hospital Campus Minus Public Health 157 Per Scale," 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; (3) Said property is under the custody of the Department of Behavorial Health and Developmental Disabilities and is known as the Northwest Regional Hospital; (4) Due to the age of this facility, the Department of Behavorial Health and Developmental Disabilities has declared this hospital surplus to its needs; (5) The Department of Behavorial Health and Developmental Disabilities approved the surplusing of this property and sale by competitive bid or sale at fair market value to a local government entity, as determined by State Properties Commission; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; (2) Said property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 78th of the 14th District of Fulton County containing approximately 3 acres and being more particularly described as Tract Parcels "1," "2," and "3" on a drawing entitled "Property Breakout Sketch (Green Lot CFHOF)" last revised February 4, 2011, 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

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surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) The above-described tract parcels comprise a portion of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center campus which is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development and managed by the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority through that certain management agreement dated April 8, 1974, and subsequently amended; (4) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property adjacent to the above-described property also lying and being in Land Lot 78th of the 14th District of Fulton County and being more particularly described as "Central of Georgia Railroad" which is leased to CSX Transportation under that certain lease which expires December 31, 2019, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; (5) The Department of Economic Development, by and through the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, desires to: (i) construct a new parking deck; (ii) construct a new entranceway from Marietta Street to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center; (iii) extend Baker Street and abandon Foundry Street; and (iv) remodel office space in Building A of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center together with optional connecting pedestrian walkways on Tracts 1 and 2, respectively, for the enhancement of a proposed College Football Hall of Fame facility through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000.00 in principal amount of general obligation bonds as authorized in Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2010-2011 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, p. 160 of 164, Act No. 684)[BOND # 78] from state general funds; (6) Atlanta Hall Management, Inc., desires leasing Tract 2 being approximately 1.4 acres for 30 years with four renewal options of five years each, provided that Atlanta Hall Management, Inc., maintains licensing and authorization from the National Football Foundation for operation of the College Football Hall of Fame, and provided that certain plans and specifications for the College Football Hall of Fame are approved by the state, and that the lease of the "Primary Lease Parcel" is made upon other specified stipulations and terms and conditions as more particularly set forth in the resolution:
(A) State approval through Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority of exterior design plans for the College Football Hall of Fame facility; (B) The use of a certain number of parking spaces in the state's above-proposed parking deck; (C) Grant of a right of first offer to Atlanta Hall Management, Inc., for a period of ten years from the commencement date of the ground lease for the lease of certain air rights above the existing parking deck structure, provided that any new lease of such air rights will be presented to the General Assembly for approval; and (D) The granting of nonexclusive appurtenant easements for the use and enjoyment of the College Football Hall of Fame facility for the term of the lease which 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

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain easement for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating, inspecting, protecting, repairing, modifying, replacing, improving, and removing a tower, appurtenances, and equipment for the transmission, reception, and relaying of radio signals, messages, and transmissions in, upon, and to that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 138th District, G. M., Greene County, Georgia, containing approximately 6 acres, together with the right of ingress and egress to and from said tower, power poles, guys, conduits, and equipment over and across said lands and adjacent lands; (2) Said easement being more particularly described in the easement recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Greene County, Georgia, in Deed Book 47, Page 450 and assigned by the Dixie Pipeline Company, as assignor, to the State of Georgia, as assignee, in that Assignment of Easement dated January 25, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Greene County, Georgia, in Deed Book 914, Page 427-428 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; (3) The above-described property provides access to the Woodville Radio Tower located on Georgia Highway 77 in Greene County, Georgia, and is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; (4) The County Commissioners of Greene County are desirous of the state conveying the above-described easement and the tower thereon to the commissioners in consideration for the commissioners entering into a 50 year intergovernmental agreement with the department to allow the state to install and maintain law enforcement communications and other telecommunications equipment on the existing tower or any replacement tower and the state's retention of a reversionary interest in the above-described easement in the event Greene County ceases to operate and maintain a communications tower on said property; and (5) The County Commissioners of Greene County and the Department of Natural Resources have reached an agreement for the conveyance of the above-described easement in consideration for the reversionary interest and the intergovernmental agreement which is advantageous to the state; (6) The Board of Natural Resources, by resolution dated February 23, 2011, recommended the conveyance of the easement as described above; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Haralson County, Georgia; (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 230 of the 5th Section of the 7th Land District of Haralson County containing approximately 10.4 acres and being more particularly described on a plat of survey for the Department of Corrections by Cleveland S. Boutwell, Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor # 1704, dated April 22, 1994, and being on file in the offices of the State

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Properties Commission as Real Property Record #8580; (3) The above-described property is under the custody of the Department of Corrections and was the West Georgia Inmate Boot Camp in Haralson County; (4) Haralson County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for a public purpose; (5) The Department of Corrections no longer has a need for the above-described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; (6) The property will be conveyed to Haralson County for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Lowndes County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is a 0.771 of an acre parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 76, and is described as Parcel 3 on those plans dated January 18, 2011, and entitled "State of Georgia Department of Transportation, Office: District 4 Tifton, Utility Plan Drawing 24-002, Sheet 19 of 66" for Georgia Department of Transportation Project BR000-0000-00 (684) Lowndes County, P.I. 000684, 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; (3) The above-described property is in the custody of the Department of Agriculture and is known as the Valdosta Farmers Market; (4) The City of Valdosta is improving and replacing Tucker Bridge Road at Dukes Bay Canal as a portion of Georgia Department of Transportation Project BR0000000-00 (684) Lowndes County, P.I. 000684, and Parcel 3 of the project is a state owned unused parcel of approximately 0.771 of an acre at the rear of the 28 acre Valdosta Farmers Market; (5) The City of Valdosta requires that the above-described property be owned in its name and will purchase property from the state for $10.00 and cost to cure any damages; (6) In consideration of the improved safety and traffic resulting from the project, the Commissioner of Agriculture in a letter dated January 19, 2011, approved the conveyance of the above-described property to the City of Valdosta for $10.00; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Madison County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract lying and being in Georgia Militia District 204 of Madison County and is more particularly described as a total of approximately 0.65 of an acre of two parcels (0.37 and 0.28 of an acre) on a plat of survey dated April 7, 1981, recorded in Plat Book 21 Page 3, and the approximately 0.37 of an acre parcel being recorded in a deed dated June 7, 1955, in Deed Book U-3 Page 363 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County a copy of

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which is on file as Real Property Record # 04444 in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and the 0.28 of an acre parcel being recorded in a deed dated April 7, 1981, in Deed Book A-7 Folio 421-423 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County a copy of which is on file as Real Property Record # 07025 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; (3) The above-described property is in the custody of the State Forestry Commission and was the Madison Sub-Unit; (4) The State Forestry Commission has determined that a building constructed in 1971 on the property has outlived its economic life, and that closing the Madison SubUnit will result in budgetary savings with minimal impact of service to the county, and on February 15, 2011, declared the improved property surplus to its needs; (5) Madison County conveyed the parcels in the property to the state for $1.00 each and is desirous of acquiring the property from the state for $10.00 with the stipulation that the property be used for public purpose, and the county is willing to be responsible for the operating costs, maintenance, and needed facility renovations and allow the State Forestry Commission to keep personnel and equipment at that location at no cost other than those associated with the commission's personnel and fire equipment; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that approximately 3 acre parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 214 of the 6th District and described on a survey titled "Survey of Proposed Site of Georgia State Patrol Station for Monroe County" by H.C. Kendrick, Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor Number 1592, dated September 9, 1969, and recorded with the June 11, 1970, deed from the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County in Book 85 Folio 71 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Monroe County, a copy of which is on file as Real Property Record #5041 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; (3) The above-described property is in the custody of the Department of Public Safety and is known as State Patrol Post 44 in Forsyth, Georgia; (4) The post which the county built in 1969 has outlived its useful life and the county has offered to fully finance both demolition of the current post and construction of new post facilities not to exceed a cost of $750,000.00; (5) The Board of Public Safety at its November 18, 2010, meeting approved a resolution in support of the conveyance of the property to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County with the stipulations that the Commissioners construct a new post to the department's specifications, not to exceed $750,000.00,

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and after construction convey to the state a deed for the three improved acres with a clause of reversion to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County if the property ever ceases to be used for public purpose as determined by the state; (6) The county and state shall enter into an agreement to construct, and in the event the General Assembly fails to authorize conveyance of the property to the county, the county shall nevertheless complete construction of the new headquarters and barracks for use by the Department of Public Safety as Georgia State Patrol Post 44; (7) In the event that the property is conveyed to the county and the county is legally prohibited from transferring fee simple title to the State of Georgia upon completion of construction, the county will grant the State of Georgia an estate for years until such time as fee simple title can be conveyed; (8) The Monroe County Commissioners approved a resolution on December 21, 2010, approving the stipulations above and that the commissioners construct a new post to the department's specifications, not to exceed $750,000.00, and after construction convey to the state a deed for the three improved acres with a clause of reversion to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County if the property ever ceases to be used for public purpose as determined by the state; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Polk County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 733, 734, 779 and 780 of the 2nd Land District of the 4th Section of Polk County and is more particularly described as 12 acres on a plat of survey in Plat Book N Page 130 and recorded in a deed dated June 22, 1989, in Deed Book 415 Page 543 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Polk County a copy of which is on file as Real Property Record # 7819 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; (3) The above-described property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections and was to be the site of the Cedartown State Prison, and a building was constructed and since abandoned as surplus; (4) The Department of Corrections has determined that a prison will not be operated at this site and the above-described property will no longer be needed by the department, and the Board of Corrections declared the improved property surplus to its needs; and (5) The City of Cedartown conveyed the property to the state for $1.00 and is desirous of acquiring the property from the state for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission, with the stipulation that the property be used for public purpose;
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Stephens County, Georgia;

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(2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Georgia Militia District 267 of Stephens County described as 0.244 of an acre titled Parcel 59 on Sheet 16 of 37 of a drawing by Arcadis for the Georgia Department of Transportation entitled RIGHT OF WAY MAP, dated May 30, 2006, 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; (3) Said property is under the custody of the State Forestry Commission as part of the 1.8 acre property known as the Stephens County District Office, which has been declared surplus and authorized in Ga. L. 2010, p. 1017 to sell by competitive bid; (4) The Department of Transportation is improving the S.R. 17 and 17 Alternate on the southwest side of Highway 17 west of Meadowbrook Dive in Eastanolee, Georgia, as a portion of Project EDS-545(37) Stephens County, P.I. 122260, 0.244 of an acre Parcel 59; (5) The Department of Transportation requires that the above-described property be owned in the name of the Department of Transportation and will purchase property from the state for fair market value including cost to cure any damages; (6) The State Forestry Commission, at its meeting of November 2, 2010, approved the conveyance of the above-described property to the Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Stephens County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Georgia Militia District 440 of Stephens County and containing approximately 1.06 acres as shown on a plat of survey dated April 2, 2009, by Russell Bartlett, Registered Georgia Surveyor # 2114 for Stephens County Board of Commissioners 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, which is a portion of that 3.99 acre property conveyed to the State of Georgia on July 2, 1968, for $10.00 from the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Stephens County and recorded in Deed Book 100 Pages 61-63 and Plat Book 5 Page 43 as Real Property Record #4333; (3) Said property is under the custody of the Department of Public Safety and is known as State Patrol Post 7, such post having been constructed at the expense of Stephens County; (4) To improve public safety, the Board of Commissioners of Stephens County desires to build a fire station on that 1.06 acre parcel, which would be 100 percent financed, constructed, and insured by the county and which would be easily accommodated without diminishing the department's use of the property; (5) The department supports and has approved the construction and operation of such fire station and a 25 year lease of the property; consideration would be the value of

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the fire station improvement and increased public safety and additional improvements made in 2010 to the existing state patrol post by the county of approximately $2,700.00; (6) The Board of Commissioners of Stephens County approved on June 15, 2010, a resolution requesting a long-term lease of the 1.06 acres for the construction of such a fire station with those considerations; (7) The Board of Public Safety at its meeting of June 24, 2010, approved a long-term ground lease of the 1.06 acre above-described property to the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Stephens County for such consideration; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of two certain parcels of real property totaling 1.02 acres located in Toombs County, Georgia; (2) Said first parcel of such real property is all that parcel described as Parcel A ("the lease area") of land lying and being in Georgia Militia District 1823 of Toombs County containing a total of approximately 0.55 of an acre as shown on a plat of survey entitled "A New Automotive Technology Building at Southeastern Technical College" dated January 5, 2010, and prepared by Marty A. McLeod, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor. Said second parcel of such real property is all that parcel described as Parcel B (for Non-Exclusive Access) lying and being in the same district and containing a total of approximately 0.47 of an acre as shown on the same plat of survey 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; (3) The State Board of Technical and Adult Education, at its meeting of February 4, 2010, approved the granting of a 25 year ground lease for $1.00 of approximately 1.02 total acres to the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy for use as a site to construct, access, and operate a career academy on the above-described property at the Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia; (4) At the same meeting the board approved granting a revocable license over the two parcels of above-described property, and such request was approved by the State Properties Commission on June 18, 2010; (5) The Southeastern Early College and Career Academy is desirous of leasing the above-described property with access until the lease is extinguished in order to construct, access, and operate the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy. A single building is being constructed partially on lease area and on nonlease area and will cost a total of $6,778,000.00, of which SECCA will contribute $2,778,000.00 for the academy portion on the lease area. The remaining $4,000,000.00 for the technical college side the building on the nonlease area will be paid from FY-2008B and 2009B bond funds established under Project No. TCSG-237, Automotive Technology Building, Southeastern Technical College, allowing students to earn credits toward both a high school diploma and a technical diploma or certificate; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Toombs County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is both of those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the 1536 Georgia Militia District of Toombs County, Georgia, containing approximately 2.86 acres being the same property acquired from B. K. Parker on August 15, 1956, for $4,000.00 as Real Property Record 01334.01, and containing approximately 2.1 acres being the same property acquired from B. K. Parker on May 27, 1958, for $1,000.00 as Real Property Record 01334.02, 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; (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of Lyons Armory, now under the custody of the Department of Defense and no longer in operation; (4) The City of Lyons is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for a sum equivalent to the outstanding general obligation bonds remaining on the project, to be used for public use, and passed a resolution on January 18, 2011, agreeing to such conditions; (5) By letter dated January 21, 2011, the adjutant general stated that all activities associated with the above-described property have been relocated to a new location and declared the property surplus to the needs of the department and recommended that the above-described property be conveyed to the City of Lyons for the amount of outstanding general obligation bonds to be used for public purpose; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Upson County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the Land Lots 219 and 224 of the 219 and 224 District of Upson County, Georgia, containing approximately 7.05 acres being the same property acquired from the City of Thomaston on March 07, 1949, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01369.01, and containing approximately 3.4 acres, less approximately 0.9297 of one acre taken from the aforementioned 3.4 acres parcel that was transferred back to the City of Thomaston on May 3, 1955, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01371, and 3.08 acres being the same property acquired from the City of Thomaston on January 18, 1955, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01369.02, and 0.86 acres being the same property acquired from the City of Thomaston on May 3, 1955, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01370, and 0.601 of an acre being the same property acquired from the Trustees of Stanford Ellington Post No. 6447, Department of Georgia on April 28, 1955, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01372 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;

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(3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of Thomaston Armory, now under the custody of the Department of Defense and no longer in operation; (4) The City of Thomaston is desirous of acquiring the above-described property, to be used for public use, and passed a resolution on October 19, 2010, agreeing to such conditions; (5) By letter dated January 21, 2011, the adjutant general stated that all activities associated with the above-described property have been relocated to a new location and declared the property surplus to the needs of the department and recommended that the above-described property be conveyed to the City of Thomaston for the amount of outstanding general obligation bonds and used for public purpose if the Department of Defense is appropriated sufficient funding to renovate the recently relocated armory at the former Lorenzo Benn Youth Development Center.
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 real property in Appling County 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 by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Department of Transportation for a consideration of fair market value and any cost to cure damages 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 authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 4. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 5. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Appling County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 6. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the State Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE II SECTION 7.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Baldwin and Wilkinson Counties 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 8. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, as a sale to the Department of Transportation for the fair market value 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 9. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 10. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to affect such conveyance.
SECTION 11. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Department of Transportation as grantee in the Superior Courts of Baldwin and Wilkinson Counties and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 12. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the State Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE III SECTION 13.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Bibb County 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.

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SECTION 14. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, as a sale by competitive bid or a sale to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority for the fair market value 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 15. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 16. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to affect such conveyance.
SECTION 17. 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 18. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Department of Community Health until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 19.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property easement in Burke County and that in all matters relating to the exchange of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 20. That the State of Georgia acting by and through its State Properties Commission is authorized to convey the above-described property easement to Stuart Rackley in exchange for Stuart Rackley conveying to the State of Georgia a 30 foot-wide access easement of approximately 0.7 of an acre; a conservation easement on approximately 57.86 acres which was conveyed on December 31, 2010, to the State of Georgia in custody of the Department of Natural Resources; 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 21. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described easement shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 22. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 23. That the exchanged easements shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Burke County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 24. That custody of the above-described easement shall remain in the Department of Natural Resources until the easement is conveyed.
ARTICLE V SECTION 25.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Calhoun County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 26. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to the West Georgia Consortium Housing Authority through June 30, 2025, to locate and operate a video security system for a consideration of $10.00 and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 27. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 28. That the lease shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Calhoun County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 29. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 30.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Carroll County 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.

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SECTION 31. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Carroll County Board of Commissioners for a consideration of $10.00 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.
SECTION 32. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 33. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 34. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Carroll County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 35. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 36.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Carroll County 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 37. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Bowden for a consideration of $2,000.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, specifically for operation of a free medical clinic in an economically depressed area, 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 38. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 39. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 40. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Carroll County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 42.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described salt marshland properties located in Chatham County, Georgia 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 43. That the General Assembly has declared that activities in the state's coastal marshlands must be regulated to ensure that the values and functions of the coastal marshlands are not impaired, that the General Assembly has authorized Department of Natural Rescources to administer and enforce the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970, O.C.G.A. 12-5-280, et seq. Furthermore, the Governor has authorized the department to act on his behalf on all requests to utilize state owned water bottoms covered by tidal waters which are in his custody and control pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-16-61.
SECTION 44. That the State Properties Commission, acting on behalf of the State of Georgia, is authorized to place or permit restrictions on all or part of the properties acceptable to both the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the State Properties Commission for the sole purpose of establishing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring a mitigation bank and related facilities that meet the requirements of permit SAS-200500769, as amended, issued by the USACE.
SECTION 45. That the consideration for placement or the permitting of restrictions on all of part of the properties shall be Chatham County quitclaiming its interest in the properties to the State of Georgia and Chatham County, at its sole cost and expense, establishing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring the mitigation bank on the properties with the state's right to use 25 percent of the mitigation credits as the credits are released by USACE pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the department.

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SECTION 46. That, during the term of the intergovernmental agreement with the department, Chatham County may make any use of said properties in any manner not inconsistent with or detrimental to the USACE's requirements for the mitigation bank.
SECTION 47. That the restrictions placed or permitted on all or part of the properties shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants acceptable to USACE and 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 particular description of the restricted area that comprises all or part of the properties.
SECTION 48. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the restrictions placed or permitted on the properties should be removed and relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the properties, it may place or permit similar restrictions on a comparable alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, provided such determination shall be consistent with existing wetland mitigation bank requirements and 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 49. That restrictions placed or permitted on all or part of the properties shall be recorded by the State Properties Commission in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County with the original retained by the State Properties Commission and a recorded copy forwarded to USACE and to Chatham County.
SECTION 50. That the authorization in this resolution to place or permit the above-described restrictions shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 51. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the restriction on said properties.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 52.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Clarke County and that in all matters relating to the exchange of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 53. That the State of Georgia acting by and through its State Properties Commission is authorized to convey the above-described approximately 4.929 acre property to the Athens Regional Hospital Authority in exchange for the authority conveying to the State of Georgia the approximately 3.474 acre property; 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 54. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 55. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 56. That the exchanged deeds shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Clarke County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 57. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the properties are conveyed.
ARTICLE X SECTION 58.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Colquitt County 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 59. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Colquitt County Board of Education for a consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, specifically for locating its kindergarten program, 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 60. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 61. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 62. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Colquitt County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 63. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 64.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Colquitt County 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 65. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for a consideration of the fair market value 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 66. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 67. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to affect such conveyance.
SECTION 68. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Colquitt County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 69. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Department of Labor until the property is conveyed.

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ARTICLE XII SECTION 70.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in DeKalb County 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 71. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to sell the above-described property. The consideration for sale of the property shall not be less than the fair market value as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia 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 72. That the authorization in this resolution to sell the above-described real property 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 such sale.
SECTION 74. That the deed of conveyance or lease shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of DeKalb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 75. That custody of the above-described properties shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XIII SECTION 76.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Floyd County 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 77. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid or to a local government entity for a consideration of the fair market value 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 78. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 79. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 80. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Floyd County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 81. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 82.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Fulton County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the real property and granting of appurtenant easements, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 83. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease and grant appurtenant easements on the above-described real properties to Atlanta Hall Management for a period of 30 years with four renewals of five years for a consideration of the economic benefit to the state as defined by the Department of Economic Development and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 84. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including, but not limited to, executing or authorizing the execution of all necessary and proper documents.
SECTION 85. That the lease shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 86. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 87.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property easement in Greene County 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 88. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to convey the above-described tower and real property easement to the County Commissioners of Greene County with the state retaining a reversionary interest in the above-described easement in the event Greene County ceases to operate and maintain a communications tower on said property and Greene County entering into a 50 year intergovernmental agreement with the Department of Natural Resources to allow the state to install and maintain law enforcement communications and other telecommunications equipment on the existing tower or any replacement tower 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 89. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described easement shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 90. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 91. That the conveyance of the easement shall be recorded by Greene County in the Superior Court of Greene County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 92. That custody of the above-described easement shall remain in the Department of Natural Resources until the easement is conveyed.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 93.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Haralson County 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.

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SECTION 94. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to sell the above-described property to Haralson County for good and valuable consideration 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 95. That the authorization in this resolution to sell the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 96. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such sale.
SECTION 97. That the deed of conveyance 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 98. That custody of the above-described properties shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XVII SECTION 99.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Lowndes County 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 100. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Valdosta for a consideration of $10.00 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.
SECTION 101. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 102. 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 103. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Lowndes County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 104. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 105.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Madison County 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 106. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for a consideration of the fair market value 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 107. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 108. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 109. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Madison County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 110. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the State Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XIX SECTION 111.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Monroe County 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.

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SECTION 112. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County for a consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, specifically for the demolition of the existing Georgia State Patrol post and construction of new headquarters and barracks to be used by the Department of Public Safety as Georgia State Patrol Post 44 which will then be conveyed back to the State of Georgia at no cost, 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 113. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 114. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 115. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Monroe County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 116. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Public Safety until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XX SECTION 117.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Polk County 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 118. That the above-described improved property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Cedartown for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission 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 119. 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 120. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 121. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Polk County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 122. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XXI SECTION 123.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property, in Stephens County 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 124. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Department of Transportation for a consideration of the fair market value 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 125. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 126. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 127. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Stephens County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 128. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the State Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XXII SECTION 129.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Stephens County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 130. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to ground lease the above-described real property to the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Stephens County for a period of 25 years for a consideration of improvements made to the State Patrol Post by the county in 2010 worth $2,700.00 and value added as a result of the new fire station improvement and increase in public safety; to locating, constructing, maintaining, and operating a new fire station; and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 131. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 132. That the lease shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Stephens County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 133. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XXIII SECTION 134.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Toombs County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the approximately 0.55 of an acre of real property with nonexclusive access during the life of the lease of approximately 0.47 of an acre, 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, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy for a period of 25 years to construct, access, and maintain the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy on the above-described property at the Southeastern Technical College for a consideration of $1.00 and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 136. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including that the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said access area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said thoroughfare.
SECTION 137. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 138. That the lease shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Toombs County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE XXIV SECTION 139.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Toombs County 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 140. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Lyons for a consideration of a sum equivalent to the outstanding general obligation bonds remaining on the project, 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 141. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 142. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 143. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Toombs County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 144. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XXV SECTION 145.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Upson County 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 146. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Thomaston for a consideration of a sum equivalent to the outstanding general obligation bonds remaining on the project, 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.
SECTION 147. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 148. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 149. That the deed of conveyance 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.

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SECTION 150. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XXVI SECTION 151.
That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
ARTICLE XXVII SECTION 152.
That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.
Senators Chance of the 16th, Butterworth of the 50th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Jackson of the 24th and Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee substitute to HR 95 (LC 35 2251S) by striking lines 12 and 13 and inserting in their place the following: owned real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; authorizing the leasing
By striking lines 307 through 322.
By striking lines 994 through 996 and inserting in their place "Reserved."
By striking lines 998 through 1002 and inserting in their place "Reserved."
By striking lines 1004 and 1005 and inserting in their place "Reserved."
By striking lines 1007 and 1008 and inserting in their place "Reserved."
By striking lines 1010 and 1011 and inserting in their place "Reserved."
By striking lines 1013 and 1014 and inserting in their place "Reserved."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Chance, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

HR 95, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 30, 2011 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 Balfour of the 9th 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 committee report was read by the Secretary:

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 498 Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Balfour of the 9th District, Chairman

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 510.

By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Brooks of the 63rd and Bruce of the 64th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Douglasville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 569.
HB 570. HB 583. HB 588.

By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Charlton County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Charlton County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Charlton County on and after January 1, 2013; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Powell of the 29th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; 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.
By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 589. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd and Fludd of the 66th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities 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 and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 590.

By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, specifically by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4472), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 592.

By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 98th, Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Coleman of the 97th and others:

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. 4658), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3998), so as to repeal provisions relating to public dissemination of amounts expended by the county for professional services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 200.

By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Henry County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 201. SB 202.

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By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4159), so as to provide for terms of office; to change the method of filling vacancies; 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 Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Henry County Governmental Services Authority," approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4014), so as to add airport facilities within the definition of the term "authority"; to modify and clarify the powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds; to modify the investments authorized for moneys of the authority; to expand the purpose of the authority to include providing public airports and landing fields; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SR 30.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.

SR 312.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Jackson of the 2nd, Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A RESOLUTION endorsing the efforts to deepen the ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina; and for other purposes.

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

SR 103.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and others:

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 Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; 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 271. By Senator Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), so as to provide that the State Court of Putnam County shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court of Putnam County regarding violations of county ordinances of Putnam County; 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 272. By Senator Brown of the 26th:

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 to provide for certain powers for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority with regard to video lottery terminals; to provide for the continued funding and operation of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; 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.

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SB 273. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the chief magistrate of Lumpkin County shall appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County; to provide that the clerk's salary is to be fixed by the board of commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 274. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County; to create and incorporate a new political body corporate under the name MaconBibb County; to provide for the status, boundaries, and powers of the restructured government; to provide for the form, administration, and affairs of the restructured government; to provide for officers and employees, elections, courts, authorities, taxation, and finance; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; 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 275. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
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 the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide that persons applying for Class M licenses shall complete a motorcycle safety training course; to provide that the Georgia Department of Driver Services shall promulgate regulations establishing criteria for such courses; to provide that the department shall approve persons to conduct such training; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 276. By Senator Davis of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3042), as amended, so as to modify provisions relating to the Authority; to provide for

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the terms and appointment of members of the Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 510. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Brooks of the 63rd and Bruce of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Douglasville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 569. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Charlton County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 570. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Charlton County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Charlton County on and after January 1, 2013; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 583. By Representatives Powell of the 29th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; 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.
HB 588. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; 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.
HB 589. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities 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 and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; 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.
HB 590. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:
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amended, specifically by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4472), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 592. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 98th, Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Coleman of the 97th and others:

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. 4658), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3998), so as to repeal provisions relating to public dissemination of amounts expended by the county for professional services; to provide for related matters; 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 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:
HB 125 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Bulloch of the 11th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Education and Youth 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 39 HB 186 HB 227

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

HB 181 Do Pass by substitute HB 192 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Millar of the 40th 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:

HB 60 Do Pass HB 500 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Butterworth of the 50th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Jim Butterworth District 50 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Higher Education Banking and Financial Institutions Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Economic Development State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 29, 2011

Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Bob:

I am writing to advise you that Senator Johnny Grant, Vice Chairman will chair the Higher Education Committee meeting that is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. this afternoon.

As always, your service to the Senate and your assistance in recording this information is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

/s/ Jim Butterworth

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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 recommendation:

HB 341 HB 370 HB 413 HB 461

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

HB 347 HB 371 HB 423 HB 477

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Goggans of the 7th 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:

HB 24 HB 149 HB 167

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th 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 recommendation:

HB 203 HB 253 HB 269

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Grant of the 25th 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 recommendation:

HB 543 HB 555 HB 566

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 551 HB 557 SB 266

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th 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 recommendation:

HB 137 Do Pass by substitute HB 279 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 24 HB 167 HB 227 HB 307 HB 413 SR 19

HB 39 HB 181 HB 249 HB 324 HB 423 SR 54

HB 60 HB 186 HB 253 HB 341 HB 461 SR 104

HB 125 HB 192 HB 269 HB 347 HB 477 SR 231

HB 137 HB 203 HB 277 HB 370 HB 500 SR 379

HB 149 HB 214 HB 279 HB 371 HB 509

Senator Thompson of the 33rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.
Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Fort of the 39th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Fort was excused.

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Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senator Miller of the 49th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Miller was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon

Millar Mullis Murphy Ramsey Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman

Not answering were Senators:

Fort (Excused) Rogers

Miller (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Orrock (Excused) Williams

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

The President introduced the chaplain of the day, Senator Hardie Davis of Gracewood, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 499. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Susan Herbst; and for other purposes.

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SR 500. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th, Jones of the 10th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 501. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 2nd, Butler of the 55th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Africa Heritage Foundation and His Excellency Jean Ping; and for other purposes.
SR 502. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 2nd, Butler of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton State University Lady Lakers basketball team on their National Championship victory; and for other purposes.
SR 503. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Denise Walton; and for other purposes.
SR 504. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Prevent Child Abuse Habersham and recognizing April, 2011, as Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 505. By Senator Butterworth of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Habersham Board of Education on the dedication of the Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School and honoring the life of Hilliard Almond Wilbanks of the United States Air Force; and for other purposes.
SR 506. By Senators Chance of the 16th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 507. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Bulloch of the 11th, Crosby of the 13th, Brown of the 26th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 508. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th, Bethel of the 54th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending farm to school programs; and for other purposes.
SR 509. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Brown of the 26th and Carter of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southern Center for Human Rights on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 510. By Senator Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of Robert Martin Screen, Ph.D.; and for other purposes.
SR 511. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Butterworth of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Zoo Atlanta and its new president and CEO, Mr. Raymond King; and for other purposes.
SR 512. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, James of the 35th, Jones of the 10th, Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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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Wednesday March 30, 2011 Thirty-sixth Legislative Day

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

SB 266

Stoner of the 6th Rogers of the 21st Hill of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Tippins of the 37th SOUTH COBB REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to define a term; to change the name of the authority to the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority; to provide for membership of the authority; to provide for the geographical area of operations of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives of the authority; to cite constitutional authority for said Act; to provide for tax exemptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 543

Thompson of the 5th Balfour of the 9th Millar of the 40th Henson of the 41st Unterman of the 45th Shafer of the 48th Butler of the 55th RECORDER'S COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, specifically by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 432), and an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3729), so as to revise certain provisions relating to the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County; to provide that the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County shall serve as the prosecuting attorney of the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Ginn of the 47th Miller of the 49th JACKSON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jackson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Balfour of the 9th Unterman of the 45th CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. (FLOOR SUBSTITUTE)
Chance of the 16th Staton of the 18th MONROE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to reconstitute such board; to provide for its composition, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for its officers and powers and duties; to provide for its personnel and compensation; to provide for disbursements, audits, and certain operations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Stone of the 23rd JEFFERSON COUNTY
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duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:
*HB 555:
Senators Balfour of the 9th and Unterman of the 45th offered the following substitute to HB 555:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; 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 create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, is amended by revising Section 2.29 as follows:
"SECTION 2.29. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To preside at meetings of the city council; (2) To be the head of the city for purposes of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and to be the official spokesman for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) To see that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed;

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(4) To recommend to the council such measures relative to the affairs of the city, improvement of the government, and promotion of the welfare of its inhabitants as such officer may deem expedient; (5) To administer oaths and to take affidavits; (6) To sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (7) To vote on matters before the city council and be counted toward a quorum as any other council member upon the occurrence of one of the following events:
(A) Only two members of the city council are present at a properly called regular, special, or emergency meeting of the mayor and council; or (B) To cast a tie-breaking vote; (8) To work with the city manager to prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; (9) To work with the city manager to provide for an annual audit of all accounts of the city; and (10) To fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising Article 3 as follows:
"ARTICLE 3 Administrative affairs.
SECTION 3.10. City manager.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city manager who shall not be a councilmember. The city manager shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city, shall prepare an annual budget for consideration by the mayor and council, shall provide financial reports on the fiscal condition of the city to the mayor and council on at least a quarterly basis, shall oversee and authorize purchases and expenditures by the city, and shall have such other powers and duties as the mayor and council prescribe by ordinance. The city manager shall not be subject to annual reappointments.
SECTION 3.11. City clerk.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be responsible to the mayor and council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the clerk's charge. The city clerk shall have such powers and duties as the mayor and council prescribe by ordinance. The city clerk shall not be subject to annual reappointments.

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SECTION 3.12. City general superintendent.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city general superintendent. Said superintendent shall be responsible to the mayor and council for all management and engineering affairs placed in the superintendent's charge. The superintendent shall have such powers and duties as the mayor and council prescribe by ordinance. The superintendent shall not be subject to annual reappointments.

SECTION 3.13. City attorney.
The mayor and 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 service 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 city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the city attorney by virtue of holding the position as city attorney.

SECTION 3.14. 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 administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or 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. (c) All appointive officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of the respective department or agency. (e) All directors under the supervision of the city manager shall be nominated by the city manager with confirmation of appointment by the city council.

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SECTION 3.15. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance 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 appointments 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. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority 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 the member has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating the member to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the member's 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 clerk of the city.
SECTION 3.16. Position classification and pay plans.
The city manager shall be responsible 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

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amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this action, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.

SECTION 3.17. Personnel policies.

The city council shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning:
(1) The method of employee selection; (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 time, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected; and (4) Such other personnel notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs."

SECTION 3. 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 Balfour, Unterman substitute to HB 555 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:

Albers Balfour Bethel Y Brown Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones

Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C

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Y Davis E Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar E Miller Y Mullis

E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 41, nays 0.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 555, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 555, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Butch Miller

State and Local Governmental Operations

District 49

Economic Development

325-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

Natural Resources and the Environment

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr Sec.

3/30/11

I was unable to reach my desk in time vote yes. Please let the record reflect my yes vote on the consent calendar.

Respectfully, /s/ Butch Miller, 49

Senator Jackson of the 24th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Ramon O. Parrish, Jr.

Senator Brown of the 26th recognized Coach Alvin J. Copeland, commended by SR 456, adopted previously. Coach Alvin J. Copeland addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd recognized Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary, commended by SR 492, adopted previously. Reverend Thurmond N. Tillman addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Jeffares of the 17th recognized Mary Lathem, commended by SR 193, adopted previously.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011 THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 199

Controlled substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide (Sen floor amend 1 AM 36 0262) (H&HS-15th) Neal-1st (Passage suspended pursuant to Senate rule 7-1.6(b))

HB 66

Insurance; certificate of insurance forms approved by commissioner; provide (Substitute)(I&L-7th) Maxwell-17th

HB 78

General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 (Substitute)(APPROP-4th) Ralston-7th

HB 189 Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact (I&L-25th) Wilkinson-52nd

HB 261

Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide (PUB SAF-3rd) Atwood-179th

HB 266 Carrying weapons; constables; authorize (PUB SAF-16th) Yates-73rd

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 199. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Williams of the 4th, Bearden of the 68th and Parrish of the 156th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to provide for additional controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Harbison of the 15th.

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Pursuant to Senate Rule 7-1.6(b), final passage of HB 199 was suspended on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, due to the adoption of the Carter of the 1st amendment #1.

The Carter of the 1st amendment #1 to HB 199, which can be found in the Senate Journal on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, was automatically reconsidered and put upon its adoption.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Carter of the 1st amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar E Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

HB 199, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Heath of the 31st was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 66. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Rogers of the 26th, Murphy of the 120th, Hembree of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide

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for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Goggans of the 7th.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 66:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the Commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; 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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-19.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Certificate' or 'certificate of insurance' means any document or instrument, no matter how titled or described, which is prepared or issued by an insurer or insurance producer as evidence of property or casualty insurance coverage. 'Certificate' or 'certificate of insurance' shall not include a policy of insurance or insurance binder, including any policy of insurance which may be referred to as a certificate, or any insurance information card or identification card issued in conjunction with a motor vehicle insurance policy. (2) 'Certificate holder' means any person, other than a policyholder, that requests, obtains, or possesses a certificate of insurance. (3) 'Insurance producer' means a person required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance. (4) 'Insurer' means any person engaged as indemnitor, surety, or contractor who issues insurance as defined by Code Sections 33-7-3 and 33-7-6. Nothing in this Code section shall apply to or affect any offering of accident, sickness, or disability insurance by a fraternal benefit society, as provided under Code Section 33-15-60; nonprofit medical service corporations, as provided under Chapters 18 and 19 of this title; health care plans, as provided under Chapter 20 of this title; health maintenance organizations, as provided under Chapter 21 of this title; any provisions of accident and sickness insurance policies generally, as provided under Code Sections 33-24-20

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through 33-24-31; individual accident and sickness insurance, as provided under Chapter 29 of this title; or group or blanket accident and sickness insurance, as provided under Chapter 30 of this title. (5) 'Person' means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, including any government or governmental subdivision or agency. (6) 'Policyholder' means a person who has contracted with a property or casualty insurer for insurance coverage. (b) No person, wherever located, may prepare, issue, or request the issuance of a certificate of insurance unless the form has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner of Insurance. No person, wherever located, may alter or modify an approved certificate of insurance form. (c) The Commissioner of Insurance shall disapprove a form filed under this Code section, or withdraw approval of a form, if the form: (1) Is unjust, unfair, misleading, or deceptive, or violates public policy; (2) Fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (d) of this Code section; or (3) Violates any law, including any regulation adopted by the Commissioner of Insurance. (d) Each certificate of insurance must contain the following or similar statement: 'This certificate of insurance is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the certificate holder. This certificate does not amend, extend, or alter the coverage, terms, exclusions, and conditions afforded by the policies referenced herein.' However, the Commissioner of Insurance may approve a form filed under this Code section that does not state that the form is provided for information purposes only, if such form contains the following or similar statement: 'This certificate of insurance does not amend, extend, or alter the coverage, terms, exclusions, and conditions afforded by the policies referenced herein.' (e) Standard certificate of insurance forms promulgated by the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development or the Insurance Services Office are deemed approved by the Commissioner of Insurance and are not required to be filed if the forms otherwise comply with the requirements of this Code section. (f) No person, wherever located, shall demand or request the issuance of a certificate of insurance from an insurer, insurance producer, or policyholder that contains any false or misleading information concerning the policy of insurance to which the certificate makes reference. (g) No person, wherever located, may knowingly prepare or issue a certificate of insurance that contains any false or misleading information or that purports to affirmatively or negatively alter, amend, or extend the coverage provided by the policy of insurance to which the certificate makes reference. (h) No person may prepare, issue, or request, either in addition to or in lieu of a certificate of insurance, an opinion letter or other document or correspondence that is inconsistent with this Code section. (i) The provisions of this Code section shall apply to all certificate holders, policyholders, insurers, insurance producers, and certificate of insurance forms issued

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as evidence of insurance coverages on property, operations, or risks located in this state, regardless of where the certificate holder, policyholder, insurer, or insurance producer is located. (j) A certificate of insurance is not a policy of insurance and does not affirmatively or negatively amend, extend, or alter the coverage afforded by the policy to which the certificate of insurance makes reference. A certificate of insurance shall not confer to a certificate holder new or additional rights beyond what the referenced policy of insurance expressly provides. (k) No certificate of insurance shall contain references to contracts, including construction or service contracts, other than the referenced contract of insurance. Notwithstanding any requirement, term, or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which a certificate of insurance may be issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by the referenced policy of insurance is subject to all the terms, exclusions, and conditions of the policy itself. (l) A certificate holder shall have a legal right to notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or any material change, or any similar notice concerning a policy of insurance only if the person is named within the policy or any endorsement and the policy or endorsement requires notice to be provided. The terms and conditions of the notice, including the required timing of the notice, are governed by the policy of insurance and cannot be altered by a certificate of insurance. (m) Any certificate of insurance or any other document or correspondence prepared, issued, or requested in violation of this Code section shall be null and void and of no force and effect. (n) Any person who violates this Code section may be fined up to $5,000.00 per violation. (o) The Commissioner of Insurance shall have the power to examine and investigate the activities of any person that the Commissioner reasonably believes has been or is engaged in an act or practice prohibited by this Code section. The Commissioner of Insurance shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this Code section and to impose any authorized penalty or remedy against any person who violates this Code section. (p) The Commissioner of Insurance may adopt reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar E Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 66, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 4th.

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B.78 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012; 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, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 78

Governor House

SAC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,162,513,870 $18,252,362,852 $18,252,362,852

State General Funds

$15,935,888,770 $15,935,888,770 $15,935,888,770

State Motor Fuel Funds

$898,356,882 $907,237,295 $907,237,295

Lottery Proceeds

$832,402,256 $913,370,825 $913,370,825

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$138,472,267 $138,472,267 $138,472,267

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,899,705,090 $10,784,437,362 $10,774,693,699

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

$241,475

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$137,772,708 $137,772,708 $137,772,708

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Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$13,383,988

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,445,496,625

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,659,442

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$73,587,353

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,121,923,401

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $51,433,454

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$3,112,268

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$92,772,248

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$203,067,718

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,957

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $342,224,957

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,889,828,811

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$7,224,255

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$7,224,255

Reserved Fund Balances

$6,723,413

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$6,723,413

Interest and Investment Income

$3,884,336

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,884,336

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,225,791,924

Hospital Authorities

$214,057,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,011,734,096

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$210,974,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$210,974,903

Royalties and Rents

$1,632,342

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$1,632,342

Sales and Services

$2,420,502,334

$13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,457,919,569 $1,143,659,442 $73,349,999 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $4,998,145,733 $51,433,454
$3,112,268 $92,772,248
$199,392,068 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000
$18,257,539 $4,900,218,706
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $17,023,413 $17,023,413 $3,884,336 $3,884,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $210,974,903 $210,974,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,420,502,229

$13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,459,346,859 $1,143,659,442 $73,587,353 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $4,947,710,654 $51,433,454
$3,112,268 $54,870,519 $37,901,729 $194,590,933 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $41,086,432 $18,257,539 $4,901,109,949
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $19,837,361 $19,837,361 $3,424,336 $3,424,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $207,376,995 $207,376,995 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,422,677,432

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Fees Retained for License Plate Production Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales Indemnification Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Mail and Courier Services Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Property Insurance Funds Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,415,123,543 $1,016,128
$13,095,304 $13,095,304 $3,550,725,427 $3,538,982,382 $12,192,899
$1,300,805 $7,344,345 $2,998,974,368 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082
$1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,092,709
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,415,123,438 $1,016,128
$13,095,304 $13,095,304 $3,674,271,564 $3,662,528,519 $12,192,899
$1,300,805 $7,344,345 $3,122,520,505 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082
$1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,092,709
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,417,298,641 $1,016,128
$13,055,304 $13,055,304 $3,689,661,125 $3,677,918,080 $12,192,899
$1,300,805 $7,344,345 $3,138,444,175 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082
$1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $7,558,600
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

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FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,952,047,771 $33,937,018,920 $33,928,166,500

Changes in Fund Availability

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$273,153,609 $363,002,591 $363,002,591

State General Funds

$537,222,400 $537,222,400 $537,222,400

State Motor Fuel Funds

$37,667,882 $46,548,295 $46,548,295

Lottery Proceeds

($295,250,005) ($214,281,436) ($214,281,436)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,590,167) ($1,590,167) ($1,590,167)

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

Hospital Provider Fee

($4,869,361) ($4,869,361) ($4,869,361)

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($1,975,203,112) ($2,090,470,840) ($2,139,700,945)

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122($241,475) ($241,475)

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($913,649)

($913,649) $1,586,351

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($281,205,121) ($281,205,121) ($281,205,121)

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,428,417 $43,851,361 $45,278,651

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

($7,351,722) ($7,589,076) ($7,351,722)

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($101,662,424) ($225,440,092) ($275,875,171)

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,272,975 $40,272,975

$2,371,246

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

($29,674,507) ($33,350,157) ($38,151,292)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$28,493,282 $28,493,282 ($10,993,160)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $28,493,282 $28,493,282 ($10,993,160)

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$41,086,432

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

($6,943,545) ($6,943,545) ($6,943,545)

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

($52,874,778) ($42,484,883) ($41,593,640)

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Merit System Assessments Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($60,360,097) ($50,060,097) ($47,246,149)

$10,300,000 $13,113,948

($86,281)

($86,281)

($546,281)

($86,281)

($86,281)

($546,281)

$910,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$910,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 ($2,597,908)

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 ($2,597,908)

$5,661,016

$5,660,911

$7,836,114

$5,661,016

$5,660,911

$7,836,114

($40,000)

($40,000)

$79,299,299 $202,845,436 $218,234,997

$151,586,731 $275,132,868 $290,522,429

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$149,853,306 $273,399,443 $289,323,113

$549,082

$549,082

$549,082

($736,937)

($736,937) ($1,271,046)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($205,069)

($205,069)

($205,069)

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

($875,862)

($875,862)

($875,862)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($71,411,570) ($71,411,570) ($71,411,570)

($1,675,624,982) ($1,567,107,696) ($1,600,056,997)

Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($39,486,442)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

($39,486,442)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 ($39,486,442)

($39,486,442) ($39,486,442) ($39,486,442)

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Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

Section Total - Final
$9,956,175 $10,268,129 $9,956,175 $10,268,129 $9,956,175 $10,268,129

$10,233,547 $10,233,547 $10,233,547

Continuation Budget

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

1.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,476

$5,476

1.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,071

$28,625

1.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($65,796)

($65,796)

1.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$19,540

$19,540

1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

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Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

2.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,286

$4,286

2.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,888

$22,406

2.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($65,756)

($65,756)

2.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$20,160

$20,160

2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

3.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,160

$27,160

3.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$164,703

$141,977

3.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($349,484)

($349,484)

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3.4 Increase funds for Special Session. State General Funds

$489,326

$489,326

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

4.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,837

$4,837

4.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 4.3 Reduce funds for operations.

$29,214

$25,286

State General Funds

($30,671)

($30,671)

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

State General Funds

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095

Continuation Budget

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$18,483,830 $18,483,830 $18,483,830
$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

5.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$71,695

$71,695

5.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$437,050

$374,785

5.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($817,850)

($817,850)

5.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$1,537,607

$1,537,607

5.100-House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)
$17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$8,336,395 $10,002,323 $8,336,395 $10,002,323 $8,336,395 $10,002,323

$9,970,692 $9,970,692 $9,970,692

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

6.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,968

$6,968

6.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 6.3 Increase funds for a Special Session.

$51,558

$36,428

State General Funds

$1,853,304

$1,853,304

6.4 Transfer funds for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to the Department of Natural Resources.

State General Funds

($21,927)

($21,927)

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

State General Funds

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

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7.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($133,824)

($133,824)

7.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($425)

($425)

7.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,784

$6,784

7.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$39,011

$35,462

7.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($127,850)

($127,850)

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

State General Funds

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

8.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,946

$15,946

8.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,310

$83,358

8.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($119,927)

($119,927)

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8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

State General Funds

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$28,148,055 $29,425,998

$28,148,055 $29,425,998

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$29,178,245 $30,546,188

$29,302,327 $29,302,327
$1,120,190 $1,120,190 $30,422,517

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$602,170 $26,909,731

$602,170 $26,909,731

$602,170 $26,909,731

9.1 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

9.2 Reduce funds for contracts due to the transfer of responsibilities for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the Department of Law.

State General Funds

($934,980)

($934,980)

($934,980)

9.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,788)

($8,788)

9.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$184,425

$184,425

9.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$832,902

$735,013

9.6 Increase funds to recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

9.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($25,156)

($25,156)

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,609,610 $25,592,993 $25,495,104

State General Funds

$24,609,610 $25,592,993 $25,495,104

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,030,190 $1,030,190 $1,030,190 $25,639,800

$1,120,190 $1,120,190 $1,120,190 $26,713,183

$1,120,190 $1,120,190 $1,120,190 $26,615,294

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

10.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($62,888)

($35,480)

($35,480)

10.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($394)

($394)

10.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,256

$13,256

10.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,233

$39,480

10.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

State General Funds

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,542

$121,542

$121,542

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542

11.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,142

$1,142

11.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,072

$1,803

11.3 Increase funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB206 (2010 session).

State General Funds

$118,000

$118,000

11.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

State General Funds

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to

provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity

of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility

companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

12.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($25,122)

12.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,365) ($657)

($9,365) ($657)

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12.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,840

$15,840

12.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$66,089

$52,329

12.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($15,186)

($15,186)

12.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to

provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity

of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility

companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

State General Funds

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$12,531,853 $13,310,262

$12,531,853 $13,310,262

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$12,681,853 $13,460,262

$13,307,966 $13,307,966
$150,000 $150,000 $13,457,966

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Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

13.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($296)

13.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($296)

State General Funds

($2,258)

($2,258)

13.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$557,267

$557,267

13.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 13.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

$378,567

$329,403

State General Funds

($210,753)

($210,753)

13.6 Reduce funds for fiscal staff and shift payroll and accounts receivable functions to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

State General Funds

($46,868)

$0

13.7 Increase funds for software development ($52,750) and hardware ($50,000) to implement the appellate e-filing initiative.

State General Funds

$102,750

$102,750

13.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,531,853 $13,310,262 $13,307,966

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,531,853 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
$12,681,853

$13,310,262 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
$13,460,262

$13,307,966 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
$13,457,966

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$14,224,808 $12,771,049

$14,224,808 $12,771,049

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$619,295

$619,295

$619,295

$619,295

$17,397,038 $15,943,279

$13,182,991 $13,182,991
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,880,924

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$172,890 $172,890 $237,903

14.1 Eliminate state funds to reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue.

State General Funds

($65,013)

$172,890 $172,890 $237,903
($65,013)

14.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$237,903

$172,890

$172,890

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

15.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect an increase in fee revenue.

State General Funds

($20,283)

($20,283)

15.2 Eliminate state funds and reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue.

State General Funds

($486,789)

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$525,703 $38,914

15.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,072

$486,789

State General Funds

$507,072

$486,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

Sales and Services

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$684,572

$664,289

$703,203

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the

Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the

Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the

Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for

Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

16.1 Increase funds for increased space and equipment rental costs associated with the acquisition of additional space.

State General Funds

$50,627

$0

$0

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1785

16.2 Increase funds due to the PeopleSoft billing increase.

State General Funds

$24,916

$0

$0

16.3 Increase funds due to the increase in the annual supplemental fee for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts.

State General Funds

$6,691

$0

$0

16.4 Increase funds to fill critical vacancies in divisions that incurred personnel losses during FY 2010 and FY 2011.

State General Funds

$226,000

$0

$0

16.5 Increase funds for operations related to the Access to Justice program.

State General Funds

$83,900

$0

$0

16.6 Increase funds for grants to local organizations providing legal services to victims of domestic violence.

State General Funds

$99,324

$0

$0

16.7 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($588)

($588)

16.8 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,096)

($2,096)

16.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$95,206

$95,206

16.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,720

$7,720

16.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$174,430

$151,777

16.12 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect a statewide hiring freeze from FY2009 through FY2012.

State General Funds

($1,004,278)

$0

16.13 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs.

State General Funds

($3,606)

($3,606)

16.14 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs for the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.

State General Funds

($16,283)

($16,283)

16.15 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs for the Council of State Court Judges.

State General Funds

($18,400)

($18,400)

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16.16 Increase funds to add one staff member to perform Judicial Shared Services functions for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

State General Funds

$81,824

$0

16.17 Reduce funds for personnel and operations, exempting the Council of Magistrate Court Judges and the Council of State Court Judges.

State General Funds

($367,697)

16.98 Transfer funds for all activities and functions related to Accountability Courts to the new Accountability Courts program.

State General Funds

($1,909,878)

16.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

State General Funds

$0

16.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to

operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County

and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts

division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,550,974 $11,373,445

$9,995,671

State General Funds

$12,550,974 $11,373,445

$9,995,671

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

Sales and Services

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,372,814 $14,195,285 $12,817,511

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1787

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

17.1 Increase funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges.

State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

17.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,483

$100,000 $6,512

17.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

State General Funds

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

18.1 Increase funds to ensure indigent death-sentenced inmates are adequately represented in legal proceedings.

State General Funds

$234,500

$36,083

$0

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18.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

State General Funds

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

Accountability Courts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as, the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

508.1 Increase funds for Accountability Courts starting January 1, 2012. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$353,681

508.98 Transfer funds from the Judicial Council program for all activities and functions related to Accountability Courts.

State General Funds

$1,909,878

508.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$0

508.100 -Accountability Courts

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall

be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees

collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,263,559

State General Funds

$2,263,559

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,263,559

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1789

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$6,765,382

$6,567,850

$6,765,382

$6,567,850

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,212,838

$7,015,306

$6,780,643 $6,780,643
$447,456 $447,456 $7,228,099

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

19.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,635)

($2,635)

19.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,347

$9,347

19.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$43,630

$37,964

19.4 Reduce funds for one vacant Administrative Assistant position.

State General Funds

($24,764)

($24,764)

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19.5 Reduce funds for state-funded coordination and supervision of the Permanent Homes for Children program.

State General Funds

($268,000)

$0

19.6 Increase funds for renovations and moving costs to relocate the Council of Juvenile Court Judges office to Capitol Hill. (S:Do not move and reduce funds to reflect savings based on decreased rental rates)

State General Funds

$41,056

($8,485)

19.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,464,821

$1,263,455

$1,476,248

State General Funds

$1,464,821

$1,263,455

$1,476,248

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,912,277

$1,710,911

$1,923,704

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

20.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,834

$3,834

20.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

State General Funds

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

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Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$57,554,685 $56,664,661

$57,554,685 $56,664,661

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$59,356,812 $58,466,788

$57,138,115 $57,138,115
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,940,242

Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

21.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($20,828)

($20,828)

21.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

State General Funds

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

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District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

22.1 Increase funds to cover a projected shortfall. (S:Increase funds for personnel to reduce furlough days or transition statefunded victims advocates off state funds)

State General Funds

$1,104,752

$0

$435,000

22.2 Increase funds for three additional Assistant District Attorneys associated with the creation of new judgeships for the Alcovy, Atlanta, and Brunswick Judicial Circuits in HB1163 (2008 Session). (H and S:Funds provided in HB990 (2009 Session))

State General Funds

$235,552

$0

$0

22.3 Increase funds to restore critical vacancies.

State General Funds

$98,157

$0

$0

22.4 Increase funds for deferred promotions approved in FY 2009 and withheld due to budget shortfalls.

State General Funds

$349,150

$0

$0

22.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,784,517

$1,552,767

22.6 Eliminate funds for all state-funded victim advocates.

State General Funds

($824,169)

($824,169)

22.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($283,248)

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1793

22.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,143,180 $51,032,669 $51,519,167

State General Funds

$52,143,180 $51,032,669 $51,519,167

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,945,307 $52,834,796 $53,321,294

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

23.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,011)

($5,011)

23.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$12,323

$12,323

23.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$410,796

$410,796

23.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$100,440

$87,396

23.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,547

$2,547

23.6 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($90,504)

($90,504)

23.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on reduced State Bar rental rates.

State General Funds

($189,276)

($189,276)

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23.100 -Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

State General Funds

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$57,314,930 $58,453,299 $57,314,930 $58,453,299 $57,314,930 $58,453,299

$58,831,348 $58,831,348 $58,831,348

Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

24.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,575)

($258)

24.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($146)

$0

24.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,320

$8,320

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1795

24.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,709

24.5 Reduce funds for annual leave payout.

State General Funds

($3,692)

24.6 Reduce funds for one vacant paralegal position.

State General Funds

($70,281)

$31,071 ($3,692) ($70,281)

24.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

State General Funds

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,048

$16,048

25.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,158

$63,101

25.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($36,102)

($36,102)

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25.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

State General Funds

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$85,520

$85,520

26.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,243

$12,243

26.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 26.4 Increase funds for Senior Judge usage. State General Funds 26.5 Reduce funds for five vacant law clerk positions.

$1,725,786

$1,501,663

$104,755

$104,755

State General Funds

($267,185)

($267,185)

26.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($337,116)

($337,116)

26.7 Reduce funds for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.

State General Funds

($128,073)

26.8 Freeze all non-statutory law clerk positions as they become vacant. (H:YES)(S:YES)

($128,073)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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1797

26.9 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,317)

26.10 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($56,539)

26.11 Increase funds for Senior Judge usage in circuits that contain Accountability Courts starting January 1, 2012. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$601,260

26.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760

State General Funds

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$8,610,712

$9,180,275

$8,593,888 $8,593,888
$554,931 $554,931 $9,148,819

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Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

27.1 Increase funds for a full-time docket clerk position in the Clerk's Office to meet increased caseload.

State General Funds

$52,955

$0

$0

27.2 Increase funds to sustain security upgrades to existing IT infrastructure.

State General Funds

$5,600

$0

$0

27.3 Increase funds to implement an electronic case management system for trial court records and transcripts.

State General Funds

$98,400

$98,400

$98,400

27.4 Increase funds for IT equipment and maintenance to support transmission of electronic appellate records and transcripts.

State General Funds

$109,939

$109,939

$109,939

27.5 Increase funds to allow for parity between Supreme Court and Court of Appeals staff attorneys.

State General Funds

$62,256

$0

$0

27.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,307)

($7,307)

27.7 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,187

$13,187

27.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$336,366

$336,366

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1799

27.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$242,218

27.10 Increase funds for personnel to meet increased caseload.

State General Funds

$105,910

$210,762 $105,910

27.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,593,888

State General Funds

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,593,888

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

Sales and Services

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,610,712

$9,180,275

$9,148,819

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$15,761,699 $15,808,997

$3,793,512 $3,793,512 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,986,411

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State Accounting Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial

management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory

reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and

efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

28.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($570)

($570)

($570)

28.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,429)

($1,429)

($1,429)

28.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 28.4 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate two positions.

$25,313

$25,313

$25,313

State General Funds

($292,167)

($292,167)

($292,167)

28.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 28.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

$120,340

$104,712

State General Funds

($73,042)

$0

28.7 Authorize the State Accounting Office to begin consolidation of payroll services for the Secretary of State, State Board of Workers' Compensation, Georgia Technology Authority, and the Departments of Driver Services, Revenue, Community Affairs, Economic Development, Insurance, Veterans Services, Public Safety, and Law.

State General Funds

$0

28.8 Increase funds for personnel. The State Accounting Officer, by January 1, 2012, shall develop and implement accounting policies on the proper and consistent allocation of administrative costs including, but not limited to, rent, utilities, information technology, and employee benefits.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1801

State General Funds

$120,000

28.9 It is the intent of the General Assembly that the director of the House Budget Office, the director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the State Auditor shall be members of the PeopleSoft Governance Council, with input on changes and upgrades to the state accounting system. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

28.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial

management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory

reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and

efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,793,512

State General Funds

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,793,512

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

State Funds Transfers

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

Accounting System Assessments

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,761,699 $15,808,997 $15,986,411

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$9,340,180

$9,458,974

$7,841,487

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,340,180 $18,757,851
$973,720 $3,084,336 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $168,294,405

$9,458,974 $18,757,851
$973,720 $3,084,336 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $168,413,199

$7,841,487 $15,972,832
$1,568,459 $3,084,336 $9,567,138 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $164,010,693

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Mail and Courier Services Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

29.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($944)

($944)

($944)

29.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,167)

($1,167)

($1,167)

29.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$52,954

$52,954

$52,954

29.4 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate three positions.

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1803

State General Funds

($305,069)

($305,069)

($305,069)

29.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($97,268)

($97,268)

($97,268)

29.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,930

$28,654

29.7 Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program and Office of the State Treasurer and replace state funds.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,594,739) $594,739
$1,000,000 $0

29.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,566,085

$1,599,015

State General Funds

$1,566,085

$1,599,015

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$2,689,761

Reserved Fund Balances

$594,739

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$594,739

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,000,000

Sales and Services

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

State Funds Transfers

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

Agency to Agency Contracts

$142,727

$142,727

$142,727

Mail and Courier Services

$250,719

$250,719

$250,719

Motor Vehicle Rental Payments

$203,686

$203,686

$203,686

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$759,169

$759,169

$759,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,017,408

$4,050,338

$4,046,062

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Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

30.1 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with reserves for operations.

State General Funds

($158,370)

($158,370)

($158,370)

30.100-Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Reserved Fund Balances

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Mail and Courier

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to

state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$0 $0 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1805

State Funds Transfers Mail and Courier Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

31.100 -Mail and Courier

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to

state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

State Funds Transfers

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

Mail and Courier Services

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Indemnification Funds Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Property Insurance Funds Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

32.1 Increase funds to reflect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium increases to state agencies.

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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32.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation

Program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

State Funds Transfers

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

Indemnification Funds

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

Liability Funds

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

Loss Control Funds

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

Property Insurance Funds

$23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404

Workers Compensation Funds

$66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small

and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

33.1 The Department is authorized to retain only $7,900,000 for Purchasing and $1,000,000 for Departmental Administration and all additional funds collected by the Department shall be remitted to the State Treasury.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

($4,379,758)

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33.2 By January 1, 2012 the Department shall provide a report to the House and Senate demonstrating $10,000,000 in savings from renegotiating statewide contracts. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

33.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small

and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

34.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Reserved Fund Balances

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

35.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($17,480)

($17,480)

($17,480)

35.2 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($2,257)

($2,257)

($2,257)

35.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($275,691)

($275,691)

($275,691)

35.4 Increase funds for operations.

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

35.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$92,971

$80,897

35.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,469,651

$2,562,622

$2,550,548

State General Funds

$2,469,651

$2,562,622

$2,550,548

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

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State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,770,456

$1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,863,427

$1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,851,353

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

36.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($4,618)

($4,618)

($4,618)

36.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

State General Funds

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the

safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

37.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$50,755

$50,755

37.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($293,314)

($293,314)

$50,755 ($293,314)

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37.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($223,144)

($279,515)

($279,515)

37.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$49,264

$42,866

37.100 -Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the

safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

State General Funds

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

38.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $20,972,832). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

38.2 Direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

$0

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617

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Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,170,617 $3,170,617
$80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$3,170,617 $3,170,617
$80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$3,170,617 $3,170,617
$80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

39.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($53,781) ($53,781)

($53,781) ($53,781)

($53,781)

39.2 Reduce funds for operations.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($32,500) ($32,500)

($32,500) ($32,500)

($32,500)

39.3 Recognize reserves and transfer funds to the Department of Administrative Services Departmental Administration program ($594,739). (S:YES)

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$0

39.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

Interest and Investment Income

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Sales and Services

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,991,014 $29,991,014
$6,622,918

$29,991,014 $29,991,014
$6,622,918

$29,991,014 $29,991,014
$6,622,918

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

$6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

$6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$29,010,016 $29,633,225

$29,010,016 $29,633,225

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$9,711,527

$9,711,527

$425,000

$425,000

$9,286,527

$9,286,527

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$46,131,644 $46,754,853

$29,013,335 $29,013,335
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $10,211,527
$425,000 $9,786,527
$787,183 $787,183 $46,634,963

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

40.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($249,348)

($249,348)

($249,348)

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40.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

State General Funds

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

41.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,253

$15,253

$15,253

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41.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,402)

($16,402)

($16,402)

41.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$160,784

$160,784

$160,784

41.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($695,546)

($695,546)

($695,546)

41.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$662,970

$576,872

41.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

41.7 Replace state funds with other funds due to higher than expected revenue.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($500,000) $500,000
$0

41.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,893,217 $16,546,187 $15,960,089

State General Funds

$15,893,217 $16,546,187 $15,960,089

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,931,240

$8,931,240

$9,431,240

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,506,240 $8,506,240
$230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $31,642,375

$8,506,240 $8,506,240
$230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,295,345

$9,006,240 $9,006,240
$230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,209,247

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

42.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,606

$1,606

$1,606

42.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,741)

($5,741)

($5,741)

42.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,060

$22,060

$22,060

42.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$117,142

$101,929

42.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,102,313

$2,219,455

$2,204,242

State General Funds

$2,102,313

$2,219,455

$2,204,242

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $2,302,313

$200,000 $2,419,455

$200,000 $2,404,242

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

43.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$3,287

$3,287

$3,287

43.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,121)

($3,121)

($3,121)

43.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,361

$31,361

$31,361

43.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$143,057

$124,478

43.5 Reduce funds for the Market Bulletin.

State General Funds

($147,960)

($147,960)

43.6 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

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43.7 Reduce funds for advertising contracts. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

43.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,327,295

$5,180,392

$5,161,813

State General Funds

$5,327,295

$5,180,392

$5,161,813

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

Sales and Services

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$557,183

$557,183

$557,183

State Funds Transfers

$557,183

$557,183

$557,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,499,765

$6,352,862

$6,334,283

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

44.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($245,191)

($245,191)

($245,191)

44.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

State General Funds

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

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Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,892,377 $10,839,100 $10,892,377 $10,839,100 $10,892,377 $10,839,100

$11,027,406 $11,027,406 $11,027,406

Consumer Protection and Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

46.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($99)

($99)

($99)

46.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$352

$352

$352

46.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,461

$1,461

$1,461

46.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

46.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,566

$5,714

46.100 -Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$204,619 $204,619

$211,185 $211,185

$210,333 $210,333

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

47.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($958)

($958)

($958)

47.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,387

$3,387

$3,387

47.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,069

$14,069

$14,069

47.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($9,998)

($9,998)

($9,998)

47.5 Reduce funds for one training manager position.

State General Funds

($101,344)

($101,344)

($101,344)

47.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,594

$46,634

47.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

State General Funds

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

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operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

48.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,399)

($3,399)

($3,399)

48.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$12,021

$12,021

$12,021

48.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$49,932

$49,932

$49,932

48.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($113,593)

($113,593)

($113,593)

48.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

48.6 Reduce funds by consolidating the functions of the College Park and Savannah district offices.

State General Funds

($117,691)

($117,691)

($117,691)

48.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$220,259

$191,655

48.8 Reduce funds for three vacant bank examiner positions.

State General Funds

($141,000)

($141,000)

48.9 Reduce funds for temporary assistance used by examiners.

State General Funds

($1,210)

($1,210)

48.10 Reduce funds for a credit specialist.

State General Funds

($97,417)

$0

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48.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

State General Funds

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations,

and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

49.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($900)

($900)

($900)

49.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

49.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,227

$13,227

$13,227

49.4 Reduce funds for three positions.

State General Funds

($91,000)

($91,000)

($91,000)

49.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,286

$47,236

49.6 Reduce funds for temporary assistance.

State General Funds

($14,000)

($14,000)

49.7 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from instituting an electronic registration system.

State General Funds

($134,355)

$0

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49.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations,

and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

State General Funds

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263 $48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$875,934,660 $895,653,475 $865,679,522 $885,398,337

$891,265,432 $881,010,294

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Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,715,017

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $13,383,988

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,995,862

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$22,458,262

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$51,433,454

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,541,722

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$83,727,896

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$5,839

Intergovernmental Transfers

$577,343

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Sales and Services

$82,219,654

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$8,897,361

State Funds Transfers

$8,849,263

Federal Funds Transfers

$48,098

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,131,274,934

$10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $37,901,729
$20,541,722
$83,727,896 $5,839
$577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,150,993,749

$10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454
$37,901,729
$20,541,722 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263 $48,098 $1,146,605,706

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive

gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

50.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,462

$32,462

$32,462

50.2 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,130,488
($20,130,488) $0

$20,130,488
($20,130,488) $0

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

50.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,123

$135,337

50.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive

gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,432,228 $43,454,351 $43,567,565

State General Funds

$43,432,228 $43,454,351 $43,567,565

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,367,245 $50,367,245 $50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$30,036,757 $30,036,757 $30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,130,488 $20,130,488

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $20,130,488 $20,130,488

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$20,130,488

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $94,235,268

$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $94,257,391

$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $94,370,605

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

51.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$728,087

$728,087

$728,087

51.2 Increase funds for 400 family supports, five crisis respite homes, and six mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$12,800,081 $12,800,081 $12,800,081

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51.3 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the FY 2011 150 waiver slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

51.4 Increase funds for an additional 250 waiver slots for the NOW and COMP waivers for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

51.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H and S:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services)

State General Funds

($2,289,405) ($2,289,405) ($2,289,405)

51.6 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$42,144,989 $42,144,989 $42,144,989

51.7 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,636,459
$411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234 ($30,636,459)
($411,234) $0

51.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,642,774

$4,032,696

51.9 Increase funds for additional New Options Waivers/Comprehensive Supports Waivers to serve youth aging out of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) care. (S:Increase funds for six months funding)

State General Funds

$680,411

$680,411

51.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,513,926

State General Funds

$244,258,788

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$411,234

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $411,234

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$44,184,453

Sales and Services

$44,184,453

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$44,184,453

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$340,834,067

$257,837,111 $247,581,973 $10,255,138 $42,135,688 $11,087,995 $30,636,459
$411,234 $411,234
$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $344,157,252

$259,227,033 $248,971,895 $10,255,138 $42,135,688 $11,087,995
$30,636,459
$411,234 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $345,547,174

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

52.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,980

$7,980

$7,980

52.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,597,519

$2,251,675

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52.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,715,385 $54,312,904 $54,967,060

State General Funds

$52,715,385 $54,312,904 $54,967,060

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,741,885 $54,339,404 $54,993,560

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

53.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$423,645

$423,645

$423,645

53.2 Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$32,013,760 $32,013,760 $32,013,760

53.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$8,166,004

$8,166,004

$7,386,089

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53.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,793,764

$2,558,939

53.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,831,054 $256,624,818 $256,610,078

State General Funds

$254,831,054 $256,624,818 $256,610,078

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,407,586 $20,407,586 $20,407,586

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,715,219 $6,715,219 $6,715,219

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,789,188 $12,789,188 $12,789,188

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$903,179

$903,179

$903,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

Sales and Services

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$277,541,997 $279,335,761 $279,321,021

Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$65,841

$65,841

$65,841

54.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$356,199

$498,427

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54.100-Adult Nursing Home Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,836,822

$3,193,021

$3,335,249

State General Funds

$2,836,822

$3,193,021

$3,335,249

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,849,594 $12,205,793 $12,348,021

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

55.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,621

$38,621

$38,621

55.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$62,319

55.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,136,336

$3,136,336

$3,198,655

State General Funds

$3,136,336

$3,136,336

$3,198,655

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,976,086 $10,976,086 $10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$226,000

$226,000

$226,000

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$10,750,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,112,422

$10,750,086 $14,112,422

$10,750,086 $14,174,741

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

56.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$54,031

$54,031

$54,031

56.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$49,922

$91,304

56.3 Reduce one-time funds for the Marcus Institute provided in HB948 (2010 Session). (H:Decrease waiting list for services provided to children with developmental disabilities)(S:Restore funds for the Marcus Institute)

State General Funds

($235,000)

$0

$0

56.4 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds

($649,249)

56.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,281,976

$8,566,898

$7,959,031

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,281,976 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,246,507

$8,566,898 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,531,429

$7,959,031 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $10,923,562

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

57.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,970

$16,970

$16,970

57.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,150

$75,095

57.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

State General Funds

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $67,817,429

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$79,919,762

$67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$79,919,762

$67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$79,919,762

58.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$228,479

$228,479

$228,479

58.2 Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures.

State General Funds

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

58.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$3,790,838

$3,790,838

$3,278,460

58.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$171,878

$270,446

58.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$75,413,039 $75,584,917 $75,171,107

State General Funds

$75,413,039 $75,584,917 $75,171,107

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,668,769 $6,668,769 $6,668,769

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,763,783 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683
$48,098 $48,098 $87,515,372

$2,763,783 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683
$48,098 $48,098 $87,687,250

$2,763,783 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683
$48,098 $48,098 $87,273,440

Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,974,332 $33,974,332
$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332
$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332
$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343 $22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

59.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($138,259)

($138,259)

59.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$577,247

$577,247

($138,259) $577,247

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59.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$127,120

$127,120

$127,120

59.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization for software licensing.

State General Funds

$555,196

$555,196

$555,196

59.5 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,265,270
($7,265,270) $0

$7,265,270
($7,265,270) $0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

59.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$476,979

$672,490

59.100-Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,095,636 $35,572,615 $35,768,126

State General Funds

$35,095,636 $35,572,615 $35,768,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,643,883 $11,643,883 $11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$399,476

$399,476

$399,476

Intergovernmental Transfers

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,138,995 $47,615,974 $47,811,485

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Direct Care and Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

60.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$821,810

$821,810

$821,810

60.2 Transfer funds to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) ($3,576,293)

60.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H and S:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services)

State General Funds

($3,270,191) ($3,270,191) ($3,270,191)

60.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,628,691

$5,657,590

60.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$141,584,381 $153,213,072 $147,241,971

State General Funds

$141,584,381 $153,213,072 $147,241,971

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,214,704 $27,214,704 $27,214,704

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Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $175,111,665

$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $186,740,356

$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $180,769,255

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

61.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$42,615

$42,615

$42,615

61.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,531

61.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$164,407

$164,407

$205,938

State General Funds

$164,407

$164,407

$205,938

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,425,661 $12,425,661 $12,425,661

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$10,646,611

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,590,068

$10,646,611 $12,590,068

$10,646,611 $12,631,599

Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

62.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($5,061)

($5,061)

($5,061)

62.100-Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,546

$45,546

$45,546

State General Funds

$45,546

$45,546

$45,546

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,473,170

$2,473,170

$2,473,170

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

63.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,405

$9,054

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63.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

State General Funds

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$27,152,757 $27,219,935

$27,152,757 $27,219,935

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$11,514,015 $11,514,015

$339,070

$339,070

$9,895,929

$9,895,929

$1,279,016

$1,279,016

$206,096,941 $206,164,119

$27,148,581 $27,148,581 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $206,092,765

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

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enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

64.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$273

$273

$273

64.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,850

$5,960

64.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,564)

64.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$219,094

$225,944

$223,490

State General Funds

$219,094

$225,944

$223,490

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,798

$465,648

$463,194

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

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Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

65.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

65.2 Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

State General Funds

($286,309)

($286,309)

($286,309)

65.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($95,000)

($95,000)

65.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,997

$36,845

65.5 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,492)

65.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,188,746

$4,129,743

$4,114,099

State General Funds

$4,188,746

$4,129,743

$4,114,099

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,449,799

$69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,390,796

$69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,375,152

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

66.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,556

$17,556

$17,556

66.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($119,409)

($119,409)

($58,956)

66.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,035

$30,182

66.4 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($35,777)

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66.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,157,676

$1,198,711

$1,212,534

State General Funds

$1,157,676

$1,198,711

$1,212,534

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

Reserved Fund Balances

$83,091

$83,091

$83,091

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$83,091

$83,091

$83,091

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Sales and Services

$581,388

$581,388

$581,388

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$581,388

$581,388

$581,388

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,041,323

$5,082,358

$5,096,181

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318 $66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

68.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,016

$11,016

$11,016

68.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($38,281)

($103,281)

($103,281)

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68.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,115

68.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$24,464 ($6,908)

68.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,612,166

$1,575,281

$1,564,722

State General Funds

$1,612,166

$1,575,281

$1,564,722

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$309,587

$309,587

$309,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Sales and Services

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,127,381 $47,090,496 $47,079,937

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

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69.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

71.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,172

$2,172

$2,172

71.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,328

$28,130

71.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,738)

($16,738)

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71.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). State General Funds

($20,250)

71.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,082,723

$1,098,313

$1,073,865

State General Funds

$1,082,723

$1,098,313

$1,073,865

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,363,348

$1,378,938

$1,354,490

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by

allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental

housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families

allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

72.1 Eliminate funds for down payment assistance and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

State General Funds

($2,621,738) ($2,621,738) ($2,621,738)

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72.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by

allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental

housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families

allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,275,826 $121,275,826 $121,275,826

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

73.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$555

$555

$555

73.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,691)

($16,691)

($16,691)

73.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,378

$9,900

73.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,239)

73.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,026 $358,026 $358,026

$369,404 $369,404 $369,404

$365,687 $365,687 $365,687

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

74.1 Eliminate one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy provided in HB 948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

74.2 Reduce funds for the State Housing Trust Fund.

State General Funds

($70,000)

($70,000)

74.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,032,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,107,466 $255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487
$5,394,954

$1,107,466 $255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487
$5,324,954

$1,107,466 $255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487
$5,324,954

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

75.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,536

$2,536

$2,536

75.2 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($91,738)

($20,000)

($20,000)

75.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,068

$20,072

75.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,395)

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75.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$765,475

$860,281

$846,890

State General Funds

$765,475

$860,281

$846,890

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$320,793

$320,793

$320,793

Intergovernmental Transfers

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Sales and Services

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,268

$1,186,074

$1,172,683

State Economic Development Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

76.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$221

$221

$221

76.2 Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

76.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,782

$1,550

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76.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). State General Funds

($2,605)

76.100 -State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,560,305 $11,562,087 $11,559,250

State General Funds

$11,560,305 $11,562,087 $11,559,250

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,728,573 $11,730,355 $11,727,518

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

77.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($2,863)

($2,863)

77.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

State General Funds

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

78.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,396)

($15,396)

($15,396)

78.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,241

$33,241

$33,241

78.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures in the Administration program.

State General Funds

($63,101)

($63,101)

($63,101)

78.4 Utilize existing federal funds for personnel in the Transportation Project Planning program.

State General Funds

($255,949)

($255,949)

($255,949)

78.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$93,381

$81,254

78.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,893)

($28,893)

78.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

State General Funds

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,073,369,665 $2,073,369,665 $2,073,369,665

$1,598,718,072 $1,598,718,072 $1,598,718,072

$112,361,397 $112,361,397 $112,361,397

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

$229,007,409 $229,007,409 $229,007,409

$6,597,625,021 $6,597,625,021 $6,597,625,021

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

$748,909,573 $748,909,573 $748,909,573

$913,649

$913,649

$913,649

$10,050,396 $10,050,396 $10,050,396

$433,475,529 $433,475,529 $433,475,529

$21,823,532 $21,823,532 $21,823,532

$5,138,246,929 $5,138,246,929 $5,138,246,929

$2,911,798

$2,911,798

$2,911,798

$232,742,225 $232,742,225 $232,742,225

$6,056,676

$6,056,676

$6,056,676

$288,675,871 $288,675,871 $288,675,871

$524,276

$524,276

$524,276

$60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$242,519

$242,519

$242,519

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

$3,139,220,382 $3,139,220,382 $3,139,220,382

$3,129,995,924 $3,129,995,924 $3,129,995,924

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

$12,098,890,939 $12,098,890,939 $12,098,890,939

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Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,715,605,972 $2,643,782,115 $2,627,355,231

State General Funds

$2,245,625,369 $2,173,801,512 $2,148,086,213

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$112,586,908 $112,586,908 $121,875,323

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,712,042,712 $5,584,340,124 $5,534,403,910

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$433,475,529 $433,475,529 $433,475,529

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $21,823,532 $21,823,532 $21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,036,833,775 $4,912,806,837 $4,862,371,758

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $2,911,798 $2,911,798 $2,911,798

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$203,067,718 $199,392,068 $194,590,933

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$16,730,360

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$229,315,774 $237,115,774 $235,815,774

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$524,276

$524,276

$524,276

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

Sales and Services

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,279,919,919 $3,403,466,056 $3,419,389,726

State Funds Transfers

$3,279,849,230 $3,403,395,367 $3,419,319,037

Federal Funds Transfers

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,936,884,377 $11,868,704,069 $11,816,964,641

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$9,591,492 $4,526,315

$9,591,492 $4,526,315

$9,591,492 $4,526,315

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694 $6,056,676 $6,056,676 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

80.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,564

$8,564

$8,564

80.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($118,697)

($118,697)

($118,697)

80.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($358,461)

($358,461)

($358,461)

80.4 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($35,732)

($35,732)

($35,732)

80.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

80.6 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

80.7 Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,280,085) ($1,280,085) ($1,280,085)

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80.8 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,153,769
($9,153,769) $0

$9,153,769
($9,153,769) $0

($4,776,591) $13,930,360 ($9,153,769)
$0

80.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,154

$33,199

80.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,937,166

$8,975,320

$8,970,365

State General Funds

$3,784,727

$3,822,881

$3,817,926

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$33,352,970 $33,352,970 $33,352,970

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,193,412 $19,193,412 $19,193,412

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$187,504

$187,504

$187,504

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $41,694

$41,694

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $13,930,360 $13,930,360

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$13,930,360

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,690,275 $42,728,429 $42,723,474

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,742,564 $967,454 $775,110
$9,552,410

$1,742,564 $967,454 $775,110
$9,552,410

$1,742,564 $967,454 $775,110
$9,552,410

81.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,579

$4,579

$4,579

81.2 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (S:Reflect $80,263 of the reduction in the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($680,263)

($680,263)

($600,000)

81.3 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

81.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,407

$15,112

81.98 Transfer funds to the Infectious Disease Control program for refugee health screenings and testing.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($967,454)

($967,454)

($967,454)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($967,454)

($967,454)

($967,454)

81.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

81.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,134,162

$7,159,569

$7,229,537

State General Funds

$520,913

$546,320

$616,288

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,613,249 $775,110 $775,110
$7,909,272

$6,613,249 $775,110 $775,110
$7,934,679

$6,613,249 $775,110 $775,110
$8,004,647

Departmental Administration and Program Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

82.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$42,034

$42,034

$42,034

82.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

82.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$224,555

$224,555

$224,555

82.4 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services Departmental Administration program for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).

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State General Funds

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

82.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

82.6 Reduce funds for the annualized space consolidation savings.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

82.7 Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from the transition to a new Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) vendor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

82.8 Replace funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

82.9 Replace funds with fraud control global settlement funds.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

82.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,193,505

$1,038,508

82.11 Reduce funds to reflect administrative efficiencies.

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

($500,000)

82.100-Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$82,795,131 $82,988,636 $83,333,639

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State General Funds

$82,663,336

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$247,921,232

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,654,210

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$218,974,296

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $87,135

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,205,591

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,854,039

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,242,519

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,611,520

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,611,520

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,102,191

State Funds Transfers

$21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,672,593

$82,856,841 $131,795
$247,921,232 $5,654,210
$218,974,296 $87,135
$23,205,591 $2,854,039 $1,242,519 $1,242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520
$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $354,866,098

$83,201,844 $131,795
$247,921,232 $5,654,210
$218,974,296 $87,135
$23,205,591 $2,854,039 $1,242,519 $1,242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520
$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $355,211,101

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

83.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,090

$17,090

$17,090

83.2 Eliminate funds for trauma registry contracts and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

State General Funds

($754,000)

($754,000)

($754,000)

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83.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,523

$46,573

83.100-Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,346,025

$2,399,548

$2,392,598

State General Funds

$2,346,025

$2,399,548

$2,392,598

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,520,391 $34,520,391 $34,520,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$33,680,957 $33,680,957 $33,680,957

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $839,434

$839,434

$839,434

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,866,416 $36,919,939 $36,912,989

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$9,044,198

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$9,044,198

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

84.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,150

$20,150

$20,150

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84.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($158,884)

($158,884)

($158,884)

84.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($141,215)

($141,215)

($141,215)

84.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($21,890)

($21,890)

($21,890)

84.5 Increase funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) available to the Georgia Poison Control Center. (H and S:Adds $50,000 to Governor's Recommendation)

State General Funds

$212,195

$262,195

$262,195

84.6 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

84.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,747

$37,567

84.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,770,282

$3,865,029

$3,857,849

State General Funds

$3,654,645

$3,749,392

$3,742,212

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $196,750

$196,750

$196,750

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

State Funds Transfers

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

Agency to Agency Contracts

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,754,554

$8,849,301

$8,842,121

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Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

85.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401

$401

$401

85.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$23,190

$23,190

$23,190

85.3 Reduce funds due to savings from the integration of health improvement and public health programs.

State General Funds

($623,829)

($623,829)

($623,829)

85.4 Reduce one-time funds for the Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance Program provided in HB948 (2010 Session). (H:Provide an on-going contract for operating cost with Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

($600,000)

85.5 Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHECs).

State General Funds

($106,426)

($106,426)

($106,426)

85.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,415

$83,894

85.7 Reduce funds for the St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

State General Funds

($10,140)

$0

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85.8 Increase funds for two "new start" Community Health Centers in Berrien and Baldwin Counties to be administered and contracted with the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care. (S:Increase funds for an additional Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Putnam County and a behavioral health integrated FQHC in Rockdale County)

State General Funds

$500,000

$1,000,000

85.98 Transfer funds for grants from the Board of Regents' Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition program to provide $207,000 to each of the following Regional Cancer Coalitions: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,242,000

85.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia and support cancer research through the State Office of Rural Health, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

State General Funds

$0

85.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia and support cancer research through the State Office of Rural Health, the

Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,937,673

$6,123,948

$7,263,567

State General Funds

$4,937,673

$6,123,948

$6,021,567

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,242,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,626,511

$6,812,786

$7,952,405

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Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

86.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,161

$1,161

$1,161

86.2 Reduce funds for six new state licensure inspectors provided for in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($478,181)

($478,181)

($478,181)

86.3 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($128,727)

($128,727)

($128,727)

86.4 Eliminate funds for the Adult Day Care licensure.

State General Funds

($90,921)

($90,921)

($90,921)

86.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$129

$112

86.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($378,000)

($378,000)

86.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,281,621

$5,903,750

$5,903,733

State General Funds

$6,281,621

$5,903,750

$5,903,733

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,461,900

$8,461,900

$8,461,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,521,905

$5,521,905

$5,521,905

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,939,995 $72,549 $72,549 $72,549
$14,816,070

$2,939,995 $72,549 $72,549 $72,549
$14,438,199

$2,939,995 $72,549 $72,549 $72,549
$14,438,182

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

87.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,960

$1,960

$1,960

87.2 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

($2,494,714) ($2,494,714) ($2,494,714)

87.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,477

$8,246

87.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,675,053

$2,684,530

$2,683,299

State General Funds

$2,675,053

$2,684,530

$2,683,299

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,637,140

$7,637,140

$7,637,140

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $587,424

$587,424

$587,424

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,312,193 $10,321,670 $10,320,439

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1867

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

88.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($713,649)

($713,649)

($713,649)

88.2 Provide for a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

88.3 Review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment. (H:YES)(S:Require review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment)

State General Funds

$0

$0

88.4 Recognize federal Health Information Exchange (HIE) funds ($2,500,000) and transfer to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission for a trauma communications network. (S:YES)

ARRA-Health Development Initiative CFDA93.703

$0

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88.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,450,219 $150,450,219 $150,450,219

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Sales and Services

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$407,526,188 $407,526,188 $407,526,188

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

89.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,476

$15,476

$15,476

89.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($205,162)

($205,162)

($205,162)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1869

89.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (S:Restore funds for infant and child oral health services)

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($167,798)

89.4 Reduce funds due to the discontinuation of the Babies Born Healthy program.

State General Funds

($2,915,006) ($2,915,006) ($2,915,006)

89.5 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

($10,050,396) ($10,050,396) ($10,050,396)

89.6 Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include the provision of a minimum level of prenatal care services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

89.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$58,179

$50,623

89.8 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction)(S:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction and transfer an $80,263 reduction from the Adult Essential Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($403,124)

($483,387)

89.100-Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,503,996 $22,159,051 $22,353,434

State General Funds

$22,503,996 $22,159,051 $22,353,434

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$26,583,208 $26,583,208 $26,583,208

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,903,475 $17,903,475 $17,903,475

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $8,518,482 $8,518,482 $8,518,482

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $161,251

$161,251

$161,251

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,162,204 $48,817,259 $49,011,642

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Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $300,059,204

90.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 90.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

$18,748

$18,748

$18,748

State General Funds 90.3 Reduce funds for operations.

($835,629)

($835,629)

($835,629)

State General Funds

($479,731)

90.4 Reduce funds for contracts. (H and S:Reduce funds for the Rally contract)

($479,731)

($479,731)

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

90.5 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H and S:Reflect in Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services)

State General Funds

($653,124)

$0

$0

90.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 90.7 Increase funds for the Children 1st program.

$70,706

$61,523

State General Funds

$1,500,000

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1871

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,800,000 $2,800,000

90.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,400,385 $11,624,215 $10,115,032

State General Funds

$9,400,385 $11,624,215 $10,115,032

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$288,569,257 $288,569,257 $291,369,257

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$276,017,302 $276,017,302 $276,017,302

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $12,432,847 $12,432,847 $12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$119,108

$119,108

$119,108

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$2,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

Federal Funds Transfers

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$298,089,468 $300,313,298 $301,604,115

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

91.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,129

$57,129

$57,129

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91.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($421,736)

($421,736)

($421,736)

91.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$238,928

$207,899

91.4 Reduce funds to recognize program savings from moving low cost HIV/AIDS clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (S:Identify and move patients to the PECIP program if the cost is less to the state and utilize savings to decrease the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) waiting list)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

91.98 Transfer funds from the Adult Essential Health Treatment Services program for refugee health screenings and testing.

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

91.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,718,568 $29,357,496 $29,926,467

State General Funds

$29,718,568 $29,357,496 $29,926,467

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$60,186,263 $60,186,263 $60,186,263

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$59,701,774 $59,701,774 $59,701,774

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$484,489

$484,489

$484,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,904,831 $89,543,759 $90,112,730

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1873

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

92.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,879

$14,879

$14,879

92.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($37,442)

($37,442)

($37,442)

92.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($213,402)

($213,402)

($213,402)

92.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($55,686)

($55,686)

($55,686)

92.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73,279

$63,762

92.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,408,259

$3,481,538

$3,472,021

State General Funds

$3,408,259

$3,481,538

$3,472,021

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$970,740

$970,740

$970,740

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$547,530

$547,530

$547,530

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$200,210

$200,210

$200,210

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $223,000

$223,000

$223,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,997,230

$5,070,509

$5,060,992

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Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

93.1 Replace funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$362,150,507 $362,150,507 $362,150,507

($362,150,507) ($362,150,507) ($362,150,507)

$0

$0

$0

93.2 Increase funds to restore a one-time reduction in FY2011 to Medicare Part D clawback payments.

State General Funds

$86,339,260 $86,339,260 $86,339,260

93.3 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1875

93.4 Reduce funds for underperforming contracts.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

93.5 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,747,649) ($13,070,689) ($19,818,338)

($3,373,825) ($6,534,617) ($9,908,442)

($1,539,444) ($2,981,684) ($4,521,128)

93.6 Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments and implementing new copayments for members enrolled in the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) option.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

93.7 Transfer funds from the Department of Corrections to reflect the relocation of medically fragile offenders to community nursing homes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

93.8 Eliminate funds for optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,163,079)

$0

$0

($11,937,004)

$0

$0

($18,100,083)

$0

$0

93.9 Reduce funds to reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($8,500,000) ($8,500,000) ($8,500,000)

93.10 Increase funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that reduce feefor-service Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$7,751,719 $15,013,976

$7,751,719 $15,013,976

$7,751,719 $15,013,976

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,765,695 $22,765,695 $22,765,695

93.11 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($52,493,622) ($52,493,622) ($52,493,622)

93.12 Increase funds to reflect the state share of Medicaid fraud settlement.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,800,000) $7,800,000
$0

($6,500,000) $6,500,000
$0

93.13 Increase funds for 33 slots in the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) to address the community waiting list.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

93.14 Increase funds to transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time, effective January 1, 2012.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,720,699

$0

$5,269,606

$0

$7,990,305

$0

93.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,333,575,986 $1,338,579,131 $1,338,992,813

State General Funds

$1,176,766,006 $1,181,769,151 $1,182,182,833

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$25,488,041 $25,488,041 $25,488,041

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,603,343,739 $2,628,143,060 $2,626,426,387

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,600,556,525 $2,625,355,846 $2,623,639,173

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $70,142,988 $68,842,988

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,266,551,345

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,304,153,811

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,301,550,820

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

94.1 Replace funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$321,832,822 $321,832,822 $321,832,822

($321,832,822) ($321,832,822) ($321,832,822)

$0

$0

$0

94.2 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($4,536,653) $4,536,653

($4,536,653) $4,536,653

($4,536,653) $4,536,653

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

94.3 Reduce funds to reflect the one-time retroactive reimbursement for the federal share of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

94.4 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,379,025) ($12,357,502) ($18,736,527)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

94.5 Eliminate funds for optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($864,829)

$0

$0

($1,675,050)

$0

$0

($2,539,879)

$0

$0

94.6 Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

94.7 Reduce funds by removing the Care Management Organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

94.8 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the implementation of the Planning for Healthy Babies program.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

94.9 Reduce funds to reflect anticipated performance bonus payments authorized in the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.

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State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,032,030) $6,032,030
$0

($6,528,003) $6,528,003
$0

($6,528,003) $6,528,003
$0

94.10 Reduce funds to reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($1,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

94.11 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($12,723,662) ($24,643,921) ($37,367,583)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

94.12 Reduce funds to reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.

Hospital Provider Fee Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

94.13 Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY2011 to FY2012. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

94.14 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($12,432,622) ($12,432,622) ($12,432,622)

94.15 Reduce funds based on projected benefit need.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($97,970,372) ($97,970,372) ($189,754,656) ($189,754,656) ($287,725,028) ($287,725,028)

94.16 Increase funds to transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time, effective January 1, 2012. (S:YES)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,348,298 $12,295,749 $18,644,047

$1,348,298 $2,611,461 $3,959,759

94.17 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process. (S:Increase funds for the "Express Lane" eligibility

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project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

94.18 Reduce funds by including the 2.25% premium tax within the existing administrative percentage for Care Management Organization (CMO) cap rate range development and implement a minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 87%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($20,153,324) ($39,034,118) ($59,187,442)

94.19 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,619,469) $1,619,469
$0

94.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,014,278,971 $925,015,265 $899,861,941

State General Funds

$716,682,425 $627,418,719 $600,645,926

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$100,573,788 $100,573,788 $102,193,257

Hospital Provider Fee

$197,022,758 $197,022,758 $197,022,758

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,955,765,081 $1,786,269,697 $1,737,551,291

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,955,765,081 $1,786,269,697 $1,737,551,291

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,995,789,215 $2,737,030,125 $2,663,158,395

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PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

95.1 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the federal financial participation rate from 76.06% to 76.17%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

95.2 Reduce funds by implementing new copayments for PeachCare members six years of age and older.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

95.3 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce PeachCare reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($699,244) ($2,233,825) ($2,933,069)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

95.4 Reduce funds by removing the Care Management Organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

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95.5 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,591,743) ($21,058,186) ($27,649,929)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

95.6 Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY2011 to FY2012. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

95.7 Reduce funds by including the 2.25% premium tax within the existing administrative percentage for Care Management Organization (CMO) cap rate range development and implement a minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 87%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,502,049) ($4,801,135) ($6,303,184)

95.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,589,856 $55,439,478 $53,937,429

State General Funds

$54,962,607 $53,812,229 $52,310,180

Hospital Provider Fee

$1,627,249

$1,627,249

$1,627,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$179,862,127 $176,186,477 $171,385,342

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$179,862,127 $176,186,477 $171,385,342

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$236,603,766 $231,777,738 $225,474,554

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,673,116 $62,673,116 $62,673,116

96.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,708,921

$1,708,921

$1,708,921

96.2 Reduce funds for general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($2,484,328)

$0

$0

96.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,247,448

$7,176,373

96.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,911,158 $71,642,934 $70,571,859

State General Funds

$60,911,158 $71,642,934 $70,571,859

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,897,709 $72,629,485 $71,558,410

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534%

and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 22.165%.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances State Health Benefit Plan Reserves
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

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97.1 Reduce funds by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost sharing increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

($235,082,951) ($235,082,951) ($235,082,951)

97.2 Reduce funds for employee premium revenue due to the elimination of the OAP option.

Health Insurance Payments

($37,284,591) ($37,284,591) ($37,284,591)

97.3 Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

$16,553,348 $16,553,348 $16,553,348

97.4 Increase funds for a 10% employee premium increase in Plan Year 2012. (H:Increase employee premiums 20% in Plan Year 2012)(S:Increase employee premiums 19% in Plan Year 2012)

Health Insurance Payments

$29,686,345 $59,372,690 $56,404,056

97.5 Increase funds for the projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.

Health Insurance Payments

$110,000,000 $67,000,000 $67,000,000

97.6 Increase funds for the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$10,335,923 $10,335,923 $10,335,923

97.7 Increase funds to reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.

Health Insurance Payments

$113,197,064 $113,197,064 $113,197,064

97.8 Increase funds for projected revenue ($36,662,023) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($38,267,521) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.

Health Insurance Payments

$74,929,544 $74,929,544 $74,929,544

97.9 Reduce funds due to the depletion of prior year reserves.

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

($60,360,097) ($60,360,097) ($60,360,097)

97.10 Reduce funds to reflect revenue and expense projections.

Health Insurance Payments

($18,888,792) ($18,888,792) ($18,888,792)

97.11 Increase funds by implementing additional plan design changes to meet expected FY2012 expenses.

Health Insurance Payments

$37,326,621 $37,326,621 $37,326,621

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97.12 Increase funds for per member per month billing for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010. (H:Effective July 1, 2011, increase from $218.20 to $246)(S:Effective July 1, 2011, increase from $218.20 to $271.45)

Health Insurance Payments

$49,080,795 $73,621,192 $94,500,111

97.13 Delay implementation of direct billing for SHBP employer contributions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

97.14 Reduce funds to recognize savings from the health insurance companies covering members of the State Health Benefit Plan by incentivizing physicians to transition from open procedures to minimally invasive outpatient procedures for seven highly utilized procedures, unless the procedure is determined medically necessary. (S:Recognize savings from maximizing the use of minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings)

Health Insurance Payments

($21,888,651) ($21,888,651)

97.15 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

Health Insurance Payments

$134,208,046 $132,221,431

97.100-State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534%

and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 22.165%.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984

State Funds Transfers

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984

Health Insurance Payments

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

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98.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$19,576

$19,576

$19,576

98.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($153,092)

($334,703)

($153,092)

98.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$78,761

$68,532

98.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,557,051

$3,454,201

$3,625,583

State General Funds

$3,557,051

$3,454,201

$3,625,583

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,057,731

$3,954,881

$4,126,263

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

99.1 Reduce funds to reflect FY2010 collections. Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

99.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

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Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,933,708 $1,933,708

$1,933,708 $1,933,708

$1,933,708 $1,933,708

Composite Board of Medical Examiners

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the

professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

100.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$36,915

$36,915

$36,915

100.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H and S:Reflect rent ($6,665) and administrative ($33,787) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)

State General Funds

($163,452)

($40,452)

($40,452)

100.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,269

$48,961

100.100 -Composite Board of Medical Examiners

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the

professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

State General Funds

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

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Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for

distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

101.1 Reduce funds for operations and allocations to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma.

State General Funds

($216,956)

($216,956)

($216,956)

101.2 Reduce funds to reflect revised revenue projections.

State General Funds

($5,367,148) ($5,367,148) ($5,367,148)

101.3 Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

101.4 Increase funds for a trauma communications network.

State General Funds ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000 $2,500,000 $5,000,000

101.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for

distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $19,156,896

State General Funds

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $19,156,896

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,500,000

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $21,656,896

Medical Education Board, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

to aid promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,134,706

$1,134,706

$1,134,706

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1889

State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706

102.1 Reduce funds for the medical fair by pursuing private sponsorship.

State General Funds

($42,723)

($42,723)

($42,723)

102.2 Reduce funds for medical scholarships.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

102.97 Transfer funds to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards.

State General Funds

($221,983)

($221,983)

($221,983)

102.98 Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs to the new Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to reflect the consolidation of the State Medical Education Board with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

State General Funds

($790,000)

($790,000)

($790,000)

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

103.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,244

$1,244

$1,244

103.2 Reduce funds for savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H:Reflect rent ($68,233), equipment ($7,000) and administrative ($137,767) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)(S:Reflect rent ($45,498), equipment ($11,500) and administrative ($137,767) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)

State General Funds

($90,000)

($213,000)

($194,765)

103.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,578

$15,294

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103.98 Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards. (H and S:Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to reflect the consolidation of the Boards and eliminate excess board per diem)

State General Funds

$221,983

$216,983

$216,983

103.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

State General Funds

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

Physician Workforce, Education

Georgia

Board

of:

Graduate

Medical Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

104.1 Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs. (H:Provide an additional $75,000 to the base funding ($200,000) for the Houston Medical new program development)(S:Provide an additional $75,000 to develop new osteopathic medical residency programs)

State General Funds

($675,886)

($600,886)

($600,886)

104.100 -Physician Education

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

of:

Graduate

Medical Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

State General Funds

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1891

Physician Grant

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

of:

Mercer

School

of

Medicine

Continuation

Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

105.1 Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,945,376) ($1,945,376)

($945,376)

105.100 -Physician Workforce, Medicine Grant

Georgia

Board

of:

Mercer

School

of Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911

State General Funds

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911

Physician Workforce, Medicine Grant

Georgia

Board

of:

Morehouse

School

of Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of

primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

106.1 Increase funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

106.2 Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,055,421) ($1,055,421) ($1,055,421)

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106.3 Reflect a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)(S:YES)

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$20,669,125 $20,669,125

106.100 -Physician Workforce, Medicine Grant

Georgia

Board

of:

Morehouse

School

of Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of

primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $10,671,474

State General Funds

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $10,671,474

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,669,125 $20,669,125

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$20,669,125 $20,669,125

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,671,474 $31,340,599 $31,340,599

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

107.98 Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs from the State Medical Education Board program to reflect the consolidation with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

State General Funds

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

107.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1893

107.100 -Physician Areas

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

of:

Physicians

for

Rural Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

State General Funds

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

Physician Workforce, Education

Georgia

Board

of:

Undergraduate

Medical Continuation

Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

108.1 Reduce funds for medical education at private institutions. State General Funds

($310,650)

($310,650)

($310,650)

108.100 -Physician Education

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

of:

Undergraduate

Medical Appropriation

(HB

78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

State General Funds

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

Physician Scientists

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

of:

Cancer

Clinicians

and Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

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750.97 Transfer funds from the Board of Regents' Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition program for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists grants and one grant management position ($65,596).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,426,946

750.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in recruiting top cancer researchers.

State General Funds

$0

750.100 -Physician Scientists

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

of:

Cancer

Clinicians

and Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in

recruiting top cancer researchers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,426,946

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,426,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,426,946

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,036,535,215 $1,052,468,349

$1,036,535,215 $1,052,468,349

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$1,053,004,332 $1,053,004,332
$5,724,376

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1895

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,079,123,556

$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,095,056,690

$5,724,376 $37,238,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$27,344,568 $1,095,967,673

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

109.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$769

$769

$769

109.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

109.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,157

$28,157

$28,157

109.4 Transfer funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

109.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$121,607

$105,814

109.100 -Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

1896

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,884,124 $5,884,124
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,056,170

$6,005,731 $6,005,731
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,177,777

$5,989,938 $5,989,938
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,161,984

County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

110.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

State General Funds

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

111.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1897

State General Funds

$4,754

$4,754

$4,754

111.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,775,034) ($1,775,034) ($1,775,034)

111.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$264,029

$264,029

$264,029

111.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,136,633

$989,022

111.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($964,207)

$0

111.6 Reduce funds for the contract with the University of Cincinnati for the evaluation of Day Reporting Centers.

State General Funds

($160,567)

($160,567)

111.7 Reduce funds for the contract with the University of Georgia for Leadership Corrections.

State General Funds

($60,100)

$0

111.8 Reduce funds and require counties and municipalities to contribute towards the cost of correctional officers in local inmate construction projects utilizing the Department of Community Affairs "tier" system to grant waivers.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($375,000) $375,000
$0

111.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,083,202 $50,034,961 $50,536,657

State General Funds

$50,083,202 $50,034,961 $50,536,657

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

Sales and Services

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,303,287 $52,255,046 $53,131,742

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Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241 $16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

112.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,477

$7,477

$7,477

112.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($57,428)

($57,428)

($57,428)

112.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$199,406

$199,406

$199,406

112.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$817,043

$710,936

112.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,631,971 $27,449,014 $27,342,907

State General Funds

$26,631,971 $27,449,014 $27,342,907

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1899

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,715,592

$252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $32,532,635

$252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $32,426,528

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

113.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$951

$951

$951

113.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,716)

($10,716)

($10,716)

113.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,770

$8,770

$8,770

113.4 Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

State General Funds

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

113.5 Increase funds by annualizing the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

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State General Funds

$219,239

$219,239

$219,239

113.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($354,479)

($354,479)

($354,479)

113.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($290,455)

($290,455)

($290,455)

113.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$40,175

$34,958

113.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,334,902 $27,375,077 $27,369,860

State General Funds

$27,334,902 $27,375,077 $27,369,860

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,504,623 $30,544,798 $30,539,581

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

114.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

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1901

State General Funds

$2,201

$2,201

$2,201

114.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

114.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,471

$90,471

$90,471

114.4 Increase funds to annualize the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

114.5 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,474,800) ($3,474,800) ($3,474,800)

114.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($1,003,636) ($1,003,636) ($1,003,636)

114.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Men's State Prison.

State General Funds

($1,196,070) ($1,196,070) ($1,196,070)

114.8 Reduce funds to recognize savings ($1,969,700) and transfer funds to Medicaid ($1,030,300) to reflect the relocation of medically fragile inmates to community nursing homes.

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

114.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$356,899

$310,549

114.10 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($653,207)

114.11 Begin the process to privatize inmate healthcare beginning in the third quarter of FY2012. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

114.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$202,850,240 $203,207,139 $202,507,582

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$202,850,240 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000
$211,240,240

$203,207,139 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000
$211,597,139

$202,507,582 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000
$210,897,582

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

115.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$652

$652

$652

115.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($18,135)

($18,135)

($18,135)

115.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$23,079

$23,079

$23,079

115.4 Reduce funds by annualizing the transfer of funds and four positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

($133,625)

($133,625)

($133,625)

115.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$107,552

$93,584

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1903

115.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,932,590 $42,040,142 $42,026,174

State General Funds

$41,932,590 $42,040,142 $42,026,174

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,962,590 $42,070,142 $42,056,174

Parole Revocation Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

116.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$782

$782

$782

116.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,869)

($6,869)

($6,869)

116.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$34,619

$34,619

$34,619

116.4 Transfer funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

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116.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$153,451

$133,523

116.100-Parole Revocation Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,467,330

$4,620,781

$4,600,853

State General Funds

$4,467,330

$4,620,781

$4,600,853

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,879,830

$5,033,281

$5,013,353

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

117.1 Increase funds for two new private prison facilities for six months (1,500 beds) and four months (1,150 beds).

State General Funds

$13,338,161 $13,338,161 $13,338,161

117.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

State General Funds

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1905

Probation Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

118.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$13,013

$13,013

$13,013

118.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($226,139)

($226,139)

($226,139)

118.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$638,839

$638,839

$638,839

118.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,695,090

$2,345,086

118.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$86,656,109 $89,351,199 $89,001,195

State General Funds

$86,656,109 $89,351,199 $89,001,195

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,756,109 $89,451,199 $89,101,195

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State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-

Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

119.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$94,701

$94,701

$94,701

119.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($605,051)

($605,051)

($605,051)

119.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

119.4 Increase funds to annualize the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

119.5 Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

State General Funds

($1,385,533) ($1,385,533) ($1,385,533)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1907

119.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($15,243,399) ($15,243,399) ($15,243,399)

119.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($9,361,933) ($9,361,933) ($9,361,933)

119.8 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Men's State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,379,134) ($3,379,134) ($3,379,134)

119.9 Reduce start-up funds for fast-track expansion at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,717,830) ($3,717,830) ($3,717,830)

119.10 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$84,877,989 ($84,877,269)
$720

$82,331,649 ($84,877,269) ($2,545,620)

$84,877,269 ($84,877,269)
$0

119.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,431,425 $12,557,253

119.12 Reduce funds for program operations contracts.

State General Funds

($166,463)

$0

119.13 Eliminate funds for the private security and maintenance contracts at State Offices South and reduce the trainee food contract. (S:Restore funds for the trainee food contract)

State General Funds

($818,911)

($247,712)

119.14 Reduce funds for consulting and moving contracts.

State General Funds

($61,673)

119.15 Realize cost avoidance due to increased utilization of Accountability Courts. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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119.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-

Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$453,863,656 $464,763,367 $466,110,804

State General Funds

$453,863,656 $464,763,367 $466,110,804

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,612,405 $20,612,405 $20,612,405

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Royalties and Rents

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Sales and Services

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$476,874,024 $487,773,735 $489,121,172

Transitional Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

120.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,963

$4,963

$4,963

120.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($40,666)

($40,666)

($40,666)

120.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$186,943

$186,943

$186,943

120.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$789,847

$687,271

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1909

120.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628

State General Funds

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628

Section 19: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,438,339

$8,862,242

$8,438,339

$8,862,242

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$1,186,558

$1,186,558

$17,305

$17,305

$151,022

$151,022

$1,018,231

$1,018,231

$40,487,380 $40,911,283

$8,837,060 $8,837,060 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $41,054,341

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,106,941

$1,106,941

$1,106,941

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,106,941 $409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942
$1,529,328

$1,106,941 $409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942
$1,529,328

$1,106,941 $409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942
$1,529,328

121.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,952

$1,952

$1,952

121.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($146)

($146)

($146)

121.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,303

$7,303

$7,303

121.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,696

$31,930

121.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,116,050

$1,152,746

$1,147,980

State General Funds

$1,116,050

$1,152,746

$1,147,980

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,445

$409,445

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,445

$409,445

$409,445

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,538,437

$1,575,133

$1,570,367

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of

Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural

disaster.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1911

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

122.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,967

$4,967

$4,967

122.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($503)

($503)

($503)

122.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,587

$18,587

$18,587

122.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($231,540)

($231,540)

($231,540)

122.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$79,039

$68,775

122.6 Increase funds for maintenance and utilities.

State General Funds

$230,000

$230,000

122.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of

Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural

disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,233,841

$4,542,880

$4,532,616

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,233,841 $20,240,930 $20,240,930
$1,173,616 $17,305 $17,305
$151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,648,387

$4,542,880 $20,240,930 $20,240,930
$1,173,616 $17,305 $17,305
$151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,957,426

$4,532,616 $20,240,930 $20,240,930
$1,173,616 $17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022
$1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,947,162

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

123.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,027

$7,027

$7,027

123.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($73)

($73)

($73)

123.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,297

$26,297

$26,297

123.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) $0
($56,080)

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1913

123.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$78,168

$68,016

123.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,088,448

$3,166,616

$3,156,464

State General Funds

$3,088,448

$3,166,616

$3,156,464

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,380,348

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,380,348

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,300,556 $13,378,724 $13,536,812

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$56,043,115 $56,930,777

$56,043,115 $56,930,777

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$58,887,236 $59,774,898

$56,960,675 $56,960,675
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $59,804,796

Customer Service Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

124.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,354)

($4,354)

($4,354)

124.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($54,131)

($54,131)

($54,131)

124.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,810

$33,810

$33,810

124.4 Reduce funds for three filled positions.

State General Funds

($224,676)

($224,676)

($224,676)

124.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($104,209)

($104,209)

($104,209)

124.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$148,420

$129,145

124.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

124.100 -Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,792,557

$8,940,977

$8,921,702

State General Funds

$8,792,557

$8,940,977

$8,921,702

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,293,414

$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,441,834

$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,422,559

License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

125.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($47,585)

($47,585)

($47,585)

125.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($120,484)

($120,484)

($120,484)

125.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$214,660

$214,660

$214,660

125.4 Reduce funds for 33 vacant driver examiner positions.

State General Funds

($1,293,291) ($1,293,291) ($1,293,291)

125.5 Reduce funds for operations due to efficiencies through modifications to service delivery and operational costs.

State General Funds

($513,552)

($513,552)

($513,552)

125.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$930,087

$809,299

125.7 Reduce funds and hold vacancies to achieve efficiencies through attrition.

State General Funds

($221,701)

$0

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125.8 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($47,733)

125.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,446,477 $47,154,863 $47,208,043

State General Funds

$46,446,477 $47,154,863 $47,208,043

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,274,312 $48,982,698 $49,035,878

Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

126.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($871)

($871)

($871)

126.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,053

$6,053

$6,053

126.3 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($43,094)

($43,094)

($43,094)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

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126.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($9,704)

($9,704)

126.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,856

($9,704) $26,849

126.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$804,081

$834,937

$830,930

State General Funds

$804,081

$834,937

$830,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,319,510

$1,350,366

$1,346,359

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$513,870,816 $513,870,816 $513,870,816

Section Total - Final

$336,425,760 $301,820,350

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$335,294,298 $300,632,586

$146,160,569 $146,160,569

$24,792,746 $24,792,746

$121,367,823 $121,367,823

$17,500

$17,500

$2,500

$2,500

$14,250

$14,250

$750

$750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$482,625,579 $448,020,169

$301,813,038 $1,180,452
$300,632,586 $146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $448,012,857

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

127.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($31,278)

($31,278)

($31,278)

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127.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,571

$2,571

$2,571

127.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,318

$11,318

$11,318

127.4 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($82,664)

($82,664)

($82,664)

127.5 Reduce funds for a portion of an attorney's salary by replacing state funds with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal funds.

State General Funds

($45,308)

($45,308)

($45,308)

127.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,302

$48,990

127.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$1,180,452

State General Funds

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$1,180,452

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

Sales and Services

$750

$750

$750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$750

$750

$750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,789,208

$7,845,510

$7,838,198

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

1920

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

128.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

129.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($597)

($597)

($597)

129.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$18,239

$18,239

$18,239

129.3 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($19,740,000)

$0

$0

129.4 Eliminate funds for transition coaches.

Lottery Proceeds

($9,250,000) ($9,250,000)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

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129.5 Eliminate funds for books and printing.

Lottery Proceeds

($520,000)

($520,000)

129.6 Increase funds for 2,000 new slots, bringing the total number served to 86,000.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,868,049

$3,868,049

129.7 Increase funds to enhance program quality.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,645,000

$3,645,000

129.8 Reduce funds by increasing class size by two and reducing the school year while retaining a 6.5 hour day for Pre-K students.

Lottery Proceeds

($52,098,761) ($52,098,761)

129.9 Reduce funds for administration based on projected expenditures.

Lottery Proceeds

($46,000)

($46,000)

129.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$335,294,298 $300,632,586 $300,632,586

Lottery Proceeds

$335,294,298 $300,632,586 $300,632,586

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$517,823

$517,823

$517,823

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$335,812,121 $301,150,409 $301,150,409

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

130.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

130.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

Federal Funds Transfers

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,024,250 $18,024,250 $18,024,250

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1923

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$41,028,930 $41,287,689

$31,740,515 $31,999,274

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

$659,400

$909,400

$659,400

$909,400

$20,370

$20,370

$20,244

$20,244

$126

$126

$41,708,700 $42,217,459

$31,956,114 $31,956,114
$659,400 $659,400 $20,370 $20,244
$126 $32,635,884

Business Recruitment and Expansion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional

project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

131.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($176)

($176)

($176)

131.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,093

$33,093

$33,093

131.3 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,325)

($684,156)

($684,156)

131.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$143,494

$124,858

131.100 -Business Recruitment and Expansion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional

project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,701,442 $7,701,442

$7,708,105 $7,708,105

$7,689,469 $7,689,469

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

132.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,574)

($8,574)

($8,574)

132.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($304)

($304)

($304)

132.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,538

$22,538

$22,538

132.4 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($11,500)

($11,500)

($11,500)

132.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$109,601

$95,367

132.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,886,818

$3,996,419

$3,982,185

State General Funds

$3,886,818

$3,996,419

$3,982,185

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services

$126

$126

$126

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1925

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126 $3,886,944

$126 $3,996,545

$126 $3,982,311

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

133.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5)

($5)

($5)

133.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,051

$4,051

$4,051

133.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,448

$15,182

133.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

State General Funds

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by

partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

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134.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14)

($14)

($14)

134.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,739

$3,739

$3,739

134.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,480

$16,080

134.97 Transfer contract funds from the Board of Regents' Research Consortium program for the Georgia Research Alliance's strategic economic development initiatives.

State General Funds

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

134.98 Transfer contract funds from the Board of Regent's Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic economic development initiatives. (H:Provide contract funds to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic community-based economic development initiatives to include a new grant funded position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services, and to include supporting the work of the Regional Cancer Coalitions. Provide $207,000 to each of the following: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Inc., Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition)(S:NO; Transfer grant funds to the Department of Community Health and the Georgia Board of Physician Workforce)

Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

$0

$250,000

$0

$9,538,415

$0

134.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to

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supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

134.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by

partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds

for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based

companies and university research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,235,777 $15,254,257

$5,963,442

State General Funds

$5,947,362

$5,965,842

$5,963,442

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$250,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$250,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,235,777 $15,504,257

$5,963,442

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

135.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($32)

($32)

($32)

135.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,997

$7,997

$7,997

135.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,279

$28,958

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135.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

State General Funds

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in

growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534 $20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

136.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($19)

($19)

($19)

136.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,401

$5,401

$5,401

136.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,475

$21,297

136.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in

growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$871,916

$896,391

$893,213

State General Funds

$871,916

$896,391

$893,213

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $892,160

$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $916,635

$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $913,457

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

137.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($210)

($210)

($210)

137.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,874

$28,874

$28,874

137.3 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,326)

($684,157)

($684,157)

137.4 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Humanities Council contract. (H and S:Restore contract funds)

State General Funds

($50,000)

$0

137.5 Reduce funds for the Georgia Historical Society contract.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

137.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

$0 ($10,000)

State General Funds

$132,036

$114,889

137.7 Increase funds for marketing the Civil War sesquicentennial.

State General Funds

$10,000

137.98 Transfer funds and three positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized

$566,730

$0

$0

$659,400

$0

$0

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,226,130

$0

$0

137.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

137.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia

Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to

the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,092,392

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

State General Funds

$10,092,392

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,751,792

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

Civil War Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and

battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and

other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

138.1 Eliminate funds.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

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Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

139.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

($22,000)

Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

140.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds 140.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 140.3 Reduce funds.

($1,077) ($20,000)

($1,077) ($20,000)

($1,077) ($20,000)

State General Funds

($3,923)

($3,923)

140.100 -Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

State General Funds

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$386,208

$386,208

$386,208

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
141.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

$386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208

($386,208)

($386,208)

($386,208)

Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

maintain the collection, and promote special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

142.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds
Arts, Georgia Council for the TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds

($312,329)

($312,329)

Continuation Budget
$0 $0

($312,329)
$0 $0

500.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,531

$6,553

500.2 Transfer funds and 3 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

500.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

State General Funds

$0

$0

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500.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$574,261

$573,283

State General Funds

$574,261

$573,283

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,233,661

$1,232,683

Section 23: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

Section Total - Final
$6,994,740,752 $6,969,651,171 $6,994,740,752 $6,969,651,171 $1,821,409,516 $1,821,409,516
$69,101,154 $69,101,154

$6,970,184,151 $6,970,184,151 $1,821,409,516
$69,101,154

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,752,308,362 $16,897,355 $490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459 $513,840
$8,833,047,623

$1,752,308,362 $16,897,355 $490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459 $513,840
$8,807,958,042

$1,752,308,362 $16,897,355 $490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459 $513,840
$8,808,491,022

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

143.1 Reduce funds. (H:Reduce funds by 4%)(S:Reduce funds to direct instruction programs by 4% and support programs by 8%)

State General Funds

($643,983)

($321,991)

($403,719)

143.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,405,795

$7,727,787

$7,646,059

State General Funds

$7,405,795

$7,727,787

$7,646,059

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,620,113 $10,942,105 $10,860,377

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1935

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

144.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,847)

($18,847)

($18,847)

144.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($33,933)

($33,933)

($33,933)

144.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$251,400

$251,400

$251,400

144.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,444,356) ($2,444,356) ($2,444,356)

144.5 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($706,059)

($706,059)

($706,059)

144.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$757,549

$646,335

144.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,308,714 $29,066,263 $28,955,049

State General Funds

$28,308,714 $29,066,263 $28,955,049

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,805,607 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $104,093,970

$72,805,607 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $104,851,519

$72,805,607 $72,805,607
$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $104,740,305

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

145.1 Eliminate funds for planning grants. (S:Utilize existing funds to provide $50,000 for the Charter Advisory Committee per OCGA 20-2-2063.1(e))

State General Funds

($124,973)

($124,973)

$0

145.2 Reduce funds for facility grants.

State General Funds

($161,866)

($161,866)

$0

145.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,020

145.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,461

$1,861,461

$2,153,320

State General Funds

$1,861,461

$1,861,461

$2,153,320

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,665,184 $14,665,184 $14,957,043

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Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

146.1 Reduce funds for local affiliate organizations. State General Funds

($77,758)

($77,758)

($38,879)

146.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

State General Funds

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

147.1 Eliminate funds for the GALILEO contract. (H:NO)(S:NO) State General Funds 147.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($125,512)

$0 ($110,000)

$0 ($110,000)

147.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

1938

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$987,288 $987,288 $987,288

$1,002,800 $1,002,800 $1,002,800

$1,002,800 $1,002,800 $1,002,800

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

148.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

148.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715

Georgia Learning Resources System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in

complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1939

State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

149.100-Georgia Learning Resources System

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in

complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

150.1 Reduce funds to reflect savings from restructuring teacher contracts.

State General Funds

($199,002)

($199,002)

($199,002)

150.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,245

$8,044

150.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

1940

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,783,566 $4,783,566
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,193,251

$4,792,811 $4,792,811
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,202,496

$4,791,610 $4,791,610
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,201,295

Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and

technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

151.1 Eliminate funds. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds by 4%) State General Funds

($150,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

151.100 -Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and

technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,000

$144,000

State General Funds

$144,000

$144,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$144,000

$144,000

Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

152.1 Reduce funds and utilize other funds to support program services.

State General Funds

($106,363)

($106,363)

($106,363)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1941

152.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,633

$4,901

152.100 -Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

State General Funds

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

153.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

State General Funds

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

National Science Center and Foundation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and

developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

154.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

1942

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in

residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence

special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

155.1 Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Centers. (H and S:Reduce funds by 1%)

State General Funds

($709,608)

($38,701)

($38,701)

155.2 Reduce funds for Sparsity Grants.

State General Funds

($298,331)

($298,331)

($298,331)

155.3 Reduce funds for Special Needs Scholarships. (S:Reduce funds by 2.25% to make cut comparable to the reduction to QBE)

State General Funds

($966,636)

($966,636)

($271,866)

155.4 Reduce funds for High Performing Principals.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

155.5 Eliminate funds for Migrant Education grants.

State General Funds

($249,113)

($249,113)

($249,113)

155.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in

residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence

special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446

State General Funds

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $25,629,814

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1943

State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

156.1 Reduce supplemental funds for the nutrition program.

State General Funds

($2,510,626) ($2,510,626) ($2,510,626)

156.2 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579

($4,420,793) ($4,420,793) ($4,420,793)

156.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188

State General Funds

$23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$557,382,263 $557,382,263 $557,382,263

Preschool Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

158.1 Reduce funds. (H and S:Reduce funds based on declining enrollment)

State General Funds

($284,659)

($574,851)

($574,851)

158.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

1944

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,181,291 $28,181,291 $28,181,291

$27,891,099 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

$27,891,099 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

159.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($8,317,704) ($8,317,704) ($8,317,704)

159.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

State General Funds

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of

per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

160.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of

per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

State General Funds

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1945

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

161.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

162.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:NO; Use other funds)

State General Funds

$113,738

$0

$0

162.2 Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57%. (H:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532) and increase funds for charter system grants ($1,691,475) and dual enrollment ($458,106))(S:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532), charter system grants ($1,691,475), and full funding for dual enrollment ($2,678,447))

State General Funds

$61,489,980 $60,680,113 $62,900,454

1946

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

162.3 Increase funds for training and experience. (H and S:Increase funds for training and experience ($17,173,631) and provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers ($12,648,503))

State General Funds

$29,839,683 $29,822,134 $29,822,134

162.4 Reduce funds for QBE formula.

State General Funds

($60,890,146) ($60,890,146) ($60,890,146)

162.5 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($140,709,507) ($140,709,507) ($140,709,507)

162.6 Provide no more than $5,200 in state and local equivalency funding for QBE formula earnings and all other state grant earnings for each full-time student enrolled in a virtual charter school approved by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission. (H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

162.7 Increase funds for Move On When Ready per HB149 (2009 session).

State General Funds

$523,796

$523,796

162.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524

State General Funds

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524

Regional Education Service Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

163.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:NO; Use other funds)

State General Funds

$5,288

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1947

163.2 Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) core services. (H and S:Reduce funds by 8%)

State General Funds

($602,930)

($482,344)

($482,344)

163.3 Eliminate funds for the Education Technology Centers. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds by 8%)

State General Funds

($1,500,000)

($120,000)

($120,000)

163.4 Reduce funds by reducing grant amounts for Math Mentors.

State General Funds

($142,986)

($142,986)

($142,986)

163.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,813

163.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

State General Funds

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

164.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($612,265)

($730,000) ($2,706,050)

164.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 164.3 Increase funds for Teach for America.

$137,283

$119,454

State General Funds

$125,000

1948

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

164.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

State General Funds

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

School Nurses

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

165.1 Reduce funds for grants. (H and S:Reduce funds by 4%)

State General Funds

($2,749,950) ($1,099,980) ($1,099,980)

165.100 -School Nurses

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

State General Funds

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1949

166.1 Reduce funds. (H and S:Reduce funds based on declining enrollment)

State General Funds

($655,738) ($1,298,054) ($1,298,054)

166.100-Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$64,918,076 $64,275,760 $64,275,760

State General Funds

$64,918,076 $64,275,760 $64,275,760

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,901,648 $72,259,332 $72,259,332

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass

through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special

education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education

agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

167.1 Reduce funds for supplemental grants.

State General Funds

($550,000)

($550,000)

($550,000)

167.2 Reduce and distribute funds for the State Health Benefit Plan to state agencies.

State General Funds

($30,261,983) ($30,261,983)

167.100 -State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass

through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special

education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education

agency.

1950

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,759,946 $38,759,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $62,690,684

$8,497,963 $8,497,963 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $32,428,701

$8,497,963 $8,497,963 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $32,428,701

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

168.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($226,218)

($226,218)

($226,218)

168.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$664,609

168.3 Increase funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

State General Funds

$9,100

168.4 Increase funds for training and experience for teachers at the three state schools.

$578,298 $9,100

State General Funds

$309,189

$309,189

168.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1951

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,395,589 $22,395,589
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$23,818,711

$23,378,487 $23,378,487
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,801,609

$23,292,176 $23,292,176
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,715,298

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

169.1 Reduce funds. (H:Reduce funds by 4%)(S:Reduce funds for Extended Day/Year ($266,751), High Schools That Work ($464,142), Vocational Industry Certification ($78,405), Vocational Supervisors ($167,828), and Youth Apprenticeship Program ($185,207))

State General Funds

($1,291,432)

($591,716) ($1,162,333)

169.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,501,448 $14,201,164 $13,630,547

State General Funds

$13,501,448 $14,201,164 $13,630,547

1952

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $40,204,930

$17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $40,904,646

$17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $40,334,029

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

170.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

170.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504

State General Funds

$13,823,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,096,654 $26,846,654 $26,846,654

Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1953

171.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($15,676)

($15,676)

($15,676)

171.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,790,784 $17,165,784

$8,790,784 $17,165,784

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$16,511,853 $16,511,853

$16,511,853 $16,511,853

$28,482,745 $36,857,745

$17,165,784 $17,165,784
$3,180,108 $3,180,108 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $36,857,745

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Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

172.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$484

$484

$484

172.2 Increase funds for contracts due to increases in Third Party Administrator (TPA) fees.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$151,089

$151,089

$151,089

172.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Sales and Services

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

173.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1955

State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

174.1 Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report. State General Funds

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

174.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

State General Funds

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

175.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$4,478

$4,478

$4,478

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175.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$56,937

$56,937

$56,937

175.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

Retirement Payments

($23,203)

($23,203)

($23,203)

175.4 Reduce funds for equipment due to completion of the voice over internet protocol (VoIP) project.

Retirement Payments

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

175.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

State Funds Transfers

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

Retirement Payments

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 11.63% for New Plan employees and 6.88% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 7.42% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $391.42 per member for State Fiscal Year 2012.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000 $6,610,395

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1957

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,337,232 $49,337,232

Section Total - Final

$26,939,948 $28,365,095

$26,939,948 $28,365,095

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$6,748,395

$6,748,395

$125,000

$125,000

$13,000

$13,000

$6,610,395

$6,610,395

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$42,796,723 $44,221,870

$49,337,232
$28,252,862 $28,252,862
$9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000 $6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000 $44,109,637

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

176.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,792)

($2,792)

($2,792)

176.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,578)

($7,578)

($7,578)

176.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,363

$16,363

$16,363

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176.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($83,802)

($83,802)

($83,802)

176.5 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for five positions.

State General Funds

($184,465)

($184,465)

($184,465)

176.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$80,621

$70,151

176.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,192,441

$3,273,062

$3,262,592

State General Funds

$3,192,441

$3,273,062

$3,262,592

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,277,435

$3,358,056

$3,347,586

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1959

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

177.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,656)

($6,656)

($6,656)

177.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($648)

($648)

($648)

177.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,901

$32,901

$32,901

177.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for six positions.

State General Funds

($421,801)

($421,801)

($421,801)

177.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($43,647)

($43,647)

($43,647)

177.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

177.7 Replace funds.

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

177.8 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

($1,900,000) ($1,900,000) ($1,900,000)

177.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$68,814

$59,877

177.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

1960

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with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,030,843

$2,099,657

$2,090,720

State General Funds

$2,030,843

$2,099,657

$2,090,720

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

Intergovernmental Transfers

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

State Funds Transfers

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,731,951

$9,800,765

$9,791,828

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection thru

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1961

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,608,312 $32,513,641

$4,608,312 $32,513,641

$4,608,312 $32,513,641

178.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($37,867)

($37,867)

($37,867)

178.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,161)

($8,161)

($8,161)

178.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$144,386

$144,386

$144,386

178.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for ten positions.

State General Funds

($520,566)

($520,566)

($520,566)

178.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

178.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($172,783)

($172,783)

($172,783)

178.7 Reduce funds to reflect reorganization of district offices and for three positions.

State General Funds

($213,393)

($213,393)

($213,393)

178.8 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

($3,100,000) ($3,100,000) ($3,100,000)

178.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$714,776

$621,950

178.10 Increase funds for operations to comply with the narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

State General Funds

$146,000

$146,000

178.11 Increase funds for personnel.

State General Funds

$414,936

$414,936

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178.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection thru

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,716,664 $22,992,376 $22,899,550

State General Funds

$21,716,664 $22,992,376 $22,899,550

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

Royalties and Rents

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

Sales and Services

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,580,257 $29,855,969 $29,763,143

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

179.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1963

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 26: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

Section Total - Continuation

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

Section Total - Final

$44,531,665 $53,342,150

$44,531,665 $53,342,150

$45,716,550 $44,024,117

$40,209,767 $40,209,767

$492,433

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

$51,640,234 $51,640,234 $44,024,117 $40,209,767
$3,814,350

1964

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,333,959 $500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325
$92,729,499

$4,833,959 $3,000,000
$100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325 $102,347,551

$4,575,809 $3,000,000
$100,000 $747,064 $561,056 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $100,387,485

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

180.1 Increase funds to pay interest on the Unemployment Trust Fund Loan due September 30, 2011.

State General Funds

$18,232,355 $18,232,355

180.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

State General Funds

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$6,276,732 $6,276,732

$6,276,732 $6,276,732

$6,276,732 $6,276,732

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1965

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

181.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$768

$768

$768

181.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($71,090)

($71,090)

($71,090)

181.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 181.4 Reduce funds for operations.

$28,491

$28,491

$28,491

State General Funds

($403,587)

($403,587)

181.5 Eliminate one-time funds for the gubernatorial transition added in HB948 (2010 session).

($403,587)

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

181.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$130,965

$115,401

181.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,781,314

$5,912,279

$5,896,715

State General Funds

$5,781,314

$5,912,279

$5,896,715

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,078,165 $11,209,130 $11,193,566

1966

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

182.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (S:Utilize existing funds)

State General Funds

$281,915

$181,915

$0

182.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,887

$41,887

$41,887

182.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($519,748)

($519,748)

($519,748)

182.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$163,485

$140,809

182.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

State General Funds

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capital Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1967

183.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$932

$932

$932

183.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($8,871)

($8,871)

($8,871)

183.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($70,203)

($70,203)

($70,203)

183.98 Transfer funds and three positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701 $89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

184.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,000)

($4,000)

($4,000)

184.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,242

$5,242

$5,242

184.3 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

1968

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

184.4 Reduce funds for rent by moving to state-owned property.

State General Funds

($23,550)

($23,550)

184.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($108)

($10,507)

184.6 Reduce funds for contracts based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,561)

($7,561)

184.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,545

($23,550) ($10,507) ($7,561) $20,487

184.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$819,724

$832,870

$829,812

State General Funds

$819,724

$832,870

$829,812

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25

$25

$25

Sales and Services

$25

$25

$25

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25

$25

$25

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$909,307

$922,453

$919,395

Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1969

FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350 $12,467,926

$3,814,350 $12,467,926

$3,814,350 $12,467,926

185.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($34,033)

($34,033)

($34,033)

185.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,394

$2,394

$2,394

185.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,300)

($8,300)

($8,300)

185.4 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures and real estate rental costs.

State General Funds

($50,283)

($50,283)

($50,283)

185.5 Reduce funds by utilizing federal funds for the annual youth conference.

State General Funds

($32,700)

($32,700)

($32,700)

185.6 Reduce funds for implementation of new Community Strategy Grants.

State General Funds

($291,314)

($291,314)

($291,314)

185.7 Reduce funds by eliminating all non-essential travel and provide web-based System of Care trainings.

State General Funds

($15,800)

($15,800)

($15,800)

185.8 Transfer funds to the Department of Human Services.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

185.9 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350
($3,814,350) $0

$3,814,350
($3,814,350) $0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

185.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,688

$15,391

185.11 Replace state general funds with reserves from the Children's Trust Fund.

State General Funds

($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

1970

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000 $0

$2,500,000 $0

185.98 Transfer funds from the Family Connection program and recognize savings from consolidation. (H and S:It is the intent of the General Assembly that Family Connection Partnership remains an independent non-profit and shall not be merged into the Governor's Office for Children and Families)

State General Funds

$7,269,731

$0

$0

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$492,433

$0

$0

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,200,000

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,962,164

$0

$0

185.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,842,025

$1,089,982

$1,087,685

State General Funds

$10,842,025

$1,089,982

$1,087,685

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,908,029

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$492,433

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $5,014,350 $3,814,350

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$3,814,350

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,750,054 $11,805,578 $11,803,281

Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business

practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1971

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

186.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($28,365)

($28,365)

($17,019)

186.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,883

$44,883

$32,552

186.3 Reduce funds for five vacant positions. (H:Reflect additional vacancies)

State General Funds

($466,645)

($637,713)

($418,310)

186.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$168,404

$80,629

186.5 Transfer funds to the new Office of Customer Service program. (S:YES)

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,293,051) ($965,214) ($40,000)
($3,298,265)

186.100 -Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business

practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,214,808

$6,212,144

$4,049,736

State General Funds

$6,214,808

$6,212,144

$4,049,736

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,572,903

$1,572,903

$567,689

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$965,214

$965,214

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$965,214

$965,214

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

1972

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$207,689 $207,689 $7,787,711

$207,689 $207,689 $7,785,047

$167,689 $167,689 $4,617,425

Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

187.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($261,559)

($261,559)

($261,559)

187.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,148

$12,148

$12,148

187.3 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Restore funds for the Civil Air Patrol)

State General Funds

($49,455)

($49,455)

($42,750)

187.4 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($10,311)

($59,744)

($59,744)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1973

187.5 Reduce funds for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer operations to the Department of Public Safety.

State General Funds

($81,923)

($81,923)

($81,923)

187.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$58,120

$50,573

187.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

187.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,997,920

$2,006,607

$2,005,765

State General Funds

$1,997,920

$2,006,607

$2,005,765

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

1974

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,325 $147,325 $32,508,958

$147,325 $147,325 $32,517,645

$147,325 $147,325 $32,516,803

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

188.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$9,931

$9,931

$9,931

188.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 188.3 Reduce funds for one administrative position. State General Funds 188.4 Reduce funds for operations.

$3,356 ($39,964)

$3,356 ($39,964)

$3,356 ($39,964)

State General Funds

($2,200)

($38,444)

($38,444)

188.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$15,735

$13,692

188.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$493,845

$473,336

$471,293

State General Funds

$493,845

$473,336

$471,293

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$900,845

$880,336

$878,293

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1975

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

189.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$817

$817

$817

189.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,557

$4,557

$4,557

189.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($24,114)

($93,585)

($93,585)

189.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,007

$17,408

189.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

State General Funds

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500

1976

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500 $500 $6,521,482

$500 $500 $6,521,482

$500 $500 $6,521,482

190.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,851)

($4,851)

($4,851)

190.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 190.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

$36,427

$36,427

$36,427

State General Funds

($477,432)

($477,432)

($477,432)

190.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$175,657

$152,845

190.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,663,196

$5,838,853

$5,816,041

State General Funds

$5,663,196

$5,838,853

$5,816,041

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500

$500

$500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,075,626

$6,251,283

$6,228,471

Student Achievement, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1977

191.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,136)

($3,136)

($3,136)

191.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,837

$2,837

$2,837

191.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($39,004)

($39,004)

($39,004)

191.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($33,000)

($33,000)

($33,000)

191.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($18,643)

($18,643)

($18,643)

191.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,952

$17,361

191.7 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($9,082)

($9,082)

191.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

State General Funds

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

Office of Customer Service

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

700.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,346)

700.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

1978

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

State General Funds

$12,331

700.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$65,905

700.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($219,403)

700.5 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) contract.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($218,150) ($40,000)
($258,150)

700.6 Transfer funds to the Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board program to sustain current services to businesses.

State General Funds

($200,000)

700.7 Transfer funds to the Department of Revenue Customer Service program to reduce wait times in that program.

State General Funds

($1,200,000)

700.8 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($23,649)

700.9 Utilize existing funds ($300,000) to advise state agencies on redesigning their websites to better serve Georgia citizens. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

700.10 Utilize existing state general funds ($397,251) and funds transferred from GTA ($747,064) to support 1-800-GEORGIA Call Center. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

700.98 Transfer funds from the Office of Consumer Protection program.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,293,051 $965,214 $40,000
$3,298,265

700.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer service strategies and recommendations for state agencies.

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1979

700.100 -Office of Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer

service strategies and recommendations for state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$716,889

State General Funds

$716,889

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$747,064

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,463,953

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 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 Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

Section 27: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

Section Total - Continuation

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737

1980

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,880,634 $200,470
$52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$62,880,634 $200,470
$52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$62,880,634 $200,470
$52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$476,206,885 $493,130,053

State General Funds

$470,015,079 $486,938,247

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,272,835 $1,070,977,184

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$112,979,962 $112,979,962

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159 $17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$242,924,391 $242,924,391

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$73,587,353 $73,349,999

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737 $24,651,737

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$62,138,931 $62,880,634

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,470

$200,470

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$54,870,519 $54,870,519

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,967 $369,224,967

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539 $18,257,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,641,081 $28,641,081

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$849,904

$849,904

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,336,683 $12,336,683

$492,692,625 $486,500,819
$6,191,806 $1,070,014,528
$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $242,924,391 $73,587,353 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,870,519 $368,024,957 $18,257,539 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1981

Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520
$1,578,780,289

$15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520
$1,597,407,806

$15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520
$1,596,007,722

Adoption Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

192.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($98)

($98)

($98)

192.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 192.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

$8,094

$8,094

$8,094

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized

($79,040) ($140,690)

($79,040) ($140,690)

($79,040) ($140,690)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($219,730)

($219,730)

($219,730)

192.4 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$3,140,444

$2,840,444

$2,840,444

1982

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,140,444) $0

($3,140,444) ($300,000)

($3,140,444) ($300,000)

192.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$2,797

$2,797

$2,797

192.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,739

$31,097

192.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,323,346 $34,059,085 $34,054,443

State General Funds

$34,323,346 $34,059,085 $34,054,443

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,868,602 $52,868,602 $52,868,602

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,868,602 $37,868,602 $37,868,602

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,236,948 $86,972,687 $86,968,045

After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

193.1 Increase funds based on projected expenditures. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,685,354

$3,685,354

$1,500,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1983

193.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000

Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

194.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 194.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 194.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses. State General Funds 194.4 Reduce funds for information technology expenses. State General Funds 194.5 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($101,486)

($101,486)

($101,486)

($32,540)

($32,540)

($32,540)

($25,630)

($25,630)

($25,630)

($1,000)

($1,000)

($1,000)

1984

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

194.6 Replace funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$825,768

$825,768

194.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$71,771

$825,768 $0

194.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$71,771

State General Funds

$71,771

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $2,193,862 $2,193,862 $2,193,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,265,633

$2,193,862

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their

children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1985

195.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

($45,042,413) ($45,042,413) ($45,042,413)

195.2 Increase funds to create 400 new child care slots.

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

195.3 Eliminate funds for Ferst Foundation contract.

State General Funds CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

195.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their

children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,234,300 $54,234,300

State General Funds

$54,262,031 $54,234,300 $54,234,300

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$169,120,261 $169,120,261 $169,120,261

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$90,698,416 $90,698,416 $90,698,416

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$75,415,944 $75,415,944 $75,415,944

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$90

$90

$90

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

State Funds Transfers

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,882,292 $225,854,561 $225,854,561

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $20,041,528

1986

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

196.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,102)

($3,102)

($3,102)

196.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$59,291

$59,291

$59,291

196.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$230,783

$230,783

$230,783

196.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($1,000,000) and operations ($1,941,176).

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

196.5 Increase funds to replace the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

196.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$99,162

$99,162

$99,162

196.7 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1987

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

($18,464,705) ($18,464,705) ($18,464,705)

196.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$562,936

$534,428

196.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,527,662 $25,090,598 $25,062,090

State General Funds

$24,527,662 $25,090,598 $25,062,090

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$72,662,658 $72,662,658 $72,662,658

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,542,658 $72,542,658 $72,542,658

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,427,580 $100,990,516 $100,962,008

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,414,370

State General Funds

$89,414,370

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,610,200

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,900,784

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$89,045,915

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $63,245,915

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000

1988

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

197.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,165)

($8,165)

($8,165)

197.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$68,702

$68,702

$68,702

197.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($148,611) ($76,000)
($224,611)

($148,611) ($76,000)
($224,611)

($148,611) ($76,000)
($224,611)

197.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$260,957

$260,957

$260,957

197.5 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 197.101.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

197.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,256,865

$259,611

197.7 Eliminate funds for the EMBRACE contract.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($173,250)

$0

($237,354)

$0

($410,604)

$0

197.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1989

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,587,253

State General Funds

$89,587,253

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,284,200

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,824,784

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$88,795,915

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $62,995,915

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604$25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$152,208

State Funds Transfers

$152,208

Agency to Agency Contracts

$152,208

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,523,661

$94,670,868 $94,670,868 $159,046,846
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,587,430
$173,806 $8,264,167 $88,795,915 $62,995,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $262,369,922

$89,846,864 $89,846,864 $159,284,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,824,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $88,795,915 $62,995,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,783,272

197.101 Special Project - Child Welfare Services: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

1990

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

198.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

199.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,632)

($1,632)

199.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($1,632)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1991

State General Funds

$106,892

$106,892

$106,892

199.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$183,454

$183,454

$183,454

199.4 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications and software licensing and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing.

State General Funds

($3,087,472) ($3,087,472) ($3,087,472)

199.5 Transfer funds to the Adoptions Services, Child Support Services, Child Welfare Services, Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention, Elder Community Living Services, and Elder Support Services programs to properly reflect expenditures for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

($736,936)

($736,936)

($736,936)

199.6 Replace funds with Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for transportation services of elderly consumers.

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

199.7 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,774,807) ($3,774,807) ($3,774,807)

199.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,217,319

$1,014,630

199.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,499,739 $34,717,058 $34,514,369

State General Funds

$33,499,739 $34,717,058 $34,514,369

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,038,987 $49,038,987 $49,038,987

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$122,976

$122,976

$122,976

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,489,004 $23,489,004 $23,489,004

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

1992

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,000

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,572,153

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,543,564

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$8,095,249

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $8,095,249

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,482,922

Intergovernmental Transfers

$382,337

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$382,337

Sales and Services

$4,100,585

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,100,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,021,648

$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,238,967

$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,036,278

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

200.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,886)

($1,886)

($1,886)

200.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,790

$2,790

$2,790

200.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$109,445

$109,445

$109,445

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1993

200.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$22,545

$22,545

200.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$404,592

$22,545 $352,048

200.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,882,865 $12,287,457 $12,234,913

State General Funds

$11,882,865 $12,287,457 $12,234,913

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$793,894

$793,894

$793,894

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,067,818 $17,472,410 $17,419,866

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,851,458 $55,777,581
$5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581
$5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581
$5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

201.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$653

$653

$653

1994

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

201.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,380

$5,380

$5,380

201.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$11,411,119 $11,411,119 $10,583,337

201.4 Eliminate funds for the Center for the Visually Impaired contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($177,859)

$0

$0

201.5 Reduce funds for the Alzheimer's Respite Services contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($225,000)

$0

$0

201.6 Reduce funds for non-Medicaid Home Community Based respite services contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($1,376,718)

$0

$0

201.7 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$1,187

$1,187

$1,187

201.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,873

$28,604

201.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,490,220 $72,302,670 $71,470,619

State General Funds

$65,416,343 $67,228,793 $66,396,742

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,908,635 $23,908,635 $23,908,635

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$13,765,259 $13,765,259 $13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,925,544 $113,737,994 $112,905,943

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1995

Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

202.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$150

$150

$150

202.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$358

$358

$358

202.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$593

$593

$593

202.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

($1,045,000) ($1,045,000) ($1,045,000)

202.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,421

$15,159

202.6 Increase funds for Meals on Wheels.

State General Funds

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

202.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,784,585

$2,847,006

$2,844,744

State General Funds

$666,656

$1,729,077

$1,726,815

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

1996

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,866,268 $7,650,853

$5,866,268 $8,713,274

$5,866,268 $8,711,012

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

203.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,665,632 $28,665,632 $28,665,632

Family Violence Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent

children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1997

Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,083,044 $200,470
$5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$2,083,044 $200,470
$5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$2,083,044 $200,470
$5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

204.1 Replace funds. (H:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by the Department of Human Services and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency)(S:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers)

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,483,171) $4,483,171
$0

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

204.100 -Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent

children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$655,000

$655,000

State General Funds

$655,000

$655,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,331,929 $12,331,929

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,470

$200,470

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,986,929 $12,986,929

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202

1998

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

205.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,058)

($15,058)

($15,058)

205.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$171,757

$171,757

$171,757

205.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

205.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$349,695

$349,695

$349,695

205.5 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($9,811,846) ($9,811,846) ($9,811,846)

205.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,984

$4,319,766

205.7 Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process. (S:NO; the Department of Human Services is authorized to work with the Department of Community Health in implementing the "Express Lane" eligibility project)

State General Funds

($1,300,000)

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

1999

205.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,934,423 $93,640,407 $99,254,189

State General Funds

$94,934,423 $93,640,407 $99,254,189

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$107,518,362 $107,518,362 $107,518,362

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$40,633,202 $40,633,202 $40,633,202

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$346,557

$346,557

$346,557

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$43,127,713 $43,127,713 $43,127,713

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,628,860 $19,628,860 $19,628,860

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $19,628,860

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,387,207

$8,387,207

$8,387,207

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

Sales and Services

$12,409

$12,409

$12,409

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,409

$12,409

$12,409

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$210,839,992 $209,545,976 $215,159,758

Federal Unobligated Balances

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

206.1 Reflect expected unobligated balance. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$14,395,354

$14,395,354

$9,360,939

206.100 -Federal Unobligated Balances

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

2000

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Out of Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

207.1 Reduce funds due to a decrease in utilization.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

207.2 Increase funds to cover the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,037,474 ($4,037,474)
$0

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

207.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($16,338,276) ($16,338,276) ($16,338,276)

207.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,632,370 $60,232,370 $60,232,370

State General Funds

$60,632,370 $60,232,370 $60,232,370

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$130,046,715 $130,046,715 $130,046,715

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2001

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$56,305

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$29,264,311

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$100,726,099

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $100,726,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,679,085

$56,305 $29,264,311 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $190,279,085

$56,305 $29,264,311 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $190,279,085

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

208.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

2002

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

209.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)

209.2 Replace funds.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)
($5,034,415) $5,034,415
$0

209.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,400,415 $52,400,415 $52,400,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$48,538,230 $48,538,230 $43,503,815

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $48,538,230 $48,538,230 $43,503,815

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$3,862,185

$3,862,185

$8,896,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,500,415 $52,500,415 $52,500,415

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment

as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2003

210.1 Reduce funds for employment support activities based on decreased utilization.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

210.2 Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,385,945

$1,385,945

$3,571,299

210.3 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714

($165,535,960) ($165,535,960) ($165,535,960)

210.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,588

$0

210.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment

as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,588

State General Funds

$36,588

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,573,129 $19,573,129 $21,758,483

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$362,173

$362,173

$362,173

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,210,956 $19,210,956 $21,396,310

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $19,210,956 $19,210,956 $21,396,310

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,573,129 $19,609,717 $21,758,483

Council on Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

211.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,549

$1,549

$1,549

2004

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

211.2 Reduce funds for Georgia for a Lifetime (Project 2020).

State General Funds

($5,736)

($5,736)

211.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,418

211.4 Increase funds for Council programming.

State General Funds

$5,000

($5,736) $9,267 $5,000

211.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

State General Funds

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

212.1 Reduce funds for county collaborative contracts. (H and S:Restore funding for county collaborative contracts)

State General Funds

($559,680)

$0

$0

212.2 Reduce funds for partnership contract for technical assistance.

State General Funds

($86,615)

($86,615)

($86,615)

212.98 Transfer funds and activities to the Governor's Office of Children and Families and recognize savings from consolidation. (H and S:It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by Family Connection Partnership and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2005

State General Funds

($7,432,386)

$0

$0

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($741,703)

$0

$0

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,200,000)

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,374,089)

$0

$0

212.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

State General Funds

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$741,703

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,933,769

$9,933,769

Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other

agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

213.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends. (S:Increase funds to reflect appropriations)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($2,314,490) ($2,314,490) $1,519,915

213.2 Increase funds to restore Social Services Block Grant to FY2011 appropriation level. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

2006

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

213.100-Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other

agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$112,808,613 $112,808,613 $116,643,018

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$36,454,857 $36,454,857 $36,454,857

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729 $37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$37,252,027 $37,252,027 $41,086,432

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $37,252,027 $37,252,027 $41,086,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$112,808,613 $112,808,613 $116,643,018

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated 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: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568.

Provided, the Department of Human Services 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2007

Section 28: Insurance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555 $15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$15,282,923 $15,815,405

$15,282,923 $15,815,405

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$15,531

$15,426

$15,531

$15,426

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$16,334,815 $16,867,192

$16,023,150 $16,023,150
$954,555 $954,555 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $17,074,937

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

2008

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

214.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($398)

($398)

($398)

214.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,896)

($4,896)

($4,896)

214.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,270

$13,270

$13,270

214.4 Reduce funds for three IT staff positions. (H and S:NO; Eliminate media division only)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($217,341)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

214.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$81,865

$71,234

214.6 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($52,052)

214.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,591,807

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

State General Funds

$1,591,807

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105

Sales and Services

$105

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$105

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,591,912

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2009

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$695,684

$695,684

$695,684

215.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($153)

($153)

215.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($153)

State General Funds

($1,890)

($1,890)

($1,890)

215.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,125

$5,125

$5,125

215.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,903

$21,669

215.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

State General Funds

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555 $15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806

2010

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$81,806 $5,418,647

$81,806 $5,418,647

$81,806 $5,418,647

216.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($962)

($962)

($962)

216.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,866)

($11,866)

($11,866)

216.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,170

$32,170

$32,170

216.4 Reduce funds for personnel and maximize the use of federal funding.

State General Funds

($322,657)

($729,954)

($422,657)

216.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,444

$11,698

216.100-Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,063,545

$3,669,692

$3,975,243

State General Funds

$4,063,545

$3,669,692

$3,975,243

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

State Funds Transfers

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

Agency to Agency Contracts

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,115,332

$4,721,479

$5,027,030

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2011

Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

217.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($133)

($133)

($133)

217.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,645)

($1,645)

($1,645)

217.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,460

$4,460

$4,460

217.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,185

$17,563

217.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

State General Funds

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

2012

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

218.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,098)

($1,098)

($1,098)

218.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($13,531)

($13,531)

($13,531)

218.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,685

$36,685

$36,685

218.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$208,562

$181,476

218.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

State General Funds

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

219.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($728)

($728)

($728)

219.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,979)

($8,979)

($8,979)

219.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$24,343

$24,343

$24,343

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2013

219.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$16,797

$14,616

219.5 Increase funds to reflect increased assessments on insurance providers to provide for additional fraud detection coverage.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

219.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

$3,933,566

State General Funds

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

$3,933,566

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

$3,933,566

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$59,741,643 $63,186,876

$59,741,643 $63,186,876

$27,178,061 $25,701,005

$27,178,061 $25,701,005

$19,903,129 $19,903,129

$19,003,129 $19,003,129

$900,000

$900,000

$106,822,833 $108,791,010

$62,712,495 $62,712,495 $27,178,061 $27,178,061 $20,677,629 $19,777,629
$900,000 $110,568,185

2014

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

220.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,343)

($4,343)

220.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($4,343)

State General Funds

($3,910,722) ($2,310,722) ($2,310,722)

220.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,738

$26,738

220.4 Reduce funds to recognize savings realized through the Unisys Migration implementation.

$26,738

State General Funds

($800,000)

220.5 Reduce funds for personnel by holding positions vacant after retirement.

($800,000)

($800,000)

State General Funds 220.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds.

($59,140)

($59,140)

($59,140)

State General Funds

($104,760)

($104,760)

($104,760)

220.7 Reduce funds for personnel by outsourcing payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services Initiative.

State General Funds

($44,980)

($44,980)

($44,980)

220.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$136,064

$118,394

220.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,950,917

$7,686,981

$7,669,311

State General Funds

$5,950,917

$7,686,981

$7,669,311

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2015

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $30,000 $5,980,917

$30,000 $30,000 $7,716,981

$30,000 $30,000 $7,699,311

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

221.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,418)

($7,418)

($7,418)

221.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,096

$31,096

$31,096

221.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with additional criminal background check fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($500,000) $500,000
$0

($500,000) $500,000
$0

($750,000) $750,000
$0

221.4 Utilize Crime Information Center fees to fund upgrades to the Sexual Offender Registry. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$524,500

$524,500

221.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$229,242

$199,357

2016

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

221.100-Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,748,944

$6,978,186

$6,698,301

State General Funds

$6,748,944

$6,978,186

$6,698,301

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

Sales and Services

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,950,673 $10,179,915 $10,674,530

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

222.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,298)

($23,298)

($23,298)

222.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$123,428

$123,428

$123,428

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2017

222.3 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,066,386 ($3,066,386)
$0

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

222.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$587,044

$510,806

222.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,764,641 $22,259,693 $22,183,455

State General Funds

$21,764,641 $22,259,693 $22,183,455

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,003,637 $22,498,689 $22,422,451

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

2018

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

224.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

224.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,989

$2,989

$2,989

224.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Law for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

($1,087,239) ($4,777,328)
($2,111) ($5,866,678)

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

224.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($1,477,056)

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($1,477,056)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,477,056)

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2019

225.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,538)

($23,538)

($23,538)

225.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$215,269

$215,269

$215,269

225.3 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,066,386 ($3,066,386)
$0

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

225.4 Reduce funds for five agent positions due to attrition.

State General Funds

($297,076)

($297,076)

($297,076)

225.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to retirements.

State General Funds

($305,500)

$0

$0

225.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$763,766

$664,692

225.98 Transfer funds and four agents from the Task Forces program.

State General Funds

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

225.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,940,406 $25,917,680 $25,818,606

State General Funds

$24,940,406 $25,917,680 $25,818,606

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,385,971 $27,363,245 $27,264,171

2020

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Task Forces

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen

federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

226.98 Transfer funds and four agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

State General Funds

($1,091,187) ($1,091,187) ($1,091,187)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal

justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and

administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and

administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims'

Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

227.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,149)

($1,149)

227.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,146)

($2,146)

($1,149) ($2,146)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2021

227.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,320)

($1,320)

227.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($29,006)

($29,006)

227.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,658

227.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on the State Bar building rental rates.

State General Funds

($4,057)

($1,320) ($29,006) $10,144 ($4,057)

227.100-Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal

justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and

administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and

administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims'

Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$336,735

$344,336

$342,822

State General Funds

$336,735

$344,336

$342,822

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,501,635 $42,509,236 $42,507,722

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

Section Total - Continuation

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817

2022

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$279,710,620 $284,500,130

$279,710,620 $284,500,130

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$286,393,714 $291,183,224

$285,179,570 $285,179,570
$1,507,233 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,075,630 $5,075,630 $291,862,664

Community Non-Secure Commitment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around

services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

228.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,654

$2,654

$2,654

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2023

228.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,611

$5,611

$5,611

228.3 Transfer funds from the Community Supervision program for residential placements.

State General Funds

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

228.4 Reduce funds for cancelled contracts for program services.

State General Funds

($6,497,170) ($6,497,170) ($6,497,170)

228.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$67,649

$58,864

228.100-Community Non-Secure Commitment

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around

services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,174,955 $28,242,604 $28,233,819

State General Funds

$28,174,955 $28,242,604 $28,233,819

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,548,435 $29,616,084 $29,607,299

Community Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to

provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

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229.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$139,304

$139,304

$139,304

229.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$294,618

$294,618

$294,618

229.3 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and eliminating two full-time positions.

State General Funds

($68,212)

($68,212)

($68,212)

229.4 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($1,223,203) ($1,500,000) ($1,223,203)

229.5 Transfer funds to the Community Non-Secure Commitment program for residential placements.

State General Funds

($1,666,040) ($1,666,040) ($1,666,040)

229.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,250,301 ($7,250,301)
$0

$7,032,792 ($7,250,301)
($217,509)

$7,250,301 ($7,250,301)
$0

229.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($541,225)

($541,225)

($541,225)

229.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,442,511

$1,255,176

229.100 -Community Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to

provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144

State General Funds

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2025

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,547,439 $24,547,439
$2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$24,547,439 $24,547,439
$2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$24,547,439 $24,547,439
$2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

230.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$36,484

$36,484

$36,484

230.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($90,910)

($90,910)

($90,910)

230.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$77,162

$77,162

$77,162

230.4 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and by eliminating nine vacant full-time positions.

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

230.5 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,285,689 ($2,285,689)
$0

$2,217,118 ($2,285,689)
($68,571)

$2,285,689 ($2,285,689)
$0

230.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$482,611

$419,935

2026

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

230.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,405,864 $26,819,904 $26,825,799

State General Funds

$26,405,864 $26,819,904 $26,825,799

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

Federal Funds Transfers

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$157,670

$157,670

$157,670

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$233,531

$233,531

$233,531

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,185,373 $27,599,413 $27,605,308

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2027

231.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$218,243

$218,243

$218,243

231.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$461,568

$461,568

$461,568

231.3 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($956,000) ($1,250,000)

($956,000)

231.4 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($470,276)

($470,276)

($470,276)

231.5 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

$951,025

$951,025

$951,025

231.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,284,378 ($7,284,378)
$0

$7,065,847 ($7,284,378)
($218,531)

$7,284,378 ($7,284,378)
$0

231.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,611,975

$1,402,632

231.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,128,013 $70,227,457 $70,530,645

State General Funds

$69,128,013 $70,227,457 $70,530,645

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

2028

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,526,156 $71,757,217

$1,526,156 $72,856,661

$1,526,156 $73,159,849

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

232.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$266,668

$266,668

$266,668

232.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$563,982

$563,982

$563,982

232.3 Reduce funds for one education supervisor position.

State General Funds

($121,873)

($121,873)

($121,873)

232.4 Reduce funds for one regional principal position.

State General Funds

($146,540)

($146,540)

($146,540)

232.5 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($529,724)

($529,724)

($529,724)

232.6 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($194,000)

($250,000)

($194,000)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2029

232.7 Reduce funds by increasing the class size in nine RYDC basic education programs.

State General Funds

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

232.8 Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

($951,025)

($951,025)

($951,025)

232.9 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,142,449 ($12,142,449)
$0

$11,778,176 ($12,142,449)
($364,273)

$12,142,449 ($12,142,449)
$0

232.10 Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective July 1, 2011.

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

232.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,680,445

$2,332,343

232.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,024,820 $103,284,992 $103,357,163

State General Funds

$101,024,820 $103,284,992 $103,357,163

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$102,925,721 $105,185,893 $105,258,064

2030

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Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$36,947,002 $37,736,510

$36,947,002 $37,736,510

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$31,663,664 $31,663,664

$729,513

$729,513

$140,273

$140,273

$30,793,878 $30,793,878

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$414,055,974 $414,845,482

$37,762,434 $37,762,434 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $414,871,406

Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2031

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,279,971

$2,279,971

$2,279,971

233.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($490)

($490)

($490)

233.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,961

$1,961

$1,812

233.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($30,750)

($30,750)

($30,750)

233.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,045

233.100 -Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$284,607

$284,607

$289,503

State General Funds

$284,607

$284,607

$289,503

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,250,692

$2,250,692

$2,255,588

Department of Labor Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

234.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

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State General Funds

($2,705)

($2,705)

($2,705)

234.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,817

$10,817

$12,570

234.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$789,508

$35,006

234.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,739,535

$2,529,043

$1,776,294

State General Funds

$1,739,535

$2,529,043

$1,776,294

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,803,744 $40,593,252 $39,840,503

Disability Adjudication Section

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

235.100 -Disability Adjudication Section

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

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Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

236.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,761)

($2,761)

($2,761)

236.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,042

$11,042

$7,185

236.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($50,199)

($50,199)

($50,199)

236.4 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Restore funds for the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired)

State General Funds

($243,129)

($243,129)

($103,295)

236.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,010

236.100 -Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,482,423

$1,482,423

$1,638,410

State General Funds

$1,482,423

$1,482,423

$1,638,410

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,395,941

$4,395,941

$4,551,928

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Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

237.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($507)

($507)

($507)

237.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,027

$2,027

$2,027

237.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($31,787)

($31,787)

($31,787)

237.4 Reduce funds and move program to self-sufficiency using agency generated income.

State General Funds

($294,206)

237.5 This program shall not be assessed administrative fees by the department. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

237.100 -Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$294,206

$294,206

State General Funds

$294,206

$294,206

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,828,888 $11,828,888 $11,828,888

Reserved Fund Balances

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,123,094

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,123,094

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,828,888

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

238.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

239.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,497)

($9,497)

($9,497)

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239.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$37,981

$37,981

$9,336

239.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($647,237)

($647,237)

($647,237)

239.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($22,541)

($22,541)

($22,541)

239.5 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($90,438)

($90,438)

($90,438)

239.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,001

239.100 -Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,347,866

$5,347,866

$5,345,222

State General Funds

$5,347,866

$5,347,866

$5,345,222

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

Federal Funds Transfers

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,230,242 $31,230,242 $31,227,598

Safety Inspections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure

to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$168,552 $3,005,208

$168,552 $3,005,208

$168,552 $3,005,208

240.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,431)

($4,431)

($4,431)

240.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,721

$17,721

$26,404

240.3 Increase funds for safety inspections.

State General Funds

$294,206

240.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73,532

240.100 -Safety Inspections

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure

to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,849,946

$2,849,946

$3,226,367

State General Funds

$2,849,946

$2,849,946

$3,226,367

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,018,498

$3,018,498

$3,394,919

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

241.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,729)

($8,729)

($8,729)

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241.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$34,911

$34,911

$49,998

241.3 Utilize existing state funds to pay the first installment of the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest and maximize federal funds for program operations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

241.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$139,237

241.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,614,434

$5,614,434

$5,768,758

State General Funds

$5,614,434

$5,614,434

$5,768,758

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,787,620 $54,787,620 $54,941,944

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

242.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$26

$26

242.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($22,537)

($22,537)

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536
$26
($22,537)

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242.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,130

$90,130

$75,658

242.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,079,897) ($1,079,897) ($1,079,897)

242.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($391,362)

($391,362)

($391,362)

242.6 Reduce one-time funds for the Georgia Talking Book Center provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($24,287)

($24,287)

($24,287)

242.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$210,698

242.100 -Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,999,240 $12,999,240 $13,195,466

State General Funds

$12,999,240 $12,999,240 $13,195,466

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

Sales and Services

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,472,609 $79,472,609 $79,668,835

Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

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243.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,025)

($10,025)

($10,025)

243.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$40,092

$40,092

$60,177

243.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($112,922)

($112,922)

($112,922)

243.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$167,584

243.100-Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,334,745

$6,334,745

$6,522,414

State General Funds

$6,334,745

$6,334,745

$6,522,414

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$129,124,841 $129,124,841 $129,312,510

Section 32: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$16,866,230 $17,756,330

$16,866,230 $17,756,330

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$17,384,122 $17,384,122
$3,597,990

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,597,990 $272,051 $272,051
$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $57,841,653

$3,597,990 $272,051 $272,051
$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $58,731,753

$3,597,990 $272,051 $272,051
$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $58,359,545

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

244.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$914

$914

$914

244.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,513)

($6,513)

($6,513)

244.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$154,988

$154,988

$154,988

244.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with a projected increase in other funds.

State General Funds

($549,082)

($549,082)

($549,082)

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Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$549,082 $0

$549,082 $0

$549,082 $0

244.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($767,701)

($767,701)

($767,701)

244.6 Reduce funds for staffing services contract.

State General Funds

($34,696)

($34,696)

($34,696)

244.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$604,509

$526,003

244.8 Increase funds for personnel.

State General Funds

$273,000

$0

244.9 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($19,067)

244.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,239

$0

$0

$3,597,990

$0

$0

$2,111

$0

$0

$4,687,340

$0

$0

244.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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244.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,866,230 $16,656,500 $16,285,927

State General Funds

$16,866,230 $16,656,500 $16,285,927

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

State Funds Transfers

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

Agency to Agency Contracts

$788,308

$788,308

$788,308

Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4

$34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082

Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,841,653 $54,031,822 $53,661,249

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

501.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,591

$10,956

501.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

501.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.
House: The unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid Fraud.

State General Funds

$0

$0

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501.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,099,830

$1,098,195

State General Funds

$1,099,830

$1,098,195

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,111

$2,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,699,931

$4,698,296

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$85,641,584 $86,730,630 $85,641,584 $86,730,630

$87,737,585 $87,737,585

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,029,420

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,999,801

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $29,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$108,059,367

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,173,962

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,485,576

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

Royalties and Rents

$56,953

Sales and Services

$104,217,396

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$247,760,371

$54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$248,849,417

$54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$249,856,372

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467 $29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

245.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,459)

($4,459)

($4,459)

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245.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,966

$10,966

$10,966

245.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for three positions.

State General Funds

($158,699)

($158,699)

($158,699)

245.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($54,183)

($54,183)

($54,183)

245.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,559)

($30,559)

($30,559)

245.6 Reduce funds for advisory group contract.

State General Funds

($15,500)

($15,500)

($15,500)

245.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,469

$49,135

245.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,035,763

$2,092,232

$2,084,898

State General Funds

$2,035,763

$2,092,232

$2,084,898

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$197,795

$197,795

$197,795

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Royalties and Rents

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,616,755

$6,673,224

$6,665,890

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383 $39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

246.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($16,511)

($16,511)

246.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($16,511)

State General Funds

($347,917)

($347,917)

($347,917)

246.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 246.4 Reduce funds for personnel and for three positions.

$33,670

$33,670

$33,670

State General Funds

($216,220)

246.5 Reduce funds for operations and payments to counties for services.

($216,220)

($216,220)

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

246.6 Reduce funds for real estate rent to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($84,730)

($84,730)

246.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($55,000) ($84,730)

State General Funds

$193,868

$168,691

246.8 Transfer funds from the General Assembly Ancillary Activities program for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

State General Funds

$21,927

$22,966

246.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,029,104 $11,244,899 $11,220,761

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,029,104 $174,383 $174,383 $39,065 $39,065 $39,065
$11,242,552

$11,244,899 $174,383 $174,383 $39,065 $39,065 $39,065
$11,458,347

$11,220,761 $174,383 $174,383 $39,065 $39,065 $39,065
$11,434,209

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

247.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($66,672)

($66,672)

($66,672)

247.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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State General Funds

$174,942

$174,942

$174,942

247.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for 11 positions. (H:Reduce funds for 19 positions)

State General Funds

($1,100,735) ($1,680,983) ($1,100,735)

247.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$597,040

$519,504

247.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,175,477 $24,192,269 $24,694,981

State General Funds

$24,175,477 $24,192,269 $24,694,981

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,028,515 $57,028,515 $57,028,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Sales and Services

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,065,611 $114,082,403 $114,585,115

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

248.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$46,563

$40,516

248.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

State General Funds

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619 $2,523,652

249.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,693)

($3,693)

($3,693)

249.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,629

$7,629

$7,629

249.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for one position.

State General Funds

($39,862)

($39,862)

($39,862)

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249.4 Eliminate funds for contracts for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners. (S:Restore funds for contracts for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners)

State General Funds

($163,000)

($163,000)

($38,000)

249.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,498

$31,758

249.100 -Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,303,939

$1,340,437

$1,460,697

State General Funds

$1,303,939

$1,340,437

$1,460,697

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$991,168

$991,168

$991,168

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $29,619

$29,619

$29,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,324,726

$2,361,224

$2,481,484

Land Conservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and

conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

250.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($200,000)

250.98 Transfer funds and activities to the Wildlife Resources program.

State General Funds

($226,530)

($200,000) ($226,530)

($200,000) ($226,530)

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Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

251.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($54,037)

($54,037)

($54,037)

251.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$117,107

$117,107

$117,107

251.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for 24 positions.

State General Funds

($650,661)

($650,661)

($650,661)

251.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($158,000)

($158,000)

($158,000)

251.5 Reduce funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance by replacing state funds with agency funds.

State General Funds

($492,500)

($492,500)

($492,500)

251.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$170,060

$147,975

251.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,117,130 $13,287,190 $13,265,105

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,117,130 $1,704,029 $1,704,029
$41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646
$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $55,941,398

$13,287,190 $1,704,029 $1,704,029
$41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646
$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $56,111,458

$13,265,105 $1,704,029 $1,704,029
$41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646
$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $56,089,373

Pollution Prevention Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory

assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water

pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

252.100 -Pollution Prevention Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory

assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water

pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,893

$211,893

$211,893

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Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

253.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($59,760)

($59,760)

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,875

253.3 Increase funds for scrap tire cleanup at assessed priority sites.

State General Funds

($59,760) $7,723
$345,944

253.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

State General Funds

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and

coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and

boaters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

254.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($68,783)

($68,783)

($68,783)

254.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$190,417

$190,417

$190,417

254.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures and for 18 positions.

State General Funds

($736,992)

($736,992)

($736,992)

254.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($103,653) for personnel.

State General Funds

($482,653)

($482,653)

($482,653)

254.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($142,929)

($142,929)

($142,929)

254.6 Reduce funds for leased Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

State General Funds

($210,396)

($210,396)

($210,396)

254.7 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for capital outlay projects.

State General Funds

($206,000)

($206,000)

($206,000)

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254.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$755,055

$656,998

254.9 Reduce funds for one warm water fish hatchery.

State General Funds

($207,561)

$0

254.10 Reduce funds for operations at nine Public Fishing Areas by reducing days open from seven to five beginning August 2011.

State General Funds

($91,960)

($91,960)

254.98 Transfer functions, partial state funds, five positions and one motor vehicle from the Land Conservation program.

State General Funds

$226,530

$226,530

$226,530

254.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect nongame and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

254.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating

education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial

fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes;

ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife;

and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2057

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,130,247 $29,130,247 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $52,507,512

$29,585,781 $29,585,781 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $52,963,046

$29,695,285 $29,695,285 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,072,550

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

255.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$9,574

$9,574

$9,574

255.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,402

$22,402

$22,402

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255.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($207,781)

($207,781)

($207,781)

255.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$82,460

$71,751

255.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

State General Funds

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

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 park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$50,517,461 $51,866,004 $50,517,461 $51,866,004

$51,773,083 $51,773,083

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2059

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$806,050 $806,050 $51,323,511

$806,050 $806,050 $52,672,054

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$806,050 $806,050 $52,579,133
$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

256.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$111

$111

$111

256.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($234,106)

($234,106)

($234,106)

256.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,856

$25,856

$25,856

256.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$108,058

$94,025

256.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($122,706)

($122,706)

256.6 Increase funds for the Clemency Online Navigation System (CONS).

State General Funds

$100,000

256.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

State General Funds

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

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Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding

offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and

administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

257.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$244

$244

$244

257.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($48,710)

($48,710)

($48,710)

257.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$49,671

$49,671

$49,671

257.4 Increase funds to annualize the transfer of funds and four positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

$133,625

$133,625

$133,625

257.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$224,347

$195,211

257.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding

offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and

administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

State General Funds

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

Parole Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing

drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims'

compensation, and restitution.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2061

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

258.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

258.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($208,261)

($208,261)

($208,261)

258.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$261,964

$261,964

$261,964

258.4 Reduce funds by annualizing the co-location of the Gainesville parole office and recognize further savings by relocating parole offices in Rome, Augusta, Louisville, and Dublin to state-owned space shared with the Department of Corrections.

State General Funds

($270,634)

($270,634)

($270,634)

258.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($19,418)

($19,418)

($19,418)

258.6 Reduce funds for accreditation programs.

State General Funds

($12,005)

($12,005)

($12,005)

258.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings due to changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

State General Funds

($6,858)

($6,858)

($6,858)

258.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,140,804

$992,651

258.100 -Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing

drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims'

compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,090,550 $39,231,354 $39,083,201

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,090,550 $806,050 $806,050
$38,896,600

$39,231,354 $806,050 $806,050
$40,037,404

$39,083,201 $806,050 $806,050
$39,889,251

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim

Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and

visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

259.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$14

$14

$14

259.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,964)

($5,964)

($5,964)

259.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,722

$2,722

$2,722

259.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,316

$10,717

259.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($14,276)

($14,276)

259.100-Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim

Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and

visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

State General Funds

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2063

Section 35: Properties Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Rental Payments for GBA Facilities
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

260.1 Reduce funds for contract Asset Management Consultant.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

260.2 Reduce funds through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves.

Rental Payments for GBA Facilities

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

260.100-Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Rental Payments for GBA Facilities
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012 $842,012

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012 $842,012

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012 $842,012

Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

261.1 Reduce one-time funds for the Archives building demolition added in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

261.2 Reduce funds for operations through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves (Other Funds: $3,141,908). (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

261.3 Increase funds to the State Treasury by $627,015 from $2,629,856 to $3,256,871. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$37,554,053 $37,567,940

$37,554,053 $37,567,940

$800,000

$800,000

$38,540,622 $38,540,622
$340,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2065

Interest and Investment Income TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $38,354,053

$800,000 $38,367,940

$340,000 $38,880,622

Office of the Conflict Defender

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a

conflict of interest exists with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

262.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

$17,171

$0

$0

262.2 Transfer funds from the Public Defender Standards Council ($908,107), Public Defenders ($4,374,121), and Public Defenders Special Project ($1,110,168) programs to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$6,392,396

$0

$0

262.100 -Office of the Conflict Defender

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a

conflict of interest exists with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,409,567

State General Funds

$6,409,567

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,409,567

Public Defender Standards Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

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263.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$18,148

$18,148

$18,148

263.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,557)

($2,557)

($2,557)

263.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H:Maintain current program structure and provide retirement funding for conflict program staff)

State General Funds

$32,494

$49,665

$49,665

263.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,119)

($20,119)

($20,119)

263.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$176,682

$153,737

263.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on the State Bar building rental rates.

State General Funds

($97,752)

($97,752)

263.7 Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in agency revenue.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

($460,000)

263.98 Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($908,107)

$0

$0

263.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,919,720

$5,923,928

$5,900,983

State General Funds

$4,919,720

$5,923,928

$5,900,983

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,719,720

$6,723,928

$6,240,983

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2067

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

264.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$193,810

$193,810

$193,810

264.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($906,406)

($906,406)

($906,406)

264.3 Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

State General Funds

($163,136)

$0

$0

264.4 Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.

State General Funds

($54,297)

($54,297)

($54,297)

264.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$881,989

$767,448

264.6 Eliminate one-time Special Project funding intended for outstanding FY2005 to FY2010 legal bills.

State General Funds

($1,110,168)

$0

264.97 Transfer funds from the Public Defenders Special Project to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($1,110,168)

$0

$0

264.98 Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($4,374,121)

$0

$0

264.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 37: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$26,224,766 $26,224,766 $26,224,766

$31,644,012 $31,644,012 $31,644,012

$32,639,639 $32,639,639 $32,639,639

Section Total - Continuation

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

Section Total - Final

$107,183,641 $111,381,312

$107,183,641 $111,381,312

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$16,686,518 $16,686,518

$4,871

$4,871

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$150,000

$150,000

$9,056,748

$9,056,748

$652,400

$652,400

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$111,973,192 $111,973,192 $37,398,171 $37,398,171 $16,686,518
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,056,748
$652,400 $1,133,750

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2069

State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$162,370,086 $166,567,757 $167,191,631

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

265.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($225)

($225)

($225)

265.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,128

$10,128

$10,128

265.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,931)

$0

$0

265.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$48,463

$42,169

265.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,496,791

$1,563,185

$1,556,891

State General Funds

$1,496,791

$1,563,185

$1,556,891

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,696,791

$1,763,185

$1,756,891

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Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

266.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents

and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571 $10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

267.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,494)

($1,494)

($1,494)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2071

267.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($141,420)

$0

$0

267.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$53,290

$53,290

$53,290

267.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions in the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($72,993)

$0

$0

267.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$209,747

$182,508

267.6 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($184,400)

($184,400)

267.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($18,179)

267.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents

and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,754,966

$7,994,726

$7,949,308

State General Funds

$7,754,966

$7,994,726

$7,949,308

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,907,234

$8,146,994

$8,101,576

Executive Security Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of

the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court,

visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,478,815

$1,478,815

$1,478,815

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815

268.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($275)

($275)

($275)

268.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,899)

$0

$0

268.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,953

$9,953

$9,953

268.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,524)

$0

$0

268.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$52,492

$45,675

268.100 -Executive Security Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of

the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court,

visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

State General Funds

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2073

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,492,428 $1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$86,212,941

$11,492,428 $1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$86,212,941

$11,492,428 $1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$86,212,941

269.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,664)

($18,664)

($18,664)

269.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,161,324)

($32,212)

($32,212)

269.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$494,480

$494,480

$494,480

269.4 Reduce funds for operations to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.

State General Funds

($310,395)

($310,395)

($310,395)

269.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($2,372,748) ($2,538,681) ($2,538,681)

269.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,872,757 ($8,872,757)
$0

$8,606,574 ($8,872,757)
($266,183)

$8,872,757 ($8,872,757)
$0

269.7 Utilize savings in personnel from FY2012 attrition to fund 31 troopers. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

269.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,178,907

$1,895,938

269.9 Increase funds to provide fuel for state trooper vehicles to reflect increasing gas prices.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

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269.10 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($300,857)

$0

269.100-Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,099,462 $73,274,508 $73,558,579

State General Funds

$70,099,462 $73,274,508 $73,558,579

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,844,290 $86,019,336 $86,303,407

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws

through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and

large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2075

270.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,433)

($4,433)

($4,433)

270.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($51,722)

$0

$0

270.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$51,226

$51,226

$51,226

270.4 Increase funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters to increase operating hours at weigh stations and to provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

270.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,143

$30,579

270.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws

through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and

large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,534,945

$9,621,810

$9,617,246

State General Funds

$9,534,945

$9,621,810

$9,617,246

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,744,915 $22,831,780 $22,827,216

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and

testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel,

state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,014,478

$3,014,478

$3,014,478

271.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($644)

($644)

271.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($644)

State General Funds

($11,785)

$0

$0

271.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,289

$20,289

$20,289

271.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($42,879)

$0

$0

271.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$114,983

$100,051

271.100 -Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and

testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel,

state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

State General Funds

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

Troop J Specialty Units

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol

program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

272.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

272.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($435)

State General Funds

($7,072)

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2077

272.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,461

$9,461

$9,461

272.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($14,606)

$0

$0

272.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,942

$39,106

272.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol

program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

State General Funds

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training,

including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

273.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,462

$4,462

$4,462

273.2 Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position.

State General Funds

($27,325)

($27,325)

($27,325)

273.3 Reduce funds.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($622)

($622)

($622)

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273.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,577

273.5 Reduce funds for field staff by administering firefighter examinations online.

State General Funds

($38,491)

$19,645 ($38,491)

273.100-Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training,

including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

State General Funds

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129 $66,434
$4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

274.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($504)

($504)

($504)

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2079

274.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,467)

($7,467)

($7,467)

274.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,914

$2,914

$2,914

274.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($36,773)

($100,773)

($36,773)

274.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,228

$14,991

274.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$391,180

$344,408

$406,171

State General Funds

$391,180

$344,408

$406,171

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$66,434

$66,434

$66,434

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Sales and Services

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

State Funds Transfers

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,554,733 $18,507,961 $18,569,724

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of

Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate

officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by

disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,966,203

$1,966,203

$1,966,203

2080

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,966,203 $50,247 $50,247 $50,247
$2,016,450

$1,966,203 $50,247 $50,247 $50,247
$2,016,450

$1,966,203 $50,247 $50,247 $50,247
$2,016,450

275.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,798)

($7,798)

($7,798)

275.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($756)

($756)

($756)

275.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,234

$13,234

$13,234

275.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions.

State General Funds

($107,333)

($107,333)

($53,667)

275.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,675)

($1,675)

($1,675)

275.6 Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($58,934)

($58,934)

($30,000)

275.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,058

$47,037

275.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of

Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate

officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by

disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,802,941

$1,856,999

$1,932,578

State General Funds

$1,802,941

$1,856,999

$1,932,578

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2081

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,247 $1,853,188

$50,247 $1,907,246

$50,247 $1,982,825

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate

facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police

Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

276.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($21,127)

($21,127)

($21,127)

276.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($82,421)

($82,421)

($82,421)

276.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$70,357

$70,357

$70,357

276.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from attrition and for three administrative assistant positions.

State General Funds

($277,153)

($277,153)

($277,153)

276.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal and other funds.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($71,994)

($71,994)

($71,994) $31,994 ($40,000)

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276.6 Reduce funds for replacement ammunition, repairs and maintenance.

State General Funds

($53,000)

($53,000)

($53,000)

276.7 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($32,523)

$0

$0

276.8 Reduce funds for a full-time librarian position and utilize temporary/volunteer employees for library staffing.

State General Funds

($60,931)

($60,931)

($60,931)

276.9 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the consolidation of course programs.

State General Funds

($294,860)

($294,860)

$0

276.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$289,529

$251,929

276.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate

facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police

Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,629,763

$9,951,815 $10,209,075

State General Funds

$9,629,763

$9,951,815 $10,209,075

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,778,300

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,778,300

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

Sales and Services

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

State Funds Transfers

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,472,843 $13,794,895 $14,084,149

Section 38: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$8,439,986 $8,439,986

$8,439,986 $8,439,986

$8,439,986 $8,439,986

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2083

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,441,303

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,951,449

$1,441,303 $241,475
$1,199,828 $70,160 $70,160
$9,951,449

$1,441,303 $241,475
$1,199,828 $70,160 $70,160
$9,951,449

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,779,441

$7,974,102

State General Funds

$7,779,441

$7,974,102

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,199,828

$1,199,828

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,049,429

$9,244,090

$7,938,719 $7,938,719 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,450,182

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

277.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

277.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$285

$285

($601) $285

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277.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,945

$9,945

$9,945

277.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($187,262)

($187,262)

($187,262)

277.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,926)

($28,926)

($28,926)

277.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$272,455

$31,238

277.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,037,100

$1,309,555

$1,068,338

State General Funds

$1,037,100

$1,309,555

$1,068,338

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,190,760

$1,463,215

$1,221,998

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

278.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

($601)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2085

278.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$285

$285

$285

278.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,945

$9,945

$9,945

278.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$42,985

278.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$872,718

$872,718

$915,703

State General Funds

$872,718

$872,718

$915,703

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,546

$1,960,546

$2,003,531

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and

telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and

telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and

certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,333,238

State General Funds

$6,333,238

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475 $28,500 $6,603,213

279.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,803)

($2,803)

279.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,333

$1,333

($2,803) $1,333

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279.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,409

$46,409

$46,409

279.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($381,898)

($381,898)

($381,898)

279.5 Reduce funds for subject matter experts and for membership to the National Regulatory Research Institute.

State General Funds

($85,156)

($85,156)

($85,156)

279.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($41,500)

($41,500)

($41,500)

279.7 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122($241,475) ($241,475)

$0

279.8 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($77,794)

($77,794)

279.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$162,849

279.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and

telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and

telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and

certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,869,623

$5,791,829

$5,954,678

State General Funds

$5,869,623

$5,791,829

$5,954,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,898,123

$5,820,329

$6,224,653

Section 39: Regents, University System of Georgia TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,923,161,990 $1,923,161,990 $1,923,161,990

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2087

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,912,057,897 $11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142
$3,930,907,885 $3,625,810
$1,952,469,054 $195,288,821
$1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,912,057,897 $11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142
$3,930,907,885 $3,625,810
$1,952,469,054 $195,288,821
$1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,912,057,897 $11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142
$3,930,907,885 $3,625,810
$1,952,469,054 $195,288,821
$1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,738,084,865 $1,737,961,983

$1,738,084,865 $1,737,961,983

$3,930,907,885 $3,930,907,885

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$1,952,469,054 $1,952,469,054

$195,288,821 $195,288,821

$1,779,524,200 $1,779,524,200

$5,668,992,750 $5,668,869,868

$1,740,712,228 $1,740,712,228 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,671,620,113

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

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280.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($650,745)

($650,745)

280.98 Change the program name to Enterprise Innovation Institute. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

($650,745) $0

280.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

State General Funds

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Sales and Services

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,958,572 $17,958,572 $17,958,572

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

281.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2089

State General Funds

($2,909,407) ($2,709,407) ($1,909,407)

281.100-Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,458,182 $33,658,182 $34,458,182

State General Funds

$33,458,182 $33,658,182 $34,458,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,011,101 $71,211,101 $72,011,101

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

282.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

2090

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Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

283.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($2,451,238) ($2,251,238) ($1,851,238)

283.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,189,236 $28,389,236 $28,789,236

State General Funds

$28,189,236 $28,389,236 $28,789,236

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,273,165 $53,473,165 $53,873,165

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2091

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988 $24,012 $24,012 $963,721

284.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($56,372)

($56,372)

($56,372)

284.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

State General Funds

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Sales and Services

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$907,349

$907,349

$907,349

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

2092

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

285.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($219,444)

($219,444)

($219,444)

285.100-Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

State General Funds

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,474,027

$9,474,027

$9,474,027

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in

Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2093

286.100 -Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in

Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

287.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds 287.2 Increase funds for a partnership with Direct to Discovery. State General Funds

($488,901)

($488,901)

($488,901)

$150,000

287.100-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

2094

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,622,356 $5,622,356 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,540,314

$5,622,356 $5,622,356 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,540,314

$5,772,356 $5,772,356 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,690,314

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

288.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($62,479)

($62,479)

($62,479)

288.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

State General Funds

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2095

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,204,787

$367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,204,787

$367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,204,787

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000 $90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

289.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($102,673)

($102,673)

($102,673)

289.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

State General Funds

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

2096

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$655,529 $2,526,266

$655,529 $2,526,266

$655,529 $2,526,266

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

290.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($2,536,751) ($2,536,751) ($2,853,843)

290.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550

State General Funds

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

291.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$940

$940

$940

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2097

291.2 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($2,804,114) ($2,804,114) ($2,804,114)

291.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245

State General Funds

$32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,470,645 $37,470,645 $37,470,645

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

292.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($1,348,337)

292.2 Transfer funds to the Teaching program for Griffin Extension Teaching.

State General Funds

($849,108)

292.3 Reduce funds for the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center.

State General Funds

($2,500,000)

292.4 Reduce funds for Accountability Plus.

State General Funds

292.5 Reduce funds for the Leadership Institute.

State General Funds

($1,348,337) ($849,108)
($2,500,000) ($166,392) ($44,000)

($1,348,337) ($849,108)
($2,500,000) ($166,392) ($44,000)

2098

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

292.6 Increase funds for equalizing formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE, without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions. (S:NO)

State General Funds

$12,500,000

$0

292.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374

State General Funds

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($19,275)

($19,275)

($19,275)

293.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,354

$8,354

$8,354

293.3 Reduce funds for payments to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

State General Funds

($88,918)

$0

$0

293.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($390,983)

($390,983)

($390,983)

293.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2099

State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,507,942 $5,507,942

$5,596,860 $5,596,860

$5,596,860 $5,596,860

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the

Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's

strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish

endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to

Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new

Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

294.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations in the Advanced Communications program.

State General Funds

($563,689)

($563,689)

($563,689)

294.2 Reduce funds for operations in the Georgia Research Alliance program.

State General Funds

($4,502,348) ($4,502,348) ($4,502,348)

294.3 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

294.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology Program for the Georgia Research Alliance.

State General Funds

($4,502,347) ($4,502,347) ($4,502,347)

294.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

2100

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

294.100-Research Consortium

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further

strategic industries in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

State General Funds

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

295.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($144,491)

($144,491)

($144,491)

295.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

State General Funds

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Sales and Services

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2101

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

296.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401,408

$0

$0

296.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($628)

($628)

($628)

296.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,506

$57,506

$57,506

296.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($145,893,376) ($145,893,376) ($145,893,376)

296.5 Transfer funds from Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program for Griffin Extension Teaching.

State General Funds

$849,108

$849,108

$849,108

296.6 Fund the medical school expansion within the University System's formula. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

296.7 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($23,186,142) ($23,186,142) ($23,186,142)

2102

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

296.8 Reduce funds for equalizing formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE, without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions. (S:NO)

State General Funds

($12,500,000)

$0

296.9 Redirect other funds to provide $19,000,000 in total funds to Georgia Gwinnett College for faculty to serve 8,000 students. (H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

296.10 Increase funds for maintenance and operations.

State General Funds

$1,623,435

296.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,554,082,803 $1,541,181,395 $1,555,304,830

State General Funds

$1,554,082,803 $1,541,181,395 $1,555,304,830

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

Sales and Services

$1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,151,813,963 $5,138,912,555 $5,153,035,990

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

297.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($221,119)

($221,119)

($221,119)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2103

297.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

State General Funds

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

298.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($37,719)

($37,719)

($37,719)

298.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,055,725 $10,055,725 $10,055,725

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Payments to Georgia Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

299.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,857

$15,857

$15,857

299.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,003

$1,003

$1,003

299.3 Reduce funds for the Prep School ($147,292) and the Junior College ($70,918). (S:Reduce funds for the Prep School ($53,390) and the Junior College ($70,918))

State General Funds

($218,210)

($218,210)

($124,308)

299.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

State General Funds

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

300.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,670

$2,670

$2,670

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2105

300.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($105,041)

($105,041)

($105,041)

300.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$40,330

$40,330

$40,330

300.4 Reduce funds for three positions and operations.

State General Funds

($1,402,079) ($1,402,079) ($1,402,079)

300.5 Reduce funds for support services.

State General Funds

($280,416)

($280,416)

($280,416)

300.100 -Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297

State General Funds

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297

Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

301.1 Reduce funds for a Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) and operations ($73,327). (H and S:Reduce operating expenses ($73,327), eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) through re-assigning those duties and creating a new position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services funded with a grant)

Tobacco Settlement Funds 301.2 Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

($256,401)

($256,401)

($256,401)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($19,000)

($19,000)

301.3 Reduce funds for Georgia Center for Oncology Research & Education (CORE).

($19,000)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

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301.4 Reduce funds to delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists, and decrease award funding levels.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($662,277)

($662,277) ($1,412,596)

301.5 Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($108,000)

($108,000)

($108,000)

301.6 Replace state funds with prior year and other funds to fund the Georgia CORE and the Tumor and Tissue Repository grants.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($869,150)

301.96 Transfer funds for grants to Department of Community Health's Health Care Access and Improvement program to provide $207,000 to each of the following Regional Cancer Coalitions: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,242,000)

301.97 Transfer funds to the Georgia Board of Physicians Workforce Cancer Clinicians and Scientists for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists grants and one grant management position ($65,596).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($6,426,946)

301.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology program for the Georgia Cancer Coalition. (S:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($9,288,415) ($9,288,415)

$0

Section 40: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2107

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,510,560 $141,510,560

Section Total - Final

$109,585,508 $117,201,221

$109,435,508 $117,051,221

$150,000

$150,000

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$34,976,901 $34,976,901

$447,580

$447,580

$33,669,321 $33,669,321

$860,000

$860,000

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$146,167,817 $153,783,530

$141,510,560
$139,691,569 $139,541,569
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $34,976,901
$447,580 $33,669,321
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $176,273,878

Customer Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax,

sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,616)

($1,616)

302.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$128,711

$128,711

($1,616) $128,711

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302.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,860

$50,860

$50,860

302.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$231,103

$201,090

302.5 Increase funds for additional staff in the Customer Service Call Center to reduce wait times.

State General Funds

$1,200,000

302.100 -Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax,

sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,827,309 $13,058,412 $14,228,399

State General Funds

$12,827,309 $13,058,412 $14,228,399

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,580

$350,580

$350,580

Intergovernmental Transfers

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Sales and Services

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,177,889 $13,408,992 $14,578,979

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210 $60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

303.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($860)

($860)

($860)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2109

303.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$26,267

$26,267

$26,267

303.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,132

$41,132

$41,132

303.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$178,750

$155,536

303.5 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($51,926)

303.6 Utilize existing funds ($50,000) to provide for the coordination of specialty tag development and marketing. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

303.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,505,869

$7,684,619

$7,609,479

State General Funds

$7,505,869

$7,684,619

$7,609,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$484,210

$484,210

$484,210

Sales and Services

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,990,079

$8,168,829

$8,093,689

Forest Land Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to

counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and

HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

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304.1 Increase funds for reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the Forestland Protection Act, created by HB1211 and HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session. (S:Reduce funds to meet projections)

State General Funds

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,381,969

304.100 -Forest Land Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to

counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and

HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520

State General Funds

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

305.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($578)

($578)

($578)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2111

305.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$20,550

$20,550

$20,550

305.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,106

$21,106

$21,106

305.4 Replace funds with Tobacco Stamp Administration fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

305.5 Replace funds with coin operated amusement machine licensing and administration fees authorized in HB1055 (2010 Session) and SB454 (2010 Session).

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

305.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$91,153

$74,470

305.7 Increase funds for compliance investigators estimated to increase revenue collections by $6,450,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$2,755,000

305.8 Increase funds for compliance auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $1,334,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$325,000

305.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,525,302

$1,616,455

$4,679,772

State General Funds

$1,375,302

$1,466,455

$4,529,772

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,637,858

$4,637,858

$4,637,858

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,137,858 $4,137,858
$500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,542,089

$4,137,858 $4,137,858
$500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,633,242

$4,137,858 $4,137,858
$500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $9,696,559

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

306.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($242)

($242)

($242)

306.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$7,417

$7,417

$7,417

306.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,817

$5,817

$5,817

306.4 Reduce one-time funds for equipment, uniforms, and motor vehicles provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($126,000)

($126,000)

($126,000)

306.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$48,641

$42,324

306.6 Increase funds for fraud detection staff estimated to increase revenue collections by $36,680,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$632,000

306.98 Change the name of the Litigations and Investigations program to Office of Special Investigations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2113

306.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

State General Funds

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

307.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($443)

($443)

($443)

307.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$38,938

$38,938

$38,938

307.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,157

$21,157

$21,157

307.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$74,113

$64,488

307.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,196,064

$2,270,177

$2,260,552

State General Funds

$2,196,064

$2,270,177

$2,260,552

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,442,766

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,516,879

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,507,254

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

308.1 Increase funds for payments to the Employee Retirement System (ERS) for county tax officials. (H and S:Increase funds to meet the annual required contribution as required by the latest actuarial report)

State General Funds

$601,163

$5,984,996

$5,984,996

308.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

State General Funds

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Fees Retained for License Plate Production Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2115

309.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,592)

($1,592)

($1,592)

309.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$218,175

$218,175

$218,175

309.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,860

$50,860

$50,860

309.4 Reduce funds for county tag printers.

State General Funds

($686,194)

($686,194)

($686,194)

309.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$221,480

$192,717

309.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,272,026

$4,493,506

$4,464,743

State General Funds

$4,272,026

$4,493,506

$4,464,743

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Sales and Services

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Fees Retained for License Plate Production

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,445,063 $15,666,543 $15,637,780

Revenue Processing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business

practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

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310.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,222)

($1,222)

($1,222)

310.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$106,615

$106,615

$106,615

310.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,454

$38,454

$38,454

310.4 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in operations resulting from an increase in e-filing.

State General Funds

($165,352)

($165,352)

($165,352)

310.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$175,283

$152,519

310.6 Increase funds for additional workers in the processing center.

State General Funds

$1,200,000

310.100 -Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business

practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832

State General Funds

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

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311.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,688)

($4,688)

($4,688)

311.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$306,712

$306,712

$306,712

311.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$194,536

$194,536

$194,536

311.4 Replace funds with fees associated with issuing garnishments against delinquent personal income tax filers. (S:Reflect projected revenues)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,000,000) $2,000,000
$0

($2,000,000) $2,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

311.5 Replace funds with additional Cost of Collection fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

311.6 Replace funds with additional FiFa fee revenue. (S:Reflect projected revenues)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($1,525,000) $1,525,000
$0

311.7 Increase funds to annualize funding added in HB947 (2010 Session) for personnel as a Special Project for additional tax compliance officers and revenue agents.

State General Funds

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

311.8 Reduce funds added in HB947 (2010 Session) in the Special Project - Tax Compliance Auditors program.

State General Funds

($9,175,000) ($9,175,000) ($9,175,000)

311.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$761,120

$662,275

311.10 Increase funds for out of state auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $9,000,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$3,960,000

311.11 Increase funds for in-state auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $8,000,000 in FY2012.

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State General Funds

$4,150,000

311.12 Increase funds for revenue agents estimated to increase revenue collections by $49,725,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$7,720,000

311.13 Increase funds for staff at an additional regional office estimated to increase revenue collections by $9,750,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$1,513,000

311.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,130,692 $27,891,812 $45,135,967

State General Funds

$27,130,692 $27,891,812 $45,135,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,910,993 $16,910,993 $16,910,993

Intergovernmental Transfers

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Sales and Services

$16,688,993 $16,688,993 $16,688,993

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,688,993 $16,688,993 $16,688,993

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,041,685 $44,802,805 $62,046,960

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

312.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($160)

($160)

($160)

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312.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,236

$1,236

$1,236

312.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,928

$7,928

$7,928

312.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,331

$44,665

312.98 Change the name of the Tax Law and Policy program to Tax Policy. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

312.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,408,868

$1,460,199

$1,453,533

State General Funds

$1,408,868

$1,460,199

$1,453,533

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,808,868

$1,860,199

$1,853,533

Technology Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

313.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($932)

($932)

($932)

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313.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$690,526

$690,526

$690,526

313.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$82,931

$82,931

$82,931

313.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($555,205)

($555,205)

($555,205)

313.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$398,906

$347,101

313.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058

State General Funds

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058

The Department is authorized, per OCGA 40-2-31, to retain $3.88 per license plate manufactured and issued. The Department is not authorized to retain the $1.00 county allocation from the manufacturing fee even if the Department directly issues the license plate.

Section 41: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$29,471,765 $29,465,635

$29,471,765 $29,465,635

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$1,670,418

$1,670,418

$41,900

$41,900

$1,628,518 $31,227,183

$1,628,518 $31,221,053

$29,716,380 $29,716,380
$85,000 $85,000 $1,744,930 $41,900 $74,512 $1,628,518 $31,546,310

Archives and Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State

Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management

programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900 $510,771 $435,771 $75,000 $5,176,259

314.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,092)

($7,092)

($12,469)

314.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($52,795)

($52,795)

($41,751)

314.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,592

$21,592

$21,592

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314.4 Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($66,195)

($66,195)

($66,195)

314.5 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

314.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$55,798

$48,552

314.7 Reduce funds for personnel and reflect savings from reduced hours and security contract. (S:Restore funds to allow the Archives building to remain open to the public one day each week)

State General Funds

($260,458)

($130,458)

314.100 -Archives and Records

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State

Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management

programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,491,098

$4,286,438

$4,414,859

State General Funds

$4,491,098

$4,286,438

$4,414,859

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$532,671

$532,671

$532,671

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Sales and Services

$510,771

$510,771

$510,771

Record Center Storage Fees

$435,771

$435,771

$435,771

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,023,769

$4,819,109

$4,947,530

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,006,366

$2,006,366

$2,006,366

315.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,934)

($1,934)

($3,235)

315.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14,403)

($14,403)

($4,633)

315.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,891

$5,891

$5,891

315.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Reflect actual salaries and benefits savings)

State General Funds

($68,455)

($88,940)

($88,940)

315.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$55,471

$48,267

315.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,187,953

$1,222,939

$1,224,204

State General Funds

$1,187,953

$1,222,939

$1,224,204

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,927,465

$1,962,451

$1,963,716

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

316.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,466)

($7,466)

($4,696)

316.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($55,591)

($55,591)

($194,810)

316.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,736

$22,736

$22,736

316.4 Reduce funds for two vacant ballot builder positions and use services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

State General Funds

($111,526)

($111,526)

($111,526)

316.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$47,547

$41,372

316.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,737,714

$4,785,261

$4,642,637

State General Funds

$4,737,714

$4,785,261

$4,642,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,872,714

$4,920,261

$4,777,637

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Office Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

317.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,174)

($9,174)

($115)

317.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($68,311)

($68,311)

($33,823)

317.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,938

$27,938

$27,938

317.4 Reduce funds for eight vacant positions. (S:Restore funds for the Tifton office)

State General Funds

($446,833)

($446,833)

($396,833)

317.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($66,000)

($66,000)

($66,000)

317.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$167,989

$146,173

317.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($25,287)

317.100 -Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,445,915

$5,613,904

$5,660,348

State General Funds

$5,445,915

$5,613,904

$5,660,348

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$128,235 $128,235 $5,574,150

$128,235 $128,235 $5,742,139

$128,235 $128,235 $5,788,583

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

318.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($10,679)

($10,679)

318.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($34,679)

State General Funds

($79,511)

($79,511)

$6,257

318.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,519

$32,519

318.4 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions. (H and S:Eliminate four additional positions)

$32,519

State General Funds 318.5 Reduce funds for board member per diems.

($218,415)

($477,458)

($477,458)

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

318.6 Reduce funds by eliminating the requirement for the Pharmacy Board state exam and using the national pharmacy exam for licensing. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($24,000)

$0

$0

318.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 318.8 Reduce funds for operations.

$168,886

$146,953

State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

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318.9 Transfer funds from the Office of Customer Service to retain revenue-generating personnel and sustain current services to businesses.

State General Funds

$200,000

318.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,653,333

$6,565,176

$6,805,011

State General Funds

$6,653,333

$6,565,176

$6,805,011

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,803,333

$6,715,176

$6,955,011

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

319.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,600)

($1,600)

($7,310)

319.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,916)

($11,916)

($13,767)

319.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,874

$4,874

$4,874

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319.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Recognize two additional vacancies)

State General Funds

($123,491)

($231,994)

($231,994)

319.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,748

$17,183

319.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$915,983

$827,228

$817,102

State General Funds

$915,983

$827,228

$817,102

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,983

$877,228

$867,102

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

320.1 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Provide for the salaries of two positions and enhance private fundraising opportunities)

State General Funds

($19,972)

($47,217)

($19,972)

320.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,379

$9,031

320.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$515

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320.100 -Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$241,528

$224,662

$251,074

State General Funds

$241,528

$224,662

$251,074

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,528

$244,662

$271,074

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances

and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute pharmaceuticals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

321.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,203)

($3,203)

$2,713

321.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,962)

($1,962)

($1,962)

321.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,754

$9,754

$9,754

321.4 Reduce funds for two vacant compliance investigator positions.

State General Funds

($157,415)

($157,415)

($157,415)

321.5 Reduce funds for motor vehicles to accurately reflect the needs of a reduced investigation staff.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

321.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,711

$36,294

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321.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

321.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

State General Funds

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide

administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

322.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,696)

($4,696)

$7,338

322.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$281

$281

$281

322.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,300

$14,300

$14,300

322.4 Reduce funds for positions vacated by retirement and reduce use of hourly employees.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

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322.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

322.6 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($17,252)

($17,252)

322.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$69,419

322.8 Replace funds for intake positions with licensee education functions.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,000)
($17,252)
$60,403
($74,512) $74,512
$0

322.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide

administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,845,952

State General Funds

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,845,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$74,512

Reserved Fund Balances

$74,512

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$74,512

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,920,464

State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

323.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,727)

($1,727)

$4,367

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323.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($832)

($832)

($832)

323.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,260

$5,260

$5,260

323.4 Reduce funds by deferring the hiring of one software programmer and one database administrator.

State General Funds

($86,456)

($86,456)

($86,456)

323.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,656

$26,675

323.6 Increase funds for certified mailings per HB232 (2011 session).

State General Funds

$30,000

323.100-State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

State General Funds

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

Section 42: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237 $573,261 $539,920 $281,489

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Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$258,431 $7,992,703

$258,431 $7,992,703

$258,431 $7,992,703

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$2,546,076

$2,585,361

$2,546,076

$2,585,361

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$615,498

$615,498

$42,237

$42,237

$573,261

$573,261

$539,920

$539,920

$281,489

$281,489

$258,431

$258,431

$5,710,742

$5,750,027

$2,602,413 $2,602,413 $2,009,248 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237 $573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $5,767,079

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

324.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,845)

($2,845)

($2,845)

324.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,068)

($1,068)

($1,068)

324.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,847

$4,847

$4,847

324.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,909)

($8,909)

($8,909)

324.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,627

$16,208

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324.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

State General Funds

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of

agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural

water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

325.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,246)

($2,246)

($2,246)

325.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($175)

($175)

($175)

325.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,060

$1,060

$1,060

325.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($28,037)

($28,037)

($28,037)

325.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($422)

($422)

($422)

325.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,606

$4,008

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325.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of

agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural

water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$228,925

$233,531

$232,933

State General Funds

$228,925

$233,531

$232,933

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

Intergovernmental Transfers

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,536,759

$2,541,365

$2,540,767

Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the

reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water

conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812 $42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,321,015

$2,321,015

$2,321,015

326.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,285)

($9,285)

326.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($9,285)

State General Funds

($660)

($660)

($660)

326.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 326.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

$8,331

$8,331

$8,331

State General Funds 326.5 Reduce funds for operations.

($56,664)

($56,664)

($56,664)

State General Funds

($73,662)

($99,123)

($73,662)

326.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$37,859

$32,942

326.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the

reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water

conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,332,243

$1,344,641

$1,365,185

State General Funds

$1,332,243

$1,344,641

$1,365,185

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$103,812

$103,812

$103,812

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$539,920

$539,920

$539,920

State Funds Transfers

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

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Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers
FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,189,075

$281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,201,473

$281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,222,017

U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that

they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

327.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($150)

($150)

($150)

327.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$151

$151

$151

327.3 Reduce funds for watershed repair.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

327.4 Reduce funds to reflect the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916

($2,053,194) ($2,053,194) ($2,053,194)

327.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$843

$733

327.100 -U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that

they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

State General Funds

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

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Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($449)

($449)

($449)

328.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($38)

($38)

($38)

328.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$759

$759

$759

328.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($4,219)

($4,219)

($4,219)

328.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($86)

($86)

($86)

328.6 Reduce funds for contracts for water-related studies.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

328.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,811

$2,446

328.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

State General Funds

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

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Section 43: State Personnel Administration
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

Section Total - Final

$1,157,723

$1,157,723

$1,086,148

$1,086,148

$71,575

$71,575

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$9,583,862

$9,583,862

$4,602,420 $4,530,845
$71,575 $7,892,030 $7,892,030 $12,494,450

Recruitment and Staffing Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops,

strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests,

and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

329.1 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 329.2 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments

($20,119) ($30,000)

($20,119) ($30,000)

($20,119) ($30,000)

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329.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

$468,081

329.100 -Recruitment and Staffing Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops,

strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests,

and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

State Funds Transfers

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

Merit System Assessments

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

330.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $1,947,035). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:Add $500,000 to the payments to Treasury)

Merit System Assessments

$0

$0

$0

330.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

Merit System Assessments

($253,113)

($253,113)

($253,113)

330.3 Reduce funds for operations.

Merit System Assessments

($36,584)

($36,584)

($36,584)

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330.4 Reduce funds for equipment. Merit System Assessments 330.5 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 330.6 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

($116,241)

($116,241)

($116,241)

$938,304

330.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,433

$150,433

$150,433

Reserved Fund Balances

$78,858

$78,858

$78,858

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$78,858

$78,858

$78,858

Sales and Services

$71,575

$71,575

$71,575

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,575

$71,575

$71,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

State Funds Transfers

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

Merit System Assessments

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,743,095

$2,743,095

$3,681,399

Total Compensation and Rewards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

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331.1 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 331.2 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 331.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Merit System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($19,836) ($86,572)

($19,836)

($19,836)

($86,572)

($86,572)

$3,444,697 ($938,895) $2,505,802

331.100 -Total Compensation and Rewards

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,571,494

$2,571,494

$1,632,599

State Funds Transfers

$2,571,494

$2,571,494

$1,632,599

Merit System Assessments

$2,543,655

$2,543,655

$1,604,760

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$27,839

$27,839

$27,839

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,578,784

$3,578,784

$6,084,586

Workforce Development and Alignment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training

opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

332.1 Reduce funds for contracts.

Merit System Assessments

($124,717)

($124,717)

($124,717)

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332.2 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 332.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

($29,755)

($29,755)

($29,755)

($1,001,599)

332.100-Workforce Development and Alignment

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training

opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

State Funds Transfers

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

Merit System Assessments

$1,833,231

$1,833,231

$831,632

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$305,591

$305,591

$305,591

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 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 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds

Section Total - Final
$526,608,612 $649,840,771 $29,500,654 $37,102,532 $497,107,958 $612,738,239

$649,970,771 $37,232,532 $612,738,239

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$482,723 $482,723 $527,091,335

$482,723 $482,723 $650,323,494

$482,723 $482,723 $650,453,494

Accel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,764,625
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

333.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds 333.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES)
State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 333.3 Increase funds to meet projected need.

($2,080,370)

$0

$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

State General Funds

$735,375

$735,375

333.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,684,255

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

State General Funds

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Lottery Proceeds

$3,684,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,684,255

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

College Opportunity Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This

grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to

exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

334.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. (H and S:Eliminate funds for the College Opportunity Grant)

Lottery Proceeds

($5,413,283) ($15,000,000) ($15,000,000)

334.100 -College Opportunity Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This

grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to

exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,586,717

Lottery Proceeds

$9,586,717

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,586,717

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

335.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($198,487)

$0

$0

335.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 ($550,000)
$0

$550,000 ($550,000)
$0

335.3 Increase funds due to projected need.

State General Funds

$130,000

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335.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$351,513

$550,000

$680,000

State General Funds

$550,000

$680,000

Lottery Proceeds

$351,513

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$351,513

$550,000

$680,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,228,708
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

336.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 336.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 336.3 Reduce funds to reflect actual need. State General Funds

($443,423)

$0

$0

$1,228,708 ($1,228,708)
$0

$1,228,708 ($1,228,708)
$0

($133,846)

($133,846)

336.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$785,285

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

Lottery Proceeds

$785,285

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$785,285

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

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HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

337.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

HOPE Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

338.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($20,286)

($20,286)

($20,286)

338.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$25,288

$25,288

$25,288

338.3 Replace federal funds with lottery funds for GAcollege 411.

Lottery Proceeds FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

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338.100-HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

Lottery Proceeds

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development

(GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

339.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds 339.2 Increase funds to meet projected need. Lottery Proceeds

($928,870)

$0 $383,197

$0 $383,197

339.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development

(GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

Lottery Proceeds

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

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340.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($74,457,318)

$0

340.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

$28,191,838

340.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

($103,772,836)

$0 $28,191,838 ($103,772,836)

340.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

Lottery Proceeds

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

341.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($21,412,110)

$0

341.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

$17,681,012

341.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

($22,512,041)

$0 $17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

341.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private post-secondary institution.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,920,023 $37,920,023 $37,920,023

$54,501,104 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

$54,501,104 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

342.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($171,267,394)

$0

$0

342.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

$65,780,956 $65,780,956

342.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

($162,689,600) ($162,689,600)

342.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

Lottery Proceeds

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial

financial need to attend eligible post-secondary institutions in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

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343.1 Eliminate funds.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State

University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

344.1 Utilize deferred revenue to meet the projected need. (G:YES)(S:YES)

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

344.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State

University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

Intergovernmental Transfers

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia

College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

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345.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia

College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

Public Memorial Safety Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,761
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

347.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.
Lottery Proceeds 347.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES)
State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($110,706)

$0

$0

$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

347.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$196,055

$306,761

$306,761

State General Funds

$306,761

$306,761

Lottery Proceeds

$196,055

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$196,055

$306,761

$306,761

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Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

348.1 Reduce the Tuition Equalization Grant award amount from $750 to $700.

State General Funds

($2,294,100)

348.2 Reduce funds to reflect actual need.

State General Funds

($2,294,100) ($849,745)

($2,294,100) ($849,745)

348.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,852,691 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

State General Funds

$25,852,691 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,852,691 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

349.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$31,969

$31,969

349.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$4

$4

349.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($27,296)

($27,296)

$31,969 $4
($27,296)

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349.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

State General Funds

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

Zell Miller Scholars
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

502.1 Increase funds for the Zell Miller Scholars program as established in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$19,105,888 $19,105,888

502.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

State General Funds

$0

$0

502.100-Zell Miller Scholars

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to

Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian

or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,105,888 $19,105,888

Lottery Proceeds

$19,105,888 $19,105,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,105,888 $19,105,888

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2155

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

503.1 Increase funds for the Low Interest Loan program as established in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000

503.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

503.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college

education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$28,505,600 $28,505,600

$28,505,600 $28,505,600

$29,298,600 $29,298,600

$793,000 $793,000 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $29,298,600

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Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

350.1 Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

State General Funds

($172,000)

($172,000)

($172,000)

350.100 -Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

State General Funds

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement

counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

351.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$50,068

$50,068

$50,068

351.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$178,251

$178,251

$178,251

351.3 Reduce funds for equipment due to the completion of the storage array network replacements.

Retirement Payments

($196,600)

($196,600)

($196,600)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2157

351.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement

counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

State Funds Transfers

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

Retirement Payments

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2012.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$319,910,401

State General Funds

$319,910,401

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$74,920,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $911,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$67,909,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$281,960,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

Sales and Services

$280,360,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,960,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$679,750,401

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000 $679,750,401

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000 $679,750,401

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$300,957,811 $308,713,236

$300,957,811 $308,713,236

$67,909,000 $67,909,000

$67,909,000 $67,909,000

$281,960,000 $281,960,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$100,000

$100,000

$280,360,000 $280,360,000

$2,960,000

$2,960,000

$110,000

$110,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$653,786,811 $661,542,236

$308,408,722 $308,408,722 $67,909,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$661,237,722

Adult Literacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,363,654

State General Funds

$13,363,654

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,871,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $11,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$2,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000
$4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000
$4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$6,506

$6,506

$6,506

352.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,811

$33,811

$33,811

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2159

352.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($801,819)

($801,819)

($801,819)

352.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 ($11,000)

($11,000)

($11,000)

352.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$225,687

$196,378

352.100 -Adult Literacy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,602,152 $12,827,839 $12,798,530

State General Funds

$12,602,152 $12,827,839 $12,798,530

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,712,152 $33,937,839 $33,908,530

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000
$12,033,826

$1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000
$12,033,826

$1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000
$12,033,826

353.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,183

$1,183

$1,183

353.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($20,011)

($20,011)

($20,011)

353.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,744

$46,744

$46,744

353.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($627,186)

($627,186)

($627,186)

353.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$239,886

$209,769

353.6 Increase funds for costs associated with a certification program for college and career academies.

State General Funds

$100,000

353.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,344,556

$7,584,442

$7,654,325

State General Funds

$7,344,556

$7,584,442

$7,654,325

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2161

State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$110,000 $110,000 $11,434,556

$110,000 $110,000 $11,674,442

$110,000 $110,000 $11,744,325

Quick Start and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

354.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,774

$1,774

$1,774

354.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,162

$31,162

$31,162

354.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($798,466)

($798,466)

($798,466)

354.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$227,420

$197,885

354.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,542,240 $12,769,660 $12,740,125

State General Funds

$12,542,240 $12,769,660 $12,740,125

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $23,372,240

$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $23,599,660

$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $23,570,125

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$285,295,151

State General Funds

$285,295,151

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,199,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,094,151

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $54,199,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $900,000 $47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $54,199,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $900,000 $47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

355.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$286,256

$0

$0

355.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($357,546)

($357,546)

($357,546)

355.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2163

State General Funds

$642,404

$642,404

$642,404

355.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($16,839,402) ($16,839,402) ($16,839,402)

355.5 Reduce funds and realize savings by merging administrative functions of Sandersville and Heart of Georgia Technical Colleges. (S:Rename the merged institution Oconee Regional Technical College)

State General Funds

($558,000)

($558,000)

($558,000)

355.6 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033 ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721 ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041 ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275 ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000) ($900,000) ($7,000,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000) ($900,000) ($7,000,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000) ($900,000) ($7,000,000)

355.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,348,688

$6,393,298

355.8 Increase funds for maintenance and operations.

State General Funds

$639,837

355.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$268,468,863 $275,531,295 $275,215,742

State General Funds

$268,468,863 $275,531,295 $275,215,742

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

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FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$585,267,863 $592,330,295 $592,014,742

Section 47: Transportation, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$682,112,491

State General Funds

$6,861,813

State Motor Fuel Funds

$675,250,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,170,129,823

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,500,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

Sales and Services

$5,164,817

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$710,951,152 $720,306,913 $720,290,634

State General Funds

$6,228,866

$6,704,214

$6,687,935

State Motor Fuel Funds

$704,722,286 $713,602,699 $713,602,699

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,196,841,192 $1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,211,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Sales and Services

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,914,283,235 $1,937,288,996 $1,937,272,717

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2165

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public

airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to

local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

356.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,646

$1,646

$1,646

356.2 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,387,002 $15,387,002 $15,387,002

356.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,921

$18,051

356.4 Increase funds to match $13,650,000 in local and federal funds for airport aid projects.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

356.100 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public

airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to

local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,083,593

$2,443,514

$2,451,644

State General Funds

$2,083,593

$2,443,514

$2,451,644

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$21,887,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Capital Construction Projects TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds

$21,887,002 $6,350 $6,350 $6,350
$23,976,945

$35,537,002 $6,350 $6,350 $6,350
$37,986,866

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$35,537,002 $6,350 $6,350 $6,350
$37,994,996
$0 $0

357.1 Increase funds for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$12,848,464 $12,848,464 $12,848,464

357.2 Transfer federal funds to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority for debt service.

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201)

357.98 Transfer funds from Construction Administration for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,791,214 $185,791,214 $185,791,214 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114

357.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

357.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$198,639,678 $198,639,678 $198,639,678

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2167

State Motor Fuel Funds

$198,639,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$675,252,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$675,252,699

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$873,892,377

$198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

$198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

Capital Maintenance Projects
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

358.98 Transfer funds from Routine Maintenance for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

358.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

358.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

State Motor Fuel Funds

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,372,981 $154,372,981 $154,372,981

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$2,804,774 $0

$2,804,774 $0

$2,804,774 $0

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State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

359.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $8,270,257 $8,270,257 $8,270,257

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,137,288 $11,137,288 $11,137,288

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2169

360.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

360.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

Sales and Services

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,821,793 $62,821,793 $62,821,793

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

361.1 Increase funds for local road improvement grants.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,294,947

361.98 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program for grant funds to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303

361.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

2170

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361.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and

resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

362.97 Change the program name to Local Road Assistance Administration. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.98 Transfer funds to the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants program for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($96,347,303) ($96,347,303) ($96,347,303)

362.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2171

362.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction,

maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

State Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,830,871 $69,830,871 $69,830,871

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

363.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,439,878 $18,439,878 $18,439,878

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Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water

ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain

dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

364.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$950

$950

$950

364.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,747

$10,416

364.100 -Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water

ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain

dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

State General Funds

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail

service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233 $88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

365.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$990

$990

$990

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

2173

365.2 Transfer funds from the Transit program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

$55,000

$55,000

365.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,765

$55,000 $10,852

365.100 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail

service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$162,223

$163,988

$173,075

State General Funds

$162,223

$163,988

$173,075

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,462

$252,227

$261,314

Construction Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$210,148,856

State General Funds

$0

State Motor Fuel Funds

$210,148,856

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$888,301,890

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $888,301,890

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

366.97 Change the program name to Construction Administration. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

366.98 Transfer funds to the Capital Construction Projects program for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($185,791,214) ($185,791,214) ($185,791,214)

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114)

366.100-Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

State Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,415,632 $89,415,632 $89,415,632

Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

367.1 Increase funds for repairs and maintenance expenses.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$16,623,144 $25,503,557 $25,503,557

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2175

367.2 Transfer surplus funds from the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority for repairs and maintenance.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$11,188

$11,188

$11,188

367.97 Change the program name to Routine Maintenance. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

367.98 Transfer funds to Capital Maintenance Projects program for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981)

367.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$154,420,632 $163,301,045 $163,301,045

State Motor Fuel Funds

$154,420,632 $163,301,045 $163,301,045

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Agency to Agency Contracts

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$179,949,686 $188,830,099 $188,830,099

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

368.98 Change the program name to Traffic Management and Control. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

368.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

Sales and Services

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,337,643 $59,337,643 $59,337,643

Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing

financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,000 $23,993,821

$6,000 $23,993,821

$6,000 $23,993,821

369.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,360

$6,360

$6,360

369.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($93,948)

($93,948)

($93,948)

369.3 Transfer funds to the Rail program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

369.4 Reduce funds for grants to large urbanized area transit systems that receive direct federal funding.

State General Funds

($548,945)

($548,945)

($548,945)

369.5 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,324,367 $11,324,367 $11,324,367

369.6 Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multi-modal passenger terminal. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

369.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$106,915

$69,750

369.100 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing

financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,296,288

$3,403,203

$3,366,038

State General Funds

$3,296,288

$3,403,203

$3,366,038

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,626,655 $34,733,570 $34,696,405

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Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for

transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

370.1 Transfer surplus funds to the Routine Maintenance program for repairs and maintenance.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($11,188)

($11,188)

370.2 Transfer federal funds from the Capital Construction Projects program for debt service.

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

370.3 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings for rates received with the bond sale.

($11,188) $148,156,201

State Motor Fuel Funds

($4,294,947)

370.4 Transfer $10,000,000 from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Loan Fund to the Community Improvement District (CID) Grant Fund. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

370.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for

transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,040,758 $91,040,758 $86,745,811

State Motor Fuel Funds

$91,040,758 $91,040,758 $86,745,811

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$239,196,959 $239,196,959 $234,902,012

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 Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services.

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b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) 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 this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) 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. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,598,759 $19,966,941 $20,598,759 $19,966,941 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,776,812 $38,144,994

$20,500,220 $20,500,220 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,678,273

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,258,779 $1,258,779

$1,258,779 $1,258,779

$1,258,779 $1,258,779

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

371.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,511)

($4,511)

($4,511)

371.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,900)

($6,900)

($6,900)

371.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,174

$5,174

$5,174

371.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,826)

($6,826)

($6,826)

371.5 Reduce funds.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($159)

($159)

($159)

371.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$37,669

$32,777

371.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($8,445)

371.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

State General Funds

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

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Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833 $35,700 $35,700 $578,533

372.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($551)

($551)

($551)

372.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($910)

($910)

($910)

372.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,158

$4,158

$4,158

372.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($3,212)

($3,212)

($3,212)

372.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,568

$17,897

372.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$542,318

$562,886

$560,215

State General Funds

$542,318

$562,886

$560,215

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$578,018

$598,586

$595,915

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Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching

facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

373.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 373.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Federal Funds Not Itemized 373.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($1,046,071) ($1,046,071) ($1,046,071)

($334,514)

($109,164)

373.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching

facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,287,931

$4,953,417

$5,178,767

State General Funds

$5,287,931

$4,953,417

$5,178,767

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,575,862 $10,241,348 $10,466,698

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
374.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 374.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Federal Funds Not Itemized 374.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

$8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,147,697 $16,660,831

($282,152) $282,152
$0

($282,152) $282,152
$0

($282,152) $282,152
$0

($198,867)

($198,867)

($198,867)

($510,788)

($166,689)

374.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,230,982

$7,720,194

$8,064,293

State General Funds

$8,230,982

$7,720,194

$8,064,293

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,461,964 $15,951,176 $16,295,275

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

375.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($5,903)

($5,903)

375.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($5,903)

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State General Funds

($6,622)

($6,622)

($6,622)

375.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,748

$41,748

$41,748

375.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,117)

($30,117)

($30,117)

375.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$155,247

$135,085

375.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,291,812

$5,447,059

$5,426,897

State General Funds

$5,291,812

$5,447,059

$5,426,897

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,915,252 $10,070,499 $10,050,337

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$21,036,847 $21,460,467

$21,036,847 $21,460,467

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$21,560,679 $21,984,299

$21,405,453 $21,405,453
$523,832 $523,832 $21,929,285

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Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

376.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,831)

($6,831)

($6,831)

376.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,560

$45,560

$45,560

376.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$359,616

$312,914

376.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,531,097 $10,890,713 $10,844,011

State General Funds

$10,531,097 $10,890,713 $10,844,011

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

Sales and Services

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,989,450 $11,349,066 $11,302,364

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$10,483,154 $10,483,154

$10,483,154 $10,483,154

$10,483,154 $10,483,154

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

377.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,867)

($6,867)

($6,867)

377.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,341)

($16,341)

($16,341)

377.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,804

$45,804

$45,804

377.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$64,004

$55,692

377.5 Direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

$0

377.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,505,750 $10,569,754 $10,561,442

State General Funds

$10,505,750 $10,569,754 $10,561,442

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,571,229 $10,635,233 $10,626,921

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,167,251,047 $1,167,251,047 $1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $981,812,725 $981,812,725

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State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,438,322 $185,438,322 $185,438,322 $1,167,251,047 $1,167,251,047 $1,167,251,047

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,083,263,065 $1,061,690,493 $889,628,469 $868,055,897 $193,634,596 $193,634,596
$1,083,263,065 $1,061,690,493

$1,065,469,284 $871,834,688 $193,634,596
$1,065,469,284

Continuation Budget

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

378.1 Transfer funds for debt service from GO Bonds New to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

378.2 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings from rates received with the bond sale.

State General Funds

($152,867,951) ($148,684,883) ($148,684,883)

378.3 Increase funds to meet debt service requirements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

378.4 Increase funds.

State General Funds

$1,579,625

$0

$0

378.5 Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance from FY2010 (HB119) for science equipment.

State General Funds

($697,800)

($697,800)

($697,800)

378.6 Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia from FY2010 (HB119) for equipment.

State General Funds

($127,930)

($127,930)

($127,930)

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378.7 Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Park and Ride lot construction.

State General Funds

($335,960)

($335,960)

($335,960)

378.8 Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Xpress bus purchases.

State General Funds

($1,521,920) ($1,521,920) ($1,521,920)

378.9 Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Community Health from FY2011 (HB948) for major repairs and renovations.

State General Funds

($87,200)

($87,200)

($87,200)

378.10 Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,051,643) ($1,051,643)

378.11 Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($572,808)

($572,808)

378.12 Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

State General Funds

($674,897)

($674,897)

378.13 Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($277,647)

($277,647)

378.14 Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY2008 (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

State General Funds

($375,760)

($375,760)

378.15 Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY2008 (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($413,336)

($413,336)

378.16 Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

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State General Funds

($1,458,205) ($1,458,205)

378.17 Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($87,962)

($87,962)

378.18 Decrease funds for debt service.

State General Funds

($22,715,037) ($22,715,037)

378.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)
$1,021,388,185 $996,364,333 $996,364,333 $827,753,589 $802,729,737 $802,729,737 $193,634,596 $193,634,596 $193,634,596
$1,021,388,185 $996,364,333 $996,364,333

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

379.1 Transfer funds for debt service to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318
($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

Total Debt Service 10 year at 5.27%
State General Funds 20 year at 5.75%
State General Funds 20 year at 6.75%
State General Funds

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$22,715,672 $27,909,452 $32,473,643

$18,101,448 $17,214,803 $17,214,803

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5 year at 5% State General Funds
Total Debt Service State General Funds

$17,777,760 $16,921,905 $16,136,505 $61,874,880 $65,326,160 $69,104,951

Total Principal Amount 10 year at 5.27%
State General Funds 20 year at 5.75%
State General Funds 20 year at 6.75%
State General Funds 5 year at 5%
State General Funds Total Principal
State General Funds

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $265,370,000 $326,045,000 $379,365,000 $195,480,000 $185,905,000 $185,905,000 $76,960,000 $73,255,000 $69,855,000 $562,810,000 $610,205,000 $660,125,000

379.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Corrections, Department of

379.101 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and equipment replacement statewide.

From State General Funds, $2,310,000 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

$10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

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Corrections, Department of

379.102 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund facility improvements and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $342,400 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

$4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

Corrections, Department of

379.103 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $3,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund security and life safety improvements at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $299,600 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

$3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$299,600

$299,600

$299,600

Defense, Department of

379.111 BOND: National Guard Armories: $3,965,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide state match to design and construct the Lorenzo

Benn Armory in Atlanta.

From State General Funds, $339,404 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

$3,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$339,404

$339,404

$339,404

Defense, Department of
379.112 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $750,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide. From State General Funds, $173,250 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,

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both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$173,250

$173,250

$173,250

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.121 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $145,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $33,495 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$33,495

$33,495

$33,495

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.122 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $420,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase crime scene investigative equipment.

From State General Funds, $97,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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

$420,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$97,020

$97,020

$97,020

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.123 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $2,900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase an FCC narrow band compliant Law Enforcement Dispatch

and Communication System.

From State General Funds, $669,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 $2,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$669,900

$669,900

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Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.131 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $3,740,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and purchase equipment for facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $863,940 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

$3,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$863,940

$863,940

$863,940

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.132 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $4,220,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund improvements and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $361,232 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

$4,220,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$361,232

$361,232

$361,232

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.133 BOND: Macon Regional Youth Detention Center: $120,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Design the Macon Administration and

Multipurpose building.

From State General Funds, $27,720 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

$120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$27,720

$27,720

$27,720

Juvenile Justice, Department of
379.134 BOND: Eastman Youth Development Campus: $1,515,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Eastman YDC Unit Support
additions.
From State General Funds, $129,684 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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

$1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$129,684

$129,684

$129,684

Public Safety, Department of

379.141 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major facility repairs and renovations. (H and

S:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Department of Public Safety 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 240 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$85,600

$85,600

Public Safety, Department of

379.142 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase 200 law enforcement pursuit vehicles. (S:Purchase 100 law

enforcement pursuit vehicles)

From State General Funds, $577,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,155,000

$577,500

Community Affairs, Department of
379.191 BOND: Reservoirs: $25,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund reservoirs statewide. (S:Fund new reservoirs and expand existing
reservoirs statewide)
From State General Funds, $2,140,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Affairs by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

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facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.201 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $23,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Capitalize the State Funded Water and Sewer

Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $1,968,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $23,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.202 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match for the federal Clean Water

State Revolving Fund Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.203 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $20,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund reservoir development. (S:Fund new and

existing reservoir development)

From State General Funds, $1,776,200 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $20,750,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
379.204 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match for the federal Drinking Water
State Revolving Fund Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program.

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From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Economic Development, Department of

379.211 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $1,265,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund renovations and upgrades at Building A.

From State General Funds, $108,284 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Economic Development 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 $1,265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$108,284

$108,284

$108,284

Economic Development, Department of

379.212 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund an expanded parking facility and related

improvements.

From State General Funds, $428,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Economic Development 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$428,000

$428,000

Ports Authority, Georgia
379.221 BOND: Ports Authority: $32,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match to federal funds for the Savannah Harbor
Deepening Project.
From State General Funds, $2,739,200 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 therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$32,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

Transportation, Department of

379.231 BOND: Rail Lines: $4,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the McIntyre Passing Siding Project. (S:Fund the McIntyre Passing

Siding, Vidalia-Swainsboro, Valdosta-Willacoochee, and Heart of Georgia Infrastructure projects)

From State General Funds, $385,200 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

$4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$128,400

$385,200

Education, Department of

379.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $44,120,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school

construction. (S:Include $2,000,000 for Clarkdale Elementary)

From State General Funds, $4,085,512 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $44,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,085,512

$4,085,512

$4,085,512

Education, Department of

379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $21,820,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth for local school

construction. (H and S:Recommend funding at the $40 million entitlement level and provide $21,820,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $2,020,532 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $21,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,907,177

$2,020,532

$2,020,532

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Education, Department of

379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $118,650,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school

construction.

From State General Funds, $10,986,990 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $118,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$10,986,990 $10,986,990 $10,986,990

Education, Department of

379.304 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,315,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth for local school

construction.

From State General Funds, $121,769 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities

for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

through the issuance of not more than $1,315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$121,769

$121,769

$121,769

Education, Department of

379.305 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $8,895,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase vocational equipment statewide. (H and S:Provide $1,388,750

in 5-year bonds for equipment for Agriculture Education Programs and $7,506,250 in 5-year bonds for Career and Technical Education

Programs)

From State General Funds, $2,054,745 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of 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

$8,895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

Education, Department of
379.306 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
charter schools statewide. (H and S:Provide $10,000,000 in 20-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

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through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,284,000

$856,000

$856,000

Education, Department of

379.307 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,335,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund facility repairs and improvements at state schools. (H:Provide

$2,075,000 in 20-year bonds)(S:Provide $1,335,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $114,276 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities

for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

through the issuance of not more than $1,335,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$308,385

$177,620

$114,276

Education, Department of

379.308 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $25,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.27%: Purchase 657 school buses statewide. (H and S:Provide

$25,000,000 in 10-year bonds for 328 buses statewide)

From State General Funds, $3,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of 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

$25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

Building Authority, Georgia

379.411 BOND: State Capitol: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Repair Capitol Building steps.

State General Funds

$85,600

$85,600

$0

Building Authority, Georgia

379.412 BOND: GBA Parking Facilities: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the South Parking Deck in Atlanta.

State General Funds

$64,200

$0

Revenue, Department of
379.421 BOND: Tax System: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Complete implementation of the Integrated Tax System. From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Department of Revenue 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

$3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$693,000

$693,000

$693,000

Revenue, Department of

379.422 BOND: Tax System: $800,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase OPEX scanning machines and shredders.

From State General Funds, $184,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Revenue 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

$800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$184,800

$184,800

$184,800

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

379.501 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $3,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and equipment replacement statewide. (H and

S:Provide $3,100,000 in 5-year bonds as revised by the Governor)

From State General Funds, $716,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $3,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$808,500

$716,100

$716,100

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
379.502 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund construction and renovation projects statewide. (H and
S:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds as revised by the Governor)
From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways,

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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 240 months.

State General Funds

$469,944

$85,600

$85,600

Community Health, Department of

379.511 BOND: Community Health Multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Implement a new eligibility system.

From State General Funds, $2,310,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Community Health 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

Community Health, Department of

379.512 BOND: Community Health Multi-projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund facility repairs statewide.

From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Community Health 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

Veterans Service, Department of

379.521 BOND: Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Milledgeville: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase furniture and equipment for C-

Wing Alzheimer's Patient Care Unit.

From State General Funds, $115,500 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.601 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan College: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Academic Sciences Building.

From State General Funds, $231,000 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$231,000

$231,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.602 BOND: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: $3,250,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct renovations for the Historic Lewis

and Herring Halls.

From State General Funds, $278,200 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 $3,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$278,200

$278,200

$278,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.603 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $4,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Infrastructure-Eco Commons Area A.

From State General Funds, $359,520 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 $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$359,520

$359,520

$359,520

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.604 BOND: University of West Georgia: $16,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Nursing Building. From State General Funds, $1,412,400 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,

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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 $16,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.605 BOND: Valdosta State University: $7,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct initial phase of the Health Science Building.

(H:Provide $3,900,000 in 20-year bonds)(S:Provide $7,800,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $667,680 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 $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$428,000

$333,840

$667,680

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.606 BOND: Regents: $50,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $4,280,000 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 $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.607 BOND: College of Coastal Georgia: $7,600,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct the Teacher Education and Learning
Center.
From State General Funds, $650,560 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

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of not more than $7,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$650,560

$650,560

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.608 BOND: Kennesaw State University: $16,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund infrastructure expansion and design and construct an

Education Classroom Facility.

From State General Funds, $1,369,600 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 $16,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$770,400

$1,369,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.609 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Allied Health Building.

From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$171,200

$85,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.610 BOND: University of Georgia: $3,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Science Learning Center.

From State General Funds, $256,800 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$273,920

$256,800

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.611 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $21,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Biology Building.

From State General Funds, $1,797,600 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 $21,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$770,400

$1,797,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.612 BOND: Georgia Southwestern State University: $7,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Health and Human Sciences

Building.

From State General Funds, $667,680 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 $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$667,680

$667,680

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.613 BOND: Georgia Research Alliance: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment and fund R&D infrastructure.

From State General Funds, $231,000 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,155,000

$231,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.614 BOND: Rock Eagle 4-H Facility: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations. From State General Funds, $214,000 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,

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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 240 months.

State General Funds

$214,000

$214,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.615 BOND: Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund

major repairs and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $342,400 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.616 BOND: Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Provide

funds for equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $231,000 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$231,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.617 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Provide funds for a digital textbook initiative.

State General Funds

$115,500

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.618 BOND: Clayton State University: $9,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct a new science building. From State General Funds, $847,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $9,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$847,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.619 BOND: South Georgia College: $600,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund the utility loop infrastructure project.

From State General Funds, $138,600 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 $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$138,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.620 BOND: Armstrong Atlantic State University: $2,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at Gamble

Hall.

From State General Funds, $235,400 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 $2,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$235,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.621 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan College: $1,050,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct phase II of the Academic Science Building. From State General Funds, $89,880 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

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of not more than $1,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$89,880

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.622 BOND: North Georgia College and State University: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the North Georgia College and State

University Campus in Forsyth County.

From State General Funds, $693,000 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$693,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.623 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $4,550,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at Ennis

Hall.

From State General Funds, $389,480 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 $4,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$389,480

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.624 BOND: Dalton College: $8,075,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct an Academic Building.

From State General Funds, $691,220 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 $8,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$691,220

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.625 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $3,550,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide funds for campus wide construction.

From State General Funds, $303,880 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 $3,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$303,880

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.626 BOND: Georgia Highlands College: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building at the Cartersville Campus.

From State General Funds, $94,160 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 $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$94,160

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.627 BOND: Bainbridge College: $800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building.

From State General Funds, $68,480 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 $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$68,480

Technical College System of Georgia
379.651 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major facility repairs and renovations. From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

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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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

Technical College System of Georgia

379.652 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace obsolete equipment. (H and S:Provide

$5,000,000 in 5-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,732,500

$1,155,000

$1,155,000

Technical College System of Georgia

379.653 BOND: Moultrie Technical College: $1,615,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Allied Health Building.

From State General Funds, $373,065 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $1,615,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$373,065

$373,065

$373,065

Technical College System of Georgia
379.654 BOND: Sandersville Technical College: $1,740,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Health Sciences and Business Development
Center.
From State General Funds, $401,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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

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than $1,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$401,940

$401,940

$401,940

Technical College System of Georgia

379.655 BOND: Central Georgia Technical College: $2,940,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Center for Health Sciences.

From State General Funds, $679,140 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $2,940,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$679,140

$679,140

$679,140

Technical College System of Georgia

379.656 BOND: Northwestern Technical College: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Catoosa County campus. (H and

S:Delay funding until FY2013 as revised by the Governor)

State General Funds

$438,900

$0

$0

Technical College System of Georgia

379.657 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Classroom Building and Truck Driving

Range. (H and S:Delay funding until FY2013 as revised by the Governor)

State General Funds

$570,570

$0

$0

Technical College System of Georgia

379.658 BOND: Southern Crescent Technical College: $5,465,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct the Classroom Building.

From State General Funds, $467,804 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $5,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$467,804

$467,804

$467,804

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Technical College System of Georgia

379.659 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide funds for construction, renovation or

equipment for Career Academies.

From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

Technical College System of Georgia
379.660 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building.

State General Funds

$102,720

$0

Technical College System of Georgia

379.661 BOND: Lanier Technical College: $2,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Public Safety/Allied Health and Economic

Development Building.

From State General Funds, $188,320 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $2,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$188,320

$188,320

Technical College System of Georgia

379.662 BOND: Southeastern Technical College: $590,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Health Services/Library.

From State General Funds, $50,504 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Technical College 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

$590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$50,504

$50,504

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Technical College System of Georgia
379.663 BOND: Gwinnett Technical College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Gwinnett Technical College - North Fulton Campus in
Johns Creek.

State General Funds

$256,800

$0

Technical College System of Georgia

379.664 BOND: Ogeechee Technical College: $726,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Natural Resources building.

From State General Funds, $62,145 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Technical College 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

$726,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$62,145

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.681 BOND: Twiggs County Public Library: $575,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Middle

Georgia Regional Library System.

From State General Funds, $49,220 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Twiggs County Public

Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $575,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$98,440

$0

$49,220

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.682 BOND: Royston Public Library: $634,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Athens Regional

Library System.

From State General Funds, $54,270 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Royston Public Library, for

that library, through the issuance of not more than $634,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$54,270

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.683 BOND: Milner Public Library: $350,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Flint River

Regional Library System.

From State General Funds, $29,960 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Milner Public Library, for

that library, through the issuance of not more than $350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$29,960

Forestry Commission, State

379.701 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $3,200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace firefighting equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $739,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the State 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

$3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$739,200

$739,200

$739,200

Forestry Commission, State

379.702 BOND: Forestry Buildings: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide. (H and

S:Provide $2,500,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the State 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

$2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$577,500

$214,000

$214,000

Natural Resources, Department of
379.711 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $890,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Complete law enforcement dispatch and communication system for the
Wildlife Resources Division to comply with Federal Communications Commission requirements.
From State General Funds, $205,590 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

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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 $890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$205,590

$205,590

$205,590

Natural Resources, Department of

379.712 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $7,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities and infrastructure

statewide. (H:Provide $5,000,000 in 20-year bonds)(S:Provide $7,500,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $642,000 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,501,500

$428,000

$642,000

Natural Resources, Department of

379.713 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace law enforcement vehicles.

From State General Funds, $115,500 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

Natural Resources, Department of
379.714 BOND: Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Retrofit horse barn and cover existing
practice ring.
From State General Funds, $94,160 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

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$1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$94,160

$94,160

$94,160

Soil and Water Conservation Commission

379.731 BOND: Soil & Water Conservation Watershed: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Rehabilitate USDA flood control watershed

structures to bring them into compliance with Georgia's Safe Dams Act.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation 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 $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Agriculture, Department of

379.741 BOND: State Farmers' Markets: $1,250,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations.

From State General Funds, $107,000 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

$1,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$214,000

$107,000

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009- 2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 236, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:

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[BOND 397.634] From State General Funds, $697,800 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $20,415,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $4,478,529 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009F, issued November 24, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2010B, issued October 27, 2010), the remaining balance of $127,930, presently available to support an issue of up to $550,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 323, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which as amended reads as follows:
[BOND 397.661] From State General Funds, $4,876,459 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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 $20,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231-232, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.222] From State General Funds, $335,960 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009- 2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.221] From State General Funds, $1,521,920 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 $11,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2010- 2011 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 164, 158, Act No. 684, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 948) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health 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 two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $166,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,051,643, presently available to support an issue of up to $12,310,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:

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That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From State General Funds, $15,233,023 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $178,310,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $136,800,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $11,686,824 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $572,808, presently available to support an issue of up to $6,705,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.302] From State General Funds, $12,259,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $143,505,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $114,200,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series

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2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $674,897, presently available to support an issue of up to $7,900,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.303] From State General Funds, $10,431,003 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $122,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $7,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $598,010 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $277,647, presently available to support an issue of up to $3,250,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.304] From State General Funds, $875,657 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $10,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $108,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $9,223,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009),the remaining balance of $375,760, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,400,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 160-161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.300] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $9,598,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $112,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $93,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $7,942,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $413,336, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,840,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $8,355,536 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $97,840,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $67,175,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $5,736,745 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,458,205, presently available to support an issue of up to $17,075,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 1] From State General Funds, $7,194,950 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $84,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $1,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $85,400 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $87,962, presently available to support an issue of up to $1,030,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 2] From State General Funds, $173,362 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $2,030,000 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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Section 52: Refunds 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 53: Leases 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 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. For authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50, the indented, bold-faced paragraphs following each Bond number are the lowest level of detail and constitute appropriations in accordance with Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III(a)(1) of the Georgia Constitution. The caption above the Bond number, the light-faced text immediately following the Bond number before the bold-faced text, and the lightfaced after the bold-faced text are information only.

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Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the rightmost column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, 53, and 54 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.

Section 55: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.

Section 56: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 57: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 4. HB 78, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator Hill of the 4th moved that HB 78 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, there was no objection, and HB 78 was immediately transmitted.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Senator Johnny Grant District 25 110-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Public Safety Higher Education Appropriations Health and Human Services State Institutions and Property

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To: Robert Ewing Secretary of the Senate
RE: Vote on HB 78 Please record my "Yes" vote for HB 78 Thank you, /s/ Johnny Grant

3/30/2011

Committees:

Senator Fran Millar

Education and Youth

District 40

Retirement

319-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

Health and Human Services

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

My vote for HB 78 is yes.

/s/ Fran Millar 3/30/11

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 189. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Maxwell of the 17th, Shaw of the 176th, Hembree of the 67th, Mitchell of the 88th 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 regarding insurance, so as to provide that no contract or agreement between a dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise

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communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental services; to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.

The President ordered HB 189 be dropped to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 261. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st 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 when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to provide an exemption for certain public records from disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd.

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:

Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

HB 261, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Bill Jackson District 24 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Economic Development Appropriations Ethics Natural Resources and the Environment Reapportionment and Redistricting Transportation Education and Youth

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/30/11

I Bill Jackson 24th do here by declare I vote Aye on HB 261

/s/ Bill Jackson

HB 266. By Representative Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11126 through 16-11-127.2, concerning carrying weapons, so as to authorize constables to be able to carry weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Chance 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:

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Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0. HB 266, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 189. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Maxwell of the 17th, Shaw of the 176th, Hembree of the 67th, Mitchell of the 88th 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 regarding insurance, so as to provide that no contract or agreement between a dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental services; to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.

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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Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

HB 189, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand in recess until 12:00 midnight, then adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011.
At 12:04 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 disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 78.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

Pursuant to an earlier adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned at 12:00 midnight.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, March 31, 2011
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 Bethel of the 54th 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 577.

By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Williams of the 4th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Whitfield County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 587.

By Representatives Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Snellville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 591.

By Representatives Hatfield of the 177th and Nimmer of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as

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HB 598. HB 600. HB 602.

amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to provide that citizens of the City of Waycross shall have the right to address or speak to the city commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the city commission at meetings of the city commission by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the city commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Sims of the 169th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3998), so as to modify provisions relating to the scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County, approved July 29, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 364), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3956), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Roberts of the 154th and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bacon County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3712), so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of its members; to provide for the qualification and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the appointment, duties, compensation, and removal of an elections supervisor; to provide for officers and equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of 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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HB 604.

By Representatives Hanner of the 148th and Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 607.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Benfield of the 85th, Oliver of the 83rd, Holcomb of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to impose certain requirements and limitations upon ad valorem taxes levied by DeKalb County to finance the provision of certain governmental services, known and cited as the "DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3548), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3548), so as to give the county the authority to reflect the ad valorem taxes for district services separately on the real estate tax statement; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 88.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Grant of the 25th, Brown of the 26th, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 134.

By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 9 of Title 34, and Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, workers' compensation, and trusts, respectively, so as make technical corrections, correct terminology, and update crossreferences reflecting the enactment of the guardianship and trust codes in recent legislative sessions; to allow natural guardians of children to consent on behalf of a beneficiary if there is no conflict of interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 214. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide definitions; to provide that it is illegal to provide or attempt to provide an inmate with a wireless handset; to provide that it is illegal for an inmate to possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain a wireless handset; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 252.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization and general requirements for the transaction of insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall determine if an insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for designation on the certificate of authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purpose.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 17.

By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 251.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of

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licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; 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 30.

By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 86.

By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a "qualified local government"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 96.

By Senators Golden of the 8th, Millar of the 40th and Bethel of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to provide that certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 108.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Unterman of the 45th, Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from

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the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 193.

By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 277. By Senator Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Poulan, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4367), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SR 521. By Senator Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to designate the Honor and Remember Flag as a national emblem of service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee.

SR 524. By Senators Unterman of the 45th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Congressional delegation to pursue an equitable, long-term resolution to the sustainable growth rate formula determining medicare reimbursements for Georgia physicians; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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SR 525. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Stoner of the 6th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Erosion and Sediment Control Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

SR 526. By Senator Hooks of the 14th: A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.

Senator Rogers of the 21st gave notice that at the proper time he would ask that SR 526 be engrossed.

The President entertained the motion for engrossment immediately.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the following resolution be engrossed:

SR 526. By Senator Hooks of the 14th: A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour
Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler
Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort
Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick Harbison
Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk
McKoon Y Millar
Miller Mullis

Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay
Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson
Unterman Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 23, nays 19; the motion lost, and SR 526 was not engrossed.
The President referred SR 526 to the Rules Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 577. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Williams of the 4th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Whitfield County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 587. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Snellville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 591. By Representatives Hatfield of the 177th and Nimmer of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to provide that citizens of the City of Waycross shall have the right to address or speak to the city commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the city commission at meetings of the city commission by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the city commissioners; 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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HB 598. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Sims of the 169th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3998), so as to modify provisions relating to the scheduling of meetings 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.
HB 600. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County, approved July 29, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 364), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3956), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the solicitor; 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.
HB 602. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Roberts of the 154th and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bacon County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3712), so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of its members; to provide for the qualification and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the appointment, duties, compensation, and removal of an elections supervisor; to provide for officers and equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of 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.
HB 604. By Representatives Hanner of the 148th and Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and

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impose duties on the authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 607. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Benfield of the 85th, Oliver of the 83rd, Holcomb of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to impose certain requirements and limitations upon ad valorem taxes levied by DeKalb County to finance the provision of certain governmental services, known and cited as the "DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3548), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3548), so as to give the county the authority to reflect the ad valorem taxes for district services separately on the real estate tax statement; to provide for applicability; 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.
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 414 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th 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 110 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Finance 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 95 HB 240 HB 382

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 168 Do Pass HB 325 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Heath 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 145 HB 343 HB 470

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

HB 303 HB 457 HB 489

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th 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:

HB 87 HB 162 HB 390

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 129 HB 238 HB 415

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hamrick of the 30th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State 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:

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HB 197 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st 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 80 HB 442 HB 574 HB 576 HB 582 SB 265

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 396 HB 573 HB 575 HB 581 HB 584 SB 267

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 87 HB 168 HB 343 HB 470

HB 95 HB 197 HB 382 HB 489

HB 110 HB 238 HB 390

HB 129 HB 240 HB 414

HB 145 HB 303 HB 415

HB 162 HB 325 HB 457

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.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert

Grant Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares

Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate

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Crosby Davenport Fort Ginn Goggans

Jones Ligon Loudermilk Millar Murphy

Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Brown Gooch McKoon Stoner

Davis Hamrick Miller Tolleson (Excused)

Golden Harbison (Excused) Mullis

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th introduced the chaplain of the day, Mr. Darrell Chaney of Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 513. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Abigail Taylor Shell, East Coweta High School's and Coweta County's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

SR 514. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Levi Young, East Coweta High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

SR 515. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kristen Michele Wooldridge, Newnan High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

SR 516. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ella Wells Taylor, Northgate High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

SR 517. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kelley Finger, Newnan High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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SR 518. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Gina Watkiss, The Heritage School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 519. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Aleisha Khan, The Heritage School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 520. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Sarah Ortega, Northgate High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 522. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Davis of the 22nd, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership; and for other purposes.
SR 523. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th, Grant of the 25th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Erroll B. Davis, Jr.; and for other purposes.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
Senator Hill of the 4th asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 78.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 78.

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Senator Albers of the 56th recognized Foster Care Support Foundation, commended by SR 485, adopted previously. Founder and Chairwoman Rachel Ewald addressed the Senate briefly.

The following message was 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 122.

By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Seay of the 34th recognized the Clayton State University Lady Lakers basketball team on their National Championship victory, commended by SR 502, adopted previously.

Senator Davenport of the 44th recognized the Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship, commended by SR 500, adopted previously. President Dr. Tim Hynes and Head Coach Dennis Cox addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th recognized the Henry County Water and Sewage Authority, commended by SR 457, adopted previously. Henry County Water and Sewage Authority General Manager Lindy Farmer addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Chance of the 16th recognized WrestleMania XXVII and declared March 30 through April 4, 2011, as WrestleMania Week in Georgia, commended by SR 367, adopted previously. Triple H addressed the Senate briefly.

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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

Thursday March 31, 2011 Thirty-seventh Legislative Day

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

SB 265

Thompson of the 5th Balfour of the 9th Henson of the 41st CITY OF LILBURN

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Lilburn, approved August 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4757), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 267

Bulloch of the 11th CITY OF COOLIDGE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 396

Thompson of the 5th Millar of the 40th Shafer of the 48th CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide a charter; to provide for 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 other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 442 HB 573 HB 574

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Unterman of the 45th Miller of the 49th HALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF GAINESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND CITY OF BUFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the continuation of an alternative method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales and use tax for educational purposes authorized under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution among the Hall County School District, City of Gainesville School District, and City of Buford Independent School District; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Golden of the 8th BROOKS COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Brooks County and provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish a certain board and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bethel of the 54th DALTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
A BILL to be entitled an Act to continue the Dalton Independent School System, the Dalton Independent School District, and the Board of Education for the Dalton Independent School System; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for elections, qualifications, posts, and terms of office of members of the board; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for meetings, organization, and procedures of the board; to provide for ad valorem taxation; to provide for resolutions, orders, rules, and regulations; to

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provide for existing rights, interests, obligations, and liabilities; to provide for submission under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bethel of the 54th CITY OF TUNNELL HILL REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnell Hill 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bethel of the 54th CITY OF VARNELL REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Varnell 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Murphy of the 27th Gooch of the 51st FORSYTH COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Ordinance and Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County December 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4701), and by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4319), so as to exempt the chief deputy clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County and the office manager of the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County from the application of the Forsyth County Civil Service System; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 582

Sims of the 12th TOWN OF PARROTT

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Parrott; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 584

Butterworth of the 50th CITY OF HARTWELL

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hartwell, approved April 6, 1992, (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5476), so as to change the process for the appointment of committee members, committee chairpersons, and officers of the city council; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby
Davenport Davis

Y Grant Hamrick
E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman 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.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Hardie Davis

Interstate Cooperation

District 22

Economic Development

327-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Ethics

Atlanta, GA 30334

Finance

Insurance and Labor

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/31/11

Please register a yea vote on the Local Consent Calendar for Senator Davis - District 22

/s/ Hardie Davis

Committees:

Senator Fran Millar

Education and Youth

District 40

Retirement

319-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

Health and Human Services

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I voted yes on local consent calendar 3/31/11

/s/ Fran Millar

HB 40 HB 49 HB 125 HB 214 HB 225 HB 277 HB 280 HB 292 HB 323 HB 339 HB 421 HB 503

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SENATE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 THIRTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Chief's Law; enact (S JUDY-32nd) Benton-31st
Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name (H ED-50th) Walker-107th
Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; meetings; change certain provisions (Substitute)(AG&CA-11th) Dickson-6th
Public Health, Department of; establish (Substitute)(H&HS-45th) Channell-116th
Agriculture; state promote sustainable agriculture; provide (AG&CA-11th) Holmes-125th
Hunting; baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; regulate; change provisions (NR&E-11th) Shaw-176th
Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide (Substitute)(RI&U-48th) Harbin-118th
Employment security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions (I&L-8th) Hembree-67th
Motor vehicle; time of perfection of security interest; change (B&FI-27th) Harden-28th
Emergency powers; challenge of quarantine or vaccination order; revise courts; provisions (JUDY-13th) Welch-110th
Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions (Substitute)(JUDY-25th) Welch-110th
Sexual offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide (Substitute) (JUDY-30th) Carter-175th
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 40. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, Buckner of the 130th and Kaiser of the 59th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that engine coolant or antifreeze sold in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for a limitation on liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 32nd.

Senator Hill of the 32nd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 40 by striking on line 38 "package or container of antifreeze" and inserting in lieu thereof "package, bill of lading, receipt or container of antifreeze"

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Hill of the 32nd amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort

Y Grant Hamrick
E Harbison N Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
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Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 4.

HB 40, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Mae T. Morgan.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 49. By Representatives Walker of the 107th, Davis of the 109th and Maddox of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Butterworth of the 50th.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 49 by inserting after "references to reflect such name change;" on line 5 the following: to name a certain technical college;
By redesignating Section 4 as Section 5 and inserting after Section 3 the following: SECTION 4.
That technical college with campuses located in Dublin and Sandersville, which is part of the Technical College System of Georgia and was created as the result of the merger of the Heart of Georgia Technical College and the Sandersville Technical College, shall be known as the Oconee Regional Technical College.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tolleson amendment #1 was adopted.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 1. HB 49, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Rogers of the 21st

Staton of the 18th

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; 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 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, is amended by adding a new article as follows:
"ARTICLE 4
36-91-100. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Affected local government' means any county, municipality, or consolidated government in which water storage facilities of a project are located or proposed to be located, which will receive for local use water or services from such project, or which, under a service delivery agreement entered into pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36, provides or is authorized to provide within an area water facilities or services similar to water facilities and services proposed to be provided by a project in such area. (2) 'Lead local authority' means the sole local governing authority or local authority participating in a project or the local governing authority or local authority designated pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 36-91-102. (3) 'Local authority' means any local water authority created by Act of the General Assembly, any authority created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 62 of Title 36, and any authority created by a county, municipality, or consolidated government which provides water, sewer, or waste-water treatment services. (4) 'Local governing authority' means any county, municipality, or consolidated government. (5) 'Project' has the meaning provided by paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-5-471 and includes environmental facilities as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 50-23-4.

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36-91-101. (a) Local governing authorities and local authorities shall be authorized to enter into contracts provided for by this article with private persons, firms, associations, or corporations providing for or delegating the responsibility for procuring all permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county or municipality of this state as necessary or required for the purpose of constructing projects within this state, and to plan, finance, construct, acquire, lease, operate, or maintain such projects or cause such projects to be planned, financed, constructed, acquired, leased, operated, or maintained. Such contracts may provide for the reimbursement to the private person, firm, association, or corporation of costs and expenses associated with the execution thereof through service payments, user fees, purchase payments, and such other consideration as the local governing authority or local authority may deem appropriate. Such contracts may provide for the assumption by such local governing authority or local authority of such projects, permits, licenses, and permissions at such times as appropriate for the construction of the project or as otherwise agreed upon. (b) A local governing authority or local authority may take any action to obtain federal, state, or local assistance for a project that serves the public purpose of this article and may enter into any contracts required to receive such assistance. A local governing authority or local authority may determine that it serves the public purpose of this article for all or any portion of the costs of a project to be paid, directly or indirectly, from the proceeds of a grant or loan made by the federal, state, or local government or any instrumentality thereof. A local governing authority or local authority may agree to make grants or loans to the operator of a project from time to time from amounts received from the federal, state, or local government or any agency or instrumentality thereof. (c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to delegate the power of eminent domain to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this article. Any local governing authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the purpose of acquiring any property or interests therein to the extent that such action serves the public purpose of this article.
36-91-102. (a) In addition to other methods of procurement authorized by law, local governing authorities and local authorities shall be authorized to utilize the procedures of this article to provide for the planning, finance, construction, acquisition, leasing, operation, and maintenance of projects. The provisions of this article shall be an alternative to such other methods to be exercised at the option of each local governing authority or local authority. (b) After identifying or being informed of any project that may be suitable for utilization of the procedures of this article, one or more local governing authorities and local authorities may participate in consideration and implementation of a project.

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Where more than one local governing authority or local authority agrees to participate in consideration or implementation of a project, the participants shall designate one of their number to be the lead local authority for purposes of implementing the procedures of this article; provided, however, that not less than one representative of each such participating local governing authority or local authority, as agreed to by such local governing authorities or local authorities, shall have the right to participate in all aspects of such implementation.
(c)(1) The lead local authority shall evaluate a project to determine, in the judgment of the lead local authority, appropriate or desirable levels of state, local, and private participation in financing, constructing, and operating such project. In making such determinations, the lead local authority shall seek the advice and input of affected local governments and is encouraged to seek the advice and input of the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, affected local governing authorities, applicable planning organizations, and the private financial and construction sectors. (2) The lead local authority shall be authorized to issue a written request for proposals indicating the scope of the project, the proposed financial participations in the project, and the factors that will be used in evaluating the proposals as well as the relative importance of the evaluation factors, and containing or incorporating by reference other applicable contractual terms and conditions, including any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required of the contractor. Public notice of such request for proposal shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting the legal notice on the websites of each participating local governing authority and local authority in substantially the same manner utilized by such authority to solicit requests for proposals, with a copy of such notice provided simultaneously to each affected local government. (3) Upon receipt of a proposal or proposals responsive to the request for proposals, the lead local authority shall accept written public comment, solicited in the same manner as provided for notice of proposals, for a period of 30 days beginning at least ten days after the date set for receipt of proposals. In addition, the lead local authority shall hold at least one public hearing on such proposals within the jurisdiction of each participating local governing authority, participating local authority, or affected local government not later than the conclusion of the period for public comment.
(4)(A) The lead local authority, acting by and through a designated representative appointed for such purposes, and with the participation of any designated representatives of other participating local governing authorities or local authorities, shall engage in individual discussions with each respondent deemed fully qualified, responsible, and suitable on the basis of initial responses and with emphasis on professional competence and ability to meet the level of private financial participation called for by the local governing authority. Repetitive informal interviews shall be permissible. Any affected local governments shall receive ten days notice of any such individual discussions and interviews and may participate through an appointed representative. In the event that the Georgia Environmental

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Finance Authority or any other state authority or agency agrees to consider or participate in the project, a representative of such authority or agency appointed by such authority or agency may participate in such discussions and interviews. (B) At the discussion stage, the representatives may discuss estimates of total project costs, including, but not limited to, life cycle costing and nonbinding estimates of price for services. Discussions conducted with respondents pursuant to this subparagraph shall not be public meetings subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. Proprietary information or trade secrets may be designated by a respondent as subject to one or more exemptions from public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 50-18-72, but such designation shall not be binding on the participating local governing authorities, local authorities, and affected local governments unless consistent with applicable law.
(C)(i) At the conclusion of the discussion stage, on the basis of evaluation factors published in the request for proposal and all information developed in the selection process, the designated representative, with the input of the representatives of any other participating entity and in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50, shall select in the order of preference one or more respondents whose qualifications and proposed services are deemed most meritorious. (ii) Negotiations shall then be conducted by the designated representative with the selected respondents. A representative of any participating local governing authority, participating local authority, and participating state agency or authority shall have the right to notice of and participation in such negotiations. Negotiations conducted with selected respondents pursuant to this division shall not be public meetings subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. (D) The designated representative shall select for approval by the lead local authority the respondent for project implementation based upon contract terms that are the most satisfactory and advantageous to the participating local governing authorities and local authorities based upon a thorough assessment of value and the ability of the final project's characteristics to meet the goals of the participating local governing authorities and local authorities, consistent with applicable state-wide and regional water plans and local comprehensive plans. Before making such selection, the designated representative shall consult in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50 with the representatives of any participating local governing authority, participating local authority, participating state agency or authority, and affected local government. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the terms and conditions for multiple awards are included in the request for proposal, the lead local authority may award contracts to more than one respondent. Should the lead local authority determine in writing that only one respondent is fully qualified, or that one respondent is clearly more highly qualified and suitable than the others under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that respondent. (E) Upon approval of the selection by the lead local authority, a contract or

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contracts not exceeding 50 years in duration may be entered into with the selected respondents on behalf of all participating entities, subject to approval by each such participating entity and by each affected local government. (5) A dispute over the award of a contract under this article shall be resolved by the filing of a petition in the superior court of the county in which the lead local authority is located within 30 days of the awarding of such contract and shall be determined through the use of a special master appointed by the judge of the superior court of the county in which the lead local authority is located. The decision of the special master with regard to such dispute shall be appealable for a de novo review to the superior court of the county in which the lead local authority is located within 30 days following the decision of the special master. Neither the special master nor the superior court shall be authorized to enjoin or otherwise delay or suspend the execution of the contract and any work to be performed under such contract. (6) Nothing in this Code section shall require the designated representatives, the lead local authority, or any local governing authority, local authority, or state agency or authority to continue negotiations or discussions arising out of any request for proposal. (7) Every local governing authority and local authority shall be authorized to promulgate reasonable rules or regulations to assist in its evaluation of proposals and to implement the purposes of this article. (d) No public officer, employee, or member of a local governing authority or local authority, with respect to contracts of such local governing authority or local authority, or the General Assembly shall serve as an agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under a contract or negotiating a contract provided for by this article for three years after leaving his or her position as a public officer, employee, or member of the local governing authority, local authority, or the General Assembly."
SECTION 2. Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, is amended by adding a new Code Section as follows:
"50-23-28.2. (a) Those definitions made applicable to Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 by Code Section 36-91-100 shall be applicable to this Code section. (b) The division may evaluate any project to determine, in the judgment of the division, appropriate or desirable levels of state or private participation in such project. In identifying any such project and making such determination, the division shall seek the advice and input of the affected local governments and shall be authorized to seek and receive advice and input from local authorities and the private financial and construction sectors. The division may also propose projects to local governing authorities and local authorities as appropriate for the procedures of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36. The division shall be authorized to consult with local governing

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authorities and local authorities regarding its conclusions with respect to projects subject to this subsection. (c) Local governing authorities and local authorities participating in the consideration of a project may, by mutual consent, request in writing that the division participate in the project in any capacity authorized by law, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-23-5 and Code Section 50-23-6. The participating local governments and local authorities may request in writing that the division serve as the lead local authority for such project, and if the division accedes to such request, the division shall assume all of the duties and responsibilities of the lead local authority pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, for itself and on behalf of such local governing authorities and local authorities, subject to the conditions and limitations of such article. (d) In addition to the conditions and limitations of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, the following shall be applicable to the division when acting pursuant to this Code section:
(1) Public notice of any request for proposals shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting a legal notice on the website of the Department of Administrative Services; (2) The designated representative of the lead local authority, when the division is such lead local authority, shall be the director; (3) No contract awarded under this subsection shall be operative until the governing authority of each participating local governing authority and local authority and each affected local government has approved the contract; (4) For any project for which participation or a lead local authority role is determined by the division to be feasible and appropriate, the division may perform management, technical, consultative, training, educational, and other project development and promotion activities, subject to availability of funds from the Georgia Reservoir Fund established by Code Section 50-23-28, approval by the executive director of the authority, and the requirement that the fund be fully compensated by any private owner of the project for such expenditures; and (5) Any project financed or constructed in whole or in part by the division shall be subject to environmental and development restrictions imposed on projects of the division by law. (e) In discharging its duties and responsibilities under this Code section, the division: (1) Shall to the maximum extent feasible expedite the issuance of the permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county, municipality, consolidated government, or local agency or authority of this state necessary and convenient for the purposes of this article; (2) May enter into lease, use, or water supply agreements with the owner or operator of any project or water facility; (3) May lease to an owner or operator of a project any state-owned facilities or property which the division is managing in connection with a project;

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(4) May utilize the competitive bidding and competitive sealed proposal procedures adopted by the Department of Administrative Services under Code Section 50-5-67 and regulations promulgated pursuant to the authority thereof; and (5) May enter into agreements with local governing authorities, local authorities, or an owner or operator or proposed operator of a project, setting fees to be paid to the division or the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of enabling the division or the Department of Natural Resources to expedite or enhance the state or federal regulatory process. (f) The director shall be authorized to delegate such duties and responsibilities under this Code section as he or she deems appropriate from time to time; provided, however, that the final approval of state projects and contracts provided for in this article shall be by action of the director. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to delegate the power of eminent domain to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this Code section. The state and any local government may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the purpose of acquiring any property or interests therein to the extent that such action serves the public purpose of this Code section. (h) All affected local governments which approve a project shall have agreed, by reason of such approval, to amend and to have amended, consistent with such approval, any service delivery strategy agreement required by Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 to which they are a party. (i)(1) With respect to contracts of such state agency or authority, no employee, officer, or member of any state agency or authority or board thereof shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member. (2) No employee, officer, or member of the General Assembly shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member. (3) With respect to contracts of such local governing authority or local authority, no employee, officer, or member of any local governing authority or local authority shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 122.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch
Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 49, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 122.
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 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

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The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives England of the 108th, Jones of the 46th, and O`Neal of the 146th.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 125. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Bulloch of the 11th.
The Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to HB 125:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide for certain agriculture related authorities and advisory commissions; to amend Part 8 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, so as to change certain provisions relating to creation of the authority and its membership, vacancies, compensation and reimbursement, and recordkeeping; to change certain provisions relating to authorization for department construction and acquisition of projects; to redesignate the provisions of said part as a new chapter in Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture; to amend said Title 2 so as to make certain editorial revisions; to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission and its membership, powers and duties, and automatic repeal of provisions related thereto, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to extend an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, is amended in Chapter 3 by deleting the reservations of Code Sections 2-3-1 through 2-3-12.
SECTION 2. Part 8 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, is amended by revising Code

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Section 12-3-472, relating to creation of the authority and its membership, vacancies, compensation and reimbursement, and recordkeeping, as follows:
"12-3-472. (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Agricultural Exposition 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, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of this state. (b) The authority shall consist of ten members, including nine appointed members and the Commissioner of Agriculture, ex officio. Initially, appointed members shall serve staggered terms of office as follows: two members for one year, two members for two years, two members for three years, and three members for four years. Thereafter, each appointed member shall serve for a term of four years. All appointed members shall be appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate, and shall serve until the appointment and qualification of a successor. The members appointed by the Governor shall be selected from the state at large but shall be representative of all of the geographic areas of the state. Such members also shall represent the state's agriculture and business interests. The Governor is authorized to appoint 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, as members of the authority, and any person so appointed is authorized to serve as a member of the authority. (c) All successors to appointed members shall be appointed in the same manner as original appointments. Vacancies in office of appointed members 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 appointed members of the authority shall receive 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. (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 Natural Resources Agriculture for administrative purposes only."

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SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 12-3-484, relating to authorization for department construction and acquisition of projects, as follows:
"12-3-484. The Department of Natural Resources Agriculture is authorized to construct, erect, acquire, and own the project, as defined in this part. The costs of any such project may be paid from the proceeds of state general obligation or guaranteed revenue debt. The department is authorized to contract with the authority, the State Properties Commission, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, or with any other department, agency, commission, board, official, or person for the construction, operation, maintenance, funding, design, or use of such project."
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended by redesignating Code Sections 12-3-470 through 12-3-484 as Code Sections 2-3-1 through 2-3-15, composing a new Chapter 3 in said Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and by reserving the former Part 8 designation in said Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12.
SECTION 5. Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission and its membership, powers and duties, and the automatic repeal of provisions related thereto, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) and subsection (f) as follows:
"(e)(1) The commission 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 Code section. The commission shall meet upon the call of either co-chairperson. The commission shall meet not less than two nor more than four times at least once annually." "(f) This part shall stand repealed on December 31, 2012 2016."
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone
Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 125, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 214. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, England of the 108th, Sheldon of the 105th, Cooper of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 214:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to create the Hemophilia Advisory Board; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for duties, reporting, membership, and the selection of officers; to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; 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:
PART I Hemophilia Advisory Board Act.
SECTION 1-1. Parts I and II of this Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Hemophilia Advisory Board Act."
SECTION 1-2. The General Assembly finds that hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are devastating health conditions that can cause serious financial, social, and emotional hardships for patients and their families. Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are incurable, so appropriate lifetime care and treatment are necessities for maintaining optimum health. Advancements in drug therapies are allowing individuals greater latitude in managing their conditions, fostering independence, and minimizing chronic complications. As a result, individuals are living longer and are healthier and more productive. However, the rarity of these disorders coupled with the delicate processes of producing clotting factor concentrates makes treating these disorders extremely costly. It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish an advisory board to provide expert advice to the state on health and insurance policies, plans, and programs that impact individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
PART II Creation of the Hemophilia Advisory Board.
SECTION 2-1. Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"31-1-12. (a) The commissioner of public health in conjunction with the commissioner of community health shall establish an independent advisory board known as the Hemophilia Advisory Board.
(b)(1) The following persons shall serve as nonvoting members of the Hemophilia Advisory Board:
(A) The commissioner of public health or a designee; and (B) The commissioner of community health or a designee. (2) The following voting members shall be appointed by the commissioner of public health, in consultation with the commissioner of community health, and shall serve a three-year term: (A) One member who is a board certified physician licensed, practicing, and currently treating individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders and who specializes in the treatment of these individuals; (B) One member who is a nurse licensed, practicing, and currently treating individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; (C) One member who is a social worker licensed, practicing, and currently treating individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; (D) One member who is a representative of a federally funded hemophilia treatment center in this state; (E) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization that has, as its primary purpose, the provision of services to the population of this state with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; (F) One member who is a person who has hemophilia; (G) One member who is a caregiver of a person who has hemophilia; and (H) One member who is a person who has a bleeding disorder other than hemophilia or who is a caregiver of a person who has a bleeding disorder other than hemophilia. (3) The Hemophilia Advisory Board may also have up to five additional nonvoting members as determined appropriate by the commissioner and the commissioner of community health. These nonvoting members may be persons with, or caregivers of a person with, hemophilia or other bleeding disorder or persons experienced in the diagnosis, treatment, care, and support of individuals with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. (c)(1) Board members shall elect from among the voting board members a presiding officer. The presiding officer retains all voting rights. (2) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting held by the Hemophilia Advisory Board. (3) If there is a vacancy on the Hemophilia Advisory Board, such position shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (4) Members of the Hemophilia Advisory Board shall receive no compensation for service on the Hemophilia Advisory Board. (d) The Hemophilia Advisory Board shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the

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commissioner, the commissioner of community health, or the presiding officer and follow all policies and procedures of Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open and public meetings. (e) The department shall provide reasonably necessary administrative support for Hemophilia Advisory Board activities. (f) The Hemophilia Advisory Board shall review and make recommendations to the commissioner and the commissioner of community health with regard to issues that affect the health and wellness of persons living with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Proposed legislative or administrative changes to policies and programs that are integral to the health and wellness of individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; (2) Standards of care and treatment for persons living with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, taking into consideration the federal and state standards of care guidelines developed by state and national organizations, including, but not limited to, the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the National Hemophilia Foundation; (3) The development of community based initiatives to increase awareness of care and treatment for persons living with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; and (4) The coordination of public and private support networking systems. (g) The Hemophilia Advisory Board shall, no later than six months after the effective date of this Code section, and annually thereafter, submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations. Annually thereafter, the commissioner of public health, in consultation with the commissioner of community health, shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the status of implementing the recommendations as proposed by the Hemophilia Advisory Board. The reports shall be made public and shall be subject to public review and comment."
PART III Creation of the Department of Public Health.
SECTION 3-1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 2A
31-2A-1. (a) There is created the Board of Public Health which shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Public Health. The powers, functions, and duties of the Board of Community Health as they existed on June 30, 2011, with regard to the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement, unless otherwise provided in this Act, are transferred to the Board of Public Health effective July 1, 2011. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor and

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confirmed by the Senate. (b) The Governor shall designate the initial terms of the members of the board as follows: three members shall be appointed for one year; three members shall be appointed for two years; and three members shall be appointed for three years. Thereafter, all succeeding appointments shall be for three-year terms from the expiration of the previous term. (c) Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment by the Governor in the same manner as the appointment to the position on the board which becomes vacant. An appointment to fill a vacancy other than by expiration of a term of office shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. (d) Members of the board may be removed from office under the same conditions for removal from office of members of professional licensing boards provided in Code Section 43-1-17. (e) There shall be a chairperson of the board elected by and from the membership of the board who shall be the presiding officer of the board. (f) The members of the board shall receive the same daily expense allowance and reimbursement of expenses as provided in Code Section 45-7-21 for members of other state boards.
31-2A-2. (a) There is created a Department of Public Health. The powers, functions, and duties of the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement of the Department of Community Health as they existed on June 30, 2011, unless otherwise provided in this Act, are transferred to the Department of Public Health effective July 1, 2011. (b) There is created the position of commissioner of public health. The commissioner shall be the chief administrative officer of the department and be both appointed and removed by the Governor. Subject to the general policy established by the board, the commissioner shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the department. (c) There shall be created in the department such divisions as may be found necessary for its effective operation. The commissioner shall have the power to allocate and reallocate functions among the divisions within the department.
31-2A-3. (a) The Department of Public Health shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Community Health that are in effect on June 30, 2011, or scheduled to go into effect on or after July 1, 2011, and which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 and shall further succeed to any rights, privileges, entitlements, obligations, and duties of the Department of Community Health that are in effect on June 30, 2011, which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures,

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and administrative orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the Department of Public Health by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law. (b) The rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions as identified by the Office of Planning and Budget entered into before July 1, 2011, by the Department of Community Health which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 shall continue to exist; and none of these rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties are impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions to the Department of Public Health. In all such instances, the Department of Public Health shall be substituted for the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Public Health shall succeed to the rights and duties under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions. (c) All persons employed by the Department of Community Health in capacities which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 on June 30, 2011, shall, on July 1, 2011, become employees of the Department of Public Health in similar capacities, as determined by the commissioner of public health. Such employees shall be subject to the employment practices and policies of the Department of Public Health on and after July 1, 2011, but the compensation and benefits of such transferred employees shall not be reduced as a result of such transfer. Employees who are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board and thereby under the State Personnel Administration and who are transferred to the department shall retain all existing rights under the State Personnel Administration. Accrued annual and sick leave possessed by the transferred employees on June 30, 2011, shall be retained by such employees as employees of the Department of Public Health. (d) On July 1, 2011, the Department of Public Health shall receive custody of the state owned real property in the custody of the Department of Community Health on June 30, 2011, and which pertains to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2.
31-2A-4. The Department of Public Health shall safeguard and promote the health of the people of this state and is empowered to employ all legal means appropriate to that end. Illustrating, without limiting, the foregoing grant of authority, the department is empowered to:
(1) Provide epidemiological investigations and laboratory facilities and services in the detection and control of disease, disorders, and disabilities and to provide research, conduct investigations, and disseminate information concerning reduction in the incidence and proper control of disease, disorders, and disabilities; (2) Forestall and correct physical, chemical, and biological conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health; (3) Regulate and require the use of sanitary facilities at construction sites and places

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of public assembly and to regulate persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the rental and service of portable chemical toilets; (4) Isolate and treat persons afflicted with a communicable disease who are either unable or unwilling to observe the department's rules and regulations for the suppression of such disease and to establish, to that end, complete or modified quarantine, surveillance, or isolation of persons and animals exposed to a disease communicable to man; (5) Procure and distribute drugs and biologicals and purchase services from clinics, laboratories, hospitals, and other health facilities and, when authorized by law, to acquire and operate such facilities; (6) Cooperate with agencies and departments of the federal government and of the state by supplying consultant services in medical and hospital programs and in the health aspects of civil defense, emergency preparedness, and emergency response; (7) Prevent, detect, and relieve physical defects and deformities; (8) Promote the prevention, early detection, and control of problems affecting the dental and oral health of the citizens of Georgia; (9) Contract with county boards of health to assist in the performance of services incumbent upon them under Chapter 3 of this title and, in the event of grave emergencies of more than local peril, to employ whatever means may be at its disposal to overcome such emergencies; (10) Contract and execute releases for assistance in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and to supply services which are within its purview to perform; (11) Enter into or upon public or private property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting same to determine the presence of disease and conditions deleterious to health or to determine compliance with health laws and rules, regulations, and standards thereunder; (12) Establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for laboratory services provided, schedules to be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such laboratory services, provided no person shall be denied services on the basis of his or her inability to pay. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. The individual who requests the services authorized in this paragraph, or the individual for whom the laboratory services authorized in this paragraph are performed, shall be responsible for payment of the service fees. As used in this paragraph, the term 'individual' means a natural person or his or her responsible health benefit policy or Title XVIII, XIX, or XXI of the federal Social Security Act of 1935; and (13) Exchange data with the Department of Community Health for purposes of health improvement and fraud prevention for programs operated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to mutually agreed upon data sharing agreements and in accordance with federal confidentiality laws relating to health care.

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31-2A-5. (a) There is created in the department the Office of Women's Health. Attached to the office shall be an 11 member advisory council. The members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be representative of major public and private agencies and organizations in the state and shall be experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in women's health issues. Each member shall be appointed for two years and until his or her successor is appointed. The members shall be eligible to succeed themselves. The council shall elect its chairperson from among the councilmembers for a term of two years. The Governor may name an honorary chairperson of the council. (b) The Office of Women's Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the General Assembly, the board, the department, and all other state agencies in matters relating to women's health. In particular, the office shall:
(1) Raise awareness of women's nonreproductive health issues; (2) Inform and engage in prevention and education activities relating to women's nonreproductive health issues; (3) Serve as a clearing-house for women's health information for purposes of planning and coordination; (4) Issue reports of the office's activities and findings; and (5) Develop and distribute a state comprehensive plan to address women's health issues. (c) The council shall meet upon the call of its chairperson, the board, or the commissioner.
31-2A-6. (a) The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to effect prevention, abatement, and correction of situations and conditions which, if not promptly checked, would militate against the health of the people of this state. Such rules and regulations shall be adapted to the purposes intended, within the purview of the powers and duties imposed upon the department by this chapter, and supersede conflicting rules, regulations, and orders adopted pursuant to the authority of Chapter 3 of this title. (b) The department upon application or petition may grant variances and waivers to specific rules and regulations which establish standards for facilities or entities regulated by the department as follows:
(1) The department may authorize departure from the literal requirements of a rule or regulation by granting a variance upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the particular rule or regulation that is the subject of the variance request should not be applied as written because strict application would cause undue hardship. The applicant or petitioner additionally must show that adequate standards affording protection of health, safety, and care exist and will be met in lieu of the exact requirements of the rule or regulation in question; (2) The department may dispense entirely with the enforcement of a rule or

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regulation by granting a waiver upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the purpose of the rule or regulation is met through equivalent standards affording equivalent protection of health, safety, and care; (3) The department may grant waivers and variances to allow experimentation and demonstration of new and innovative approaches to delivery of services upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the intended protections afforded by the rule or regulation which is the subject of the request are met and that the innovative approach has the potential to improve service delivery; (4) Waivers or variances which affect an entire class of facilities may only be approved by the Board of Public Health and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the board. A notice of the proposed variance or waiver affecting an entire class of facilities shall be made in accordance with the requirements for notice of rule making in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; or (5) Variances or waivers which affect only one facility in a class may be approved or denied by the department and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the department. The department shall maintain a record of such action and shall make this information available to the board and all other persons who request it. (c) The department may exempt classes of facilities from regulation when, in the department's judgment, regulation would not permit the purpose intended or the class of facilities is subject to similar requirements under other rules and regulations. Such exemptions shall be provided in rules and regulations promulgated by the board.
31-2A-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (b) The department may receive from any law enforcement agency conviction data that is relevant to a person whom the department, its contractors, or a district or county health agency is considering as a final selectee for employment in a position the duties of which involve direct care, treatment, custodial responsibilities, or any combination thereof for its clients. The department may also receive conviction data which is relevant to a person whom the department, its contractors, or a district or county health agency is considering as a final selectee for employment in a position if, in the judgment of the department, a final employment decision regarding the selectee can only be made by a review of conviction data in relation to the particular duties of the position and the security and safety of clients, the general public, or other employees. (c) The department shall establish a uniform method of obtaining conviction data under subsection (b) of this Code section which shall be applicable to the department and its contractors. Such uniform method shall require the submission to the Georgia Crime Information Center of fingerprints and the records search fee in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of its own

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records and records to which it has access. After receiving the fingerprints and fee, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the department in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. (d) All conviction data received shall be for the exclusive purpose of making employment decisions or decisions concerning individuals in the care of the department and shall be privileged and shall not be released or otherwise disclosed to any other person or agency. Immediately following the employment decisions or upon receipt of the conviction data, all such conviction data collected by the department or its agent shall be maintained by the department or agent pursuant to laws regarding and the rules or regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as is applicable. Penalties for the unauthorized release or disclosure of any conviction data shall be as prescribed pursuant to laws regarding and rules or regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as is applicable. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to allow criminal history information, including arrest and conviction date, to be released or disclosed to any individual, including members of county boards of health, who is not directly involved in the hiring process. (e) The department may promulgate written rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. (f) The department may receive from any law enforcement agency criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, and any and all other information which it may be provided pursuant to state or federal law which is relevant to any person in the care of the department. The department shall establish a uniform method of obtaining criminal history information under this subsection. Such method shall require the submission to the Georgia Crime Information Center of fingerprints together with any required records search fee in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit the fingerprints submitted by the department to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. Such method shall also permit the submission of the names alone of such persons to the proper law enforcement agency for a name based check of such person's criminal history information as maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In such circumstances, the department shall submit fingerprints of those persons together with any required records search fee to the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 15 calendar days of the date of the name based check on that person. The fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center in accordance with Code Section 35-335. Following the submission of such fingerprints, the department may receive the criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, relevant to such person. (g) The department shall be authorized to conduct a name or descriptor based check of

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any person's criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, and other information from the Georgia Crime Information Center regarding any adult person who provides care or is in contact with persons under the care of the department without the consent of such person and without fingerprint comparison to the fullest extent permissible by federal and state law."
SECTION 3-2. Code Sections 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-2-10, 31-2-12, 31-2-13, 31-2-17, 31-2-17.1, and 31-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health as the agency of the state for receipt and administration of federal and other funds, studies and surveys of programs, venue of actions against the department or board, standards for sewage management systems, rules and regulations governing operation of land disposal sites for septic tank waste from one business, a diabetes coordinator, the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program, and the director of the Division of Public Health, respectively, are redesignated and amended as follows:
"31-2-7. 31-2A-8. The department is designated and empowered as the agency of this state to apply for, receive, and administer grants and donations for health purposes from the federal government and from any of its departments, agencies, and instrumentalities; from appropriations of the state; and from any other sources in conformity with law, including but not limited to Code Section 49-4-152. The department shall have the authority to prescribe the purposes for which such funds may be used in order to:
(1) Provide, extend, and improve maternal and child health services; (2) Locate children already disabled or suffering from conditions leading to a disability and provide for such children medical, surgical, corrective, and other services and to provide for facilities for diagnosis, hospitalization, and aftercare; (3) Advance the prevention and control of cancer and of venereal, tubercular, and other diseases; (4) Forestall and correct conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health; (5) Conduct programs which lie within the scope and the power of the department relating to industrial hygiene, control of ionizing radiation, occupational health, water quality, water pollution control, and planning and development of water resources; (6) Administer grants-in-aid to assist in the construction of publicly owned and operated general and special medical facilities; (7) Conduct programs:
(A) Relating to chronic illness; (B) Relating to the dental and oral health of the people of this state which are appropriate to the purpose of the department; and (C) Relating to the physical health of the people of this state which are appropriate to the purpose of the department; and (8) Develop the health aspects of emergency preparedness and emergency response. When a plan is required to be approved by any department, agency, or instrumentality

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of the federal government as condition precedent to the making of grants for health purposes, the department, as agent of this state, is directed to formulate, submit, and secure approval of that plan and thereafter, upon its approval and the receipt of funds payable thereunder, to carry the plan into effect in accordance with its terms, applying thereto the funds so received as well as other applicable amounts from whatever source.
31-2-8. 31-2A-9. The department, from time to time, shall make or cause to be made studies and surveys to determine the quality, scope, and reach of its programs.
31-2-10. 31-2A-10. Actions at law and in equity against the department, the board, or any of its members predicated upon omissions or acts done in their official capacity or under color thereof shall be brought in the appropriate county; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed as waiving the immunity of the state to be sued without its consent.
31-2-12. 31-2A-11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Chamber system' means a system of chambers with each chamber being a molded polyolefin plastic, arch shaped, hollow structure with an exposed bottom area and solid top and louvered sidewall for infiltration of effluent into adjoining bottom and sidewall soil areas. Chambers may be of different sizes and configurations to obtain desired surface areas. (2) 'Conventional system' means a system traditionally used composed of perforated pipe surrounded by gravel or stone masking for the infiltration of effluent into adjoining bottom and side soil areas. (3) 'On-site sewage management system' means a sewage management system other than a public or community sewage treatment system serving one or more buildings, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, residences, or other facilities designed or used for human occupancy or congregation. Such term shall include, without limitation, conventional and chamber septic tank systems, privies, and experimental and alternative on-site sewage management systems which are designed to be physically incapable of a surface discharge of effluent that may be approved by the department. (4) 'Prior approved system' means only a chamber system or conventional system or component of such system which is designed to be physically incapable of a surface discharge of effluent and which was properly approved pursuant to subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section, as such Code section became law on April 19, 1994, for use according to manufacturers' recommendations, prior to April 14, 1997. (5) 'Unsatisfactory service' means documented substandard performance as compared to other approved systems or components. (b) The department shall have the authority as it deems necessary and proper to adopt state-wide regulations for on-site sewage management systems, including but not

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limited to experimental and alternative systems. The department is authorized to require that any such on-site sewage management system be examined and approved prior to allowing the use of such system in the state; provided, however, that any prior approved system shall continue to be approved for installation in every county of the state pursuant to the manufacturer's recommendations, including sizing of no less than 50 percent of trench length of a conventional system designed for equal flows in similar soil conditions. Upon written request of one-half or more of the health districts in the state, the department is authorized to require the reexamination of any such system or component thereof, provided that documentation is submitted indicating unsatisfactory service of such system or component thereof. Before any such examination or reexamination, the department may require the person, persons, or organization manufacturing or marketing the system to reimburse the department or its agent for the reasonable expenses of such examination.
(c)(1) This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the governing authority of any county or municipality in the state from adopting and enforcing codes at the local level; provided, however, that no county, municipality, or state agency may require any certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper who has executed and deposited a bond as authorized in paragraph (2) of this subsection to give or furnish or execute any code compliance bond or similar bond for the purpose of ensuring that all construction, installation, or modifications are made or completed in compliance with the county or municipal ordinances or building and construction codes. (2) In order to protect the public from damages arising from any work by a certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper, which work that fails to comply with any state construction codes or with the ordinances or building and construction codes adopted by any county or municipal corporation, any such certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper may execute and deposit with the judge of the probate court in the county of his or her principal place of business a bond in the sum of $10,000.00. Such bond shall be a cash bond of $10,000.00 or executed by a surety authorized and qualified to write surety bonds in the State of Georgia and shall be approved by the local county or municipal health department. Such bond shall be conditioned upon all work done or supervised by such certificate holder complying with the provisions of any state construction codes or any ordinances or building and construction codes of any county or municipal corporation wherein the work is performed. Action on such bond may be brought against the principal and surety thereon in the name of and for the benefit of any person who suffers damages as a consequence of said certificate holder's work not conforming to the requirements of any ordinances or building and construction codes; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons so damaged shall in no event exceed the sum of such bond. (3) In any case where a bond is required under this subsection, the certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper shall file a copy of the bond with the county or municipal health department in the political subdivision wherein the work is

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being performed. (4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to or affect any bonding requirements involving contracts for public works as provided in Chapter 10 of Title 13. (d) This Code section does not restrict the work of a plumber licensed by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board to access any on-site sewage management system for the purpose of servicing or repairing any plumbing system or connection to the on-site sewage management system.
31-2-13. 31-2A-12. Until July 1, 2012, the department shall provide by rule or regulation for the regulation of any land disposal site that receives septic tank waste from only one septic tank pumping and hauling business and which as of June 30, 2007, operated under a valid permit for such activity as issued by the department (previously known as the Department of Human Resources for these purposes) under this Code section. No new permit shall be issued by the department under this Code section for such type of site on or after July 1, 2007, but instead any new permit issued for such type of site on or after such date shall be issued by the Department of Natural Resources under Code Section 12-8-41. This Code section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2012.
31-2-17. 31-2A-13. The commissioner is authorized to appoint a diabetes coordinator within the Division of Public Health department to coordinate with other state departments and agencies to ensure that all programs that impact the prevention and treatment of diabetes are coordinated, that duplication of efforts is minimized, and that the impact of such programs is maximized in an attempt to reduce the health consequences and complications of diabetes in Georgia. The Division of Public Health department shall serve as the central repository for this state's departments and agencies for data related to the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
31-2-17.1. 31-2A-14. (a) There is established within the department's Division Department of Public Health the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to develop, implement, and promote a state-wide effort to combat the proliferation of Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. (b) The program shall be under the direction of a seven-member advisory committee, appointed by the Governor. The Governor, in making such appointments, shall ensure to the greatest extent possible that the membership of the advisory committee is representative of this state's geographic and demographic composition, with appropriate attention to the representation of women, minorities, and rural Georgia. The appointments made by the Governor shall include one member who is:
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(3) A dietitian licensed in this state; (4) A diabetes educator; (5) A representative of the business community; (6) A pharmacist licensed in this state; and (7) A consumer who has diabetes. The commissioner of the Department of Community Health, or his or her designee, shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the advisory committee. Appointed advisory committee members shall be named for five-year terms staggered so that one term will expire each year, except for the fourth and fifth year, when two terms will expire. Their successors shall be named for five-year terms. (c) The Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program shall be authorized to administer two grant programs targeted at new, expanded, or innovative approaches to address diabetes as follows: (1) A program to provide grants to middle schools and high schools to promote the understanding and prevention of diabetes may be established by the program. Such grants shall be provided through the appropriate local board of education. Grant requests shall contain specific information regarding requirements as to how the grant should be spent and how such spending promotes the understanding and prevention of diabetes. Grant recipients shall be required to provide the advisory committee with quarterly reports of the results of the grant program; and (2) A program to provide grants to health care providers for support of evidence based diabetes programs for education, screening, disease management, and selfmanagement targeting populations at greatest risk for pre-diabetes, diabetes, and the complications of diabetes; and grants may also be awarded to address evidence based activities that focus on policy, systems, and environmental changes that support prevention, early detection, and treatment of diabetes. Eligible entities shall include community and faith based clinics and other organizations, federally qualified health centers, regional and county health departments, hospitals, and other public entities, and other health related service providers which are qualified as exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Such entities shall have been in existence for at least three years, demonstrate financial stability, utilize evidence based practices, and show measurable results in their programs. (d) The advisory committee shall work with the department to establish grant criteria and make award decisions, with the goal of creating a state-wide set of resources to assist residents of Georgia in their efforts to prevent or treat diabetes. Grants shall not be used for funding existing programs. (e) The grant program shall be under the direction of the diabetes coordinator appointed pursuant to Code Section 31-2-17 31-2A-13. The department shall provide sufficient staff, administrative support, and such other resources as may be necessary for the diabetes coordinator to carry out the duties required by this Code section. (f) This Code section shall be subject to appropriation from the General Assembly.

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31-2-18. 31-2A-15. (a) The Division of Public Health shall have a director who shall be appointed by the Governor and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall report to the Office of the Governor and to the commissioner. In addition to other authority and duties granted in this title, the director commissioner shall:
(1) Provide a written report of expenditures made for public health purposes in the prior fiscal year to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor no later than December 1 of each year beginning December 1, 2010; and (2) Serve as the chief liaison to county boards of health through their directors on matters related to the operations and programmatic responsibilities of such county boards of health; provided, however, the director commissioner may designate a person from within the division department to serve as such chief liaison. (b) The director commissioner shall be authorized to convene one or more panels of experts to address various public health issues and may consult with experts on epidemiological and emergency preparedness issues.
SECTION 3-3. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-12" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2A-11":
(1) Code Section 31-3-5, relating to functions of county boards of health; (2) Code Section 31-3-5.1, relating to conformity prerequisite to building permit; and (3) Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules.
SECTION 3-4. The following Code section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-13" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2A-12":
(1) Code Section 12-8-41, relating to permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources for land disposal sites.
SECTION 3-5. Code Section 31-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to health generally, is revised as follows:
"31-1-1. Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Board of Community Public Health. (2) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of community public health. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Community Public Health."
SECTION 3-6. Code Section 31-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state health officer, is amended as follows:

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"31-1-10. (a) The position of State Health Officer state health officer is created. The commissioner of community health or the director of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health shall be the State Health Officer, as designated by the Governor. The Governor may appoint the commissioner of public health to serve simultaneously as the state health officer or may appoint another individual to serve as state health officer. Such officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The State Health Officer state health officer shall perform such health emergency preparedness and response duties as assigned by the Governor."
PART IV Changes to the Department of Community Health.
SECTION 4-1. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-2-1, relating to legislative intent and the grant of authority to the Department of Community Health, as follows:
"31-2-1. Given the growing concern and complexities of health issues in this state, it is the intent of the General Assembly to create a Department of Community Health dedicated to health issues. The Department of Community Health shall safeguard and promote the health of the people of this state and is empowered to employ all legal means appropriate to that end. Illustrating, without limiting, the foregoing grant of authority, the department is empowered to:
(1) Serve as the lead planning agency for all health issues in the state to remedy the current situation wherein the responsibility for health care policy, purchasing, planning, and regulation is spread among many different agencies; (2) Permit the state to maximize its purchasing power and to administer its operations in a manner so as to receive the maximum amount of federal financial participation available in expenditures of the department; (3) Minimize duplication and maximize administrative efficiency in the state's health care systems by removing overlapping functions and streamlining uncoordinated programs; (4) Allow the state to develop a better health care infrastructure that is more responsive to the consumers it serves while improving access to and coverage for health care; (5) Focus more attention and departmental procedures on the issue of wellness, including diet, exercise, and personal responsibility; (6) Provide epidemiological investigations and laboratory facilities and services in the detection and control of disease, disorders, and disabilities and to provide research, conduct investigations, and disseminate information concerning reduction in the incidence and proper control of disease, disorders, and disabilities; (7) Forestall and correct physical, chemical, and biological conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health;

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(8) Regulate and require the use of sanitary facilities at construction sites and places of public assembly and to regulate persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the rental and service of portable chemical toilets; (9) Isolate and treat persons afflicted with a communicable disease who are either unable or unwilling to observe the department's rules and regulations for the suppression of such disease and to establish, to that end, complete or modified quarantine, surveillance, or isolation of persons and animals exposed to a disease communicable to man; (10) Procure and distribute drugs and biologicals and purchase services from clinics, laboratories, hospitals, and other health facilities and, when authorized by law, to acquire and operate such facilities; (11) Cooperate with agencies and departments of the federal government and of the state by supplying consultant services in medical and hospital programs and in the health aspects of civil defense, emergency preparedness, and emergency response; (12) Prevent, detect, and relieve physical defects and deformities; (13) Promote the prevention, early detection, and control of problems affecting the dental and oral health of the citizens of Georgia; (14) Contract with county boards of health to assist in the performance of services incumbent upon them under Chapter 3 of this title and, in the event of grave emergencies of more than local peril, to employ whatever means may be at its disposal to overcome such emergencies; (15) Contract and execute releases for assistance in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and to supply services which are within its purview to perform; (16)(6) Enter into or upon public or private property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting same to determine the presence of disease and conditions deleterious to health or to determine compliance with health applicable laws and rules, regulations, and standards thereunder; and (17)(7) Promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the licensing of medical facilities wherein abortion procedures under subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 16-12-141 are to be performed; and, further, to disseminate and distribute educational information and medical supplies and treatment in order to prevent unwanted pregnancy; and. (18) Establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for laboratory services provided, schedules to be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such laboratory services, provided no person shall be denied services on the basis of his or her inability to pay. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. The individual who requests the services authorized in this paragraph, or the individual for whom the laboratory services authorized in this paragraph are performed, shall be responsible for payment of the service fees. As used in this paragraph, the term 'individual' means a natural person or his or her

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responsible health benefit policy or Title XVIII, XIX, or XXI of the federal Social Security Act of 1935."
SECTION 4-2. Code Section 31-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Community Health, is amended as follows:
"31-2-4. (a)(1)(A) The Department of Community Health is re-created and established to perform the functions and assume the duties and powers exercised on June 30, 2009, by the Department of Community Health, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Human Resources, and the Office of Regulatory Services of the Department of Human Resources, unless specifically transferred to the Department of Human Services, and such department, division, and office shall be reconstituted as the Department of Community Health effective July 1, 2009. The department shall retain powers and responsibility with respect to the expenditure of any funds appropriated to the department including, without being limited 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, December 9, 1998). (B) On and after July 1, 2011, the functions, duties, and powers of the Department of Community Health relating to the former Division of Public Health of the Department of Human Resources shall be performed and exercised by the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2. No power, function, responsibility, duty, or similar authority held by the Department of Community Health as of June 30, 2009, shall be diminished or lost due to the creation of the Department of Public Health.
(2) The director of the Division of Public Health in office on June 30, 2009, and the director of the Office of Regulatory Services in office on June 30, 2009, shall become directors of the respective division or office which those predecessor agencies or units have become on and after July 1, 2009, and until such time as the commissioner appoints other directors of such divisions or units. The position of director of the Division of Public Health shall be abolished effective July 1, 2011. (b)(1) There is created in the department the Office of Women's Health. Attached to the office shall be an 11 member advisory council. The members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be representative of major public and private agencies and organizations in the state and shall be experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in women's health issues. Each member shall be appointed for two years and until his or her successor is appointed. The members shall be eligible to succeed themselves. The council shall elect its chairperson from among the councilmembers for a term of two years. The Governor may name an honorary chairperson of the council. (2) The Office of Women's Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to the

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Governor, the General Assembly, the board, the department, and all other state agencies in matters relating to women's health. In particular, the office shall:
(A) Raise awareness of women's nonreproductive health issues; (B) Inform and engage in prevention and education activities relating to women's nonreproductive health issues; (C) Serve as a clearing-house for women's health information for purposes of planning and coordination; (D) Issue reports of the office's activities and findings; and (E) Develop and distribute a state comprehensive plan to address women's health issues. (3) The council shall meet upon the call of its chairperson, the board, or the commissioner. Reserved. (c) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is authorized to contract with the department for health benefits for members, employees, and retirees of the board of regents and the dependents of such members, employees, and retirees and for the administration of such health benefits. The department is also authorized to contract with the board of regents for such purposes. (d) In addition to its other powers, duties, and functions, the department: (1) Shall be the lead agency in coordinating and purchasing health care benefit plans for state and public employees, dependents, and retirees and may also coordinate with the board of regents for the purchase and administration of such health care benefit plans for its members, employees, dependents, and retirees; (2) Is authorized to plan and coordinate medical education and physician work force issues; (3) Shall investigate the lack of availability of health insurance coverage and the issues associated with the uninsured population of this state. In particular, the department is authorized to investigate the feasibility of creating and administering insurance programs for small businesses and political subdivisions of the state and to propose cost-effective solutions to reducing the numbers of uninsured in this state; (4) Is authorized to appoint a health care work force policy advisory committee to oversee and coordinate work force planning activities; (5) Is authorized to solicit and accept donations, contributions, and gifts and receive, hold, and use grants, devises, and bequests of real, personal, and mixed property on behalf of the state to enable the department to carry out its functions and purposes; (6) 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 31-794.1; (7) Shall make provision for meeting the cost of hospital care of persons eligible for public assistance to the extent that federal matching funds are available for such expenditures for hospital care. To accomplish this purpose, the department is authorized to pay from funds appropriated for such purposes the amount required under this paragraph into a trust fund account which shall be available for disbursement for the cost of hospital care of public assistance recipients. The

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commissioner, subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, on the basis of the funds appropriated in any year, shall estimate the scope of hospital care available to public assistance recipients and the approximate per capita cost of such care. Monthly payments into the trust fund for hospital care shall be made on behalf of each public assistance recipient and such payments shall be deemed encumbered for assistance payable. Ledger accounts reflecting payments into and out of the hospital care fund shall be maintained for each of the categories of public assistance established under Code Section 49-4-3. The balance of state funds in such trust fund for the payment of hospital costs in an amount not to exceed the amount of federal funds held in the trust fund by the department available for expenditure under this paragraph shall be deemed encumbered and held in trust for the payment of the costs of hospital care and shall be rebudgeted for this purpose on each quarterly budget required under the laws governing the expenditure of state funds. The state auditor shall audit the funds in the trust fund established under this paragraph in the same manner that any other funds disbursed by the department are audited; (8) Shall classify and license community living arrangements in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the department for the licensing and enforcement of licensing requirements for persons whose services are financially supported, in whole or in part, by funds authorized through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. To be eligible for licensing as a community living arrangement, the residence and services provided must be integrated within the local community. All community living arrangements licensed by the department shall be subject to the provisions of Code Sections 31-2-11 31-2-8 and 31-7-2.2. No person, business entity, corporation, or association, whether operated for profit or not for profit, may operate a community living arrangement without first obtaining a license or provisional license from the department. A license issued pursuant to this paragraph is not assignable or transferable. As used in this paragraph, the term 'community living arrangement' means any residence, whether operated for profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide or arrange for the provision of housing, food, one or more personal services, support, care, or treatment exclusively for two or more persons who are not related to the owner or administrator of the residence by blood or marriage; (9) Shall establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for licensure activities for institutions and other health care related entities required to be licensed, permitted, registered, or commissioned by the department pursuant to Chapter 7, 13, 23, or 44 of this title, Chapter 5 of Title 26, paragraph (8) of this subsection, or Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. Such schedules shall be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such licensure activities. Such fees may be annually adjusted by the department but shall not be increased by more than the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. All fees paid thereunder

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shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the proceeds from all fees imposed pursuant to this paragraph be used to support and improve the quality of licensing services provided by the department; and
(10)(A) The department may May accept the certification or accreditation of an entity or program by a certification or accreditation body, in accordance with specific standards, as evidence of compliance by the entity or program with the substantially equivalent departmental requirements for issuance or renewal of a permit or provisional permit, provided that such certification or accreditation is established prior to the issuance or renewal of such permits. The department may not require an additional departmental inspection of any entity or program whose certification or accreditation has been accepted by the department, except to the extent that such specific standards are less rigorous or less comprehensive than departmental requirements. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit either departmental inspections for violations of such standards or requirements or the revocation of or refusal to issue or renew permits, as authorized by applicable law, or for violation of any other applicable law or regulation pursuant thereto. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Entity or program' means an agency, center, facility, institution, community living arrangement, drug abuse treatment and education program, or entity subject to regulation by the department under Chapters 7, 13, 22, 23, and 44 of this title; Chapter 5 of Title 26; paragraph (8) of this subsection; and Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. (ii) 'Permit' means any license, permit, registration, or commission issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of the law cited in division (i) of this subparagraph."
SECTION 4-3. Code Section 31-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the commissioner of community health, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) There shall be created in the department such divisions as may be found necessary for its effective operation. Except for the Division of Public Heath, the The commissioner shall have the power to allocate and reallocate functions among the divisions within the department."
SECTION 4-4. Code Sections 31-2-9, 31-2-11, 31-2-14, 31-2-15, and 31-2-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations, actions against certain applicants or licensees, records check requirements for certain facilities, information and comparisons regarding state-wide cost and quality of health care, and biopharmaceuticals, respectively, are redesignated as Code Sections 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-2-9, 31-2-10, and 312-11, respectively.

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SECTION 4-5. Code Section 31-2-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Advisory Council for Public Health, is repealed.
SECTION 4-6. The following Code section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-9" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2-7":
(1) Code Section 10-1-393, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions which are unlawful.
SECTION 4-7. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-11" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2-8":
(1) Code Section 25-2-40, relating to smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units; (2) Code Section 31-7-2.1, relating to rules and regulations relating to hospitals and other health care facilities; (3) Code Section 31-7-302, relating to rules and regulations relating to private home care providers; (4) Code Section 31-8-60, relating to retaliation against a resident and interference with the long-term care ombudsman prohibited; (5) Code Section 31-8-135, relating to hearings for residents of personal care homes; (6) Code Section 31-44-11, relating to the authority of the Department of Community Health to deal with violations relating to renal disease facilities; (7) Code Section 49-4-153, relating to administrative hearings and appeals under Medicaid; and (8) Code Section 49-6-84, relating to the authority of the Department of Community Health relating to adult day centers.
SECTION 4-8. Code Section 31-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for the indigent generallly, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(0.5) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-9. Code Section 31-8-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for nonresident indigents, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
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SECTION 4-10. Code Section 31-8-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for pregnant women, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-11. Code Section 31-8-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-12. Code Section 31-8-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-13. Code Section 31-8-132 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Remedies for Residents of Personal Care Homes Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-14. Code Section 31-8-180 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to disclosure of treatment of Alzheimer's disease or Alzheimer's related dementia, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-15. Code Section 31-13-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Radiation Control Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-16. Code Section 31-22-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to clinical laboratories, is amended by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of community health. (2.2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."

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SECTION 4-17. Code Section 31-23-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to eye banks, is amended by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-18. Code Section 31-44-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to renal disease facilities, is amended by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively, and adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(1) 'Board' means the Board of Community Health. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
PART V Various Code Sections Affected.
SECTION 5-1. Code Section 12-5-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs for voluntary water conservation and enhancing water supply, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term 'agency' or 'agencies' means the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, including its Environmental Protection Division, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia State Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Community Health, including its Division of the Department of Public Health, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Commission individually or collectively as the text requires."
SECTION 5-2. Code Section 15-21-143 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of members and personnel of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission shall consist of 15 16 members who shall serve for terms of two years, except that with respect to the first members appointed, five members shall be appointed for a term of three years, five for a term of two years, and five for a term of one year. The following agencies may each appoint one member of the commission:
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(5)(6) The Department of Human Services. The remaining ten members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, seven of whom shall be citizens who have sustained brain or spinal cord injury or members of such persons' immediate families, no more than one of whom shall reside in the same geographic area of the state which constitutes a health district established by the Department of Community Public Health. The Governor is authorized but not required to appoint the remaining three members from recommendations submitted by the Private Rehabilitation Suppliers of Georgia, the Georgia Hospital Association, 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 16 members of the board within the limitations of this subsection."
SECTION 5-3. Code Section 17-18-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of certain officials to offer written statement of information to victims of rape or forcible sodomy, is amended as follows:
"17-18-1. When any employee of the Department of Human Services, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, a law enforcement agency, or a court has reason to believe that he or she in the course of official duties is speaking to an adult who is or has been a victim of a violation of Code Section 16-6-1, relating to rape, or Code Section 16-6-2, relating to aggravated sodomy, such employee shall offer or provide such adult a written statement of information for victims of rape or aggravated sodomy. Such written statement shall, at a minimum, include the information set out in Code Section 17-18-2 and may include additional information regarding resources available to victims of sexual assault. Information for victims of rape or aggravated sodomy may be provided in any language."
SECTION 5-4. Code Section 19-15-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(15) The director of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health commissioner of public health; and"
SECTION 5-5. Code Section 24-9-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when medical information may be released by a physician, hospital, health care facility, or pharmacist, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) No physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 and no hospital or health care facility, including those operated by an agency or bureau of the state or other governmental unit, shall be required to release any medical information concerning a

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patient except to the Department of Community Public Health, its divisions, agents, or successors when required in the administration of public health programs pursuant to Code Section 31-12-2 and where authorized or required by law, statute, or lawful regulation or to the Department of Community Health, its divisions, agents, or successors where authorized or required by law, statute, or lawful regulation; or on written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or duly appointed guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or on appropriate court order or subpoena; provided, however, that any physician, hospital, or health care facility releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or pursuant to law, statute, or lawful regulation, or under court order or subpoena shall not be liable to the patient or any other person; provided, further, that the privilege shall be waived to the extent that the patient places his or her care and treatment or the nature and extent of his or her injuries at issue in any civil or criminal proceeding. This Code section shall not apply to psychiatrists or to hospitals in which the patient is being or has been treated solely for mental illness."
SECTION 5-6. Code Section 24-9-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, is amended by revising subsections (h), (t), (x), and (aa) as follows:
"(h)(1) An administrator of an institution licensed as a hospital by the Department of Community Health or a physician having a patient who has been determined to be infected with HIV may disclose to the Department of Community Health Public Health:
(A) The name and address of that patient; (B) That such patient has been determined to be infected with HIV; and (C) The name and address of any other person whom the disclosing physician or administrator reasonably believes to be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that patient. (2) When mandatory and nonanonymous reporting of confirmed positive HIV tests to the Department of Community Health Public Health is determined by that department to be reasonably necessary, that department shall establish by regulation a date on and after which such reporting shall be required. On and after the date so established, each health care provider, health care facility, or any other person or legal entity which orders an HIV test for another person shall report to the Department of Community Health Public Health the name and address of any person thereby determined to be infected with HIV. No such report shall be made regarding any confirmed positive HIV test provided at any anonymous HIV test site operated by or on behalf of the Department of Community Health Public Health. (3) The Department of Community Health Public Health may disclose that a person has been reported, under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, to have been determined to be infected with HIV to the board of health of the county in which that

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person resides or is located if reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of that person or other persons who may have come in contact with the body fluids of the HIV infected person. The Department of Community Health Public Health or county board of health to which information is disclosed pursuant to this paragraph or paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection:
(A) May contact any person named in such disclosure as having been determined to be an HIV infected person for the purpose of counseling that person and requesting therefrom the name of any other person who may be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that HIV infected person; (B) May contact any other person reasonably believed to be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that HIV infected person for the purposes of disclosing that such infected person has been determined to be infected with HIV and counseling such person to submit to an HIV test; and (C) Shall contact and provide counseling to the spouse of any HIV infected person whose name is thus disclosed if both persons are reasonably likely to have engaged in sexual intercourse or any other act determined by the department likely to have resulted in the transmission of HIV between such persons within the preceding seven years and if that spouse may be located and contacted without undue difficulty." "(t)(1) A superior court of this state may order a person or legal entity to disclose AIDS confidential information in its custody or control to: (A) A prosecutor in connection with a prosecution for the alleged commission of reckless conduct under subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-60; (B) Any party in a civil cause of action; or (C) A public safety agency or the Department of Community Health Public Health if that agency or department has an employee thereof who has, in the course of that employment, come in contact with the body fluids of the person identified by the AIDS confidential information sought in such a manner reasonably likely to cause that employee to become an HIV infected person and provided the disclosure is necessary for the health and safety of that employee, and for purposes of this subsection the term 'petitioner for disclosure' means any person or legal entity specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph. (2) An order may be issued against a person or legal entity responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining AIDS confidential information to compel the disclosure of that information if the petitioner for disclosure demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence a compelling need for the information which cannot be accommodated by other means. In assessing compelling need, the court shall weigh the public health, safety, or welfare needs or any other public or private need for the disclosure against the privacy interest of the person identified by the information and the public interest which may be disserved by disclosures which may deter voluntary HIV tests. (3) A petition seeking disclosure of AIDS confidential information under this subsection shall substitute a pseudonym for the true name of the person concerning whom the information is sought. The disclosure to the parties of that person's true

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name shall be communicated confidentially, in documents not filed with the court. (4) Before granting any order under this subsection, the court shall provide the person concerning whom the information is sought with notice and a reasonable opportunity to participate in the proceedings if that person is not already a party. (5) Court proceedings as to disclosure of AIDS confidential information under this subsection shall be conducted in camera unless the person concerning whom the information is sought agrees to a hearing in open court. (6) Upon the issuance of an order that a person or legal entity be required to disclose AIDS confidential information regarding a person named in that order, that person or entity so ordered shall disclose to the ordering court any such information which is in the control or custody of that person or entity and which relates to the person named in the order for the court to make an in camera inspection thereof. If the court determines from that inspection that the person named in the order is an HIV infected person, the court shall disclose to the petitioner for disclosure that determination and shall impose appropriate safeguards against unauthorized disclosure which shall specify the persons who may have access to the information, the purposes for which the information shall be used, and appropriate prohibitions on future disclosure. (7) The record of the proceedings under this subsection shall be sealed by the court. (8) An order may not be issued under this subsection against the Department of Community Health Public Health, any county board of health, or any anonymous HIV test site operated by or on behalf of that department." "(x) Neither the Department of Community Health Public Health nor any county board of health shall disclose AIDS confidential information contained in its records unless such disclosure is authorized or required by this Code section or any other law, except that such information in those records shall not be a public record and shall not be subject to disclosure through subpoena, court order, or other judicial process." "(aa) In connection with any civil or criminal action in which AIDS confidential information is disclosed as authorized or required by this Code section, the party to whom that information is thereby disclosed may subpoena any person to authenticate such AIDS confidential information, establish a chain of custody relating thereto, or otherwise testify regarding that information, including but not limited to testifying regarding any notifications to the patient regarding results of an HIV test. The provisions of this subsection shall apply as to records, personnel, or both of the Department of Community Health Public Health or a county board of health notwithstanding Code Section 50-18-72, but only as to test results obtained by a prosecutor under subsection (q) of this Code section and to be used thereby in a prosecution for reckless conduct under subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-60."
SECTION 5-7. Code Section 26-4-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient counseling and optimizing drug therapy, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (d) as follows:

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"(3) Patients receiving drugs from the Department of Community Health Division of Public Health; provided, however, that pharmacists who provide drugs to patients in accordance with Code Section 43-34-23 shall include in all dispensing procedures a written process whereby the patient or the caregiver of the patient is provided with the information required under this Code section."
SECTION 5-8. Code Section 26-4-192 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the statewide program for distribution of unused prescription drugs for the benefit of medically indigent persons, is amended as follows:
"26-4-192. (a) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Community Health shall jointly develop and implement a state-wide program consistent with public health and safety standards through which unused prescription drugs, other than prescription drugs defined as controlled substances, may be transferred from health care facilities to pharmacies designated or approved by the Department of Community Health Public Health for the purpose of distributing such drugs to residents of this state who are medically indigent persons. (b) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Community Health shall be authorized to develop and implement a pilot program to determine the safest and most beneficial manner of implementing the program prior to the state-wide implementation of the program required in subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, in consultation with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Community Health, shall develop and promulgate rules and regulations to establish procedures necessary to implement the program and pilot program, if applicable, provided for in this Code section. The rules and regulations shall provide, at a minimum:
(1) For an inclusionary formulary for the prescription drugs to be distributed pursuant to the program; (2) For the protection of the privacy of the individual for whom a prescription drug was originally prescribed; (3) For the integrity and safe storage and safe transfer of the prescription drugs, which may include, but shall not be limited to, limiting the drugs made available through the program to those that were originally dispensed by unit dose or an individually sealed dose and that remain in intact packaging; provided, however, that the rules and regulations shall authorize the use of any remaining prescription drugs; (4) For the tracking of and accountability for the prescription drugs; and (5) For other matters necessary for the implementation of the program. (d) The state-wide program required by this Code section shall be implemented no later than January 1, 2007, unless a pilot program is implemented pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, in which case state-wide implementation shall occur no later than July 1, 2008."

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SECTION 5-9. Code Section 31-1-3.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting disabled newborn persons, is amended by revising subsections (e) and (g) as follows:
"(e) The Division of Public Health of the department shall: (1) Maintain records of reports, notifications, and referrals made under this article; and (2) Maintain and update rosters of public and private departments or agencies which provide services to persons who have disabilities like those of disabled newborn persons and send copies of such rosters and an annual update thereof to each county board of health for those boards of health to make such rosters available to the public."
"(g) Any person or entity with whom the department enters into a contract after June 30, 1987, for services shall, as a condition of that contract, register with the department (formerly the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health) the various services that person or entity is capable of or is already providing to disabled newborn persons and persons having disabilities like those of disabled newborn persons for purposes of the roster of services the division department maintains under paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of this Code section."
SECTION 5-10. Code Section 31-5-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to injunctions for enjoining violations of the provisions of Title 31, is amended as follows:
"31-5-9. (a) The Department of Community Public Health and all county boards of health and the Department of Community Health, as appropriate, are empowered to institute appropriate proceedings for injunction in the courts of competent jurisdiction in this state for the purpose of enjoining a violation of any provision of this title as now existing or as may be hereafter amended or of any regulation or order duly issued by the department, or any county board of health, or the Department of Community Health provided that this Code section shall not apply to violations of the provisions of Chapter 20 of this title. The department, and the county boards of health, and the Department of Community Health, as appropriate, are also empowered to maintain action for injunction to abate any public nuisance which is injurious to the public health, safety, or comfort. Such actions may be maintained notwithstanding the fact that such violation also constitutes a crime and notwithstanding that other adequate remedies at law exist. Such actions may be instituted in the name of the department, or any county board, or the Department of Community Health, as the case may be, in the county in which a violation of any provision of this title occurs. For purposes of this Code section, the county boards of health are declared to be legal entities capable of maintaining actions in their respective names without naming the individuals constituting such board, or acting on behalf of the department, as the case may be. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 5-6-13, an appeal or a notice of intent to appeal an adjudication of contempt of court of a party subject to an

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interlocutory or final judgment in a court action for an injunction instituted under authority of this Code section for a violation of a licensing requirement of this title shall not operate as a supersedeas unless it is so ordered by the court; provided, however, that the court may grant a supersedeas in such a case after making a finding that the health, safety, or welfare of the recipients of the services will not be substantially harmed by the issuance of the stay. (c) Unless otherwise ordered by the court pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, an interlocutory or final judgment in an action granting an injunction under this Code section may be enforced by attachment for contempt."
SECTION 5-11. Code Section 31-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the definition of the term "inspection warrant," is amended as follows:
"31-5-20. As used in this chapter, the term 'inspection warrant' means a warrant authorizing a search or inspection of private property where such a search or inspection is one that is necessary for the enforcement of any of the provisions of laws authorizing licensure, inspection, or regulation by the Department of Community Public Health or a local agency thereof or by the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 5-12. Code Section 31-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons who may obtain inspection warrants, is amended as follows:
"31-5-21. The commissioner or the commissioner of community health or his or her delegate or the director of any county board of health, in addition to other procedures now or hereafter provided, may obtain an inspection warrant under the conditions specified in this chapter. Such warrant shall authorize the commissioner or the commissioner of community health or the director of any county board of health, or the agents of either any, or the Department of Agriculture, as appropriate, to conduct a search or inspection of property, either with or without the consent of the person whose property is to be searched or inspected, if such search or inspection is one that is elsewhere authorized under the rules and regulations duly promulgated under this title or any provision of law which authorizes licensure, inspection, or regulation by the Department of Community Public Health or a local agency thereof or by the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 5-13. Code Section 31-8-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of the state long-term care ombudsman, is amended as follows:
"31-8-52. Pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965 (P.L. 89-73, 79 Stat. 219), as amended, and as a condition of receiving funds under that act for various programs for older citizens of this state, the Department of Human Services has been required to establish

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and operate a long-term care ombudsman program. In order to receive such funds, the department has already established a position of state ombudsman within the state Office of Special Programs. The state ombudsman shall be under the direct supervision of the commissioner of human services or his or her designee and shall be given the powers and duties hereafter provided by this article. The state ombudsman shall be a person qualified by training and experience in the field of aging or long-term care, or both. The state ombudsman shall promote the well-being and quality of life of residents in long-term care facilities and encourage the development of community ombudsman activities at the local level. The state ombudsman may certify community ombudsmen and such certified ombudsmen shall have the powers and duties set forth in Code Sections 31-8-54 and 31-8-55. The state ombudsman shall require such community ombudsmen to receive appropriate training as determined and approved by the department prior to certification. Such training shall include an internship of at least seven working days in a nursing home and at least three working days in a personal care home. Upon certification, the state ombudsman shall issue an identification card which shall be presented upon request by community ombudsmen whenever needed to carry out the purposes of this article. Two years after first being certified and every two years thereafter, each such community ombudsman, in order to carry out his or her duties under this article, shall be recertified by the state ombudsman as continuing to meet the department's standards as community ombudsman."
SECTION 5-14. Code Section 31-9A-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting requirements, is amended as follows:
"31-9A-6. (a) The Department of Community Public Health shall prepare a reporting form for physicians performing abortions in a health facility licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health containing a reprint of this chapter and listing:
(1) The number of females to whom the physician provided the information described in paragraph (1) of Code Section 31-9A-3; of that number, the number to whom the information was provided by telephone and the number to whom the information was provided in person; and of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by a referring physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a physician who is to perform the abortion; (2) The number of females to whom the physician or a qualified agent of the physician provided the information described in paragraph (2) of Code Section 319A-3; of that number, the number to whom the information was provided by telephone and the number to whom the information was provided in person; of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by a referring physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a physician who is to perform the abortion; and of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by the physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a qualified agent of the physician;

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(3) The number of females who availed themselves of the opportunity to obtain a copy of the printed information described in Code Section 31-9A-4, other than on the website, and the number who did not; and of each of those numbers, the number who, to the best of the reporting physician's information and belief, went on to obtain the abortion; and (4) The number of females who were provided the opportunity to view the fetal image and hear the fetal heartbeat; of that number, the number who elected to view the sonogram and the number who elected to listen to the fetal heartbeat, if present. (b) The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that copies of the reporting forms described in subsection (a) of this Code section are provided: (1) Not later than September 7, 2005, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health; (2) To each physician licensed or who subsequently becomes licensed to practice in this state, at the same time as official notification to that physician that the physician is so licensed; and (3) By December 1 of each year, other than the calendar year in which forms are distributed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health. (c) By February 28 of each year following a calendar year in any part of which this chapter was in effect, each physician who provided, or whose qualified agent provided, information to one or more females in accordance with Code Section 31-9A-3 during the previous calendar year shall submit to the Department of Community Public Health a copy of the form described in subsection (a) of this Code section with the requested data entered accurately and completely. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the voluntary or required submission of other reports or forms regarding abortions. (e) Reports that are not submitted within a grace period of 30 days following the due date shall be subject to a late fee of $500.00 for that period and the same fee for each additional 30 day period or portion of a 30 day period the reports are overdue. Any physician required to submit a report in accordance with this Code section who submits an incomplete report or fails to submit a report for more than one year following the due date may, in an action brought by the Department of Community Public Health, be directed by a court of competent jurisdiction to submit a complete report within a period stated by court order or may be subject to sanctions for civil contempt. (f) By June 30 of each year, the Department of Community Public Health shall issue a public report providing statistics for the previous calendar year compiled from all of the reports covering that year submitted in accordance with this Code section for each of the items listed in subsection (a) of this Code section. Each report shall also provide the statistics for all previous calendar years adjusted to reflect any additional information from late or corrected reports. The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that none of the information included in the public reports could reasonably lead to the identification of any individual who provided information in accordance with Code Section 31-9A-3 or 31-9A-4.

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(g) The Department of Community Public Health may, by regulation, alter the dates established by subsection (c) or (e) of this Code section or paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section or may consolidate the forms or reports described in this Code section with other forms or reports for reasons including, but not limited to, achieving administrative convenience or fiscal savings or reducing the burden of reporting requirements, so long as reporting forms are sent to all facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health at least once every year and the report described in subsection (f) of this Code section is issued at least once every year. (h) The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that the names and identities of the physicians filing reports under this chapter shall remain confidential. The names and identities of such physicians shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."
SECTION 5-15. Code Section 31-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services, is amended by revising paragraphs (3), (5), and (6.1) as follows:
"(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 Community Public Health." "(5) 'Cardiac technician' means a person who, having been trained and certified as an emergency medical technician and having completed additional training in advanced cardiac life support techniques in a training course approved by the department, is so certified by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, now known as the Georgia Composite Medical Board, prior to January 1, 2002, or the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Community Public Health for these purposes) on and after January 1, 2002." "(6.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Public Health."
SECTION 5-16. Code Section 31-11-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement and inspections relative to emergency medical services, is amended as follows:
"31-11-9. The department and its duly authorized agents are authorized to enforce compliance with this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title and, in connection therewith during the reasonable business hours of the day, to enter upon and inspect in a reasonable manner the premises of persons providing ambulance service. All inspections under this Code section shall be in compliance with the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title. The department is also authorized to enforce compliance with this chapter, including but not limited to compliance with the EMSC Program and furnishing of emergency services within designated territories, by imposing fines in the same manner as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 31-2-11, which 31-2-8; this

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enforcement action shall be a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'"
SECTION 5-17. Code Section 31-11-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to emergency services, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Emergency medical provider' means any provider of emergency medical transportation licensed or permitted by the Department of Community Health Public Health, any hospital licensed or permitted by the Department of Community Health, any hospital based service, or any physician licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board who provides emergency services."
SECTION 5-18. Code Section 31-41-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act" , is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Division Department' means the Division Department of Public Health."
SECTION 5-19. Code Section 32-12-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, is amended as follows:
"32-12-4. The Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation shall establish the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation which shall consist of the State School Superintendent and the commissioners of the Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Labor, the Governor's Development Council, and the Department of Community Affairs or their respective designees. The commissioner of transportation or his or her designee shall serve as chairperson of the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation. The Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation may also establish such additional advisory subcommittees as it deems appropriate to fulfill its mission which shall consist of a representative of each metropolitan planning organization and representatives from each regional commission in this state and may include other local government representatives; private and public sector transportation providers, both for profit and nonprofit; voluntary transportation programs representatives; public transit system representatives, both rural and urban; and representatives of the clients served by the various programs administered by the agencies represented on the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation. Members of advisory committees shall be responsible for their own expenses and shall receive no compensation or reimbursement of expenses

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from the Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, or the state for their services as members of an advisory committee."
SECTION 5-20. Code Section 37-1-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Suicide Prevention Program, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) and subsection (d) as follows:
"(1) Establish a link between state agencies and offices, including but not limited to the Division of Aging Services and Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health Public Health, local government agencies, health care providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and jails to collect data on suicide deaths and attempted suicides;" "(d) The Suicide Prevention Program shall coordinate with and receive technical assistance from epidemiologists and other staff of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health Department of Public Health to support the research and outreach efforts related to this program."
SECTION 5-21. Code Section 37-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) There is created the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. The council shall consist of the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; the commissioner of community health; the commissioner of public health; the commissioner of human services; the commissioner of juvenile justice; the commissioner of corrections; the commissioner of community affairs; the Commissioner of Labor; the State School Superintendent; the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; the ombudsman appointed pursuant to Code Section 372-32; an adult consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a family member of a consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a parent of a child receiving public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and a member of the Senate, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor."
SECTION 5-22. Code Section 37-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases service boards, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b.1) and subparagraph (b)(4)(A) as follows:
"(a) Community service boards in existence on June 30, 2006, are re-created effective July 1, 2006, to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services. Effective July 1, 2009, such community service boards may enroll and contract with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department

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of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health to become a provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services or health, recovery, housing, or other supportive services. Such boards shall be considered public agencies. Each community service board shall be a public corporation and an instrumentality of the state; provided, however, that the liabilities, debts, and obligations of a community service board shall not constitute liabilities, debts, or obligations of the state or any county or municipal corporation and neither the state nor any county or municipal corporation shall be liable for any liability, debt, or obligation of a community service board. Each community service board re-created pursuant to this Code section is created for nonprofit and public purposes to exercise essential governmental functions. The re-creation of community service boards pursuant to this Code section shall not alter the provisions of Code Section 37-2-6.2 which shall apply to those re-created community service boards and their employees covered by that Code section and those employees' rights are retained."
"(A) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a community service board if such person is:
(i) A member of the regional planning board which serves the region in which that community service board is located; (ii) An employee or board member of a public or private entity which contracts with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services or health services within the region; or (iii) 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." "(b.1) A county governing authority may appoint the school superintendent, a member of the county 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 (1) 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 (now known as the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for these purposes) or an employee of a county board of health shall not serve on a community service board. For terms of office which begin July 1, 2009, or later, an employee of the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health or a board member of the respective boards of each department shall not serve on a community service board."
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paragraphs (9) and (15) of subsection (b) as follows: "(9) Each community service board may establish fees for the provision of disability services or health services according to the terms of contracts entered into with the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health, or Department of Community Health, as appropriate;" "(15) 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 or of health services through the Department of Community Health, in accordance with the terms of contracts entered into with the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health, or Department of Community Health, as appropriate;"
SECTION 5-24. Code Section 37-2-11.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access by the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Community Health, or regional office to records of any program receiving public funds, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(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, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Community Health, 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, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health 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, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Community Health, or any regional office unless otherwise specifically authorized by law."
SECTION 5-25. 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 revising subparagraph (b)(3)(C) as follows:
"(C) Persons who engage in the practice of professional counseling as employees of privately owned correctional facilities, the Department of Corrections, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services, any county board of health, or any community service board or similar entity created by general law to provide services to persons with disabilities, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 37, but only when engaged in that practice as employees of such privately owned

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correctional facility, department, board, or entity and persons or entities which contract to provide professional counseling services with such department or county board of health, but such contracting persons and entities shall only be exempt under this subparagraph when engaged in providing professional counseling services pursuant to those contracts and shall only be exempt until January 1, 1996;"
SECTION 5-26. Code Section 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of physician assistants, is amended by revising subparagraph (e.1)(7)(B) and subsection (f) as follows:
"(B) Except in facilities operated by the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health Department of Public Health, the supervising physician shall review the prescription drug or device order copy and medical record entry for prescription drug or device orders issued within the past 30 days by the physician assistant. Such review may be achieved with a sampling of no less than 50 percent of such prescription drug or device order copies and medical record entries." "(f) A physician employed by the Department of Community Health Public Health or by any institution thereof or by a local health department whose duties are administrative in nature and who does not normally provide health care to patients as such employee shall not be authorized to apply for or utilize the services of any physician assistant employed by the Department of Community Health Public Health or by any institution thereof or by a local health department."
SECTION 5-27. Code Section 43-34-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) A delegating physician may not enter into a nurse protocol agreement pursuant to this Code section with more than four advanced practice registered nurses at any one time, except this limitation shall not apply to an advanced practice registered nurse that is practicing:
(1) In a hospital licensed under Title 31; (2) In any college or university as defined in Code Section 20-8-1; (3) In the Department of Community Health Public Health; (4) In any county board of health; (5) In any free health clinic; (6) In a birthing center; (7) In any entity:
(A) Which is exempt from federal taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as defined in Code Section 48-1-2, and primarily serves uninsured or indigent Medicaid and medicare patients; or (B) Which has been established under the authority of or is receiving funds

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pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 254b or 254c of the United States Public Health Service Act; (8) In any local board of education which has a school nurse program; or (9) In a health maintenance organization that has an exclusive contract with a medical group practice and arranges for the provision of substantially all physician services to enrollees in health benefits of the health maintenance organization."
SECTION 5-28. Code Section 50-5-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchases without competitive bidding, is amended in subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) If the needed supplies, materials, equipment, or service can reasonably be expected to be acquired for less than $5,000.00 and is not available on state contracts or through statutorily required sources, the purchase may be effectuated without competitive bidding. The commissioner of administrative services may by rule and regulation authorize the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf and may provide the circumstances and conditions under which such purchases may be effected. In order to assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services in making determinations to allow offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf, there is created a Purchasing Advisory Council consisting of the executive director of the Georgia Technology Authority or his or her designee; the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or his or her designee; the chancellor of the University System of Georgia or his or her designee; the commissioner of technical and adult education or his or her designee; the commissioner of transportation or his or her designee; the Secretary of State or his or her designee; the commissioner of human services or his or her designee; the commissioner of community health or his or her designee; the commissioner of public health or his or her designee; the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities or his or her designee; and one member to be appointed by the Governor. The commissioner of administrative services shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations governing meetings of such council and the method and manner in which such council will assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services."
SECTION 5-29. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure is not required under open records laws, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(2) All state officers and employees shall have a privilege to refuse to disclose the identity or personally identifiable information of any person participating in research on commercial, scientific, technical, medical, scholarly, or artistic issues conducted by the Department of Community Health, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, or a state

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institution of higher education whether sponsored by the institution alone or in conjunction with a governmental body or private entity. Personally identifiable information shall mean any information which if disclosed might reasonably reveal the identity of such person including but not limited to the person's name, address, and social security number. The identity of such informant shall not be admissible in evidence in any court of the state unless the court finds that the identity of the informant already has been disclosed otherwise."
PART VI Name Changes.
SECTION 6-1. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":
(1) Code Section 15-11-154, relating to appointment of plan manager for dependent child and development of mental competency plan; (2) Code Section 19-13-32, relating to the membership, terms, filling of vacancies, and officers of the State Commission on Family Violence; (3) Code Section 31-3-11, relating to appointments of directors and staff for county boards of health; (4) Code Section 31-11-50, relating to medical advisers relative to emergency medical services; (5) Code Section 31-15-4, relating to the cancer control officer; (6) Code Section 31-46-4, relating to the Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure; (7) Code Section 33-24-59.7, relating to insurance coverage for the treatment of morbidly obese patients; (8) Code Section 43-34-23, relating to delegation of authority to nurse or physician assistant; and (9) Code Section 49-5-225, relating to local interagency committees.
SECTION 6-2. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Division of Public Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":
(1) Code Section 31-41-11, relating to legislative findings relative to the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act"; and (2) Code Section 31-41-19, relating to rules and regulations to implement the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act."
SECTION 6-3. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Department of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":

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(1) Code Section 4-4-69, relating to regulation of manufacture and use of disease vectors in livestock; (2) Code Section 4-10-10, relating to the joint regulation of the sale or transportation of exotic or pet birds; (3) Code Section 12-2-8, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state; (4) Code Section 12-3-9, relating to adoption and promulgation by the Board of Natural Resources of rules and regulations regarding parks, historic sites, and recreational areas; (5) Code Section 12-5-175, relating to fluoridation of public water systems; (6) Code Section 12-8-1, relating to notice of denial of individual sewage disposal permits; (7) Code Section 12-8-41, relating to permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources for land disposal sites; (8) Code Section 15-11-66.1, relating to disposition of a child committing delinquent act constituting AIDS transmitting crime; (9) Code Section 15-21-142, relating to the establishment of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; (10) Code Section 16-6-13.1, relating to testing for sexually transmitted diseases; (10.1) Subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal; (10.2) Code Section 16-12-141.1, relating to disposal of aborted fetuses, except for paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (d) and the second reference in subsection (h). (11) Code Section 17-10-15, relating to AIDS transmitting crimes; (12) Code Section 19-3-35.1, relating to AIDS brochures for applicants for a marriage license; (13) Code Section 19-3-40, relating to blood tests for sickle cell disease; (14) Code Section 19-3-41, relating to preparation by the Department of Human Resources of a marriage manual on family planning and other material; (15) Code Section 19-15-1, relating to definitions relative to child abuse; (16) Code Section 20-2-142, relating to prescribed courses in elementary and secondary schools on alcohol, tobacco, and drug use; (17) Code Section 20-2-143, relating to sex education and AIDS prevention instruction in elementary and secondary schools; (18) Code Section 20-2-144, relating to mandatory instruction in elementary and secondary schools concerning alcohol and drug use; (19) Code Section 20-2-260, relating to capital outlay funds generally; (20) Code Section 20-2-770, relating to rules and regulations for nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations of students; (21) Code Section 20-2-771, relating to immunization of students in elementary and secondary education; (22) Code Section 20-2-772, relating to rules and regulations for screening of students for scoliosis;

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(23) Code Section 20-2-778, relating to required information to parents of students regarding meningococcal meningitis; (24) Reserved; (25) Code Section 25-3-6, relating to the effect of certain laws relating to local fire departments on the powers and duties of other officials and departments; (26) Code Section 26-2-371, relating to permits required for food service establishments; (27) Code Section 26-2-372, relating to the issuance of permits for food service establishments; (28) Code Section 26-2-373, relating to promulgation of rules, regulations, and standards by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health for food service establishments; (29) Code Section 26-2-374, relating to contents and posting of notices relating to assistance to persons choking; (30) Code Section 26-2-375, relating to enforcement of laws regarding the regulation of food service establishments; (31) Code Section 26-2-376, relating to review of final order or determination by Department of Community Health regarding regulation of a food service establishment; (32) Code Section 26-2-377, relating to penalties for violation of laws regarding the regulation of food service establishments; (33) Code Section 26-3-18, relating to assistance in enforcement from Department of Agriculture or Department of Community Health with respect to standards, labeling, and adulteration of drugs and cosmetics; (34) Code Section 26-4-116, relating to emergency service providers with respect to dangerous drugs and controlled substances; (35) Code Section 29-4-18, relating to the appointment of a temporary medical consent guardian; (36) Code Section 31-1-3.2, relating to hearing screenings for newborns; (37) Code Section 31-3-4, relating to powers of county boards of health; (38) Code Section 31-5-1, relating to adoption of rules and regulations by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health; (39) Code Section 31-8-192, relating to definitions relative to the "'Health Share' Volunteers in Medicine Act'; (39.1) Code Section 31-8-193, relating to the establishment of a program to provide health care services to low-income recipients; (40) Code Section 31-9A-4, relating to information to be made available by the Department of Community Health under the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; (41) Code Section 31-10-1, relating to definitions relative to vital records; (42) Code Section 31-11-1, relating to findings of the General Assembly and declaration of policy with respect to emergency medical services; (43) Code Section 31-11-3, relating to recommendations by local coordinating entity as to administration of the Emergency Medical Systems Communication Program;

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(44) Code Section 31-11-53.1, relating to automated external defibrillator program; (45) Code Section 31-11-100, relating to definitions relative to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (46) Code Section 31-11-101, relating to the creation of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (47) Code Section 31-11-102, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (48) Code Section 31-11-110, relating to legislative findings relative to a system of certified stroke centers; (49) Code Section 31-12-1, relating to the power to conduct research and studies relative to the control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic diseases; (50) Code Section 31-12A-9, relating to a continuing education program relative to the "Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005"; (51) Code Section 31-12A-10, relating to enforcement by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health of the "Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005"; (52) Code Section 31-14-2, relating to petition for commitment of a person who has active tuberculosis; (53) Code Section 31-14-9, relating to procedure for securing discharge of a person committed for active tuberculosis; (54) Code Section 31-15-2, relating to the establishment of a program for the prevention, control, and treatment of cancer; (55) Code Section 31-16-2, relating to the establishment of a program for the prevention, control, and treatment of kidney disease; (56) Code Section 31-17-2, relating to the report of diagnosis or treatment to health authorities of a case of venereal disease; (57) Code Section 31-17-3, relating to examination and treatment by health authorities for venereal disease; (58) Code Section 31-17-4.2, relating to HIV pregnancy screening; (59) Code Section 31-17A-2, relating to examination of persons infected or suspected of being infected with HIV; (60) Code Section 31-17A-3, relating to refusal to consent to an HIV test; (61) Code Section 31-18-4, relating to the duties of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; (62) Code Section 31-22-9.1, relating to who may perform HIV tests; (63) Code Section 31-24-4, relating to labeling of containers of blood under "The Blood Labeling Act"; (64) Code Section 31-26-2, relating to the requirement of a certificate to practice midwifery; (65) Code Section 31-27-2, relating to the requirement of a permit for a mass gathering; (66) Code Section 31-28-2, relating to issuance of permits to operate a tourist court;

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(67) Code Section 31-28-5, relating to standards for health, sanitation, and safety of tourist courts; (68) Code Section 31-28-6, relating to inspection of premises of tourist courts; (69) Code Section 31-30-9, relating to effectiveness of chapter on reports on veterans exposed to agent orange; (70) Code Section 31-34-5, relating to service cancelable loans under the "Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Act"; (71) Code Section 31-35-10, relating to definitions relative to bioterrorism protection for emergency providers; (72) Code Section 31-40-2, relating to issuance of permits for tattoo studios; (73) Code Section 31-40-5, relating to rules and regulations relative to tattoo studios; (74) Code Section 31-40-6, relating to enforcement of chapter regulating tattoo studios; (75) Code Section 31-40-8, relating to a public education program relative to tattoo studios; (76) Code Section 31-43-3, relating to the creation of the Commission on Men's Health; (77) Code Section 31-45-8, relating to inspections by the county board of health of public swimming pools; (78) Code Section 31-45-9, relating to suspension or revocation of permit for a public swimming pool; (79) Code Section 31-45-10, relating to rules and regulations relative to public swimming pools; (80) Code Section 31-45-11, relating to enforcement of rules and regulations relative to public swimming pools; (81) Code Section 31-47-1, relating to the purpose of the Arthritis Prevention and Control Program; (82) Code Section 33-24-59.2, relating to insurance coverage for equipment and selfmanagement training for individuals with diabetes; (83) Code Section 33-44-3, relating to the creation of the Georgia High Risk Health Insurance Plan; (84) Code Section 34-9-1, relating to definitions relative to workers' compensation; (85) Code Section 35-1-8, relating to acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of information assisting in identifying deceased persons and locating missing persons; (86) Code Section 37-2-2, relating to definitions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services; (87) Code Section 37-2-3, relating to designation of boundaries for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases regions; (88) Code Section 37-2-5, relating to regional planning boards establishing policy and direction for disability services; (89) Code Section 37-2-6.2, relating to employees whose jobs include duties or

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functions which became duties or functions of a community service board on July 1, 1994; (90) Code Section 37-2-6.4, relating to reconstituting or converting of organizational structure of community service boards; (91) Code Section 37-10-2, relating to the Interstate Compact on Mental Health; (92) Code Section 38-3-22, relating to the Governor's emergency management powers and duties; (93) Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor; (94) Code Section 40-5-25, relating to applications for instruction permits and drivers' licenses; (95) Code Section 40-6-392, relating to chemical tests for alcohol or drugs in blood relating to violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; (96) Code Section 42-1-7, relating to notification to transporting law enforcement agency of inmate's or patient's infectious or communicable disease; (97) Code Section 42-4-6, relating to confinement and care of tubercular inmates; (98) Code Section 42-4-32, relating to sanitation and health requirements for jails; (99) Code Section 42-5-52, relating to classification and separation of inmates generally; (100) Code Section 42-5-52.2, relating to testing of prison inmates for HIV; (101) Code Section 43-10-6, relating to rules and regulations as to sanitary requirements of beauty shops, beauty salons, schools of cosmetology, schools of esthetics, schools of hair design, and schools of nail care; (102) Code Section 43-11-74, relating to direct supervision requirement of dental hygienists by a licensed dentist; (103) Code Section 43-14-2, relating to definitions relative to the regulation of electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors; (104) Code Section 43-18-46, relating to grounds for denial or revocation of license or registration to operate a funeral establishment or to practice embalming or funeral directing; (105) Reserved; (106) Code Section 43-34-26.1, relating to influenza vaccine protocol agreements; (107) Code Section 45-9-1, relating to general provisions relative to insuring and indemnification of state officers and employees; (108) Code Section 45-18-1, relating to definitions relative to the state employees' health insurance plan; (109) Code Section 45-18-32, relating to administration of deferred compensation plans for employees of the state; (110) Code Section 46-11-4, relating to regulation of transportation of hazardous materials on public roads of the state generally; (111) Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules by a state agency;

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(112) Code Section 50-16-3, relating to property of state boards and departments; (113) Reserved; and (114) Code Section 50-18-76, relating to written matter exempt from disclosure under vital records laws.
SECTION 6-4. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Board of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Board of Public Health":
(1) Code Section 31-1-3.2, relating to hearing screenings for newborns; (2) Code Section 31-11-2, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services; (3) Code Section 31-11-3, relating to recommendations by local coordinating entity as to administration of the Emergency Medical Systems Communication Program; (4) Code Section 31-11-31.1, relating to license fees on ambulance services; (5) Code Section 31-12-14, relating to breast cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer research program fund; (6) Code Section 42-9-12, relating to appointment of replacement for incapacitated member on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; and (7) Code Section 43-7-9, relating to general powers and duties of the State Board of Barbers.
SECTION 6-5. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "commissioner of community health" and "commissioner of the department of community health" wherever either term occurs with "commissioner of public health":
(1) Code Section 8-2-24, relating to appointment of advisory committee relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes; (2) Code Section 12-5-524, relating to the creation of the Water Council; (3) Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal; (4) Code Section 16-12-141.1, relating to disposal of aborted fetuses; (5) Code Section 21-2-231, relating to lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons provided to Secretary of State with respect to registration of voters; (6) Code Section 26-2-393, relating to enforcement of article relating to nonprofit food sales and food service; (7) Code Section 31-9A-2, relating to definitions relative to the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; (8) Code Section 31-10-1, relating to definitions relative to vital records; (9) Code Section 31-11-2, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services; (10) Code Section 31-11-36, relating to suspension or revocation of licenses for ambulance services;

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(11) Code Section 31-16-3, relating to functions of the Kidney Disease Advisory Committee; (12) Code Section 31-27-7, relating to emergency powers of the Governor regarding mass gatherings; (13) Code Section 31-35-10, relating to definitions relative to bioterrorism protection for emergency responders; (14) Code Section 31-36A-7, relating to petition for health care placement transfer, admission, or discharge order by health care facility; (15) Code Section 31-47-2, relating to the role and duties of the commissioner relative to the arthritis prevention and control program; (16) Code Section 31-47-3, relating to the acceptance of grants for the arthritis prevention and control program; (17) Code Section 38-2-10, relating to use of National Guard in drug law enforcement, provision of medical care in medically underserved areas, and for youth opportunity training programs; (18) Code Section 42-4-32, relating to sanitation and health requirements in jails generally; (19) Code Section 42-9-12, relating to appointment of replacement for incapacitated member on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; (20) Code Section 43-1A-4, relating to the Occupational Regulation Review Council; (21) Code Section 43-45-3, relating to creation of the State Structural Pest Control Commission; (22) Code Section 45-9-73, relating to the creation of the Georgia Public School Personnel Indemnification Commission; (23) Code Section 45-9-83, relating to the creation of the Georgia State Indemnification Commission; and (24) Code Section 45-9-110, relating to authorization for consolidation of unemployment compensation claim matters under the commissioner of administrative services.
SECTION 6-6. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "division" and "division's" with "department" and "department's", respectively:
(1) Code Section 31-41-13, relating to notice of lead poisoning hazard; (2) Code Section 31-41-14, relating to abatement of lead poisoning hazard; (3) Code Section 31-41-16, relating to certificate evidencing compliance; and (4) Code Section 31-41-17, relating to advice regarding cleaning activities in homes occupied by children with elevated blood lead levels.
PART VII Effective Date and Repealer.
SECTION 7-1. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

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SECTION 7-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Balfour
N Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 7.

HB 214, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Steve Thompson District 33 420-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Banking and Financial Institutions Finance Transportation

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
3-31-11
Please note in the Journal that Thompson of the 33rd would have voted aye on HB 214 but was in a conference with the Lt. Governor.
/s/ Steve Thompson, 33
At 12:15 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 1:00 p.m.
At 1:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.
At 2:11 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 2:30 p.m.
At 2:30 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.
Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 214 be immediately transmitted to the House.
On the motion, there was no objection, and HB 214 was immediately transmitted.
Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 225. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, England of the 108th and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Bulloch 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:

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 225, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Davis of the 22nd

Seay of the 34th

HB 277. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Maddox of the 172nd, Roberts of the 154th, Williams of the 165th, Black of the 174th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to hunting, so as to regulate the baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; to change certain provisions relating to unlawful enticement of game; to change certain provisions relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Bulloch of the 11th.

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Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.
Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st and Heath of the 31st offered the following amendment #1:
Amend House Bill 277, as amended and passed by the House of Representatives by deleting the words "other than deer" in line 19;
By deleting lines 23 through 26 and by inserting in lieu thereof
(a.2) Nothing in paragraph (a.1) of this section shall prohibit any person from placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, or scattering any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feeds or bait so as to constitute a lure or attraction or enticement for deer on lands that are not under the ownership or control and management of the state or federal government, provided, however, that any such lure or attraction or enticement shall not cause hunting on any adjoining property to be prohibited under paragraph (b) of this section.
Senator Butterworth of the 50th asked unanimous consent that his amendment #1 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Butterworth, et al. amendment #1 was withdrawn.
Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Heath of the 31st and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #2:
Amend House Bill 277, as amended and passed by the House of Representatives by deleting the words "other than deer" in line 19;
By deleting lines 23 through 26 and by inserting in lieu thereof
(a.2) Nothing in paragraph (a.1) of this section shall prohibit any person from placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, or scattering any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feeds or bait so as to constitute a lure or attraction or enticement for deer on lands located in the southern zone that are not under the ownership or control and management of the state or federal government, provided, however, that any such lure or attraction or enticement shall not cause hunting on any adjoining property to be prohibited under paragraph (b) of this section.
Senator Butterworth of the 50th asked unanimous consent that his amendment #2 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Butterworth, et al. amendment #2 was withdrawn.
The President resumed the Chair.

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Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Heath of the 31st and Bulloch of the 11th offered the following amendment #3:

Amend HB 277, as amended and passed by the House of Representatives, by deleting ", other than deer," on line 19.

By deleting lines 23 through 26 and inserting in lieu thereof: (a.2) Nothing in subsection (a.1) of this Code section shall prohibit any person from placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, or scattering any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feeds or bait so as to constitute a lure or attraction or enticement for deer on lands that are not under the ownership or control and management of the state or federal government; provided, however, that any such lure or attraction or enticement shall not cause hunting on any adjoining property to be prohibited under subsection (b) of this Code section.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Butterworth, et al. amendment #3 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:

N Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth
Carter, B Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis N Fort N Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James N Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh E Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 17.
HB 277, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 280. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Rice of the 51st, Anderson of the 117th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a crossreference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Shafer of the 48th.
The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to HB 280:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a cross-reference; to modify provisions relating to information that must be registered by a service supplier doing business in Georgia for support of the 9-1-1 system; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; 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 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," is amended by revising subparagraph (C) of paragraph (18) of Code Section 46-5-122, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," as follows:
"(C) Other costs which may be paid with money from the Emergency Telephone System Fund, pursuant to subsection (e) (f) of Code Section 46-5-134."

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SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 46-5-124.1, relating to service suppliers that must register certain information with the director of emergency management, updating information, and notices of delinquency, as follows:
"(a) Any service supplier doing business in Georgia shall register the following information with the director:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the representative of the service supplier to whom the resolution adopted pursuant to Code Section 46-5-133 or other notification of intent to provide automatic number identification or automatic location identification, or both, of a wireless telecommunications telephone service connection should be submitted; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the representative of the service supplier with whom a local government must coordinate to implement automatic number identification or automatic location identification, or both, of a wireless telecommunications telephone service connection; (3) The counties in Georgia in which the service supplier is authorized to provide wireless telephone service at the time the filing is made; and (4) Every corporate name under which the service supplier is authorized to provide wireless telephone service in Georgia."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 46-5-134, relating to the establishment of the Emergency Telephone System Fund, as follows:
"(f)(1) In addition to cost recovery as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, money from the Emergency Telephone System Fund shall be used only to pay for:
(1)(A) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of emergency telephone equipment, including necessary computer hardware, software, and data base provisioning; addressing; and nonrecurring costs of establishing a 9-1-1 system; (2)(B) The rates associated with the service supplier's 9-1-1 service and other service supplier's recurring charges; (3)(C) The actual cost, according to generally accepted accounting principles, of salaries, including benefits, of employees and employee benefits incurred by the local government for employees hired by the local government solely for the operation and maintenance of the emergency 9-1-1 system and the actual cost of training such of those employees who work as dispatchers or and employees who work as directors as that term is defined in Code Section 46-5-138.2, whether such employee benefits are purchased directly from a third-party insurance carrier, funded by the local government's self-funding risk program, or funded by the local government's participation in a group self-insurance fund. As used in this paragraph, the term 'employee benefits' means health benefits, disability benefits, death benefits, accidental death and dismemberment benefits, pension benefits, retirement benefits, workers' compensation, and such other benefits as the local government may provide. Said term shall also include any post-employment

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benefits the local government may provide; (D) The actual cost, according to generally accepted accounting principles, of training employees hired by the local government solely for the operation and maintenance of emergency 9-1-1 system and employees who work as directors as that term is defined in Code Section 46-5-138.2; (4)(E) Office supplies of the public safety answering points used directly in providing emergency 9-1-1 system services; (5)(F) The cost of leasing or purchasing a building used as a public safety answering point. Moneys from the fund cannot shall not be used for the construction or lease of an emergency 9-1-1 system building until the local government has completed its street addressing plan; (6)(G) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of computer hardware and software used at a public safety answering point, including computer-assisted dispatch systems and automatic vehicle location systems; (7)(H) Supplies directly related to providing emergency 9-1-1 system services, including the cost of printing emergency 9-1-1 system public education materials; and (8)(I) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of logging recorders used at a public safety answering point to record telephone and radio traffic. (2)(A) In addition to cost recovery as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, money from the Emergency Telephone System Fund may be used to pay for those purposes set forth in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, if:
(i) The local government's 9-1-1 system provides enhanced 9-1-1 service; (ii) The revenues from the 9-1-1 charges or wireless enhanced 9-1-1 charges in the local government's Emergency Telephone System Fund at the end of any fiscal year shall be projected to exceed the cost of providing enhanced 9-1-1 services as authorized in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of paragraph (1) of this subsection and the cost of providing enhanced 9-1-1 services as authorized in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of paragraph (1) of this subsection includes a reserve amount equal to at least 10 percent of the previous year's expenditures; and (iii) Funds for such purposes are distributed pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between the local governments whose citizens are served by the emergency 9-1-1 system proportionately by population as determined by the most recent decennial census published by the United States Bureau of the Census at the time such agreement is entered into. (B) Pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Emergency Telephone System Fund may be used to pay for: (i) The actual cost, according to generally accepted accounting principles, of insurance purchased by the local government to insure against the risks and liability in the operation and maintenance of the emergency 9-1-1 system on behalf of the local government or on behalf of employees hired by the local government solely for the operation and maintenance of the emergency 9-1-1 system and employees who work as directors as that term is defined in Code

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Section 46-5-138.2, whether such insurance is purchased directly from a thirdparty insurance carrier, funded by the local government's self-funding risk program, or funded by the local government's participation in a group selfinsurance fund. As used in this division, the term 'cost of insurance' shall include, but shall not be limited to, any insurance premiums, unit fees, and broker fees paid for insurance obtained by the local government; (ii) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of a mobile communications vehicle and equipment, if the primary purpose and designation of such vehicle is to function as a backup 9-1-1 system center; (iii) The allocation of indirect costs associated with supporting the 9-1-1 system center and operations as identified and outlined in an indirect cost allocation plan approved by the local governing authority that is consistent with the costs allocated within the local government to both governmental and business-type activities; (iv) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of mobile public safety voice and data equipment, geo-targeted text messaging alert systems, or towers necessary to carry out the function of 9-1-1 system operations; and (v) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of public safety voice and data communications systems located in the 9-1-1 system facility that further the legislative intent of providing the highest level of emergency response service on a local, regional, and state-wide basis, including equipment and associated hardware and software that supports the use of public safety wireless voice and data communication systems."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, and the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the substitute to HB 280 (LC 36 1910S) by adding after "To" on line 1 the following: change provisions related to telecommunication systems and towers and contracts related thereto; to and by adding after "personnel;" on line 7 the following: to amend Code Section 36-37-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of municipal property generally, so as to clarify the authority of municipal corporations to enter into certain contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; to provide for property leases for telecommunications towers; to provide for exemptions and terms; to provide for applicability; and by inserting immediately after 119 the following: SECTION 3A. Code Section 36-37-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,

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relating to disposition of municipal property generally, is amended by revising paragraph (l)(1), the introductory language of paragraph (l)(2), and paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) and adding a new paragraph (l)(5) as follows: "(l)(1) In addition to any other authorization or power, Where not otherwise authorized by its charter or other applicable law, the governing authority of any municipal corporation may lease or enter into a contract for valuable consideration for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property of the municipal corporation; provided, however, that pursuant to the power granted by this subsection. The authority of any municipal corporation granted pursuant to its charter or other applicable law to enter into leases or contracts for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property of the municipal corporation shall not be affected by this subsection and it shall not apply to any contracts or leases entered into pursuant to such authority. Where a municipal charter or other applicable law provides no authorization for leasing or contracting for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property of the municipal corporation and this subsection is to be used as authorization for that purpose, the following shall apply: (A) Any lease or contract for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property for longer than 30 days shall be by sealed bids or by auction as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. Easements and licenses for the use of municipal property in connection with construction projects of a municipal corporation shall be exempt from this subparagraph, provided that their term is less than one year; (B) Nothing in this subsection shall have the effect of authorizing alienation of title to such property in derogation of rights, duties, and obligations imposed by prior deed, contract, or like document of similar import or shall cause the divesting of title to property dedicated to public use and not subsequently abandoned; and (C) The lessee or contractee shall not mortgage or pledge the property, lease or contract the property as security for any debt, or incur any encumbrance that could result in a lien or claim of lien against the property, lease, or contract. (2) As a condition of any Any lease or contract for the use, operation, or management of any real or personal property entered into pursuant to this subsection and for longer than 30 days shall contain the following terms:" "(3)(A) The initial term of a lease or contract for the use of real property entered into pursuant to this subsection shall be no longer than five years and there may be one renewal period of no longer than five years, after which the lease or contract shall again be subject to sealed bids or auction. (B) When the lessee or contractee charges any person to enter or go upon the real property for recreational purposes, the consideration received by the municipal corporation for the lease or contract shall not be deemed a charge within the meaning of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 51. (C) Where real property is leased pursuant to this Code section for the erection of telecommunications towers, the initial term of a lease or contract for the use of such real property shall be no longer than ten years and there may be one renewal period of no longer than ten years, after which the lease or contract shall again be subject to sealed bids or auction; provided, however, that such lease shall also include provisions for the removal of the telecommunications tower structure. (4) This subsection Where this subsection is applicable, it shall apply to any lease or contract entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2010 2011. This

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subsection shall not effect affect any provisions of subsection (k) of this Code section. (5) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed so as to expand the powers of eminent domain or to otherwise provide for additional eminent domain authority for any municipal corporation. The ability for a governing authority of a municipal corporation to exercise eminent domain shall be subject to the limitations enumerated in Chapter 2 of Title 22 and the Georgia Constitution."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Carter of the 1st amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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

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

Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh E Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

HB 280, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that the order of business be suspended to withdraw and commit SR 525. There was no objection.

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Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that the following resolution be withdrawn from the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee and committed to the Senate Transportation Committee:
SR 525. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Stoner of the 6th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Erosion and Sediment Control Study Committee; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and SR 525 was committed to the Senate Transportation Committee.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 251. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 251 (LC 37 1199) by inserting after "Commissioner;" on line 5 "to provide for an effective date;"
By adding after line 220 the following:
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 6.
Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House amendment to SB 251.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House amendment to SB 251.

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Senator Ramsey of the 43rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 292. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Houston of the 170th, Rogers of the 26th and England of the 108th:

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 extend certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh E Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

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HB 292, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Barry Loudermilk

Science and Technology

District 52

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

323-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
3/31/11

This is to serve notice that I inadvertently voted my machine as "No" on HB 292. I intended to vote "yes" and ask that my vote be changed to reflect a "yes" vote

/s/ Barry Loudermilk

HB 323. By Representatives Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th, Battles of the 15th, Rice of the 51st and Austin of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle, so as to change the time of perfection of a security interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Murphy of the 27th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh E Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 323, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

At 4:23 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 4:45 p.m. At 4:45 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 agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 214.

By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, England of the 108th, Sheldon of the 105th, Cooper of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

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SR 544. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Friday, April 1, 2011, through Thursday, April 14, 2011, shall be as follows:
Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 10.................in adjournment Monday, April 11 ......................................................in session for legislative day 38 Tuesday, April 12......................................................in session for legislative day 39 Wednesday, April 13.................................................in adjournment Thursday, April 14 ....................................................in session for legislative day 40
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 339. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Mills of the 25th, Maddox of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers, so as to revise the courts to which a challenge of a quarantine or vaccination order may be brought; to revise the manner of appealing orders concerning such challenges; to remove the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals from the definition of authorized judicial officials for certain judicial emergencies; to extend the duration of a judicial emergency order when a public health emergency exists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Crosby of the 13th.
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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones N Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
E Ramsey Rogers
Y Seabaugh E Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 2.

HB 339, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 421. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Manning of the 32nd and Atwood of the 179th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench trial for competency proceedings; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to amend the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights" so as to change provisions relating to victim notification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 421:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench or special jury trial for competency proceedings; to clarify procedures for competency evaluations; to provide that an accused determined to be mentally competent to stand trial may be housed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to reorganize the Code relative to competency evaluations and procedures; to provide for a court to request a competency evaluation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to demands for speedy trial; 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 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended in Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7, relating to insanity and mental incompetency, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"17-7-129. (a) When information becomes known to the court sufficient to raise a bona fide doubt regarding the accused's mental competency to stand trial, the court has a duty, sua sponte, to inquire into the accused's mental competency to stand trial. The court may order the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to conduct an evaluation of the accused's competency. If the court determines that it is necessary to have a trial on the issue of competency, the court shall follow the procedures set forth in Code Section 17-7-130. The court's order shall set forth those facts which give rise to its bona fide doubt as to the accused's mental competency to stand trial. The evaluation of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be submitted to the court, and the court shall submit such evaluation to the attorney for the accused or, if pro se, to the accused, but otherwise, the report shall remain under seal. (b) If the court orders a competency evaluation and the accused serves notice of a special plea of mental incompetency to stand trial or raises the issue of insanity, the court shall release the competency evaluation to the prosecuting attorney. Such evaluation shall not be released to any other person absent a court order."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-7-130, relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial, as follows:
"17-7-130. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Child' means a an accused person under the jurisdiction of the superior court pursuant to Code Section 15-11-28. (2) 'Civil commitment' means the accused's involuntary inpatient or outpatient commitment pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37, as appropriate. (2)(3) 'Court' 'Committing court' means the court which has jurisdiction over the criminal charges against the defendant accused. (3)(4) 'Department' means the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (5) 'Developmental disability' shall have the same meaning as set forth in paragraph (8) of Code Section 37-1-1. (4)(6) 'Inpatient' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (9.1) of Code Section 37-3-1; provided, however, that as applied to a child for purposes of this Code section, the term shall mean a child who is mentally ill or has a developmental disability and is in need of involuntary placement. (5)(7) 'Nonviolent offense' means any offense other than: a violent offense.
(A)(i) Murder; (ii) Rape; (iii) Aggravated sodomy; (iv) Armed robbery; (v) Aggravated assault; (vi) Hijacking of a motor vehicle or an aircraft; (vii) Aggravated battery; (viii) Aggravated sexual battery; (ix) Aggravated child molestation; (x) Aggravated stalking; (xi) Arson in the first degree and in the second degree; (xii) Stalking; (xiii) Fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer; (xiv) Any sexual offense against a minor; or (xv) Any offense which involves the use of a deadly weapon or destructive device; and (B) Those felony offenses deemed by the committing court to involve an allegation of actual or potential physical harm to another person. (6)(8) 'Outpatient' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (12.1) of Code Section 37-3-1, provided that: (A) As applied to a child for purposes of this Code section, the term shall mean a child who is mentally ill or has a developmental disability and is in need of involuntary placement; and

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(B) The court determines that the defendant accused meets the criteria for release on bail or other pre-trial release pursuant to Code Section 17-6-1. (9) 'Serious violent felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-10-6.1. (10) 'Sexual offense' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-106.2. (11) 'Violent offense' means:
(A)(i) A serious violent felony; (ii) A sexual offense; (iii) Criminal attempt to commit a serious violent felony; (iv) Criminal attempt to commit a sexual offense; (v) Aggravated assault; (vi) Hijacking of a motor vehicle or an aircraft; (vii) Aggravated battery; (viii) Aggravated stalking; (ix) Arson in the first degree or in the second degree; (x) Stalking; (xi) Fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer; (xii) Any offense which involves the use of a deadly weapon or destructive device; and (B) Those felony offenses deemed by the court to involve an allegation of actual or potential physical harm to another person. (b) Whenever a plea is filed that a defendant in a criminal case is mentally incompetent to stand trial, it shall be the duty of the court to cause the issue of the defendant's mental competency to stand trial to be tried first by a special jury. If the special jury finds the defendant mentally incompetent to stand trial, the court shall retain jurisdiction over the defendant but shall transfer the defendant to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and if the defendant is a child, the department shall be authorized to place such defendant in a secure hospital or secure community facility designated by the department; provided, however, that if the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor offense other than as included in subparagraph (a)(5)(A) of this Code section or a nonviolent offense, the court may, in its discretion, retain jurisdiction over the defendant, and may allow evaluation to be done on an outpatient basis by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. If the court allows outpatient evaluation and the defendant is in custody, the court may release the defendant in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 17-6-1, et seq. (c) Within 90 days after the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities has received actual custody of a defendant or, in the case of an outpatient, a court order requiring evaluation of a defendant pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the defendant shall be evaluated and a diagnosis made as to whether the defendant is presently mentally incompetent to stand trial and, if so, whether there is a substantial probability that the defendant will attain mental competency to stand trial in the foreseeable future. If the defendant is found to be mentally competent to stand trial,

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the department shall immediately report that finding and the reasons therefor to the committing court; and the defendant shall be returned to the court as provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section. (d) If the defendant is found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and there is not a substantial probability that the person will attain competency in the foreseeable future, the department shall return the physical custody of the defendant to a law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction of the court which committed the defendant unless in the opinion of the department's attending physician, and with concurrence of the court, such detention by law enforcement would be detrimental to the well-being of the defendant, in which case the defendant may be held by the department until the date of the defendant's hearing. The department shall report to the committing court the finding regarding competency, the reasons therefor, and its opinion as to whether the defendant currently meets criteria for commitment as an inpatient or as an outpatient pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37. The law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction of the court which committed the defendant shall retain custody of the defendant and the committing court may order an independent evaluation of the defendant by a court appointed licensed clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, who shall report to the court in writing as to the current mental and emotional condition of the defendant. Based on consideration of all evidence and all reports, the committing court may:
(1) If the defendant is not a child, refer the case to the probate court for commitment proceedings pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37, if appropriate and if the charges are dismissed for any reason; or (2) Retain jurisdiction of the defendant and conduct a hearing at which it shall hear evidence and consider all psychiatric and psychological reports submitted to the court and determine whether the state has proved by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant meets the criteria for involuntary civil commitment as an inpatient or as an outpatient pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37, whichever is applicable. The burden of proof in such hearings shall be upon the state.
(A) If the defendant does not meet the criteria for inpatient or outpatient civil commitment, the defendant shall be released in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 17-6-1 et seq. (B) If the defendant is found to meet the criteria for involuntary civil commitment as an inpatient or outpatient, the judge may issue an order committing the defendant; provided, however, that if the defendant is a child, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be authorized to place such defendant in a secure hospital or secure community facility designated by the department.
(i) If the defendant so committed is charged with a misdemeanor offense, the committing court may civilly commit the defendant for a period not to exceed one year. Following the commitment period, the charges against the defendant shall be dismissed by operation of law. (ii) A defendant who is so committed and is charged with a felony may only be released from that inpatient or outpatient commitment by order of the committing

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court in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (f) of Code Section 17-7-131 except that the burden of proof in such release hearing shall be on the state and if the committed person cannot afford a physician or licensed clinical psychologist of the defendant's choice, the person may petition the court and the court may order such cost to be paid by the county. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall report annually to the committing court on whether the civilly committed defendant continues to meet criteria for involuntary commitment as an inpatient or an outpatient pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37. The committing court shall review the case and enter an appropriate order, either to renew the inpatient or outpatient civil commitment, to change the commitment either from inpatient to outpatient or from outpatient to inpatient, or in the event charges are dismissed, transfer the jurisdiction of the case to the probate court for further proceedings pursuant to Title 37, if appropriate. (e) If the defendant is found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial but there is a substantial probability that the person will attain competency in the foreseeable future, by the end of the 90 day period, or at any prior time, the department shall report that finding and the reasons therefor to the committing court and shall retain custody over the defendant for the purpose of continued treatment for an additional period not to exceed nine months; provided, however, that if the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor offense or a nonviolent offense, the court shall retain jurisdiction over the defendant, but may, in its discretion, allow continued treatment to be done on an outpatient basis by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The department shall monitor the defendant's outpatient treatment for an additional period not to exceed nine months. If, by the end of the nine-month period or at any prior time if the defendant's condition warrants, the defendant is still found not to be competent to stand trial, irrespective of the probability of recovery in the foreseeable future, the department shall report that finding and the reasons therefor to the committing court. The committing court shall then follow the procedures in subsection (d) of this Code section for further commitment or release. (f)(1) If the defendant found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial is at any time found by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to be mentally competent to stand trial, the committing court shall be notified. A defendant who is an inpatient and is found by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to be mentally competent to stand trial shall be discharged into the custody of a law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction of the court which committed the defendant to the department unless the charges which led to the commitment have been dismissed, in which case the defendant shall be discharged. In the event a law enforcement officer does not appear and take custody of the defendant within 20 days after notice to the appropriate law enforcement official in the jurisdiction of the committing court, the presiding judge of the committing court, and the prosecuting attorney for the court, the department shall itself return the defendant to one of the committing court's detention facilities; and the cost of

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returning the defendant shall be paid by the county in which the committing court is located. All notifications shall be sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. With the concurrence of the appropriate court and upon the recommendation of the department's attending physician, any defendant discharged as competent to stand trial may be held by the department instead of at the court's detention facilities whenever, in the attending physician's opinion, such detention in the court's facilities would be detrimental to the well-being of the defendant so committed. Such alternative detention shall continue only until the date of the defendant's trial. (2) A defendant who is an outpatient and is found by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to be mentally competent to stand trial may remain in the community under conditions of bond or other conditions ordered by the committing court, if any, until the date of the person's trial. (g) Any person found by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to be mentally competent to stand trial returned to the court as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section shall again be entitled to file a special plea as provided for in this Code section. (h) If a defendant is found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial, whether or not committed pursuant to this Code section, the state may file at any time a motion for rehearing on the issue of the defendant's mental competency. The court shall grant said motion upon a showing by the state that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant's mental condition has changed. If this motion is granted, the case shall proceed as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. (b)(1) If an accused files a motion requesting a competency evaluation, the court may order the department to conduct an evaluation by a physician or licensed psychologist to determine the accused's mental competency to stand trial and, if such physician or licensed psychologist determines the accused to be mentally incompetent to stand trial, to make recommendations as to restoring the accused to competency. If the accused is a child, the department shall be authorized to place such child in a secure facility designated by the department. The department's evaluation shall be submitted to the court, and the court shall submit such evaluation to the attorney for the accused or if pro se, to the accused, but otherwise, the evaluation shall be under seal and shall not be released to any other person absent a court order. (2) If the accused files a special plea alleging that the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial, it shall be the duty of the court to have a bench trial, unless the state or the accused demands a special jury trial, to determine the accused's competency to stand trial. Once a special plea has been filed, the court shall submit the department's evaluation to the prosecuting attorney. (c) If the court finds the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial, the court may order a department physician or licensed psychologist to evaluate and diagnose the accused as to whether there is a substantial probability that the accused will attain mental competency to stand trial in the foreseeable future. The court shall retain jurisdiction over the accused and shall transfer the accused to the physical custody of

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the department. At its discretion, the court may allow the evaluation to be performed on the accused as an outpatient if the accused is charged with a nonviolent offense. Such evaluation shall be performed within 90 days after the department has received actual custody of an accused or, in the case of an outpatient, a court order requiring evaluation of an accused. If the accused is a child, the department shall be authorized to place such child in a secure facility designated by the department. If the evaluation shows:
(1) That the accused is mentally competent to stand trial, the department shall immediately report that determination and the reasons therefor to the court, and the court shall submit such determination to the attorney for the accused or, if pro se, to the accused and to the prosecuting attorney. The accused shall be returned to the court as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section; (2) That the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial and that there is not a substantial probability that the accused will attain competency in the foreseeable future, the court shall follow the procedures set forth in subsection (e) of this Code section for civil commitment or release; or (3) That the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial but there is a substantial probability that the accused will attain competency in the foreseeable future, by the end of the 90 day period, or at any prior time, the department shall report that finding and the reasons therefor to the court and shall retain custody over the accused for the purpose of continued treatment for an additional period not to exceed nine months; provided, however, that if the accused is charged with a misdemeanor offense or a nonviolent offense, the court shall retain jurisdiction over the accused but may, in its discretion, allow continued treatment to be done on an outpatient basis by the department. The department shall monitor the accused's outpatient treatment for the additional period not to exceed nine months. If, by the end of the nine-month period or at any prior time the accused's condition warrants, the accused is still determined by the department physician or licensed psychologist to be mentally incompetent to stand trial, irrespective of the probability of recovery in the foreseeable future, the department shall report that finding and the reasons therefor to the court. The court shall then follow the procedures in subsection (e) of this Code section for civil commitment or release. (d)(1) If the department's physician or licensed psychologist determines at any time that the accused is mentally competent to stand trial, the department shall notify the court, and the accused shall be discharged into the custody of a sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court unless the charges which led to the evaluation or civil commitment have been dismissed, in which case, the accused shall be discharged from the department. In the event a sheriff does not appear and take custody of the accused within 20 days after notice to the appropriate sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court, the presiding judge of the court, and the prosecuting attorney for the court, the department shall itself return the accused to one of the court's detention facilities, and the cost of returning the accused shall be paid by the county in which the court is located. All notifications under this paragraph shall be sent by certified mail or

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statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. As an alternative to returning the accused to the sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court, the department may hold the accused at the department's secure facility instead of at the court's detention facilities whenever a department physician or licensed psychologist provides written notice to the court that such detention in the court's facilities would be detrimental to the wellbeing of the accused. Such alternative detention shall continue only until the date of the accused's trial. Regardless of where the accused is held, the court shall hold a bench trial to determine the accused's mental competency to stand trial within 45 days of receiving the department's evaluation or, if demanded, shall conduct a special jury trial within six months of receiving the department's evaluation. (2) If the accused is an outpatient and the department's physician or licensed psychologist determines at any time that the accused is mentally competent to stand trial, the accused may remain in the community under conditions of bond or other conditions ordered by the court, if any, until the date of the accused's trial, which shall be within 45 days of the court receiving the department's evaluation if tried by the court or within six months of receiving the department's evaluation if a special jury trial is demanded. (e) If the evaluation performed pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section shows that the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial and that there is not a substantial probability that the accused will attain competency in the foreseeable future: (1) If the accused is charged with a misdemeanor, the department shall return the physical custody of the accused to a sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court; provided, however, that as an alternative to returning the accused to the sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court, the department may hold the accused at the department's secure facility instead of at the court's detention facilities whenever a department physician or licensed psychologist provides written notice to the court that such detention in the court's facilities would be detrimental to the well-being of the accused. Such alternative detention shall continue only until the date of the accused's trial. Regardless of where the accused is held, the court shall, within 45 days of receiving the department's evaluation:
(A) Consider entry of a nolle prosequi of the charges pursuant to Code Section 178-3 and, if the accused is not a child, request that the department petition the probate court of the jurisdiction of the accused's residence for civil commitment of the accused; or (B) If the court finds that the accused does not meet the criteria for civil commitment, the accused shall be released in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 of this title; or (2) If the accused is charged with a felony, the department shall return the physical custody of the accused to a sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court; provided, however, that as an alternative to returning the accused to the sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court, the department may hold the accused at the department's secure facility instead of at the court's detention facilities whenever a department physician or licensed psychologist provides written notice to the court that such detention in the court's

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facilities would be detrimental to the well-being of the accused. Such alternative detention shall continue only until the date of the accused's trial. The department shall report to the court its finding regarding the accused's mental competency to stand trial, the reasons therefor, and its opinion as to whether the accused currently meets the criteria for civil commitment. The court may order an independent evaluation of the accused by a court appointed licensed clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, who shall report to the court in writing as to the current mental and emotional condition of the accused. Regardless of where the accused is held, the court shall, within 45 days of receiving the department's evaluation:
(A) Consider entry of a nolle prosequi of the charges pursuant to Code Section 178-3 and, if the accused is not a child, request that the department petition the probate court of the jurisdiction of the accused's residence for civil commitment of the accused; or (B) Retain jurisdiction of the accused and conduct a trial at which the court shall hear evidence and consider all psychiatric and psychological evaluations submitted to the court and determine whether the state has proved by clear and convincing evidence that the accused meets the criteria for civil commitment. The burden of proof in such trials shall be upon the state. Following the trial:
(i) If the court finds that the accused does not meet the criteria for civil commitment, the accused shall be released in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 of this title; (ii) If the court finds that the accused meets the criteria for civil commitment, the judge may issue an order civilly committing the accused, and the court shall order the civil commitment to be on an inpatient or outpatient placement; provided, however, that if the accused is a child, the department shall be authorized to place such child in a secure facility designated by the department; (iii) If the accused is civilly committed pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph and was charged with a nonviolent offense, the court may order civil commitment on an annual basis, but in no case for a period to exceed the maximum period for which the accused could have been sentenced on the most serious nonviolent offense charged or a period to exceed five years, whichever is less, provided that civil commitment shall be reevaluated by a department physician or licensed psychologist on an annual basis; (iv) If the accused is civilly committed pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph and was charged with a violent offense, the court may order civil commitment on an annual basis, but in no case for a period to exceed the maximum period for which the accused could have been sentenced on the most serious violent offense charged, provided that civil commitment shall be reevaluated by a department physician or licensed psychologist on an annual basis; (v) Following the civil commitment pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph, a department physician or licensed psychologist shall submit to the court his or her annual evaluation as to whether the civilly committed accused continues to meet the criteria for civil commitment. The court shall mail the annual evaluation to the

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attorney for the accused or, if pro se, to the accused and to the prosecuting attorney. The court shall review the case annually and enter the appropriate order to renew the civil commitment, to change the civil commitment status, or, in the event the charges are dismissed, to transfer the jurisdiction of the case to the probate court of the jurisdiction of the accused's residence for further civil commitment; provided, however, that after the department submits its annual evaluation, if the state or the accused requests a hearing regarding civil commitment, the court shall hold a hearing on such issue; and (vi) An accused who is civilly committed pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph may make an application for release from civil commitment but shall only be released from that civil commitment by order of the court in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (f) of Code Section 17-7-131, except that the burden of proof in such release hearing shall be on the state, and if the civilly committed accused is indigent, the accused may petition the court to have an evaluation performed by a physician or licensed psychologist of the accused's choice, and the court may order the cost of such evaluation be paid for by the county. (f) If, at any time, the department's physician or licensed psychologist determines that the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial but later determines that the accused is mentally competent to stand trial, the court shall be so notified and shall order the accused detained or discharged in accordance with paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section. Any accused determined by a department physician or licensed psychologist to be mentally competent to stand trial and returned to the court as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section shall again be entitled to file a special plea as provided for in this Code section. (g) If an accused is determined by a department physician or licensed psychologist to be mentally incompetent to stand trial, whether or not civilly committed pursuant to this Code section, the state may file at any time a motion for rehearing on the issue of the accused's mental competency to stand trial. If the state's motion is granted, the case shall proceed as provided in this Code section. (h) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent the accused or the state from seeking a court order for a nondepartment mental competency evaluation of the accused at the cost of the movant. If a nondepartment mental competency evaluation is ordered, the court shall abide by the time frames for trial as set forth in this Code section unless the court determines, for good cause shown, that such time frames require adjustment for a nondepartment evaluation. (i) The 'Crime Victims' Bill of Rights,' as set forth in Chapter 17 of this title, shall be applicable to any judicial proceeding held pursuant to this Code section, and notice shall be provided to any victim as set forth in such chapter."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 17-7-170, relating to demands for speedy trials, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(f) If a defendant files a special plea of incompetency to stand trial pursuant to Code Section 17-7-130 or if the court, pursuant to Code Section 17-7-129, conducts a trial on the competency of the defendant, the period of time during which such matter is pending shall not be included in the computation of determining whether a demand for speedy trial has been satisfied."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 17-7-171, relating to the time for demand for speedy trial in capital cases, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) If a defendant files a special plea of incompetency to stand trial pursuant to Code Section 17-7-130 or if the court, pursuant to Code Section 17-7-129, conducts a trial on the competency of the defendant, the period of time during which such matter is pending shall not be included in the computation of determining whether a demand for speedy trial has been satisfied."
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh E Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

HB 421, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Jack Murphy

Banking and Financial Institutions

District 27

Appropriations

325-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Ethics

Atlanta, GA 30334

Insurance and Labor

Public Safety

Transportation

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/31/11

Please record a "Yes" on HB 421

/s/ Jack Murphy

At 5:24 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease for 15 minutes.

At 5:30 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 by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 791. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.

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HB 503. By Representatives Carter of the 175th and Golick of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses and victim compensation, respectively, so as to provide for funding of certain medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 503:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses and criminal procedure, respectively, so as to provide for funding of forensic medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; 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 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-1, relating to rape, as follows:
"(c) When evidence relating to an allegation of rape is collected in the course of a medical examination of the person who is the victim of the alleged crime, the law enforcement agency investigating the alleged crime Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund, as provided for in Chapter 15 of Title 17, shall be responsible for the cost of the medical examination to the extent that expense is incurred for the limited purpose of collecting evidence."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-6-2, relating to sodomy, aggravated sodomy, and medical expenses, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) When evidence relating to an allegation of aggravated sodomy is collected in the course of a medical examination of the person who is the victim of the alleged crime, the law enforcement agency investigating the alleged crime Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund, as provided for in Chapter 15 of Title 17, shall be financially responsible for the cost of the medical examination to the extent that expense is incurred for the limited purpose of collecting evidence."

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SECTION 3. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended by revising Code Section 17-5-72, relating to the right to free forensic medical examination, as follows:
"17-5-72. A victim shall have the right to have a forensic medical examination regardless of whether the victim participates in the criminal justice system or cooperates with law enforcement in pursuing prosecution of the underlying crime. A victim shall not be required to pay, directly or indirectly, for the cost of a forensic medical examination. The cost of a forensic medical examination shall be paid for by the investigating law enforcement agency Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund, as provided for in Chapter 15 of this title."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 17-15-2, relating to definitions for victim compensation, by revising paragraphs (6) through (9) as follows:
"(6) 'Forensic medical examination' means an examination provided to a person pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-1 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-2 by a trained medical personnel in order to gather evidence. Such examination shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(A) An examination for physical trauma; (B) A determination as to the nature and extent of the physical trauma; (C) A patient interview; (D) Collection and evaluation of the evidence collected; and (E) Any additional testing deemed necessary by the examiner in order to collect evidence and provide treatment. (7) 'Fund' means the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. (7)(8) 'Investigator' means an investigator of the board. (8)(9) 'Serious mental or emotional trauma' means a nonphysical injury which has been documented by a licensed mental health professional and which meets the specifications promulgated by the board's rules and regulations relating to this type of trauma. (9)(10) 'Victim' means a person who: (A) Is injured physically, who dies, or who suffers financial hardship as a result of being injured physically as a direct result of a crime; (B) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being threatened with a crime which could result in physical injury or death; or (C) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being present during the commission of a crime."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"17-15-15. When a forensic medical examination is conducted, the cost of such examination shall be paid for by the fund in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00. The fund shall be responsible for payment of such cost notwithstanding whether the person receiving such examination has health insurance or any other source of health care coverage."

SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-18-2, relating to information for victims of rape or forcible sodomy, as follows:
"17-18-2. The following information in substantially the form set out in this Code section shall be provided to adult victims of rape or aggravated sodomy in accordance with Code Section 17-18-1:
'INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF RAPE OR FORCIBLE SODOMY If you are the victim of rape or forcible sodomy, you have certain rights under the law. Rape or forcible sodomy by a stranger or a person known to you, including rape or forcible sodomy by a person married to you, is a crime. You can ask the government's lawyer to prosecute a person who has committed a crime. The government pays the cost of prosecuting for crimes. If you are the victim of rape or forcible sodomy, you should contact a local police department or other law enforcement agency immediately. A police officer will come to take a report and collect evidence. You should keep any clothing you were wearing at the time of the crime as well as any other evidence such as bed sheets. Officers will take you to the hospital for a medical examination. You should not shower or douche before the examination. The law requires that the police department or law enforcement agency investigating the crime Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund pay for the medical examination to the extent of the cost for the collection of evidence of the crime.'"

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey

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Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby
Davenport E Davis Y Fort
Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden
Gooch

Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh E Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

HB 503, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Frank Ginn

State Institutions and Property

District 47

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

321-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building State and Local Governmental Operations

Atlanta, GA 30334

Regulated Industries and Utilities

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/31/11

To: Sec. of Senate

I missed the vote on HB 503. Please record my vote as "yea" as I intended to vote for the bill.

Thank you

/s/ Frank Ginn, 47

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
Senator Hill of the 4th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its substitute to HB 78 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.
The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Hill of the 4th, Tolleson of the 20th and Unterman of the 45th.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
HR 791. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Friday, April 1, 2011, through Thursday, April 14, 2011, shall be as follows:
Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 10.................in adjournment Monday, April 11 ......................................................in session for legislative day 38 Tuesday, April 12......................................................in session for legislative day 39 Wednesday, April 13.................................................in adjournment Thursday, April 14 ....................................................in session for legislative day 40
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.
On the adoption of the resolution, there was no objection, and the resolution was adopted.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 791 until 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011; the motion prevailed, and at 5:44 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, April 11, 2011
Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

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

At 1:06 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 1:30 p.m.

At 1:30 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 549.

By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Bruce of the 64th, Jones of the 44th, Gardner of the 57th, Taylor of the 55th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County and within each municipality therein, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of each district and its board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 552. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under 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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HB 560. HB 563. HB 579. HB 586.

By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said commission; to provide for the organizational meeting of the charter and consolidation commission and for the election of officers; to provide for the powers and duties of said commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to approve and levy a certain 1 percent additional excise tax by and for the City of Atlanta as authorized by general law; to provide for conditions; to provide a conditional effective date; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Rice of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3729), so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Norcross; to provide for a referendum; to provide for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dickerson of the 95th and Kendrick of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Magistrate's Court of Rockdale County, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3907), as amended, so as to provide for the election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Rockdale County; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the nonpartisan election of the chief magistrate; to provide for submission of the Act for preclearance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 599. HB 608.
HB 610. HB 611. HB 612.

By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Cook County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 42nd, Jones of the 44th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 27, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4490), so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed, each criminal fine imposed, and each traffic case fined; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Morris of the 155th and Jackson of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Emanuel County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stone Mountain, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4108), so as to provide for election by posts for members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act and to provide that such bonds or obligations be validated as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 613. HB 614. HB 615. HB 616.

By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Kingsland to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; 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.
By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the county who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; 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.
By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; 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.

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HB 617. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; 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.

HB 618.

By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee," approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4964), so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 619.

By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dalton 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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 36.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information

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regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.
By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner,

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disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 240. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th and Jackson of the 24th:

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 create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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 157.

By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SR 114. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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SB 278. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 59 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life settlements, so as to require certain notifications of alternative available transactions be provided to an owner of an individual life policy under certain circumstances; to provide that certain practices are unlawful; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
Senator Brown of the 26th asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 3-1.2(a) to first read and assign to committee SB 279. There was no objection.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 279. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 4991), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), so as to provide for the appointment of certain members of the governing authority and their qualifications and period of service; to provide that the authority shall not exercise any development powers after a certain date; to provide for the payment of a franchise fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 549. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Bruce of the 64th, Jones of the 44th, Gardner of the 57th, Taylor of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County and within each municipality therein, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of each district and its board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 552. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under 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.
HB 560. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said commission; to provide for the organizational meeting of the charter and consolidation commission and for the election of officers; to provide for the powers and duties of said commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 563. By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to approve and levy a certain 1 percent additional excise tax by and for the City of Atlanta as authorized by general law; to provide for conditions; to provide a conditional effective date; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 579. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Rice of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3729), so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Norcross; to provide for a referendum; to provide for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide for 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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HB 586. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dickerson of the 95th and Kendrick of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Magistrate's Court of Rockdale County, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3907), as amended, so as to provide for the election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Rockdale County; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the nonpartisan election of the chief magistrate; to provide for submission of the Act for preclearance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 599. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Cook County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, 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.
HB 608. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 42nd, Jones of the 44th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 27, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4490), so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed, each criminal fine imposed, and each traffic case fined; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 610. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Morris of the 155th and Jackson of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Emanuel County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under 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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HB 611. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stone Mountain, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4108), so as to provide for election by posts for members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 612. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act and to provide that such bonds or obligations be validated as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 613. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Kingsland to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 614. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; 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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HB 615. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the county who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; 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.
HB 616. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; 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.
HB 617. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; 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.
HB 618. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee,"

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approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4964), so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 619. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dalton 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, was read by the Secretary:

Nathan Deal Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

April 4, 2011

VIA HAND DELIVERY

The Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor of Georgia 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Governor Cagle:

Attached is a list of appointments to various boards, commissions, authorities and other entities requiring Senate confirmation. This list is submitted pursuant to Senate Rules 33.1, et seq. If we can provide you with any additional information to assist your office in the confirmation process, please let us know.

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Thanks for your assistance.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ D. Todd Markle Executive Counsel
The Honorable Greg Haynes of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Don Howard of Cherokee County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending March 15, 2013.
The Honorable 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 July 6, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012.
The Honorable Bill Hutson of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Commissions of the Sheriffs Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012.
The Honorable Al St. Lawrence of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Jeff Wigington of Henry County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Brian Brannon of Gordon County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
The Honorable Joanne Caldwell of Rockdale County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning August 25, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
The Honorable Kevin Abernethy of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

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The Honorable Willie Adams of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning April 7, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable Jeff Brown of Troup County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Billy Croker of Polk County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Cliff Sheppard of Washington County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Simon Bloom of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Joyce Stevens of Walton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Harold Carlisle of Monroe County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable Jamie Pennington of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011.
The Honorable Bill Wallace of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Ross Mason of Morgan County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning September 22, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Norm Boyd of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning September 22, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Mary Eleanor Wickersham of Glynn County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011.

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The Honorable Jack Hill of Tattnall County, as a member of the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education, for the term of office beginning September 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Henrie Treadwell, Ph.D. of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending December 31, 2013.
The Honorable Bill Acuff of Colquitt County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning August 4, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Justin Wiedeman of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning August 4, 2010, and ending July 1, 2017.
The Honorable Ashley Paulk, Jr. of Lowndes County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Carlton Powell of Thomas County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning November 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Fran Rogers of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending December 15, 2012.
The Honorable Ken Stewart of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014.
The Honorable Edward Tate of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014.
The Honorable Alton Knight of Spalding County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning August 30, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014.
The Honorable Bob Voyles of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority for the term of office beginning September 9, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014.
The Honorable Lara Hodgson of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning September 21, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014.

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The Honorable Al Nash of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning September 21, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014.
The Honorable Kay Ford of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011.
The Honorable Mike Shea of Thomas County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Larry Hutcheson of Haralson County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Sam Way of Pulaski County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning July 22, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Paul Wood of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Gardiner Garrard of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Paul Bowers of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Jim Stephenson of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011.
The Honorable Charles Tarbutton of Washington County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning November 15, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable John Downs, Jr. of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable Jim Edenfield of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.

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The Honorable David Allman of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable Anne Hennessy of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable Mike Garrett of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable John Watson of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010 and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable Jeff Anderson of Forsyth County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Sandra Smith of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning December 13, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Mark Smith of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.
The Honorable Robert Leebern, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.
The Honorable Lester Rampy of Gordon County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending January 20, 2013.
The Honorable Rusty Griffin, Jr. of Lowndes County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.
The Honorable Doreen Poitevint of Decatur County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.
The Honorable Katherine "Nisi" Zell of Camden County, as a member of the Board of the Georgia County Leadership Academy, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.

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The Honorable Matt Gignilliat of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending February 19, 2013.
The Honorable Gene Cartledge of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending February 19, 2014.
The Honorable P. A. "Tak" Argentinis of Liberty County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending February 19, 2015.
The Honorable Barbara Tempel of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015.
The Honorable Alvin Wilbanks of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System, for the term of office beginning June 28, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
The Honorable Joseph "J. D." Frazier of Cobb County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending December 8, 2010.
The Honorable Henry Craig of Baldwin County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending January 31, 2011.
The Honorable Andrew Dennison of Richmond County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending December 4, 2011.
The Honorable Julia Mikell, M.D. of Chatham County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending December 8, 2011.
The Honorable Jane Warnock of Dodge County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending December 8, 2011.
The Honorable Tim Wall of Bulloch County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending December 8, 2011.

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The Honorable Sid Johnson of Gwinnett County, as Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, for the term of office beginning January 18, 2011, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Doug MacGinnitie of Dekalb County, as Commissioner of the Department of Revenue, for the term of office beginning January 18, 2011, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Joe Doyle of Carroll County, as Commissioner of the State Personnel Administration, for the term of office beginning January 21, 2011, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Jerry Davis of Pulaski County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
The Honorable Fred Greer of Newton County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Gene Sutherland of Clayton County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning August 25, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Hunter Towns of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending July 20, 2013.
The Honorable Frank Carter of Burke County, as a member of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending October 6, 2015.
The Honorable Emily Campbell of Fulton County, as a member of Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015.
The Honorable Page Love of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011.
The Honorable Hugh "Chip" Brown of Henry County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Landscape Architects, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending April 1, 2011.

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The Honorable Nancy Robinson of Washington County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending September 23, 2012.
The Honorable Cassie Davis of Monroe County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending September 23, 2011.
The Honorable Anita Hufft of Lowndes County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending September 23, 2013.
The Honorable Katherine Mann of Fannin County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending September 23, 2013.
The Honorable Richard McIntyre of Talbott County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 1, 2013.
The Honorable Kim Brannen of Bulloch County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013.
The Honorable Elaine Pritchard of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013.
The Honorable Heather Teilhet of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013.
The Honorable Glen Wilkins of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010 and ending January 17, 2013.
The Honorable Ceasar Mitchell of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013.
The Honorable Vickie Williamson of Walton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning November 5, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013.

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The Honorable Deborah Silcox of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning November 5, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013.
The Honorable Miranda Klein of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013.
The Honorable Molly Stofko of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013.
The Honorable Ben Marion of Colquitt County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending December 31, 2011.
The Honorable Rhonda Kunes of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable William Butler, M.D. of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning September 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable William Sightler of Telfair County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July1, 2014.
The Honorable Jeff Dauler of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Film, Video, and Music Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Ric Reitz of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Film, Video, and Music Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable David Barbe of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010 and ending February 1, 2013.
The Honorable Rob Gibson of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending February 1, 2014.

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The Honorable R. Kirby Godsey of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending February 1, 2011.
The Honorable Robert Highsmith, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending February 1, 2014.
The Honorable Dr. Claire Fox Hillard of Dougherty County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending February 1, 2013.
The Honorable Kirk Walker of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Public Service Commission Advisory Committee, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Jerome Byers of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
The Honorable Matt Echols of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
The Honorable Craig Lesser of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012.
The Honorable Mike McDougald of Floyd County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning July 22, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Robin Ferst of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning July 22, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Jan Paul of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Jordan Gillis of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.

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The Honorable Bert Brantley of Henry County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Craig Buckley of Evans County, as a member of the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending March 5, 2013.
The Honorable Cindy Trimble Kelly of Fannin County, as a member of the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning November 5, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Linda Evans of Cobb County, as a member of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, for the term of office beginning August 4, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010.
The Honorable Reggie Prime of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending June 29, 2013.
The Honorable Brad Currey of Fulton County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning November 17, 2010, and ending June 29, 2013.
The Honorable Kit Dunlap of Hall County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning November 17, 2010, and ending June 29, 2013.
The Honorable Chuck Huling of Fulton County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending June 29, 2013.
The Honorable Milton Raven, Sr. of Sumter County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Nat Hansford of Oglethorpe County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Roy Roberts, Jr. of Walton County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.

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The Honorable Andy Peryam of Coweta County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Bonnie Cleland of Effingham County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011.
The Honorable Claire Dupree Pierce of Floyd County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 13, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Larry Ritchie of Cobb County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011.
The Honorable Lois Sealy of Bibb County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Ron Swofford of Clayton County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Clinton Hobbs of Towns County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Corinna Magelund of Fulton County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Alice Clements of Floyd County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Dan Weber of Fulton County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011.
The Honorable Valerie Williams of White County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.

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The Honorable Stephanie Haynes of Jones County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning August 30, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Lawrence Walters of Lee County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Bettina Tate of Chatham County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Kathe Falls of Fulton County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Southern Global Strategies Council, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Heidi Green of Cobb County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Debra Lyons of Bibb County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Council for a New Economy Workforce, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Dr. Sanford Chandler of Cobb County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Council for a New Economy Workforce, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Ross King of Fulton County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Council on the Southern Community, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Hans Gant of Fayette County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Southern Global Strategies Council, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Carol Henderson of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Southern Technology Council, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Stephen Fleming of Fulton County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Southern Technology Council, for the term of office beginning July 14, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.

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The Honorable Wanda Goodson of Dawson County, as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012.
The Honorable Michael Salazar of Columbia County, as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011.
The Honorable Andrew Pace of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014.
The Honorable Darrell Bullock of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending December 29, 2011.
The Honorable Joey Loudermilk of Harris County, as a member of the State Board of Education, for the term of office beginning July 16, 2010, and ending January 1, 2011.
The Honorable Lauren Wright of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013.
The Honorable Vaughn Bray of Muscogee County, as a member of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, for the term of office beginning March 29, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Debbie Brilling of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending June 15, 2013.
The Honorable Carol Roberson of Fannin County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending December 29, 2012.
The Honorable Albert Murray of Rockdale County, as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, for the term of office beginning May 15, 2010, and ending December 31, 2016.
The Honorable Terry Barnard of McIntosh County, as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, for the term of office beginning December 31, 2010, and ending December 31, 2017.
The Honorable Tony Moye of Henry County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending November 1, 2015.

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The Honorable Chad Whitefield of Floyd County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending August 30, 2012.
The Honorable John Cowherd of Clayton County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning September 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
The Honorable Barry Turner of Franklin County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for the term of office beginning April 6, 2010, and ending May 5, 2012.
The Honorable Judy Sanders of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for the term of office beginning April 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Leonard Kinsley of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Foresters, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending May 8, 2014.
The Honorable Elmo Richardson of Bibb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning October 2, 2010, and ending June 1, 2015.
The Honorable Matt Baxter of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015.
The Honorable Brian Upson of Spaulding County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning November 5, 2010, and ending August 28, 2015.
The Honorable George Howroyd of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014.
The Honorable Benjamin Persons of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending November 24, 2012.
The Honorable Dan Israel of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015.

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The Honorable Dinah Wayne of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
The Honorable Ben Copeland, Sr. of Lanier County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015.
The Honorable McGrath Keen, Jr. of Laurens County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015.
The Honorable Earl Smith of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015.
The Honorable Carl Swearingen of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015.
The Honorable Ben Tarbutton, Jr. of Washington County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015.
The Honorable Ronnie Rollins of Jones County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012.
The Honorable Mary Frances Bowley of the Town of Tyrone, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Stan Cooper of Walker County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable James Donald of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Suzanne Dow of Habersham County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.

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The Honorable Denise Fachini of Crisp County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable John Flythe of Richmond County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Roger Garrison of Cherokee County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Michelle Girtman of Lowndes County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Taylor Haley of Glynn County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable David Irwin of Rockdale County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Stephen Kelley of Glynn County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Shawn LaGrua of Fulton County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Denise Marshall of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Dwayne Orrick of Crisp County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Tripp Self, III of Bibb County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2012, and ending August 20, 2012.

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The Honorable Rusty Smith of Stephens County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Chuck Spahos of Henry County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Steve Teske of Clayton County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Robert Thornton, Jr. of Coweta County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Ken Vance, Jr. of Baldwin County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Peggy Walker of Douglas County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Sarah Wall of Pulaski County (Hawkinsville), as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Mary Eleanor Wickersham, Ph.D. of Glynn County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Valerie Williams of Glynn County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012.
The Honorable Mike Miller of Douglas County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning April 7, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011.
The Honorable Andy Chambers of Fayette County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011.

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The Honorable W. Bruce Bowman of Gordon County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011.
The Honorable Josh Belinfante of Fulton County, as a member of the State Ethics Commission, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending March 2, 2014.
The Honorable Kent Alexander of Fulton County, as a member of the State Ethics Commission, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending March 2, 2014.
The Honorable Dr. Julian Duttera of Troup County, as a member of the State Medical Education Board, for the term of office beginning May 11, 2010, and ending April 1, 2013.
The Honorable Dr. Mark Hanly of Glynn County, as a member of the State Medical Education Board, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending April 1, 2013.
The Honorable Shawn Hanley of Fulton County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board, for the term of office beginning August 4, 2010, and ending April 1, 2015.
The Honorable Emory Morsberger of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending July 1, 2012.
The Honorable Robert Kinard of Whitfield County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending July 2, 2012.
The Honorable Helen Rice of Troup County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.
The Honorable Dan Israel of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2013.
The Honorable Mike Royal of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.
The Honorable Kenneth Mason of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.

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The Honorable Barbara Hampton of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.
The Honorable J. Grant Lewis of Floyd County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018.
The Honorable Jon Canada of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning January 21, 2011, and ending January 20, 2014.
The Honorable Phillip Wilheit, Sr. of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Regents, for the term of office beginning January 10, 2011, and ending January 1, 2016.
The Honorable Dr. John Antalis of Whitfield County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending January 1, 2014.
The Honorable Bo Benton of Jones County, as a member of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending February 14, 2015.
The Honorable Roy Cates of Wilks County, as a member of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending February 14, 2015.
The Honorable Deborah R. Bailey of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending February 4, 2014.
The Honorable Rose Lane Leavell of Twiggs County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning March 7, 2011, and ending February 1, 2012.
The Honorable Charles "Charley" Humbard of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning March 7, 2011, and ending February 1, 2012.
The Honorable Roy Kilpatrick of Bulloch County, as a member of the Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending January 1, 2015.
The Honorable Philip Wilheit, Jr. of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning January 24, 2011, and ending January 1, 2016.

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The Honorable Gladys Wyant of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending February 4, 2014.
The Honorable Barbara Lynn Howell of Chatham County, as a member of the Capitol Art Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending February 16, 2013.
The Honorable Stephen Penley of Carroll County, as a member of the Capitol Art Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending February 16, 2013.
The Honorable Ansley Saville of Floyd County, as a member of the Capitol Art Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending January 5, 2016.
The Honorable Lewis Page of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Tonya Boga of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia's Child Advocate, for the term of office beginning January 18, 2011, and ending October 2, 2012.
The Honorable Xernona Brady of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Review for the Georgia Department of Labor, for the term of office beginning March 1, 2011, and ending March 1, 2017.
The Honorable Ruth Claiborne of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Review for the Georgia Department of Labor, for the term of office beginning March 1, 2011, and ending March 1, 2017.
The Honorable Robert Constantine, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Review for the Georgia Department of Labor, for the term of office beginning March 1, 2011, and ending March 1, 2017.
The Honorable Rick Thompson of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning March 11, 2011, and ending December 6, 2014.
The Honorable Trey Allen of Columbia County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning March 11, 2011, and ending July 1, 2012.

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The Honorable Paul White, Sr. of Floyd County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning March 11, 2011, and ending February 16, 2013.
The Honorable Kerry Cook of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending June 30, 2014.
The Honorable Richard Bennett of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending August 1, 2015.
The Honorable Paul Brower of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending January 26, 2016.
The Honorable Patrick Millsaps of Mitchell County, as a member of the State Ethics Commission, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending February 5, 2015.
The Honorable Scotty McCoy of Washington County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending February 19, 2016.
The Honorable Jody Whisenant of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning March 18, 2011, and ending September 6, 2013.
The Honorable Lynda Gudenrath of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning March 7, 2011, and ending February 1, 2012.
The Honorable John Callaway of Troup County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning March 18, 2011, and ending March 12, 2015.
The Honorable Duncan Johnson of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning March 18, 2011, and ending March 16, 2018.
The Honorable Linda Evans of Cobb County, as a member of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending December 31, 2016.
Referred to the Committee on Assignments.

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The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Education and Youth 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 130 HB 175 HB 314

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

HB 173 Do Pass HB 285 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Millar of the 40th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Finance 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 48 HB 133 HB 234 HB 346

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

HB 117 HB 228 HB 322 HB 462

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Heath of the 31st 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:

HB 47 Do Pass as amended HB 248 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Goggans of the 7th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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Senator Tommie Williams District 19 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Education and Youth State Institutions and Property

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

April 11, 2011

Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Bob:

In accordance with senate rules, the Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Butch Miller and Senator John Albers to serve as Ex-Officio Members for the Senate Insurance Committee meeting on April 11, 2011. These appointments shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tommie Williams Senate President Pro Tempore

Mr. President:

The Regulated Industries and 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 374 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Shafer of the 48th District, Chairman

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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 526 Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Balfour of the 9th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The 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:

SR 473 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd 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 294 HB 484 HB 562 HB 585 HB 592 SB 271 SB 274

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 410 HB 511 HB 569 HB 588 SB 270 SB 273

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th 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 recommendation:

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HR 507 Do Pass by substitute SR 525 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 47 HB 175 HB 322 SR 525

HB 48 HB 228 HB 346

HB 117 HB 234 HB 374

HB 130 HB 248 HB 462

HB 133 HB 285 HR 507

HB 173 HB 314 SR 473

Senator Seay of the 34th 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:

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Grant Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Jackson, B.

Tate (Excused)

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

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Senator Stone of the 23rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Dr. James Shumard of Waynesboro, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Brown of the 26th asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 4-2.1(a) to entertain points of personal privilege. There was no objection.
Senators Thompson of the 5th, Unterman of the 45th, and Tolleson of the 20th recognized the 2011 Senate administrative assistants on their exemplary service, commended by SR 554.
Senator Carter of the 42nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Marion Owen.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 527. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caleb Martin Anderson; and for other purposes.
SR 528. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Eddie Arthur Grier, Sr.; and for other purposes.
SR 529. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Henry Melvin "Pete" Harris III; and for other purposes.
SR 530. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Tyron Elliott; and for other purposes.
SR 531. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Stone of the 23rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia School Boards Association on 60 years of stellar service to local boards of education in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 532. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Allen Memorial United Methodist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.
SR 533. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Conyers First United Methodist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.
SR 534. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Milstead Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.
SR 535. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Rockdale Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.
SR 536. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Rockdale Alliance Church of Oxford, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.
SR 537. By Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Columbia High School Eagles basketball team for capturing their second consecutive Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 538. By Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Miller Grove High School varsity boys basketball team on winning their third consecutive Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.

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SR 539. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 2nd, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 35th Prince Hall Grand Youth Session; and for other purposes.
SR 540. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; and for other purposes.
SR 541. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.
SR 542. By Senator Fort of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the world-wide victims of genocide and recognizing April 22, 2011, as Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and for other purposes.
SR 543. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Grant of the 25th, Tolleson of the 20th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Trooper Chadwick T. LeCroy; and for other purposes.
SR 545. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Pyshos; and for other purposes.
SR 546. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameryn Massey; and for other purposes.
SR 547. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION commending Hewell "Chank" Middleton; and for other purposes.

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SR 548. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Right to Hike; and for other purposes.
SR 549. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noah Smith; and for other purposes.
SR 550. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathan Polley; and for other purposes.
SR 551. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Clark; and for other purposes.
SR 552. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Brown; and for other purposes.
SR 553. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dexter Underwood; and for other purposes.
SR 554. By Senators Thompson of the 5th, Unterman of the 45th, Tolleson of the 20th, Hill of the 32nd, Hamrick of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Senate administrative assistants on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.
SR 555. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. A. Reginald Eaves on the occasion of his birthday; and for other purposes.

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SR 556. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Multi-Agency Victim Services Partnership and recognizing April 1, 2011, as Victim Services Day at the state capitol; 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 April 11, 2011 Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

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

SB 270

Bethel of the 54th CITY OF ETON

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Eton, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4689), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 271

Grant of the 25th STATE COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), so as to provide that the State Court of Putnam County shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court of Putnam County regarding violations of county ordinances of Putnam County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 273

Gooch of the 51st MAGISTRATE COURT OF LUMPKIN COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the chief magistrate of Lumpkin County shall appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court of

SB 274 HB 294 HB 410

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Lumpkin County; to provide that the clerk's salary is to be fixed by the board of commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Staton of the 18th Brown of the 26th CITY OF MACON, CITY OF PAYNE CITY AND BIBB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County; to create and incorporate a new political body corporate under the name Macon-Bibb County; to provide for the status, boundaries, and powers of the restructured government; to provide for the form, administration, and affairs of the restructured government; to provide for officers and employees, elections, courts, authorities, taxation, and finance; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. FLOOR AMENDMENTS
Hamrick of the 30th Heath of the 31st PAULDING COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Paulding County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 30, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4382), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Unterman of the 45th CITY OF SUWANEE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Suwanee," approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to provide that the term of any elected city official shall be declared vacant upon the occupant of such office qualifying for election to another office; to provide that municipal officers shall be elected by majority vote; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Loudermilk of the 52nd Bethel of the 54th GORDON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gordon County Public Facilities 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, earnings, and contract payments of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
McKoon of the 29th CITY OF GREENVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville, Georgia; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Tolleson of the 20th DODGE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Dodge County", approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920), as amended; to provide that the county commission is authorized to appoint a chief financial officer and to designate his or her duties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 569 HB 585 HB 588

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Ligon of the 3rd CHARLTON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Charlton County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Jeffares of the 17th Ramsey of the 43rd PROBATE COURT OF ROCKDALE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 4, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2173), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4770), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Miller of the 49th HALL COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SUBSTITUTE

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HB 592

Thompson of the 5th Balfour of the 9th Millar of the 40th Henson of the 41st Unterman of the 45th Shafer of the 48th Butler of the 55th GWINNETT COUNTY

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. 4658), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3998), so as to repeal provisions relating to public dissemination of amounts expended by the county for professional services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The amendments to the following bill were put upon their adoption:

*SB 274:

Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 274 (LC 28 5733) by striking lines 1401 through 1405 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (a) This charter may be modified, rescinded, changed, or amended by only the following methods:
(1) An Act of the General Assembly of Georgia; or (2) An ordinance adopted by the council of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, as provided for in Article IX, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (b) In the twentieth year following the implementation of this charter, there shall be created a charter review commission for the purpose of reviewing the operation and functioning of the consolidated government and to recommend changes or improvements to the consolidated government. The commission shall be composed of 11 members. Six shall be appointed by the mayor, one from each odd-numbered council ward. Five shall be appointed by the council, one from each even-numbered council ward. The members of the commission shall select from among their number a member to serve as chairperson and a member to serve as vice chairperson. The members of the commission shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred while performing the business of the commission. The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson. The commission shall also appoint a secretary who shall not be required to be a member of the commission. All departments, agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions of

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Macon-Bibb County shall cooperate with the commission in its work of reviewing the operation and functioning of the consolidated government. The commission shall be authorized to make recommendations to the mayor and council for changes to this charter. Such changes, if adopted by a two-thirds' vote of the council and approved by the mayor, shall be submitted to the electors of Macon-Bibb County for ratification in a referendum. If approved by the electors of Macon-Bibb County in such referendum, such changes shall become a part of this charter. Upon making its recommendations, the commission shall be dissolved.
Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend SB 274 (LC 28 5733) by inserting after "Payne City" in each place it appears on lines 15, 20, 27, 33, 44-45, 54, 92, 96, 120, 122-123, 145, 148, 150, 152, 157, 164, 169, 177, 186-187, 188, 334, 342, 345, 732, 734, 736, 739, 742, 777, 806, 831, 836, 846-847, 1387, 1416, 1419, 1424, 1459, 1461, 1463, 1467, and 1480 "(if consolidated with the governments of Bibb County and the City of Macon as provided in this Act)".
By inserting after "date." on line 1517 the following: If the Act is approved by the electors of Bibb County and the electors of the City of Macon as provided in this section, but less than one-half of the votes cast in the City of Payne City are for approval, then the Act shall be effective as to Bibb County and the City of Macon, but shall not be effective for the City of Payne City. In such event, the City of Payne City shall remain an independent municipality within Macon-Bibb County.
Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th offered the following amendment #3:
Amend SB 274 (LC 28 5733) by inserting after line 179 the following: (e) The provisions of this charter notwithstanding, the annual compensation of the board of commissioners of Bibb County for the remainder of their present terms of office shall be the same annual compensation as such officers received in the calendar year immediately following the adoption of this charter.
By inserting before the period on line 233 "and the same jurisdiction as provided for other municipal courts under general law".
By striking "; provided, however, that such duties may be expanded and enlarged by the governing authority to include like duties and responsibilities in connection with the affairs of the restructured government" on lines 237 through 239.
By striking " January 1," on lines 337 and 347 and inserting in lieu thereof "the second Tuesday in January,".

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By inserting after "(2)" on line 362 "The members of council shall elect from their membership a member to serve as president of the council and a member to serve as vice president of the council."
By inserting after "charter." on line 366 the following: The vice president of the council shall preside in the president's absence and have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of other councilmembers.
By inserting after line 540 the following: (d) While serving as acting mayor, the president of the council shall not be a voting member of the council. Upon the president of the council ceasing to be acting mayor, the president of the council shall return to the council with all of the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of a councilmember.
By striking "city" on line 865.
By inserting after line 1026 the following: (o)(1) The council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of the streets and alleys of Macon-Bibb County for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The 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 Macon-Bibb County receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the clerk in a registration book kept by the clerk. The council may provide, by ordinance, for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (2) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of the streets and alleys of Macon-Bibb County for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunication companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.
By striking "Except as provided in this section, the law enforcement powers and duties of the sheriff are transferred and vested in the chief of police of Macon-Bibb County." on lines 1037 and 1038.
By striking line 1043 and inserting in lieu thereof "the former Macon Police Department in such".

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By striking "Each such member shall serve out the term of office to which such member was appointed." on lines 1066 and 1067.
By striking "Macon-Bibb County Chamber of Commerce" on lines 1251 and 1252 and inserting in lieu thereof "council of Macon-Bibb County".
By striking lines 1255 through 1259 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (D) A representative of an organization that represents the interest of minority businesses that has been in existence in Macon-Bibb County for at least one year to be appointed by the mayor; (E) A representative of a nonpartisan civil rights or nonpartisan advocacy group to be appointed by the mayor; and
By striking lines 1271 through 1278 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) All boards, commissions, and authorities of the restructured government, including those boards, commissions, and authorities of the City of Macon and Bibb County which are continued under the restructured government pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, shall consist of seven members, three of whom shall be appointed by the council and four of whom shall be appointed by the mayor, except where other appointment authority, term of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by applicable state law. The council may submit to the mayor a list of nominees for the mayor's appointments to a board, commission, or authority and the mayor may choose one or more of such nominees for his or her appointments to such board, commission, or authority. The mayor shall not appoint more than one person from a council ward in making his or her appointments to a board, commission, or authority. Each member shall have been a resident of the area encompassed by Macon-Bibb County for a period of at least five years immediately prior to appointment.
By striking lines 1440 through 1448 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (6) The president of the Bibb County League of Women Voters; (7) An appointee by the mayor of the City of Macon of a representative of a nonpartisan civil rights organization or nonpartisan advocacy group. Such groups may submit the names of proposed appointees to the mayor for use in making his or her appointment; (8) A representative of the Macon-Bibb County Chamber of Commerce appointed by the chairperson of the board of commissioners of Bibb County; (9) A representative of the Central Georgia Labor Council appointed by the mayor of the City of Macon; (10) The chairperson of the Bibb County delegation in the General Assembly who shall serve as chairperson of the transition task force; and (11) A member appointed by the members of the General Assembly whose districts include all or any portion of Bibb County from among themselves who is a member of a different political party than the chairperson of the delegation.

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On the adoption of the amendments, the yeas were 54, nays 0, and the Brown, Staton amendments #1, #2 and #3 were adopted.
The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:
*HB 588:
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 588:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; 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 creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), is amended by revising Section 2 as follows:
"SECTION 2. Purpose.
The purpose of this Act shall be to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts within Hall County, and such districts shall be created for the provision of such of the following governmental services and facilities as may be provided for in the resolution activating each district created pursuant to this Act, or as may be adopted by a caucus of electors as defined in this Act:
(1) Street and road construction and maintenance, including curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and devices to control the flow of traffic on streets and roads; (2) Parks and recreational areas and facilities; (3) Storm water and sewage collection and disposal systems; (4) Development, storage, treatment, purification, and distribution of water; (5) Public transportation; (6) Terminal and dock facilities and parking facilities; and (7) Such other services and facilities as may be provided for by general law."

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SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 4 as follows:
"SECTION 4. Creation.
Pursuant to Article IX, Section VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, there is created one or more community improvement districts to be located in the area of Hall County, Georgia, each of which shall be activated upon compliance with the conditions set forth in this section. Each district shall be governed by a board constituted by this Act. The conditions for such activation shall be:
(1) The adoption of a resolution consenting to the creation of each community improvement district by:
(A) The Board of Commissioners of Hall County if the district is located wholly within the unincorporated area of Hall County; (B) The governing authority of the municipality if the district is located wholly within the incorporated area of a municipality; or (C) The governing authorities of Hall County and any municipality in which the district is partially located if it is located within the unincorporated area of Hall County and partially within the incorporated area of any municipality; and (2) The written consent to the creation of the community improvement district by: (A) A majority of the owners of real property within the district which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board of the district; and (B) The owners of real property within the district which constitutes at least 75 percent by value of all real property within the district which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board. For this purpose, value shall be determined by the most recent approved county ad valorem tax digest. The written consent provided for in this paragraph shall be submitted to the tax commissioner of Hall County, who shall certify whether subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph have been satisfied with respect to each such proposed district. No district or board created under this Act shall transact any business or exercise any powers under this Act until the foregoing conditions are met. A copy of such resolutions shall be filed with the Secretary of State, who shall maintain a record of all districts activated under this Act, and with the Department of Community Affairs."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 5 as follows:
"SECTION 5. Administration, appointment, and election of board members.
(a) Each district created pursuant to this Act shall be administered by a board composed of at least seven board members to be appointed and elected as provided in

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this section. Two board members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Hall County, but if any of the district is located wholly or partially within the incorporated area of a municipality, one board member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Hall County and one board member shall be appointed by the governing authority of each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located. Two board members shall be elected by vote of the electors; and three members shall be elected by the vote of the equity electors. The members representing the electors and equity electors shall be elected to serve in positions for Posts 1 through 5, respectively. Each elected board member must receive a majority of the votes cast for the post for which he or she is a candidate. Votes for Posts 1 and 2 shall be cast by electors and votes for Posts 3, 4, and 5 shall be cast by equity electors. The initial term of office for the members representing Posts 1 and 4 shall be one year. The initial term of office for the members representing Posts 2 and 5 shall be two years, and the initial term of office of the member representing Post 3 shall be three years. Thereafter, all terms of office for the elected board members shall be for three years. The appointed board members shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authorities which appointed them. (b) The initial board members to be elected as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be elected in a caucus of electors which shall be held within 90 days after the adoption of the resolutions and obtaining the written consents herein provided at such time and place within the district as the governing authority of Hall County shall designate after notice thereof has been given to said electors as provided in this Act. Thereafter, there shall be conducted annually, not later than 60 days following the last day for filing ad valorem real property tax returns in Hall County, a caucus of said electors at such time and place within the district as the board shall designate in such notice for the purpose of electing board members to those board member positions whose terms expire or are vacant. If a vacancy occurs in an elected position on the board, the board shall, within 60 days thereof, call a special election to fill the same to be held within 60 days of the call unless such vacancy occurs within 180 days of the next regularly scheduled election, in which case a special election may, but need not, be called. (c) Board members shall be subject to recall as any other elected public official by the electors defined by this Act. (d) Board members shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. They shall elect one of their number as chairperson and another as vice chairperson. They shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer, or a secretary-treasurer, any of whom may, but need not, be a member of the board or an elector. (e) Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code,' shall not apply to the election of district board members. The district board may adopt such bylaws not inconsistent with this Act to provide for any matter concerning such elections."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 6 as follows:

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"SECTION 6. Taxes, fees, and assessments.
(a) The board may levy taxes, fees, and assessments within the district only on real property used nonresidentially, specifically excluding all property exempt from ad valorem taxation under the Constitution or laws of the State of Georgia; all property used for residential, agricultural, or forestry purposes; and all tangible personal property and intangible property. Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall not exceed 2.5 percent of the aggregate assessed value of all such real property. The taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board shall be equitably apportioned among the properties subject to such taxes, fees, and assessments according to the need for governmental services and facilities created by the degree of density of development of each such property. The proceeds of taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board shall be used only for the purpose of providing governmental services and facilities which are specially required by the degree of density of development within the district and not for the purpose of providing those governmental services and facilities provided to the county as a whole. Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall be collected by Hall County in the same manner as taxes, fees, and assessments are levied by Hall County. Delinquent taxes shall bear the same interest and penalties as Hall County ad valorem taxes and may be enforced and collected in the same manner. The proceeds of taxes, fees, and assessments so levied, less a fee to cover the costs of collection of 1 percent of such proceeds, but not more than $25,000.00 in any one calendar year, shall be transmitted by Hall County to the board and shall be expended by the board only for the purposes authorized by this Act. (b) The board shall levy the taxes, fees, and assessments in subsection (a) of this section subsequent to the report of the assessed taxable values for the current calendar year and notify Hall County in writing so that the district levy may be included on Hall County's regular ad valorem tax bills. (c) If, but for this provision, a parcel of real property is removed from a district or otherwise would become nontaxable, it shall continue to bear its tax millage then extant upon such event for bonded indebtedness of the district then outstanding until said bonded indebtedness then outstanding is paid or refunded. (d) Each property owner paying taxes, fees, or assessments levied by the board for any public facility as set forth in Section 2 of this Act may receive a credit equal to the present value of all such taxes, fees, and assessments toward any impact fee as may be levied by Hall County and each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located against such property for system improvements which are in the same category as said public facility in accordance with Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Development Impact Fee Act.' Application for such development impact fee credit may be granted by legislative action of the governing authority of Hall County and each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located in its discretion."

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SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 7 as follows:
"SECTION 7. Boundaries of the districts.
(a) The boundaries of each district shall be as designated as such by the governing authority of Hall County as set forth in the resolutions required in Section 4 of this Act, or as may thereafter be added as provided in this Act. (b) The boundaries of a district may be increased after the initial creation of a district pursuant to the following:
(1) Written consent of a majority of the owners of real property within the area sought to be annexed and which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board of the district; (2) Written consent of owners of real property within the area sought to be annexed which constitutes at least 75 percent by value of the property which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board. For this purpose, value shall be determined by the most recent approved county ad valorem tax digest; (3) The adoption of a resolution consenting to the annexation by the board of the district; and (4) The adoption of a resolution consenting to the annexation by the governing authorities of Hall County and each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located."
SECTION 6. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 9 as follows:
"SECTION 9. Cooperation with local governments.
The services and facilities provided pursuant to this Act shall be provided for in a cooperation agreement executed jointly by the board and by Hall County and each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located. The provisions of this section shall in no way limit the authority of Hall County and each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located to provide services or facilities within the district; and Hall County and each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located shall retain full and complete authority and control over any of its facilities located within its respective areas of any district. Said control shall include, but not be limited to, the modification of, access to, and degree and type of services provided through or by facilities of the county. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit or preempt the application of any governmental laws, ordinances, resolutions, or regulations to the district or the services or facilities provided therein."

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SECTION 7. Said Act is further amended by revising paragraphs (15) and (18) of subsection (a) of Section 10 as follows:
"(15) To encourage and promote the improvement and development of the district and to make, contract for, or otherwise cause to be made long-range plans or proposals for the district in cooperation with Hall County and each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located;" "(18) To create, provide, enhance, or supplement public services such as fire, police, and other such services as may be deemed necessary, provided that said public services do not conflict with or duplicate existing Hall County services and each municipality within which the district is wholly or partially located; and"
SECTION 8. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 14 as follows:
"SECTION 14. Dissolution.
(a) Any district activated under the provisions of this Act may be dissolved. The conditions for such dissolution shall be:
(1) The adoption of a resolution approving the dissolution of each community improvement district by:
(A) The Board of Commissioners of Hall County if the district is located wholly within the unincorporated area of Hall County; (B) The governing authority of the municipality if the district is located wholly within the incorporated area of a municipality; or (C) The governing authorities of Hall County and any municipality in which the district is partially located if it is located within the unincorporated area of Hall County and partially within the incorporated area of any municipality; and (2) The written consent to the dissolution of the community improvement district by: (A) Two-thirds of the owners of real property within the district that are subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board of the district; and (B) The owners of real property constituting at least 75 percent by value of all real property within the district that are subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board. For this purpose, value shall be determined by the most recently approved county ad valorem tax digest. The written consent provided for in this paragraph shall be submitted to the Hall County tax commissioner, who shall certify whether subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph have been satisfied with respect to each proposed district dissolution. (b) At the official caucus of electors at which board members are to be elected in the tenth year following creation of the district, and every tenth year thereafter, the question shall be put to the electors present to dissolve the community improvement district.

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Upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the electors present and voting, who shall represent at least 75 percent of the votes cast on the basis of value, the board shall send a ballot to each owner of property subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board for a vote on the dissolution. Upon receipt of ballots consenting to the dissolution from a majority of the property owners, who shall represent at least 75 percent of the assessed value of said properties, the board shall request dissolution by the governing authority and shall forward said ballots to the Hall County tax commissioner for certification. (c) In the event that successful action is taken pursuant to this section to dissolve the district, the dissolution shall become effective at such time as all debt obligations of the district have been satisfied. Following a successful dissolution action and until the dissolution becomes effective, no new projects may be undertaken, no new obligations or debts may be incurred, and no new property may be acquired. (d) Upon a successful dissolution action, all noncash assets of the district other than public facilities or land or easements to be used for such public facilities, as described in Section 2 of this Act, shall be reduced to cash and, along with all other cash on hand, shall be applied to the repayment of any debt obligation of the district. Any cash remaining after all outstanding obligations are satisfied shall be refunded to each property owner in direct proportion to its assessed value relative to the total assessed value of the district in the tax year of dissolution. (e) When dissolution becomes effective, the county governing authority shall take title to all property previously in the ownership of the district in the unincorporated area of Hall County, and any municipality in which the district is wholly or partially located shall take title to all such property in the incorporated area, and all taxes, fees, and assessments of the district shall cease to be levied and collected."

SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 54, nays 0, and the committee 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:

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Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except SB 274 and HB 588, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

SB 274, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 588, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Balfour of the 9th moved to engross HB 168, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden
Gooch

N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner E Tate
Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 18; the motion prevailed, and HB 168 was engrossed.

Senator McKoon of the 29th moved to engross HB 302, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner E Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and HB 302 was engrossed.

Senator Heath of the 31st moved to engross HB 382, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and HB 382 was engrossed.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th moved to engross HB 92, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey

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Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort
Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay
Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner E Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and HB 92 was engrossed.

HB 46 HB 53 HB 60 HB 92 HB 112 HB 114

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011
THIRTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact (Substitute) (JUDY-46th) Jacobs-80th
Detective and security businesses; certified Peace Officer Standard excluded; provide (Substitute)(JUDY-30th) Bearden-68th
Education; service cancelable loan; State Veterinary Education Board; provisions (H ED-31st) Maddox-172nd
Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations (SLGO(G)-50th) Hamilton-23rd
Motor carriers; financial responsibility compatible with federal regulations; provisions (Substitute)(TRANS-53rd) Powell-29th
Lien foreclosures; abandoned vehicles; file affidavit; set fee (Substitute) (JUDY-54th) Powell-29th

HB 116 HB 123 HB 137 HB 142 HB 144 HB 147 HB 168 HB 186 HB 192 HB 203 HB 227 HB 239 HB 249 HB 264 HB 274

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Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt; provide certain exemption (Substitute)(RI&U-48th) Parsons-42nd
Weapon removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers; clarify (PUB SAF-25th) Powell-171st
Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions (Substitute) (TRANS-51st) Sheldon-105th
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions (JUDY-30th) Willard-49th
Retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions (JUDY-30th) Willard-49th
Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include (H&HS-40th) Watson-163rd
Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms (FIN-9th) Knight-126th
High school students; expand career pathway options; provisions (Substitute)(ED&Y-40th) Nix-69th
State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula and funding; establish (Substitute)(ED&Y-40th) Coleman-97th
Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate or disciple peace officers; notify (PUB SAF-22nd) Jackson-142nd
Student health; school personnel administer auto-injectable epinephrine; authorize (ED&Y-56th) Clark-98th
Financial institutions; provide for definitions (B&FI-27th) Morris-155th
Health; pertussis disease information to parents of newborns; provide (H&HS-25th) Sims-119th
Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions (ECD-16th) Carter-175th
Solid waste management; permits; number of facilities within an area; change provisions (NR&E-20th) Nix-69th

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HB 302

Elections; certain 2012 elections and qualifying; adjust dates (ETHICS-29th) Sheldon-105th

HB 307

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and patients; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-1st) Harbin-118th

HB 324

Developmentally disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles (H&HS-45th) Neal-1st

HB 343

Mental health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-25th) Cooper-41st

HB 373

Designated felony acts; modify order for restrictive custody; clarify provisions (Substitute)(JUDY-29th) Pak-102nd

HB 382

Public accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional levies; authorize (FIN-16th) Lindsey-54th

HB 415

Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact (Substitute)(JUDY-46th) Atwood-179th

HB 457

Controlled substances; remote automated medication systems; pharmacists; authorize use (Substitute)(H&HS-1st) Stephens-164th

HB 509 State Medical Education Board; abolish (H&HS-50th) Huckaby-113th

HB 87

Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact (Substitute)(JUDY-30th) Ramsey-72nd

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 46. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th, Lane of the 167th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence, so as to repeal the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act" and to replace such Act with the "Uniform Interstate

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Depositions and Discovery Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 46:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence, so as to repeal the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act" and to replace such Act with the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and a contigent effective date and applicability; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1. Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence, is amended by repealing Article 6 of Chapter 10, the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act," and enacting a new Article 6 to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 6
24-10-110. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.'
24-10-111. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Foreign jurisdiction' means a state other than this state. (2) 'Foreign subpoena' means a subpoena issued under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction. (3) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership,

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limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. (4) 'State' means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Native American tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (5) 'Subpoena' means a document, however denominated, issued under authority of a court of record requiring a person to:
(A) Attend and give testimony at a deposition; (B) Produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information, or tangible things in the possession, custody, or control of such person; or (C) Permit inspection of premises under the control of such person.
24-10-112. (a) To request issuance of a subpoena under this Code section, a party shall submit a foreign subpoena to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the person receiving the subpoena resides. A request for the issuance of a subpoena under this Code section shall not constitute an appearance in the courts of this state. (b) When a party submits a foreign subpoena to a clerk of superior court in this state, the clerk shall promptly issue and provide to the requestor a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed. (c) A subpoena under subsection (b) of this Code section shall:
(1) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and (2) Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel. (d) This Code section shall not apply to criminal proceedings.
24-10-113. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'subpoena' shall have only the meaning set forth in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 24-10-111. (b) In addition to the mechanism for issuing subpoenas provided for in Code Section 24-10-112, whenever any mandate, writ, or commission is issued out of any court of record in a foreign jurisdiction, a witness may be compelled by subpoena issued by the clerk of superior court of the county in which such witness resides to appear and testify in the same manner and by the same process and proceeding as may be employed for the purpose of taking testimony in proceedings pending in this state.
24-10-114. A subpoena issued by the clerk of superior court under Code Section 24-10-112 or 2410-113 shall be served in compliance with Code Section 24-10-23 and shall be served within a reasonable time prior to the appearance required by such subpoena.

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24-10-115. Part 1 of Article 2 of this chapter shall apply to subpoenas issued under Code Section 24-10-112 or 24-10-113.
24-10-116. An application for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by the clerk of superior court under Code Section 24-10-112 or 24-10-113 shall comply with the statutes and court rules of this state and shall be submitted to the superior court of the county in which the subpoena was issued."
PART II SECTION 2-1. Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence, is amended by repealing Article 5 of Chapter 13 as enacted by HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly, and enacting a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
24-13-110. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.'
24-13-111. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Foreign jurisdiction' means a state other than this state. (2) 'Foreign subpoena' means a subpoena issued under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction. (3) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. (4) 'State' means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Native American tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (5) 'Subpoena' means a document, however denominated, issued under authority of a court of record requiring a person to:
(A) Attend and give testimony at a deposition; (B) Produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information, or tangible things in the possession, custody, or control of such person; or (C) Permit inspection of premises under the control of such person.

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24-13-112. (a) To request issuance of a subpoena under this Code section, a party shall submit a foreign subpoena to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the person receiving the subpoena resides. A request for the issuance of a subpoena under this Code section shall not constitute an appearance in the courts of this state. (b) When a party submits a foreign subpoena to a clerk of superior court in this state, the clerk shall promptly issue and provide to the requestor a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed. (c) A subpoena under subsection (b) of this Code section shall:
(1) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and (2) Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel. (d) This Code section shall not apply to criminal proceedings.
24-13-113. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'subpoena' shall have only the meaning set forth in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 24-13-111. (b) In addition to the mechanism for issuing subpoenas provided for in Code Section 24-13-112, whenever any mandate, writ, or commission is issued out of any court of record in a foreign jurisdiction, a witness may be compelled by subpoena issued by the clerk of superior court of the county in which such witness resides to appear and testify in the same manner and by the same process and proceeding as may be employed for the purpose of taking testimony in proceedings pending in this state.
24-13-114. A subpoena issued by the clerk of superior court under Code Section 24-13-112 or 2413-113 shall be served in compliance with Code Section 24-13-23 and shall be served within a reasonable time prior to the appearance required by such subpoena.
24-13-115. Article 2 of this chapter shall apply to subpoenas issued under Code Section 24-13-112 or 24-13-113.
24-13-116. An application for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by the clerk of superior court under Code Section 24-13-112 or 24-13-113 shall comply with the statutes and court rules of this state and shall be submitted to the superior court of the county in which the subpoena was issued."
PART III SECTION 3-1. (a) This part and Part I of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to subpoenas served on or after July 1, 2011, and in actions pending on or after

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July 1, 2011, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this section. (b)(1) Part II of this Act shall become effective only if HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence, is enacted during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly and becomes law on or before January 1, 2013, in which case Part II of this Act shall become effective on the same date that said HB 24 becomes effective and shall apply to subpoenas served on or after July 1, 2013, and in actions pending on or after July 1, 2013. (2) Part I of this Act shall stand repealed if and when Part II of this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) If said HB 24 does not become law on or before January 1, 2013, as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, then Part II of this Act shall stand repealed on January 1, 2013.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.
HB 46, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
HB 53. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 53:
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 change certain provisions regarding certain activities requiring a license; to clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from certain training provisions and regulations of Chapter 38 of Title 43 and may be excluded from licensure under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the prohibition against certain licensees engaged in real estate activities engaging in unfair trade practices; 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. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising Code Section 43-38-14, relating to exceptions and local regulation regarding operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, as follows:
"43-38-14. (a) This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) An officer or employee of the United States of America or of this state or a political subdivision thereof while the employee or officer is engaged in the performance of official duties; (2) A person engaged in the business of furnishing information in connection with credit or marketing and a person or firm engaged as a consumer reporting agency, as

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defined by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act; (3) An attorney at law or a bona fide legal assistant in performing his or her duties; (4) Admitted insurers, agents, and insurance brokers licensed by the state while performing duties in connection with insurance transacted by them; (5) A peace officer employed on a full-time basis by a federal, state, county, or local law enforcement agency who contracts directly with an employer to work during his or her off-duty hours and whose off-duty employment is conducted on an independent contractor basis with another employer other than a peace officer engaged in the private detective or private security business or a private detective or private security agency, subject to Code Section 16-10-3, relating to the receipt of funds by state officers or employees for the enforcement of penal laws; (6)(5) A firm engaged in the business of independent insurance claims adjusting whose employees hold a valid Georgia adjuster's license; or (7)(6) The employees of a firm mentioned identified in paragraph (6) (5) of this subsection. (b) This chapter does not apply to any person covered by Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.' Any person with a valid peace officer certification issued pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' who is employed by or works as an independent contractor for a licensed: (1) Private security business shall be exempt from any training provisions required by this chapter for such business and shall be deemed to have satisfied all board rules and regulations relative to training; and (2) Private detective business or private security business shall be exempt from further licensure under this chapter and shall be permitted to carry a firearm without obtaining any weapons permit from the board; provided, however, that such licensed private detective business or private security business shall be required to register such employee or independent contractor with the board. (c) This chapter shall not prevent the local authorities of any municipality or county, by ordinance and within the exercise of the police power of such municipality or county, from imposing local regulations upon any street patrol, special officer, or person furnishing street patrol service, including regulations requiring registration with an agency to be designated by such municipality or county. (d) This chapter shall not apply to a person or corporation which employs persons who do private security work in connection with the affairs of such employer only and who have an employer-employee relationship with such employer. Neither such persons or corporations nor their employees shall be required to register or be licensed under this chapter, although such persons or corporations or their employees may elect to be licensed under this chapter."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 43-40-25, relating to violations by licensed community association managers, salespersons,

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associate brokers, brokers, schools, and instructors and sanctions and unfair trade practices, as follows:
"(b) Licensees shall not engage in any of the following unfair trade practices: (1) Because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin: (A) Refusing to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or refusing to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise making unavailable or denying, real estate to any person; (B) Discriminating against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of real estate or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith; (C) Making, printing, or publishing or causing to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of real estate, that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination; (D) Representing to any person that any real estate is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such real estate is in fact so available; or (E) Representing explicitly or implicitly that a change has or will or may occur in a block, neighborhood, or area in order to induce or discourage the listing, purchasing, selling, or renting of real estate; (2) Intentionally advertising material which is misleading or inaccurate or which in any way misrepresents any property, terms, values, policies, or services of the business conducted; (3) Failing to account for and remit any money coming into the licensee's possession which belongs to others; (4) Commingling the money or other property of the licensee's principals with the licensee's own; (5) Failing to maintain and deposit in a separate, federally insured checking account all money received by said broker acting in said capacity, or as escrow agent or the temporary custodian of the funds of others, in a real estate transaction unless all parties having an interest in said funds have agreed otherwise in writing; (6) Accepting, giving, or charging any undisclosed commission, fee, rebate, direct profit, or other valuable consideration on expenditures made for a principal or any undisclosed commission, fee, rebate, direct profit for procuring a loan or insurance or for conducting a property inspection, or for any other service related to a real estate transaction Failing to disclose in writing to a principal in a real estate transaction any of the following: (A) The receipt of a fee, rebate, or other thing of value on expenditures made on behalf of the principal for which the principal is reimbursing the licensee; (B) The payment to another broker of a commission, fee, or other thing of value for the referral of the principal for brokerage or relocation services; or (C) The receipt of anything of value for the referral of any service or product in a real estate transaction to a principal;

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(7) Representing or attempting to represent a real estate broker, other than the broker holding the licensee's license, without the express knowledge and consent of the broker holding the licensee's license; (8) Accepting a commission or other valuable consideration by a licensee from anyone other than the broker holding that licensee's license without the consent of that broker; (9) Acting in the dual capacity of agent and undisclosed principal in any transaction; (10) Guaranteeing or authorizing any person to guarantee future profits which may result from the resale of real property; (11) Placing a sign on any property offering it for sale or rent without the written consent of the owner or the owner's authorized agent and failing to remove such sign within ten days after the expiration of listing; (12) Offering real estate for sale or lease without the knowledge and consent of the owner or the owner's authorized agent or on terms other than those authorized by the owner or the owner's authorized agent; (13) Inducing any party to a contract of sale or lease, or a brokerage agreement to break such contract or brokerage agreement for the purpose of substituting in lieu thereof any other contract or brokerage agreement with another principal; (14) Negotiating a sale, exchange, or lease of real estate directly with an owner, a lessor, a purchaser, or a tenant if the licensee knows that such owner or lessor has a written outstanding listing contract in connection with such property granting an exclusive agency or an exclusive right to sell to another broker or that such purchaser or tenant has a written outstanding exclusive brokerage agreement with another broker, unless the outstanding listing or brokerage agreement provides that the licensee holding such agreement will not provide negotiation services to the client; (15) Indicating that an opinion given to a potential seller, purchaser, landlord, or tenant regarding a listing, lease, rental, or purchase price is an appraisal unless such licensee holds an appraiser classification in accordance with Chapter 39A of this title; (16) Performing or attempting to perform any of the acts of a licensee on property located in another state without first having been properly licensed in that state or otherwise having complied fully with that state's laws regarding real estate brokerage; (17) Paying a commission or compensation to any person for performing the services of a real estate licensee who has not first secured the appropriate license under this chapter or is not cooperating as a nonresident who is licensed in such nonresident's state or foreign country of residence, provided that nothing contained in this subsection or any other provision of this Code section shall be construed so as to prohibit the payment of earned commissions:
(A) To the estate or heirs of a deceased real estate licensee when such deceased real estate licensee had a valid Georgia real estate license in effect at the time the commission was earned and at the time of such person's death; (B) To a citizen of another country acting as a referral agent if that country does not license real estate brokers and if the Georgia licensee paying such commission or compensation obtains and maintains reasonable written evidence that the payee is a

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citizen of said other country, is not a resident of this country, and is in the business of brokering real estate in said other country; or (C) By the brokerage firm holding a licensee's license to an unlicensed firm in which an individual licensee affiliated with the brokerage firm owns more than a 20 percent interest provided:
(i) Such individual licensee earned the commission on behalf of the brokerage firm; (ii) Such unlicensed firm does not perform real estate brokerage activity; (iii) The affiliated licensee and the brokerage firm have a written agreement authorizing the payment to the unlicensed firm; and (iv) The brokerage firm obtains and retains written evidence that the affiliated licensee owns more than a 20 percent interest in the unlicensed firm to which the compensation will be paid; (18) Failing to include a fixed date of expiration in any written listing agreement and failing to leave a copy of said agreement with the principal; (19) Failing to deliver, within a reasonable time, a completed copy of any purchase agreement or offer to buy or sell real estate to the purchaser and to the seller; (20) Failure by a broker to deliver to the seller in every real estate transaction, at the time said transaction is consummated, a complete, detailed closing statement showing all of the receipts and disbursements handled by such broker for the seller or failure to deliver to the buyer a complete statement showing all money received in said transaction from such buyer and how and for what the same was disbursed; the broker shall retain true copies of such statements in the broker's files; (21) Making any substantial misrepresentations; (22) Acting for more than one party in a transaction without the express written consent of all parties to the transaction; (23) Failure of an associate broker, salesperson, or community association manager to place, as soon after receipt as is practicably possible, in the custody of the broker holding the licensee's license any deposit money or other money or funds entrusted to the licensee by any person dealing with the licensee as the representative of the licensee's licensed broker; (24) Filing a listing contract or any document or instrument purporting to create a lien based on a listing contract for the purpose of casting a cloud upon the title to real estate when no valid claim under said listing contract exists; (25) Having demonstrated incompetency to act as a real estate licensee in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public or any other conduct whether of the same or a different character than heretofore specified which constitutes dishonest dealing; (26) Obtaining a brokerage agreement, a sales contract, or a lease from any owner, purchaser, or tenant while knowing or having reason to believe that another broker has an exclusive brokerage agreement with such owner, purchaser, or tenant, unless the licensee has written permission from the broker having the first exclusive brokerage agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding the provisions of this

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paragraph, a licensee shall be permitted to present a proposal or bid for community association management if requested to do so in writing from a community association board of directors; (27) Failing to keep for a period of three years a true and correct copy of all sales contracts, closing statements, any offer or other document that resulted in the depositing of trust funds, accounting records related to the maintenance of any trust account required by this chapter, and other documents relating to real estate closings or transactions or failing to produce such documents at the reasonable request of the commission or any of its agents for their inspection; (28) Being or becoming a party to any falsification of any portion of any contract or other document involved in any real estate transaction; (29) Failing to cause or preventing the disclosure of, on a real estate transaction settlement statement, settlement document, lease agreement, or management agreement, any fee, charge, rebate, profit, commission, referral fee, or other valuable consideration for any service related to such transaction and the recipient of the consideration; (30)(29) Failing to obtain the written agreement of the parties indicating to whom the broker shall pay any interest earned on trust funds deposited into an interest-bearing checking account prior to depositing those funds into such account; (31)(30) Failing to disclose in a timely manner to all parties in a real estate transaction any agency relationship that the licensee may have with any of the parties; (32)(31) Attempting to perform any act authorized by this chapter to be performed only by a broker, associate broker, or salesperson while licensed as a community association manager; (33)(32) Attempting to sell, lease, or exchange the property of any member of a community association to which a licensee is providing community association management services without the express written consent of that association to do so; (33.1)(33) Failure to deliver to a community association terminating a management contract within 30 days of the termination, or within such other time period as the management contract shall provide:
(A) A complete and accurate record of all transactions and funds handled during the period of the contract and not previously accounted for; (B) All records and documents received from the community association or received on the association's behalf; and (C) Any funds held on behalf of the community association; (33.2)(34) Failure to deliver to a property owner terminating a management contract within 30 days of the termination, or within such other time period as the management contract shall provide: (A) A complete and accurate record of all transactions and funds handled during the period of the contract and not previously accounted for; (B) All records and documents received from the property owner or received on the owner's behalf; and (C) Any funds held on behalf of the property owner;

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(34)(35) Inducing any person to alter, modify, or change another licensee's fee or commission for real estate brokerage services without that licensee's prior written consent; or (35)(36) Failing to obtain a person's written agreement to refer that person to another licensee licensed broker for brokerage or relocation services and to inform such person being referred whether or not the licensee will receive a valuable consideration for such referral and an estimate of such consideration."

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.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

HB 53, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 60. By Representatives Maddox of the 172nd and Black of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change certain provisions relating to a service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans; to provide for a State Veterinary Education Board and its membership, powers, and duties; to provide for purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program; to provide for consideration for such purchases in the form of services rendered through the practice of certain veterinary medicine specialties in this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Heath 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

HB 60, 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 the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 622. By Representative Rynders of the 152nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Poulan, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4367), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 623. By Representative Clark of the 98th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Buford to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 628. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to change provisions relating to the time of holding of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 629.

By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th and Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Hall County Family Connection Network; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings and determinations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the network; to provide for the membership of the network; to provide for the

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HB 631.

organization and meetings of the network; to provide for the purposes for which the network is created; to provide the powers and duties of the network; to provide that the members of the network shall be trustees; to provide for certain exemptions from taxation, levy and sale, garnishment, and attachment; to provide for the court in which actions against the network may be brought; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dickey of the 136th and James of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Byron, approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 1210), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Byron; to provide 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 555. By Representatives Clark of the 104th and Brockway of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:
SB 129. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to remove certain qualifications for local board of education members; to restore terms of office for board members to four-year staggered terms; 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.

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SB 148. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson 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, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3992), so as to remove the term limitations on the office of chairperson; to conform the residency requirement for chairperson to general law; to provide for related matters; to provide a referendum; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 254.

By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Stoner of the 6th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd and Thompson of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb CountyMarietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of office of members of the authority; to change provisions relating to vacancies in office; to change provisions relating to removal of members for cause; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

SB 184.

By Senators Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide requirements for reduction in force policies; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 92. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Mosby of the 90th, Heard of the 114th and others:
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

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to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Butterworth 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk
McKoon Y Millar
Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 20. HB 92, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Butch Miller

State and Local Governmental Operations

District 49

Economic Development

325-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

Natural Resources and the Environment

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I intended to vote yes on HB 92.

4/11/11

/s/ Butch Miller, 49th

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Heath of the 31st Seabaugh of the 28th

Hill of the 32nd

Hooks of the 14th

HB 112. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Mullis of the 53rd.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to HB 112:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to change a cross-reference; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to add violations for which cash bonds can be accepted in lieu of bail and proceedings for failure to appear; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to designate the existing provisions of Chapter 1 as Article 1; to update definitions

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to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to provide for safe operations of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to enact a new Article 2 of said Chapter 1, the "Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act," so as to provide procedures for the safe transportation of hazardous materials within this state; to ensure that the financial responsibility requirements of motor carriers in this state are compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to modify, repeal, and create certain definitions; to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for fees; to repeal Code Sections 46-7-26 and 46-7-37, relating to promulgation of rules and exceptions for private carriers; to provide for penalties; to provide for limousine inspections; to repeal Chapter 11 of said Title 46, relating to transportation of hazardous materials; 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. Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-111, relating to possession of anhydrous ammonia, as follows:
"(3) A person who violates subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be subject to civil penalties in accordance with Code Section 40-16-6 40-1-23."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, is amended by revising Code Section 17-6-5, relating to acceptance of cash bonds for violations relating to motor vehicles, as follows:
"17-6-5. Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, county peace officer, or other county officer charged with the duty of enforcing the laws of this state relating to:
(1) Traffic traffic or the operation or licensing of motor vehicles or operators; (2) The the width, height, or length of vehicles and loads; (3) Motor motor common carriers and motor contract carriers; (4) Commercial vehicle or driver safety; (5) Hazardous materials transportation; (6) Motor carrier insurance or registration; (7) Road road taxes on motor carriers as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 48;

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(5)(8) Game game and fish; (6)(9) Boating boating; or (7)(10) Litter litter control who makes an arrest outside the corporate limits of any municipality of this state for a violation of said laws and who is authorized, as provided herein by a court of record having jurisdiction over such offenses, to accept cash bonds may accept a cash bond from the person arrested in lieu of a statutory bond or recognizance. No such officer shall accept a cash bond unless he or she is authorized to receive cash bonds in such cases by an order of the court having jurisdiction over such offenses and unless such order has been entered on the minutes of the court. Any such order may be granted, revoked, or modified by the court at any time."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 17-6-8, relating to acceptance of cash bonds and proceedings upon the failure of a person to appear, as follows:
"17-6-8. If any person arrested for a misdemeanor arising out of a violation of the laws of this state relating to:
(1) Traffic traffic or the operation or licensing of motor vehicles or operators; (2) The the width, height, or length of vehicles and loads; (3) Motor motor common carriers and motor contract carriers; (4) Commercial vehicle or driver safety; (5) Hazardous materials transportation; (6) Motor carrier insurance or registration; (7) Road road taxes on motor carriers as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 48; (5)(8) Game game and fish; (6)(9) Boating boating; or (7)(10) Litter litter control gives a cash bond for his or her appearance as provided in Code Section 17-6-5 and fails to appear on the date, time, and place specified in the citation or summons without legal excuse, the court may order said cash bond forfeited without the necessity of complying with the statutory procedure provided for in the forfeiture of statutory bail bonds. A judgment ordering the case disposed of and settled may be entered by the court and the proceeds shall be applied in the same manner as fines. If the court does not enter a judgment ordering the case disposed of and settled, the forfeiture of the cash bond shall not be a bar to subsequent prosecution of the person charged with the violation of such laws."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 17-6-11, relating to use of a driver's license in lieu of bail, recognizance, or incarceration, as follows:

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"(a) Any other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who is apprehended by an officer for the violation of the laws of this state or ordinances relating to:
(1) Traffic traffic, including any offense under Code Section 40-5-72 or 40-6-10, but excepting any other offense for which a license may be suspended for a first offense by the commissioner of driver services, any offense covered under Code Section 405-54, or any offense covered under Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40; (2) The the licensing and registration of motor vehicles and operators; (3) The the width, height, and length of vehicles and loads; (4) Motor motor common carriers and motor contract carriers; or (5) Commercial vehicle or driver safety; (6) Hazardous materials transportation; (7) Motor carrier insurance or registration; or (8) Road road taxes on motor carriers as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 upon being served with the official summons issued by such apprehending officer, in lieu of being immediately brought before the proper magistrate, recorder, or other judicial officer to enter into a formal recognizance or make direct the deposit of a proper sum of money in lieu of a recognizance ordering incarceration, may display his or her driver's license to the apprehending officer in lieu of bail, in lieu of entering into a recognizance for his or her appearance for trial as set in the aforesaid summons, or in lieu of being incarcerated by the apprehending officer and held for further action by the appropriate judicial officer. The apprehending officer shall note the driver's license number on the official summons. The summons duly served as provided in this Code section shall give the judicial officer jurisdiction to dispose of the matter."
SECTION 5. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by designating the existing provisions of Chapter 1, relating to general provisions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, as Article 1.
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, to read as follows:
"(18.1) 'Hazardous material' means a substance or material as designated pursuant to the Federal Hazardous Materials Law, 49 U.S.C. Section 5103(a)."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 40-1-1 by renumbering current paragraph (24.1) as paragraph (24.2) and by adding a new paragraph (24.1) to read as follows:
"(24.1) 'Lightweight commercial vehicle' means a motor vehicle which does not meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle and which, in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise:
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placards are not required in accordance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations prescribed by the United States Department of Transportation, Title 49 C.F.R. Part 172, Subpart F, or compatible rules prescribed by the commissioner of public safety; (B) Is used to transport property for compensation; (C) Is used to transport passengers for compensation, other than a taxicab; or (D) Is a wrecker or tow truck."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 40-1-1 by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(28.1) 'Motor carrier' shall have the same meaning as provided for in Code Section 40-2-1, and the terms 'carrier' and 'motor carrier' are synonymous." "(50.1) 'Regulatory compliance inspection' means the examination of facilities, property, buildings, vehicles, drivers, employees, cargo, packages, records, books, or supporting documentation kept or required to be kept in the normal course of business or enterprise operations." "(76) 'Wrecker' means a vehicle designed, equipped, or used to tow or carry other motor vehicles by means of a hoist, crane, sling, lift, or roll-back or slide back platform, by a mechanism of a like or similar character, or by any combination thereof, and the terms 'tow truck' and 'wrecker' are synonymous."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 1 by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-1-8. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of public safety. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Public Safety. (b) The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the safe operation of motor carriers, the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and drivers, and the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Any such rules and regulations promulgated or deemed necessary by the commissioner shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Every commercial motor vehicle and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe condition at all times; and the lights, brakes, and equipment shall meet such safety requirements as the commissioner shall from time to time promulgate; (2) Every driver employed to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier shall be at least 18 years of age, meet the qualification requirements the commissioner shall from time to time promulgate, be of temperate habits and good moral character, possess a valid driver's license, not use or possess prohibited drugs or alcohol while on duty, and be fully competent and sufficiently rested to operate the motor vehicle under his or her charge; (3) Accidents arising from or in connection with the operation of commercial motor

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vehicles shall be reported to the commissioner of transportation in such detail and in such manner as the commissioner of transportation may require; (4) The commissioner shall require each commercial motor vehicle to have attached such distinctive markings as shall be adopted by the commissioner. Such identification requirements shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; and (5) The commissioner shall provide distinctive rules for the transportation of unmanufactured forest products in intrastate commerce to be designated the 'Georgia Forest Products Trucking Rules.' (c)(1) Regulations governing the safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles and drivers, and the safe transportation of hazardous materials may be adopted by administrative order, including, but not limited to, by referencing compatible federal regulations or standards without compliance with the procedural requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' provided that such federal regulations or standards shall be maintained on file by the department and made available for inspection and copying by the public, by means including, but not limited to, posting on the department's Internet site. The commissioner may comply with the filing requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50 by filing with the office of the Secretary of State the name and designation of such rules, regulations, standards, and orders. The courts shall take judicial notice of rules, regulations, standards, or orders so adopted or published. (2) Rules, regulations, or orders previously adopted, issued, or promulgated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7 or 11 of Title 46 in effect on June 30, 2011, shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commissioner of public safety adopts, issues, or promulgates new rules, regulations, or orders pursuant to the provisions of this Code section. (d) The commissioner may, pursuant to rule or regulation, specify and impose civil monetary penalties for violations of laws, rules, and regulations relating to driver and motor carrier safety and transportation of hazardous materials. Except as may be hereafter authorized by law, the maximum amount of any such monetary penalty shall not exceed the maximum penalty authorized by law or rule or regulation for the same violation immediately prior to July 1, 2005. (e) The commissioner is authorized to adopt such rules and orders as he or she may deem necessary in the enforcement of this Code section. Such rules and orders shall have the same dignity and standing as if such rules and orders were specifically provided in this Code section. The commissioner is authorized to establish such exceptions or exemptions from the requirements of this Code section, as he or she shall deem appropriate, consistent with any federal program requirements, and consistent with the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. (f)(1) The commissioner may designate members of the department, pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 to perform regulatory compliance inspections. Members of county, municipal, campus, and other state agencies may be designated by the commissioner to perform regulatory compliance inspections only of vehicles,

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drivers, and cargo in operation, and may only enforce the provisions of rules and regulations promulgated under this Code section or Article 2 of this chapter subject to the provisions of a valid agreement between the commissioner and the county, municipal, campus, or other state agency. (2) Unless designated and authorized by the commissioner, no members of county, municipal, campus, and other state agencies may perform regulatory compliance inspections. (g) No person shall drive or operate, or cause the operation of, a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order. As used in this subsection, the term 'out-of-service order' means a temporary prohibition against operating as a motor carrier or driving or moving a vehicle, freight container or any cargo thereon, or any package containing a hazardous material. (h) Every officer, agent, or employee of any corporation and every person who violates or fails to comply with this Code section or any order, rule, or regulation adopted pursuant to this Code section, or who procures, aids, or abets a violation of this Code section or such rule or regulation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Misdemeanor violations of this Code section may be prosecuted, handled, and disposed of in the manner provided for by Chapter 13 of this title."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by adding a new article in Chapter 1 to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2
40-1-20. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act.'
40-1-21. The General Assembly finds that the transportation of hazardous materials on the public roads of this state presents a unique and potentially catastrophic hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Georgia and that the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare and the secure transportation of hazardous materials requires control and close regulation of such transportation to minimize that hazard and to that end this article is enacted. This is a remedial law and shall be liberally construed. The Department of Public Safety is designated as the agency to implement and enforce this article.
40-1-22. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Anhydrous ammonia' means the materials identified as 'ammonia, anhydrous,' or 'ammonia solutions with more than 50 percent ammonia and relative density less than 0.880 at 15 degrees Centigrade in water,' in federal hazardous materials regulations

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contained in Title 49 C.F.R. (2) 'C.F.R.' means the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as it may be amended from time to time in the Federal Register. (3) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of public safety. (4) 'Department' means the Department of Public Safety. (5) 'Liquefied natural gas' or 'LNG' means methane or natural gas in the form of a cryogenic or refrigerated liquid, as identified in federal hazardous materials regulations contained in Title 49 C.F.R. (6) 'Permit' means an instrument of whatever character or nature including, but not limited to, electronic format, issued by the department pursuant to this article. (7) 'Person,' in addition to the meaning provided in paragraph (43) of Code Section 40-1-1, means and includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, state, municipality, political subdivision of a state, and any agency or instrumentality of the United States government, or any other entity and includes any officer, agent, or employee of any of the above, who offers, ships, or carries a hazardous material in the furtherance of a commercial or business enterprise, whether or not such transportation is for-hire, or who manufactures, fabricates, marks, maintains, reconditions, repairs, or tests packages designed, used, or intended for the transportation of hazardous materials. (8) 'Polychlorinated biphenyl' or 'PCB' has the same meaning as the material identified in federal hazardous materials regulations contained in Title 49 C.F.R. (9) 'Radioactive material' has the same meaning as the term is used in federal hazardous materials regulations contained in Title 49 C.F.R. (10) 'Regulatory compliance inspection' means the examination of facilities, property, buildings, vehicles, equipment, drivers, employees, cargo, packaging, records, books, or supporting documentation kept or required to be kept in the normal course of offering or transporting hazardous materials, or in the normal course of manufacturing, fabricating, marking, maintaining, reconditioning, repairing, or testing packages designed, used, or intended for the transportation of hazardous materials. (11) 'Shipper' means any person who arranges for, provides for, solicits a carrier for, consigns to a carrier for, or contracts with a carrier for shipment or transport of goods, property, or persons. The terms 'shipper' and 'offeror' are synonymous.
40-1-23. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any person transporting, shipping, or offering for transportation hazardous material on the public roads of this state shall be subject to the requirements of this article. Persons who ship, offer, transport, or store incidental to transportation hazardous materials, or who manufacture, fabricate, mark, maintain, recondition, repair, or test packages used or intended for the transportation of hazardous materials, shall be deemed to have given consent to regulatory compliance inspections. (b) No person, including the state or any agency thereof, shall transport hazardous material in, to, or through this state on the public roads of this state, whether or not the

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hazardous material is for delivery in this state and whether or not the transportation originated in this state; nor shall any person deliver in this state any hazardous material to any person for transportation; nor shall any such person accept any hazardous material for transportation in this state without compliance with the following requirements: such materials shall be packaged, marked, labeled, handled, loaded, unloaded, stored, detained, transported, placarded, certified, secured, and monitored in compliance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this article and consistent with federal law. Compliance with such rules and regulations shall be in addition to and supplemental of other regulations of the United States Department of Energy, United States Department of Transportation, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and state fire marshal, applicable to such persons.
(c)(1) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations such that no person shall arrange for the transportation of or cause to be transported in, to, or through this state on the public roads of this state any hazardous material unless such person shall notify the commissioner or his or her designee in accordance with such rules and regulations; provided, however, that such notification requirements shall comply with applicable federal hazardous materials transportation law. (2) Prior to the transport of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste, as those terms are defined in 42 U.S.C. Chapter 108 as amended by the Federal Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, the shipper shall notify the commissioner or his or her designee in the manner required by Title 10 C.F.R. Part 71 or Part 73. (d) Knowledge by a shipper that a carrier proposes to transport hazardous material in or through this state on the public roads of this state shall be sufficient contact with this state to subject such shipper to the jurisdiction of the commissioner and the courts of this state with respect to such transport. (e)(1) No transportation of hazardous material shall take place in or through this state until the commissioner or his or her designee issues a permit authorizing the applicant to operate or move upon the state's public roads a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles which carry hazardous materials. The commissioner or his or her designee may require changes in the proposed dates, times, routes, detention, holding, or storage of such materials during transport as necessary to maximize protection of the public health, safety, welfare, or the environment. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations which are necessary or desirable in governing the issuance of permits, provided that such rules and regulations are not in conflict with other provisions of law. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, pursuant to uniform permitting provisions of Federal Hazardous Materials Law, 49 U.S.C. Section 5119, the commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to bring state regulations into compliance with said federal law. (f) Every such permit and all other documentation required by the commissioner shall be carried in the vehicles or combination of vehicles to which it refers and shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency responder, or

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employee of the department who has been given enforcement authority by the commissioner. (g) For just cause, including, but not limited to, repeated and consistent past violations, the commissioner may refuse to issue or may cancel, suspend, or revoke the permit of an applicant or permittee.
(h)(1) The commissioner or the official designated by the commissioner, pursuant to this Code section and the rules and regulations developed by the commissioner, may issue annual permits which shall allow vehicles transporting hazardous materials to be operated on the public roads of this state for 12 months from the date such permit is issued. (2) The commissioner or the official designated by the commissioner, pursuant to this Code section and the rules and regulations developed by the commissioner, may issue a single-trip permit to any vehicle. (3) Pursuant to this article, the commissioner may charge a fee for the issuance of such permits and may develop and adopt an apportionment schedule for fees to be established by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The fee for the issuance of an annual trip permit shall be not more than $100.00. (i) The commissioner may arrange for escorts or inspections which comply with Code Section 35-2-56 or 35-2-101. (j) For purposes of this article, the commissioner is expressly authorized to contract with any other state or local agency or department to perform any activities necessary to implement this article. Enforcement of this article and any rules, regulations, or orders promulgated, adopted, or issued hereunder shall be the sole province of the department and those entities the commissioner authorizes in writing, except for provisions relating to anhydrous ammonia. (k)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the commissioner is authorized to establish such exceptions or exemptions from the requirements of this article, or any provision hereof, for such kinds, quantities, types, or shipments of hazardous materials as he or she shall deem appropriate, consistent with the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. (2) Specifically, but without limitation, the commissioner shall continue in force the agricultural exceptions in 49 C.F.R. Section 173.5, and the tank exceptions in 49 C.F.R. Section 173.8, as originally adopted in Public Service Commission Appendix 'A' File MCA 1-3, Docket No. 16632-M, effective June 1, 1998. (l) This article shall not apply to the transportation, delivery, or acceptance for delivery of radioactive materials inside the confines of a single contiguous authorized location of use of any person authorized to use, possess, transport, deliver, or store radioactive materials by the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 31 or by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission; nor shall this article apply to the transportation, delivery, or acceptance for transportation of radioactive materials under the direction or supervision of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, United States Department of Energy, United States Department of Defense, or other federal agency authorized to possess or transport such material where such

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transportation, delivery, or acceptance for transportation is escorted by personnel designated by or under the authority of those agencies. (m) This article shall not apply to interstate pipeline facilities which are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Transportation under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968.
(n)(1) In the event of any damage to state property or any discharge of hazardous materials from the authorized shipping package or container or any threat of such discharge which results from the transportation, storage, holding, detention, delivery for transportation, or acceptance for transportation of hazardous materials in this state, the state may recover from any shipper, carrier, bailor, bailee, or any other person responsible for such storage, transportation, holding, detention, delivery, or acceptance all costs incurred by the state in the reparation of the damage and all costs incurred in the prevention, abatement, or removal of any such discharge or threatened discharge, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred with respect to recovery. (2) The commissioner is expressly authorized to charge reasonable fees for time, equipment, materials, and supplies used or incurred by the department in the implementation of this article. (3) The commissioner may issue civil penalties against any person found in violation of this article or any regulations promulgated or adopted for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials. Such penalties shall not exceed the limits established by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 51. (o) Any person, firm, or corporation transporting methamphetamine, amphetamine, any mixture containing either methamphetamine or amphetamine, anhydrous ammonia, or any mixture containing anhydrous ammonia, shall be subject to all rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this article governing the safe operation of motor vehicles and drivers and the safe transportation of hazardous materials. (p) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code section, the commissioner may impose civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed the maximum amounts for penalties established by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 51 for each violation of any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article with respect to persons transporting methamphetamine, amphetamine, any mixture containing either methamphetamine or amphetamine, anhydrous ammonia, or any mixture containing anhydrous ammonia. (q) The department is designated as the routing agency as defined in Title 49 C.F.R. Part 397, Subpart E. Routing determinations for hazardous materials shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Federal Hazardous Materials Law, 49 U.S.C. Section 5112. The commissioner or his or her designee shall consult with Georgia Department of Transportation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Department of Homeland Security, or other agencies as necessary to carry out these responsibilities. (r) Drivers who transport hazardous materials shall be trained at least to the minimum standards required by federal law. Upon request by the commissioner, proof of such federally required driver training shall be made available to the commissioner or his or her staff.

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(s) For the transportation of spent nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, and other hazardous materials, the commissioner may take action to ensure that motor vehicles, drivers, and packages used in such transportation have been inspected to show compliance with the federal motor carrier safety regulations and federal hazardous materials regulations, and compatible state regulations adopted pursuant to this article. (t) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a bond or indemnity insurance required of carriers shall be established by rules and regulations of the commissioner and shall for all persons subject to this article, whether intrastate or interstate carriers, be at least in the maximum amount or amounts authorized or required by federal law or regulations. (u) No person shall transport or cause the transportation of hazardous materials in violation of an out-of-service order. (v) In addition to any other liability imposed by law, any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this article, or any rule, regulation, or order promulgated, adopted, or issued hereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Misdemeanor violations of this article may be prosecuted, handled, and disposed of in the manner provided for by Chapter 13 of this title.
(w)(1) The commissioner is authorized and empowered to adopt, promulgate, amend, repeal, or modify such standards, rules, and regulations and to issue such orders, authorizations, or amendments or modifications thereof as are necessary to implement this article. Any standards, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant to this article, if consistent with the applicable laws relating to adoption of such standards, rules, or regulations, shall have the force and effect of law. Any such rules and regulations shall be compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations and federal hazardous materials regulations in Title 49 C.F.R. (2) Regulations governing the safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials may be adopted by administrative order, including, but not limited to, referencing compatible federal regulations or standards without compliance with the procedural requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' provided that such compatible federal regulations or standards shall be maintained on file by the department and made available for inspection and copying by the public, by means including, but not limited to, posting on the department's Internet site. The commissioner of public safety may comply with the filing requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50 by filing with the office of the Secretary of State merely the name and designation of such rules, regulations, standards, and orders. The courts shall take judicial notice of rules, regulations, standards, or orders so adopted or published. (3) Rules, regulations, or orders previously adopted, issued, or promulgated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7 or 11 of Title 46 in effect on June 30, 2011, shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commissioner adopts, issues, or promulgates new rules, regulations, or orders pursuant to the provisions of this article. (4) The department shall, to the extent practicable, engage in education, outreach, and customer service activities to reach persons and entities affected by these regulations

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and to assist the competitiveness of Georgia citizens and businesses engaged in regulated activities.
40-1-24. (a) The commissioner is authorized to employ such persons as may be necessary, in the discretion of the commissioner, for the proper enforcement of this article, as provided for in this article and Chapter 2 of Title 35. It is the intent of the General Assembly, subject to the appropriations process, that funds derived under this article shall be used to further the Department of Public Safety's hazardous materials transportation safety programs; provided, however, that the department shall retain those funds derived specifically for inspection or escort. (b) The commissioner is vested with police powers and authority to designate, deputize, and delegate to employees of the commissioner the necessary authority to enforce this article, including the power to stop and inspect all motor vehicles using the public highways and to enter upon and inspect shipper and carrier facilities for purposes of determining whether such vehicles and facilities have complied with and are complying with the provisions of this article and all other laws regulating the use of the public highways by motor vehicles, and to arrest all persons found in violation thereof, and to issue out-of-service orders to carriers, vehicles, and drivers in accordance with criteria which shall be established or adopted by the commissioner. (c) As designated by the commissioner, by way of agreement, members of county, municipal, campus, and other state agencies may only perform regulatory compliance inspections of vehicles, drivers, and cargo in operation, and enforce the provisions of this article and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder subject to the terms and conditions of that agreement. (d) The commissioner is vested with powers to designate, deputize, and delegate to employees of the department the necessary authority to enter upon and examine the facilities where hazardous materials are filled, offered, shipped, or stored incidental to transportation, or where packages are manufactured, fabricated, marked, maintained, reconditioned, repaired, or tested for purposes of regulatory compliance inspections for determining compliance with this article and other laws the administration or enforcement of which is the responsibility of the department.
40-1-25. In the event that any section, paragraph, or other part of this article, or any requirement thereunder, or any rule, regulation, or order of the commissioner promulgated hereunder, is found to be preempted by federal law, or otherwise found to be improper, null or otherwise void, all other requirements not so preempted or otherwise so found shall remain in full force and effect."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by adding a new section to Chapter 6, relating to the uniform rules of the road, to read as follows:

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"40-6-10.1. No motor carrier subject to the financial responsibility requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or any successor agency, as contained in 49 C.F.R. Part 387, shall operate any motor vehicle upon the highways of this state until such motor carrier has obtained and has in effect the minimum levels of financial responsibility prescribed by such federal regulations."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-8-2, relating to vehicles within the jurisdiction of the commissioner of public safety, as follows:
"40-8-2. In addition to the requirements of this article, the commissioner of public safety, as to the motor vehicles within the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety, shall have the authority to promulgate rules designed to promote safety pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title and Chapter 7 of Title 46 Code Section 40-1-8. Any such rules promulgated or deemed necessary by the commissioner shall include the following: every motor unit vehicle and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe condition at all times. The lights, brakes, and equipment shall meet such safety requirements as the commissioner shall promulgate from time to time. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a vehicle, driver, or motor carrier that is subject to a safety rule so promulgated shall comply with the more stringent or additional requirement imposed by that motor carrier safety or hazardous materials safety rule."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-8-27, relating to lighting equipment requirements, as follows:
"40-8-27. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times specified in Code Section 40-8-20, a red light plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear. The red light required under this Code section shall be in addition to the red rear light required upon every vehicle. At any other time there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of such load a flag or flags as described in subsection (c) of this Code section not less than 12 18 inches square and so hung that the entire area is visible to the driver of a vehicle approaching from the rear. (b) Any motor vehicle or trailer transporting a load of logs, long pulpwood, poles, or posts which extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the body or bed of such vehicle shall have securely affixed as close as practical to the end of any such projection one amber strobe type lamp equipped with a multidirectional type lens so mounted as to be visible from the rear and both sides of the projecting load. If the mounting of one strobe lamp cannot be accomplished so that it is visible from the rear and both sides of the projecting load, multiple strobe lights shall be utilized so as to

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meet the visibility requirements of this subsection. The strobe lamp shall flash at a rate of at least 60 flashes per minute and shall be plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear and sides of the projecting load any time of the day or night. The lamp shall be operating at any time of the day or night when the vehicle is operated on any highway or parked on the shoulder or immediately adjacent to the traveled portion of any public roadway. The projecting load shall also be marked with a flag or flags as described in subsection (c) of this Code section. An emergency light permit as provided for in Code Section 40-8-92 is not required on a vehicle utilizing an amber strobe light to comply with the provisions of this Code section. (b.1) In lieu of the strobe type lamp or lamps provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, any motor vehicle or trailer transporting a load of logs, long pulpwood, poles, or posts which extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the body or bed of such vehicle shall have securely affixed as close as practical to the end of any such projection, one light-emitting diode (LED) light equipped with a multidirectional type lens, mounted so as to be visible from the rear and from both sides of the projecting load. If the mounting of one light-emitting diode (LED) light cannot be accomplished so that it is visible from the rear and from both sides of the projecting load, multiple light-emitting diode (LED) lights shall be utilized so as to meet the visibility requirements of this subsection. The light-emitting diode (LED) light or lights shall be amber in color, shall flash at a rate of at least 60 flashes per minute, and shall be plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet from the rear and sides at a radius of 180 degrees of the projecting load at any time of the day or night. Any light-emitting diode (LED) light shall be constructed of durable, weather resistant material and may be powered by the vehicle's electrical system or by an independent battery system, or both. If the light-emitting diode (LED) light is powered by an independent battery system, the driver of the vehicle shall have in his or her immediate possession charged, spare batteries for use in case of battery failure. Any solid state light-emitting diode (LED) lighting that consists of multiple light-emitting diode (LED) lights shall not have less than 85 percent of the light-emitting diode (LED) lights in operable condition. The lights shall remain in operation at any time of the day or night when the vehicle is operated on any highway or parked on the shoulder or immediately adjacent to the traveled portion of any public roadway. The projecting load shall also be marked with a flag or flags as described in subsection (c) of this Code section. An emergency light permit as provided for in Code Section 40-8-92 is not required on a vehicle utilizing a light-emitting diode (LED) light to comply with the provisions of this Code section. (c) The flag or flags as required by subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be of a bright red or orange fluorescent color not less than 12 18 inches square which is clearly visible and shall be displayed in such a manner that the entire area of the flag is visible from the rear of the vehicle. There shall be a single flag at the extreme rear of the projecting load if the projecting load is two feet wide or less. Two such warning flags shall be required if the projecting load is wider than two feet. Flags shall be located to indicate the maximum width of loads which extend beyond the rear of the vehicle."

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SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-8-53, relating to performance ability of brakes, as follows:
"40-8-53. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, every Every motor vehicle or combination of motor drawn vehicles shall be capable at all times and under all conditions of loading of being stopped on a dry, smooth, level road free from loose material, upon application of the service (foot) brake within the distances specified in this Code section or shall be capable of being decelerated at a sustained rate corresponding to these distances.

Feet to Stop From 20 Miles
Per Hour

Deceleration in Feet Per Second

Vehicles or combinations of vehicles

having brakes on all wheels

30

14

Vehicles or combinations of vehicles

not having brakes on all wheels

40

10.7

(b) The brake performance ability for commercial motor vehicles shall be as provided

for in the federal motor carrier safety regulations contained in 49 C.F.R. 393.52 and

adopted by the commissioner of public safety pursuant to Code Section 46-7-26.

Commercial motor vehicles shall be capable at all times and under all conditions of

loading of being stopped on a dry, smooth, level road free from loose material upon

application of the service (foot) brake within the distances specified in those rules."

SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-8-72, relating to mirrors, as follows:
"40-8-72. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, every Every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle. (b) Every commercial motor vehicle shall be equipped with two rear-vision mirrors meeting the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards contained in 49 C.F.R. 571.111 in effect at the time of manufacture, one at each side, firmly attached to the outside of the motor vehicle, and so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear, along both sides of the vehicle; provided, however, that only one outside mirror shall be required, which shall be on the driver's side, on a commercial motor vehicle which is so constructed that the driver has a view to the rear by means of an interior mirror."

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SECTION 16. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (f) and (g) of Code Section 40-873.1, relating to window tinting, as follows:
"(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, commercial motor vehicles operated in this state are subject to the specifications of or limitations relating to windshield or window glazing or the application of light reducing or reflectance material to the windshield or windows as provided for in the federal motor carrier safety regulations contained in 49 C.F.R. 393.60 and adopted by the commissioner of public safety pursuant to Code Section 46-7-26. (g) The Department of Public Safety is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section. (g)(h) Any person who violates subsection (b) or (e) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 17. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (e) and (g) of Code Section 40-8-74, relating to tire tread depth, as follows:
"(e) All tires: (1) Shall have not less than 2/32 inch tread measurable in all major grooves with the exception of except that school buses and commercial vehicles which shall have not less than 4/32 inch tread measurable in all major grooves on the front tires and school buses shall have not less than 2/32 4/32 inch tread measurable in all major grooves on the rear tires when there are at least four only two tires on the rear otherwise the tread on the rear tires shall be not less than 4/32 inch; such measurements shall not be made where tie bars, humps, or fillets are located; (2) Shall be free from any cuts, breaks, or snags on tread and sidewall deep enough to expose body cord; and (3) Shall be free from bumps, bulges, or separations."
"(g) Retreaded, regrooved, or recapped tires shall not be used upon the front wheels of buses."
SECTION 18. Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, is amended by revising Code Section 46-1-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"46-1-1. As used in this title, the term:
(1) 'Carrier' means a person who undertakes the transporting of goods or passengers for compensation. (2) 'Certificate' means a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this title. (3) 'Commission' means the Public Service Commission. (4) 'Company' shall include a corporation, a firm, a partnership, an association, or an

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individual. (5) 'Electric utility' means any retail supplier of electricity whose rates are fixed by the commission. (5.1) 'Exempt rideshare' means:
(A) Government endorsed rideshare programs; (B) Rideshare programs in which a rideshare driver seeks reimbursement for, or the rideshare participants pool or otherwise share, rideshare costs such as fuel; or (C) The leasing or rental of a vehicle, in the ordinary course of the lessor's or rentor's business, for rideshare purposes as part of a government endorsed rideshare program, or for rideshare under a contract requiring compliance with subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. (6) 'For compensation' or 'for hire' means an activity wherein for payment or other compensation a motor vehicle and driver are furnished to a person by another person, acting directly or knowingly and willfully acting with another to provide the combined service of the vehicle and driver, and includes every person acting in concert with, under the control of, or under common control with a motor carrier who shall offer to furnish transportation for compensation or for hire, provided that no exempt rideshare shall be deemed to involve any element of transportation for compensation or for hire. (6.1) 'Gas company' means any person certificated under Article 2 of Chapter 4 of this title to construct or operate any pipeline or distribution system, or any extension thereof, for the transportation, distribution, or sale of natural or manufactured gas. (6.2) 'Government endorsed rideshare program' means a vanpool, carpool, or similar rideshare operation conducted by or under the auspices of a state or local governmental transit instrumentality, such as GRTA, a transportation management association, or a community improvement district, or conducted under the auspices of such transit agencies, including through any form of contract between such transit instrumentality and private persons or businesses. (6.3) 'GRTA' means the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, which is itself exempt from regulation as a carrier under Code Section 50-32-71. (7) 'Household goods' means any personal effects and property used or to be used in a dwelling when a part of the equipment or supplies of such dwelling and such other similar property as the commission may provide for by regulation; provided, however, that such term shall not include property being moved from a factory or store except when such property has been purchased by a householder with the intent to use such property in a dwelling and such property is transported at the request of, and with transportation charges paid by, the householder. (8) 'Motor carrier of property' means a motor common or contract carrier engaged in transporting property, except household goods, in intrastate commerce in this state Reserved. (9) 'Motor contract carrier and motor common carrier' means as follows: (A) 'Motor contract carrier' means every person, except common carriers, owning, controlling, operating, or managing any motor propelled vehicle including the

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lessees or trustees of such persons or receivers appointed by any court used in the business of transporting persons or household goods or property engaged in the activity of nonconsensual towing pursuant to Code Section 44-1-13 for hire over any public highway in this state and not operated exclusively within the corporate limits of any city. Vehicles and the drivers thereof operating within the corporate limits of any city shall be subject to the safety regulations adopted by the commissioner of public safety pursuant to Code Section 46-7-26. (B) 'Motor common carrier' means every person owning, controlling, operating, or managing any motor propelled vehicle, and the lessees, receivers, or trustees of such person, used in the business of transporting for hire of persons or property household goods, or both, or engaged in the activity of nonconsensual towing pursuant to Code Section 44-1-13, otherwise than over permanent rail tracks, on the public highways of Georgia as a common carrier. The term includes, but is not limited to, limousine carriers as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 46-7-85.1. (C) Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, the terms 'motor common carrier' and 'motor contract carrier' shall not include:
(i) Motor vehicles engaged solely in transporting school children and teachers to and from public schools and private schools; (ii) Taxicabs, drays, trucks, buses, and other motor vehicles which operate within the corporate limits of municipalities and are subject to regulation by the governing authorities of such municipalities. This exception shall apply to such vehicles even though such vehicles may, in the prosecution of their regular business, occasionally go beyond the corporate limits of such municipalities. Such exception shall not include such vehicles engaged in the moving of household goods nor include passenger vans (I) having a capacity of ten persons or more, (II) conducting nonmetered transportation service and not operated by a municipality or municipal, county, or regional governmental authority, and (III) which are engaged in private for-hire transportation operating between points within the corporate limits of a municipality. Pursuant to Code Section 44-1-13, all tow trucks engaged in nonconsensual towing operations between points within the corporate limits of a municipality shall remain subject to the jurisdiction of the commission and the municipality within which such nonconsensual towing operations are conducted; the provisions of this division notwithstanding, vehicles and the drivers thereof operating within the corporate limits of any city shall be subject to the safety regulations adopted by the commissioner of public safety pursuant to Code Section 46-7-26; (iii) Hotel passenger or baggage motor vehicles when used exclusively for patrons and employees of such hotel; (iv) Motor vehicles operated not for profit with a capacity of 15 persons or less when they are used exclusively to transport elderly and disabled passengers or employees under a corporate sponsored van pool program, except that a vehicle owned by the driver may be operated for profit when such driver is traveling to and from his or her place of work provided each such vehicle carrying more than

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nine passengers maintains liability insurance in an amount of not less than $100,000.00 per person and $300,000.00 per accident and $50,000.00 property damage. For the purposes of this division, elderly and disabled passengers are defined as individuals over the age of 60 years or who, by reason of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other permanent or temporary incapacity or disability, are unable to utilize mass transportation facilities as effectively as persons who are not so affected; (v) Granite trucks, where transportation from quarry to finishing plant involves not crossing more than two counties Reserved; (vi) RFD carriers and star-route carriers which carry no more than nine passengers along with carriage of the United States mail, provided that such carriers shall not carry passengers on a route along which another motor common carrier or motor contract carrier of passengers has a permit or a certificate to operate Reserved; (vii) Motor trucks of railway companies which perform a pick-up and delivery service in connection with their freight train service, between their freight terminals and points not more than ten miles distant, when either the freight terminal or such points, or both, are outside the limits of an incorporated city Reserved; (viii) Motor vehicles owned and operated exclusively by the United States government or by this state or any subdivision thereof; (ix) Single source leasing whereby a leasing company whose primary business is leasing vehicles and who operates a fleet of ten or more vehicles provides vehicle equipment and drivers in a single transaction to a private carrier. Such arrangement is presumed to result in private carriage by the shipper if the requirements enumerated below are met and subject only to the commission's transportation safety rules:
(I) The lease must be reduced to writing and a copy maintained on the leased vehicle at all times during the term of the lease; (II) The period for which the lease applies must be no less than 30 days; (III) The lease agreement must provide, and the surrounding facts must reflect, that the leased equipment is exclusively committed to the lessee's use for the term of the lease; (IV) The lease agreement must provide, and the surrounding facts must reflect, that during the term of the lease the lessee accepts, possesses, and exercises exclusive dominion and control over the leased equipment and assumes complete responsibility for the operation of the equipment; (V) The lessee must maintain public liability insurance and accept responsibility to the public for any injury caused in the course of performing the transportation service conducted by the lessee with the equipment during the term of the lease; (VI) The lessee shall display appropriate identification on all equipment leased by it showing operation by the lessee during the performance of the transportation;

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(VII) The lessee must accept responsibility for, and bear the cost of, compliance with safety regulations during performance by the lessee of any such transportation services; and (VIII) The lessee must bear the risk of damage to the cargo, subject to any right of action the lessee may have against the lessor for the latter's negligence Reserved; (x) Motor vehicles engaged exclusively in the transportation of agricultural or dairy products, or both, between farm, market, gin, warehouse, or mill, whether such motor vehicle is owned by the owner or producer of such agricultural or dairy products or not, so long as the title remains in the producer. For the purposes of this division, the term 'producer' includes a landlord where the relations of landlord and tenant or landlord and cropper are involved. As used in this division, the term 'agricultural products' includes fruit, livestock, meats, fertilizer, wood, lumber, cotton, and naval stores; household goods and supplies transported to farms for farm purposes; or other usual farm and dairy supplies, including products of grove or orchard; poultry and eggs; fish and oysters; and timber or logs being hauled by the owner thereof or the owner's agents or employees between forest and mill or primary place of manufacture; provided, however, motor vehicles with a manufacturer's gross weight rated capacity of 44,000 pounds or more engaged solely in the transportation of unmanufactured forest products shall be subject to the Georgia Forest Products Trucking Rules which shall be adopted and promulgated by the commissioner of public safety only for application to such vehicles and vehicles defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (13) of this Code section; provided, further, that pulpwood trailers and pole trailers with a manufacturer's gross weight rated capacity of 10,001 pounds or more engaged solely in the transportation of unmanufactured forest products shall have two amber side marker reflectors on each side of the trailer chassis between the rear of the tractor cab and the rearmost support for the load. All such reflectors shall be not less than four inches in diameter. Such rules and any amendments thereto adopted by the commissioner of public safety shall be subject to legislative review in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 46-2-30, and, for the purposes of such rules and any amendments thereto, the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee and the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment shall be the appropriate committees within the meaning of said Code Section 46-2-30. The first such rules adopted by the commissioner of public safety shall be effective July 1, 1991 Reserved; (xi) Reserved; (xii) Reserved; (xiii) Vehicles, owned or operated by the federal or state government, or by any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the federal or state government, or privately owned and operated for profit or not for profit, capable of transporting not more than ten persons for hire when such vehicles are used exclusively to transport persons who are elderly, disabled, en route to receive medical care or

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prescription medication, or returning after receiving medical care or prescription medication. For the purpose of this division, elderly and disabled persons shall have the same meaning as in division (iv) of this paragraph subparagraph; (xiv) Reserved; or (xv) Ambulances. (10) 'Passenger' means a person who travels in a public conveyance by virtue of a contract, either express or implied, with the carrier as to the payment of the fare or that which is accepted as an equivalent therefor. The prepayment of fare is not necessary to establish the relationship of passenger and carrier; although a carrier may demand prepayment of fare if persons enter his or her vehicle by his or her permission with the intention of being carried; in the absence of such a demand, an obligation to pay fare is implied on the part of the passenger, and the reciprocal obligation of carriage of the carrier arises upon the entry of the passenger. (11) 'Permit' means a registration permit issued by the state revenue commissioner authorizing interstate transportation for hire exempt from the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Transportation or intrastate passenger transportation for hire exempt from the jurisdiction of the state revenue commissioner or intrastate transportation by a motor carrier of property Reserved. (12) 'Person' means any individual, partnership, trust, private or public corporation, municipality, county, political subdivision, public authority, cooperative, association, or public or private organization of any character. (13) 'Private carrier' means every person except motor common carriers or motor contract carriers owning, controlling, operating, or managing any motor propelled vehicle, and the lessees or trustees thereof or receivers appointed by any court whatsoever, used in the business of transporting persons or property in private transportation not for hire over any public highway in this state. The term 'private carrier' shall not include: (A) Motor vehicles not for hire engaged solely in the harvesting or transportation of forest products; provided, however, that motor vehicles not for hire with a manufacturer's gross weight rated capacity of 44,000 pounds or more engaged solely in the transportation of unmanufactured forest products shall be subject only to the Georgia Forest Products Trucking Rules provided for in division (9)(C)(x) of this Code section; (B) Motor vehicles not for hire engaged solely in the transportation of roadbuilding materials; (C) Motor vehicles not for hire engaged solely in the transportation of unmanufactured agricultural or dairy products between farm, market, gin, warehouse, or mill whether such vehicle is owned by the owner or producer of such agricultural or dairy products or not, so long as the title remains in the producer; (D) Except for the motor vehicles excluded under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, motor vehicles having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; provided, however, that motor vehicles which have a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less and which are

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transporting hazardous materials, as the term 'hazardous materials' is defined in Title 49 C.F.R., Parts 107, 171-173, and 177-178, shall be included within the meaning of the term 'private carrier'; or (E) Exempt rideshares Reserved. (14) 'Public highway' means every public street, road, highway, or thoroughfare of any kind in this state. (15) 'Railroad corporation' or 'railroad company' means all corporations, companies, or individuals owning or operating any railroad in this state. This title shall apply to all persons, firms, and companies, and to all associations of persons, whether incorporated or otherwise, that engage in business as common carriers upon any of the lines of railroad in this state, as well as to railroad corporations and railroad companies as defined in this Code section. (16) 'Rate,' when used in this title with respect to an electric utility, means any rate, charge, classification, or service of an electric utility or any rule or regulation relating thereto. (17) 'Utility' means any person who is subject in any way to the lawful jurisdiction of the commission. (18) 'Vehicle' or 'motor vehicle' means any vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer propelled or drawn by mechanical power and used upon the highways in the transportation of passengers or property, or any combination thereof, determined by the state revenue commissioner commission."

SECTION 19. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 46-7-9, relating to fees, as follows:
"46-7-9. The commission shall collect the following fees pursuant to this article:
(1) A fee of $75.00 to accompany each application for a certificate, or amendment to an existing certificate, where the applicant owns or operates fewer than six motor vehicles; (2) A fee of $150.00 to accompany each application for a certificate, or amendment to an existing certificate, where the applicant owns or operates six to 15 motor vehicles; (3) A fee of $200.00 to accompany each application for a certificate, or amendment to an existing certificate, where the applicant owns or operates more than 15 motor vehicles; (4) A fee of $75.00 to accompany each application for transfer of a certificate; and (5) A fee of $50.00 to accompany each application for intrastate temporary emergency authority under Code Section 46-7-13; and (6) A fee of $50.00 to accompany each application for a motor carrier of property permit."

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SECTION 20. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 46-7-26, relating to the authority of the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for safety, and designating it as "Reserved."
SECTION 21. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 46-7-37, relating to exceptions for private carriers, and designating it as "Reserved."
SECTION 22. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 46-7-39, relating to violations of orders and penalties, as follows:
"46-7-39. (a) Every officer, agent, or employee of any corporation and every person who violates or fails to comply with this chapter relating to the regulation of motor carriers or any order, rule, or regulation of the Public Service Commission, Department of Public Safety, or Department of Revenue, or who procures, aids, or abets therein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) No person shall drive or operate, or cause the operation of, a motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order. As used in this subsection, the term 'out-of-service order' means a temporary prohibition against operating as a carrier or driving or moving a motor vehicle, freight container or any cargo thereon, or any package containing a hazardous material. (c) Misdemeanor violations of this chapter may be prosecuted, handled, and disposed of in the manner provided for by Chapter 13 of Title 40."
SECTION 23. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 46-7-85.5, relating to safety and mechanical inspections, as follows:
"(c) In addition to the requirements of this Code section, limousine carriers shall comply with the applicable provisions of Code Section 40-1-8."
SECTION 24. Said title is further amended by repealing Chapter 11, relating to the transportation of hazardous materials, in its entirety and designating it as "Reserved."
SECTION 25. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 26. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senator Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HB 112 by inserting after "fees;" on line 20 the following: to correct an internal reference;
By redesignating Sections 20 through 26 as Sections 21 through 27, respectively, and by inserting after line 894 the following:
SECTION 20. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 46-7-17, relating to designation and maintenance of agents for service on nonresidence carriers, service of process, and venue, as follows:
"(a) Each nonresident motor carrier shall, before any permit is issued to it under this article or at the time of registering as required by Code Section 46-7-16 40-2-140, designate and maintain in this state an agent or agents upon whom may be served all summonses or other lawful processes in any action or proceeding against such motor carrier growing out of its carrier operations; and service of process upon or acceptance or acknowledgment of such service by any such agent shall have the same legal force and validity as if duly served upon such nonresident carrier personally. Such designation shall be in writing, shall give the name and address of such agent or agents, and shall be filed in the office of the state revenue commissioner. Upon failure of any nonresident motor carrier to file such designation with the state revenue commissioner or to maintain such an agent in this state at the address given, such nonresident carrier shall be conclusively deemed to have designated the Secretary of State and his or her successors in office as such agent; and service of process upon or acceptance or acknowledgment of such service by the Secretary of State shall have the same legal force and validity as if duly served upon such nonresident carrier personally, provided that notice of such service and a copy of the process are immediately sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery by the Secretary of State or his or her successor in office to such nonresident carrier, if its address be known. Service of such process upon the Secretary of State shall be made by delivering to his or her office two copies of such process with a fee of $10.00."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Mullis amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the substitute to HB 112 (LC 34 3044S) by substituting "40-1-8" for "46-7-26" on lines 593, 620, 701, and 729.

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Mullis, Gooch amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:

Amend the substitute to HB 112 (LC 34 3044S) by adding after "state;" on line 12 the following: to provide for seminars on operation and safety for motor carriers;

By adding between lines 488 and 489 the following: SECTION 10.1.
Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 40-2-140, relating to administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Act by the Department of Revenue, as follows: "(d.1) Before any motor carrier shall be registered under the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005 by the Department of Revenue, that carrier shall furnish evidence to the department that the carrier, through an authorized representative, has completed, within the preceding 12 months, an educational seminar on motor carrier operations and safety regulations that has been certified by the commissioner."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Mullis amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tate Thompson, C
Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

HB 112, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Rogers of the 21st was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 114. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, so as to set the fee for filing an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel of the 54th.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 114:

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 generally, so as to change a definition; to clarify the fee for filing a lien foreclosure affidavit; to provide for the disposition of certain contents of abandoned vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting provisions; 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 generally, is amended by revising Code Section 40-11-1, relating to definitions, as follows:

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"40-11-1. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Abandoned motor vehicle' means a motor vehicle or trailer: (A) Which has been left by the owner or some person acting for the owner with an automobile dealer, repairman, or wrecker service for repair or for some other reason and has not been called for by such owner or other person within a period of 30 days after the time agreed upon; or within 30 days after such vehicle is turned over to such dealer, repairman, or wrecker service when no time is agreed upon; or within 30 days after the completion of necessary repairs; (B) Which is left unattended on a public street, road, or highway or other public property for a period of at least five 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 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 anyone having 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 anyone having 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.
(2) 'Motor vehicle' or 'vehicle' means motor vehicle or trailer. (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 Revenue or the records from the vehicle's state of registration."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 40-11-5, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, as follows:
"(B) Regardless of the court in which the affidavit required by this paragraph is filed, the fee for filing such affidavit shall only be $10.00 per motor vehicle upon which a lien is asserted. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the affidavit filing fee shall not be taxed nor shall any additional fee or surcharge be assessed for such filing."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-11-10. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'contents' means only the following:

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(1) Prescription drugs or eyewear; (2) Personal documents, including, but not limited to, birth records, passports, or death records; (3) Firearms; (4) Medical devices; (5) Child safety restraining devices; or (6) Keys, except the keys to the abandoned motor vehicle. (b) Any person who stores an abandoned motor vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this article shall allow the owner of such vehicle to retrieve the contents from such vehicle; provided, however, that such person shall not be required to allow the owner of such vehicle to retrieve any other items from such vehicle unless payment of all fees associated with the towing, storage, notification, and advertisement are paid in full. (c) Prior to the sale or other final disposition of an abandoned motor vehicle, if the person who stores such vehicle locates contents, as defined in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, in such vehicle, such person shall surrender such contents to the nearest law enforcement agency."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to HB 114 (LC29 4813S) by replacing the semicolon at the end of line 58 with a comma and by replacing lines 59 through 61 with the following: and the owner of a motor vehicle shall be allowed to retrieve contents and any other item from such vehicle if such retrieval occurs within the first 30 days that such vehicle is stored.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

E Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 114, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 116. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Baker of the 78th, Williams of the 89th and Rogers of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Shafer of the 48th.

The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to HB 116:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; 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. Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section or any other provision of law, local exchange companies as defined in paragraph (10) of Code Section 46-5-162 under the commission's jurisdiction shall be exempt from the provisions of this Code section, if the stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidences of debt are issued as part of a debt transaction that is an interstate transaction, as evidenced by the following:
(1) The local exchange company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a parent company headquartered or domiciled outside of this state; (2) The debt transaction is by and between the parent company, the primary obligor, and a national bank or other lending or financial institution licensed or authorized to enter into such debt transaction by any state or federal agency; and (3) The local exchange company is issuing stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidences of debt for the purpose of providing collateral or other security to the lending or financial institution in order to accommodate the debt transaction of a parent company or other entity."

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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

E Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 116, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 123. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th, Rynders of the 152nd, Battles of the 15th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and punishment therefor, so as to clarify that the provision includes stun guns and tasers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson E Hooks

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 123, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 137. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Roberts of the 154th and Burns of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide that government agencies cannot charge other government agencies for geographic information; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to HB 137:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to provide penalties for violations of land-disturbing activities requirements; to add mediation of disputes

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regarding erosion and sediment control compliance to the duties of the Erosion and Sediment Control Overview Council; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to clarify the duties of the treasurer; to clarify the term of the planning director and eliminate the bonding requirement; to remove the requirement of including the ZIP Code designation on official maps and lists; to clarify procedures for removing asbestos pipe for utility facilities; to allow counties and cities to send updated information to the department using digital files; to limit liability of law enforcement officers and the department during periods of emergencies; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to provide that the department is not required to obtain cemetery redevelopment permits except in certain instances; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to request electronic submission of certain accident reports by law enforcement agencies; 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 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 12-5-52, relating to civil penalties for water pollution, to read as follows:
"(c) Any person violating this article where such violation consists of erosion and sedimentation control penalties in violation of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued pursuant to 40 C.F.R. Part 123 and such violation is alleged to have been committed by a state agency, department, or authority, or any person fulfilling the requirements of a contract with a state agency, department, or authority, shall be liable for the civil penalty provided for by subsection (a) of this Code section only after the following procedures have been followed:
(1) For the first and second violations at a single site in a calendar year, the division shall issue a written warning to the violator specifying the provisions of this title or the rules or regulations or order alleged to have been violated and may require that necessary corrective action and mitigation be taken within a reasonable time, but not less than five days, to be prescribed in the warning. If the violation is not corrected within such period, the division may impose by order a civil penalty; (2) For a third and each subsequent violation of the permit at a single site in a calendar year, the division may impose by order immediate corrective action and a civil penalty; and (3) Any order issued pursuant to this subsection shall become final unless the person

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or persons named therein request, in writing, a hearing pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 12-7-7.1."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (f) and adding a new subsection to Code Section 12-7-7.1, relating to the preparation and implementation of an erosion and sediment control plan, as follows:
"(f)(1) There shall be an Erosion and Sediment Control Overview Council which shall provide guidance on the best management practices for implementing any erosion and sediment control plan for purposes of this Code section. The council shall be composed of nine seven members, including one member who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and serve at the pleasure thereof; one member who shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and serve at the pleasure thereof; and seven five members who shall be appointed by the Governor and serve at the pleasure thereof, including one employee each from the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, a professional engineer licensed to practice in this state from a private engineering consulting firm practicing environmental engineering, two representatives one representative of the highway contracting industry certified by the Department of Transportation, and a chairperson. All appointments shall be made by the appointing officials within 90 days from the effective date of this Code section. The council shall meet at the call of the chairperson. Each councilmember shall receive a daily allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21; provided, however, that any fulltime state employee serving on the council shall draw no compensation but shall receive necessary expenses. The commissioner is authorized to pay such compensation and expenses from department funds. (2) The council may develop recommendations governing the preparation of plans and the installation and maintenance of best management practices. If a dispute concerning the requirements of this Code section should arise, the Erosion and Sediment Control Overview Council shall mediate the dispute. (3) The council may also mediate any disputes, including without limitation the issuance of orders or levying of fines by the division, relating to erosion and sediment control compliance enforcement actions taken by the division against the Department of Transportation, the State Road and Tollway Authority, or persons fulfilling the requirements of a contract with the Department of Transportation or State Road and Tollway Authority. Mediation may be requested by any of the aforementioned parties by submitting a written request to the chairperson of the council. The decision of the council shall be binding upon the parties unless an appeal is taken pursuant to the procedures of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The decision of the council shall be a contested case for purposes of such chapter." "(h) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to projects developed under the provisions of Code Section 32-2-80 or 32-2-81."

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SECTION 3. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended by revising paragraphs (24) and (30) of Code Section 32-1-3, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(24) 'Public road' means a highway, road, street, avenue, toll road, tollway, drive, detour, or other way that either is open to the public or has been acquired as right of way, and is intended or to be used for its enjoyment by the public and for the passage of vehicles in any county or municipality of Georgia, including but not limited to the following public rights, structures, sidewalks, facilities, and appurtenances incidental to the construction, maintenance, and enjoyment of such rights of way:
(A) Surface, shoulders, and sides; (B) Bridges; (C) Causeways; (D) Viaducts; (E) Ferries; (F) Overpasses; (G) Underpasses; (H) Railroad grade crossings; (I) Tunnels; (J) Signs, signals, markings, or other traffic control devices; (K) Buildings for public equipment and personnel used for or engaged in administration, construction, or maintenance of such ways or research pertaining thereto; (L) Wayside parks; (M) Parking facilities; (N) Drainage ditches; (O) Canals and culverts; (P) Rest areas; (Q) Truck-weighing stations or check points; and (R) Scenic easements and easements of light, air, view, and access." "(30) 'Utility' means any publicly, privately, or cooperatively owned line, facility, or system for producing, transmitting, or distributing communications, power, electricity, light, heat, gas, oil products, water, steam, clay, waste, storm water not connected with highway drainage, and other similar services and commodities, including publicly owned fire and police and traffic signals and street lighting systems, which directly or indirectly serve the public. This term also means a person, municipal corporation, county, state agency, or public authority which owns or manages a utility as defined in this paragraph."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 32-2-42, relating to the appointment and responsibilities of the deputy commissioner, chief engineer, treasurer, and assistant treasurer, as follows:

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"(c) The commissioner shall appoint a treasurer of the department to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. Before assuming the duties of his or her office, the treasurer shall qualify by giving bond with a corporate surety licensed to do business in this state, such bond to be in the amount of $500,000.00 and payable to the Governor and his or her successors in office. The bond shall be subject to the approval of the Governor and shall be conditioned on the faithful discharge of the duties of the office. The premium for the bond shall be paid out of the funds of the department. The duties of the treasurer shall be to receive all funds from all sources to which the department is entitled, to account for all funds received by the department, to adjust for additional appropriations or balances brought forward from previous years with the prior approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, and to perform such other duties as may be required of him or her by the commissioner. The commissioner shall have the authority to appoint an assistant treasurer in the same manner and under the same conditions as set forth in this subsection for the appointment of the treasurer, including the qualifying in advance by giving bond of the same type, amount, and paid for in the same manner as required of the treasurer. The assistant treasurer shall assume the duties of office of treasurer upon the incapacity or death of the treasurer and shall serve until a new treasurer is appointed as provided in this subsection."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 32-2-43, relating to the appointment and responsibilities of the director of planning, as follows:
"(a) There shall be a director of planning appointed by the Governor subject to approval by a majority vote of both the House Transportation Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee. The director shall serve during the term of the Governor by whom he or she is appointed and at the pleasure of the Governor. Before assuming the duties of his or her office, the director shall qualify by giving bond with a corporate surety licensed to do business in this state, such bond to be in the amount of $500,000.00 and payable to the Governor and his or her successors in office. The bond shall be subject to the approval of the Governor and shall be conditioned on the faithful discharge of the duties of the office. The premium for the bond shall be paid out of the funds of the department. If the Governor's term expires and the incoming Governor has not made an appointment, the current director of planning may serve until a replacement is appointed by the incoming Governor and confirmed by the House and Senate Transportation Committees."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 32-4-2, relating to the official map of public roads and records pertaining thereto, as follows:
"(2)(A) The department shall prepare an official list of all portions or features of the state highway system, including without limitation public roads, bridges, or interchanges, which have been named by Act or resolution of the General Assembly

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or by resolution of the State Transportation Board. The department shall update the list to reflect any additions or changes as soon as is reasonably possible; and such list, as periodically revised, shall be open for public inspection. For each such named portion or feature of the state highway system, the list shall specify without limitation the official name; the state highway system route number; the name of each county and the number of each five-digit postal ZIP Code area wherein the named portion or feature is located; a citation to the Act or resolution of the General Assembly or the resolution of the State Transportation Board officially naming such portion or feature; and a brief biographical, historical, or other relevant description of the person, place, event, or thing commemorated by such naming. (B) The department may contract with a state historical society to make such list available in electronic format free of charge to Internet users, provided that any web page providing such list pursuant to this subparagraph shall be searchable without limitation by county name or five-digit postal ZIP Code." "(g) For purposes of this chapter, state maps and written records shall only be maintained on public roads which are open to public travel."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 32-4-4, relating to removal of asbestos pipe from utility facilities, as follows:
"32-4-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'entity' means a county, a municipality, a consolidated government, or a local authority. (b) Whenever existing utility facilities owned and operated by an entity contain asbestos pipe and such pipe facility exists in the public rights of way of any highway, road, bridge, or other transportation project or street authorized pursuant to this title, and the entity determines that such pipe facility should no longer be utilized, the entity that owns and operates the utility facility shall file a notice of abandonment with the department if the facility is located upon the public rights of way under the authority of the department. Upon abandonment, the entity shall have the discretion to:
(1) Remove and dispose of the asbestos pipe in accordance with federal laws and regulations; (2) Leave the asbestos pipe in place and fill it with grout or other similar substance designed to harden within the pipe; or (3) Allow the pipe to remain undisturbed in the ground and take no further action. (c) At the request of the department or entity, any asbestos pipe left in the right of way as authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section shall be marked so as to be locatable. (d) Any costs, claims, or other liability associated with the entity's decision pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be borne by the entity and may be subject to offset by the department. The entity shall not relinquish the ownership of said facility as stated in subsection (h) of Code Section 25-9-7 and Code Section 32-6-174. The facility shall be deemed abandoned and out of service."

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SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 32-4-41, relating to the duties of a county with respect to the county road system, as follows:
"(4) A county shall keep on file in the office of the county clerk, available for public inspection, the map of the county road system prepared by the department as provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 32-4-2. In addition to keeping on file a map of the county road system, the county shall notify the department within three months after a county road is added to the local road or street system and shall further notify the department within three months after a local road or street has been abandoned. This notification shall be accompanied by a an appropriate digital file, map, or plat depicting the location of the new or abandoned road;"
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 32-4-91, relating to the construction and maintenance of municipal street systems, as follows:
"(b) A municipality shall notify the department within three months after a municipal street is added to the municipal street system and shall further notify the department within three months after a municipal street is abandoned. This notification shall be accompanied by a an appropriate digital file, map, or plat depicting the location of the new or abandoned street."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"32-6-4. State or local law enforcement officers, including fire department officials, and the department are authorized, upon the issuance of an executive order by the Governor declaring a state of emergency, with or without the consent of the owner, to remove or have removed any natural or manmade obstruction, cargo, or other personal property which is abandoned, unattended, or damaged and the law enforcement officer or the department determines such object to be a threat to public health or safety or to be contributing to traffic congestion. Any person, contractor, towing service, or other entity that is removing an obstruction, cargo, or other personal property pursuant to the instruction of a law enforcement officer, an official of a fire department acting under the authority of paragraph (1) of Code Section 25-3-1 or paragraph (3) of Code Section 25-3-2, or the department, and under the provisions of this Code section, shall be liable only for damage or harm at the location where the obstruction, cargo, or other personal property was left abandoned or unattended, only when the person, contractor, towing service, or other entity was grossly negligent in the performance of his or her assigned duties; provided, however, nothing in this Code section shall limit liability for any damage or harm caused at a location different from the location where the obstruction, cargo, or other personal property was left abandoned or unattended."

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SECTION 11. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 33-24-53, relating to the prohibition of compensation for referrals to attorneys, as follows:
"(c) With respect to a motor vehicle accident, no employee of any law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation shall allow any person, including an attorney, health care provider, or their agents, to examine or obtain a copy of any accident report or related investigative report when the employee knows or should reasonably know that the request for access to the report is for commercial solicitation purposes. No person shall request any law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation to permit examination or to furnish a copy of any such report for commercial solicitation purposes. For purposes of this subsection, a request to examine or obtain a copy of a report is for 'commercial solicitation purposes' if made at a time when there is no relationship between the person or his or her principal requesting the report and any party to the accident, and there is no apparent reason for the person to request the report other than for purposes of soliciting a business or commercial relationship. All persons, except law enforcement personnel, and persons named in the report, and legal representatives and insurance companies requesting on behalf of persons named in the report, shall be required to submit a separate written request to the law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation for each report. Such written request shall state the requestor's name, address, and the intended use of the report in sufficient detail that the law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation may ascertain that the intended use is not for commercial solicitation purposes. The law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation shall file each written request with the original report. No person shall knowingly make any false statement in any such written request."
SECTION 12. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 36-36-3, relating to property annexed by municipalities, as follows:
"(a) The clerk, city attorney, or other person designated by the governing authority of any municipality annexing property shall file a report identifying any property annexed with the Department of Community Affairs and with the county governing authority of the county in which the property being annexed is located. Such reports shall be filed, at a minimum, not more than 30 days following the last day of the quarter in which the annexation becomes effective but may be filed more frequently. Each report shall include the following:
(1) The legal authority under which the annexation was accomplished, which shall be the ordinance or resolution number for any annexation effected pursuant to Article 2, 3, 4, or 6 of this chapter or the Act number if effected by local Act of the General Assembly; (2) The name of the county in which the property being annexed is located; the total

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acreage annexed; the enactment date and effective date of the annexation ordinance, resolution, or local Act of the General Assembly; and (3) A letter from the governing authority of any municipality annexing property stating their intent to add the annexed area to maps provided by the United States Bureau of the Census during their next regularly scheduled boundary and annexation survey of the municipality and stating that the survey and map will be completed as instructed and returned to the United States Bureau of the Census.; and (4) A list identifying roadways, bridges, and rights of way on state routes that are annexed and, if necessary, the total mileage annexed. (b) The submission of a report required under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made in writing and may also be made in electronic format to the Department of Community Affairs and to others as required, at the discretion of the submitting municipality."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 36-72-14, relating to a permit for development of land on which a cemetery is located, as follows:
"(c) The provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, the Department of Transportation shall not be required to obtain a permit under this chapter unless human remains are to be relocated; provided, however, that the department shall be required to obtain an archaeologist's report, pursuant to paragraph (2) of Code Section 36-72-5, confirming the absence of human remains on the affected property."
SECTION 14. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising Code Section 40-9-30, relating to fees for copies of accident reports, as follows:
"40-9-30. The Department of Transportation, or its third-party designee, shall charge a fee of $5.00 for each copy of any accident report received and maintained by that department or its designee pursuant to Code Section 40-6-273."
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-9-31, relating to submission of accident reports, as follows:
"40-9-31. Each state and local law enforcement agency shall submit to the Department of Transportation the original document of any accident report prepared by such law enforcement agency or submitted to such agency by a member of the public. If the Department of Driver Services receives a claim requesting determination of security, the Department of Transportation shall provide a copy or an electronic copy of any relevant accident reports to the Department of Driver Services. A Any law enforcement agency may transmit the information contained on the accident report form by

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electronic means, provided that the Department of Transportation has first given approval to the reporting agency for the electronic reporting method utilized. The law enforcement agency shall retain a copy of each accident report. Any law enforcement agency that transmits the data by electronic means must transmit the data using an interchangeable electronic format and reporting method approved by the Department of Transportation. All such reports shall be submitted to the Department of Transportation not more than 15 days following the end of the month in which such report was prepared or received by such law enforcement agency. The Department of Transportation is authorized to engage the services of a third party in fulfilling its responsibilities under this Code section."
SECTION 16. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 17. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Gooch of the 51st and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HB 137 (LC 34 3089S) by deleting "only" on line 241. On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Gooch, Mullis amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Gooch of the 51st, Stoner of the 6th and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HB 137 (LC 34 3089S) by deleting lines 2 through 6 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways,
By deleting Sections 1 and 2 in their entirety and renumbering Sections 3 through 17 as Sections 1 through 15, respectively.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Gooch, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Gooch of the 51st offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HB 137 (LC 34 3089S) by deleting "interchangeable" on line 331.

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Gooch amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Gooch of the 51st offered the following amendment #4 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HB 137 (LC 34 3089S) by deleting lines 263 through 265 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: business or commercial relationship. All persons, except law enforcement personnel and persons named in the report shall be required to submit a separate written

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Gooch amendment #4 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Seay of the 34th, Miller of the 49th, Stoner of the 6th, Butterworth of the 50th and others offered the following amendment #5 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HB 137 (LC 34 3089S) by deleting lines 331 and 332 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: by electronic means must transmit the data using a nonproprietary interchangeable electronic format and reporting method. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'nonproprietary' shall include commonly used report formats. All such reports shall be

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Loudermilk, et al. amendment #5 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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Y Carter, J Chance
Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 1.

HB 137, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.

HB 142. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Hooks (PRS)
Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0. HB 142, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 144. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:
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 revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said title, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174

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January 6, 2011

The Honorable Wendell Willard State Representative State Capitol, Room 132 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 144 (LC 25 5742)

Dear Representative Willard:

This bill would revise, modernize, and correct errors and omissions in Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Additionally, this bill would repeal portions of Title 47 which have become obsolete. This bill would make such corrections in the chapters affecting the Employees' Retirement System and the Judicial Retirement System.

This is to certify that this is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,

/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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C

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Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

HB 144, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 147. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 143rd and Pak of the 102nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Millar of the 40th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour N Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller Y Mullis

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 5.

HB 147, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hill of the 4th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 168. By Representatives Knight of the 126th, Channell of the 116th and Holt of the 112th:

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 define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide that certain corporate income tax elections made for federal income tax purposes shall also apply for state income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Balfour of the 9th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 4-114 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174
March 3, 2011
Honorable Mickey Channell, Chairman House Ways and Means Committee State Capitol, Room 133 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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SUBJECT: Fiscal Note House Bill 168 Substitute (LC 18 9790S)
Dear Chairman Channell:
The Georgia State University Fiscal Research Center provided the following narrative on the revenue impact of this bill:
Section 1 of this legislation amends the tax code of Georgia to incorporate the 2010 changes to the federal income tax code. During 2010 several Federal tax bills were signed into legislation and six of these have potential effects to Georgia's income tax base. These bills include the Hiring Incentive to Restore Employment Act; the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010; The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010; The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, as amended by the Reconciliation Act of 2010; the Claims Resolution Act of 2010; and the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010.
This legislation incorporates all of the federal tax changes of 2010 into the Georgia tax code with the following three exceptions. First, the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 increases the maximum allowable deduction for section 179 property to $500,000 and increases the phase-out threshold to $2,000,000. In addition, this provision expands the definition of section 179 property to include qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property. Second, the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 extends the placed-in-service dates for certain property associated with the bonus depreciation deduction. Third, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 extends the bonus depreciation provision and increases the value of the bonus depreciation deduction to 100 percent.
By not conforming to the Section 179 provision included in the Small Business Jobs Act, the maximum deduction for Georgia tax purposes for this deduction becomes $25,000 with a phase-out threshold of $200,000 in 2011. As an alternative, this legislation provides that the maximum deduction for purposes of Georgia taxable income is equal to $250,000 for 2011 with a phase-out threshold of $800,000.
The revenue effect of adopting all federal provisions is shown in the table below. In addition, the costs associated with each of the federal provisions not included in this legislation are shown, as is the estimate for the special Section 179 provision for 2011. The value of the exclusions are subtracted from the cost of adopting all provisions and the value of the special Section 179 provision is added to the total to determine the combined net effect of the provisions included in Section 1 of this legislation.

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Revenue Effect of Section 1*

2011

Revenue Effect of

adopting all federal

-296

provisions

Less Exceptions

Section 179 provision in

Small Business Jobs bill -27

Bonus depreciation

provision in Small

-107

Business Jobs bill

Bonus depreciation

provision in Tax Relief -123

Act

Fiscal Years/$ in Millions 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 2011-
2015

-287 -75 111 142

-405

-12 4

12

8

-15

6

37

27

21

-16

-213 -71

73

96

-239

Revenue Effect of adopting all federal provisions less the exception provisions

-38 -68 -45

0

17

-135

Revenue Effect of

Special Georgia

modification - Increase -10

-6

2

6

4

-4

Section 179 max.

deduction to $250,000

in 2011

Overall Revenue Effect

of Section 1 vs. Current -48 -74 -43

6

21

-139

Law Baseline

Less: Impact of

Provisions Built into

-20 -46 -35 -11

0

-112

AFY11 and FY12

Revenue Estimates**

Net Impact of Section 1

on General Fund

-28 -28 -8

17

21

-26

Revenue Estimate

*Totals may not add due to rounding.

** Specific provisions are Overall Limitation on Itemized Deductions and R&D Credit.

Revenue Estimates did not adjust for potential expiration of these provisions which

would be extended under HB 168S

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This legislation (sections 2 through 5) clarifies and expands Georgia's sales tax code to comply with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA). On January 1, 2011 Georgia become an associate member state in the SSUTA. A fiscal note was done in 2010 [on House Bill 1221 (LC 18 9166ERS)] pertaining to Georgia becoming a member in SSUTA. The estimated benefit to the state reported in the fiscal note on 2010 House Bill 1221 was $23.5 million to $30.9 million per fiscal year. The estimate relied on the experience of North Carolina, a full member of the SSUTA since 2005. To estimate the revenue effects to Georgia, the additional revenue received from North Carolina due to its membership in SSUTA was apportioned to Georgia based on outstanding e-commerce tax collections and adjusting for different state sales tax rates.
The specific provisions of this legislation have no effect on the expected revenue from Georgia's full participation in the SSUTA. The bill modifies some previous definitions but does not alter the general sales tax applicability. In Section 2, Dietary supplements are defined. In Section 3, Dietary supplements are added to a group of items that include tobacco and alcoholic beverages that should not be considered food or food ingredients. Section 4 clarifies the definition of school lunches and also clarifies the definition of prescription drugs, while Section 5 describes how a purchaser claiming an exemption electronically shall file for the exemption and other technical matters. None of the above sections makes any major changes in Georgia's sales tax law that would have revenue implications.
This legislation may clear the way for Georgia to become a full member of SSUTA, which could affect sales tax revenue. However, it is very difficult to estimate the revenue effects of Georgia changing its status from associate member to full member of the SSUTA given the available data. (The data on additional sales tax collections due to SSUTA membership are from 2006 through 2008.) The SSUTA has states that have been full members since the agreement's inception in 2005 while other states have been associate members and became full members in January of 2008. A third group of states have maintained their associate member status since 2005. There is considerable variation in the experience of the states in these three groups with regards to year over year increases in rates of sales tax collections due to membership in SSUTA, but there is no obvious pattern in sales tax revenue changes due to membership across these.
However, vendors that participate in the SSUTA have the option of collecting and remitting sales tax for associate members. If Georgia were to become a full member, all vendors that participate in SSUTA would be required to collect and remit sales tax to Georgia. The SSUTA organization provided data regarding the number of vendors voluntarily collecting on behalf of 3 associate member states. Note that these states have been associate members for multiple years. On average, 904 vendors voluntarily collect sales tax for these 3 states. In contrast, 1,462 vendors are required to collect for full member states. Currently, 194 vendors have voluntarily registered to collect and remit sales tax to Georgia since Georgia became an associate member in January 2011.

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No data are available to characterize the vendors that voluntarily register, such as their size, regional sales mix or rate at which they volunteer for a new associate state. Thus, an assumption is made that expected revenue is proportional to the ratio of voluntary vendors to total vendors participating in SSUTA. This suggests that Georgia, as an associate member, would expect to collect approximately $14.6 million. This is equal to 63% of the estimated $23.5 million in revenue from full membership. It would likely take some time for collections to ramp up to this level as vendors volunteer to collect on behalf of Georgia. This would leave an additional $8.9 million in sales tax revenues that could be collected if Georgia were to become a full member of SSUTA, as enabled by this legislation.

Section 6 of this legislation modifies the treatment of the bad debt deduction against sales taxes paid with private label credit cards. The estimated revenue impact of this legislation with regard to the bad debt provisions is based on estimated total revolving debt of the consumer sector and the size of the private label market. Total U.S. revolving credit equaled $800.5 billion at year end 2010, down from $957.5 million in 2008 and the market share of private label credit cards was estimated to be about 12%. Debt from consumer revolving credit was allocated to Georgia based on Georgia's share of total U.S. personal income. According to data reported in the New York Times in 2009, Fitch Ratings expects charge-offs in the neighborhood of 10% to 11% in 2009 and 2010 as debt associated with private label cards has had a higher default rate during the economic downturn than standard credit cards. In addition, Georgia consumers tend to have poorer credit performance than the U.S. average. Thus, charge off rates for all credit cards are projected to decline in line with recent trends. This will bring average rates back to the historical average. These rates were adjusted upward to account for the lower consumer credit quality in Georgia and for poorer credit performance of private label credit cards. The total amount of debt is projected to recover from the lows reached in 2010 but not to reach the prior peak during the analysis period. In addition, private label debt is expected to shrink as a share of the revolving credit market but no downward adjustment was made for this impact. Based on this information, the value of bad debts associated with private label credit cards was estimated to equal about $488 million in Georgia in 2008 but falling to $261 million in 2011. The state and average local sales tax rates were applied to the forecasted base to arrive at the revenue effect shown in the following table. The estimate assumes that the provisions would be effective in April of 2011.

The state and local revenue effect of Section 6 is shown below.

Fiscal Years/$ in Millions

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Revenue Effect

State

3

9

8

8

9

Local

2

6

5

6

6

Total 20112015 37 25

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Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
/s/ Debbie Dlugolenski, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath
Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. HB 168, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 186. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Davis of the 109th, Coleman of the 97th, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education

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Act," so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Millar of the 40th.
The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to HB 186:
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 and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for coordination between the State Board of Education, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and the Board of Technical and Adult Education; to provide for focused programs of study; to provide measures to minimize the need for remedial course work for students in postsecondary institutions; to require academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses; to provide for end-of-course assessments; to provide for course credit for demonstrated proficiency; to provide for certain requirements relating to dual credit courses; to provide for enrollment counts for students in dual credit programs; to repeal a Code section relating to enrollment in postsecondary courses; to provide that certain provisions relating to individual graduation plans may not be waived; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; 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. The General Assembly finds:
(1) Our state's long-term prosperity depends on supporting an education system that is designed to prepare our students for a global economy; (2) High school students and parents must understand that they have options for career

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pathway programs of study that join a college-ready academic core with quality career, technical, and agricultural education studies that result in a high school diploma and preparation for success in advanced training, an associate's degree, a baccalaureate degree, and a career; (3) Local school systems must provide every student with choices that are academically rigorous and aligned to opportunities in high-demand, high-skill, highwage career fields and to postsecondary career and technical pathways leading to advanced credentials or degrees; (4) The State Board of Education, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and the Board of Technical and Adult Education must work together so that academic courses that are embedded within career, technical, and agricultural education courses (CTAE) are given appropriate academic credit at the high school level and recognized at the postsecondary level; (5) Teachers should be provided with professional development opportunities that enforce the academically rigorous standards in relevant, project based coursework; (6) High school students should clearly understand the options for dual high school and postsecondary credit, and the state should properly fund these options; (7) Every state education agency, postsecondary institution, and local school system should provide all high school students with opportunities for accelerated learning through dual credit coursework leading to at least six postsecondary credits and have as a collective goal to graduate every student with postsecondary credit; (8) Georgia's strategic industries must be partners in our public education system (secondary and postsecondary) so that they are assured that our high school graduates are prepared for success in the workforce; (9) Georgia's public education system must incorporate many different types of assessments and certificates into their programs so that a student's skill level is assessed and that it also has meaning to them for postsecondary and career success; and (10) Georgia's students must understand that a high school diploma and some form of postsecondary credential are key to success in the workforce and earning a family living wage.
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2-82, relating to contract terms for local school systems requesting flexibility, as follows:
"(e) The state board shall be authorized to approve a waiver or variance request of specifically identified state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures or provisions of this chapter upon the inclusion of such request in the local school system's proposed contract and in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84. The goal for each waiver and variance shall be improvement of student performance. The state board shall not be authorized to waive or approve variances on any federal, state, and local rules, regulations, court orders, and statutes relating to civil rights; insurance; the protection of the physical health and safety of school students, employees, and visitors;

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conflicting interest transactions; the prevention of unlawful conduct; any laws relating to unlawful conduct in or near a public school; any reporting requirements pursuant to Code Section 20-2-320 or Chapter 14 of this title; or the requirements of Code Section 20-2-211.1; or the requirements in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327. A local school system that has received a waiver or variance shall remain subject to the provisions of Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title, the requirement that it shall not charge tuition or fees to its students except as may be authorized for local boards by Code Section 20-2-133, and shall remain open to enrollment in the same manner as before the waiver request."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140, relating to the establishment of competencies and a uniformly sequenced core curriculum, as follows:
"20-2-140. (a) The State Board of Education shall establish competencies that each student is expected to master prior to completion of the student's public school education. The state board shall also establish competencies for which each student should be provided opportunities, at the discretion of the student and the student's parents, to master. Based upon these foregoing competencies, the state board shall adopt a uniformly sequenced core curriculum for grades kindergarten through 12. Each local unit of administration shall include this uniformly sequenced core curriculum as the basis for its own curriculum, although each local unit may sequence, expand, and enrich this curriculum to the extent it deems necessary and appropriate for its students and communities. (b) The State Board of Education, working with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Board of Technical and Adult Education, shall establish college and career readiness competency standards in reading, writing, and mathematics aligned with the core curriculum adopted by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section with the level of performance necessary to meet college-readiness standards in the state's technical colleges, community colleges, state colleges, and universities and in other advanced training programs. (c) The Board of Technical and Adult Education shall require its institutions to accept core curriculum coursework completed by high school students for purposes of admission into its institutions. This Code section shall apply beginning with students entering such postsecondary institutions in the fall of 2012."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-157, relating to the uniform reporting system for certain purposes, as follows:
"(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish a uniform reporting system to be used as one of the criteria to determine eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses pursuant to Code Section 20-2-161.1 or seeking educational scholarships, grants, or loan assistance administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 3 of this title."

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SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"20-2-159.1. No later than July 1, 2012, the Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and curriculum framework for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326, including, but not limited to:
(1) Agriculture, food, and natural resources; (2) Architecture and construction; (3) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications; (4) Business, management, and administration; (5) Education and training; (6) Finance; (7) Health science; (8) Hospitality and tourism; (9) Human services; (10) Information technology; (11) Law, public safety, and security; (12) Manufacturing; (13) Government and public administration; (14) Marketing, sales, and service; (15) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (16) Transportation, distribution, and logistics. Such focused programs of study may be combined around these and other related clusters.
20-2-159.2. Stronger coordination between high schools and institutions of higher education is necessary to prepare students for more challenging postsecondary endeavors and to lessen the need for academic remediation in college, thereby reducing the costs of higher education for students, families, and the state. To this end, the State Board of Education, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and the Board of Technical and Adult Education shall:
(1) Develop policies to ensure that students who complete the core curriculum established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-140 will meet the requirements for purposes of admission into a postsecondary institution, such as grade point average and readiness levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, without having to take remedial coursework. Such policies shall:
(A) Establish the benchmarks for college readiness and the method in which students can demonstrate readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics for postsecondary coursework upon completing the core curriculum; and (B) Set the conditions for ensuring college readiness; (2) Define college-readiness standards in reading, writing, and mathematics needed

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for success in advanced training, certificate programs, and programs leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree; (3) Identify one or more state-wide common assessments to determine postsecondary readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics and inform students of their performance on such assessments no later than the end of tenth grade; (4) Develop transitional courses in reading, writing, and mathematics with common standards, syllabus, and instruction materials for eleventh and twelfth grade students who fail to meet readiness standards and allow these courses to count as the required fourth credit in the respective content area for purposes of meeting high school graduation requirements; and (5) Ensure dual credit courses reflect postsecondary coursework.
20-2-159.3. (a) The competencies and curricula established for career, technical, and agricultural education courses pursuant to Code Section 20-2-140 shall include embedded standards in academic core subject areas, as appropriate. In establishing such competencies and curricula, the state board shall work to ensure that the coursework meets postsecondary requirements for acceptance of credit for such coursework at the postsecondary level. Such courses shall be taught by a highly qualified teacher in the academic content and trained or experienced in contextualized learning using project based methods; by a highly qualified career, technical, and agricultural education teacher who has completed a state-approved training program to strengthen academic content and has passed a state-approved exam for demonstrating mastery of academic content; or by a team made up of a highly qualified teacher in the academic content and a highly qualified career, technical, and agricultural education teacher working together to teach the course. (b) Local school systems and individual charter schools may develop and implement career, technical, and agricultural courses with embedded standards in academic core subjects areas, including, but not limited to, English, language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics. (c) For an academic core subject area for which an end-of-course assessment has been adopted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281, students shall be given the opportunity to take such end-of-course assessment upon completion of the career, technical, and agricultural education course that includes embedded standards in such academic core subject area, unless such student has already passed such end-of-course assessment. (d) Students who successfully complete a course in career, technical, and agricultural education that includes embedded standards in academic core subject areas, as adopted or approved by the state board, shall receive course credit for both the career, technical, and agricultural education course as well as for the academic core coursework embedded in such course. (e) The guidelines shall limit the number of academic credits earned through career, technical, and agricultural education courses for any student to three credits and shall ensure acceptance of such credits for purposes of admission into a postsecondary

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institution. Further, such a credit shall count only once toward high school diploma requirements unless the course requires expanded time to cover the academic and career, technical, and agricultural education content found in both the academic and the career, technical, and agricultural education course.
20-2-159.4. (a) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Board of Technical and Adult Education, shall adopt policies and establish guidelines for awarding units of high school credit to students based on a demonstration of subject area competency, instead of or in combination with completion of courses of classroom instruction. Such policies and guidelines shall clearly delineate the manner in which students can earn credit, how mastery of standards will be assessed, how locally developed assessments will be reviewed and approved, how such credit will be recorded on high school transcripts, and when outcomes as a result of these policies and guidelines will be reviewed. The state board shall adopt such policies and establish guidelines, and such policies and guidelines shall be applicable beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. (b) Students may earn credits through:
(1) The completion of courses; or (2) The testing out or otherwise demonstrating mastery of the course content. (c) The state board shall identify assessments, including various commercial assessments, for immediate use for students to demonstrate subject area competency, which may include, but not be limited to: (1) Advanced placement exams; (2) ACT course assessment; (3) Industry-specific certificates and credentials for career, technical, and agricultural education courses; (4) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams; and (5) Nationally recognized foreign language performance assessments. The state board shall establish a process for reviewing and approving performance based assessments developed commercially, by the state, or by a local school system. Initially, the state board shall limit the number of credits earned though such educational options to three credits per student until the practice is proven to yield student outcomes at least equivalent to those found in standard seat-time courses. The policy shall ensure that credit for demonstrated proficiency is reported on student transcripts in the same way that seat-time credit is recorded. The state board shall review such policy after three years to determine if student outcomes from these educational options are equivalent to, if not better than, student outcomes in traditional courses. (d) Each local school system shall comply with the state board's plan adopted pursuant to this Code section and shall award units of high school credit in accordance with such plan. Local boards of education and charter schools shall establish implementation policies and shall be prohibited from setting policies that negate or otherwise prohibit

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access to such plan.
20-2-159.5. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Dual credit course' means any arrangement whereby an eligible student takes one or more courses, including virtual courses, at or through an eligible institution while still enrolled as a public high school student and receives credit both at the high school and at the eligible institution. (2) 'Eligible institution' means any eligible postsecondary institution as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-3-519. (3) 'Eligible student' means a student entering ninth through twelfth grades who attends a public high school in this state and takes at least two courses per day on campus. (4) 'Secondary credit' means high school credit for dual credit courses taken at an eligible institution. (b) The department, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and the Board of Technical and Adult Education shall jointly: (1) Establish the conditions under which high school students may earn dual credit for coursework completed while in high school. Such conditions shall include demonstration by students as to college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics required for advanced training leading to a certificate, an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree in order to receive dual credit as set forth in this Code section. A student who meets reading and writing readiness standards shall qualify to enroll in any dual credit course except in courses that require a strong mathematics foundation. To qualify for such mathematics courses, students shall be required to meet mathematics readiness standards as set forth in this Code section. Students who fail to meet these conditions may enroll in such courses if they enroll concurrently in specially designed courses to address their deficits in reading and writing or mathematics or both and shall be awarded dual credit if they meet readiness standards before or at the point they successfully complete the dual credit course; (2) Develop appropriate forms and counseling guidelines for dual credit courses and shall make such forms and guidelines available to local school systems and eligible institutions. No later than the first day of April each year, each local school system shall provide general information about dual credit courses, including such forms, to all its eighth through eleventh grade students. A local school system shall also provide counseling services in accordance with the counseling guidelines provided by the department to such students and their parents or guardians before the students enroll in a dual credit course. Prior to participating in a dual credit course, the student and the student's parent or guardian shall sign the form provided by the school system or by an eligible institution stating that they have received the counseling specified in this Code section and that they understand the responsibilities that shall be assumed in participating in the dual credit program; and (3) Establish policies to ensure that dual credit courses reflect college-level work in

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order for such courses to yield dual credit, which shall include: (A) Establishing college-readiness standards in reading, writing, and mathematics that students must meet to enroll in dual credit courses; (B) Setting minimum eligibility requirements for earning college credit while in high school and for all state postsecondary institutions to apply to both academic and career, technical, and agricultural education dual credit courses; (C) Establishing the same content standards, requirements for faculty, course syllabi, and end-of-course exams for dual credit academic and career, technical, and agricultural education courses, whether taught to high school or college students; (D) Developing a state-wide system for the transfer of college credits earned through dual credit courses; and (E) Determining how dual enrollment will be monitored to assure programs meet state standards for college-level work.
(c) Any eligible student may apply to an eligible institution to take one or more dual credit courses at or through that institution which are approved for secondary credit in accordance with the conditions established pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. If accepted at an eligible institution, such eligible student may take any such course at that institution, whether or not the course is taught during the regular public school day, and receive secondary credit therefor under the conditions provided in this Code section.
(d)(1) A local school system shall grant academic credit to an eligible student enrolled in a dual credit course in an eligible institution if that course has been approved by the State Board of Education or in a virtual course approved by the State Board of Education if such student successfully completes such course. The State Board of Education shall approve any such course which is substantially comparable to a state approved course. The secondary credit granted shall be for the comparable course approved by the State Board of Education. Upon completion of an eligible institution's approved course, the eligible student shall be responsible for requesting that the institution notify the student's local school system regarding his or her grade in that course. (2) Secondary school credits granted for dual credit courses under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be counted toward State Board of Education graduation requirements and subject area requirements of the local school system. Evidence of successful completion of each course and secondary credits granted shall be included in the eligible student's secondary school records. (3) Following the grant of postsecondary credit for successful completion of any dual enrollment course, when a student enrolls in an eligible institution after leaving secondary school, that eligible institution shall award postsecondary credit for any dual credit course successfully completed on the same basis on which such credits are customarily awarded. An eligible institution shall not charge a student for the award of such postsecondary credit. (4) The department shall consult the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of Technical and Adult Education in developing rules

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and regulations to be recommended to the State Board of Education for approval regarding the eligibility criteria for dual credit courses. (e) The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations relating to applicable state and federal testing requirements for eligible students participating in dual credit courses. (f) Any person who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation, or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false, for the purpose of enabling an eligible institution to obtain wrongfully any payment under this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (g) Students enrolled in the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program under Code Section 20-2-161.2 shall be eligible to earn dual credit upon completing a planned training experience under guidelines developed by the State Board of Education and the Board of Technical and Adult Education provided students meet postsecondary readiness established in reading and writing and mathematics for the particular advanced training program or associate's degree."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-160, relating to determination of enrollment by instructional program, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education shall designate the specific dates upon which two counts of students enrolled in each instructional program authorized under this article shall be made each school year and by which the counts shall be reported to the Department of Education. The initial enrollment count shall be made after October 1 but prior to November 17 and the final enrollment count after March 1 but prior to May 1. The report shall indicate the student's specific assigned program for each one-sixth segment of the school day on the designated reporting date. No program shall be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day that the student is assigned to a study hall; a noncredit course; a course recognized under this article or by state board policy as an enrichment course, except a driver education course; a course which requires participation in an extracurricular activity for which enrollment is on a competitive basis; a course in which the student serves as a student assistant to a teacher, in a school office, or in the media center, except when such placement is an approved work site of a recognized career or vocational program; an individual study course for which no outline of course objectives is prepared in writing prior to the beginning of the course; a course taken through the Georgia Virtual School pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1; or any other course or activity so designated by the state board. For the purpose of this Code section, the term 'enrichment course' means a course which does not dedicate a major portion of the class time toward the development and enhancement of one or more student competencies as adopted by the state board under Code Section 20-2-140. A program shall not be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day for which the student is not enrolled in an instructional program or has not attended a class or classes within the preceding ten days; nor shall a program be indicated for a student for any one-sixth

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segment of the school day for which the student is charged tuition or fees or is required to provide materials or equipment beyond those authorized pursuant to Code Section 20-2-133. A student who is enrolled in an eligible institution under the program established in Code Section 20-2-161.1 may be counted for the high school program for only that portion of the day that the student is attending the high school for those segments that are eligible to be counted under this subsection. A student who is enrolled in a dual credit course pursuant to Code Section 20-2-159.5 shall be counted for the high school program or other appropriate program for each segment in which the student is attending such dual credit course. The state board shall adopt such regulations and criteria as necessary to ensure objective and true counts of students in state approved instructional programs. The state board shall also establish criteria by which students shall be counted as resident or nonresident students, including specific circumstances which may include, but not be limited to, students attending another local school system under court order or under the terms of a contract between two local school systems. If a local school system has a justifiable reason, it may seek authority from the state board to shift full-time equivalent program counts from the designated date to a requested alternate date."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 20-2-161.1, relating to enrollment in postsecondary courses.
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-244, relating to waivers to improve student performance, as follows:
"(b) The State Board of Education is not authorized to waive any federal, state, and local rules, regulations, court orders, and statutes relating to civil rights; insurance; the protection of the physical health and safety of school students, employees, and visitors; conflicting interest transactions; the prevention of unlawful conduct; any laws relating to unlawful conduct in or near a public school; any reporting requirements pursuant to Code Section 20-2-320 or Chapter 14 of this title; or the requirements of Code Section 20-2-211.1; or the requirements in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327. A school or school system that has received a waiver shall remain subject to the provisions of Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title, the requirement that it shall not charge tuition or fees to its students except as may be authorized for local boards by Code Section 20-2-133, and shall remain open to enrollment in the same manner as before the waiver request."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2065, relating to waiver of provisions of Title 20 for charter schools, as follows:
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each school within the system, shall be: (1) A public, nonsectarian, nonreligious, nonprofit school that is not home based, provided that a charter school's nonprofit status shall not prevent the school from contracting for the services of a for profit entity and that nothing in this Code section shall preclude the use of computer and Internet based instruction for students in a virtual or remote setting; (2) Subject to the control and management of the local board of the local school system in which the charter school is located, as provided in the charter and in a manner consistent with the Constitution, if a local charter school; (3) Subject to the supervision of the state board, as provided in the charter and in a manner consistent with the Constitution, if a state chartered special school; (4) Organized and operated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to any charter petitioner that is a local school, local school system, or state or local public entity; (5) Subject to all federal, state, and local rules, regulations, court orders, and statutes relating to civil rights; insurance; the protection of the physical health and safety of school students, employees, and visitors; conflicting interest transactions; and the prevention of unlawful conduct; (6) Subject to all laws relating to unlawful conduct in or near a public school; (7) Subject to an annual financial audit conducted by the state auditor or, if specified in the charter, by an independent certified public accountant licensed in this state; (8) Subject to the provisions of Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title, and such provisions shall apply with respect to charter schools whose charters are granted or renewed on or after July 1, 2000; (9) Subject to all reporting requirements of Code Section 20-2-160, subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2-161, Code Section 20-2-320, and Code Section 20-2-740; (10) Subject to the requirement that it shall not charge tuition or fees to its students except as may be authorized for local boards by Code Section 20-2-133; (11) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-2-1050 requiring a brief period of quiet reflection; and (12) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-2-211.1 relating to fingerprint and criminal background checks; and (13) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327 relating to individual graduation plans."
SECTION 10. Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, is amended in Code Section 34-14-3, relating to the establishment of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, as follows:
"34-14-3. (a)(1) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development is hereby established to implement state workforce development policy as directed by the Governor and to serve as staff to the board.

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(2) In addition, the office is authorized to establish certification in soft skills, which may include, but not be limited to, skills relating to punctuality, ability to learn, and ability to work in a team, as a discrete and complementary component to the current assessment system utilized in Georgia to measure an individual worker's skill and knowledge in the areas of applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information to determine and indicate to potential employers such worker's level of work readiness. Such certification is intended to assist both the existing workforce as well as the state's emerging workforce. The office is authorized to explore local, national, and international soft skills programs for the purpose of developing a soft skills certification system. (3) The office is authorized and encouraged to work with the state's emerging workforce, including rising and graduating high school students, with the goal that, upon graduation, high school students have both a diploma and certification in soft skills and work readiness to enable them to be successful in postsecondary education, a career pathway, or both. The office may collaborate with the Department of Education and the Board of Technical and Adult Education to facilitate coordination with high schools so that high school students can attain certification in soft skills and work readiness. (b) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development shall have an executive director appointed by the Governor whose duties are to implement state-wide workforce development policy as directed by the Governor, to serve as workforce development policy advisor to the Governor, and to serve as executive director to the board. (c) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development shall be attached to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative purposes only."
SECTION 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Millar of the 40th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend HB 186 Senate substitute (LC 33 4241S) by striking lines 155 through 157 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
fail to meet readiness standards; and
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Millar amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.
HB 186, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
HB 192. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th, Carter of the 175th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to HB 192:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; 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. Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 17
20-2-330. The General Assembly passed the Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) in 1985 by unanimous vote. The legislation was the culmination of two years of work by the Education Review Commission, a body made up of business leaders, parents, teachers, education experts, and other community leaders, which was charged with developing a comprehensive educational reform package for Georgia. The QBE Formula, along with several other formula related components, has served as the method of calculating the funding needs of Georgia school systems for the past 25 years. The General Assembly has now determined that it is in the best interests of the state and its citizenry to undertake a comprehensive study of the method of funding schools in Georgia.
20-2-331. (a) The State Education Finance Study Commission is hereby created to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and any other program or matter relative to education funding in Georgia as provided in this part. Members of the commission should have good working knowledge of education and education finance. Members must be willing to commit time to actively participate in full committee meetings and subcommittee meetings and must agree to balance the educational needs of children and the resources provided by the citizens of Georgia. The commission shall be composed of 20 members as follows:
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(A) A local school superintendent; (B) A principal or other administrator; (C) A teacher; (D) A member of a local board of education; (E) A member of the State Board of Education; (F) A representative from the System Office of the University System of Georgia; (G) A representative from the Technical College System of Georgia; (H) A representative from the Professional Standards Commission; (I) A school finance officer; and (J) One representative from the business community; (2) The State School Superintendent; (3) The chief financial officer of the Department of Education; (4) Four members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, including the chairperson of the House Committee on Education; and (5) Four members of the Senate, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, including the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee. (b) The chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee shall serve as cochairpersons of the commission. The commission may elect other officers as deemed necessary. The cochairpersons may designate and appoint subcommittees from among the membership of the commission as well as appoint other persons to perform such functions as they may determine to be necessary as relevant to and consistent with this part. The cochairpersons shall only vote to break a tie. (c) The commission may engage additional ad hoc nonvoting members as needed to address certain issues in subcommittee. This may include, but not be limited to, input from various personnel experienced in the Quality Basic Education Formula, such as counselors, pre-K personnel, special education teachers, social workers, psychologists, art teachers, music teachers, physical education teachers, foreign language teachers, agriculture and career-technical education teachers, media specialists, school nutrition managers, and transportation managers. (d) The cochairpersons shall be authorized to appoint a steering committee composed of members of the commission to monitor the progress of the commission, to ensure timelines are being met, and to mediate differences that might arise in the course of the study.
20-2-332. (a) The commission shall hold meetings at the call of the cochairpersons. The commission shall meet at least quarterly and subcommittees shall meet as often as needed to complete tasks. (b) A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the commission. (c) Any legislative members of the commission shall receive the allowances provided

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for in Code Section 28-1-8. Citizen members shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Any members of the commission who are state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission, but they shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the commission in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective departments. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this part shall come from funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate.
20-2-333. (a) The commission shall study and evaluate the cost and resources needed to educate a child through review of the following core issues relating to education financing;
(1) QBE Formula: (A) Evaluate the various components of the formula, including teacher salaries, maintenance and operations, and textbooks, and determine whether there needs to be adjustments; (B) Consider whether new components should be added to the formula, such as technology; (C) Consider whether other programs that have been proven successful should be added to the formula, such as graduation coaches; and (D) Review other areas within the QBE Act that relate to or impact school funding, such as maximum class sizes and expenditure controls, and whether local school systems should continue to be given flexibility in these areas;
(2) State and local funding partnership: Examine the requirement that school systems must levy 5 mills in order to draw down state QBE funding and whether the current method should continue or whether school systems should be required to pay a certain percentage of the formula or for certain expenditures; (3) Equalization: Examine the equalization grant to determine if the purpose of the grant is being met and whether revisions are needed; (4) Student transportation:
(A) Review the current formula for student transportation; and (B) Review other safety issues related to student transportation, such as funding bus monitors and seat belts; (5) State schools funding: Examine funding for the three schools for blind and deaf children operated by the state to identify needed changes in the funding method, whether additional funding for residential, medical, and other costs unique to the schools should be provided, and whether local school systems should be contributing to the cost of educating these children; and

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(6) Capital outlay: (A) Review the capital outlay programs for which school systems may be eligible to ensure that each program is effective and adequately funded; and (B) Because the program is currently scheduled to sunset on June 30, 2015, recommend whether and how long the program should be extended.
(b) The commission is encouraged, if time permits, to study and evaluate the following issues relating to education financing;
(1) Charter schools: (A) Review Georgia's charter laws and determine what changes may need to be made to streamline the chartering process and provide fair funding for the various types of charter schools; and (B) Examine the issue of funding for operations and facilities;
(2) Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education, dual enrollment, virtual schools:
(A) Review the various funding mechanisms for each of these nontraditional programs; and (B) Consider the costs of administering these types of programs and the appropriate funding mechanism; (3) Teacher pay: (A) Review the issue of whether performance pay should be implemented; (B) Determine how such a program could be sustained long-term; and (C) Review the requirements of the federal Race to the Top initiative and how the state may be required to implement performance pay; (4) Non-QBE grants: (A) Review other grant programs available to school systems, including but not limited to school nutrition, sparsity grants, migrant education, preschool disabled, the severely and emotionally disturbed program, and school nurses; and (B) Make recommendations on funding updates that are needed; and (5) Other Title 20 revisions: Review all key statutes and provisions of this title to ensure laws are updated and whether any laws which represent an unfunded mandate should be eliminated. (c) The commission shall have the following powers: (1) To request and receive data from and review the records of appropriate agencies and entities to the greatest extent allowed by state and federal law; (2) To accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; (3) To enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties; and (4) To conduct studies, collect data, or take any other action the commission deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities. (d) The commission shall be authorized to retain the services of auditors, attorneys, financial consultants, education experts, economists, and other individuals or firms as determined appropriate by the commission.

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20-2-333.1. (a) Staff support for the commission shall be provided by the Department of Education, the Governor's office, the Office of Planning and Budget, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Office of Legislative Counsel. The cochairpersons of the commission shall designate an individual to serve as staff director for the commission. (b) The commission may request assistance and input from agencies and organizations as needed, including the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Professional Standards Commission, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Office of Student Achievement, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, the Georgia School Superintendents Association, the Georgia School Boards Association, the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, the Georgia Association of Educators, the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, the Southern Regional Education Board, the Georgia Charter Schools Association, private corporations, and other organizations willing to participate.
20-2-333.2. (a) The commission shall perform its work in accordance with the following:
(1) No later than May 15, 2011: Commission members appointed; (2) No later than June 30, 2011: First commission meeting conducted; (3) September 30, 2011: Interim recommendations completed; (4) December 31, 2011: Proposed legislation for interim recommendations completed; (5) September 30, 2012: Final recommendations completed; and (6) December 31, 2012: Proposed legislation for final recommendations completed. (b) Such recommendations and proposed legislation shall be submitted by the commission in accordance with the schedule in subsection (a) of this Code section to the Governor and the General Assembly; provided, however, that the commission may modify these dates if necessary. (c) The final recommendations shall include a prioritization of all recommendations, including those that do and do not require additional funding. Such final recommendations shall include a proposed timeline for implementation of recommendations, an estimated cost of each recommendation, and the target year for including in the state budget.
20-2-333.3. The commission shall stand abolished and this part shall be repealed on March 31, 2013."
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.
Senators Unterman of the 45th and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to HB 192 (LC 33 4208S) by inserting after "date;" on line 7 the following:
to enact the "Rachel Sackett Act"; to authorize public school students to participate in extracurricular activities at other public schools in their attendance zone; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations;
By inserting between lines 185 and 186 the following:
SECTION 1A. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-319.3. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the "Rachel Sackett Act." (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Charter school' means a local charter school, as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-2-2062, a state chartered special school, as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 20-2-2062, and a commission charter school, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2-2081. (2) 'Nonenrolled student' means a student enrolled in a traditional public school, a charter school, or a virtual school who resides within the attendance zone of another public school but who is not enrolled in such school. For purposes of a charter school and a virtual school, the attendance zone shall be as designated in its charter. (3) 'Public school' means, without limitation, a traditional public school and a charter school. (4) 'Virtual school' means a charter school in which students attend all courses via the Internet or other electronic medium not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. (c) A public school shall allow any nonenrolled student to participate in any extracurricular activity offered or conducted by such public school in the same manner as any student currently enrolled at such public school as long as the public school that the student is attending does not offer such extracurricular activity. A nonenrolled public school student desiring to participate in an extracurricular activity shall register with the principal of the public school, or his or her designee, such intent to participate in extracurricular activities of the public school in accordance with rules and regulations established by the State Board of Education. The final approval for such participation shall reside in the discretion of the principal which shall only be withheld with just cause in accordance with state board rules and regulations as established pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section and in accordance with local board

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policies, or State Board of Education or Georgia Charter Schools Commission policies, for a state chartered special school or a commission charter school, respectively. If approval is not granted, the principal shall provide notice in writing to the student and his or her parent or guardian which shall include the reason the participation was not approved. (d) A nonenrolled student shall comply with the same rules and requirements and be subject to the same code of conduct applicable to any student's participation in the same activity. (e) The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section, including procedures to follow if the interest in an extracurricular activity at a particular public school exceeds the capacity of such activity."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Unterman, Rogers amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

HB 192, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Barry Loudermilk

Science and Technology

District 52

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

323-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

4/11/11

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record my vote on House Bill 192 as "yes".

/s/ Barry Loudermilk, 52

The following message was 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 79.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

At 4:57 p.m. the President Pro Tempore announced the Senate would stand at ease for 30 minutes.

At 5:36 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 6:00 p.m.

At 6:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

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Senator Hill of the 4th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 203. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Bearden of the 68th, Frazier of the 123rd, Harden of the 28th, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to investigate or discipline peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Davis of the 22nd.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler
Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. HB 203, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Goggans of the 7th Staton of the 18th

Mullis of the 53rd

Rogers of the 21st

HB 227. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooper of the 41st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Clark of the 104th, Evans of the 40th and others:
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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for statutory construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and self-administer autoinjectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Albers of the 56th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

HB 227, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Hill of the 32nd

Shafer of the 48th

Williams of the 19th

HB 239. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Harden of the 28th and Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide for penalties for making false statements; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Murphy of the 27th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman E Williams

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

HB 239, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 249. By Representatives Sims of the 119th and Cooper of the 41st:

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 relating to health, so as to provide for information on pertussis disease by hospitals to parents of newborn infants; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler E Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Unterman E Williams

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

HB 249, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 264. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Chance of the 16th.

Senator Millar of the 40th offered the following substitute to HB 264:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 48 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation and general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to provide various measures relating to economic development and encouragement of the arts; to provide for a local option sales and use tax for local community support of economic development and quality of life; to establish special districts; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition, collection, disbursement, and termination of the tax; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner; to change certain provisions regarding the ceiling on local sales and use taxes; to change certain provisions regarding aggregate limitations on excise taxes and sales and use taxes; to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in Chapter 8 by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 6
48-8-280.
The General Assembly finds that: (1) Local communities throughout Georgia confront a continuing funding crisis. Local communities have different and critically important needs and opportunities for local economic growth and community development that the State of Georgia is unable to fund but that could be supported using local community cultural assets, programs, and projects with local voter approval; (2) Strong and sustainable local cultural institutions are significant community assets serving important public functions by encouraging local economic development, including tourism, improvement of student performance and achievement, growth of jobs supporting a creative local economy, and access to a better quality of life, all of which contribute to the overall economic development of the State of Georgia; (3) Local economic development initiatives and support of existing local cultural and community specific assets and qualified local projects are best identified and regulated by local communities who may best determine through a local referendum the amount, term, and scope of such support that should be provided by each local community; (4) Cultural organizations exist in a variety of forms and sizes throughout the State of Georgia, and flexibility is required in funding support to meet the significant differences in the needs of such cultural organizations based on their size. While the Georgia Council for the Arts provides critically needed state-wide support for the arts, there is also a need for local community options to provide additional assistance to address the specific needs of local communities to sustain important local cultural assets and organizations. Nothing in this article is intended to replace or diminish the support for the funding or operations of the Georgia Council for the Arts; and (5) Local governments in Georgia should have the option to present to their citizens for approval in a referendum an incremental sales tax of less than 1 percent within their special local community district to fund both capital projects and operating expenses that are tailored to local needs and priorities in support of local economic development and the quality of life within such district.
48-8-281. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Allocation plan' means the formula for the division of funds raised by the tax under this article.

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(2) 'Artist and support organization' means an organization which is a qualified local cultural organization that has average annual gross revenues of less than $75,000.00 for each of its past three fiscal years. (3) 'Building and construction materials' means all building and construction materials, supplies, fixtures, or equipment, any combination of such items, and any other leased or purchased articles when the materials, supplies, fixtures, equipment, or articles are to be utilized or consumed during construction or are to be incorporated into construction work pursuant to a bona fide written construction contract. (4) 'Dealer' means a dealer as defined in Code Section 48-8-2. (5) 'District' means a special district for community support of local economic development and quality of life created pursuant to Code Section 48-8-282. (6) 'Gross revenues' means the not for profit operating revenues from all sources earned by or funds paid or contributed to a qualified local cultural organization for performances, exhibitions, or cultural activities within a district open to the public, excluding capital construction fund income, designated funds raised for specific capital needs, capital funds, or in kind support or endowment corpus given to a separate cultural institution within a college or the University System of Georgia as shown by financial statements prepared in accordance with uniform accounting principles. (7) 'Intergovernmental agreement' means a contract relating solely to the selection of qualified local initiatives to be funded under the tax authorized under this article and entered into pursuant to Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution between a county and one or more qualified municipalities located within the special district containing a combined total of no less than 60 percent of the aggregate municipal population located within the special district. (8) 'Qualified local cultural organization' means a private not for profit arts and cultural organization or a separate cultural institution within a college or the University System of Georgia that:
(A) Has as its primary purpose the advancement of art, music, theater, dance, history, natural history, animal sciences, or botanical research or the advancement and preservation of plant sciences through horticultural display; (B) Is serving the public and advancing local economic and cultural development and strengthening local education; (C) Has been continuously producing or presenting seasons of cultural programs within the district for a period of not less than five years, and if operating in more than one district shall be deemed for the purposes of this article to operate in each such district pro rata on the basis of the service activity and budgets for operations in each district; (D) Is qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a unit of the University System of Georgia; (E) Is open to the general public with or without fee, excluding projects, events, or organizations that provide or are extensions of academic programs for which more than 50 percent of the participants receive academic credits;

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(F) Provides publicly available periodic financial information reflecting its cultural activities and fund raising and, if the organization has annual gross revenues greater than $250,000.00, provides an audit; and (G) Except for cultural institutions within a unit of the University System of Georgia, is not an agency of the state nor a political subdivision of the state and is also not an organization with average annual gross revenues for each of its past three fiscal years greater than $300,000.00 which receives more than 30 percent of its annual gross revenues from funding obtained from any governmental source, including any allocation of funds received under this article, but excluding any governmental funds provided for regranting to other qualified local cultural organizations. Qualified local cultural organizations may include, without limitation, museums, historical societies, visual and performing arts centers and visual and performing arts organizations, botanical gardens, natural history organizations, and zoos, but do not include aquariums. (9) 'Qualified local initiative' means a public authority, governmental entity, or private not for profit organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code which has operated within the district for a period of not less than three years providing a public service or function by advancing local community development and improvement through the creation or operation of sports or recreational or tourism facilities or activities; after school or out of school programs to improve student performance, achievement, and graduation; improvements in public safety; crime prevention; the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks, trails, and bikeways; the maintenance and improvement of public roads or transportation; or the creation of jobs within the district. (10) 'Qualified municipality' means only those incorporated municipalities which provide at least three of the following services, either directly or by contract: (A) Law enforcement; (B) Fire protection, which may be furnished by a volunteer fire force, and fire safety; (C) Road and street construction or maintenance; (D) Solid waste management; (E) Water supply or distribution or both; (F) Waste-water treatment; (G) Storm-water collection and disposal; (H) Electric or gas utility services; (I) Enforcement of building, housing, plumbing, and electrical codes and other similar codes; (J) Planning and zoning; (K) Recreational facilities; or (L) Libraries. (11) 'Supervising organization' means the administrative entity established pursuant to Code Section 48-8-289 to manage, supervise, and distribute funds of a district.

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48-8-282. (a) Pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution, a special district for local community support of economic development and quality of life is created in each county. The geographical boundary of a special district shall be conterminous with the boundary of the county. (b) When the imposition of a special district sales and use tax for the purpose of funding either or both operating support and capital improvements of qualified local cultural organizations and either or both operating support and capital improvements of other specifically identified qualified local initiatives is authorized in accordance with the criteria and procedures provided in this article within a special district, the governing authority of the county and each qualified municipality located within the special district may, subject to the requirement of referendum approval and the other requirements of this article, impose within the special district for a limited period of time a special sales and use tax under this article. (c) Any tax imposed under this article shall be at the rate of up to 1 percent in increments of one-tenth of 1 percent. Except as to rate, a tax imposed under this article shall correspond to the tax imposed by Article 1 of this chapter. No item or transaction which is not subject to taxation under Article 1 of this chapter shall be subject to a tax imposed under this article, except that a tax imposed under this article shall apply to sales of motor fuels as that term is defined by Code Section 48-9-2.
48-8-283. (a) Whenever the governing authority of any county or the governing authority or authorities of one or more qualified municipalities located wholly or partially within a special district and containing a combined total of no less than 60 percent of the aggregate municipal population located within the special district wish to submit to the electors of the special district the question of whether the tax authorized under this article shall be imposed, any such governing authority or authorities may adopt a resolution calling for a referendum election provided that, except for the specific allocations provided in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 48-8-288, they shall first enter into an intergovernmental agreement that details the allocation and use of any funds proposed for qualified local initiatives within the special district. (b) Prior to the issuance of the call for the referendum and prior to the vote of any governing authority described in subsection (a) of this Code section to impose the tax under this article, any such governing authority that desires to have a tax under this article levied within the special district shall deliver or mail a written notice to the chief elected official or mayor in each qualified governing authority or municipality located within the special district. Such notice shall contain the date, time, place, and purpose of a meeting at which the governing authorities of the county and of each qualified municipality are to meet to discuss the possible qualified local initiatives to be funded by the proposed tax including any capital projects, public services, function, and uses of any tax moneys to be raised for qualified local initiatives in the event of approval of the

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referendum. The notice shall be delivered or mailed at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting. The meeting shall be held at least 120 days prior to the issuance of the call for the referendum. Any intergovernmental agreement shall be adopted at least 30 days prior to the issuance of the call for the referendum. (c) After the adoption of any intergovernmental agreement required by subsection (a) of this Code section, any governing authority described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall notify the county election superintendent by forwarding to the superintendent a copy of the resolution calling for the imposition of the tax. Such resolution shall specify the criteria consistent with the provisions of this article by which qualified local cultural organizations shall be determined to be funded under the tax and shall include a copy of the intergovernmental agreement that shall specify any qualified local initiatives for which the proceeds of the tax are to be used and may be expended and:
(1)(A) Specify a rate of not less than two-tenths of 1 percent and a five year duration of the tax in counties which contain qualified local cultural organizations that have combined annual gross revenues in excess of $100 million; or (B) Specify a rate and maximum duration of the tax, to be stated in calendar years or calendar quarters and not to exceed five years, in counties which contain qualified local cultural organizations that have combined annual gross revenues equal to or less than $100 million; (2) Identify any capital projects and the public services, function, and uses of such proposed tax moneys for any qualified local initiative selected by the governing authorities that would be supported by such tax and the expected public benefits to be received; and (3) Specify the proposed allocation plan for distribution of net proceeds of the tax which shall specifically identify the portion of the net proceeds of the tax allocated to qualified cultural organizations and the portion allocated to qualified local initiatives. (d) Upon receipt of the resolution, the election superintendent shall issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of the imposition of the tax to the voters of the special district. The election superintendent shall issue the call and shall conduct the election on a date and in the manner authorized under Code Section 21-2540; provided however, that no such election for any tax to be imposed under this article shall be conducted in July or August, 2012. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once per week for four weeks immediately preceding the date of the election in the official organ of the county. (e) If a sales tax for local community support of economic development and quality of life is to be imposed, the ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:

'( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall a sales and use tax for community support of local economic development and quality of life purposes in this special district of ____________ County be imposed at the rate of __________ percent (or _____ for each $10.00) for a period of time not to exceed __________?'

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(f) All persons desiring to vote in favor of imposing the tax shall vote 'Yes' and all persons opposed to levying the tax shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast are in favor of imposing the tax, then the tax shall be imposed as provided in this article; otherwise, the tax shall not be imposed and the question of imposing the tax shall not again be submitted to the voters of the special district until after 12 months immediately following the month in which the election was held. The election superintendent shall hold and conduct the election under the same rules and regulations as govern special elections. The superintendent shall canvass the returns, declare the result of the election, and certify the result to the Secretary of State and to the commissioner. The expense of the election shall be paid from the funds of the county within the special district.
48-8-284. (a) If the imposition of the tax authorized by this article is approved at the special election, the tax shall be imposed on the first day of the next succeeding calendar quarter which begins more than 80 days after the date of the election at which the tax was approved by the voters; provided, however, that the resolution shall become effective for and the tax shall apply to services which are regularly billed on a monthly basis on or after such effective date. (b) The tax authorized by this article shall cease to be imposed on the final day of the maximum period of time specified for the imposition of the tax. (c) At any time, no more than a single tax authorized by this article may be imposed within a special district; provided, however, that during the pendency of a tax for less than 1 percent authorized by this article and a referendum approved by the voters in the special district, a resolution may be adopted calling for another referendum seeking voter approval to increase to not more than 1 percent the rate of such tax for additional local initiatives for the remainder of the period initially approved by the voters. Proceedings for the increase in such tax shall be in the same manner as proceedings for the initial imposition of the tax. (d) The governing authority of the county within a special district in which a tax authorized by this article is in effect may, while the tax is in effect, adopt a resolution calling for the reimposition of a tax authorized by this article upon the termination of the tax then in effect; and a special election may be held for this purpose while the tax is in effect. Proceedings for the reimposition of a tax shall be in the same manner as proceedings for the initial imposition of the tax, but the newly authorized tax shall not be imposed until the expiration of the tax then in effect. (e) Following the expiration of a tax authorized by this article, any governing authority described in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-8-283 may initiate proceedings for the reimposition of such tax in the same manner as provided in this article for initial imposition of such tax.

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48-8-285. A tax levied pursuant to this article shall be exclusively administered and collected by the commissioner for the use and benefit of the special district and the supervising organization within the special district imposing the tax. Such administration and collection shall be accomplished in the same manner and subject to the same applicable provisions, procedures, and penalties provided in Article 1 of this chapter; provided, however, that all moneys collected from each taxpayer by the commissioner shall be applied first to such taxpayer's liability for taxes owed the state; and provided, further, that the commissioner may rely upon a representation by or on behalf of the governing authority of the county within the special district or the Secretary of State that such a tax has been validly imposed, and the commissioner and the commissioner's agents shall not be liable to any person for collecting any such tax which was not validly imposed. Dealers shall be allowed a percentage of the amount of the tax due and accounted for and shall be reimbursed in the form of a deduction in submitting, reporting, and paying the amount due if such amount is not delinquent at the time of payment. The deduction shall be at the rate and subject to the requirements specified under subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 48-8-50.
48-8-286. Each sales tax return remitting taxes collected under this article shall separately identify the location of each retail establishment at which any of the taxes remitted were collected and shall specify the amount of sales and the amount of taxes collected at each establishment for the period covered by the return in order to facilitate the determination by the commissioner that all taxes imposed by this article are collected and distributed according to situs of sale.
48-8-287. The proceeds of the tax collected by the commissioner in each special district under this article shall be disbursed as soon as practicable after collection as follows:
(1) One percent of the amount collected shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury in order to defray the costs of administration; and (2) Except for the percentage provided in paragraph (1) of this Code section, the remaining proceeds of the tax shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county within the special district for distribution as provided in Code Section 48-8288.
48-8-288. (a) The proceeds specified in paragraph (2) of Code Section 48-8-287 shall be distributed by the governing authority of the county on behalf of the special district to the supervising organization of the district. The supervising organization shall distribute such proceeds quarterly pursuant to the allocation plan as follows:
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supervising organization; and (2)(A) In special districts in which are located one or more qualified local cultural organizations having combined annual gross revenues in excess of $100 million: (i) A sum equal to 1 percent of the first two-tenths of 1 percent levied shall be distributed to the supervising organization for competitive awards of project funding to artist and support organizations on the basis of criteria and guidelines issued by the supervising organization; (ii) A sum not to exceed 66 percent of the first two-tenths of 1 percent levied shall be distributed by the supervising organization to qualified local cultural organizations within such district as follows: (I) To a group which includes the largest 10 percent of qualified local cultural organizations, excluding artist and support organizations, a total annual sum equal to 15 percent of their combined average annual gross revenues for their past three fiscal years; (II) To a group which includes the next largest 30 percent of qualified local cultural organizations, excluding artist and support organizations, a total annual sum equal to 17 percent of their combined average annual gross revenues for their past three fiscal years; and (III) To a group which includes the remaining 60 percent of qualified local cultural organizations, excluding artist and support organizations, a total annual sum equal to 19 percent of their combined average annual gross revenues for their past three fiscal years; (iii) Each such qualified local cultural organization funded under this Code section shall receive a sum equal to 80 percent of the sum specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph for such organization subject only to meeting uniform guidelines for financial reporting and stability established by the supervising organization. Each such qualified local cultural organization may compete with other such organizations in their size group for single or multiyear grants of the remaining 20 percent allocated to their group on the basis of criteria and guidelines for public access and collaboration issued by the supervising organization. If the collected amounts of incremental sales tax revenues available for distribution are insufficient to fund the total amount each qualified local cultural organization would receive under this article, then each qualified local cultural organization shall receive a pro rata share of the funds each would have received if sufficient funding were available; (iv) The balance of the proceeds from the first two-tenths of 1 percent levied shall be distributed to the governing authority of such county and to each of the incorporated municipalities within such county in proportion to the population of residents in the unincorporated county and residents in each municipality as determined in the most recent United States decennial census and shall be expended for qualified local initiatives to perform the specified public service and public functions and projects as determined by each governing authority and municipality as set forth in the resolution pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection

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(c) of Code Section 48-8-283 without the necessity for an intergovernmental agreement as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-283; and (v) Any sums received by the supervising organization from additional tenths of 1 percent that may be levied within such district shall be distributed to qualified local initiatives to perform the specified capital projects, public services, and public functions as set forth in the resolution and intergovernmental agreement required under Code Section 48-8-283; or (B) In special districts in which are located one or more qualified local cultural organizations having combined annual gross revenues equal to or less than $100 million, a sum equal to 50 percent of the first one-tenth of 1 percent levied shall be distributed by the supervising organization to qualified local cultural organizations in accordance with locally created and uniformly applied rules and guidelines. The balance of such remaining proceeds shall be distributed to qualified local initiatives to perform the specified capital projects, public services, and public functions as set forth in the resolution and intergovernmental agreement required under Code Section 48-8-283. (b) Any funding that may be allocated under this Code section pertaining to a qualified local cultural organization shall be limited to an amount which when combined with all other governmental funding of gross revenues of such organization shall not exceed 30 percent of the average annual gross revenues of such organization for its past three fiscal years.
48-8-289. The management, supervision, and distribution of funds of a district under Code Section 48-2-288 shall be vested in a supervising organization created by, appointed by, or contracted with by the governing authority of the county within the special district. Each supervising organization shall have a governing board or committee empowered to exercise the responsibilities of the supervising organization under this article that shall be appointed by the chairperson of the governing authority of the county and the mayor of each municipality within the special district that is party to any intergovernmental agreement or whose residents have voted by a majority in the called referendum to approve the tax under this article. Each eligible chairperson or mayor shall appoint two members, at least one of whom shall be a representative of a qualified local cultural organization, to the governing board or committee for terms of four years. All members of the governing board or committee shall recuse themselves and not participate in issues presenting a direct conflict of personal interest. The supervising organization shall elect its own chairperson and establish its own bylaws in conformance with the obligations imposed by this article and shall report annually on all expenditures and distributions to the governing authority of the county and each municipality within the special district. Supervising organizations shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
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(2) To receive in trust and administer the distribution of all funds received from the tax imposed under this article; (3) To properly determine and uniformly calculate the amounts to be received by each qualified local cultural organization under this article; (4) To institute and administer competitive grant programs for the support of cultural organizations and artists in accordance with this article; (5) To determine and distribute the portion of the funds received from the tax imposed under this article to the qualified local initiatives as provided under this article; (6) To ensure that determinations on funding of any recipients shall be based not on political expediency but rather on the organization's contribution to the general welfare of its intended audience and the demonstration of its relative ability to provide benefits to the citizens of the district and the state; (7) To receive and review annual financial information from each qualified local cultural organization and qualified local initiative and prepare an annual report to the public and the governing authority of the county within the special district on all expenditures and distributions; and (8) To employ such staff and consultants as deemed necessary to fulfill its responsibilities under this article and to perform such other tasks as may be appropriate to fulfill its purposes under this article which are not inconsistent with this article.
48-8-290. Where a local sales or use tax has been paid on tangible personal property by the purchaser either in another local tax jurisdiction within this state or in a tax jurisdiction outside this state, the tax may be credited against the tax authorized to be imposed by this article upon the same property. If the amount of sales or use tax so paid is less than the amount of the use tax due under this article, the purchaser shall pay an amount equal to the difference between the amount paid in the other tax jurisdiction and the amount due under this article. The commissioner may require such proof of payment in another local tax jurisdiction as he or she deems necessary and proper. No credit shall be granted, however, against the tax imposed under this article for tax paid in another jurisdiction if the tax paid in such other jurisdiction is used to obtain a credit against any other local sales and use tax levied in the county or municipality or in a special district which includes the county or municipality.
48-8-291. No tax provided for in this article shall be imposed upon the sale of tangible personal property which is ordered by and delivered to the purchaser at a point outside the geographical area of the county in which the tax is imposed regardless of the point at which title passes if the delivery is made by the seller's vehicle, United States mail, or common carrier or by private or contract carrier licensed by the Interstate Commerce Commission or the Georgia Public Service Commission.

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48-8-292. No tax provided for in this article shall be imposed upon the sale or use of building and construction materials when the contract pursuant to which the materials are purchased or used was advertised for bid prior to the voters' approval of the levy of the tax and the contract was entered into as a result of a bid actually submitted in response to the advertisement prior to approval of the levy of the tax.
48-8-293. The commissioner shall have the power and authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the effective and efficient administration and enforcement of the collection of the tax authorized to be imposed by this article.
48-8-294. The tax authorized by this article shall be in addition to any other local sales and use tax. The imposition of any other local sales and use tax within a county, municipality, or special district shall not affect the authority of the governing authority of the county on behalf of the special district to impose the tax authorized by this article and the imposition of the tax authorized by this article shall not affect the imposition of any otherwise authorized local sales and use tax within the county, municipality, or special district.
48-8-295. (a) The proceeds received from the tax authorized by this article shall be used by the authorized recipients within the special district exclusively for the purposes specified in the resolution calling for imposition of the tax. Such proceeds shall be kept in a separate account from other funds and shall not in any manner be commingled with other funds prior to the expenditure. (b) The authorized recipient receiving any proceeds from the tax shall maintain a record of each and every purpose for which the proceeds of the tax are used. A schedule shall be included in each annual audit which shows for each purpose in the resolution calling for imposition of the tax the original estimated cost of any capital item, the current estimated cost if it is not the original estimated cost, amounts expended in prior years, and amounts expended in the current year. The auditor shall verify and test expenditures sufficient to provide assurances that the schedule is fairly presented in relation to the financial statements. The auditor's report on the financial statements shall include an opinion, or disclaimer of opinion, as to whether the schedule is presented fairly in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.
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December 31 of each year, the governing authority of the county within the special district receiving any proceeds from the tax under this article shall publish annually, in a newspaper of general circulation in the boundaries of such special district, a simple, nontechnical report which shows each recipient and the amounts received for the purposes in the resolution calling for imposition of the tax, the original estimated cost for any capital item, the current estimated cost if it is not the original estimated cost, amounts expended in prior years, and amounts expended in the current year. (b) The county and any municipality within the special district shall not be held liable for an artist and support organization, qualified local cultural organization, qualified local cultural initiative, or supervising organization that fails to meet or comply with any of the requirements of this article. The county and any municipality within the special district shall not be held liable if an artist and support organization, qualified local cultural organization, qualified local cultural initiative, or supervising organization is not qualified to receive funds under this article."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-8-6, relating to a ceiling on local sales and use taxes, by revising subsections (a) and (c.1) as follows:
"(a) There shall not be imposed in any jurisdiction in this state or on any transaction in this state local sales taxes, local use taxes, or local sales and use taxes in excess of 2 percent. For purposes of this prohibition, the taxes affected are any sales tax, use tax, or sales and use tax which is levied in an area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including such taxes authorized by or pursuant to constitutional amendment, except that the following taxes shall not count toward or be subject to such 2 percent limitation:
(1) A sales and use tax for educational purposes exempted from such limitation under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; (2) Any tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, as authorized by the amendment to the Constitution set out at Georgia Laws, 1964, page 1008; the continuation of such amendment under Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution; and the laws enacted pursuant to such constitutional amendment; provided, however, that the exception provided for under this paragraph shall only apply:
(A) In a county in which a tax is being imposed under subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 48-8-111 in whole or in part for the purpose or purposes of a water capital outlay project or projects, a sewer capital outlay project or projects, a water and sewer capital outlay project or projects, water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200, or any combination thereof and with respect to which the county has entered into an intergovernmental contract with a municipality, in which the average waste-water system flow of such municipality is not less than 85 million gallons per day, allocating proceeds to such municipality to be used solely for water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200. The exception provided for under

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this subparagraph shall apply only during the period the tax under said subparagraph (a)(1)(D) is in effect. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall not apply in any county in which a tax is being imposed under Article 2A of this chapter; or (B) In a county in which the tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation is first levied after January 1, 2010, and before November 1, 2012. Such tax shall not apply to the following:
(i) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport. For purposes of this division, a 'qualifying airline' means any person which is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or another appropriate agency of the United States to operate as an air carrier under an air carrier operating certificate and which provides regularly scheduled flights for the transportation of passengers or cargo for hire. For purposes of this division, a 'qualifying airport' means any airport in the state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year; and (ii) The sale of motor vehicles; (3) In the event of a rate increase imposed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, only the amount in excess of the initial 1 percent sales and use tax and in the event of a newly imposed tax pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, only the amount in excess of a 1 percent sales and use tax; (4) A sales and use tax levied under Article 4 of this chapter; and (5) A sales and use tax levied under Article 5 of this chapter; and (6) A sales and use tax levied under Article 6 of this chapter. If the imposition of any otherwise authorized local sales tax, local use tax, or local sales and use tax would result in a tax rate in excess of that authorized by this subsection, then such otherwise authorized tax may not be imposed." "(c.1) Where the exception specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section applies, on and after July 1, 2007, the aggregate amount of all excise taxes imposed under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-51 and all sales and use taxes shall not exceed 14 percent. The aggregate amount limitation of this subsection shall not count toward or include a sales and use tax levied under Article 6 of this chapter."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-201, relating to distribution of proceeds of the water and sewer projects and costs tax, as follows:
"(d) On and after July 1, 2007, the aggregate amount of all excise taxes imposed under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-51 and all sales and use taxes shall not exceed 14 percent. The aggregate amount limitation of this subsection shall not count toward or include a sales and use tax levied under Article 6 of this chapter."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-51, relating to county and municipal excise taxes on public accommodations, by revising paragraphs (3.1) and (4.1), as follows:
"(3.1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a county (within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county) and the municipalities within a county in which a trade and convention center authority has been created by intergovernmental contract between a county and one or more municipalities located therein, and which trade and convention center authority is in existence on or before March 21, 1988, and which trade and convention center authority has not constructed or operated any facility before March 21, 1988, may levy a tax under this Code section at a rate of 6 percent. A county or municipality levying a tax pursuant to this paragraph shall expend (in each fiscal year during which the tax is collected under this paragraph (3.1)) an amount equal to at least 62 1/2 percent of the total taxes collected at the rate of 6 percent for the purpose of: (A) promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows; (B) funding, supporting, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving, and equipping buildings, structures, and facilities, including, but not limited to, a trade and convention center, exhibit hall, conference center, performing arts center, accommodations facilities including food service, or any combination thereof, for convention, trade show, athletic, musical, theatrical, cultural, civic, and performing arts purposes and other events and activities for similar and related purposes, acquiring the necessary property therefor, both real and personal, and funding all expenses incident thereto, and supporting, maintaining, and promoting such facilities owned, operated, or leased by or to the local trade and convention center authority; or (C) for some combination of such purposes; provided, however, that at least 50 percent of the total taxes collected at the rate of 6 percent shall be expended for the purposes specified in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph (3.1). Amounts so expended shall be expended only through a contract or contracts with the state, a department of state government, a state authority, a convention and visitors bureau authority created by local Act of the General Assembly for a municipality, a local building authority created by local constitutional amendment, and a trade and convention center authority created by intergovernmental contract between a county and one or more municipalities located therein, or a private sector nonprofit organization or through a contract or contracts with some combination of such entities. The aggregate amount of all excise taxes imposed under this paragraph (3.1) and all sales and use taxes, and other taxes imposed by a county or municipality, or both, shall not exceed 13 percent; provided, however, that such aggregate amount limitation shall not count toward or include a sales and use tax under Article 6 of Chapter 8 of this title. Any tax levied pursuant to this paragraph (3.1) shall terminate not later than December 31, 2029, provided that during any period during which there remains outstanding any obligation issued to fund a facility as contemplated by this paragraph (3.1), secured in whole or in part by a pledge of a tax authorized under this Code section, the powers of the counties and municipalities to impose and distribute

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the tax imposed by this paragraph (3.1) shall not be diminished or impaired by the state and no county or municipality levying the tax imposed by this paragraph (3.1) shall cease to levy the tax in any manner that will impair the interests and rights of the holder of any such obligation. This proviso shall be for the benefit of the holder of any such obligation and, upon the issuance of any such obligation by a building authority created by local constitutional amendment, shall constitute a contract with the holder of such obligation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, as used in this paragraph (3.1), the term: 'fund' or 'funding' shall include the cost and expense of all things deemed necessary by a building authority created by local constitutional amendment for the construction and operation of a facility or facilities including but not limited to the study, operation, marketing, acquisition, construction, financing, including the payment of principal and interest on any obligation of the building authority created by local constitutional amendment and any obligation of the building authority created by local constitutional amendment to refund any prior obligation of the building authority created by local constitutional amendment, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, streets, highways, buildings, structures, equipment, or facilities and the repayment of any obligation incurred by an authority in connection therewith; 'obligation' shall include bonds, notes, or any instrument creating an obligation to pay or reserve moneys and having an initial term of not more than 37 years; and 'facility' or 'facilities' shall mean any of the buildings, structures, and facilities described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph (3.1) and any associated parking areas or improvements originally owned or operated incident to the ownership or operation of such facility used for any purpose or purposes specified in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph (3.1) by a building authority created by local constitutional amendment." "(4.1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a county (within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county) or municipality within a county in which a coliseum authority has been created by local Act of the General Assembly and which authority is in existence on or before July 1, 1963, for the purpose of owning or operating a facility, may levy a tax under this Code section at a rate of 7 percent. A county or municipality levying a tax pursuant to this paragraph shall expend (in each fiscal year during which the tax is collected under this paragraph (4.1)) an amount equal to at least 62 1/2 percent of the total taxes collected at the rate of 7 percent for the purpose of: (A) promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows; (B) funding and supporting a facility owned or operated by such coliseum authority; or (C) for some combination of such purposes. Amounts so expended shall be expended only through a contract or contracts with the state, a department of state government, a state authority, a convention and visitors bureau authority created by local Act of the General Assembly for a municipality, a local coliseum authority, or a private sector nonprofit organization, or through a contract or contracts with some combination of such entities, except that amounts expended for purpose (B) may be so expended in any otherwise lawful manner without the necessity of a contract. The aggregate amount of all excise taxes imposed under this

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paragraph (4.1) and all sales and use taxes, and other taxes imposed by a county or municipality, or both, shall not exceed 12 percent; provided, however, that such aggregate amount limitation shall not count toward or include a sales and use tax under Article 6 of Chapter 8 of this title. Any tax levied pursuant to this paragraph (4.1) shall terminate not later than December 31, 2028, provided that during any period during which there remains outstanding any obligation which is incurred prior to January 1, 1995, issued to fund a facility as contemplated by this paragraph (4.1), and secured in whole or in part by a pledge of a tax authorized under this Code section, the powers of the counties and municipalities to impose and distribute the tax imposed by this paragraph (4.1) shall not be diminished or impaired by the state and no county or municipality levying the tax imposed by this paragraph (4.1) shall cease to levy the tax in any manner that will impair the interest and rights of the holders of any such obligation. This proviso shall be for the benefit of the holder of any such obligation and, upon the issuance of any such obligation by a coliseum and exhibit hall authority, shall constitute a contract with the holder of such obligations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, as used in this paragraph (4.1), the term: 'fund' and 'funding' shall include the cost and expense of all things deemed necessary by a local coliseum authority for the construction, renovation, and operation of a facility including but not limited to the study, operation, marketing, acquisition, construction, finance, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, streets, highways, buildings, structures, equipment, or facilities, and the repayment of any obligation incurred by a local coliseum authority in connection therewith; 'obligation' shall include bonds, notes, or any instrument creating an obligation to pay or reserve moneys incurred prior to January 1, 1995, and having an initial term of not more than 30 years; and 'facility' shall mean a coliseum or other facility and any associated parking areas or improvements originally owned or operated incident to the ownership or operation of a facility used for convention and trade show purposes or amusement purposes, educational purposes, or a combination thereof and for fairs, expositions, or exhibitions in connection therewith by a local coliseum authority."
SECTION 5. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 50-12-22, relating to appointment of members, terms, vacancies, expenses, removal, chairman, and meetings, as follows:
"(b) Members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the work of the council when authorized in advance by the director of the Office of Planning and Budget commissioner of economic development."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-23, relating to powers and duties generally, as follows:

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"50-12-23. The council shall advise the Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget Department of Economic Development concerning methods and programs to:
(1) Stimulate and encourage the study and development of the arts as well as public interest and participation therein; (2) Encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of the this state; (3) Expand the this state's cultural resources; (4) Encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts; (5) Assist the communities and organizations within the this state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs; and (6) Survey public and private institutions engaged within the this state in cultural activities, including, but not limited to, architecture, dance, folk arts and applied arts and crafts, literature, music, painting, photography, sculpture, and theater."
SECTION 7. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-24, relating to the annual report, as follows:
"50-12-24. The council shall submit an annual report to the Governor and to the commissioner of economic development concerning the appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts in order to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the this state."
SECTION 8. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-25, relating to the powers and authority of the Office of Planning and Budget as to the council, as follows:
"50-12-25. The Office of Planning and Budget Department of Economic Development shall have the powers and authority necessary to carry out the purposes established by this article, including, but not limited to, the powers:
(1) To establish overall policy for grant awards, evaluations, and programs recommended by the council; (2) To hold hearings, make and sign any agreements, and do and perform any acts which may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of this article; (3) To request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties; (4) To accept, on behalf of the state, any federal funds granted by act of Congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of this article; and, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, to expend such funds for the purposes set forth in the appropriations Act; (5) To accept any grants, gifts, donations, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of

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this article; (6) To propose methods to encourage private initiative in the arts; and (7) To advise and consult with the Governor; the General Assembly; national foundations; and other local, state, and federal departments and agencies on methods to coordinate and assist existing resources and facilities, with the purpose of fostering artistic and cultural endeavors generally."

SECTION 9. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-26, relating to the appointment of personnel for council, as follows:
"50-12-26. The director of the Office of Planning and Budget commissioner of economic development shall select and appoint such personnel as the director commissioner shall determine to be necessary to support the council and the programs undertaken pursuant to this article."
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour N Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler E Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay E Shafer
Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman E Williams

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 38, nays 8, and the Millar substitute was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 7-1.6(b), action on HB 264 was suspended, and HB 264 was placed on the Senate General Calendar.
HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tolleson of the 20th.
Senators Stoner of the 6th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Henson of the 41st, Jeffares of the 17th and others offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 274 by deleting "to change certain provisions relating to yard trimmings disposal restrictions;" on lines 6 and 7.
By deleting Section 4 in its entirety and redesignating Sections 5 and 6 as Sections 4 and 5, respectively.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 28, nays 18, and the Stoner, et al. amendment #1 was adopted.
Senators Brown of the 26th and Chance of the 16th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend HB 274 by inserting after "waste management;" at the beginning of line 4 the following: to change certain provisions relating to permits for municipal solid waste landfill sites within two miles of a significant ground-water recharge area;
By redesignating Sections 2 through 6 as Sections 3 through 7, respectively, and inserting after Section 1 the following:

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SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 12-8-25.2, relating to permits for municipal solid waste landfill sites within two miles of a significant ground-water recharge area, as follows:
"12-8-25.2. No permit shall be issued for a new municipal solid waste landfill, nor shall any modification of a permit for an existing municipal solid waste landfill be granted for the purpose of vertical or horizontal expansion of such landfill, if any part of the proposed or existing site is within two miles of an area that has been designated by the director as a significant ground-water recharge area unless such:
(1) Such municipal solid waste landfill or expansion thereof will have a liner and leachate collection system and meets any other requirements as may be established by rules and regulations of the board or pursuant to other geological considerations as may be determined appropriate by the director; and
(2)(A) The completed application for such permit or modification was submitted prior to the effective date of this paragraph; or (B) The completed application for such permit or modification is submitted on or after July 1, 2016."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 32, and the Brown, Chance amendment #2 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 9.

HB 274, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 302. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Lindsey of the 54th, Yates of the 73rd, Bryant of the 160th and Collins of the 27th:

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 adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.
HB 302, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
HB 307. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Carter of the 1st.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 307:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise 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 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, is amended in Code Section 31-11-100, relating to definitions, as follows:
"31-11-100. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Burn trauma center' means a facility that has been designated by the Department of Community Health as a burn center and that admits at least 300 patients annually with the burn specific principal diagnosis codes as published by the International Classification of Diseases. (2) 'Trauma burn patient' means a patient admitted to a burn trauma center with a burn specific principal diagnosis code as published by the International Classification of Diseases who has at least one of the following injuries or complications based on criteria developed by the American Burn Association:

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(A) Partial-thickness burns over at least 10 percent of the total body surface area; (B) Burns that involve the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or major joints; (C) Third-degree burns in any age group; (D) Chemical burns; (E) An inhalation injury; (F) A burn injury and preexisting medical disorder that could complicate management, prolong recovery, or affect mortality; (G) Burns and concomitant trauma, such as fractures, in which the burn injury poses the greatest risk of morbidity or mortality; or (H) Burn injury patients who require special social, emotional, or rehabilitative intervention. (1)(3) 'Trauma center' means a facility designated by the Department of Community Health as a Level I, II, III, or IV or burn trauma center. However, a burn trauma center shall not be considered or treated as a trauma center for purposes of certificate of need requirements under state law or regulations, including exceptions to need and adverse impact standards allowed by the department for trauma centers or for purposes of identifying safety net hospitals. (2)(4) 'Trauma patient' means a patient who is on the State Trauma Registry or the National Trauma Registry of the American College of Surgeons or who is a trauma burn patient. (3)(5) 'Trauma service codes' means the ICDA-9-CM International Classification of Diseases discharge codes designated as trauma service codes by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma. (4)(6) 'Uncompensated' means care provided by a designated trauma center, emergency medical services provider, or physician to a trauma patient as defined by the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission who: (A) Has no medical insurance, including federal Medicare Part B coverage; (B) Is not eligible for medical assistance coverage; (C) Has no medical coverage for trauma care through workers' compensation, automobile insurance, or any other third party, including any settlement or judgment resulting from such coverage; and (D) Has not paid for the trauma care provided by the trauma provider after documented attempts by the trauma care services provider to collect payment."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

HB 307, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 324. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Collins of the 27th, Cooper of the 41st, Gardner of the 57th and Murphy of the 120th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the habilitation of the developmentally disabled generally, so as to revise definitions; to repeal various obsolete provisions relating to procedures for obtaining services from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities relative to developmentally disabled persons; to provide for hearings by administrative law judges; to eliminate hearing examiners; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 324, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 343. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Huckaby of the 113th, Collins of the 27th, Carter of the 175th, Houston of the 170th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 343:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to provide for immunity for hospitals 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. Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"37-1-29. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'crisis stabilization unit' means a short-term residential program operated for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification services that complies with applicable department standards and that provides brief, intensive crisis services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (b) The department shall be authorized to license crisis stabilization units pursuant to this Code section for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification services in a community based setting rather than inpatient hospitalization and other higher levels of care. (c) The department shall establish minimum standards and requirements for the licensure of crisis stabilization units. Such standards and requirements shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The capacity to carry out emergency receiving and evaluating functions; (2) Voluntary and involuntary admission criteria; (3) The prohibition to hold itself out as a hospital or bill for hospital or inpatient services; (4) The unit is operated by an accredited and licensed, if applicable, health care authority; (5) The unit has operating agreements with private and public inpatient hospitals and treatment facilities; (6) The unit operates within the guidelines of the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act with respect to stabilization and transfer of clients; (7) Length of stay;

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(8) Designation of transitional beds; (9) Billing; (10) Physician and registered professional nurse oversight; (11) Staff to client ratios; (12) Patient restraint or seclusion; (13) Safety and emergency protocols; (14) Pharmacy services; (15) Medication administration; and (16) Reporting requirements. (d) A crisis stabilization unit shall be designated as an emergency receiving facility under Code Sections 37-3-40 and 37-7-40 and an evaluation facility under Code Sections 37-3-60 and 37-7-60, but shall not be designated as a treatment facility under Code Section 37-3-80 or 37-7-80. Crisis stabilization units may admit individuals on a voluntary basis. Individuals may be provided 24 hour observation, detoxification and stabilization services, medication prescribed by a physician, and other appropriate treatment or services. (e) No entity shall operate as a crisis stabilization unit without having a valid license issued pursuant to this Code section. (f) Application for a license to operate a crisis stabilization unit shall be submitted to the department in the manner prescribed by the department's rules and regulations. (g) The department shall issue a license to an applicant who meets all the rules and regulations for the licensure of crisis stabilization units. The license shall be nontransferable for a change of location or governing body. (h) Each licensee shall permit authorized department representatives to enter upon and inspect any and all premises for which a license has been granted or applied for so that verification of compliance with all relevant laws or regulations can be made. (i) The department may deny any license application which does not meet all the rules and regulations for the licensure of crisis stabilization units and may suspend or revoke a license which has been issued if an applicant or a licensee violates any such rules and regulations; provided, however, that before any order is entered denying a license application or suspending or revoking a license previously granted, the applicant or license holder, as the case may be, shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (j) Any program licensed as a crisis stabilization unit pursuant to this Code section shall be exempt from the requirements to obtain a certificate of need pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 31. (k) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this Code section provide a public benefit and comply with all safety net obligations in this title and that patients without private health care coverage receive priority consideration for crisis stabilization unit placement. (l) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the General Assembly's intent as set out in subsection (k) of this Code section to implement the provisions of this Code section."

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SECTION 2. Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination and treatment for mental illness, is amended by revising Code Section 37-3-4, relating to immunity of physicians, peace officers, or other private or public hospital employees, as follows:
"37-3-4. Any hospital or any physician, psychologist, peace officer, attorney, or health official, or any hospital official, agent, or other person employed by a private hospital or at a facility operated by the state, by a political subdivision of the state, or by a hospital authority created pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, who acts in good faith in compliance with the admission and discharge provisions of this chapter shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for his or her actions in connection with the admission of a patient to a facility or the discharge of a patient from a facility; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to relieve any hospital or any physician, psychologist, peace officer, attorney, or health official, or any hospital official, agent, or other person employed by a private hospital or at a facility operated by the state, by a political subdivision of the state, or by a hospital authority created pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, from liability for failing to meet the applicable standard of care in the provision of treatment to a patient."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 37-3-163, relating to recognition of patient's physical integrity, as follows:
"(e) In cases of grave emergency where the medical staff of the facility in which a mentally ill individual has been accepted for treatment determines that immediate surgical or other intervention is necessary to prevent serious physical consequences or death and where delay in obtaining consent would create a grave danger to the physical health of such person, as determined by at least two physicians, then essential surgery or other intervention may be administered without the consent of the person, the spouse, next of kin, attorney, guardian, or any other person. In such cases, a record of the determination of the physicians shall be entered into the medical records of the patient and this will be proper consent for such surgery or other intervention. Such consent will be valid notwithstanding the type of admission of the patient and it shall also be valid whether or not the patient has been adjudged incompetent. This Code section is intended to apply to those individuals who, as a result of their advanced age, impaired thinking, or other disability, cannot reasonably understand the consequences of withholding consent to surgery or other intervention as contemplated by this Code section. Any hospital or any physician, agent, employee, or official who obtains consent or relies on such consent, as authorized by this Code section, and who acts in good faith and within the provisions of this chapter shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for his or her actions in connection with the obtaining of or the relying upon such consent; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to relieve any hospital or any physician, agent, employee, or official from liability for

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failing to meet the applicable standard of care in the provision of treatment to a patient. Actual notice of any action taken pursuant to this Code section shall be given to the patient and the spouse, next of kin, attorney, guardian, or representative of the patient as soon as practicably possible."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 343, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 373. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Neal of the 1st, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Teasley of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify

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provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 373:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; 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 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(2) During the placement or any extension thereof: (A) After the expiration of the period provided in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the child shall not be released from intensive supervision without the written approval of the commissioner of juvenile justice or such commissioner's designated deputy; (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 Services, 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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; (C)(i) A child adjudicated to have committed a designated felony act The child shall not be discharged from the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice or released from restrictive custody prior to the period of time provided in the court's order unless a motion therefor is granted by the court, which. Notwithstanding

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Code Section 15-11-40, the Department of Juvenile Justice through legal counsel or the child may file a motion with the court seeking the child's release from custody, an order modifying the court's order requiring restrictive custody, or termination of an order of disposition for a child committed for a designated felony act; provided, however, that such motion shall not be made prior to the expiration of one year of custody; and, except as the court in its discretion may allow, shall not be filed more than once every 12 months after any such motion has been denied. (ii) All motions filed under this subparagraph shall be accompanied by a written recommendation for release, modification, or termination from the child's Department of Juvenile Justice counselor or placement supervisor, filed in the court that committed the child to the department, and served on the prosecuting attorney for such jurisdiction. At least 14 days prior to the date of the hearing on the motion, the moving party shall serve a copy of the motion, by first-class mail, upon the victim of the designated felony act, if any, at the victim's last known address, the child's attorney, if any, the child's parents or guardian, and the law enforcement agency that investigated the designated felony act. In addition to the parties to the motion, the prosecuting attorney and the victim, if any, shall have a right to be heard and to present evidence to the court relative to any motion filed pursuant to this subparagraph. (iii) A court hearing a motion filed under this subparagraph shall determine the disposition of the child based upon a preponderance of the evidence. In determining whether a motion for release from custody, modification of a restrictive custody order, or termination of an order of disposition should be granted or denied due to changed circumstances, the court shall be required to find that the child has been rehabilitated and shall consider and make specific findings of fact as to each of the following factors:
(I) The needs and best interests of the child; (II) The record and background of the child, including the disciplinary history of the child during the period of restrictive custody and subsequent offense history; (III) The academic progress of the child during the period of restrictive custody; (IV) The victim's impact statement submitted for purposes of a hearing conducted pursuant to this subparagraph; (V) The safety risk to the community if the child is released; and (VI) The child's acknowledgment to the court and victim, if any, of his or her conduct being the cause of harm to others; and (D) Unless otherwise specified in the order, the Department of Juvenile Justice shall report in writing to the court not less than once every six months during the placement on the status, adjustment, and progress of the child; and"
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 373, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 382. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Abrams of the 84th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, so as to authorize any municipality which currently has in effect a 7 percent levy under certain provisions of that Code section to impose an additional levy under certain conditions; to provide for the manner of imposition and certain requirements as to expenditure of proceeds; to require

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approval of the levy by local Act of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Chance 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 5.

HB 382, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 415. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state;

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to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent to drop HB 415 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.
The consent was granted, and HB 415 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.
HB 457. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th and Randall of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Carter of the 1st.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 457:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances and pharmacists and food, drugs, and cosmetics, respectively, so as to adopt and incorporate all drug-free commercial zones which have been adopted by municipal or county ordinance and entered in the register of the Department of Community Affairs through a certain date; to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for a definition; to provide for the establishment of regulations and minimum standards by the State Board of Pharmacy; to

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authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to provide that a remote automated medication system shall not be considered a vending machine for certain purposes; to change the definition of "food service establishment"; 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. Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 16-13-32.6, relating to manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substance or marijuana in, on, or within drug-free commercial zone, as follows:
"(f) The General Assembly hereby adopts and incorporates into this Code section all drug-free commercial zones which have been adopted by municipal or county ordinance and entered in the register of the Department of Community Affairs as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section on or before March 10, 2004 March 28, 2011."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 16-13-41, relating to prescriptions, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(i)(1) Pharmacists may dispense prescriptions from a remote location for the benefit of an institution that uses a remote automated medication system in accordance with the requirements set forth in the rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to paragraph (12.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 26-4-28. (2) As used in this subsection, the term 'institution' means a skilled nursing facility or a hospice licensed as such under Chapter 7 of Title 31."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 16-13-75, relating to drugs to be kept in the original container, as follows:
"16-13-75. (a) Possession and control of controlled substances or dangerous drugs by anyone other than the individuals specified in Code Section 16-13-35 or 16-13-72 shall be legal only if such drugs are in the original container in which they were dispensed by the pharmacist or the practitioner of the healing arts and are labeled according to Code Section 26-3-8. (b) The possession, filling, and use of canisters for remote automated medication systems pursuant to subsection (i) of Code Section 16-13-41 shall not be considered a violation of this Code section."

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SECTION 4. Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food, drugs, and cosmetics, is amended by revising Code Section 26-2-370, relating to definitions, as follows:
"26-2-370. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Food nutrition information' means the content of food including, but not limited to, the caloric, fat, carbohydrate, cholesterol, fiber, sugar, potassium, protein, vitamin, mineral, and sodium content. (2) 'Food service establishment' means establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products either for carry out or service within the establishment. The term includes restaurants; coffee shops; cafeterias; short order cafes; luncheonettes; taverns; lunchrooms; places which retail sandwiches or salads; soda fountains; institutions, both public and private; food carts; itinerant restaurants; industrial cafeterias; catering establishments; and similar facilities by whatever name called. Within a food service establishment, there may be a food sales component, not separately operated. This food sales component shall be considered as part of the food service establishment. This term shall not include a 'food sales establishment,' as defined in Code Section 26-2-21, except as stated in this definition. The food service component of any food sales establishment defined in Code Section 26-2-21 shall not be included in this definition. This term shall not include any outdoor recreation activity sponsored by the state, a county, a municipality, or any department or entity thereof, any outdoor or indoor (other than school cafeteria food service) public school function, or any outdoor private school function. This term also shall not mean establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products if such preparation or serving is an authorized part of and occurs upon the site of a fair or festival which:
(A) Is sponsored by a political subdivision of this state or by an organization exempt from taxes under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-25 or under Section 501(d) or paragraphs (1) through (8) or paragraph (10) of Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, as that code is defined in Code Section 48-1-2; (B) Lasts 120 hours or less; and (C) When sponsored by such an organization, is authorized to be conducted pursuant to a permit issued by the municipality or county in which it is conducted. (3) 'Person' or 'persons' means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, trustee, or association, or combination thereof."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 26-4-5, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
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to Chapter 7 of Title 31 that does not have an on-site pharmacy and in which medication may be dispensed in a manner that may be specific to a patient."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 26-4-28, relating to the powers, duties, and authority of the State Board of Pharmacy, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(12.1) The licensure for the use of remote automated medication systems and the regulation and establishment of minimum standards for the use and operation of remote automated medication systems to ensure safe and efficient dispensing, including, but not limited to, appropriate security measures, requirements for skilled nursing facilities and hospices that utilize such systems, training requirements, accuracy and quality assurance measures, recordkeeping requirements, and such other appropriate requirements as determined by the board. The board shall establish rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this paragraph no later than December 31, 2011;"
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 26-4-80, relating to dispensing prescription drugs, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(p) Pharmacists dispensing prescriptions pursuant to a remote automated medication system in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to paragraph (12.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 26-4-28 shall be considered in compliance with this Code section."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 26-4-89, relating to the prohibition on selling drugs in vending machines, as follows:
"26-4-89. (a) Any person who shall sell or dispense drugs by the use of vending machines shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) A remote automated medication system shall not be considered a vending machine for purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senator Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend HB 457 substitute by

On line 95 after "determined by the board." Replace "the board shall establish rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this paragraph no later than December 31, 2011" with

"The board may establish rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this paragraph."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Carter of the 1st amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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HB 457, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 509. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th, Carter of the 175th and Collins of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the State Medical Education Board and provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of said abolished board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Butterworth 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Brown
Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 509, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.

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HB 87. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 87:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to require certain private employers to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for review by the state auditor and the Department of Labor; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for offenses involving illegal aliens; to provide for the offense of aggravated identity fraud; to provide for penalties; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws under certain circumstances and to provide immunity for such officers subject to limitations; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers for enforcement of immigration and custom laws; to establish grant funding for local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, so as to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system prior to the issuance of a business license or other documents; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals arrested and held in a county or municipal jail; to provide that local governing authorities that have entered or attempted to enter into certain memorandums of agreement with the federal government shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to provide for a funding contingency; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for penalties for failure of agency heads to abide by certain state immigration laws; to provide for a complaint procedure and authorization for legal action against public agencies and employees that fail to follow state law requiring the verification of employment eligibility of persons working on public works contracts, fail to follow state law requiring the verification of immigration status of persons receiving certain public benefits, and fail to follow state law prohibiting local governing authorities from adopting immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions for revenue and taxation, so as to limit a business's income tax deduction where such business fails to use the federal employment eligibility verification program; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide for identification documents by applicants for public benefits; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; 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:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011."
SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, is amended by revising Code Section 13-10-90, relating to definitions, as follows:
"13-10-90. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. (2) 'Contractor' means a person or entity that enters into a contract for the physical performance of services with a public employer. (2)(3) 'Federal work authorization program' means any of the electronic verification

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of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment eligibility information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603 commonly known as E-Verify. (2.1)(4) 'Physical performance of services' means the building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing of any public structure or building or other public improvements of any kind to public real property within this state, including the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of all or part of a public road; or any other performance of labor for a public employer within this state under a contract or other bidding process. (3)(5) 'Public employer' means every department, agency, or instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision of the state. (4)(6) 'Subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a contractor and includes a subcontractor, contract employee, or staffing agency, or any contractor regardless of its tier. (7) 'Sub-subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a subcontractor or privity of contract with another person or entity contracting with a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 13-10-91, relating to the verification of new employee eligibility, applicability, and rules and regulations, as follows:
"(b)(1) No A public employer shall not enter into a contract pursuant to this chapter for the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees or subcontractors. Before a bid for any such service is considered by a public employer, the bid shall include a signed, notarized affidavit from the contractor attesting to the following:
(A) The affiant has registered with and, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program; (B) The user identification number and date of authorization for the affiant; and (C) The affiant is using and will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period; and (D) The affiant will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the same information required by subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph. An affidavit required by this subsection shall be considered an open public record once a public employer has entered into a contract for physical performance of services; provided, however, that any information protected from public disclosure by federal law or by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be redacted. Affidavits

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shall be maintained by the public employer for five years from the date of receipt. (2) A contractor shall not enter into any contract with a public employer for No contractor or subcontractor who enters a contract pursuant to this chapter with a public employer or a contractor of a public employer shall enter into such a contract or subcontract in connection with the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor or subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees. Any employee, contractor, or subcontractor of such contractor or subcontractor shall also be required to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. (3) Upon contracting with a new subcontractor, a contractor or subcontractor shall, as a condition of any contract or subcontract entered into pursuant to this chapter, provide a public employer with notice of the identity of any and all subsequent subcontractors hired or contracted by that contractor or subcontractor. Such notice shall be provided within five business days of entering into a contract or agreement for hire with any subcontractor. Such notice shall include an affidavit from each subsequent contractor attesting to the subcontractor's name, address, user identification number, and date of authorization to use the federal work authorization program. (3) A subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a contractor unless such subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the contractor in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any subcontractor receiving an affidavit from a subsubcontractor to forward notice to the contractor of the receipt, within five business days of receipt, of such affidavit. It shall be the duty of a subcontractor receiving notice of receipt of an affidavit from any sub-subcontractor that has contracted with a sub-subcontractor to forward, within five business days of receipt, a copy of such notice to the contractor. (4) A sub-subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a subcontractor or subsubcontractor unless such sub-subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A sub-subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such subsubcontractor has privity of contract, in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any sub-subcontractor to forward notice of receipt of any affidavit from a subsubcontractor to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such receiving sub-subcontractor has privity of contract. (5) In lieu of the affidavit required by this subsection, a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor who has no employees and does not hire or intend to hire employees for purposes of satisfying or completing the terms and conditions of any part or all of the original contract with the public employer shall instead provide a copy of the state issued driver's license or state issued identification card of such contracting party and a copy of the state issued driver's license or identification card

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of each independent contractor utilized in the satisfaction of part or all of the original contract with a public employer. A driver's license or identification card shall only be accepted in lieu of an affidavit if it is issued by a state within the United States and such state verifies lawful immigration status prior to issuing a driver's license or identification card. For purposes of satisfying the requirements of this subsection, copies of such driver's license or identification card shall be forwarded to the public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor in the same manner as an affidavit and notice of receipt of an affidavit as required by paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of this subsection. Not later than July 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide a list of the states that verify immigration status prior to the issuance of a driver's license or identification card and that only issue licenses or identification cards to persons lawfully present in the United States. The list of verified state drivers' licenses and identification cards shall be posted on the website of the State Law Department and updated annually thereafter. In the event that a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor later determines that he or she will need to hire employees to satisfy or complete the physical performance of services under an applicable contract, then he or she shall first be required to comply with the affidavit requirements of this subsection.
(6)(A) Not later than December 31 of each year, a public employer shall submit a compliance report to the state auditor certifying compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Such compliance report shall contain the public employer's federal work authorization program verification user number and date of authorization and the legal name, address, and federal work authorization program user number of the contractor and the date of the contract between the contractor and public employer. Subject to available funding, the state auditor shall conduct annual compliance audits on a minimum of at least one-half of the reporting agencies and publish the results of such audits annually on the department's website on or before September 30. (B) If the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision shall be provided 30 days to demonstrate to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection. If, after 30 days, the political subdivision has failed to correct all deficiencies, such political subdivision shall be excluded from the list of qualified local governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 until such time as the political subdivision demonstrates to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection.
(C)(i) At any time after the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision may seek administrative relief through the Office of State Administrative Hearings. If a political subdivision seeks administrative relief, the time for correcting deficiencies shall be tolled, and any action to exclude the political subdivision from the list of qualified governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 shall be suspended until such time as a final ruling upholding the findings of the state auditor is issued.

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(ii) A new compliance report submitted to the state auditor by the political subdivision shall be deemed satisfactory and shall correct the prior deficient compliance report so long as the new report fully complies with this subsection. (iii) No political subdivision of this state shall be found to be in violation of this subsection by the state auditor as a result of any actions of a county constitutional officer. (D) If the state auditor finds any political subdivision which is a state department or agency to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection twice in a five-year period, the funds appropriated to such state department or agency for the fiscal year following the year in which the agency was found to be in violation for the second time shall be not greater than 90 percent of the amount so appropriated in the second year of such noncompliance. Any political subdivision found to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be listed on www.open.georgia.gov or another official state website with an indication and explanation of each violation. (4)(7) Contingent upon appropriation or approval of necessary funding and in order to verify compliance with the provisions of this subsection, each year the Commissioner shall conduct no fewer than 100 random audits of public employers and contractors or may conduct such an audit upon reasonable grounds to suspect a violation of this subsection. The results of the audits shall be published on the www.open.georgia.gov website and on the Georgia Department of Labor's website no later than December 31 of each year. The Georgia Department of Labor shall seek funding from the United States Secretary of Labor to the extent such funding is available. (5)(8) Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in an affidavit submitted pursuant to this subsection shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in such Code section. Contractors and subcontractors convicted for false statements based on a violation of this subsection shall be prohibited from bidding on or entering into any public contract for 12 months following such conviction. A contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor that has been found to have violated this subsection shall be listed by the Department of Labor on www.open.georgia.gov or other official website of the state with public information regarding such violation, including the identity of the violator, the nature of the contract, and the date of conviction. A public employee, public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor shall not be held civilly liable or criminally responsible for unknowingly or unintentionally accepting a bid from or contracting with a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor acting in violation of this subsection. A party may be held civilly liable and criminally responsible for his or her failure to submit an affidavit in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. (9) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor receiving and acting upon an affidavit conforming to the content requirements of this subsection does so in good faith, and such public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor may rely upon such

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affidavit as being true and correct. The affidavit shall be admissible in any court of law for the purpose of establishing such presumption."
SECTION 4. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Article 8 of Chapter 9, relating to identity fraud, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-9-121.1. (a) A person commits the offense of aggravated identity fraud when he or she willfully and fraudulently uses any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a real, fictitious, or deceased person with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identifying information for the purpose of obtaining employment. (b) The offense created by this Code section shall not merge with any other offense."
SECTION 5. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-126, relating to penalties for violations, as follows:
"16-9-126. (a) A violation of this article, other than a violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 or 169-122, 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. (a.1) A violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both, and such sentence shall run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received. (b) A violation of this article which does not involve the intent to commit theft or appropriation of any property, resource, or other thing of value that is committed by a person who is less than 21 years of age shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years or a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both. (c) 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. (d) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense. (e) 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."
SECTION 6. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-128, relating to exemptions, as follows:

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"16-9-128. (a) The prohibitions set forth in Code Sections 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, and 16-9-122 shall not apply to nor shall any cause of action arise under Code Sections 16-9-129 and 16-9-131 for:
(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; (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 person. (b) The exemptions provided in subsection (a) of this Code section will shall not apply to a person intending to further a scheme to violate Code Section 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, or 16-9-122. (c) It is shall not be 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."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Chapter 11, relating to offenses against public order and safety, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
16-11-200. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (2) 'Motor vehicle' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 40-1-1. (b) A person who, while committing another criminal offense, knowingly and intentionally transports or moves an illegal alien in a motor vehicle for the purpose of furthering the illegal presence of the alien in the United States shall be guilty of the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted for a first offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who moves seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted for a second or subsequent offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien, and a person convicted on a first offense of transporting or moving an

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illegal alien who moves eight or more illegal aliens at the same time, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. A person who commits the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) A government employee transporting or moving an illegal alien as a part of his or her official duties or to any person acting at the direction of such employee; (2) A person who transports an illegal alien to or from a judicial or administrative proceeding when such illegal alien is required to appear pursuant to a summons, subpoena, court order, or other legal process; or (3) A person who transports an illegal alien to a law enforcement agency or a judicial officer for official government purposes.
16-11-201. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harboring' or 'harbors' means any conduct that tends to substantially help an illegal alien to remain in the United States in violation of federal law but shall not include a person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; a person providing emergency medical service; or an attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly conceals, harbors, or shields an illegal alien from detection in any place in this state, including any building or means of transportation, when such person knows that the person being concealed, harbored, or shielded is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of concealing or harboring an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time in the same location shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors eight or more illegal aliens at the same time in the same location, or who conceals or harbors an illegal alien with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to a government employee or any person acting at the express direction of a government employee who conceals, harbors, or shelters an

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illegal alien when such illegal alien is or has been the victim of a criminal offense or is a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding or who holds an illegal alien in a jail, prison, or other detention facility.
16-11-202. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly induces, entices, or assists an illegal alien to enter into this state, when such person knows that the person being induced, enticed, or assisted to enter into this state is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, for a first offense, a person convicted of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. For a second or subsequent conviction of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state, a person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) A person who commits the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving any thing of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both."
SECTION 8. Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
17-5-100. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, during any investigation of a criminal suspect by a peace officer, when such officer has probable cause to believe that a suspect has committed a criminal offense, including any traffic offense, the officer shall be authorized to seek to verify such suspect's immigration status when the suspect is unable to provide one of the following:
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(2) A valid Georgia driver's license; (3) A valid Georgia identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; (4) If the entity requires proof of legal presence in the United States before issuance, any valid driver's license from a state or district of the United States or any valid identification document issued by the United States federal government; or (5) Other information as to the suspect's identity that is sufficient to allow the peace officer to independently identify the suspect. (c) When attempting to determine the immigration status of a suspect pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, a peace officer shall be authorized to use any reasonable means available to determine the immigration status of the suspect, including: (1) Use of any authorized federal identification data base; (2) Identification methods authorized by federal law, including those authorized by 8 USCA 1373(c), 8 USCA 1644; (3) Use of electronic fingerprint readers or similar devices; or (4) Contacting an appropriate federal agency. (d) A peace officer shall not consider race, color, or national origin in implementing the requirements of this Code section except to the extent permitted by the Constitutions of Georgia and of the United States. (e) If during the course of the investigation into such suspect's identity, a peace officer receives verification that such suspect is an illegal alien, then such peace officer may take any action authorized by state and federal law, including, but not limited to, detaining such suspected illegal alien, securely transporting such suspect to any authorized federal or state detention facility, or notifying the United States Department of Homeland Security or successor agency. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (f) No person who in good faith contacts or has contact with a state or local peace officer or prosecuting attorney or member of the staff of a prosecuting attorney for the purpose of acting as a witness to a crime, to report criminal activity, or to seek assistance as a victim to a crime shall have his or her immigration status investigated based on such contact or based on information arising from such contact. (g) A peace officer or prosecuting attorney, acting in good faith to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 9. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-16. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to utilize all resources made available by the federal government to assist state and local law

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enforcement officers in the enforcement of the immigration laws of this state and of the United States. (b) Cooperation with federal authorities.
(1) To the extent authorized by federal law, state and local government employees, including law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys, shall be authorized to send, receive, and maintain information relating to the immigration status of any individual as reasonably needed for public safety purposes. Except as provided by federal law, such employees shall not be prohibited from receiving or maintaining information relating to the immigration status of any individual or sending or exchanging such information with other federal, state, or local governmental entities or employees for official public safety purposes. (2) State and local agencies shall be authorized to enter into memorandum of understandings and agreements with the United States Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other federal agency for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens and the immigration status of any person in this state. A peace officer acting within the scope of his or her authority under any such memorandum of understanding, agreement, or other authorization from the federal government shall have the power to arrest, with probable cause, any person suspected of being an illegal alien. (3) Except as provided by federal law, no state or local agency or department shall be prohibited from utilizing available federal resources, including data bases, equipment, grant funds, training, or participation in incentive programs for any public safety purpose related to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws. (4) When reasonably possible, applicable state agencies shall consider incentive programs and grant funding for the purpose of assisting and encouraging state and local agencies and departments to enter into agreements with federal entities and to utilize federal resources consistent with the provisions of this Code section. (c) Authority to transport illegal aliens. If a state or local law enforcement officer has verification that a person is an illegal alien, then such officer shall be authorized to securely transport such illegal alien to a federal facility in this state or to any other temporary point of detention and to reasonably detain such illegal alien when authorized by federal law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (d) Authority to arrest illegal aliens. When authorized by federal law, a state or local law enforcement officer shall be authorized to arrest any person based on such person's status as an illegal alien or for a violation of any federal immigration law. (e) Immunity. A law enforcement officer, acting in good faith to enforce immigration laws pursuant to an agreement with federal authorities to collect or share immigration status information, or to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."

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SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 35-2-14, relating to defining peace officer and the enforcement of immigration and custom laws, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The commissioner shall annually designate appropriate no fewer than ten peace officers to apply to be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section. Such training shall be funded pursuant to the any federal Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2006, Public Law 109-90, or any subsequent source of federal funding. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective upon such funding."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-6A-10. (a) Subject to available funding, the council shall establish a grant or incentive program for the provision of funds to local law enforcement agencies as incentive to such agencies to use the federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative or any successor or similar program and shall establish an incentive program and a grant program to offset the costs for local law enforcement agencies to enter into and implement memorandums of agreement with federal agencies under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. In awarding such grants or incentives, the council shall be authorized to consider and give priority to local areas with the highest crime rates for crimes committed by illegal aliens. (b) The council shall:
(1) Subject to available funding, provide incentive programs and grants to local law enforcement agencies for utilizing federal resources and for entering into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; (2) Provide technical assistance to local governments and agencies for obtaining and qualifying for incentive programs and grant funds to utilize available federal resources and to enter into and implement such agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section; (3) Communicate information regarding the availability of federal resources and agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and the availability of related incentive programs and grant funds and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; (4) Provide technical assistance and information regarding the process for contacting federal agencies, utilizing federal resources, and entering into agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; and (5) Support state-wide campaigns and information programs in an effort to encourage every local law enforcement agency in this state to utilize federal resources and enter into agreements for the enforcement of state and federal immigration law."

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SECTION 12. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, is amended by revising Code Section 36-606, relating to issuance of local business licenses and evidence of state licensure, as follows:
"36-60-6. (a) Every private employer required to obtain a professional or business license under Title 43 that has five or more employees shall register with and utilize the federal employment eligibility verification system known as E-Verify for verification of the immigration status of newly hired employees. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with five or more employees. (a)(b) Before any county or municipal corporation issues a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person engaged in a profession or business required to be licensed by the state under Title 43, the person must shall provide evidence of such licensure to the appropriate agency of the county or municipal corporation that issues business licenses. No business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall be issued to any person subject to licensure under Title 43 without evidence of such licensure being presented. (c) Before any state agency, board, official, or employee issues or renews a professional or business license pursuant to Title 43, the person requesting such license shall provide evidence that he or she is authorized to use the federal employment eligibility verification system known as E-Verify or evidence that the provisions of this Code section do not apply. Evidence of such use or nonuse shall be in the form of a sworn affidavit attesting that he or she utilizes and will continue to utilize the employment eligibility verification system in accordance with federal regulations or that he or she employs fewer than five employees. The affidavit shall include when applicable the person's federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number and the date of authority for use. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with five or more employees. (d) Once an applicant for a professional or business license has submitted an affidavit with a federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, he or she shall not be authorized to submit a renewal application using a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, unless accompanied by a sworn document explaining the reason such applicant obtained a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number. (b)(e) Any person presenting false or misleading evidence of such state licensure shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person, including any government official or employee, knowingly acting in violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that any person who knowingly submits a false or misleading affidavit pursuant to this Code section shall be guilty of submitting a false

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document in violation of Code Section 16-10-20. It shall be a defense to a violation of this Code section that such person acted in good faith and made a reasonable attempt to comply with the requirements of this Code section. (f) The Attorney General shall be authorized to bring any criminal or civil action he or she deems necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 13. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising Code Section 42-4-14, relating to determination of nationality of a person charged with felony and confined in a jail facility, as follows:
"42-4-14. (a) When any person is confined, for any period, in the jail of a county or municipality or a jail operated by a regional jail authority in compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, a reasonable effort shall be made to determine the nationality of the person so confined. (b) If the prisoner is a foreign national charged with a felony, driving under the influence pursuant to Code Section 40-6-391, driving without being licensed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, or with a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall make When any foreign national is confined, for any period, in a county or municipal jail, a reasonable effort shall be made to verify that the prisoner such foreign national has been lawfully admitted to the United States and if lawfully admitted, that such lawful status has not expired. If verification of lawful status can not cannot be made from documents in the possession of the prisoner foreign national, verification shall be made within 48 hours through a query to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or other office or agency designated for that purpose by the United States Department of Homeland Security by the federal government. If the prisoner foreign national is determined not to be lawfully admitted to the United States to be an illegal alien, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall notify the United States Department of Homeland Security, or other office or agency designated for notification by the federal government. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to deny a person bond or from being released from confinement when such person is otherwise eligible for release; provided, however, that upon verification that any person confined in a jail is an illegal alien, such person may be detained, arrested, and transported as authorized by state and federal law. (d) The Georgia Sheriffs Association shall prepare and issue guidelines and procedures used to comply with the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 42-5-51, relating to reimbursement of counties for housing certain inmates, as follows:
"(c) After proper documentation is received from the clerk of the court, the department

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shall have 15 days to transfer an inmate under sentence to the place of confinement. If the inmate is not transferred within the 15 days, the department will shall reimburse the county, in a sum not less than $7.50 per day per inmate and in such an amount as may be appropriated for this purpose by the General Assembly, for the cost of the incarceration, commencing 15 days after proper documentation is received by the department from the clerk of the court; provided, however, that, subject to an appropriation of funds, local governing authorities that have entered into memorandums of understanding or agreement or that demonstrate continuous attempts to enter into memorandums of understanding or agreement with the federal government under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act shall receive an additional payment in the amount of 10 percent of the established rate paid for reimbursement for the confinement of state inmates in local confinement facilities. The reimbursement provisions of this Code section shall only apply to payment for the incarceration of felony inmates available for transfer to the department, except inmates under death sentence awaiting transfer after their initial trial, and shall not apply to inmates who were incarcerated under the custody of the commissioner at the time they were returned to the county jail for trial on additional charges or returned to the county jail for any other purposes, including for the purpose of a new trial."
SECTION 15. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising Code Section 45-10-28, relating to penalties for a violation of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 and civil actions by the Attorney General to collect penalties, as follows:
"45-10-28. (a)(1) Any appointed public official, agency head, or employee who violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26, or 50-36-1 shall be subject to: (A) Removal from office or employment; (B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (2) Any elected public official or agency head who violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26, or 50-36-1 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 4510-26 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.
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Attorney General. (c) As used in this Code section, the term 'agency head' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-15-71. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'public agency or employee' means any government, department, commission, committee, authority, board, or bureau of this state or any political subdivision of this state and any employee or official, whether appointed, elected, or otherwise employed by such governmental entities. (b) A resident of Georgia who is also a registered voter shall be authorized to file a complaint with the Attorney General for an alleged violation of Code Section 13-10-91, 36-80-23, or 50-36-1 by a public agency or employee. The Attorney General or his or her designee shall be authorized and empowered to conduct an investigation into the acts and practices of such public agency or employee. If, as a result of this investigation, the Attorney General finds that there is a reasonable basis to believe that one or more of the allegations in the complaint can be substantiated, he or she shall issue an opinion outlining the basis for his or her findings. Notice of the opinion shall be served on the applicable public agency and employee and the complainant. (c) If there is a finding by the Attorney General that a public agency or employee has violated or failed to abide by the provisions of Code Section 13-10-91, 36-80-23, or 5036-1, the Attorney General shall order the public agency or employee, or both, to conform to the requirements of the law and shall assess against the public agency or employee, or both, a civil penalty of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00 for each separate violation. The Attorney General shall collect the civil penalty and after retaining amounts for actual costs and attorney's fees incurred as a result of the investigation and litigation, if any, remit the same to the general fund. (d) Any public agency or employee objecting to the findings or penalty shall be entitled to appeal the same as provided for by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Such objection and request for a hearing shall be filed within 30 days of service of the notice of civil penalties. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall affect or preclude the right of any party to any recovery otherwise authorized by common law, statute, or rule. The Attorney General shall be authorized to bring any civil action against a public agency or employee that he or she deems necessary to enforce compliance with this Code section."
SECTION 17. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions for revenue and taxation, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-21.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:

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(1) 'Authorized employee' means any individual authorized for employment in the United States through any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment information of newly hired employees, commonly known as E-Verify. (2) 'Labor services' means the physical performance of services in this state. (b) On or after January 1, 2012, no wages or remuneration for labor services to an individual of $600.00 or more per annum may be claimed and allowed as a deductible business expense for state income tax purposes by a taxpayer unless such individual is an authorized employee. The provisions of this subsection shall apply whether or not an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 is issued in conjunction with the wages or remuneration. (c) This Code section shall not apply to any business domiciled in this state which is exempt from compliance with federal employment verification procedures under federal law. (d) This Code section shall not apply to any individual hired by the taxpayer prior to January 1, 2012. (e) This Code section shall not apply to any taxpayer where the individual being paid is not directly compensated or employed by said taxpayer. (f) This Code section shall not apply to wages or remuneration paid for labor services to any individual who holds and presents to the taxpayer a valid license or identification card issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services. (g) The commissioner shall be authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this Code section."
SECTION 18. Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-36-1, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, by renumbering paragraphs (1) through (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively, and by adding a new paragraph (1) to read as follows:
"(1) 'Agency head' means a director, commissioner, chairperson, mayor, councilmember, board member, sheriff, or other executive official, whether appointed or elected, responsible for establishing policy for a public employer."
SECTION 19. Said Code section of said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) An agency or political subdivision providing or administering a public benefit shall require every applicant for such benefit to:
(1) Provide at least one secure and verifiable document, as defined in Code Section

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50-36-2; and (2) Execute execute a signed and sworn affidavit verifying the applicant's lawful presence in the United States, which affidavit shall state:
(1)(A) The applicant is a United States citizen or legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older; or (2)(B) The applicant is a qualified alien or nonimmigrant under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, Title 8 U.S.C., as amended, 18 years of age or older lawfully present in the United States and provide the applicant's alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency."
SECTION 20. Said Code section of said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o) No employer, agency, or political subdivision shall be subject to lawsuit or liability arising from any act to comply with the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that the intentional and knowing failure of any agency head to abide by the provisions of this chapter shall:
(1) Be a violation of the code of ethics for government service established in Code Section 45-10-1 and subject such agency head to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28, including removal from office and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (2) Be a high and aggravated misdemeanor offense where such agency head acts to willfully violate the provisions of this Code section or acts so as to intentionally and deliberately interfere with the implementation of the requirements of this Code section. In addition to any other person authorized by law, the Attorney General shall have the authority to conduct a criminal and civil investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter by an agency or agency head and to bring a prosecution or civil action against an agency or agency head for all cases of violations under this chapter. In the event that an order is entered against an employer, the state shall be awarded attorney's fees and expenses of litigation incurred in bringing such an action and investigating such violation."
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-36-2. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agency or political subdivision' means any department, agency, authority, commission, or government entity of this state or any subdivision of this state. (2) 'Public official' means an elected or appointed official or an employee or an agent

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of an agency or political subdivision. (3) 'Secure and verifiable document' means a document issued by a state or federal jurisdiction or recognized by the United States government and that is verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security agencies. Secure and verifiable document shall not mean a Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad, matricula consular card, consular matriculation card, consular identification card, or similar identification card issued by a foreign government regardless of the holder's immigration status. (c) Unless required by federal law, on or after January 1, 2012, no agency or political subdivision shall accept, rely upon, or utilize an identification document for any official purpose that requires the presentation of identification by such agency or political subdivision or by federal or state law unless it is a secure and verifiable document. (d) Any person acting in willful violation of this Code section by knowingly accepting documents that are not secure and verifiable documents shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. (e) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A person reporting a crime; (2) An agency official accepting a crime report, conducting a criminal investigation, or assisting a foreign national to obtain a temporary protective order; (3) A person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; (4) A person providing emergency medical service; (5) A peace officer in the performance of the officer's official duties and within the scope of his or her employment; (6) Instances when a federal law mandates acceptance of a document; (7) A court, court official, or traffic violation bureau for the purpose of enforcing a citation, accusation, or indictment; or (8) An attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (f) Not later than August 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide and make public on the Department of Law's website a list of acceptable secure and verifiable documents. The list shall be reviewed and updated annually by the Attorney General."
SECTION 22. (a) If any provision or part of any provision of this Act or the application of the same is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Act or any other part of this Act than can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Act are severable. (b) The terms of this Act regarding immigration shall be construed to have the meanings consistent with such terms under federal immigration law. (c) The provisions of this Act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws governing immigration and civil rights.

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SECTION 23. Section 19 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012. The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the sections of this Act shall apply to offenses and violations occurring on or after their respective effective dates.

SECTION 24. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The President resumed the Chair.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved the previous question.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

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

N Albers

N Grant

N Murphy

N Balfour

N Hamrick

Y Orrock

N Bethel

Y Harbison

Y Ramsey

Y Brown

N Heath

N Rogers

N Bulloch

Y Henson

N Seabaugh

Y Butler

N Hill, Jack

Y Seay

N Butterworth

N Hill, Judson

N Shafer

N Carter, B

Hooks

Y Sims

Y Carter, J

N Jackson, B

N Staton

N Chance

Y Jackson, L

N Stone

N Cowsert

Y James

Y Stoner

N Crosby

N Jeffares

Y Tate

Y Davenport

Y Jones

Y Thompson, C

N Davis

N Ligon

Y Thompson, S

Y Fort

N Loudermilk

N Tippins

N Ginn

N McKoon

N Tolleson

N Goggans

N Millar

N Unterman

N Golden

N Miller

N Williams

N Gooch

N Mullis

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On the motion, the yeas were 18; nays 37, the motion lost, and the Senate did not

adjourn.

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

Y Albers

Y Grant

Y Murphy

Y Balfour

Y Hamrick

N Orrock

Y Bethel

Y Harbison

N Ramsey

N Brown

Y Heath

Y Rogers

Y Bulloch

N Henson

Y Seabaugh

N Butler

Y Hill, Jack

N Seay

Y Butterworth

Y Hill, Judson

Y Shafer

Y Carter, B

Y Hooks

Y Sims

N Carter, J

Y Jackson, B

Y Staton

Y Chance

N Jackson, L

Y Stone

Y Cowsert

N James

N Stoner

Y Crosby

Y Jeffares

N Tate

N Davenport

N Jones

N Thompson, C

N Davis

Y Ligon

Thompson, S

N Fort

Y Loudermilk

Y Tippins

Y Ginn

Y McKoon

Y Tolleson

Y Goggans

Y Millar

Y Unterman

Y Golden

Y Miller

Y Williams

Y Gooch

Y Mullis

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On the motion, the yeas were 39; nays 16, the motion prevailed, and the previous

question was ordered.

Senators Fort of the 39th, Brown of the 26th and Carter of the 42nd offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend the substitute to HB 87 (LC 35 2271S) by replacing lines 9 and 10 with the following: to amend

By deleting lines 365 through 411 and by redesignating Sections 10 through 24 as Sections 9 through 23, respectively.

By replacing "Section 19" with "Section 18" at the beginning of line 779.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

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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:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer
Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 36, and the Fort, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senators Carter of the 42nd and Stoner of the 6th offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:

Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to HB 87 (LC 35 2271S) by replacing lines 286 through 288 with the following:
(1) 'Another criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of any county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (3) 'Motor vehicle' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 40-1-1.

By replacing lines 316 through 322 with the following: (1) 'Another criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of any county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Harboring' or 'harbors' means any conduct that tends to substantially help an

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illegal alien to remain in the United States in violation of federal law but shall not include a person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; a person providing emergency medical service; or an attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (3) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law.
By replacing lines 344 through 346 with the following: (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Another criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of any county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law.
By replacing lines 369 through 371 as follows: (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of any county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 17, and the Carter of the 42nd, Stoner amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Bulloch of the 11th offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee Substitute to HB 87 (LC 35 2271S) by deleting lines 17 through 21 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal
By deleting lines 499 through 544 and redesignating Sections 13 through 24 as Sections as Sections 12 through 23, respectively.
By deleting "19" on line 779 and inserting in its place "18".
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 30, nays 20, and the Bulloch amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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Senators Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #4 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee Substitute to HB 87 (LC 35 2271S) by deleting lines 33 through 37 and inserting in lieu thereof: authorities from adopting immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,
By deleting lines 504 through 545 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "36-60-6. (a) Every private employer with more than ten employees shall register with and utilize the federal work authorization program, as defined by Code Section 13-10-90. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with more than ten employees. (b) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'employee' shall have the same meaning as set forth in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 48-13-5, provided that such person is also employed to work not less than 35 hours per week. (a)(c) Before any county or municipal corporation issues a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person engaged in a profession or business required to be licensed by the state under Title 43, the person must shall provide evidence of such licensure to the appropriate agency of the county or municipal corporation that issues business licenses. No business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall be issued to any person subject to licensure under Title 43 without evidence of such licensure being presented. (d) Before any county or municipal corporation issues or renews a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person, the person shall provide evidence that he or she is authorized to use the federal work authorization program or evidence that the provisions of this Code section do not apply. Evidence of such use shall be in the form of a sworn affidavit attesting that he or she utilizes the federal work authorization program in accordance with federal regulations or that he or she employs fewer than 11 employees. Whether an employer is exempt from using the federal work authorization program as required by this Code section shall be determined by the number of employees employed by such employer on January 1 of the year during which the affidavit is submitted. The affidavit shall include the person's federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number and the date of authority for use. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with more than ten employees. (e) Any county or municipal corporation issuing or renewing a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall provide to the Department of Audits and Accounts not later than December 31 of each

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year a report demonstrating that such county or municipality is acting in compliance with the provisions of this Code section. This annual report shall identify each license or certificate issued by the agency in the preceding 12 months and include the name of the person and business issued a license or other document and his or her federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number as provided in the affidavit submitted at the time of application. Subject to funding, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall annually conduct an audit of no fewer than 20 percent of such reporting agencies. (f) In order to assist private businesses and counties and municipal corporations in complying with the provisions of this Code section, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall provide a standardized form affidavit which may be used as acceptable evidence demonstrating use of the federal employment eligibility verification system or that the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section do not apply to the applicant. The form affidavit shall be posted by the Department of Audits and Accounts on the agency's official website no later than July 1, 2011. (g) Once an applicant for a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business has submitted an affidavit with a federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, he or she shall not be authorized to submit a renewal application using a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, unless accompanied by a sworn document explaining the reason such applicant obtained a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number. (b)(h) Any person presenting false or misleading evidence of such state licensure shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person, including any government official or employee, knowingly acting in violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that any person who knowingly submits a false or misleading affidavit pursuant to this Code section shall be guilty of submitting a false document in violation of Code Section 16-10-20. It shall be a defense to a violation of this Code section that such person acted in good faith and made a reasonable attempt to comply with the requirements of this Code section. (i) Documents required by this Code section may be submitted electronically, provided the submission complies with Chapter 12 of Title 10. (j) The Attorney General shall be authorized to conduct an investigation and bring any criminal or civil action he or she deems necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code section."
By deleting lines 656 through 686 and redesignating Sections 18 through 24 as Sections 17 through 23, respectively.
By deleting "19" on line 780 and replacing it with "18".

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Senator Bulloch of the 11th offered the following amendment #4a to the Rogers, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute:
Amend amendment # 4 to HB 87
by striking the word ten on line 10 and replacing it with " 25"
striking the word Ten on line 35 and replacing it with " 25"
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 39, nays 15, and the Bulloch amendment #4a to the Rogers, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Murphy of the 27th offered the following amendment #4b to the Rogers, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute:
Amend amendment # 4 to HB 87 by striking on line 47 "Department of Audits and Accounts" and replacing with "Attorney General"
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 32, nays 3, and the Murphy amendment #4b to the Rogers, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the amendment #4 as amended, the yeas were 24, nays 28, and the Rogers, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was lost.
The Bulloch amendment #4a and the Murphy amendment #4b were moot.
Senators Jones of the 10th, Henson of the 41st and Stoner of the 6th offered the following amendment #5 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Substitute to HB 87
by Delete "Section 16", Line 623 thru line 654 and renumber subsequent sections accordingly.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 29, and the Jones, et al. amendment #5 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd offered the following amendment #6 to the committee substitute:
Amend the committee substitute to HB 87
by adding on Line 292 of Page 9 a new subsection c to read as follows;

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Any person or persons furnishing false identifications, visa's or Social Security numbers shall be guilty of a felony punishable by not less than 5 nor more than 10 years in prison.

And by renumbering the remaining sections accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Brown of the 26th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller Y Mullis

N Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 33, and the Thompson of the 33rd amendment #6 to the committee substitute was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers

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Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 17.

HB 87, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 415. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 415:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public

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officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to provide for a short title; to provide for state-wide compilation and distribution of the state-wide master jury list by the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to eliminate forced balancing of county jury pools by race, gender, and ethnicity for the purpose of complying with the United States and Georgia Constitutions and the Unified Appeal process; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to change eligibility requirements for grand jurors; to provide that the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia assist county boards of jury commissioners with jury matters; to provide for the methodology for county boards of jury commissioners to obtain county master jury lists; to prohibit public disclosure of jury source lists except under certain circumstances; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud and related offenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that it shall be unlawful to willfully and knowingly sell, purchase, install, transfer, or possess in this state any automated sales suppression device or zapper or phantom-ware; to provide for penalties and civil remedies; to provide that such devices and software are contraband; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011."
SECTION 1-2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-6-50.2, relating to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia, as follows:
"(d) The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia shall be a legal entity and an agency of the State of Georgia; shall have perpetual existence; may contract; may own property; may accept funds, grants, and gifts from any public or private source for use in defraying the expenses of the council; may adopt and use an official seal; may establish a principal office; may employ such administrative or clerical personnel as may be necessary and appropriate to fulfill its necessary duties; shall establish, maintain, and revise the state-wide master jury list as provided in Chapter 12 of this title; shall distribute to the board of jury commissioners of each county the county

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master jury list as provided in Chapter 12 of this title; and shall have other powers, privileges, and duties as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper fulfillment of its purposes and duties."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-61, relating to duties of clerks generally, by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (18), by striking the period and inserting "; and" at the end of paragraph (19), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(20) To keep an automated, computer based jury management system that facilitates the maintenance of the county master jury list pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of this title unless this duty is delegated to a jury clerk as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-11 or subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-6-89, relating to additional remuneration for certain services, as follows:
"15-6-89. In addition to the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-6-88 or any other salary provided by any applicable general or local law, each clerk of the superior court of any county who also serves as clerk of a state court, city court, juvenile court, or civil court under any applicable general or local law of this state or who performs duties pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-1 15-12-1.1 shall receive for his or her services in such other court a salary of not less than $323.59 per month, to be paid from the funds of the county. In the event any such court for which a clerk of the superior court is serving as clerk is abolished, the clerk of the superior court shall not be entitled to any salary heretofore received for service in such court."
SECTION 1-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-1, relating to exemptions from jury duty, and by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Array' means the body of persons subject to voir dire from which the final jury and alternate jurors are selected. (2) 'Choose' or 'chosen' means the act of randomly selecting potential jurors from the county master jury list in a manner that does not deliberately or systematically exclude identifiable and distinct groups from the venire. (3) 'Clerk' means the clerk of the superior court or a jury clerk if one is appointed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-11 or subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23. (4) 'Council' means the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia. (5) 'County master jury list' means a list compiled by the council of names of persons,

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including their addresses, city of residence, dates of birth, and gender, eligible for jury service. (6) 'Defer' means a postponement of a person's jury service until a later date. (7) 'Excuse' means the grant of a person's request for temporary exemption from jury service. (8) 'Inactivate' means removing a person's name and identifying information who has been identified on the county master jury list as a person who is permanently prevented from being chosen as a trial or grand juror because such person is statutorily ineligible or incompetent to serve as a juror. (9) 'Jury commissioner' means a member of a county board of jury commissioners. (10) 'State-wide master jury list' means a comprehensive master list that identifies every person of this state who can be determined to be prima facie qualified to serve as a juror. (11) 'Venire' means the list of persons summoned to serve as jurors for a particular term of court.
15-12-1.1. (a)(1) Any person who shows that he or she will be engaged during his or her term of jury duty in work necessary to the public health, safety, or good order or who shows other good cause why he or she should be exempt from jury duty may be have his or her jury service deferred or excused by the judge of the court to which he or she has been summoned or by some other person who has been duly appointed by order of the chief judge to excuse jurors. Such a person may exercise such authority only after the establishment by court order of guidelines governing excuses. Any order of appointment shall provide that, except for permanently mentally or physically disabled persons, all excuses shall be deferred to a date and time certain within that term or the next succeeding term or shall be deferred as set forth in the court order. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of requesting a deferral of or excusal from jury service pursuant to this subsection. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is a full-time student at a college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary school who, during the period of time the student is enrolled and taking classes or exams, requests to be excused or deferred from jury duty shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child six years of age or younger, who executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such person is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child six years of age or younger and stating that such person has no reasonably available alternative child care, and who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this subsection. (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is a primary teacher in a home study program as defined in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-

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690 who, during the period of time the person is teaching, requests to be excused or deferred from jury duty and executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such person is the primary teacher in a home study program and stating that such person has no reasonably available alternative for the child or children in the home study program shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. (5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is the primary unpaid caregiver for a person over the age of six; who executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such primary caregiver is responsible for the care of a person with such physical or cognitive limitations that he or she is unable to care for himself or herself and cannot be left unattended and that the primary caregiver has no reasonably available alternative to provide for the care; and who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. Any person seeking the exemption shall furnish to the court, in addition to the aforementioned affidavit, a statement of a physician, or other medical provider, supporting the affidavit's statements related to the medical condition of the person with physical or cognitive limitations. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of this paragraph. (b) Any person who is 70 years of age or older shall be entitled to request that the board of jury commissioners to remove such person's name from the jury list of clerk excuse such person from jury service in the county. Upon such request, the board of jury commissioners shall be authorized and directed to remove the person's name from the jury list inactivate such person. The request for excusal shall be made to the board or its clerk in writing and shall be accompanied by an affidavit giving providing the person's name, age, and such other information as the board may require. The board of jury commissioners of each county shall make available affidavit forms for the purposes of this subsection. (c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term:
(A) 'Ordered military duty' means 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 which requires a service member to be at least 50 miles from his or her home. (B) 'Service member' means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States Armed armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard who was on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer. (2) Any service member on ordered military duty and or the spouse of any such service member who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty upon presentation of either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer of such duty a valid military identification card and execution of an affidavit in the form required by the court for deferral or excusal under this paragraph. (d) The court shall notify the clerk of its excuse or deferment of a person's jury service."

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SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-3, relating to terms of service on jury, as follows:
"15-12-3. No person shall be compellable to serve on the grand or trial jury of the superior court or on any jury in other courts for more than four weeks in any year. No person shall be allowed to serve on the trial jury of the superior court or as tales juror in any criminal case or on any jury in other courts for more than four weeks in any one year unless he or she is actually engaged in the trial of a case when the four weeks expire, in which case he or she shall be discharged as soon as the case is decided."
SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-4, relating to ineligibility of juror to serve at next succeeding term of court, as follows:
"15-12-4. (a) Any juror person who has served as a grand or trial juror at any session of the superior or state courts, state courts, or city courts shall be ineligible for duty as a juror at the next succeeding term of the court in which he such person has previously served but shall be eligible to serve at the next succeeding term of court for a different level of court. Nothing contained in this subsection shall prevent any trial juror from serving as a grand juror at the next term of the superior court of his county. This subsection shall not apply to any court in any county wherein the grand jury box contains not exceeding 100 names and the trial jury box contains not exceeding 350 names. (b) In addition to any other qualifications provided under this chapter, no person shall be qualified to serve as a juror under this chapter unless that person is a citizen of the United States. When the name of any juror who is disqualified by subsection (a) of this Code section is drawn, the same shall not be recorded as a juror but shall be returned to the box from which it was drawn; and the drawing shall be continued until the jury is secured."
SECTION 1-8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-7, relating to compensation of court bailiffs and expense allowance for jurors to be fixed by the grand jury, as follows:
"(2) An expense allowance for jurors in the superior courts of such counties for the next succeeding year, such expense allowance not to be less than $5.00 nor to exceed $50.00 per diem. The same expense allowance shall be allowed to jurors of the several state courts and special courts as is allowed jurors in the superior court of the county in which the state or special court is located. The expense allowance of tales jurors shall be the same as that of a regularly drawn trial juror; and"
SECTION 1-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-9, relating to expense allowance of jurors who appear but are not sworn, as follows:

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"15-12-9. The grand and trial jurors who are drawn for service and persons who appear in answer to the summons for trial or grand jury service shall receive the expense allowance for the day of their appearance even if they are not sworn as jurors."
SECTION 1-10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-10, relating to juror's failure to appear, as follows:
"15-12-10. If any person is drawn as a juror and duly summoned to appear as such a juror at court, or summoned as a tales juror, and neglects or refuses to appear, or if any juror absents himself or herself without leave of the court, said neglect, refusal, or absence may, after notice and hearing, be punished as contempt of court."
SECTION 1-11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-11, relating to appointment of court personnel in certain counties, as follows:
"15-12-11. (a) In all counties having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census, the judges of the superior court of such counties, by a majority vote of all of them, shall have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court. The appointments to such positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by the judges without regard to any other system or rules, such personnel to serve at the pleasure of the judges. The salaries and expenses of the personnel and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of the personnel shall be as prescribed by the judges. (b) All prospective Prospective jurors in all counties may be required to answer written questionnaires, as may be determined and submitted by the judges of such counties, concerning their qualifications as jurors. In propounding the court's questions, the judges court may consider the suggestions of counsel. In the court's questionnaire and during voir dire examination, judges should ensure that the privacy of prospective jurors is reasonably protected and that the questioning by counsel is consistent with the purpose of the voir dire process. (c) Juror questionnaires shall be confidential and shall be exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Code Section 50-18-70; provided, however, that jury questionnaires shall be provided to the court and to the parties at any stage of the proceedings, including pretrial, trial, appellate, or post-conviction proceedings, and shall be made a part of the record under seal. The information disclosed to a party pursuant to this subsection shall only be used by the parties for purposes of pursuing a claim, defense, or other issue in the case.

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(c)(d) In the event any prospective juror fails or refuses to answer the questionnaire, the jury clerk shall report the failure or refusal to the court together with the facts concerning the same, and the court shall have such jurisdiction as is provided by law for subpoena, attachment, and contempt powers. (d)(e) This Code section shall be supplemental to other provisions of law, with a view toward efficient and orderly handling of jury selection and the administration of justice."
SECTION 1-12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-20, relating to the board of jury commissioners, as follows:
"15-12-20. (a) In each county, there shall be a six-member board of jury commissioners, whose appointed by the chief judge of the superior court. The members of such board shall be discreet persons who are not practicing attorneys at law nor or county officers, who shall be appointed by the chief judge of the superior court. (b) Absent promulgation of a court rule pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section specifying a lesser number, the board of jury commissioners shall be composed of six members. When the board is composed of six members, on the first appointment two shall be appointed for two years, two for four years, and two for six years. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of six years. The first appointments to the board shall be fixed in such a manner that not more than two members' terms shall expire during any calendar year. The chief judge shall adjust the composition and terms of members of the board in office if more than two members' terms expire during any calendar year. Successors to members of the board originally appointed shall be appointed for a term of six years. No person who has served for more than three years as a jury commissioner shall be eligible or shall be appointed to succeed himself or herself as a member of the board of jury commissioners. (c) In any county the chief judge of the superior court may establish by court rule duly published and filed a board of jury commissioners composed of not less than three nor more than five members. In counties in which the numerical composition of the board has been established by court rule, the first appointments to the board shall be fixed in such a manner that not more than one member's term shall expire during any calendar year. The chief judge shall adjust the composition and terms of members of the board in office at the time of the publication of the court rule. Successors to members of the board originally appointed under the provisions of a court rule shall be appointed for a term of six years. (d) In all cases, the The chief judge shall have the right authority to remove the jury commissioners at any time, in his discretion, for cause and appoint successors. However, no person who has served for more than three years as a jury commissioner shall be eligible or shall be appointed to succeed himself as a member of the board of jury commissioners."

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SECTION 1-13. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23, relating to the clerk of board of jury commissioners, as follows:
"(b)(1) In all counties of this state having a population of not less than 183,000 and not more than 216,000 according to the United States decennial census for 1990 or any such future census where the chief superior court judge of the county had the power to appoint a jury clerk on January 1, 2011, the chief judge of the superior court of such counties shall continue to have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court, and the appointments to these positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by said judge without regard to any other system or rules, said personnel to serve at the pleasure of said judge, and the salaries and expenses thereof, and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court, and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of said personnel shall be as prescribed by said judge. (2) All prospective jurors in such counties shall be required to answer questionnaires as may be determined and submitted by said chief judge of such counties concerning their qualifications as jurors. (3) In the event any such person fails or refuses to answer such questionnaire, the aforesaid jury clerk shall report such failure or refusal to the court, together with the facts concerning the same, and the court shall have such jurisdiction as is now provided by law for subpoena, attachment, and contempt powers. (4) This subsection shall be in addition and supplemental to other provisions provided by law, with a view toward efficient and orderly handling of jury selection and the administration of justice."
SECTION 1-14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-24, relating to compensation of jury commissioners and clerk, as follows:
"15-12-24. Jury commissioners shall receive $50.00 for each day's service in per diem for revising the county master jury lists, to be paid from funds from the county treasury. The clerk of the board shall receive $50.00 to be paid in like manner. The chief judge of the superior court of the judicial circuit in which the county lies shall have the right, subject to the approval of the governing authority of the county, to increase the compensation provided by this Code section for the jury commissioners and clerk in an amount not exceeding $100.00 for each day's service per diem, to be paid in like manner."
SECTION 1-15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40, relating to compilation, maintenance, and revision of jury list, as follows:
"15-12-40. (a) Nonmechanical procedure.
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court, the board of jury commissioners shall compile, maintain, and revise a trial jury list of upright and intelligent citizens of the county to serve as trial jurors and a grand jury list of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens of the county to serve as grand jurors. In composing the trial jury list, the board of jury commissioners shall select a fairly representative cross section of the intelligent and upright citizens of the county. In composing the grand jury list, the board of jury commissioners shall select a fairly representative cross section of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens of the county. In carrying out revisions of the trial jury list and grand jury list on or after July 1, 2002, the board of jury commissioners shall make use of all of the following:
(A) A list of all residents of the county who are the holders of drivers' licenses or personal identification cards issued by the Department of Driver Services pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40; and the Department of Driver Services shall periodically make such a list available to the board of jury commissioners of each county; (B) The registered voters list in the county; and (C) Any other list of persons resident in the county as may be deemed appropriate by the board of jury commissioners. The Department of Driver Services shall provide a list, which includes the name, address, date of birth, gender, driver's license or personal identification card number issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the Department of Driver Services for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, racial and ethnic information, to the board of jury commissioners of each county. No jury list compiled prior to July 1, 2002, shall be rendered invalid by the use of or a failure to make use of the sources specified in this Code section; but each revision of the jury list on or after that date shall make use of all such sources to the extent actually available to the board of jury commissioners. (2) The grand jury list shall not exceed two-fifths of the number of citizens on the county's most recent trial jury list. (3) Once filed, the lists so created shall constitute the body of trial and grand jurors for the county, respectively. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no new names shall be added to either list until those names originally selected have been completely exhausted or until a revised list has been properly created. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. (1) In any county using a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechanical or electronic means in conformance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-42, the board of jury commissioners shall compile and maintain a trial jury list and a grand jury list in conformance with paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (2) Once the trial or grand jury lists, or both, are established, the board of jury commissioners may revise such lists from time to time by adding new names to the lists, correcting names and other data on the lists, and deleting names from the lists by

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reason of death or other legal cause. (3) The trial jury box for the county shall be taken from the trial jury list established by the board of jury commissioners, and the grand jury box for the county shall be taken from the grand jury list established by the board of jury commissioners. The information contained in the trial and grand jury boxes shall be stored in a security data processing storage bank from which all trial or grand juries in the county shall be selected as provided in the plan adopted pursuant to Code Section 15-12-42. (4) The number of citizens in the grand jury box shall be established by the board of jury commissioners but shall contain, as a minimum, a number equal to four times the number of grand jurors required to be drawn in the county annually, but not to exceed 5,000 grand jurors. (5) At each selection of trial or grand jurors, the computer shall be programmed to scan the entire appropriate jury box under the formula and plan adopted by the court pursuant to Code Section 15-12-42. (6) In any county utilizing a plan for the selection of persons for the trial and grand jury boxes by mechanical or electronic means in conformance with paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-42, the trial or grand jury box for the county may be compiled from the trial or grand jury list of the county by mechanical or electronic means as provided for in the plan. (c) Other disposition or transfer. In any county in which more than 70 percent of the population of the county according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census resides on property of the United States government which is exempt from taxation by this state, the population of the county for the purpose of this Code section shall be deemed to be the total population of the county minus the population of the county which resides on property of the United States government other than persons who reside on property of the United States government within such county who are registered voters according to the official registered voters list of the county as most recently revised by the county board of registrars or other county election officials and any persons who reside on property of the United States government within such county who are not registered voters and who have requested in writing to the board of jury commissioners that their names be included on the list from which citizens are selected to serve as jurors and grand jurors by the board of jury commissioners. (d) Assistance of the Administrative Office of the Courts. (1) The Administrative Office of the Courts may assist the clerk of the superior court or the jury clerk, whichever is applicable, by providing a list of county citizens who the Administrative Office of the Courts certifies are prima facie eligible persons for consideration as jurors on the traverse and grand jury pools. (2) The Department of Driver Services shall provide the Administrative Office of the Courts the list required by subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of this Code section and the information set forth in the undesignated text of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (3) The Secretary of State shall provide the Administrative Office of the Courts the

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list of registered voters and list of convicted felons. (e) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-16. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40.1, relating to the requirement of United States citizenship, as follows:
"15-12-40.1. In addition to any other qualifications provided under this article, no person shall be qualified to serve as a juror under this article unless that person is a citizen of the United States. (a) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, the council shall compile a state-wide master jury list. The council shall facilitate updating of all information relative to jurors on the state-wide master jury list and county master jury lists. (b) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, upon the council's request, the Department of Driver Services shall provide the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts a list, which includes the name, address, city of residence, date of birth, gender, driver's license or personal identification card number issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the Department of Driver Services for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, racial and ethnic information. The Department of Driver Services shall also provide the address, effective date, document issue date, and document expiration date; shall indicate whether the document is a driver's license or a personal identification card; and shall exclude persons whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked due to a felony conviction. Such lists shall be in electronic format as required by the council. (c) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, upon request by the council, the Secretary of State shall provide to the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts, without cost, the list of registered voters, including the voter's date of birth, gender, race, social security number, driver's license number, and when it is available, the voter's ethnicity. It shall also be the duty of the Secretary of State to provide the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts, in electronic format, with a copy of the lists of persons:
(1) Who have been convicted of felonies in state or federal courts who have not had their civil rights restored or who have been declared mentally incompetent; and (2) Whose voting rights have been removed which are provided to the county board of registrars by the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 21-2-231. (d) Each county's board of jury commissioners shall obtain its county master jury list from the council. The council shall disseminate, in electronic format, a county master jury list to the respective counties' boards of jury commissioners once each calendar year. The council shall determine the fee to be assessed each county board of jury commissioners for such list, provided that such fee shall not exceed 3 per name on the

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list. The council shall invoice each county board of jury commissioners upon the delivery of the county master jury list, and the county board of jury commissioners shall remit payment within 30 days of the invoice. (e) In each county, upon court order, the clerk shall choose a random list of persons from the county master jury list to comprise the venire."
SECTION 1-17. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40.2, relating to the list of convicted felons and mentally ill provided to the board of jury commissioners, as follows:
"15-12-40.2. It shall be the duty of the county board of registrars to provide the board of jury commissioners with a copy of the lists of persons who have been convicted of felonies in state or federal courts or who have been declared mentally incompetent and whose voting rights have been removed, which lists are provided to the county board of registrars by the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 21-2-231. Upon receipt of such list, it shall be the duty of the board of jury commissioners to remove such names from the trial and grand jury lists and to mail a notice of such action and the reason therefor to the last known address of such persons by first-class mail. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-18. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-41, relating to order of revision of jury list, as follows:
"15-12-41. On failure of the commissioners of any county to revise the jury list as provided in Code Section 15-12-40, the judge of the superior court of the county shall order the revision made at such time as he or she may direct. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-19. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-42, relating to selection of jurors, as follows:
"15-12-42. (a) Nonmechanical procedure.
(1) The jury commissioners shall place tickets containing all the names of grand jurors in a box to be provided at public expense, which box shall contain compartments marked number 'one' and number 'two,' from which grand jurors shall be drawn; the commissioners shall place the tickets containing all the names of trial jurors in a separate box from which trial jurors shall be drawn, the box having two separate compartments similar in design to the grand jurors' box. The tickets with the jurors' names shall be placed in compartment number 'one.' When each ticket is drawn and the name thereon is recorded on the proper form or list, the ticket so drawn shall be placed in compartment number 'two.' Only when all the tickets have been drawn

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from compartment number 'one' may the process of drawing jurors' names from compartment number 'two' begin, and then only when all the tickets have been drawn from compartment number 'two' may the process of drawing jurors' names from compartment number 'one' begin again. (2) There shall only be one trial jury box for each county, that being the trial jury box prepared for the use of the superior court of each county. (3) All trial jurors' names for use in any court in the county shall be drawn from the one trial jury box. The judge of any court shall draw the jurors' names as the need for the services of jurors shall arise in his or her court. The judge of any court held outside of the county courthouse using the trial jury box shall draw his or her juries in the courthouse and in the presence of the clerk or a deputy clerk of the superior court. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. (1) In lieu of the procedure set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section, the chief judge of the superior court in any county having facilities available for the implementation of this subsection, with the concurrence of the other judge or judges of the superior court, may establish a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors in such county by mechanical or electronic means. The plan shall be established by a duly published and filed rule of the court. The clerk of the superior court, as clerk of the board of jury commissioners, shall implement and maintain the jury selection process established by the plan. (2) The plan:
(A) Shall provide for a fair, impartial, and objective method of selecting persons for jury service with the aid of mechanical or electronic equipment, using the jury boxes compiled in accordance with Code Section 15-12-40; (B) Shall contain adequate safeguards relative to the creation, handling, maintenance, processing, and storage of magnetic tapes, data banks, and other materials and records used in the selection process; (C) Shall contain such other regulations and guidelines as are necessary to fully implement this subsection and to facilitate the use of the plan for the selection of persons for jury service by all of the courts in such county; and (D) May be amended from time to time as necessary to keep the entire jury selection process updated. (3) In any county in which a plan has been established under this subsection such plan shall conform as nearly as practicable to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section. However, where the computer data storage cell is used as the jury box, the provisions contained in such paragraphs shall not apply. (4) In any county having facilities available for the implementation of this subsection, the chief judge of the superior court, with the concurrence of the other judge or judges of the superior court, may establish a plan by a duly published and filed rule of court for the trial and grand jury boxes for the county to be taken from the trial or grand jury lists established by the board of jury commissioners by mechanical or electronic procedures. Such plan: (A) Shall provide for a fair, impartial, and objective method of selecting persons for

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inclusion in the trial or grand jury box with the aid of mechanical or electronic equipment and for a system of allowing jurors the greatest opportunity to serve, using the jury lists compiled by the board of jury commissioners in accordance with Code Section 15-12-40; (B) Shall contain adequate safeguards relative to the creation, handling, maintenance, processing, and storage of magnetic tapes, data banks, and other materials and records used in the process of composing and maintaining the trial and grand jury boxes; (C) Shall contain such other regulations and guidelines as are necessary to fully implement this subsection; and (D) May be amended from time to time as necessary to keep the trial and grand jury box composition process updated. (c) Contract for mechanical or electronic juror selection. A county utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors may, under proper court rule, contract for the drawing of their respective trial and grand jurors with any entity with which a county may contract under Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I, subparagraph (a) of the Constitution and with any private business or entity within this state, but any such contract shall ensure that proper safeguards are maintained as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section. The drawing may be held outside of the county so contracting by a judge of the circuit or his or her designee upon proper posting and advertising in the county legal organ of the rule of court allowing this service to be performed for the county. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-20. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-43, relating to jury list book or computer printout, as follows:
"15-12-43. (a) The clerk of the superior court shall make out, in a book, lists of the names contained in the grand jury box and in the trial jury box, respectively, alphabetically arranged, and shall place the book in his or her office after the lists therein have been certified by the clerk and commissioners to contain, respectively, all the names placed in the jury boxes. (b) In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of trial and grand jurors, a computer printout, alphabetically arranged, shall constitute the official jury list. The clerk of the superior court shall bind such list after it has been certified by the clerk and the jury commissioners to contain, respectively, all of the names in the electronic data cell comprising the jury boxes. (c) Each time the jury box is updated by the board of jury commissioners, an amended list shall be made out by the clerk showing all changes contained in the subsequent list. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."

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SECTION 1-21. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-43.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, upon the request of a party or his or her attorney, the clerk shall make available for review by such persons the county master jury list."
SECTION 1-22. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-44, relating to procedures on loss or destruction of jury box or jury list, as follows:
"15-12-44. (a) Nonmechanical procedure. When the jury list and jury box, or either, are lost or destroyed between the time of drawing juries and the beginning of the term for which the drawing was made, or before the service of the precepts on the persons named therein, the chief judge of the circuit in which such loss or destruction occurs, immediately on being informed thereof, shall issue an order to the jury commissioners of the county to meet at the county site and prepare a list of citizens eligible to serve as jurors under the Constitution of the state, which list shall contain the names of not less than two-thirds of the upright and intelligent citizens of the county. From this list the commissioners shall select a sufficient number, not exceeding two-fifths of the whole, taking for this purpose the names of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens, and, from the list so selected, shall at once proceed to draw 30 names of persons to serve as grand jurors at the next term of the court. From the remaining threefifths of the names on the list, the commissioners shall then proceed to draw, in the same manner, not less than 36 to serve as trial jurors at the next term of the court. When the drawings have been completed, the commissioners shall immediately make out and deliver to the clerk of the superior court correct lists of the grand and trial jurors so drawn, and the clerk shall at once deliver to the sheriff, or to the coroner in case the sheriff shall be disqualified, proper precepts containing the names of the persons drawn to serve as grand and trial jurors, respectively, to be served personally, as required by law. The persons so drawn and served, if otherwise eligible, shall be competent to serve as jurors during the term for which they were drawn, without regard to the time of the preparation of the list, the drawing of the jurors, or the date of the service of the venire on the persons whose names are contained therein. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, all the information contained on the jury lists and in the jury box shall be recorded on microfilm and stored in the vault by the superior court clerk. In the event the information in the storage cell is destroyed or otherwise lost, the microfilm shall be used to reprogram the computer and to create a new storage cell. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."

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SECTION 1-23. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-44.1. The state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists shall be safeguarded against catastrophic, routine, or any other form of loss or destruction, and on and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the council shall develop, implement, and provide a state-wide system to ensure that jury data for all counties of this state shall be systematically preserved in perpetuity and that all jury list data can be restored in the event of loss."
SECTION 1-24. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-45, relating to loss or destruction of precepts, as follows:
"15-12-45. (a) In case the precepts containing the names of grand and trial jurors drawn for any term of the court, or either of such precepts, are lost or destroyed before the persons named in them, or in either of them, have been served and there is no record or official list of the names contained in the original precepts so lost or destroyed, the jury commissioners of the county shall meet immediately on being informed of such loss or destruction and shall draw and deliver to the clerk of the court lists of the jurors so drawn. The clerk shall forthwith prepare and deliver to the proper officer new precepts to be served personally. The persons so drawn, listed, and served, if otherwise competent under the Constitution of this state, shall be competent and compellable to serve as jurors for the term for which they were drawn, without regard to the date of the drawing and delivering of the lists to the clerk or the date of the issuing or service of the precepts. (b) In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-44 shall be applied in the event the precepts described in subsection (a) of this Code section are lost or destroyed prior to service on the persons named therein. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-25. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-46, relating to adjournment of term pending drawing of jurors, as follows:
"15-12-46. If juries have not been drawn chosen for any regular term of the superior court and there is not sufficient time for drawing choosing and summoning prospective jurors to serve at the regular term, the judge of the superior court for the county in which the failure has occurred, by order passed at chambers, may adjourn the court to another day, may require the requisite number of prospective grand and trial jurors to be summoned, and may enforce their attendance at the term so called."

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SECTION 1-26. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-60, relating to qualifications of grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-60. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, all citizens of this state 18 years of age or older who are not incompetent because of mental illness or mental retardation, and who have resided in the county for at least six months preceding the time of service, and who are the most experienced, upright, and intelligent persons are shall be qualified and liable to serve as grand jurors unless otherwise exempted by law. (b) The following persons are incompetent shall not be eligible to serve as grand jurors:
(1) Any person who holds any elective office in state or local government or who has held any such office within a period of two years preceding the time of service as a grand juror; and (2) Any person who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned or had his or her civil rights restored."
SECTION 1-27. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-61, relating to number of grand jurors, as follows:
"(b) The grand jury shall be authorized to request the foreman or clerk foreperson of the previous grand jury to appear before it for the purpose of reviewing and reporting the actions of the immediately preceding grand jury if the succeeding grand jury determines that such service would be beneficial. While serving a succeeding grand jury, the foreman or clerk foreperson of the immediately preceding grand jury shall receive the same compensation as do other members of the grand jury. Any person serving as foreman or clerk foreperson of a grand jury and then being requested to report to an immediately succeeding grand jury shall not be eligible to again serve as a grand juror during for one year following the conclusion of such earlier service."
SECTION 1-28. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-62, relating to selection of grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-62. (a) The judges of the superior courts, at the close of each term, in open court, shall unlock the box and break the seal and shall cause to be drawn from compartment number 'one' not less than 18 nor more than 75 names to serve as grand jurors at the next term of the court, all of which names shall be deposited in compartment number 'two.' When all the names have been drawn out of compartment number 'one,' then the drawing shall commence from compartment number 'two,' and the tickets shall be returned to number 'one,' and so on alternately. No name so deposited in the box shall, on any pretense whatever, be thrown out of it or destroyed except when it is satisfactorily shown to the judge that the juror is dead, removed out of the county, or

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otherwise disqualified by law. (b) In those counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply. Rather, the judges of the superior court shall draw a grand jury from the 'electronic jury box' in the same manner and under the same plan that trial juries are drawn. They shall draw not less than 18 nor more than 75 names to serve as grand jurors at the next term of court. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-29. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-62.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the clerk shall choose a sufficient number of persons to serve as grand jurors. The clerk, not less than 20 days before the commencement of each term of court at which a regular grand jury is impaneled, shall issue summonses by mail to the persons chosen for grand jury service. The clerk shall choose grand jurors in the manner specified by and in accordance with the rules adopted by the Supreme Court."
SECTION 1-30. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-63, relating to separate drawings for each week authorized, as follows:
"15-12-63. When the superior court is held for longer than one week, the presiding judge may draw separate panels of grand jurors direct the clerk to choose separate grand juries for each week if, in his opinion, the public interest requires it."
SECTION 1-31. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-64, relating to procedure where judge has failed to draw grand jury, as follows:
"15-12-64. Whenever from any cause the judge fails to draw a grand jury as provided in Code Section 15-12-62, the judge of the probate court of the county in which such failure occurred, together with the jury commissioners and the clerk of the superior court, shall meet at the courthouse at least 20 days prior to the next ensuing term of the court, whether such term is a regular or special term, and then and there shall draw grand jurors to serve at that term, which proceedings shall be duly entered by the clerk on the minutes of the court and shall be signed by the judge of the probate court. This Code section shall stand repealed reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-32. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-65, relating to service of summons, as follows:

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"15-12-65. (a) Counties utilizing nonmechanical selection procedures. Within 30 days after the grand jurors have been drawn by a judge of the superior court or within five days after they have been drawn by the judge of the probate court and the commissioners as provided in Code Section 15-12-64, the clerk of the superior court shall issue and deliver to the sheriff or his or her deputy a precept containing the names of the persons drawn as grand jurors. Upon the receipt of the precept, the sheriff or his or her deputy shall cause the persons whose names are therein written to be served personally or by leaving the summons at their most notorious places of residence at least ten days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend; provided, however, the sheriff may, in his or her discretion, serve the persons whose names appear on the precept by sending the summons by certified United States mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, addressed to their most notorious places of abode at least 15 days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation. (b) Counties utilizing mechanical or electronic selection procedures. In those counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, the sheriff of the county may authorize the clerk in writing to mail all summonses by first-class mail addressed to the jurors' most notorious places of abode at least 25 days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation. This subsection shall in no way affect the provisions for drawing jurors and the service upon jurors by other courts in the county. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-33. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-65.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the clerk shall be authorized to mail all summonses by first-class mail addressed to the prospective jurors' most notorious places of abode at least 25 days prior to the date of the court the prospective jurors shall attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation."
SECTION 1-34. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-66, relating to tales jurors, as follows:
"15-12-66. When from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the panel of jurors, the judge shall draw tales jurors from the jury boxes of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon the jurors so drawn. When the sheriff or his or her deputy is disqualified to summon tales jurors,

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they may be summoned by the coroner or such other person as the judge may appoint. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-35. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-66.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the panel of jurors, the clerk shall choose prospective trial jurors from the county master jury list and summon the jurors so chosen."
SECTION 1-36. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 15-1282, relating to change of venue in criminal grand jury investigation, as follows:
"(a) The judges of the superior courts are authorized and empowered to transfer the investigation by a grand jury from the county where the crime was committed to the grand jury in any other county in the this state when it appears that a qualified grand jury cannot be had for the purpose of such investigation in the county where the crime was committed. The grand jury box county master jury list shall be exhausted in trying to secure a qualified jury before a transfer of the investigation shall be made, unless the accused consents to a transfer." "(d) The sheriff and the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the crime was committed shall be qualified and authorized to perform the duties of such officers in the same manner as if there had been no change of venue. Any order or summons issued in connection with the investigation or trial shall be as binding as if no change of venue had been made."
SECTION 1-37. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-100, relating to the procedure for impaneling special grand jury, as follows:
"(b) Until 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the The chief judge of the superior court of the county shall submit the question of impaneling a special grand jury to the judges of the superior court of the county and, if a majority of the total number of the judges vote in favor of impaneling a special grand jury, the members of a special grand jury shall be drawn in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-62. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the chief judge of the superior court of the county shall submit the question of impaneling a special grand jury to the judges of the superior court of the county and, if a majority of the total number of the judges vote in favor of impaneling a special grand jury, the members of a special grand jury shall be chosen in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-62.1. Any special grand jury shall consist of not less than 16 nor more than 23 persons. The foreman foreperson of any special grand jury shall be selected in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-67."

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SECTION 1-38. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-120, relating to selection and summoning of trial jurors, as follows:
"15-12-120. Trial juries shall be selected as provided in Code Sections 15-12-40 and 15-12-42. At the same time and in the same manner that grand juries are drawn, the judge of the superior court shall draw names to serve as trial jurors for the trial of civil and criminal cases in the court. Such trial jurors shall be summoned in the same manner as is provided in Code Section 15-12-65 for summoning grand jurors. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-39. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-120.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, trial juries shall be chosen from a county master jury list. The presiding judge shall order the clerk to choose the number of jurors necessary to conduct the business of the court. The clerk shall choose the names of persons to serve as trial jurors for the trial of civil and criminal cases in the court. Such trial jurors shall be summoned in the same manner as provided in Code Section 15-12-65.1."
SECTION 1-40. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-121, relating to procedure where judge fails to draw jurors, as follows:
"15-12-121. Whenever the presiding judge of the superior court fails to draw juries at any regular term of the court, the jury commissioners may draw trial jurors at the same time and in the same manner as grand jurors are drawn in such cases. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-41. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-124, relating to tales jurors in civil actions, as follows:
"15-12-124. When from challenge or from any other cause there is not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete a panel of trial jurors, the judge shall draw tales jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon the jurors so drawn. When the sheriff or his or her deputy is disqualified to summon tales jurors, they may be summoned by the coroner or such other person as the judge may appoint after their names have first been drawn from the jury box by the judge as above provided. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."

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SECTION 1-42. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-124.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when from challenge or from any other cause there is not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete a panel of trial jurors, the clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned additional prospective trial jurors."
SECTION 1-43. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-125, relating to demand of jury panels for misdemeanor trials, as follows:
"15-12-125. For the trial of misdemeanors in all courts, each party may demand a full panel of 12 competent and impartial jurors from which to select a jury. When one or more of the regular panel of trial jurors is absent or for any reason disqualified, the judge, at the request of counsel for either party, shall cause the panel to be filled by additional competent and impartial jurors to the number of 12 before requiring the parties or their counsel to strike a jury. From this panel, the defendant accused and the state shall each have the right to challenge three jurors peremptorily. The defendant accused and the state shall exercise their challenges as provided in Code Section 15-12-166. The remaining six jurors shall constitute the jury."
SECTION 1-44. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-126, relating to additional jurors in misdemeanor cases, as follows:
"15-12-126. When the regular panels of trial jurors cannot be furnished to make up panels of the correct number from which to take juries in misdemeanor cases because of the absence of any of such panels, where they, or any part of them, are engaged in the consideration of a case, the presiding judge may cause the panels to be filled by summoning such numbers of persons who are competent jurors as may be necessary to fill the panels. Such panels shall be used as the regular panels are used. The presiding judge shall draw the additional competent and impartial jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon them in the event that there are not sufficient jurors. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-45. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section to read as follows:
"15-12-126.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when the regular panels of trial jurors cannot be furnished to make up panels of the correct number from which to take juries in misdemeanor cases because of the absence of any of such panels, where

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jurors, or any part of a panel, are engaged in the consideration of a case, the presiding judge may cause the panels to be filled by summoning such numbers of persons who are competent jurors as may be necessary to fill the panels. Such panels shall be used as the regular panels are used. The clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned additional prospective trial jurors."
SECTION 1-46. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-127, relating to separate panels to be drawn for each week, as follows:
"15-12-127. When the court is held for longer than one week, the presiding judge shall draw separate panels of trial jurors for each week of the court. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-47. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-128, relating to term of service as tales juror, as follows:
"15-12-128. No person shall be competent or compellable to serve as a tales juror upon the trial jury in a court for more than two weeks at any one term. However, this Code section shall not apply to any person regularly drawn for jury duty nor to jurors actually engaged in the trial of a case at the expiration of the two weeks. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-48. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-129, relating to drawing of juries where necessary, as follows:
"15-12-129. Whenever the session of any court of record is prolonged beyond the week or period for which juries were drawn at the close of the preceding term, or where the judge anticipates that the same is about to be so prolonged, or where from any other cause the court has convened or is about to convene and there have been no juries drawn for the same, the judge, in the manner prescribed for drawing juries at the close of the regular term, shall draw such juries as may be necessary and shall cause them to be summoned. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-49. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-129.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, whenever the session of any court of record is prolonged beyond the week or period for which jurors were electronically selected at the close of the preceding term, or where the judge anticipates that the same is about to be so prolonged, or where from any other cause the court has

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convened or is about to convene and there have been no jurors chosen for the same, the clerk, in the same manner prescribed for choosing prospective jurors at the close of the regular term, shall choose the names of prospective jurors and shall cause them to be summoned."
SECTION 1-50. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-130, relating to when jurors selected for service in superior court may serve other courts with concurrent jurisdiction, as follows:
"15-12-130. (a) In any county of this state where there is located any court or courts having countywide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state to try any, all, or any type of case not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts of this state, any prospective trial juror drawn, selected, and summoned for service in the trial of civil and criminal cases in the superior court of such county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a prospective juror in any such other court or courts located in the county for the same period of time as he or she is competent and qualified to serve as a prospective trial juror in the superior court of the county. (b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applicable only if:
(1) At the time the names of trial jurors are drawn by the judge of the superior court in accordance with Code Section 15-12-120, the judge who draws the jurors shall announce in open court the name or names of the court or courts other than the superior court wherein the jurors shall be competent and qualified to serve by virtue of this Code section; (2) The precept issued by the clerk of the superior court in accordance with Code Section 15-12-65 shows that the jurors listed thereon are qualified and competent to serve as jurors in courts other than the superior court and shows the name of such court or courts; and (3) The summons served upon or sent to each of the jurors pursuant to Code Section 15-12-65 affirmatively shows the name of all the courts wherein the juror is eligible to serve. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-51. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-130.1. (a) On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, in any county of this state where there is located any court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state to try any, all, or any type of case not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts of this state, any prospective trial juror chosen and summoned for service in the trial of civil and criminal cases in the superior court of such county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a

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prospective juror in any such other court or courts located in the county for the same period of time as he or she is competent and qualified to serve as a prospective trial juror in the superior court of the county. (b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applicable only if an order is entered by the judges of the affected courts identifying the courts in which prospective jurors may serve."
SECTION 1-52. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-132, relating to oath of jury on voir dire, as follows:
"15-12-132. Each panel, prior to commencing voir dire, shall take the following oath:
'You shall give true answers to all questions as may be asked by the court or its authority, including all questions asked by the parties or their attorneys, concerning your qualifications as jurors in the case of ______________ (herein state the case). So help you God.' This oath shall be administered by the trial judge or the clerk of court."
SECTION 1-53. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-133, relating to right to individual examination of panel, as follows:
"15-12-133. In all civil cases, the parties thereto shall have the right to an individual examination of the panel of prospective jurors from which the jury is to be selected, without interposing any challenge. In all criminal cases, both the state and the defendant accused shall have the right to an individual examination of each prospective juror from which the jury is to be selected prior to interposing a challenge. The examination shall be conducted after the administration of a preliminary oath to the panel or in criminal cases after the usual voir dire questions have been put by the court. In the examination, the counsel for either party shall have the right to inquire of the individual prospective jurors examined touching any matter or thing which would illustrate any interest of the prospective juror in the case, including any opinion as to which party ought to prevail, the relationship or acquaintance of the prospective juror with the parties or counsel therefor, any fact or circumstance indicating any inclination, leaning, or bias which the prospective juror might have respecting the subject matter of the action or the counsel or parties thereto, and the religious, social, and fraternal connections of the prospective juror."
SECTION 1-54. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-139, relating to oath in criminal case, as follows:
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'You shall well and truly try the issue formed upon this bill of indictment (or accusation) between the State of Georgia and (name of accused), who is charged with (here state the crime or offense), and a true verdict give according to the evidence. So help you God.' The judge or clerk of the court shall administer the oath to the jurors."
SECTION 1-55. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-160, relating to required panel of jurors in felony trials, as follows:
"15-12-160. When any person stands indicted for a felony, the court shall have impaneled 30 jurors from which the defense and prosecution may strike jurors; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the court shall have impaneled 42 jurors from which the defense and state may strike jurors. If, for any reason, after striking from the panel there remain less than 12 qualified jurors to try the case, the presiding judge shall summon such numbers of persons who are competent prospective jurors as may be necessary to provide a full panel or successive panels. In making up the panel or successive panels, the presiding judge shall draw the tales jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon them. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-56. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-160.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when any person stands indicted for a felony, the court shall have impaneled 30 jurors from which the defense and prosecution may strike jurors; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the court shall have impaneled 42 jurors from which the defense and state may strike jurors. If, for any reason, after striking from the panel there remain fewer than 12 qualified jurors to try the case, the clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned such numbers of persons who are competent prospective jurors as may be necessary to provide a full panel or successive panels. In making up the panel or successive panels, the clerk shall choose the names of prospective trial jurors in the same manner as prospective trial jurors are chosen and cause such persons to be summoned."
SECTION 1-57. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-161, relating to assigning panel to defendant, as follows:
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over the panel and it shall be immediately put upon the accused provide the prosecuting attorney and the accused with the names and identifying information relative to prospective jurors for the case being tried."
SECTION 1-58. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-164, relating to questions on voir dire, as follows:
"(b) Either the state or the defendant accused shall have the right to introduce evidence before the judge to show that a juror's answers, or any of them, are untrue. It shall be the duty of the judge to determine the truth of such answers as may be thus questioned before the court."
SECTION 1-59. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-165, relating to number of peremptory challenges, as follows:
"15-12-165. Every person accused of a felony may peremptorily challenge nine of the jurors impaneled to try him or her. The state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges allowed to the defendant accused; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the defendant accused may peremptorily challenge 15 jurors and the state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges."
SECTION 1-60. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-169, relating to the manner of selecting alternative jurors, as follows:
"15-12-169. Alternate jurors must shall be drawn from the same source and in the same manner and have the same qualifications as the jurors already sworn. They shall be subject to the same examination and challenges. The number of alternate jurors shall be determined by the court. The state and the defendant accused shall be entitled to as many peremptory challenges to alternate jurors as there are alternate jurors called. The peremptory challenges allowed to the state and to the defendant accused in such event shall be in addition to the regular number of peremptory challenges allowed in criminal cases to the defendant accused and to the state as provided by law. When two or more defendants accused are tried jointly, the number and manner of exercising peremptory challenges shall be determined as provided in Code Section 17-8-4. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-61. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
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chosen from the same county master jury list and in the same manner and have the same qualifications as the jurors already sworn. They shall be subject to the same examination and challenges. The number of alternate jurors shall be determined by the court. The state and the accused shall be entitled to as many peremptory challenges to alternate jurors as there are alternate jurors called. The peremptory challenges allowed to the state and to the accused in such event shall be in addition to the regular number of peremptory challenges allowed in criminal cases to the accused and to the state as provided by law. When two or more accused are tried jointly, the number and manner of exercising peremptory challenges shall be determined as provided in Code Section 17-8-4."
SECTION 1-62. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-16-21, relating to fees for sheriff's services, as follows:
"(a) For summoning each prospective juror, grand or trial, drawn to serve at any regular term of any city, state, or superior court or any tales juror, grand or trial juror, drawn during any term of any city, state, or superior court, the sheriff shall receive the sum of $1.00. In all counties in this state where the sheriff is paid a salary only, this Code section shall apply as far as fees to be charged, but all such fees shall be turned over to the county treasurer or fiscal officer of the county. This subsection shall stand reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 1-63. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-10-97, relating to intimidation or injury of grand or petit juror or court officer, as follows:
"(1) Endeavors to intimidate or impede any grand juror or petit trial juror or any officer in or of any court of this state or any court of any county or municipality of this state or any officer who may be serving at any proceeding in any such court while in the discharge of such juror's or officer's duties; (2) Injures any grand juror or petit trial juror in his or her person or property on account of any indictment or verdict assented to by him or her or on account of his or her being or having been such juror; or"
SECTION 1-64. Said title is further amended by revising division (9)(A)(xxxiv) of Code Section 16-14-3, relating to definitions for RICO, as follows:
"(xxxiv) Code Section 16-10-97, relating to intimidation of grand or petit trial juror or court officer;"
SECTION 1-65. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended by revising Code Section 21-2-231, relating to monthly transmittal of information to the

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Secretary of State and removal of persons from the list of electors, as follows: "21-2-231. (a) Unless otherwise notified by the Secretary of State, the clerk of the superior court of each county Georgia Crime Information Center shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying dates of birth, social security numbers, and other information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who were convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude in this state since during the preceding calendar month in that county reporting period. The Secretary of State may, by agreement with the commissioner of the Department of Corrections corrections, obtain criminal information relating to the conviction, sentencing, and completion of sentencing requirements of felonies involving moral turpitude. Additionally, the Secretary of State shall be authorized to obtain such criminal information relating to Georgia electors convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude, if possible, from other states a felony in another state, if such information is available. (a.1) The clerk of the superior court of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who identify themselves as not being citizens of the United States during their qualification to serve as a juror during the preceding calendar month in that county. (b) The judge of the probate court of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who were declared mentally incompetent during the preceding calendar month in the county and whose voting rights were removed. (c) Upon receipt of the lists described in subsections (a), (a.1), and (b) of this Code section and the lists of persons convicted of felonies in federal courts received pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1973gg-6(g), the Secretary of State shall transmit the names of such persons whose names appear on the list of electors to the appropriate county board of registrars who shall remove all such names from the list of electors and shall mail a notice of such action and the reason therefor to the last known address of such persons by first-class mail. (d) Unless otherwise notified by the Secretary of State, the local registrar of vital statistics of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who died during the preceding calendar month in the county. The Secretary of State may, by agreement with the commissioner of community health, obtain such information from the state registrar of vital statistics. Additionally, the Secretary of State is authorized to obtain such lists of deceased

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Georgia electors, if possible, from other states. (e) Upon receipt of the lists described in subsection (d) of this Code section, the Secretary of State or his or her designated agent shall remove all such names of deceased persons from the list of electors and shall notify the registrar in the county where the deceased person was domiciled at the time of his or her death. (f) County registrars shall initiate appropriate action regarding the right of an elector to remain on the list of qualified registered voters within 60 days after receipt of the information described in this Code section. Failure to take such action may subject the registrars or the county governing authority for whom the registrars are acting to a fine by the State Election Board. (g) The Secretary of State shall provide to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia not later than the last day of each month all information enumerated in subsections (a) through (d) of this Code section and Code Section 21-2-232 and a list of voters who have failed to vote and inactive voters, as identified pursuant to Code Sections 21-2-234 and 21-2-235. Such data shall only be used by the council, the council's vendors, and county boards of jury commissioners for maintenance of statewide master jury lists and county master jury lists. Such data shall be provided to the council or its vendors in the electronic format required by the council for such purposes."
SECTION 1-66. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising paragraph (7) of subsection (f) of Code Section 40-5-2, relating to keeping and furnishing of information on licensees, as follows:
"(7) The lists required to be made available to boards of jury commissioners, the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia, and the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to Code Section 15-12-40 or 15-12-40.1 regarding county residents who are the holders of drivers' licenses or personal identification cards issued pursuant to this chapter. Such lists shall identify each such person by name, address, date of birth, and gender, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the department for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, the department shall also provide such information. The department shall also provide the address, effective date, document issue date, and document expiration date and shall indicate whether the document is a driver's license or a personal identification card. Such information shall be provided to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia and the Administrative Office of the Courts upon request in the electronic format required by the council for such purposes and without any charge for such data."
SECTION 1-67. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising subsection (i) of Code Section 45-11-4, relating to unprofessional conduct, as follows:

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"(i) If a true bill is returned by the grand jury, the indictment shall, as in other cases, be published in open court and shall be placed on the superior court criminal docket of cases to be tried by a petit trial jury."
SECTION 1-68. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-18-72, relating to when public disclosure of certain records is not required and the disclosure of exempting legal authority, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(4.2) Jury list data, including, but not limited to, persons' names, dates of birth, addresses, ages, race, gender, telephone numbers, social security numbers, and when it is available, the person's ethnicity, and other confidential identifying information that is collected and used by the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia for creating, compiling, and maintaining state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists for the purpose of establishing and maintaining county jury source lists pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 15; provided, however, that when ordered by the judge of a court having jurisdiction over a case in which a challenge to the array of the grand or trial jury has been filed, the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia or the clerk of the county board of jury commissioners of any county shall provide data within the time limit established by the court for the limited purpose of such challenge. Neither the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia nor the clerk of a county board of jury commissioners shall be liable for any use or misuse of such data;"
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud and related offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-9-62. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Automated sales suppression device' or 'zapper' means a software program, carried on a memory stick or removable compact disc, accessed through an Internet link, or accessed through any other means, that falsifies the electronic records of electronic cash registers and other point-of-sale systems, including, but not limited to, transaction data and transaction reports. (2) 'Electronic cash register' means a device that keeps a register or supporting documents through the means of an electronic device or computer system designed to record transaction data for the purpose of computing, compiling, or processing retail sales transaction data in whatever manner. (3) 'Phantom-ware' means a hidden, preinstalled, or installed at a later time programming option embedded in the operating system of an electronic cash register or hardwired into the electronic cash register that can be used to create a virtual

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second till or may eliminate or manipulate transaction records that may or may not be preserved in digital formats to represent the true or manipulated record of transactions in the electronic cash register. (4) 'Transaction data' includes items purchased by a customer, the price for each item, a taxability determination for each item, a segregated tax amount for each of the taxed items, the amount of cash or credit tendered, the net amount returned to the customer in change, the date and time of the purchase, the name, address, and identification number of the vendor, and the receipt or invoice number of the transaction. (5) 'Transaction reports' means a report documenting, but not limited to, the sales, taxes collected, media totals, and discount voids at an electronic cash register that is printed on cash register tape at the end of a day or shift, or a report documenting every action at an electronic cash register that is stored electronically. (b) It shall be unlawful to willfully and knowingly sell, purchase, install, transfer, or possess in this state any automated sales suppression device or zapper or phantomware. (c) Any person convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. (d) Any person violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be liable for all taxes and penalties due the state as the result of the fraudulent use of an automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware and shall disgorge all profits associated with the sale or use of an automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware. (e) An automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware and any device containing such device or software shall be contraband."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
(a) Part I of this Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for 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. (b) Part II of this Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval and shall apply to all offenses occurring on and after such date. (c) Part III of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 1.

HB 415, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:37 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Thirty-ninth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 12:00 p.m. today and was called to order by the President.

At 12:15 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 1:00 p.m.

At 1:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th 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 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 Bill of the Senate:

SB 266.

By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to define a term; to change the name of the authority to the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority; to provide for membership of the authority; to provide for the geographical area of operations of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives of the authority; to cite constitutional authority for said Act; to provide for tax exemptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

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SB 39.

By Senators Grant of the 25th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; 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 156.

By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for related matters; 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 343. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

SB 81.

By Senator Carter of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for mental and physical examinations of licensees or applicants for the practice of pharmacy and for applicants for registration as pharmacy

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technicians under certain circumstances; 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 57.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 185.

By Senators Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davis of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 190.

By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th and Staton of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, symbols, and language, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 280. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, McKoon of the 29th and Millar of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations organized for religious, fraternal, or educational purposes, so as to revise certain provisions regarding property held by congregations and religious societies; to provide that conveyances of property to congregations and religious societies shall be valid in accordance with Georgia law; to provide for the authority of congregations and religious societies over trustees of property; to provide for express trusts of the property of religious societies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 281. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Shafer of the 48th, Carter of the 1st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to provide that any taxes imposed on cigars on or after January 1, 2012, shall be collected and paid through the use of stamps; to provide that the commissioner of revenue shall provide by regulation for stamps to be affixed to cigars prior to April 10, 2012, for which taxes are collected and paid prior to January 1, 2012; to provide for changes throughout the chapter to certain provisions in order to remove references to the collection and payment of taxes on cigars using an alternate method; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
SB 282. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Carter of the 1st:
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 provide for a multistate compact, short title, findings, purposes, and definitions; to provide for multistate licensures to practice nursing as a registered nurse and to provide for qualifications, sanctions, practices, and procedures relating thereto; to provide for administrators and their powers and functions and practice limitations; to provide for license recognition; to provide for application and license restrictions; to provide for change of residence; to provide for reports,

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investigations, and adverse actions; to change provisions relating to denial or revocation of licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 283. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Stoner of the 6th, Miller of the 49th and Seay of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to create the Georgia Department of Public Transit; to provide for a board and a commissioner of public transit; to provide for duties of the department; to provide for maximum use of available resources to enhance public transit in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SB 284. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to provide for provisions governing the creation and operation of land banks on and after July 1, 2011; to provide a short title and a statement of construction, intent and scope; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide for the creation, existence, and board membership of land banks; to provide for land bank powers, including those powers related to the acquisition and disposition of tax delinquent and other properties; to provide for public meetings of land banks, for the adoption of rules and regulations to address potential conflicts of interest, and for the dissolution of land banks; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
SR 590. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Grant of the 25th and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to implement cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes in the public schools of this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 622. By Representative Rynders of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Poulan, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4367), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 623. By Representative Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Buford to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-1351 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 628. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to change provisions relating to the time of holding of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 629. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Hall County Family Connection Network; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings and determinations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the network; to provide for the membership of the network; to provide for the organization and meetings of the network; to provide for the purposes for which the network is created; to provide the powers and duties of the network; to provide that the members of the network shall be trustees; to provide for certain exemptions from taxation, levy and sale, garnishment, and attachment; to provide for the court in which actions against the network may be brought; to provide for construction; 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.

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HB 631. By Representatives Dickey of the 136th and James of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Byron, approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 1210), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Byron; to provide an effective date; 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 Committee on Assignments has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
Governor's Appointments Do Pass as submitted
Respectfully submitted, Senator Williams of the 19th 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 193 HB 510 HB 560 HB 570 HB 587 HB 590 HB 600 HB 619

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 194 HB 549 HB 563 HB 583 HB 589 HB 598 HB 602 SB 268

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

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The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Sims of the 12th

Thompson of the 33rd

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 James of the 35th asked unanimous consent that Senator Davenport of the 44th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Davenport was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Bulloch Butler Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davis Ginn Goggans Golden Gooch

Grant Hamrick Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Ligon Loudermilk McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Orrock Rogers Seabaugh Seay Shafer Staton Stone Stoner Tate Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Brown Harbison (Excused) Ramsey

Davenport (Excused) Jones Sims (Excused)

Fort Murphy Thompson, S. (Excused)

Senator Murphy 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 of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.

Senator Albers of the 56th introduced the chaplain of the day, Sr. Pastor Mike Long of Roswell, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 4-2.1(a) to entertain points of personal privilege. There was no objection.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bill of the House:

HB 87.

By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

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

SB 95.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd and Murphy of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the authority to investigate the employment history of an applicant applying for appointment or certification as a peace officer; to provide immunities relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 115.

By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Grant of the 25th, Sims of the 12th and Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; 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 93.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th and Bethel of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 139.

By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Davis of the 22nd, Bethel of the 54th and Jackson of the 24th:

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 provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 178.

By Senators Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Hill of the 32nd, Murphy of the 27th, Jackson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as

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to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

SB 82.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

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 provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 557. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Katheryn "K.M." Vernethea Middleton Brown; and for other purposes.
SR 558. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.
SR 559. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Hugh Nunnally and the late Mrs. Miriam Nunnally on their philanthropic service to Glynn County; and for other purposes.

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SR 560. By Senators Bulloch of the 11th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 561. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roy Everett; and for other purposes.
SR 562. By Senator Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Debon Leeroy Campbell II on his service as a legislative intern; and for other purposes.
SR 563. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, James of the 35th, Fort of the 39th, Jones of the 10th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport on the occasion of her 85th birthday; and for other purposes
SR 564. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Nickalus Brandon Keyros; and for other purposes.
SR 565. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Billy Peeples; and for other purposes.
SR 566. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Herman Howard; and for other purposes.
SR 567. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roosevelt Jackson; and for other purposes.

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SR 568. By Senator Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Stan Berrong on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with Glen Haven Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
SR 569. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Avery Edward Daniel; and for other purposes.
SR 570. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School; and for other purposes.
SR 571. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School; and for other purposes.
SR 572. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School with SAT scores over 2000; and for other purposes
SR 573. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School with SAT scores over 1600; and for other purposes.
SR 574. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School with Advanced Placement exam scores of 4 and above; and for other purposes.
SR 575. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School with Advanced Placement exam scores of 3 and above; and for other purposes.

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SR 576. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School who have earned athletic college scholarships; and for other purposes.
SR 577. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School who have earned academic college scholarships; and for other purposes.
SR 578. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School who have earned band college scholarships; and for other purposes.
SR 579. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gates Millennium Scholarship finalists of Stephenson High School; and for other purposes.
SR 580. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the fine arts scholarship recipients of Stephenson High School; and for other purposes.
SR 581. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric Miller; and for other purposes.
SR 582. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Mary Eloise Carlson; and for other purposes.
SR 583. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tattnall County High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.

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SR 584. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tattnall County High School boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 585. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leon Usher; and for other purposes.
SR 586. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Eugene M. Bishop; and for other purposes.
SR 587. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Stoner of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Living Water International; and for other purposes.
SR 588. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Stoner of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mexican Consul General Salvador De Lara; and for other purposes.
SR 589. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Stoner of the 6th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Michael L. Thomas the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 591. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Odelle Wynelle Robie; and for other purposes.
SR 592. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Joe Wilber; and for other purposes.

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SR 593. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Teresa Tomlinson on being elected as the first female mayor of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 594. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Mary N. Long; and for other purposes.
SR 595. By Senators James of the 35th, Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the sixth annual Atlanta Gospelfest Music & Healthcare Festival; and for other purposes.
SR 596. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Jackson of the 2nd, James of the 35th and Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tracy and Kimberly Cumbie; and for other purposes.
SR 597. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Jackson of the 2nd, James of the 35th and Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sharon Elizabeth Carter; and for other purposes.
SR 598. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Robert "Bob" Farmer; and for other purposes.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Mullis of the 53rd

Staton of the 18th

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
Tuesday April 12, 2011 Thirty-ninth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 268

Staton of the 18th Grant of the 25th JONES COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Jones County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3836), so as to provide that future elections for board of education members shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 193

Gooch of the 51st PROBATE COURT OF UNION COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the judge of the Probate Court of Union County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Union County, approved February 25, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3504), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3799), so as to provide that the chief magistrate shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 194

Gooch of the 51st UNION COUNTY PROBATE COURT
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Union County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 510 HB 549 HB 560

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Hamrick of the 30th James of the 35th CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Douglasville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Hill of the 32nd James of the 35th Orrock of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Shafer of the 48th Albers of the 56th FULTON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County and within each municipality therein, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of each district and its board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bethel of the 54th DALTON-WHITEFIELD COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the DaltonWhitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said commission; to provide for the organizational meeting of the charter and consolidation commission and for the election of officers; to provide for the powers and duties of said commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Jones of the 10th James of the 35th Orrock of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Carter of the 42nd CITY OF ATLANTA
A BILL to be entitled an Act to approve and levy a certain 1 percent additional excise tax by and for the City of Atlanta as authorized by general law; to provide for conditions; to provide a conditional effective date; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Ligon of the 3rd PROBATE COURT OF CHARLTON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Charlton County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Charlton County on and after January 1, 2013; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Balfour of the 9th CITY OF SNELLVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Snellville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Chance of the 16th CITY OF PEACHTREE CITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities 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 and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation to fix

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and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rogers of the 21st CITY OF WOODSTOCK
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, specifically by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4472), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Williams of the 19th JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3998), so as to modify provisions relating to the scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Hill of the 4th STATE COURT OF CANDLER COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County, approved July 29, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 364), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3956), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Goggans of the 7th BACON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bacon County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3712),

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so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of its members; to provide for the qualification and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the appointment, duties, compensation, and removal of an elections supervisor; to provide for officers and equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 619

Bethel of the 54th CITY OF DALTON

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dalton 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 O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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 requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 583

Butterworth of the 50th CITY OF LAVONIA

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; 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:

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk
McKoon Millar Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
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 Heath of the 31st moved to engross HB 95, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Brown Bulloch
N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert

Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone N Stoner

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Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

N Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 15; the motion prevailed, and HB 95 was engrossed.

Senator Heath of the 31st moved to engross HB 133, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Brown
Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and HB 133 was engrossed.

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Senator Heath of the 31st moved to engross HB 240, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 18; the motion prevailed, and HB 240 was engrossed.

Senator Heath of the 31st moved to engross HB 322, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack

Y Murphy N Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and HB 322 was engrossed.

Senator Heath of the 31st moved to engross HB 325, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk
McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 13; the motion prevailed, and HB 325 was engrossed.

Senator Heath of the 31st moved to engross HB 234, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

On the motion, there was no objection, and HB 234 was engrossed.

Senator Hill of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Tom Cooper.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th moved to engross HB 454, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk
McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and HB 454 was engrossed.

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Senator Miller of the 49th moved to engross HB 158, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

On the motion, there was no objection, and HB 158 was engrossed.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011
THIRTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 24

Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide definitions (JUDY-46th) Willard-49th

HB 30

Contracts; illegal or void; repeal certain code sections (Substitute) (JUDY-46th) Willard-49th

HB 47

Health insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved in other states; authorize (Amendment1)(Amendment 2)(I&L-21st) Ramsey-72nd

HB 90

Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government; provide (Substitute)(SI&P-51st) Bearden-68th

HB 95

Ad valorem tax; forest land conservation use property; revise certain provisions (FIN-20th) Roberts-154th

HB 101

Bicycles; safety; change provisions (Substitute)(PUB SAF-46th) McKillip-115th

HB 117

Withholding tax; person listed on closing statement subject to requirements; provide (Substitute)(FIN-19th) Crawford-16th

HB 129

Conveyances; future conveyance of real property; prohibit fee (Substitute) (JUDY-23rd) McKillip-115th

HB 133

Income tax payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies; provisions (Substitute)(FIN-31st) Black-174th

HB 145

Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition (H&HS-1st) Hatchett-143rd

HB 156

Indemnification payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions (Substitute)(TRANS-51st) Cheokas-134th

HB 158 HB 162 HB 167 HB 197 HB 234 HB 238 HB 240 HB 248 HB 256 HB 264
HB 265 HB 269 HB 285 HB 303

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Elections; nonpartisan election; change date (Substitute)(SLGO(G)-49th) Mills-25th
Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit (JUDY-23rd) Purcell-159th
Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact (JUDY-29th) Davis-109th
Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges; provide limitations (Substitute)(SI&P-47th) Sims-119th
Sales and use tax exemption; aircraft engines, parts, and equipment; eliminate sunset (Substitute)(FIN-16th) Stephens-164th
Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of council; change provisions (Substitute)(JUDY-30th) Golick-34th
County sales and use tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure (FIN-16th) Knight-126th
Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act; enact (Substitute) (I&L-22nd) Neal-1st
9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions (RI&U-48th) Willard-49th
Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions (Sen floor sub LC 33 4285S)(ECD-16th) Carter-175th Passage suspended pursuant to Senate Rule 7-1.6(b)
2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; Joint Committee; create (Substitute)(JUDY-25th) Neal-1st
Drivers' licenses; provide definitions; background checks; provisions (Substitute)(PUB SAF-25th) Rice-51st
School employees; criminal background checks; revise provisions (Substitute) (ED&Y-50th) Coleman-97th
Physicians assistants; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions (H&HS-3rd) Cooper-41st

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Jessie's Law; enact (ED&Y-53rd) Dickson-6th
Sales and use tax exemptions; certain jet fuel sales; continue (Substitute) (FIN-9th) Roberts-154th
Student scholarship organizations; requirements and definitions; revise (Substitute)(FIN-21st) Ehrhart-36th
Insurers; limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; establish (I&L-48th) Rogers-26th
Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition (Substitute)(FIN-19th) Knight-126th
Criminal cases; state has right of direct appeal; authorize (JUDY-30th) Coomer-14th
Surplus line insurance; revise law (Substitute)(I&L-48th) Golick-34th
Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide (Substitute)(I&L-48th) Maxwell-17th
Presidential preference primary; date and publishing of candidates list; provide (ETHICS-30th) Hamilton-23rd
Health Care Compact; adopt (I&L-54th) Jasperse-12th
Wildlife control permits; release trapped feral hog into unfenced area; prohibit (AG&CA-11th) McCall-30th
Medicaid audits; contingency fee audits; prohibit (Substitute)(H&HS-7th) Cooper-41st
Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; establish (H ED-22nd) Pruett-144th
Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property; authorize conveyance (SI&P-11th) Maddox-172nd
Carl Hamrick Memorial Highway; City of Gray; dedicate (Substitute) (TRANS-53rd) Holmes-125th

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HB 414

Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties (Substitute)(APPROP-50th) Bearden-68th

HB 80

Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal (SLGO(G)-51st) Hamilton-23rd

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Balfour of the 9th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 24. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Weldon of the 3rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jacobs of the 80th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that HB 24 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 24 was placed on the Table.

Senator McKoon of the 29th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 30. By Representative Willard of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title

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13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 30:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide for applicability; to provide for the enforcement of contracts that restrict or prohibit competition in certain commercial agreements; to provide for the judicial enforcement of such provisions; to provide for the modification of such provisions; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; 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:
SECTION 1. During the 2009 legislative session the General Assembly enacted HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231), which was a bill that dealt with the issue of restrictive covenants in contracts and which was contingently effective on the passage of a constitutional amendment. During the 2010 legislative session the General Assembly enacted HR 178 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 1260), the constitutional amendment necessary for the statutory language of HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231), and the voters ratified the constitutional amendment on November 2, 2010. It has been suggested by certain parties that because of the effective date provisions of HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231), there may be some question about the validity of that legislation. It is the intention of this Act to remove any such uncertainty by substantially reenacting the substantive provisions of HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231), but the enactment of this Act should not be taken as evidence of a legislative determination that HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231) was in fact invalid.

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SECTION 2. Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, is amended by repealing subsection (a) of Code Section 13-8-2, relating to contracts contravening public policy, and enacting a new subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) A contract that is against the policy of the law cannot be enforced. Contracts deemed contrary to public policy include but are not limited to:
(1) Contracts tending to corrupt legislation or the judiciary; (2) Contracts in general restraint of trade, as distinguished from contracts which restrict certain competitive activities, as provided in Article 4 of this chapter; (3) Contracts to evade or oppose the revenue laws of another country; (4) Wagering contracts; or (5) Contracts of maintenance or champerty."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade.
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Article 4, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts, and enacting a new Article 4 to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 4
13-8-50. The General Assembly finds that reasonable restrictive covenants contained in employment and commercial contracts serve the legitimate purpose of protecting legitimate business interests and creating an environment that is favorable to attracting commercial enterprises to Georgia and keeping existing businesses within the state. Further, the General Assembly desires to provide statutory guidance so that all parties to such agreements may be certain of the validity and enforceability of such provisions and may know their rights and duties according to such provisions.
13-8-51. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate' means: (A) A person or entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with another person or entity; (B) Any entity of which a person is an officer, director, or partner or holds an equity interest or ownership position that accounts for 25 percent or more of the voting rights or profit interest of such entity; (C) Any trust or other estate in which the person or entity has a beneficial interest

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of 25 percent or more or as to which such person or entity serves as trustee or in a similar fiduciary capacity; or (D) The spouse, lineal ancestors, lineal descendants, and siblings of the person, as well as each of their spouses. (2) 'Business' means any line of trade or business conducted by the seller or employer, as such terms are defined in this Code section. (3) 'Confidential information' means data and information: (A) Relating to the business of the employer, regardless of whether the data or information constitutes a trade secret as that term is defined in Code Section 10-1761; (B) Disclosed to the employee or of which the employee became aware of as a consequence of the employee's relationship with the employer; (C) Having value to the employer; (D) Not generally known to competitors of the employer; and (E) Which includes trade secrets, methods of operation, names of customers, price lists, financial information and projections, route books, personnel data, and similar information; provided, however, that such term shall not mean data or information (A) which has been voluntarily disclosed to the public by the employer, except where such public disclosure has been made by the employee without authorization from the employer; (B) which has been independently developed and disclosed by others; or (C) which has otherwise entered the public domain through lawful means. (4) 'Controlling interest' means any equity interest or ownership participation held by a person or entity with respect to a business that accounts for 25 percent or more of the voting rights or profit interest of the business prior to the sale, alone or in combination with the interest or participation held by affiliates of such person or entity. (5) 'Employee' means: (A) An executive employee; (B) Research and development personnel or other persons or entities of an employer, including, without limitation, independent contractors, in possession of confidential information that is important to the business of the employer; (C) Any other person or entity, including an independent contractor, in possession of selective or specialized skills, learning, or abilities or customer contacts, customer information, or confidential information who or that has obtained such skills, learning, abilities, contacts, or information by reason of having worked for an employer; or (D) A franchisee, distributor, lessee, licensee, or party to a partnership agreement or a sales agent, broker, or representative in connection with franchise, distributorship, lease, license, or partnership agreements. Such term shall not include any employee who lacks selective or specialized skills, learning, or abilities or customer contacts, customer information, or confidential information.

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(6) 'Employer' means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or other business organization, whether for profit or not for profit, including, without limitation, any successor in interest to such an entity, who or that conducts business or any person or entity who or that directly or indirectly owns an equity interest or ownership participation in such an entity accounting for 25 percent or more of the voting rights or profit interest of such entity. Such term also means the buyer or seller of a business organization. (7) 'Executive employee' means a member of the board of directors, an officer, a key employee, a manager, or a supervisor of an employer. (8) 'Key employee' means an employee who, by reason of the employer's investment of time, training, money, trust, exposure to the public, or exposure to customers, vendors, or other business relationships during the course of the employee's employment with the employer, has gained a high level of notoriety, fame, reputation, or public persona as the employer's representative or spokesperson or has gained a high level of influence or credibility with the employer's customers, vendors, or other business relationships or is intimately involved in the planning for or direction of the business of the employer or a defined unit of the business of the employer. Such term also means an employee in possession of selective or specialized skills, learning, or abilities or customer contacts or customer information who has obtained such skills, learning, abilities, contacts, or information by reason of having worked for the employer. (9) 'Legitimate business interest' includes, but is not limited to:
(A) Trade secrets, as defined by Code Section 10-1-761; (B) Valuable confidential information that otherwise does not qualify as a trade secret; (C) Substantial relationships with specific prospective or existing customers, patients, vendors, or clients; (D) Customer, patient, or client good will associated with:
(i) An ongoing business, commercial, or professional practice, including, but not limited to, by way of trade name, trademark, service mark, or trade dress; (ii) A specific geographic location; or (iii) A specific marketing or trade area; and (E) Extraordinary or specialized training. (10) 'Material contact' means the contact between an employee and each customer or potential customer: (A) With whom or which the employee dealt on behalf of the employer; (B) Whose dealings with the employer were coordinated or supervised by the employee; (C) About whom the employee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee's association with the employer; or (D) Who receives products or services authorized by the employer, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for the employee within two years prior to the date of the employee's termination.

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(11) 'Modification' means the limitation of a restrictive covenant to render it reasonable in light of the circumstances in which it was made. Such term shall include:
(A) Severing or removing that part of a restrictive covenant that would otherwise make the entire restrictive covenant unenforceable; and (B) Enforcing the provisions of a restrictive covenant to the extent that the provisions are reasonable. (12) 'Modify' means to make, to cause, or otherwise to bring about a modification. (13) 'Products or services' means anything of commercial value, including, without limitation, goods; personal, real, or intangible property; services; financial products; business opportunities or assistance; or any other object or aspect of business or the conduct thereof. (14) 'Professional' means an employee who has as a primary duty the performance of work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction or requiring invention, imagination, originality, or talent in a recognized field of artistic or creative endeavor. Such term shall not include employees performing technician work using knowledge acquired through on-the-job and classroom training, rather than by acquiring the knowledge through prolonged academic study, such as might be performed, without limitation, by a mechanic, a manual laborer, or a ministerial employee. (15) 'Restrictive covenant' means an agreement between two or more parties that exists to protect the first party's or parties' interest in property, confidential information, customer good will, business relationships, employees, or any other economic advantages that the second party has obtained for the benefit of the first party or parties, to which the second party has gained access in the course of his or her relationship with the first party or parties, or which the first party or parties has acquired from the second party as the result of a sale. Such restrictive covenants may exist within or ancillary to contracts between or among employers and employees, distributors and manufacturers, lessors and lessees, partnerships and partners, employers and independent contractors, franchisors and franchisees, and sellers and purchasers of a business or commercial enterprise and any two or more employers. A restrictive covenant shall not include covenants appurtenant to real property. (16) 'Sale' means any sale or transfer of the good will or substantially all of the assets of a business or any sale or transfer of a controlling interest in a business, whether by sale, exchange, redemption, merger, or otherwise. (17) 'Seller' means any person or entity, including any successor-in-interest to such an entity, that is: (A) An owner of a controlling interest; (B) An executive employee of the business who receives, at a minimum, consideration in connection with a sale; or (C) An affiliate of a person or entity described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; provided, however, that each sale involving a restrictive covenant shall

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be binding only on the person or entity entering into such covenant, its successorsin-interest, and, if so specified in the covenant, any entity that directly or indirectly through one or more affiliates is controlled by or is under common control of such person or entity. (18) 'Termination' means the termination of an employee's engagement with an employer, whether with or without cause, upon the initiative of either party. (19) 'Trade dress' means the distinctive packaging or design of a product that promotes the product and distinguishes it from other products in the marketplace.
13-8-52. (a) The provisions of this article shall be applicable only to contracts and agreements between or among:
(1) Employers and employees; (2) Distributors and manufacturers; (3) Lessors and lessees; (4) Partnerships and partners; (5) Franchisors and franchisees; (6) Sellers and purchasers of a business or commercial enterprise; and (7) Two or more employers. (b) The provisions of this article shall not apply to any contract or agreement not described in subsection (a) of this Code section.
13-8-53. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, enforcement of contracts that restrict competition during the term of a restrictive covenant, so long as such restrictions are reasonable in time, geographic area, and scope of prohibited activities, shall be permitted. However, enforcement of contracts that restrict competition after the term of employment, as distinguished from a customer nonsolicitation provision, as described in subsection (b) of this Code section, or a nondisclosure of confidential information provision, as described in subsection (e) of this Code section, shall not be permitted against any employee who does not, in the course of his or her employment:
(1) Customarily and regularly solicit for the employer customers or prospective customers; (2) Customarily and regularly engage in making sales or obtaining orders or contracts for products or services to be performed by others; (3) Perform the following duties:
(A) Have a primary duty of managing the enterprise in which the employee is employed or of a customarily recognized department or subdivision thereof; (B) Customarily and regularly direct the work of two or more other employees; and (C) Have the authority to hire or fire other employees or have particular weight given to suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of other employees; or (4) Perform the duties of a key employee or of a professional.

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(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an employee may agree in writing for the benefit of an employer to refrain, for a stated period of time following termination, from soliciting, or attempting to solicit, directly or by assisting others, any business from any of such employer's customers, including actively seeking prospective customers, with whom the employee had material contact during his or her employment for purposes of providing products or services that are competitive with those provided by the employer's business. No express reference to geographic area or the types of products or services considered to be competitive shall be required in order for the restraint to be enforceable. Any reference to a prohibition against 'soliciting or attempting to solicit business from customers' or similar language shall be adequate for such purpose and narrowly construed to apply only to: (1) such of the employer's customers, including actively sought prospective customers, with whom the employee had material contact; and (2) products or services that are competitive with those provided by the employer's business.
(c)(1) Activities, products, or services that are competitive with the activities, products, or services of an employer shall include activities, products, or services that are the same as or similar to the activities, products, or services of the employer. Whenever a description of activities, products, or services, or geographic areas, is required by this Code section, any description that provides fair notice of the maximum reasonable scope of the restraint shall satisfy such requirement, even if the description is generalized or could possibly be stated more narrowly to exclude extraneous matters. In case of a postemployment covenant entered into prior to termination, any good faith estimate of the activities, products, or services, or geographic areas, that may be applicable at the time of termination shall also satisfy such requirement, even if such estimate is capable of including or ultimately proves to include extraneous activities, products, or services, or geographic areas. The postemployment covenant shall be construed ultimately to cover only so much of such estimate as relates to the activities actually conducted, the products or services actually offered, or the geographic areas actually involved within a reasonable period of time prior to termination. (2) Activities, products, or services shall be considered sufficiently described if a reference to the activities, products, or services is provided and qualified by the phrase 'of the type conducted, authorized, offered, or provided within two years prior to termination' or similar language containing the same or a lesser time period. The phrase 'the territory where the employee is working at the time of termination' or similar language shall be considered sufficient as a description of geographic areas if the person or entity bound by the restraint can reasonably determine the maximum reasonable scope of the restraint at the time of termination. (d) Any restrictive covenant not in compliance with the provisions of this article is unlawful and is void and unenforceable; provided, however, that a court may modify a covenant that is otherwise void and unenforceable so long as the modification does not render the covenant more restrictive with regard to the employee than as originally drafted by the parties.

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(e) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the period of time for which a party may agree to maintain information as confidential or as a trade secret, or to limit the geographic area within which such information must be kept confidential or as a trade secret, for so long as the information or material remains confidential or a trade secret, as applicable.
13-8-54. (a) A court shall construe a restrictive covenant to comport with the reasonable intent and expectations of the parties to the covenant and in favor of providing reasonable protection to all legitimate business interests established by the person seeking enforcement. (b) In any action concerning enforcement of a restrictive covenant, a court shall not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is in compliance with the provisions of Code Section 13-8-53; provided, however, that if a court finds that a contractually specified restraint does not comply with the provisions of Code Section 13-8-53, then the court may modify the restraint provision and grant only the relief reasonably necessary to protect such interest or interests and to achieve the original intent of the contracting parties to the extent possible.
13-8-55. The person seeking enforcement of a restrictive covenant shall plead and prove the existence of one or more legitimate business interests justifying the restrictive covenant. If a person seeking enforcement of the restrictive covenant establishes by prima-facie evidence that the restraint is in compliance with the provisions of Code Section 13-853, then any person opposing enforcement has the burden of establishing that the contractually specified restraint does not comply with such requirements or that such covenant is unreasonable.
13-8-56. In determining the reasonableness of a restrictive covenant that limits or restricts competition during or after the term of an employment or business or commercial relationship, the court shall make the following presumptions:
(1) During the term of the relationship, a time period equal to or measured by duration of the parties' relationship is reasonable; provided, however, that the reasonableness of a time period after the term of an employment or business or commercial relationship shall be as provided for in Code Section 13-8-57; (2) A geographic territory which includes the areas in which the employer does business at any time during the parties' relationship, even if not known at the time of entry into the restrictive covenant, is reasonable provided that:
(A) The total distance encompassed by the provisions of the covenant also is reasonable; (B) The agreement contains a list of particular competitors as prohibited employers for a limited period of time after the term of employment or a business or

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commercial relationship; or (C) Both subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph; (3) The scope of competition restricted is measured by the business of the employer or other person or entity in whose favor the restrictive covenant is given; provided, however, that a court shall not refuse to enforce the provisions of a restrictive covenant because the person seeking enforcement establishes evidence that a restrictive covenant has been violated but has not proven that the covenant has been violated as to the entire scope of the prohibited activities of the person seeking enforcement or as to the entire geographic area of the covenant; and (4) Any restriction that operates during the term of an employment relationship, agency relationship, independent contractor relationship, partnership, franchise, distributorship, license, ownership of a stake in a business entity, or other ongoing business relationship shall not be considered unreasonable because it lacks any specific limitation upon scope of activity, duration, or geographic area so long as it promotes or protects the purpose or subject matter of the agreement or relationship or deters any potential conflict of interest.
13-8-57. (a) In determining the reasonableness in time of a restrictive covenant sought to be enforced after a term of employment, a court shall apply the rebuttable presumptions provided in this Code section. (b) In the case of a restrictive covenant sought to be enforced against a former employee and not associated with the sale or ownership of all or a material part of:
(1) The assets of a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise; (2) The shares of a corporation; (3) A partnership interest; (4) A limited liability company membership; or (5) An equity interest or profit participation, of any other type, in a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise, a court shall presume to be reasonable in time any restraint two years or less in duration and shall presume to be unreasonable in time any restraint more than two years in duration, measured from the date of the termination of the business relationship. (c) In the case of a restrictive covenant sought to be enforced against a current or former distributor, dealer, franchisee, lessee of real or personal property, or licensee of a trademark, trade dress, or service mark and not associated with the sale of all or a part of: (1) The assets of a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise; (2) The shares of a corporation; (3) A partnership interest; (4) A limited liability company membership; or (5) An equity interest or profit participation, of any other type, in a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise, a court shall presume to be reasonable in time any restraint three years or less in

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duration and shall presume to be unreasonable in time any restraint more than three years in duration, measured from the date of termination of the business relationship. (d) In the case of a restrictive covenant sought to be enforced against the owner or seller of all or a material part of:
(1) The assets of a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise; (2) The shares of a corporation; (3) A partnership interest; (4) A limited liability company membership; or (5) An equity interest or profit participation, of any other type, in a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise, a court shall presume to be reasonable in time any restraint the longer of five years or less in duration or equal to the period of time during which payments are being made to the owner or seller as a result of any sale referred to in this subsection and shall presume to be unreasonable in time any restraint more than the longer of five years in duration or the period of time during which payments are being made to the owner or seller as a result of any sale referred to in this subsection, measured from the date of termination or disposition of such interest.
13-8-58. (a) A court shall not refuse to enforce a restrictive covenant on the ground that the person seeking enforcement is a third-party beneficiary of such contract or is an assignee or successor to a party to such contract. (b) In determining the enforceability of a restrictive covenant, it is not a defense that the person seeking enforcement no longer continues in business in the scope of the prohibited activities that is the subject of the action to enforce the restrictive covenant if such discontinuance of business is the result of a violation of the restriction. (c) A court shall enforce a restrictive covenant by any appropriate and effective remedy available at law or equity, including, but not limited to, temporary and permanent injunctions. (d) In determining the reasonableness of a restrictive covenant between an employer and an employee, as such term is defined in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 13-8-51, a court may consider the economic hardship imposed upon an employee by enforcement of the covenant; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to contracts or agreements between or among those persons or entities listed in paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 13-8-52.
13-8-59. Nothing in this article shall be construed or interpreted to allow or to make enforceable any restraint of trade or commerce that is otherwise illegal or unenforceable under the laws of the United States or under the Constitution of this state or of the United States."

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SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to contracts entered into on and after such date and shall not apply in actions determining the enforceability of restrictive covenants entered into before such date.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to HB 30 (LC 29 4832S) by inserting immediately after "construction;" on line 10 the following: to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide that no contract between the Governor and any Indian tribe shall be signed without the consent of the General Assembly;
By inserting between lines 12 and 13 the following: PART I
By redesignating Sections 1 through 4 as Sections 1-1 through 1-4.
By deleting line 381 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: PART II
SECTION 2-1. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 38 50-38-1. (a) No contract, compact, or other agreement negotiated between the Governor and any Indian tribe shall be signed by the Governor without the express approval of the General Assembly by resolution approved by two-thirds of the members elected to each house. (b) Any contract, compact, or other agreement signed by the Governor in violation of this Code section shall be void ab initio, shall not be recognized by the state, and shall be of no force or effect."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
By redesignating Section 6 as Section 3-2.

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Senator Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #1a to the Ligon amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

Amend amend #1 to HB 30

by deleting the word "house" on line 18 and inserting the word "chamber."

line 17 insert "pertaining to gambling" between the words tribe and shall.

On the adoption of the amendment #1a, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Heath of the 31st objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 35, nays 3, and the Davis amendment #1a to the Ligon amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of amendment #1 as amended, there were no objections, and the Ligon amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Brown
Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Loudermilk E McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 6.

HB 30, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Bethel of the 54th

Crosby of the 13th

Ligon of the 3rd

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that the Senate suspend Rule 3-3.1 to consider the appointments by the Governor for confirmation. There was no objection.

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that the reading of the Governor's Appointments be dispensed with since they had been printed and distributed by the Secretary to each Senator and that one roll call suffice for all appointments, unless any Senator designates any appointee be deleted from the list and voted on individually.

The Governor's Appointments can be found in the Senate Journal on Monday, April 11, 2011.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour E Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert E Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones E Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk E McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47; nays 0, the motion prevailed, and the Governor's Appointments were confirmed.

The following messages were 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 78.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

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

SB 161.

By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Grant of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 4th and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. President:

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

SB 76.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Stoner of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 140.

By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 223.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

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HB 47. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Sheldon of the 105th, Peake of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to authorize insurers to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for minimum standards for such policies; to provide for certain notices; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Rogers of the 21st.
Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on HB 47 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Hooks was excused.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 47 (LC 33 4224S) by substituting on line 29 "has been" with the following: is currently
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the committee amendment #1 was adopted.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following amendment #2:
Amend HB 47 (LC 33 4224S) by deleting "." at the end of line 70 and inserting the following: , and provide that no class of providers shall be promoted or recommended to the detriment of any other class of providers.
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Goggans of the 7th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 0, nays 37, and the committee amendment #2 was lost.

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Senator Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for equipment and self-management training for individuals with diabetes as required under Code Section 33-24-59.2.
Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Davis amendment #1 was withdrawn.
Senator Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #2:
Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for colorectal cancer screening and testing as required under Code Section 33-24-56.3.
Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Davis amendment #2 was withdrawn.
Senator Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #3:
Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding after line 65 the following: (c) Each individual accident and sickness policy sold pursuant to this article shall contain a side-by-side chart that compares the definitions of each benefit covered by the policy that has been sold in the other state with the definitions of the benefits covered under current Georgia laws and regulations where the specified benefit is similarly termed but defined differently.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 48, nays 0, and the Davis amendment #3 was adopted.
Senator Unterman of the 45th offered the following amendment #4:
Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by striking lines 45 through 48 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) The Commissioner shall have the authority to determine whether an insurer satisfies the standards required by this Code section and may not approve a plan that he or she finds lacks compliance with this Code section. The Commissioner shall have the authority to determine whether the plan sold pursuant to this article continues to satisfy

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the requirements set forth in this Code section in the same manner as he or she does with an individual accident and sickness insurance policy approved pursuant to another applicable chapter in this title.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Unterman amendment #4 was adopted.
Senator Unterman of the 45th offered the following amendment #5:
Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by striking lines 53 through 65 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(a) Each written application for a policy sold pursuant to this article shall contain the following language in boldface type at the beginning of the document:
'This policy may not include all the mandated benefits required under Georgia law. Examples of mandated benefits include coverage for mammograms and Pap smears, chlamydia screening, autism, and colorectal cancer screening. There are other policies that you can purchase in this state which include these mandated benefits.' (b) Each policy sold pursuant to this article shall contain the following language in boldface type at the beginning of the document: 'This policy may not include all the mandated benefits required under Georgia law. Examples of mandated benefits include coverage for mammograms and Pap smears, chlamydia screening, autism, and colorectal cancer screening. There are other policies that you can purchase in this state which include these mandated benefits. Please consult your insurance agent or insurer to determine which health benefits are covered under this policy.'
Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that her amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Unterman amendment #5 was withdrawn.
Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #6:
Amend HB 47 LC 33 3847 by inserting on line 26 after the period "The term `individual accident and sickness insurance policy' shall also include comprehensive major medical coverage for medical and surgical benefits, and also includes `High Deductible Health Plans' sold or maintained under the applicable provisions of Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Hill of the 32nd, Rogers amendment #6 was adopted.

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Senators Goggans of the 7th and Jackson of the 2nd offered the following amendment #7:

Amend HB 47

by deleting at the end of line 69 (the period .) and add the following: , and preserve the intent and effect of Code Sections 33-24-27.1, 33-24-27, 31-24-59.12, and 33-29-6(c).

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Goggans, Jackson of the 2nd amendment #7 was adopted.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd offered the following amendment #8:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for surveillance tests for ovarian cancer as required under Code Section 33-24-56.2.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Henson of the 41st called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers Balfour
N Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson

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N Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

N Millar N Miller N Mullis

Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 30, and the Jackson of the 2nd amendment #8 was lost.

Senators Orrock of the 36th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, Butler of the 55th, Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and others offered the following amendment #9:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for prescribed female contraceptive drugs or devices under Code Section 33-24-59.6.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Henson of the 41st called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers Balfour
N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 35, and the Orrock, et. al amendment #9 was lost.

Senators Harbison of the 15th and Jackson of the 2nd offered the following amendment #10:
Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for a mastectomy and lymph node dissection in an inpatient facility as provided for in Code Section 33-24-72.
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Hill of the 32nd objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Harbison of the 15th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

Y Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 33, and the Harbison, Jackson of the 2nd amendment #10 was lost.

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Senators Carter of the 42nd and Seay of the 34th offered the following amendment #11:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for mammograms, Pap smears, and prostate specific antigen tests in Code Section 33-29-3.2.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Hill of the 32nd objected.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

Y Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 34, and the Carter of the 42nd, Seay amendment #11 was lost.

Senators Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th and Seay of the 34th offered the following amendment #12:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual

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accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for prescription inhalers with no restriction on the number of days before obtaining a refill as prescribed under Code Section 33-24-59.8.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 35, and the Butler, et. al amendment #12 was lost.

Senators Albers of the 56th and Goggans of the 7th offered the following amendment #13:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 4224S) by substituting lines 19 and 20 with the following: allowing insurers authorized to transact insurance in Georgia to issue individual accident and sickness policies in Georgia that is currently approved for issuance in another state.

By substituting lines 29 through 31 with the following: insurance policy that has been approved for issuance in another state where the insurer or the insurer's affiliate or subsidiary is authorized to transact insurance so long as the insurer or the insurer's affiliate or subsidiary filing and issuance such policy in Georgia is also authorized to transact insurance in this state pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title and provided

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Hill of the 32nd objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 42, nays 2, and the Albers, Goggans amendment #13 was adopted.

Senators Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and Davenport of the 44th offered the following amendment #14:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for treatment of dependent children with cancer as required by Code Section 33-24-59.1.

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

N Albers Balfour
N Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 30, and the Tate, et. al amendment #14 was lost.

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Senator James of the 35th offered the following amendment #15:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding at the end of line 36 the following: Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for certain types of anti-cancer drug therapy as provided for in Code Section 33-53-2.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 34, and the James amendment #15 was lost.

Senator Orrock of the 36th offered the following amendment #16:

Amend HB 47 by adding at the end of line 36 the following:

Further, any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may offer an individual accident and sickness insurance policy, provided that all such policies shall include mandated coverage for annual screening for chlamydia for women under the age of 30 as required under Code Section 31-14-4.1

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 36, and the Orrock amendment #16 was lost.

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd offered the following amendment #17:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by adding after line 65 the following: (c) Each policy sold pursuant to this article shall specify which state or states offer such policy.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims

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Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Jackson, B Jackson, L
Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 34, and the Ramsey amendment #17 was lost.

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd offered the following amendment #18:

Amend HB 47 (LC 33 3847) by substituting line 28 with the following: The Commissioner may approve for sale in Georgia an individual accident and sickness

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

N Albers Balfour
N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 32, and the Ramsey amendment #18 was lost.

Senator Butler of the 55th offered the following amendment #19:

Amend HB 47 by striking (.) on line 32 and insert and provide direct access to obstetrical and gynecological services in accordance with Code Section 33-24-59.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller
Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh
Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 33, and the Butler amendment #19 was lost.

Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #20:

Amend HB 47 by deleting line 36 pg 2 and putting in its place "set forth in this Article; and provided that such insurer's medical loss ratio for individual policies exceeds 70%"

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel
Brown N Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson E Hooks N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 36, and the Henson amendment #20 was lost.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate

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N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 17.

HB 47, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:

HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

The Conference Committee Report was as follows:

The Committee of Conference on HB 78 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 78 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Senator Hill of the 4th /s/ Senator Unterman of the 45th /s/ Senator Tolleson of the 20th

/s/ Representative England of the 108th /s/ Representative Jones of the 46th /s/ Representative O`Neal of the 146th

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B.78 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012; 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, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 78

Governor House

Senate

CC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,162,513,870 $18,252,362,852 $18,252,362,852 $18,299,477,557

State General Funds

$15,935,888,770 $15,935,888,770 $15,935,888,770 $15,983,003,475

State Motor Fuel Funds

$898,356,882 $907,237,295 $907,237,295 $907,237,295

Lottery Proceeds

$832,402,256 $913,370,825 $913,370,825 $913,370,825

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$138,472,267 $138,472,267 $138,472,267 $138,472,267

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,899,705,090 $10,784,437,362 $10,774,693,699 $10,857,824,765

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

$241,475

$241,475

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807 $94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$137,772,708 $137,772,708 $137,772,708 $137,772,708

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

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Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$13,383,988

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,445,496,625

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,659,442

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$73,587,353

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,121,923,401

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $51,433,454

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$3,112,268

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$92,772,248

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$203,067,718

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,957

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $342,224,957

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,889,828,811

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$7,224,255

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$7,224,255

Reserved Fund Balances

$6,723,413

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$6,723,413

Interest and Investment Income

$3,884,336

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,884,336

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,225,791,924

Hospital Authorities

$214,057,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,011,734,096

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$210,974,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$210,974,903

Royalties and Rents

$1,632,342

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$1,632,342

Sales and Services

$2,420,502,334

$13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,457,919,569 $1,143,659,442 $73,349,999 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $4,998,145,733 $51,433,454
$3,112,268 $92,772,248
$199,392,068 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000
$18,257,539 $4,900,218,706
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $17,023,413 $17,023,413 $3,884,336 $3,884,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $210,974,903 $210,974,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,420,502,229

$13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,459,346,859 $1,143,659,442 $73,587,353 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $4,947,710,654 $51,433,454
$3,112,268 $54,870,519 $37,901,729 $194,590,933 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $41,086,432 $18,257,539 $4,901,109,949
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $19,837,361 $19,837,361 $3,424,336 $3,424,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $207,376,995 $207,376,995 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,422,677,432

$13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,459,596,859 $1,143,659,442 $73,349,999 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $5,023,177,939 $51,433,454
$3,112,268 $54,870,519 $37,901,729 $199,392,068 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $41,086,432 $18,257,539 $4,901,865,245
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $19,168,110 $19,168,110 $3,424,336 $3,424,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $210,076,042 $210,076,042 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,421,402,932

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Fees Retained for License Plate Production Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales Indemnification Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Mail and Courier Services Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Property Insurance Funds Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,415,123,543 $1,016,128
$13,095,304 $13,095,304 $3,550,725,427 $3,538,982,382 $12,192,899
$1,300,805 $7,344,345 $2,998,974,368 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082
$1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,092,709
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,415,123,438 $1,016,128
$13,095,304 $13,095,304 $3,674,271,564 $3,662,528,519 $12,192,899
$1,300,805 $7,344,345 $3,122,520,505 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082
$1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,092,709
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,417,298,641 $1,016,128
$13,055,304 $13,055,304 $3,689,661,125 $3,677,918,080 $12,192,899
$1,300,805 $7,344,345 $3,138,444,175 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082
$1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $7,558,600
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,416,024,141 $1,016,128
$13,055,304 $13,055,304 $3,654,423,553 $3,645,530,508 $12,192,899
$1,300,805 $7,344,345 $3,106,056,603 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082
$1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $7,558,600
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

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FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,952,047,771 $33,937,018,920 $33,928,166,500 $34,059,167,567

Changes in Fund Availability

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$273,153,609 $363,002,591 $363,002,591 $410,117,296

State General Funds

$537,222,400 $537,222,400 $537,222,400 $584,337,105

State Motor Fuel Funds

$37,667,882 $46,548,295 $46,548,295 $46,548,295

Lottery Proceeds

($295,250,005) ($214,281,436) ($214,281,436) ($214,281,436)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,590,167) ($1,590,167) ($1,590,167) ($1,590,167)

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

Hospital Provider Fee

($4,869,361) ($4,869,361) ($4,869,361) ($4,869,361)

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($1,975,203,112) ($2,090,470,840) ($2,139,700,945) ($2,056,569,879)

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122($241,475) ($241,475)

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($913,649)

($913,649) $1,586,351

$1,586,351

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($281,205,121) ($281,205,121) ($281,205,121) ($281,205,121)

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,428,417 $43,851,361 $45,278,651 $45,528,651

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

($7,351,722) ($7,589,076) ($7,351,722) ($7,589,076)

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($101,662,424) ($225,440,092) ($275,875,171) ($200,407,886)

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,272,975 $40,272,975

$2,371,246

$2,371,246

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

($29,674,507) ($33,350,157) ($38,151,292) ($33,350,157)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$28,493,282 $28,493,282 ($10,993,160) ($10,993,160)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $28,493,282 $28,493,282 ($10,993,160) ($10,993,160)

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$41,086,432 $41,086,432

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

($6,943,545) ($6,943,545) ($6,943,545) ($6,943,545)

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Merit System Assessments Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Federal Funds Indirect FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($52,874,778) ($42,484,883) ($41,593,640) ($40,838,344)

($60,360,097) ($50,060,097) ($47,246,149) ($47,915,400)

$10,300,000 $13,113,948 $12,444,697

($86,281)

($86,281)

($546,281)

($546,281)

($86,281)

($86,281)

($546,281)

($546,281)

$910,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$910,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 ($2,597,908)

$101,139

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 ($2,597,908)

$101,139

$5,661,016

$5,660,911

$7,836,114

$6,561,614

$5,661,016

$5,660,911

$7,836,114

$6,561,614

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

$79,299,299 $202,845,436 $218,234,997 $182,997,425

$151,586,731 $275,132,868 $290,522,429 $258,134,857

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$149,853,306 $273,399,443 $289,323,113 $256,935,541

$549,082

$549,082

$549,082

$549,082

($736,937)

($736,937) ($1,271,046) ($1,271,046)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($205,069)

($205,069)

($205,069)

($205,069)

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

($875,862)

($875,862)

($875,862)

($875,862)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($71,411,570) ($71,411,570) ($71,411,570) ($74,261,570)

($2,850,000)

($1,675,624,982) ($1,567,107,696) ($1,600,056,997) ($1,504,293,502)

Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($39,486,442)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

($39,486,442)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 ($39,486,442)

($39,486,442) ($39,486,442) ($39,486,442)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

Section Total - Final
$9,956,175 $10,268,129 $9,956,175 $10,268,129 $9,956,175 $10,268,129

$10,233,547 $10,233,547 $10,233,547

Continuation Budget

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175
$10,266,366 $10,266,366 $10,266,366
$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

1.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,476

$5,476

1.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,071

$28,625

1.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($65,796)

($65,796)

1.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$19,540

$19,540

1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

$5,476
$32,929
($65,796)
$19,540
$1,187,278 $1,187,278 $1,187,278

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Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

2.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,286

$4,286

2.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,888

$22,406

2.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($65,756)

($65,756)

2.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$20,160

$20,160

2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

3.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,160

$27,160

3.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$164,703

$141,977

3.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($349,484)

($349,484)

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925
$4,286 $25,774 ($65,756) $20,160
$1,080,389 $1,080,389 $1,080,389
$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289
$27,160 $163,322 ($349,484)

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3.4 Increase funds for Special Session. State General Funds

$489,326

$489,326

$489,326

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

$7,073,613 $7,073,613 $7,073,613

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

4.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,837

$4,837

4.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$29,214

$25,286

4.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,671)

($30,671)

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832
$4,837
$29,088
($30,671)

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

State General Funds

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

$925,086 $925,086 $925,086

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095

Continuation Budget

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$18,483,830 $18,483,830 $18,483,830
$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$18,540,176 $18,540,176 $18,540,176
$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

5.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$71,695

$71,695

5.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$437,050

$374,785

5.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($817,850)

($817,850)

5.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$1,537,607

$1,537,607

$71,695 $431,131 ($817,850) $1,537,607

5.100-House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)
$17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830

$18,540,176 $18,540,176 $18,540,176

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$8,336,395 $10,002,323 $8,336,395 $10,002,323 $8,336,395 $10,002,323

$9,970,692 $9,970,692 $9,970,692

$9,994,033 $9,994,033 $9,994,033

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

6.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,968

$6,968

6.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

$6,968

State General Funds 6.3 Increase funds for a Special Session.

$51,558

$36,428

$41,905

State General Funds

$1,853,304

$1,853,304

$1,853,304

6.4 Transfer funds for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to the Department of Natural Resources.

State General Funds

($21,927)

($21,927)

($21,927)

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

State General Funds

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

$4,903,201 $4,903,201 $4,903,201

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

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7.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($133,824)

($133,824)

7.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($425)

($425)

7.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,784

$6,784

7.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$39,011

$35,462

7.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($127,850)

($127,850)

($133,824) ($425) $6,784
$40,793 ($127,850)

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

$2,244,125

State General Funds

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

$2,244,125

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

$2,244,125

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

8.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,946

$15,946

8.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,310

$83,358

8.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($119,927)

($119,927)

$15,946 $95,891 ($119,927)

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8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

$2,846,707

State General Funds

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

$2,846,707

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

$2,846,707

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$28,148,055 $29,425,998

$28,148,055 $29,425,998

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$29,178,245 $30,546,188

$29,302,327 $29,302,327
$1,120,190 $1,120,190 $30,422,517

$29,426,906 $29,426,906
$1,120,190 $1,120,190 $30,547,096

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$602,170 $26,909,731

$602,170 $26,909,731

$602,170 $26,909,731

$602,170 $26,909,731

9.1 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

9.2 Reduce funds for contracts due to the transfer of responsibilities for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the Department of Law.

State General Funds

($934,980)

($934,980)

($934,980)

($934,980)

9.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,788)

($8,788)

($8,788)

9.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$184,425

$184,425

$184,425

9.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$832,902

$735,013

$845,518

9.6 Increase funds to recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

9.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($25,156)

($25,156)

($25,156)

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,609,610 $25,592,993 $25,495,104 $25,605,609

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,609,610 $1,030,190 $1,030,190 $1,030,190
$25,639,800

$25,592,993 $1,120,190 $1,120,190 $1,120,190
$26,713,183

$25,495,104 $1,120,190 $1,120,190 $1,120,190
$26,615,294

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$25,605,609 $1,120,190 $1,120,190 $1,120,190
$26,725,799
$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

10.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($62,888)

($35,480)

($35,480)

10.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($394)

($394)

10.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,256

$13,256

10.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,233

$39,480

($35,480) ($394)
$13,256 $45,416

10.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

State General Funds

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

$1,587,057 $1,587,057 $1,587,057

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

11.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,142

$1,142

11.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,072

$1,803

11.3 Increase funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB206 (2010 session).

State General Funds

$118,000

$118,000

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542
$1,142
$2,074
$118,000

11.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

$242,758

State General Funds

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

$242,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

$242,758

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to

provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity

of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility

companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

12.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($25,122)

12.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,365) ($657)

($9,365) ($657)

($9,365) ($657)

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12.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,840

$15,840

12.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$66,089

$52,329

12.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($15,186)

($15,186)

$15,840 $60,196 ($15,186)

12.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to

provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity

of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility

companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

$1,991,482

State General Funds

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

$1,991,482

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

$1,991,482

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$12,531,853 $13,310,262

$12,531,853 $13,310,262

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$12,681,853 $13,460,262

$13,307,966 $13,307,966
$150,000 $150,000 $13,457,966

$13,357,490 $13,357,490
$150,000 $150,000 $13,507,490

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Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

13.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($296)

($296)

($296)

13.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,258)

($2,258)

($2,258)

13.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$557,267

$557,267

$557,267

13.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$378,567

$329,403

$378,927

13.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($210,753)

($210,753)

($210,753)

13.6 Reduce funds for fiscal staff and shift payroll and accounts receivable functions to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

State General Funds

($46,868)

$0

$0

13.7 Increase funds for software development ($52,750) and hardware ($50,000) to implement the appellate e-filing initiative.

State General Funds

$102,750

$102,750

$102,750

13.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$13,310,262 $13,310,262
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $13,460,262

$13,307,966 $13,307,966
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $13,457,966

$13,357,490 $13,357,490
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $13,507,490

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$14,224,808 $12,771,049

$14,224,808 $12,771,049

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$619,295

$619,295

$619,295

$619,295

$17,397,038 $15,943,279

$13,182,991 $13,182,991
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,880,924

$13,468,577 $13,468,577
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,166,510

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$65,013 $65,013

$65,013 $65,013

$65,013 $65,013

$65,013 $65,013

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

14.1 Eliminate state funds to reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue.

State General Funds

($65,013)

($65,013)

($65,013)

14.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$237,903

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

15.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect an increase in fee revenue. State General Funds

($20,283)

($20,283)

($20,283)

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15.2 Eliminate state funds and reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue. (CC:Plan for self-sufficiency in FY2013)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($486,789) $525,703 $38,914

($25,000) $525,703 $500,703

15.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,072

$486,789

$461,789

State General Funds

$507,072

$486,789

$461,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

$703,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$684,572

$664,289

$703,203

$1,164,992

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the

Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the

Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the

Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for

Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

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16.1 Increase funds for increased space and equipment rental costs associated with the acquisition of additional space.

State General Funds

$50,627

$0

$0

$0

16.2 Increase funds due to the PeopleSoft billing increase.

State General Funds

$24,916

$0

$0

$0

16.3 Increase funds due to the increase in the annual supplemental fee for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts.

State General Funds

$6,691

$0

$0

$0

16.4 Increase funds to fill critical vacancies in divisions that incurred personnel losses during FY 2010 and FY 2011.

State General Funds

$226,000

$0

$0

$0

16.5 Increase funds for operations related to the Access to Justice program.

State General Funds

$83,900

$0

$0

$0

16.6 Increase funds for grants to local organizations providing legal services to victims of domestic violence.

State General Funds

$99,324

$0

$0

$0

16.7 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($588)

($588)

($588)

16.8 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,096)

($2,096)

($2,096)

16.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$95,206

$95,206

$95,206

16.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,720

$7,720

$7,720

16.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$174,430

$151,777

$174,595

16.12 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect a statewide hiring freeze from FY2009 through FY2012.

State General Funds

($1,004,278)

$0

($250,000)

16.13 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs.

State General Funds

($3,606)

($3,606)

($3,606)

16.14 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs for the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.

State General Funds

($16,283)

($16,283)

($16,283)

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16.15 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs for the Council of State Court Judges.

State General Funds

($18,400)

($18,400)

($18,400)

16.16 Increase funds to add one staff member to perform Judicial Shared Services functions for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

State General Funds

$81,824

$0

$0

16.17 Reduce funds for personnel and operations, exempting the Council of Magistrate Court Judges and the Council of State Court Judges.

State General Funds

($367,697)

($367,697)

16.98 Transfer funds for all activities and functions related to Accountability Courts to the new Accountability Courts program.

State General Funds

($1,909,878) ($1,909,878)

16.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

State General Funds

$0

$0

16.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to

operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County

and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts

division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,550,974 $11,373,445

$9,995,671

$9,768,489

State General Funds

$12,550,974 $11,373,445

$9,995,671

$9,768,489

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,552,935 $268,905 $268,905 $268,905
$15,372,814

$2,552,935 $268,905 $268,905 $268,905
$14,195,285

$2,552,935 $268,905 $268,905 $268,905
$12,817,511

$2,552,935 $268,905 $268,905 $268,905
$12,590,329

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

17.1 Increase funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges.

State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

$100,000

17.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,483

$6,512

$150,000 $7,491

17.100-Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

$409,240

State General Funds

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

$409,240

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

$409,240

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$565,500

$565,500

$565,500

$565,500

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500

18.1 Increase funds to ensure indigent death-sentenced inmates are adequately represented in legal proceedings.

State General Funds

$234,500

$36,083

$0

$565,500 $565,500
$0

18.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

$565,500

State General Funds

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

$565,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

$565,500

Accountability Courts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as, the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

508.1 Increase funds for Accountability Courts starting January 1, 2012. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$353,681

$353,681

508.98 Transfer funds from the Judicial Council program for all activities and functions related to Accountability Courts.

State General Funds

$1,909,878

$1,909,878

508.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$0

$0

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508.100 -Accountability Courts

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall

be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees

collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,263,559

$2,263,559

State General Funds

$2,263,559

$2,263,559

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,263,559

$2,263,559

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$6,765,382

$6,567,850

$6,765,382

$6,567,850

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,212,838

$7,015,306

$6,780,643 $6,780,643
$447,456 $447,456 $7,228,099

$6,718,350 $6,718,350
$447,456 $447,456 $7,165,806

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

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19.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,635)

($2,635)

($2,635)

19.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,347

$9,347

$9,347

19.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$43,630

$37,964

$43,671

19.4 Reduce funds for one vacant Administrative Assistant position.

State General Funds

($24,764)

($24,764)

($24,764)

19.5 Reduce funds for state-funded coordination and supervision of the Permanent Homes for Children program.

State General Funds

($268,000)

$0

($68,000)

19.6 Increase funds for renovations and moving costs to relocate the Council of Juvenile Court Judges office to Capitol Hill. (S and CC:Do not move and reduce funds to reflect savings based on decreased rental rates)

State General Funds

$41,056

($8,485)

($8,485)

19.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,464,821

$1,263,455

$1,476,248

$1,413,955

State General Funds

$1,464,821

$1,263,455

$1,476,248

$1,413,955

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,912,277

$1,710,911

$1,923,704

$1,861,411

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

20.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,834

$3,834

$3,834

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20.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

State General Funds

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$57,554,685 $56,664,661

$57,554,685 $56,664,661

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$59,356,812 $58,466,788

$57,138,115 $57,138,115
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,940,242

$57,334,703 $57,334,703
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $59,136,830

Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

21.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,828)

($20,828)

($20,828)

21.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$187,455 $187,455 $187,455

$187,455 $187,455 $187,455

$187,455 $187,455 $187,455

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

22.1 Increase funds to cover a projected shortfall. (S and CC:Increase funds for personnel to reduce furlough days or transition state-funded victims advocates off state funds)

State General Funds

$1,104,752

$0

$435,000

$435,000

22.2 Increase funds for three additional Assistant District Attorneys associated with the creation of new judgeships for the Alcovy, Atlanta, and Brunswick Judicial Circuits in HB1163 (2008 Session). (H and S:Funds provided in HB990 (2009 Session))

State General Funds

$235,552

$0

$0

$0

22.3 Increase funds to restore critical vacancies.

State General Funds

$98,157

$0

$0

$0

22.4 Increase funds for deferred promotions approved in FY 2009 and withheld due to budget shortfalls.

State General Funds

$349,150

$0

$0

$0

22.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 22.6 Eliminate funds for all state-funded victim advocates.

$1,784,517

$1,552,767

$1,786,216

State General Funds 22.7 Reduce funds for operations.

($824,169)

($824,169)

($824,169)

State General Funds

($283,248)

$0

($50,000)

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22.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,143,180 $51,032,669 $51,519,167 $51,702,616

State General Funds

$52,143,180 $51,032,669 $51,519,167 $51,702,616

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,945,307 $52,834,796 $53,321,294 $53,504,743

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

23.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,011)

($5,011)

23.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$12,323

$12,323

23.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$410,796

$410,796

23.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$100,440

$87,396

23.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,547

$2,547

23.6 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($90,504)

($90,504)

23.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on reduced State Bar rental rates.

State General Funds

($189,276)

($189,276)

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222
($5,011) $12,323 $410,796 $100,535
$2,547 ($90,504) ($189,276)

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23.100 -Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

State General Funds

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$57,314,930 $58,453,299 $57,314,930 $58,453,299 $57,314,930 $58,453,299

$58,831,348 $58,831,348 $58,831,348

$5,444,632 $5,444,632 $5,444,632
$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930
$58,770,012 $58,770,012 $58,770,012

Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

24.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,575)

($258)

24.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($146)

$0

24.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,320

$8,320

($258) $0
$8,320

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24.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,709

24.5 Reduce funds for annual leave payout.

State General Funds

($3,692)

24.6 Reduce funds for one vacant paralegal position.

State General Funds

($70,281)

$31,071 ($3,692) ($70,281)

$35,743 ($3,692) ($70,281)

24.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

$1,202,718

State General Funds

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

$1,202,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

$1,202,718

Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,048

$16,048

25.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

$16,048

State General Funds 25.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

$1,158

$63,101

$72,588

State General Funds

($36,102)

($36,102)

($36,102)

25.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,107,599 $2,107,599 $2,107,599

$2,169,542 $2,169,542 $2,169,542

$2,179,029 $2,179,029 $2,179,029

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$85,520

$85,520

26.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,243

$12,243

26.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,725,786

$1,501,663

26.4 Increase funds for Senior Judge usage.

State General Funds

$104,755

$104,755

26.5 Reduce funds for five vacant law clerk positions.

State General Funds

($267,185)

($267,185)

26.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($337,116)

($337,116)

26.7 Reduce funds for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.

State General Funds

($128,073)

($128,073)

26.8 Freeze all non-statutory law clerk positions as they become vacant. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

26.9 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,317)

$85,520 $12,243 $1,727,428 $104,755 ($267,185) ($337,116) ($128,073)
$0 ($8,317)

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26.10 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($56,539)

($56,539)

26.11 Increase funds for Senior Judge usage in circuits that contain Accountability Courts starting January 1, 2012. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$601,260

$300,000

26.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760 $55,388,265

State General Funds

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760 $55,388,265

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760 $55,388,265

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$8,610,712

$9,180,275

$8,593,888 $8,593,888
$554,931 $554,931 $9,148,819

$8,625,575 $8,625,575
$554,931 $554,931 $9,180,506

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

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law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

27.1 Increase funds for a full-time docket clerk position in the Clerk's Office to meet increased caseload.

State General Funds

$52,955

$0

$0

$0

27.2 Increase funds to sustain security upgrades to existing IT infrastructure.

State General Funds

$5,600

$0

$0

$0

27.3 Increase funds to implement an electronic case management system for trial court records and transcripts.

State General Funds

$98,400

$98,400

$98,400

$98,400

27.4 Increase funds for IT equipment and maintenance to support transmission of electronic appellate records and transcripts.

State General Funds

$109,939

$109,939

$109,939

$109,939

27.5 Increase funds to allow for parity between Supreme Court and Court of Appeals staff attorneys.

State General Funds

$62,256

$0

$0

$0

27.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,307)

($7,307)

($7,307)

27.7 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,187

$13,187

$13,187

27.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$336,366

$336,366

$336,366

27.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$242,218

$210,762

$242,449

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27.10 Increase funds for personnel to meet increased caseload. State General Funds

$105,910

$105,910

$105,910

27.100-Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,593,888

$8,625,575

State General Funds

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,593,888

$8,625,575

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

Sales and Services

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,610,712

$9,180,275

$9,148,819

$9,180,506

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$15,761,699 $15,808,997

$3,793,512 $3,793,512 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,986,411

$3,689,254 $3,689,254 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,882,153

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State Accounting Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial

management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory

reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and

efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

28.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($570)

($570)

($570)

28.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,429)

($1,429)

($1,429)

28.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($570) ($1,429)

State General Funds 28.4 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate two positions.

$25,313

$25,313

$25,313

$25,313

State General Funds

($292,167)

($292,167)

($292,167)

28.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($292,167)

State General Funds 28.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

$120,340

$104,712

$120,454

State General Funds

($73,042)

$0

$0

28.7 Authorize the State Accounting Office to begin consolidation of payroll services for the Secretary of State, State Board of Workers' Compensation, Georgia Technology Authority, and the Departments of Driver Services, Revenue, Community Affairs, Economic Development, Insurance, Veterans Services, Public Safety, and Law. (CC:Authorize the SAO to develop a comprehensive schedule for the consolidation of payroll services to be initiated in phases beginning January 1, 2012)

State General Funds

$0

$0

28.8 Increase funds for personnel. The State Accounting Officer, by January 1, 2012, shall develop and implement accounting policies on the proper and consistent allocation of administrative costs including, but not limited to, rent, utilities, information

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technology, and employee benefits. (CC:Utilize existing funds)

State General Funds

$120,000

$0

28.9 It is the intent of the General Assembly that the director of the House Budget Office, the director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the State Auditor shall be members of the PeopleSoft Governance Council, with input on changes and upgrades to the state accounting system. (S:YES)(CC:The State Accounting Officer shall notify the General Assembly of any PeopleSoft upgrades prior to implementation)

State General Funds

$0

$0

28.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial

management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory

reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and

efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,793,512

$3,689,254

State General Funds

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,793,512

$3,689,254

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

State Funds Transfers

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

Accounting System Assessments

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,761,699 $15,808,997 $15,986,411 $15,882,153

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$9,340,180

$9,458,974

$9,340,180

$9,458,974

$18,757,851 $18,757,851

$973,720

$973,720

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$12,946,896 $12,946,896

$1,752,899

$1,752,899

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

$168,294,405 $168,413,199

$7,841,487 $7,841,487 $15,972,832 $1,568,459 $3,084,336 $9,567,138 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $164,010,693

$7,860,094 $7,860,094 $18,077,140
$973,720 $3,084,336 $12,266,185 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $166,133,608

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Mail and Courier Services Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

29.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($944)

($944)

29.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($944)

State General Funds

($1,167)

($1,167)

($1,167)

29.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$52,954

$52,954

$52,954

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902
($944)
($1,167)
$52,954

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29.4 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate three positions.

State General Funds

($305,069)

($305,069)

($305,069)

($305,069)

29.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($97,268)

($97,268)

($97,268)

($97,268)

29.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,930

$28,654

$32,962

29.7 Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program and Office of the State Treasurer and replace state funds. (CC:Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program and replace state funds)

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,594,739) $594,739
$1,000,000 $0

($1,599,047) $0
$1,599,047 $0

29.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,566,085

$1,599,015

State General Funds

$1,566,085

$1,599,015

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$2,689,761

Reserved Fund Balances

$594,739

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$594,739

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,000,000

Sales and Services

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

State Funds Transfers

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

Agency to Agency Contracts

$142,727

$142,727

$142,727

Mail and Courier Services

$250,719

$250,719

$250,719

Motor Vehicle Rental Payments

$203,686

$203,686

$203,686

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$759,169

$759,169

$759,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,017,408

$4,050,338

$4,046,062

$2,694,069
$1,599,047 $1,599,047 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,050,370

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Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

30.1 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with reserves for operations.

State General Funds

($158,370)

($158,370)

($158,370)

($158,370)

30.100-Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Reserved Fund Balances

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Mail and Courier

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to

state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$0 $0 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669

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State Funds Transfers Mail and Courier Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

31.100 -Mail and Courier

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to

state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

State Funds Transfers

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

Mail and Courier Services

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Indemnification Funds Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Property Insurance Funds Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

32.1 Increase funds to reflect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium increases to state agencies.

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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32.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation

Program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

State Funds Transfers

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

Indemnification Funds

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

Liability Funds

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

Loss Control Funds

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

Property Insurance Funds

$23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404

Workers Compensation Funds

$66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small

and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

33.1 The Department is authorized to retain only $7,900,000 for Purchasing and $1,000,000 for Departmental Administration and all additional funds collected by the Department shall be remitted to the State Treasury. (CC:The Department is authorized to retain only $10,000,000 for Purchasing and $1,599,047 for Departmental Administration and all additional funds collected by the Department shall be remitted to the State Treasury by the end of the fiscal year)

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

($4,379,758) ($2,279,758)

33.2 By January 1, 2012 the Department shall provide a report to the House and Senate demonstrating $10,000,000 in savings from renegotiating statewide contracts. (S:YES)(CC:By January 1, 2012 the Department shall provide a report to the House and Senate demonstrating savings from renegotiating statewide contracts)

State General Funds

$0

$0

33.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small

and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $10,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $10,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $10,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $10,000,000

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

34.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

35.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds 35.2 Reduce funds for equipment.

($17,480)

($17,480)

($17,480)

($17,480)

State General Funds

($2,257)

35.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

($2,257)

($2,257)

($2,257)

State General Funds 35.4 Increase funds for operations.

($275,691)

($275,691)

($275,691)

($275,691)

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

35.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

$691,316

State General Funds

$92,971

$80,897

$93,060

35.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,469,651

$2,562,622

$2,550,548

$2,562,711

State General Funds

$2,469,651

$2,562,622

$2,550,548

$2,562,711

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,770,456

$1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,863,427

$1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,851,353

$1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,863,516

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

36.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($4,618)

($4,618)

($4,618)

($4,618)

36.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

State General Funds

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the

safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

37.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$50,755

$50,755

37.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($293,314)

($293,314)

$50,755 ($293,314)

$50,755 ($293,314)

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37.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($223,144)

($279,515)

($279,515)

37.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$49,264

$42,866

($279,515) $49,310

37.100-Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the

safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

$5,255,824

State General Funds

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

$5,255,824

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

$5,255,824

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

38.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $20,972,832). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

38.2 Direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

$0

$0

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617

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Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,170,617 $3,170,617
$80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$3,170,617 $3,170,617
$80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$3,170,617 $3,170,617
$80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$3,170,617 $3,170,617
$80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

39.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
39.2 Reduce funds for operations.

($53,781) ($53,781)

($53,781) ($53,781)

($53,781)

($53,781) ($53,781)

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($32,500) ($32,500)

($32,500) ($32,500)

($32,500)

($32,500) ($32,500)

39.3 Recognize reserves and transfer funds to the Department of Administrative Services Departmental Administration program ($594,739). (S:YES)(CC:NO)

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$0

$0

39.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

Interest and Investment Income

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Sales and Services

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$31,376,223 $31,376,223
$6,622,918 $6,622,918

$31,376,223 $31,376,223
$6,622,918 $6,622,918

$31,376,223 $31,376,223
$6,622,918 $6,622,918

$31,376,223 $31,376,223
$6,622,918 $6,622,918

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,711,527 $425,000
$9,286,527 $787,183 $787,183
$48,497,851

$9,711,527 $425,000
$9,286,527 $787,183 $787,183
$48,497,851

$9,711,527 $425,000
$9,286,527 $787,183 $787,183
$48,497,851

$9,711,527 $425,000
$9,286,527 $787,183 $787,183
$48,497,851

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$30,219,420 $30,925,089

$30,219,420 $30,925,089

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$9,711,527

$9,711,527

$425,000

$425,000

$9,286,527

$9,286,527

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$47,341,048 $48,046,717

$30,294,490 $30,294,490
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $10,211,527
$425,000 $9,786,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,916,118

$30,926,045 $30,926,045
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $48,047,673

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

40.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($249,348)

($249,348)

($249,348)

($249,348)

40.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,867,499 $2,867,499 $2,867,499

$2,867,499 $2,867,499 $2,867,499

$2,867,499 $2,867,499 $2,867,499

$2,867,499 $2,867,499 $2,867,499

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

41.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,253

$15,253

41.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

$15,253

$15,253

State General Funds

($16,402)

($16,402)

($16,402)

41.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$160,784

$160,784

$160,784

($16,402) $160,784

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41.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($695,546)

($695,546)

($695,546)

($695,546)

41.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$662,970

$576,872

$663,601

41.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

41.7 Replace state funds with other funds due to higher than expected revenue.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($500,000)

$0

$500,000

$0

$0

$0

41.100-Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,893,217 $16,546,187 $15,960,089 $16,546,818

State General Funds

$15,893,217 $16,546,187 $15,960,089 $16,546,818

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,931,240

$8,931,240

$9,431,240

$8,931,240

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

Sales and Services

$8,506,240

$8,506,240

$9,006,240

$8,506,240

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,506,240

$8,506,240

$9,006,240

$8,506,240

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

State Funds Transfers

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,642,375 $32,295,345 $32,209,247 $32,295,976

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

42.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,606

$1,606

42.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

$1,606

State General Funds

($5,741)

($5,741)

($5,741)

42.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,060

$22,060

$22,060

42.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$117,142

$101,929

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388
$1,606
($5,741)
$22,060
$117,253

42.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,102,313

$2,219,455

$2,204,242

State General Funds

$2,102,313

$2,219,455

$2,204,242

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,302,313

$2,419,455

$2,404,242

$2,219,566 $2,219,566
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,419,566

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,295,768

$5,295,768

$5,295,768

$5,295,768

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,295,768 $35,000 $35,000
$580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $35,000 $35,000
$580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183
$6,468,238

43.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$3,287

$3,287

$3,287

43.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,121)

($3,121)

($3,121)

43.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,361

$31,361

$31,361

43.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$143,057

$124,478

43.5 Reduce funds for the Market Bulletin.

State General Funds

($147,960)

($147,960)

43.6 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

43.7 Reduce funds for advertising contracts.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

$5,295,768 $35,000 $35,000
$580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238
$3,287
($3,121)
$31,361
$143,193
($147,960)
($42,000)
($100,000)

43.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,327,295

$5,180,392

$5,161,813

$5,180,528

State General Funds

$5,327,295

$5,180,392

$5,161,813

$5,180,528

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,499,765

$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,352,862

$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,334,283

$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,352,998

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

44.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($245,191)

($245,191)

($245,191)

($245,191)

44.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

State General Funds

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

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255.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$9,574

$9,574

$9,574

255.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,402

$22,402

$22,402

255.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($207,781)

($207,781)

($207,781)

255.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$82,460

$71,751

$9,574 $22,402 ($207,781) $82,538

255.100-Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

$1,291,942

State General Funds

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

$1,291,942

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

$1,291,942

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,892,377 $10,839,100 $10,892,377 $10,839,100 $10,892,377 $10,839,100

$11,027,406 $11,027,406 $11,027,406

$11,071,192 $11,071,192 $11,071,192

Consumer Protection and Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,905

$208,905

$208,905

$208,905

46.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($99)

($99)

($99)

46.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$352

$352

$352

46.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,461

$1,461

$1,461

46.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

46.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,566

$5,714

($99) $352 $1,461 ($6,000) $6,573

46.100-Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

$211,192

State General Funds

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

$211,192

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

$211,192

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

47.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($958)

($958)

($958)

47.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,387

$3,387

$3,387

47.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,069

$14,069

$14,069

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412
($958)
$3,387
$14,069

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47.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($9,998)

($9,998)

($9,998)

47.5 Reduce funds for one training manager position.

State General Funds

($101,344)

($101,344)

($101,344)

47.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,594

$46,634

($9,998) ($101,344)
$53,645

47.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

State General Funds

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

$1,970,213 $1,970,213 $1,970,213

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

48.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,399)

($3,399)

($3,399)

48.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$12,021

$12,021

$12,021

48.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$49,932

$49,932

$49,932

48.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($113,593)

($113,593)

($113,593)

($3,399) $12,021 $49,932 ($113,593)

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48.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

48.6 Reduce funds by consolidating the functions of the College Park and Savannah district offices.

State General Funds

($117,691)

($117,691)

($117,691)

48.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$220,259

$191,655

48.8 Reduce funds for three vacant bank examiner positions.

State General Funds

($141,000)

($141,000)

48.9 Reduce funds for temporary assistance used by examiners.

State General Funds

($1,210)

($1,210)

48.10 Reduce funds for a credit specialist.

State General Funds

($97,417)

$0

($10,000) ($117,691) $220,469 ($141,000)
($1,210) $0

48.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

$7,033,886

State General Funds

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

$7,033,886

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

$7,033,886

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations,

and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

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49.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($900)

($900)

($900)

49.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

49.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,227

$13,227

$13,227

49.4 Reduce funds for three positions.

State General Funds

($91,000)

($91,000)

($91,000)

49.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,286

$47,236

49.6 Reduce funds for temporary assistance.

State General Funds

($14,000)

($14,000)

49.7 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from instituting an electronic registration system.

State General Funds

($134,355)

$0

($900) $3,184 $13,227 ($91,000) $54,338 ($14,000)
$0

49.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations,

and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

$1,855,901

State General Funds

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

$1,855,901

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

$1,855,901

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263 $48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$875,934,660 $895,653,475

State General Funds

$865,679,522 $885,398,337

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,715,017 $162,715,017

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $13,383,988 $13,383,988

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,995,862 $16,995,862

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$22,458,262 $22,458,262

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$51,433,454 $51,433,454

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,541,722 $20,541,722

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$83,727,896 $83,727,896

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$5,839

$5,839

Intergovernmental Transfers

$577,343

$577,343

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

$891,265,432 $881,010,294 $10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454
$37,901,729
$20,541,722 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024

$893,724,585 $883,469,447 $10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454
$37,901,729
$20,541,722 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024

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Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263 $48,098
$1,131,274,934

$82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263 $48,098
$1,150,993,749

$82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263 $48,098
$1,146,605,706

$82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263 $48,098
$1,149,064,859

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive

gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

50.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,462

$32,462

$32,462

$32,462

50.2 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$20,130,488

$20,130,488

$20,130,488

$20,130,488

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FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($20,130,488) ($20,130,488) ($20,130,488)

$0

$0

$0

50.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,123

$135,337

($20,130,488) $0
$155,684

50.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive

gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,432,228 $43,454,351 $43,567,565 $43,587,912

State General Funds

$43,432,228 $43,454,351 $43,567,565 $43,587,912

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,367,245 $50,367,245 $50,367,245 $50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$30,036,757 $30,036,757 $30,036,757 $30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,130,488 $20,130,488

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $20,130,488 $20,130,488

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$20,130,488 $20,130,488

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,795

$435,795

$435,795

$435,795

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Sales and Services

$892

$892

$892

$892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$892

$892

$892

$892

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,235,268 $94,257,391 $94,370,605 $94,390,952

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

51.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$728,087

$728,087

$728,087

$728,087

51.2 Increase funds for 400 family supports, five crisis respite homes, and six mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$12,800,081 $12,800,081 $12,800,081 $12,800,081

51.3 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the FY 2011 150 waiver slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

51.4 Increase funds for an additional 250 waiver slots for the NOW and COMP waivers for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

51.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H and S:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services)

State General Funds

($2,289,405) ($2,289,405) ($2,289,405) ($2,289,405)

51.6 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$42,144,989 $42,144,989 $42,144,989 $42,144,989

51.7 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,636,459
$411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234 ($30,636,459)
($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234 ($30,636,459)
($411,234) $0

51.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,642,774

$4,032,696

$4,638,986

51.9 Increase funds for additional New Options Waivers/Comprehensive Supports Waivers to serve youth aging out of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) care. (S and CC:Increase funds for six months funding)

State General Funds

$680,411

$680,411

$680,411

51.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,513,926 $257,837,111 $259,227,033 $259,833,323

State General Funds

$244,258,788 $247,581,973 $248,971,895 $249,578,185

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$42,135,688 $42,135,688 $42,135,688 $42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$11,087,995 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459 $30,636,459

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459 $30,636,459

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$411,234

$411,234

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $411,234

$411,234

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$411,234

$411,234

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

Sales and Services

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$340,834,067 $344,157,252 $345,547,174 $346,153,464

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Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

52.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,980

$7,980

$7,980

52.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,597,519

$2,251,675

$7,980 $2,954,378

52.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,715,385 $54,312,904 $54,967,060 $55,669,763

State General Funds

$52,715,385 $54,312,904 $54,967,060 $55,669,763

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,741,885 $54,339,404 $54,993,560 $55,696,263

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $214,227,645 $214,227,645 $214,227,645 $214,227,645 $214,227,645 $214,227,645

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,407,586 $6,715,219
$12,789,188 $903,179
$2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$20,407,586 $6,715,219
$12,789,188 $903,179
$2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$20,407,586 $6,715,219
$12,789,188 $903,179
$2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$20,407,586 $6,715,219
$12,789,188 $903,179
$2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

53.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$423,645

$423,645

$423,645

$423,645

53.2 Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$32,013,760 $32,013,760 $32,013,760 $32,013,760

53.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$8,166,004

$8,166,004

$7,386,089

$7,386,089

53.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,793,764

$2,558,939

$5,063,148

53.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,831,054 $256,624,818 $256,610,078 $259,114,287

State General Funds

$254,831,054 $256,624,818 $256,610,078 $259,114,287

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,407,586 $20,407,586 $20,407,586 $20,407,586

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,715,219 $6,715,219 $6,715,219 $6,715,219

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,789,188 $12,789,188 $12,789,188 $12,789,188

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$903,179

$903,179

$903,179

$903,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

Sales and Services

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$277,541,997 $279,335,761 $279,321,021 $281,825,230

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Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$65,841

$65,841

$65,841

54.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$356,199

$498,427

$65,841 $658,604

54.100-Adult Nursing Home Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,836,822

$3,193,021

$3,335,249

$3,495,426

State General Funds

$2,836,822

$3,193,021

$3,335,249

$3,495,426

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,849,594 $12,205,793 $12,348,021 $12,508,198

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,750,086 $14,073,801

$10,750,086 $14,073,801

$10,750,086 $14,073,801

$10,750,086 $14,073,801

55.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,621

$38,621

$38,621

55.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$62,319

$38,621 $58,329

55.100-Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,136,336

$3,136,336

$3,198,655

$3,194,665

State General Funds

$3,136,336

$3,136,336

$3,198,655

$3,194,665

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,976,086 $10,976,086 $10,976,086 $10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$226,000

$226,000

$226,000

$226,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$10,750,086 $10,750,086 $10,750,086 $10,750,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,112,422 $14,112,422 $14,174,741 $14,170,751

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

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56.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$54,031

$54,031

$54,031

$54,031

56.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$49,922

$91,304

$34,421

56.3 Reduce one-time funds for the Marcus Institute provided in HB948 (2010 Session). (H:Decrease waiting list for services provided to children with developmental disabilities)(S and CC:Restore funds for the Marcus Institute)

State General Funds

($235,000)

$0

$0

$0

56.4 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds

($649,249)

($649,249)

56.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,281,976

$8,566,898

$7,959,031

$7,902,148

State General Funds

$8,281,976

$8,566,898

$7,959,031

$7,902,148

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,839

$65,839

$65,839

$65,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,246,507 $11,531,429 $10,923,562 $10,866,679

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

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57.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,970

$16,970

$16,970

57.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,150

$75,095

$16,970 $86,385

57.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

$3,203,250

State General Funds

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

$3,203,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

$3,203,250

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

58.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$228,479

$228,479

$228,479

$228,479

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58.2 Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures.

State General Funds

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

58.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$3,790,838

$3,790,838

$3,278,460

$3,278,460

58.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$171,878

$270,446

$357,357

58.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$75,413,039 $75,584,917 $75,171,107 $75,258,018

State General Funds

$75,413,039 $75,584,917 $75,171,107 $75,258,018

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,668,769 $6,668,769 $6,668,769 $6,668,769

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

State Funds Transfers

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Federal Funds Transfers

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,515,372 $87,687,250 $87,273,440 $87,360,351

Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$33,974,332 $33,974,332

$33,974,332 $33,974,332

$33,974,332 $33,974,332

$33,974,332 $33,974,332

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343 $22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

59.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($138,259)

($138,259)

($138,259)

($138,259)

59.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$577,247

$577,247

$577,247

$577,247

59.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$127,120

$127,120

$127,120

$127,120

59.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization for software licensing.

State General Funds

$555,196

$555,196

$555,196

$555,196

59.5 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,265,270
($7,265,270) $0

$7,265,270
($7,265,270) $0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

59.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$476,979

$672,490

$773,594

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59.100-Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,095,636 $35,572,615 $35,768,126 $35,869,230

State General Funds

$35,095,636 $35,572,615 $35,768,126 $35,869,230

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,643,883 $11,643,883 $11,643,883 $11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$399,476

$399,476

$399,476

$399,476

Intergovernmental Transfers

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,138,995 $47,615,974 $47,811,485 $47,912,589

Direct Care and Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

60.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$821,810

$821,810

$821,810

$821,810

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60.2 Transfer funds to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) ($3,576,293)

60.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H and S:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services)

State General Funds

($3,270,191) ($3,270,191) ($3,270,191) ($3,270,191)

60.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,628,691

$5,657,590

$3,994,649

60.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$141,584,381 $153,213,072 $147,241,971

State General Funds

$141,584,381 $153,213,072 $147,241,971

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,214,704 $27,214,704 $27,214,704

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $26,546,680

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $26,546,680

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

State Funds Transfers

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

Agency to Agency Contracts

$412,580

$412,580

$412,580

Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$175,111,665 $186,740,356 $180,769,255

$145,579,030 $145,579,030 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $179,106,314

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,547,453 $12,547,453 $12,547,453

61.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$42,615

$42,615

$42,615

61.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,531

$12,547,453 $42,615 $30,106

61.100-Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$164,407

$164,407

$205,938

$194,513

State General Funds

$164,407

$164,407

$205,938

$194,513

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,425,661 $12,425,661 $12,425,661 $12,425,661

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$10,646,611 $10,646,611 $10,646,611 $10,646,611

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,590,068 $12,590,068 $12,631,599 $12,620,174

Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

62.1 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($5,061)

($5,061)

($5,061)

($5,061)

62.100-Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,546

$45,546

$45,546

$45,546

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,546 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,473,170

$45,546 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,473,170

$45,546 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,473,170

$45,546 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,473,170

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

63.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,405

$9,054

$10,415

63.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

$777,474

State General Funds

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

$777,474

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

$777,474

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$27,152,757 $27,219,935

$27,152,757 $27,219,935

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$11,514,015 $11,514,015

$339,070

$339,070

$9,895,929

$9,895,929

$1,279,016

$1,279,016

$206,096,941 $206,164,119

$27,148,581 $27,148,581 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $206,092,765

$27,220,193 $27,220,193 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $206,164,377

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

64.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$273

$273

$273

$273

64.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,850

64.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

$5,960

$6,856

State General Funds

($1,564)

($1,564)

64.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

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enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$219,094

$225,944

$223,490

$224,386

State General Funds

$219,094

$225,944

$223,490

$224,386

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,798

$465,648

$463,194

$464,090

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

65.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

65.2 Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

State General Funds

($286,309)

($286,309)

($286,309)

65.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($95,000)

($95,000)

65.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,997

$36,845

$3,184 ($286,309)
($95,000) $42,384

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65.5 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). State General Funds

($16,492)

($16,492)

65.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,188,746

$4,129,743

$4,114,099

$4,119,638

State General Funds

$4,188,746

$4,129,743

$4,114,099

$4,119,638

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,449,799

$4,390,796

$4,375,152

$4,380,691

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

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66.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,556

$17,556

$17,556

$17,556

66.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($119,409)

($119,409)

($58,956)

($58,956)

66.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,035

$30,182

$34,720

66.4 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($35,777)

$0

66.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,157,676

$1,198,711

$1,212,534

State General Funds

$1,157,676

$1,198,711

$1,212,534

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

Reserved Fund Balances

$83,091

$83,091

$83,091

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$83,091

$83,091

$83,091

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Sales and Services

$581,388

$581,388

$581,388

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$581,388

$581,388

$581,388

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,041,323

$5,082,358

$5,096,181

$1,252,849 $1,252,849 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,136,496

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,205,628 $309,587 $243,318 $243,318 $66,269 $66,269
$47,154,646

$45,205,628 $309,587 $243,318 $243,318 $66,269 $66,269
$47,154,646

$45,205,628 $309,587 $243,318 $243,318 $66,269 $66,269
$47,154,646

$45,205,628 $309,587 $243,318 $243,318 $66,269 $66,269
$47,154,646

68.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,016

$11,016

$11,016

68.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($38,281)

($103,281)

($103,281)

68.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,115

$24,464

68.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,908)

$11,016 ($103,281)
$28,142 ($6,908)

68.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,612,166

$1,575,281

$1,564,722

$1,568,400

State General Funds

$1,612,166

$1,575,281

$1,564,722

$1,568,400

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$309,587

$309,587

$309,587

$309,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Sales and Services

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,127,381 $47,090,496 $47,079,937 $47,083,615

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Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

69.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,080,551 $1,080,551

$1,080,551 $1,080,551

$1,080,551 $1,080,551

$1,080,551 $1,080,551

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

71.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,172

$2,172

$2,172

71.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,328

$28,130

71.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,738)

($16,738)

71.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($20,250)

$2,172 $32,359 ($16,738) ($20,250)

71.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,082,723

$1,098,313

$1,073,865

$1,078,094

State General Funds

$1,082,723

$1,098,313

$1,073,865

$1,078,094

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,363,348

$1,378,938

$1,354,490

$1,358,719

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Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by

allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental

housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families

allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

72.1 Eliminate funds for down payment assistance and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

State General Funds

($2,621,738) ($2,621,738) ($2,621,738) ($2,621,738)

72.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by

allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental

housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families

allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,275,826 $121,275,826 $121,275,826 $121,275,826

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$374,162

$374,162

$374,162

73.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 73.2 Reduce funds for operations.

$555

$555

$555

State General Funds

($16,691)

($16,691)

($16,691)

73.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,378

73.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

$9,900

State General Funds

($2,239)

$374,162 $555
($16,691) $11,388 ($2,239)

73.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$358,026

$369,404

$365,687

$367,175

State General Funds

$358,026

$369,404

$365,687

$367,175

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,026

$369,404

$365,687

$367,175

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

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74.1 Eliminate one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy provided in HB 948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

74.2 Reduce funds for the State Housing Trust Fund.

State General Funds

($70,000)

($70,000)

($75,000) ($70,000)

74.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,032,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

Reserved Fund Balances

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

Intergovernmental Transfers

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,394,954

$5,324,954

$5,324,954

$5,324,954

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

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75.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,536

$2,536

$2,536

75.2 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($91,738)

($20,000)

($20,000)

75.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,068

$20,072

75.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,395)

$2,536 ($20,000) $23,090 ($10,395)

75.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$765,475

$860,281

$846,890

$849,908

State General Funds

$765,475

$860,281

$846,890

$849,908

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$320,793

$320,793

$320,793

$320,793

Intergovernmental Transfers

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Sales and Services

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,268

$1,186,074

$1,172,683

$1,175,701

State Economic Development Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

76.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$221

$221

$221

76.2 Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

76.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,782

76.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

$1,550

State General Funds

($2,605)

$154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352
$221
$5,000,000
$1,783
($2,605)

76.100 -State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,560,305 $11,562,087 $11,559,250 $11,559,483

State General Funds

$11,560,305 $11,562,087 $11,559,250 $11,559,483

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,728,573 $11,730,355 $11,727,518 $11,727,751

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

77.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($2,863)

($2,863)

($2,863)

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77.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

$283,495

State General Funds

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

$283,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

$283,495

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

78.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,396)

($15,396)

($15,396)

78.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($15,396)

State General Funds

$33,241

$33,241

78.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures in the Administration program.

$33,241

$33,241

State General Funds

($63,101)

($63,101)

($63,101)

78.4 Utilize existing federal funds for personnel in the Transportation Project Planning program.

($63,101)

State General Funds

($255,949)

($255,949)

($255,949)

78.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($255,949)

State General Funds 78.6 Reduce funds for operations.

$93,381

$81,254

$93,470

State General Funds

($28,893)

($28,893)

($28,893)

78.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,889,296 $2,889,296 $2,889,296

$2,953,784 $2,953,784 $2,953,784

$2,941,657 $2,941,657 $2,941,657

$2,953,873 $2,953,873 $2,953,873

Section 17: Community Health, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,885,561,499 $1,885,561,499 $1,885,561,499 $1,885,561,499

$1,424,526,568 $1,424,526,568 $1,424,526,568 $1,424,526,568

$100,705,583 $100,705,583 $100,705,583 $100,705,583

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

$229,007,409 $229,007,409 $229,007,409 $229,007,409

$6,133,729,769 $6,133,729,769 $6,133,729,769 $6,133,729,769

$748,909,573 $748,909,573 $748,909,573 $748,909,573

$713,649

$713,649

$713,649

$713,649

$14,135,917 $14,135,917 $14,135,917 $14,135,917

$5,137,141,270 $5,137,141,270 $5,137,141,270 $5,137,141,270

$87,135

$87,135

$87,135

$87,135

$232,742,225 $232,742,225 $232,742,225 $232,742,225

$287,508,208 $287,508,208 $287,508,208 $287,508,208

$60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$242,519

$242,519

$242,519

$242,519

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

$3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324

$3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324

$11,436,777,800 $11,436,777,800 $11,436,777,800 $11,436,777,800

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees

Section Total - Final
$2,542,653,263 $2,458,388,080 $2,086,487,693 $2,002,222,510
$100,705,583 $100,705,583 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

$2,441,066,583 $1,975,612,598
$109,993,998 $131,321,939

$2,454,836,912 $1,997,183,668
$102,193,257 $131,321,939

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Hospital Provider Fee

$224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,253,018,886 $5,125,316,298 $5,070,080,084 $5,143,452,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,135,917 $14,135,917 $14,135,917

$9,134,197

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,035,728,116 $4,911,701,178 $4,861,266,099 $4,934,926,126

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $87,135

$87,135

$87,135

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$203,067,718 $199,392,068 $194,590,933 $199,392,068

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$228,148,111 $235,948,111 $234,648,111 $234,648,111

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

Sales and Services

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,279,831,630 $3,403,377,767 $3,419,301,437 $3,386,913,865

State Funds Transfers

$3,279,831,630 $3,403,377,767 $3,419,301,437 $3,386,913,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,303,651,890 $11,223,030,256 $11,165,096,215 $11,219,851,279

Departmental Administration and Program Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

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Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179 $362,569,179 $362,569,179 $362,569,179

82.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$42,034

$42,034

$42,034

$42,034

82.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

82.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$224,555

$224,555

$224,555

$224,555

82.4 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services Departmental Administration program for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).

State General Funds

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

82.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858)
($206,002)

82.6 Reduce funds for the annualized space consolidation savings.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

82.7 Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from the transition to a new Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) vendor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

82.8 Replace funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

82.9 Replace funds with fraud control global settlement funds.

State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $0

$1,000,000 $0

$1,000,000 $0

82.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,193,505

$1,038,508

82.11 Reduce funds to reflect administrative efficiencies.

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

($500,000)

82.98 Transfer funds to the new Department of Public Health Departmental Administration program.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $0
$1,194,641
($750,000)
($19,151,824) ($131,795)
($5,001,720) ($1,807,258)
($87,135) ($26,179,732)

82.100-Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$82,795,131 $82,988,636 $83,333,639

State General Funds

$82,663,336 $82,856,841 $83,201,844

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$247,921,232 $247,921,232 $247,921,232

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,654,210

$5,654,210

$5,654,210

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$218,974,296 $218,974,296 $218,974,296

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $87,135

$87,135

$87,135

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,205,591 $23,205,591 $23,205,591

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,854,039

$2,854,039

$2,854,039

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

State Funds Transfers

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

$63,956,153 $63,956,153
$241,025,119 $652,490
$217,167,038
$23,205,591 $2,854,039 $1,242,519 $1,242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520
$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,672,593 $354,866,098 $355,211,101 $328,937,502

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

85.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401

$401

$401

$401

85.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$23,190

$23,190

$23,190

85.3 Reduce funds due to savings from the integration of health improvement and public health programs.

$23,190

State General Funds

($623,829)

($623,829)

($623,829)

($623,829)

85.4 Reduce one-time funds for the Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance Program provided in HB948 (2010 Session). (H and CC:Provide an on-going contract for operating cost with Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

($600,000)

$0

85.5 Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHECs).

State General Funds

($106,426)

($106,426)

($106,426)

85.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($106,426)

State General Funds 85.7 Reduce funds for the St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

$96,415

$83,894

$96,507

State General Funds

($10,140)

$0

$0

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85.8 Increase funds for two "new start" Community Health Centers in Berrien and Baldwin Counties to be administered and contracted with the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care. (S and CC:Increase funds for an additional Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Putnam County and a behavioral health integrated FQHC in Rockdale County)

State General Funds

$500,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

85.97 Transfer funds to the new Department of Public Health Departmental Administration program for the Health Share Volunteer Unit.

State General Funds

($530,064)

85.98 Transfer funds for grants from the Board of Regents' Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition program to provide $207,000 to each of the following Regional Cancer Coalitions: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition. (CC:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,242,000

$0

85.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia and support cancer research through the State Office of Rural Health, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

State General Funds

$0

$0

85.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health and the Office of Health Information

Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,937,673

$6,123,948

$7,263,567

$6,104,116

State General Funds

$4,937,673

$6,123,948

$6,021,567

$6,104,116

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,242,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $5,626,511

$100,000 $6,812,786

$100,000 $7,952,405

$100,000 $6,792,954

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

86.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,161

$1,161

$1,161

86.2 Reduce funds for six new state licensure inspectors provided for in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($478,181)

($478,181)

($478,181)

86.3 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($128,727)

($128,727)

($128,727)

86.4 Eliminate funds for the Adult Day Care licensure.

State General Funds

($90,921)

($90,921)

($90,921)

86.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$129

$112

86.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($378,000)

($378,000)

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738
$1,161
($478,181)
($128,727)
($90,921)
$129
($378,000)

86.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,281,621

$5,903,750

$5,903,733

State General Funds

$6,281,621

$5,903,750

$5,903,733

$5,903,750 $5,903,750

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $14,816,070

$8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $14,438,199

$8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $14,438,182

$8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $14,438,199

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

88.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($713,649)

($713,649)

($713,649)

($713,649)

88.2 Provide for a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

88.3 Review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment.

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(H:YES)(S:Require review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment)(CC:Review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

88.4 Recognize federal Health Information Exchange (HIE) funds ($2,500,000) and transfer to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission for a trauma communications network. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

ARRA-Health Development Initiative CFDA93.703

$0

$0

88.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,450,219 $150,450,219 $150,450,219 $150,450,219

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Sales and Services

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$407,526,188 $407,526,188 $407,526,188 $407,526,188

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738

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ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
Hospital Authorities TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$4,293,160,373

$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$4,293,160,373

$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$4,293,160,373

$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$4,293,160,373

93.1 Replace funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$362,150,507 $362,150,507 $362,150,507

($362,150,507) ($362,150,507) ($362,150,507)

$0

$0

$0

93.2 Increase funds to restore a one-time reduction in FY2011 to Medicare Part D clawback payments.

$362,150,507 ($362,150,507)
$0

State General Funds

$86,339,260 $86,339,260 $86,339,260 $86,339,260

93.3 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
93.4 Reduce funds for underperforming contracts.

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

93.5 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)(CC:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home and community based services)

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State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,747,649) ($13,070,689) ($19,818,338)

($3,373,825) ($6,534,617) ($9,908,442)

($1,539,444) ($2,981,684) ($4,521,128)

($1,539,444) ($2,981,684) ($4,521,128)

93.6 Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments and implementing new copayments for members enrolled in the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) option. (CC:Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

93.7 Transfer funds from the Department of Corrections to reflect the relocation of medically fragile offenders to community nursing homes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

93.8 Eliminate funds for optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,163,079)

$0

$0

$0

($11,937,004)

$0

$0

$0

($18,100,083)

$0

$0

$0

93.9 Reduce funds to reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($8,500,000) ($8,500,000) ($8,500,000) ($8,500,000)

93.10 Increase funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that reduce feefor-service Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

93.11 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($52,493,622) ($52,493,622) ($52,493,622) ($52,493,622)

93.12 Increase funds to reflect the state share of Medicaid fraud settlement.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,800,000) $7,800,000
$0

($6,500,000) $6,500,000
$0

($6,500,000) $6,500,000
$0

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93.13 Increase funds for 33 slots in the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) to address the community waiting list.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

93.14 Increase funds to transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time, effective January 1, 2012.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,720,699

$0

$0

$5,269,606

$0

$0

$7,990,305

$0

$0

93.15 Authorize the Department of Community Health, through revenue generated by HB117, to increase provider reimbursement rates for nursing facilities and also long-term care services case-managed through the SOURCE program. (CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

93.16 Authorize the Department of Community Health to increase the Nursing Home Provider Fee and to use the resulting revenues to rebase nursing facility provider reimbursement rates based on the most recent year cost report, to the extent that such revenues would be sufficient for that purpose. (CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

93.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,333,575,986 $1,338,579,131 $1,338,992,813 $1,338,992,813

State General Funds

$1,176,766,006 $1,181,769,151 $1,182,182,833 $1,182,182,833

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$25,488,041 $25,488,041 $25,488,041 $25,488,041

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,603,343,739 $2,628,143,060 $2,626,426,387 $2,626,426,387

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,600,556,525 $2,625,355,846 $2,623,639,173 $2,623,639,173

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $70,142,988 $68,842,988 $68,842,988

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,266,551,345

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,304,153,811

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,301,550,820

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,301,550,820

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

94.1 Replace funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$321,832,822 $321,832,822 $321,832,822 $321,832,822

($321,832,822) ($321,832,822) ($321,832,822) ($321,832,822)

$0

$0

$0

$0

94.2 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

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94.3 Reduce funds to reflect the one-time retroactive reimbursement for the federal share of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

94.4 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)(CC:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home and community based services)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,379,025) ($12,357,502) ($18,736,527)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

94.5 Eliminate funds for optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($864,829)

$0

$0

$0

($1,675,050)

$0

$0

$0

($2,539,879)

$0

$0

$0

94.6 Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

94.7 Reduce funds by removing the Care Management Organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

94.8 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the implementation of the Planning for Healthy Babies program.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

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94.9 Reduce funds to reflect anticipated performance bonus payments authorized in the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,032,030) $6,032,030
$0

($6,528,003) $6,528,003
$0

($6,528,003) $6,528,003
$0

($6,032,030) $6,032,030
$0

94.10 Reduce funds to reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($1,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

94.11 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($12,723,662) ($24,643,921) ($37,367,583)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

94.12 Reduce funds to reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.

Hospital Provider Fee Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

94.13 Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY2011 to FY2012. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

94.14 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($12,432,622) ($12,432,622) ($12,432,622) ($12,432,622)

94.15 Reduce funds based on projected benefit need.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($97,970,372) ($97,970,372) ($77,555,551) ($189,754,656) ($189,754,656) ($150,214,055) ($287,725,028) ($287,725,028) ($227,769,606)

94.16 Increase funds to transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time, effective January 1, 2012. (S:YES)(CC:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,348,298

$1,348,298

$0

$12,295,749

$2,611,461

$0

$18,644,047

$3,959,759

$0

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94.17 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process. (S and CC:Increase funds for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

94.18 Reduce funds by including the 2.25% premium tax within the existing administrative percentage for Care Management Organization (CMO) cap rate range development and implement a minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 87%. (CC:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($20,153,324)

$0

($39,034,118)

$0

($59,187,442)

$0

94.19 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,619,469) $1,619,469
$0

($1,619,469) $1,619,469
$0

94.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,014,278,971 $925,015,265 $899,861,941 $939,577,761

State General Funds

$716,682,425 $627,418,719 $600,645,926 $640,361,746

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$100,573,788 $100,573,788 $102,193,257 $102,193,257

Hospital Provider Fee

$197,022,758 $197,022,758 $197,022,758 $197,022,758

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,955,765,081 $1,786,269,697 $1,737,551,291 $1,813,018,576

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,955,765,081 $1,786,269,697 $1,737,551,291 $1,813,018,576

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,995,789,215 $2,737,030,125 $2,663,158,395 $2,778,341,500

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PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

95.1 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the federal financial participation rate from 76.06% to 76.17%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

95.2 Reduce funds by implementing new copayments for PeachCare members six years of age and older.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

95.3 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce PeachCare reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)(CC:Reduce PeachCare reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home and community based services)

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($699,244) ($2,233,825) ($2,933,069)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

95.4 Reduce funds by removing the Care Management Organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

State General Funds

($590,123)

($590,123)

($590,123)

($590,123)

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State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

95.5 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,591,743) ($21,058,186) ($27,649,929)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

95.6 Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY2011 to FY2012. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

95.7 Reduce funds by including the 2.25% premium tax within the existing administrative percentage for Care Management Organization (CMO) cap rate range development and implement a minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 87%. (CC:NO)

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,502,049)

$0

($4,801,135)

$0

($6,303,184)

$0

95.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,589,856 $55,439,478 $53,937,429 $55,439,478

State General Funds

$54,962,607 $53,812,229 $52,310,180 $53,812,229

Hospital Provider Fee

$1,627,249

$1,627,249

$1,627,249

$1,627,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$179,862,127 $176,186,477 $171,385,342 $176,186,477

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$179,862,127 $176,186,477 $171,385,342 $176,186,477

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$236,603,766 $231,777,738 $225,474,554 $231,777,738

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534%

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and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 22.165%.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances State Health Benefit Plan Reserves
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

97.1 Reduce funds by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost sharing increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

($235,082,951) ($235,082,951) ($235,082,951)

97.2 Reduce funds for employee premium revenue due to the elimination of the OAP option.

Health Insurance Payments

($37,284,591) ($37,284,591) ($37,284,591)

97.3 Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.

($235,082,951) ($37,284,591)

Health Insurance Payments

$16,553,348 $16,553,348 $16,553,348 $16,553,348

97.4 Increase funds for a 10% employee premium increase in Plan Year 2012. (H:Increase employee premiums 20% in Plan Year 2012)(S:Increase employee premiums 19% in Plan Year 2012)(CC:Increase employee premiums 10% or as near as possible in Plan Year 2012)

Health Insurance Payments

$29,686,345 $59,372,690 $56,404,056 $29,686,345

97.5 Increase funds for the projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.

Health Insurance Payments

$110,000,000 $67,000,000 $67,000,000 $67,000,000

97.6 Increase funds for the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$10,335,923 $10,335,923 $10,335,923 $10,335,923

97.7 Increase funds to reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.

Health Insurance Payments

$113,197,064 $113,197,064 $113,197,064 $113,197,064

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97.8 Increase funds for projected revenue ($36,662,023) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($38,267,521) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.

Health Insurance Payments

$74,929,544 $74,929,544 $74,929,544 $74,929,544

97.9 Reduce funds due to the depletion of prior year reserves.

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

($60,360,097) ($60,360,097) ($60,360,097) ($60,360,097)

97.10 Reduce funds to reflect revenue and expense projections.

Health Insurance Payments

($18,888,792) ($18,888,792) ($18,888,792) ($18,888,792)

97.11 Increase funds by implementing additional plan design changes to meet expected FY2012 expenses.

Health Insurance Payments

$37,326,621 $37,326,621 $37,326,621 $37,326,621

97.12 Increase funds for per member per month billing for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010. (H and CC:Effective July 1, 2011, increase from $218.20 to $246)(S:Effective July 1, 2011, increase from $218.20 to $271.45)

Health Insurance Payments

$49,080,795 $73,621,192 $94,500,111 $73,621,192

97.13 Delay implementation of direct billing for SHBP employer contributions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

97.14 Reduce funds to recognize savings from the health insurance companies covering members of the State Health Benefit Plan by incentivizing physicians to transition from open procedures to minimally invasive outpatient procedures for seven highly utilized procedures, unless the procedure is determined medically necessary. (S and CC:Recognize savings from maximizing the use of minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings)

Health Insurance Payments

($21,888,651) ($21,888,651) ($21,888,651)

97.15 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

Health Insurance Payments

$134,208,046 $132,221,431 $147,430,489

97.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.

State General Funds

$0

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97.100-State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984 $3,084,954,412

State Funds Transfers

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984 $3,084,954,412

Health Insurance Payments

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984 $3,084,954,412

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984 $3,084,954,412

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the

professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

100.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$36,915

$36,915

$36,915

$36,915

100.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H and S:Reflect rent ($6,665) and administrative ($33,787) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)(CC:Restore funds for rent)

State General Funds

($163,452)

($40,452)

($40,452)

100.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($33,787)

State General Funds

$56,269

$48,961

$56,322

100.100-Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the

professional behavior of the Board licensees.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,781,059 $1,781,059 $1,781,059

$1,960,328 $1,960,328 $1,960,328

$1,953,020 $1,953,020 $1,953,020

$1,967,046 $1,967,046 $1,967,046

Medical Education Board, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

to aid promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

102.1 Reduce funds for the medical fair by pursuing private sponsorship.

State General Funds

($42,723)

($42,723)

($42,723)

($42,723)

102.2 Reduce funds for medical scholarships.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

102.97 Transfer funds to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards.

State General Funds

($221,983)

($221,983)

($221,983)

($221,983)

102.98 Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs to the new Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to reflect the consolidation of the State Medical Education Board with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

State General Funds

($790,000)

($790,000)

($790,000)

($790,000)

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Board Administration Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

103.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,244

$1,244

$1,244

$1,244

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103.2 Reduce funds for savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H:Reflect rent ($68,233), equipment ($7,000) and administrative ($137,767) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)(S and CC:Reflect rent ($45,498), equipment ($11,500) and administrative ($137,767) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)

State General Funds

($90,000)

($213,000)

($194,765)

($194,765)

103.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,578

$15,294

$17,594

103.98 Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards. (H and S:Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to reflect the consolidation of the Boards and eliminate excess board per diem)

State General Funds

$221,983

$216,983

$216,983

$216,983

103.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Board Administration Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

State General Funds

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

$654,416 $654,416 $654,416

Physician Workforce, Education

Georgia

Board

for:

Graduate

Medical Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

104.1 Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs. (H:Provide an additional $75,000 to the base funding ($200,000) for the Houston Medical new program development)(S:Provide an additional $75,000 to develop new osteopathic medical residency programs)(CC:Provide an additional $75,000 to the base funding ($200,000) for the continued development of new and existing osteopathic medical residency programs)

State General Funds

($675,886)

($600,886)

($600,886)

($600,886)

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104.2 Reflect federal matching funds for Emory University School of Medicine Family Practice Residency Capitation program, consistent with all other hospital Family Practice Residency Capitation programs. (CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

104.100 -Physician Education

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

for:

Graduate

Medical Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

State General Funds

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

Physician Workforce, Medicine Grant

Georgia

Board

for:

Mercer

School

of Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

105.1 Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,945,376) ($1,945,376)

($945,376) ($1,445,376)

105.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911 $20,169,911

State General Funds

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911 $20,169,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911 $20,169,911

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Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of

primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

106.1 Increase funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

106.2 Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,055,421) ($1,055,421) ($1,055,421) ($1,055,421)

106.3 Reflect a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)(S:YES)

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$20,669,125 $20,669,125 $20,669,125

106.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of

primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $10,671,474 $10,671,474

State General Funds

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $10,671,474 $10,671,474

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,669,125 $20,669,125 $20,669,125

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$20,669,125 $20,669,125 $20,669,125

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,671,474 $31,340,599 $31,340,599 $31,340,599

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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107.98 Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs from the State Medical Education Board program to reflect the consolidation with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

State General Funds

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

107.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

107.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

State General Funds

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

108.1 Reduce funds for medical education at private institutions. State General Funds

($310,650)

($310,650)

($310,650)

($310,650)

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108.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

State General Funds

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Cancer Clinicians and Scientists
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

750.97 Transfer funds from the Board of Regents' Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition program for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists grants and one grant management position ($65,596). (CC:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,426,946

$0

750.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in recruiting top cancer researchers.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in recruiting top cancer researchers.

State General Funds

$0

$0

750.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Cancer Clinicians and Scientists

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in

recruiting top cancer researchers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,426,946

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,426,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,426,946

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Section 18: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,036,535,215 $1,052,468,349

$1,036,535,215 $1,052,468,349

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$36,863,965 $36,863,965

$9,239,293

$9,239,293

$655,104

$655,104

$26,969,568 $26,969,568

$1,079,123,556 $1,095,056,690

$1,053,004,332 $1,053,004,332
$5,724,376 $5,724,376 $37,238,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $27,344,568 $1,095,967,673

$1,054,856,930 $1,054,856,930
$5,724,376 $5,724,376 $37,238,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $27,344,568 $1,097,820,271

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

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109.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$769

$769

$769

$769

109.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

109.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,157

$28,157

$28,157

$28,157

109.4 Transfer funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

109.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$121,607

$105,814

$121,722

109.100 -Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,884,124

$6,005,731

$5,989,938

$6,005,846

State General Funds

$5,884,124

$6,005,731

$5,989,938

$6,005,846

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,056,170

$6,177,777

$6,161,984

$6,177,892

County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

110.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

111.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,754

$4,754

$4,754

$4,754

111.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,775,034) ($1,775,034) ($1,775,034) ($1,775,034)

111.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$264,029

$264,029

$264,029

$264,029

111.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,136,633

$989,022

$1,137,715

111.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($964,207)

$0

$0

111.6 Reduce funds for the contract with the University of Cincinnati for the evaluation of Day Reporting Centers.

State General Funds

($160,567)

($160,567)

($160,567)

111.7 Reduce funds for the contract with the University of Georgia for Leadership Corrections.

State General Funds

($60,100)

$0

$0

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111.8 Reduce funds and require counties and municipalities to contribute towards the cost of correctional officers in local inmate construction projects utilizing the Department of Community Affairs "tier" system to grant waivers.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($375,000) $375,000
$0

($375,000) $375,000
$0

111.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,083,202 $50,034,961 $50,536,657 $50,685,350

State General Funds

$50,083,202 $50,034,961 $50,536,657 $50,685,350

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

$598,273

Sales and Services

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

$598,273

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

$598,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,303,287 $52,255,046 $53,131,742 $53,280,435

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241 $16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

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112.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,477

$7,477

$7,477

112.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($57,428)

($57,428)

($57,428)

112.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$199,406

$199,406

$199,406

112.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$817,043

$710,936

$7,477 ($57,428) $199,406 $817,821

112.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,631,971 $27,449,014 $27,342,907 $27,449,792

State General Funds

$26,631,971 $27,449,014 $27,342,907 $27,449,792

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

Intergovernmental Transfers

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Sales and Services

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,715,592 $32,532,635 $32,426,528 $32,533,413

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

113.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$951

$951

$951

$951

113.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,716)

($10,716)

($10,716)

($10,716)

113.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,770

$8,770

$8,770

$8,770

113.4 Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

State General Funds

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

113.5 Increase funds by annualizing the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$219,239

$219,239

$219,239

$219,239

113.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($354,479)

($354,479)

($354,479)

($354,479)

113.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($290,455)

($290,455)

($290,455)

($290,455)

113.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$40,175

$34,958

$40,214

113.100-Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,334,902 $27,375,077 $27,369,860 $27,375,116

State General Funds

$27,334,902 $27,375,077 $27,369,860 $27,375,116

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $30,504,623

$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $30,544,798

$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $30,539,581

$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $30,544,837

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

114.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,201

$2,201

$2,201

$2,201

114.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

114.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,471

$90,471

$90,471

$90,471

114.4 Increase funds to annualize the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

114.5 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,474,800) ($3,474,800) ($3,474,800) ($3,474,800)

114.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($1,003,636) ($1,003,636) ($1,003,636) ($1,003,636)

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114.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Men's State Prison.

State General Funds

($1,196,070) ($1,196,070) ($1,196,070) ($1,196,070)

114.8 Reduce funds to recognize savings ($1,969,700) and transfer funds to Medicaid ($1,030,300) to reflect the relocation of medically fragile inmates to community nursing homes.

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

114.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$356,899

$310,549

$357,238

114.10 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($653,207)

($653,207)

114.11 Begin the process to privatize inmate healthcare beginning in the third quarter of FY2012. (S:YES)(CC:Evaluate privatization options for inmate healthcare and report findings to the General Assembly by January 1, 2012)

State General Funds

$0

$0

114.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$202,850,240 $203,207,139 $202,507,582 $202,554,271

State General Funds

$202,850,240 $203,207,139 $202,507,582 $202,554,271

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

Sales and Services

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,240,240 $211,597,139 $210,897,582 $210,944,271

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $42,090,619

$30,000 $42,090,619

$30,000 $42,090,619

$30,000 $42,090,619

115.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$652

$652

$652

$652

115.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($18,135)

($18,135)

($18,135)

($18,135)

115.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$23,079

$23,079

$23,079

$23,079

115.4 Reduce funds by annualizing the transfer of funds and four positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

($133,625)

($133,625)

($133,625)

($133,625)

115.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$107,552

$93,584

$107,653

115.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,932,590 $42,040,142 $42,026,174 $42,040,243

State General Funds

$41,932,590 $42,040,142 $42,026,174 $42,040,243

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,962,590 $42,070,142 $42,056,174 $42,070,243

Parole Revocation Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$4,228,798 $4,228,798

$4,228,798 $4,228,798

$4,228,798 $4,228,798

$4,228,798 $4,228,798

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

116.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$782

$782

$782

$782

116.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,869)

($6,869)

($6,869)

($6,869)

116.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$34,619

$34,619

$34,619

$34,619

116.4 Transfer funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

116.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$153,451

$133,523

$153,597

116.100-Parole Revocation Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,467,330

$4,620,781

$4,600,853

$4,620,927

State General Funds

$4,467,330

$4,620,781

$4,600,853

$4,620,927

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,879,830

$5,033,281

$5,013,353

$5,033,427

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Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

117.1 Increase funds for two new private prison facilities for six months (1,500 beds) and four months (1,150 beds).

State General Funds

$13,338,161 $13,338,161 $13,338,161 $13,338,161

117.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

State General Funds

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

Probation Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

118.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$13,013

$13,013

118.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($226,139)

($226,139)

$13,013 ($226,139)

$13,013 ($226,139)

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118.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$638,839

$638,839

$638,839

118.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,695,090

$2,345,086

$638,839 $2,697,654

118.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$86,656,109 $89,351,199 $89,001,195 $89,353,763

State General Funds

$86,656,109 $89,351,199 $89,001,195 $89,353,763

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,756,109 $89,451,199 $89,101,195 $89,453,763

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-

Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

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119.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$94,701

$94,701

$94,701

$94,701

119.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($605,051)

($605,051)

($605,051)

($605,051)

119.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

119.4 Increase funds to annualize the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

119.5 Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

State General Funds

($1,385,533) ($1,385,533) ($1,385,533) ($1,385,533)

119.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($15,243,399) ($15,243,399) ($15,243,399) ($15,243,399)

119.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($9,361,933) ($9,361,933) ($9,361,933) ($9,361,933)

119.8 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Men's State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,379,134) ($3,379,134) ($3,379,134) ($3,379,134)

119.9 Reduce start-up funds for fast-track expansion at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,717,830) ($3,717,830) ($3,717,830) ($3,717,830)

119.10 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$84,877,989 ($84,877,269)
$720

$82,331,649 ($84,877,269) ($2,545,620)

$84,877,269 ($84,877,269)
$0

$84,028,496 ($84,877,269)
($848,773)

119.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,431,425 $12,557,253 $14,445,156

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119.12 Reduce funds for program operations contracts.

State General Funds

($166,463)

$0

$0

119.13 Eliminate funds for the private security and maintenance contracts at State Offices South and reduce the trainee food contract. (S and CC:Restore funds for the trainee food contract)

State General Funds

($818,911)

($247,712)

($247,712)

119.14 Reduce funds for consulting and moving contracts.

State General Funds

($61,673)

($61,673)

119.15 Realize cost avoidance due to increased utilization of Accountability Courts. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

119.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-

Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$453,863,656 $464,763,367 $466,110,804 $467,149,934

State General Funds

$453,863,656 $464,763,367 $466,110,804 $467,149,934

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,612,405 $20,612,405 $20,612,405 $20,612,405

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Royalties and Rents

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Sales and Services

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$476,874,024 $487,773,735 $489,121,172 $490,160,302

Transitional Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

120.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,963

$4,963

$4,963

120.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($40,666)

($40,666)

($40,666)

120.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$186,943

$186,943

$186,943

120.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$789,847

$687,271

$4,963 ($40,666) $186,943 $790,597

120.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628 $28,390,954

State General Funds

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628 $28,390,954

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628 $28,390,954

Section 19: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,438,339

$8,862,242

$8,438,339

$8,862,242

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$1,186,558

$1,186,558

$17,305

$17,305

$151,022

$151,022

$1,018,231

$1,018,231

$40,487,380 $40,911,283

$8,837,060 $8,837,060 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $41,054,341

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$8,862,426 $8,862,426 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $41,079,707
$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

121.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,952

$1,952

$1,952

121.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($146)

($146)

($146)

121.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,303

$7,303

$7,303

121.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,696

$31,930

$1,952 ($146) $7,303 $36,730

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121.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,116,050

$1,152,746

$1,147,980

State General Funds

$1,116,050

$1,152,746

$1,147,980

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,445

$409,445

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,445

$409,445

$409,445

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,942

$12,942

$12,942

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,538,437

$1,575,133

$1,570,367

$1,152,780 $1,152,780
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,575,167

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of

Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural

disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

122.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,967

$4,967

122.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($503)

($503)

$4,967 ($503)

$4,967 ($503)

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122.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,587

$18,587

$18,587

122.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($231,540)

($231,540)

($231,540)

122.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$79,039

$68,775

122.6 Increase funds for maintenance and utilities.

State General Funds

$230,000

$230,000

$18,587 ($231,540)
$79,115 $230,000

122.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of

Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural

disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,233,841

$4,542,880

$4,532,616

$4,542,956

State General Funds

$4,233,841

$4,542,880

$4,532,616

$4,542,956

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,173,616

$1,173,616

$1,173,616

$1,173,616

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

Royalties and Rents

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

Sales and Services

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,648,387 $25,957,426 $25,947,162 $25,957,502

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,380,348 $13,491,625

$10,380,348 $13,491,625

$10,380,348 $13,491,625

123.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,027

$7,027

$7,027

123.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($73)

($73)

($73)

123.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,297

$26,297

$26,297

123.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) $0
($56,080)

123.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$78,168

$68,016

$10,380,348 $13,491,625
$7,027
($73)
$26,297
($56,080) $0
($56,080)
$78,242

123.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,088,448

$3,166,616

$3,156,464

$3,166,690

State General Funds

$3,088,448

$3,166,616

$3,156,464

$3,166,690

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,380,348 $10,380,348

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,380,348 $10,380,348

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,300,556 $13,378,724 $13,536,812 $13,547,038

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$56,043,115 $56,930,777

$56,043,115 $56,930,777

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$58,887,236 $59,774,898

$56,960,675 $56,960,675
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $59,804,796

$57,053,533 $57,053,533
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $59,897,654

Customer Service Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

124.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,354)

($4,354)

($4,354)

($4,354)

124.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($54,131)

($54,131)

($54,131)

($54,131)

124.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,810

$33,810

$33,810

$33,810

124.4 Reduce funds for three filled positions.

State General Funds

($224,676)

($224,676)

($224,676)

($224,676)

124.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($104,209)

($104,209)

($104,209)

($104,209)

124.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$148,420

$129,145

$148,561

124.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

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Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

124.100-Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,792,557

$8,940,977

$8,921,702

$8,941,118

State General Funds

$8,792,557

$8,940,977

$8,921,702

$8,941,118

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,293,414

$9,441,834

$9,422,559

$9,441,975

License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

125.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($47,585)

($47,585)

125.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($120,484)

($120,484)

($47,585) ($120,484)

($47,585) ($120,484)

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125.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$214,660

$214,660

$214,660

$214,660

125.4 Reduce funds for 33 vacant driver examiner positions.

State General Funds

($1,293,291) ($1,293,291) ($1,293,291) ($1,293,291)

125.5 Reduce funds for operations due to efficiencies through modifications to service delivery and operational costs.

State General Funds

($513,552)

($513,552)

($513,552)

($513,552)

125.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$930,087

$809,299

$930,972

125.7 Reduce funds and hold vacancies to achieve efficiencies through attrition.

State General Funds

($221,701)

$0

($100,000)

125.8 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($47,733)

$0

125.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,446,477 $47,154,863 $47,208,043 $47,277,449

State General Funds

$46,446,477 $47,154,863 $47,208,043 $47,277,449

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,274,312 $48,982,698 $49,035,878 $49,105,284

Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$851,697

$851,697

$851,697

$851,697

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

126.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($871)

($871)

($871)

126.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 126.3 Reduce funds for one filled position. State General Funds 126.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

$6,053 ($43,094)

$6,053 ($43,094)

$6,053 ($43,094)

State General Funds

($9,704)

($9,704)

126.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,856

($9,704) $26,849

$851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126
($871)
$6,053
($43,094)
($9,704)
$30,885

126.100-Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$804,081

$834,937

$830,930

$834,966

State General Funds

$804,081

$834,937

$830,930

$834,966

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,319,510

$1,350,366

$1,346,359

$1,350,395

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$356,293,479 $356,293,479 $356,293,479

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

$356,293,479 $1,276,823

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$336,425,760 $301,820,350

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$335,294,298 $300,632,586

$146,160,569 $146,160,569

$24,792,746 $24,792,746

$121,367,823 $121,367,823

$17,500

$17,500

$2,500

$2,500

$14,250

$14,250

$750

$750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$482,625,579 $448,020,169

$301,813,038 $1,180,452
$300,632,586 $146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $448,012,857

$301,820,403 $1,187,817
$300,632,586 $146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $448,020,222

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

127.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($31,278)

($31,278)

($31,278)

($31,278)

127.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,571

$2,571

$2,571

$2,571

127.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,318

$11,318

$11,318

$11,318

127.4 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($82,664)

($82,664)

($82,664)

($82,664)

127.5 Reduce funds for a portion of an attorney's salary by replacing state funds with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal funds.

State General Funds

($45,308)

($45,308)

($45,308)

($45,308)

127.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,302

$48,990

$56,355

127.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$1,180,452

$1,187,817

State General Funds

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$1,180,452

$1,187,817

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,789,208

$14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,845,510

$14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,838,198

$14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,845,563

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

128.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

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129.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($597)

($597)

($597)

($597)

129.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$18,239

$18,239

$18,239

$18,239

129.3 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($19,740,000)

$0

$0

$0

129.4 Eliminate funds for transition coaches.

Lottery Proceeds

($9,250,000) ($9,250,000) ($9,250,000)

129.5 Eliminate funds for books and printing.

Lottery Proceeds

($520,000)

($520,000)

($520,000)

129.6 Increase funds for 2,000 new slots, bringing the total number served to 86,000.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,868,049

$3,868,049

$3,868,049

129.7 Increase funds to enhance program quality.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,645,000

$3,645,000

$3,645,000

129.8 Reduce funds by increasing class size by two and reducing the school year while retaining a 6.5 hour day for Pre-K students.

Lottery Proceeds

($52,098,761) ($52,098,761) ($52,098,761)

129.9 Reduce funds for administration based on projected expenditures.

Lottery Proceeds

($46,000)

($46,000)

($46,000)

129.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$335,294,298 $300,632,586 $300,632,586 $300,632,586

Lottery Proceeds

$335,294,298 $300,632,586 $300,632,586 $300,632,586

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$517,823

$517,823

$517,823

$517,823

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$335,812,121 $301,150,409 $301,150,409 $301,150,409

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Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

130.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

130.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

Federal Funds Transfers

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,024,250 $18,024,250 $18,024,250 $18,024,250

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$41,028,930 $41,287,689

$31,740,515 $31,999,274

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

$659,400

$909,400

$659,400

$909,400

$20,370

$20,370

$20,244

$20,244

$126

$126

$41,708,700 $42,217,459

$31,956,114 $31,956,114
$659,400 $659,400 $20,370 $20,244
$126 $32,635,884

$39,688,684 $32,019,738
$7,668,946 $909,400 $909,400 $20,370 $20,244 $126
$40,618,454

Business Recruitment and Expansion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional

project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

131.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($176)

($176)

($176)

($176)

131.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,093

$33,093

$33,093

$33,093

131.3 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,325)

($684,156)

($684,156)

($684,156)

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131.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$143,494

$124,858

$143,630

131.100 -Business Recruitment and Expansion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional

project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

$7,708,241

State General Funds

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

$7,708,241

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

$7,708,241

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

132.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,574)

($8,574)

($8,574)

132.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($304)

($304)

($304)

132.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,538

$22,538

$22,538

132.4 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($11,500)

($11,500)

($11,500)

132.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$109,601

$95,367

($8,574) ($304)
$22,538 ($11,500) $109,705

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132.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,886,818

$3,996,419

$3,982,185

$3,996,523

State General Funds

$3,886,818

$3,996,419

$3,982,185

$3,996,523

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services

$126

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$126

$126

$126

$126

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,886,944

$3,996,545

$3,982,311

$3,996,649

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

133.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5)

($5)

($5)

133.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,051

$4,051

$4,051

133.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,448

$15,182

($5) $4,051 $17,465

133.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

$1,010,892

State General Funds

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

$1,010,892

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

$1,010,892

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Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by

partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

134.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14)

($14)

($14)

($14)

134.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,739

$3,739

$3,739

$3,739

134.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,480

$16,080

$18,497

134.4 Replace state funds with prior year and other funds in the Georgia Cancer Coalition contract to fund the Georgia CORE and the Tumor and Tissue Repository grants.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($869,150)

134.97 Transfer contract funds from the Board of Regents' Research Consortium program for the Georgia Research Alliance's strategic economic development initiatives.

State General Funds

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

134.98 Transfer contract funds from the Board of Regent's Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic economic development initiatives. (H and CC:Provide contract funds to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic community-based economic development initiatives to include a new grant funded position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services, and to include supporting the work of the Regional Cancer Coalitions. Provide $207,000 to each of the following: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Inc., Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition)(S:NO; Transfer grant funds to the Department of Community Health and the Georgia Board of Physician Workforce)

Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,288,415

$9,288,415 $250,000
$9,538,415

$0

$8,538,096

$0

$250,000

$0

$8,788,096

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134.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

134.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by

partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds

for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based

companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,235,777 $15,254,257

$5,963,442 $13,634,805

State General Funds

$5,947,362

$5,965,842

$5,963,442

$5,965,859

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

$7,668,946

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$250,000

$250,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,235,777 $15,504,257

$5,963,442 $13,884,805

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International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

135.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($32)

($32)

($32)

($32)

135.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,997

$7,997

$7,997

$7,997

135.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,279

$28,958

$33,312

135.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

$2,101,547

State General Funds

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

$2,101,547

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

$2,101,547

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in

growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534 $20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

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136.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($19)

($19)

($19)

136.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,401

$5,401

$5,401

136.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,475

$21,297

($19) $5,401 $24,499

136.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in

growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$871,916

$896,391

$893,213

$896,415

State General Funds

$871,916

$896,391

$893,213

$896,415

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$892,160

$916,635

$913,457

$916,659

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

137.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($210)

($210)

($210)

($210)

137.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,874

$28,874

$28,874

$28,874

137.3 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,326)

($684,157)

($684,157)

($684,157)

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137.4 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Humanities Council contract. (H and S:Restore contract funds)

State General Funds

($50,000)

$0

$0

$0

137.5 Reduce funds for the Georgia Historical Society contract.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

137.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$132,036

$114,889

$132,162

137.7 Increase funds for marketing the Civil War sesquicentennial.

State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000

137.98 Transfer funds and three positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,730

$0

$0

$0

$659,400

$0

$0

$0

$1,226,130

$0

$0

$0

137.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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137.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia

Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to

the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,092,392

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

$9,590,993

State General Funds

$10,092,392

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

$9,590,993

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,751,792

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

$9,590,993

Civil War Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and

battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and

other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

138.1 Eliminate funds.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

139.1 Eliminate funds.

State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000
($22,000)

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000
($22,000)

Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000

140.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,077)

140.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,000)

140.3 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($1,077) ($20,000) ($3,923)

($1,077) ($20,000) ($3,923)

($1,077) ($20,000) ($3,923)

140.100 -Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

State General Funds

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000 $175,000 $175,000

Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

141.1 Eliminate funds.

State General Funds

($386,208)

($386,208)

($386,208)

($386,208)

Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

maintain the collection, and promote special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

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142.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds
Arts, Georgia Council for the TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds

($312,329)

($312,329)

Continuation Budget
$0 $0

($312,329)
$0 $0

($312,329)
$0 $0

500.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,531

$6,553

$7,538

500.2 Transfer funds and 3 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

500.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

500.100-Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$574,261

$573,283

$574,268

State General Funds

$574,261

$573,283

$574,268

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,233,661

$1,232,683

$1,233,668

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Section 23: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212
$10,449,347 $313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

Section Total - Final

$6,994,740,752 $6,969,651,171

$6,994,740,752 $6,969,651,171

$1,821,409,516 $1,821,409,516

$69,101,154 $69,101,154

$1,752,308,362 $1,752,308,362

$16,897,355 $16,897,355

$490,407

$490,407

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$12,913,459 $12,913,459

$513,840

$513,840

$8,833,047,623 $8,807,958,042

$6,970,184,151 $6,970,184,151 $1,821,409,516
$69,101,154 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $8,808,491,022

$6,969,195,136 $6,969,195,136 $1,821,409,516
$69,101,154 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $8,807,502,007

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Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

143.1 Reduce funds. (H and CC:Reduce funds by 4%)(S:Reduce funds to direct instruction programs by 4% and support programs by 8%)

State General Funds

($643,983)

($321,991)

($403,719)

($321,991)

143.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,405,795

$7,727,787

$7,646,059

$7,727,787

State General Funds

$7,405,795

$7,727,787

$7,646,059

$7,727,787

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,620,113 $10,942,105 $10,860,377 $10,942,105

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$30,554,450 $30,554,450

$30,554,450 $30,554,450

$30,554,450 $30,554,450

$30,554,450 $30,554,450

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,511,666 $706,059
$72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649
$107,045,765

$73,511,666 $706,059
$72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649
$107,045,765

$73,511,666 $706,059
$72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649
$107,045,765

$73,511,666 $706,059
$72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649
$107,045,765

144.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,847)

($18,847)

($18,847)

144.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($33,933)

($33,933)

($33,933)

144.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($18,847) ($33,933)

State General Funds

$251,400

$251,400

$251,400

$251,400

144.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,444,356) ($2,444,356) ($2,444,356) ($2,444,356)

144.5 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($706,059)

($706,059)

($706,059)

144.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$757,549

$646,335

($706,059) $743,507

144.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,308,714 $29,066,263 $28,955,049 $29,052,221

State General Funds

$28,308,714 $29,066,263 $28,955,049 $29,052,221

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

Reserved Fund Balances

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,093,970 $104,851,519 $104,740,305 $104,837,477

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Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

145.1 Eliminate funds for planning grants. (S and CC:Utilize existing funds to provide $50,000 for the Charter Advisory Committee per OCGA 20-2-2063.1(e))

State General Funds

($124,973)

($124,973)

$0

$0

145.2 Reduce funds for facility grants.

State General Funds

($161,866)

($161,866)

$0

$0

145.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,020

$0

145.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,461

$1,861,461

$2,153,320

$2,148,300

State General Funds

$1,861,461

$1,861,461

$2,153,320

$2,148,300

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,665,184 $14,665,184 $14,957,043 $14,952,023

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

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146.1 Reduce funds for local affiliate organizations. State General Funds

($77,758)

($77,758)

($38,879)

($38,879)

146.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

$933,100

State General Funds

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

$933,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

$933,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

147.1 Eliminate funds for the GALILEO contract. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($125,512)

$0

$0

$0

147.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($110,000)

($110,000)

($110,000)

147.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$987,288

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

State General Funds

$987,288

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$987,288

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,738,943,672 $1,738,943,672 $1,738,943,672 $1,738,943,672

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ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

148.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

148.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715

Georgia Learning Resources System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in

complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

149.100-Georgia Learning Resources System

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in

complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,153,035 $6,153,035

$6,153,035 $6,153,035

$6,153,035 $6,153,035

$6,153,035 $6,153,035

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

150.1 Reduce funds to reflect savings from restructuring teacher contracts.

State General Funds

($199,002)

($199,002)

($199,002)

150.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,245

$8,044

($199,002) $9,254

150.100-Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,783,566

$4,792,811

$4,791,610

$4,792,820

State General Funds

$4,783,566

$4,792,811

$4,791,610

$4,792,820

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

Sales and Services

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,193,251

$5,202,496

$5,201,295

$5,202,505

Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and

technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

151.1 Eliminate funds. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds by 4%) State General Funds

($150,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

151.100 -Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and

technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,000

$144,000

$144,000

State General Funds

$144,000

$144,000

$144,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$144,000

$144,000

$144,000

Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

152.1 Reduce funds and utilize other funds to support program services.

State General Funds

($106,363)

($106,363)

($106,363)

152.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,633

$4,901

($106,363) $5,638

152.100-Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

$962,908

State General Funds

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

$962,908

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

$962,908

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Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

153.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

State General Funds

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

National Science Center and Foundation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and

developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

154.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in

residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence

special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

155.1 Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Centers. (H and S:Reduce funds by 1%)

State General Funds

($709,608)

($38,701)

($38,701)

($38,701)

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155.2 Reduce funds for Sparsity Grants.

State General Funds

($298,331)

($298,331)

($298,331)

($298,331)

155.3 Reduce funds for Special Needs Scholarships. (S:Reduce funds by 2.25% to make cut comparable to the reduction to QBE)(CC:Reduce funds for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship to reflect austerity consistent with total QBE austerity and provide forward funding for enrollment increases and true up funding using mid-year FTE counts)

State General Funds

($966,636)

($966,636)

($271,866) ($1,731,891)

155.4 Reduce funds for High Performing Principals.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

155.5 Eliminate funds for Migrant Education grants.

State General Funds

($249,113)

($249,113)

($249,113)

($249,113)

155.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in

residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence

special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446 $16,867,421

State General Funds

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446 $16,867,421

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446 $16,867,421

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

156.1 Reduce supplemental funds for the nutrition program. State General Funds

($2,510,626) ($2,510,626) ($2,510,626) ($2,510,626)

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156.2 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579

($4,420,793) ($4,420,793) ($4,420,793) ($4,420,793)

156.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188

State General Funds

$23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$557,382,263 $557,382,263 $557,382,263 $557,382,263

Preschool Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

158.1 Reduce funds. (H and S:Reduce funds based on declining enrollment)

State General Funds

($284,659)

($574,851)

($574,851)

($574,851)

158.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

State General Funds

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

159.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($8,317,704) ($8,317,704) ($8,317,704) ($8,317,704)

159.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

State General Funds

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of

per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

160.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of

per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

State General Funds

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

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161.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

162.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:NO; Use other funds)

State General Funds

$113,738

$0

$0

$0

162.2 Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57%. (H:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532) and increase funds for charter system grants ($1,691,475) and dual enrollment ($458,106))(S:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532), charter system grants ($1,691,475), and full funding for dual enrollment ($2,678,447))(CC:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532) and increase funds for charter system grants ($1,691,475), and provide forward funding to fully fund dual credit courses at the appropriate weight for high school segment attended and true up funding using mid-year FTE counts)

State General Funds

$61,489,980 $60,680,113 $62,900,454 $60,680,113

162.3 Increase funds for training and experience. (H and S:Increase funds for training and experience ($17,173,631) and provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers ($12,648,503))

State General Funds

$29,839,683 $29,822,134 $29,822,134 $29,822,134

162.4 Reduce funds for QBE formula.

State General Funds

($60,890,146) ($60,890,146) ($60,890,146) ($60,890,146)

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162.5 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($140,709,507) ($140,709,507) ($140,709,507) ($140,709,507)

162.6 Provide no more than $5,200 in state and local equivalency funding for QBE formula earnings and all other state grant earnings for each full-time student enrolled in a virtual charter school approved by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission. (H:YES)(S:NO)(CC:Consider funding level as part of QBE formula study)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

162.7 Increase funds for Move On When Ready per HB149 (2009 session).

State General Funds

$523,796

$523,796

$523,796

162.100-Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524 $7,816,655,183

State General Funds

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524 $7,816,655,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524 $7,816,655,183

Regional Education Service Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

163.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:NO; Use other funds)

State General Funds

$5,288

$0

$0

$0

163.2 Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) core services. (H and S:Reduce funds by 8%)

State General Funds

($602,930)

($482,344)

($482,344)

($482,344)

163.3 Eliminate funds for the Education Technology Centers. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds by 8%)

State General Funds

($1,500,000)

($120,000)

($120,000)

($120,000)

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163.4 Reduce funds by reducing grant amounts for Math Mentors.

State General Funds

($142,986)

($142,986)

($142,986)

163.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,813

($142,986) $0

163.100-Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

$8,571,299

State General Funds

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

$8,571,299

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

$8,571,299

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

164.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($612,265)

($730,000) ($2,706,050)

164.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$137,283

$119,454

164.3 Increase funds for Teach for America.

State General Funds

$125,000

($858,233) $137,414 $125,000

164.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,145,235 $5,145,235 $5,145,235

$5,164,783 $5,164,783 $5,164,783

$3,295,904 $3,295,904 $3,295,904

$5,161,681 $5,161,681 $5,161,681

School Nurses

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

165.1 Reduce funds for grants. (H and S:Reduce funds by 4%) State General Funds

($2,749,950) ($1,099,980) ($1,099,980) ($1,099,980)

165.100 -School Nurses

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

State General Funds

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

166.1 Reduce funds. (H and S:Reduce funds based on declining enrollment)

State General Funds

($655,738)

($1,298,054)

($1,298,054)

($1,298,054)

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166.100-Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$64,918,076 $64,275,760 $64,275,760 $64,275,760

State General Funds

$64,918,076 $64,275,760 $64,275,760 $64,275,760

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,901,648 $72,259,332 $72,259,332 $72,259,332

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass

through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special

education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education

agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

167.1 Reduce funds for supplemental grants.

State General Funds

($550,000)

($550,000)

167.2 Reduce and distribute funds for the State Health Benefit Plan to state agencies.

($550,000)

($550,000)

State General Funds

($30,261,983) ($30,261,983) ($30,261,983)

167.100 -State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass

through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special

education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education

agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,759,946

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

State General Funds

$38,759,946

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $62,690,684

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $32,428,701

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $32,428,701

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $32,428,701

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,044,929

168.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($226,218)

($226,218)

($226,218)

168.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($226,218)

State General Funds

$664,609

168.3 Increase funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

$578,298

$665,241

State General Funds

$9,100

168.4 Increase funds for training and experience for teachers at the three state schools.

State General Funds

$309,189

$9,100 $309,189

$9,100 $309,189

168.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,395,589 $23,378,487 $23,292,176 $23,379,119

State General Funds

$22,395,589 $23,378,487 $23,292,176 $23,379,119

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$23,818,711

$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,801,609

$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,715,298

$1,423,122 $490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155
$24,802,241

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

169.1 Reduce funds. (H and CC:Reduce funds by 4%)(S:Reduce funds for Extended Day/Year ($266,751), High Schools That Work ($464,142), Vocational Industry Certification ($78,405), Vocational Supervisors ($167,828), and Youth Apprenticeship Program ($185,207))

State General Funds

($1,291,432)

($591,716) ($1,162,333)

($591,716)

169.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,501,448 $14,201,164 $13,630,547 $14,201,164

State General Funds

$13,501,448 $14,201,164 $13,630,547 $14,201,164

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

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2843

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $40,204,930

$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $40,904,646

$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $40,334,029

$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $40,904,646

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

170.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

170.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504

State General Funds

$13,823,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,096,654 $26,846,654 $26,846,654 $26,846,654

Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

171.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($15,676)

($15,676)

($15,676)

($15,676)

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171.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,790,784 $17,165,784

$8,790,784 $17,165,784

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$16,511,853 $16,511,853

$16,511,853 $16,511,853

$28,482,745 $36,857,745

$17,165,784 $17,165,784
$3,180,108 $3,180,108 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $36,857,745

$17,165,784 $17,165,784
$3,180,108 $3,180,108 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $36,857,745

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$0

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

172.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$484

$484

$484

172.2 Increase funds for contracts due to increases in Third Party Administrator (TPA) fees.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$151,089

$151,089

$151,089

$484 $151,089

172.100-Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Sales and Services

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

173.100-Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

State General Funds

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

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Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

174.1 Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report.

State General Funds

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

174.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

State General Funds

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

175.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$4,478

$4,478

$4,478

175.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$56,937

$56,937

$56,937

175.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

$4,478 $56,937

Retirement Payments

($23,203)

($23,203)

($23,203)

($23,203)

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175.4 Reduce funds for equipment due to completion of the voice over internet protocol (VoIP) project.

Retirement Payments

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

175.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

State Funds Transfers

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

Retirement Payments

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 11.63% for New Plan employees and 6.88% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 7.42% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $391.42 per member for State Fiscal Year 2012.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000 $6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$26,939,948 $28,365,095 $26,939,948 $28,365,095

$28,252,862 $28,252,862

$28,365,917 $28,365,917

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000
$42,796,723

$9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000
$44,221,870

$9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000 $6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000 $44,109,637

$9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000
$44,222,692

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

176.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,792)

($2,792)

($2,792)

176.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,578)

($7,578)

($7,578)

176.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($2,792) ($7,578)

State General Funds

$16,363

$16,363

176.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($83,802)

($83,802)

176.5 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for five positions.

$16,363 ($83,802)

$16,363 ($83,802)

State General Funds

($184,465)

($184,465)

($184,465)

($184,465)

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176.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$80,621

$70,151

$80,698

176.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,192,441

$3,273,062

$3,262,592

$3,273,139

State General Funds

$3,192,441

$3,273,062

$3,262,592

$3,273,139

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,277,435

$3,358,056

$3,347,586

$3,358,133

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

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177.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,656)

($6,656)

($6,656)

177.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($648)

($648)

($648)

177.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,901

$32,901

$32,901

177.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for six positions.

State General Funds

($421,801)

($421,801)

($421,801)

177.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($43,647)

($43,647)

($43,647)

177.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

177.7 Replace funds.

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

177.8 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

($1,900,000) ($1,900,000) ($1,900,000)

177.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$68,814

$59,877

($6,656) ($648)
$32,901 ($421,801)
($43,647) ($5,000) ($50,000) $50,000
$0 ($1,900,000)
$68,879

177.100-Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,030,843

$2,099,657

$2,090,720

$2,099,722

State General Funds

$2,030,843

$2,099,657

$2,090,720

$2,099,722

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,648,276 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $9,731,951

$6,648,276 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $9,800,765

$6,648,276 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $9,791,828

$6,648,276 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $9,800,830

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection thru

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

178.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($37,867)

($37,867)

($37,867)

($37,867)

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178.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,161)

($8,161)

($8,161)

($8,161)

178.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$144,386

$144,386

$144,386

$144,386

178.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for ten positions.

State General Funds

($520,566)

($520,566)

($520,566)

($520,566)

178.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

178.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($172,783)

($172,783)

($172,783)

($172,783)

178.7 Reduce funds to reflect reorganization of district offices and for three positions.

State General Funds

($213,393)

($213,393)

($213,393)

($213,393)

178.8 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

($3,100,000) ($3,100,000) ($3,100,000) ($3,100,000)

178.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$714,776

$621,950

$715,456

178.10 Increase funds for operations to comply with the narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

State General Funds

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

178.11 Increase funds for personnel.

State General Funds

$414,936

$414,936

$414,936

178.100-Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection thru

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,716,664 $21,716,664
$2,242,281 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $28,580,257

$22,992,376 $22,992,376
$2,242,281 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $29,855,969

$22,899,550 $22,899,550
$2,242,281 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $29,763,143

$22,993,056 $22,993,056
$2,242,281 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $29,856,649

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

179.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

Section Total - Final

$44,531,665 $53,342,150

$44,531,665 $53,342,150

$45,716,550 $44,024,117

$40,209,767 $40,209,767

$492,433

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

$2,333,959 $500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325

$4,833,959 $3,000,000
$100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325

$51,640,234 $51,640,234 $44,024,117 $40,209,767
$3,814,350 $4,575,809 $3,000,000
$100,000 $747,064 $561,056 $167,689 $147,325

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493
$53,016,258 $53,016,258 $44,024,117 $40,209,767
$3,814,350 $4,575,809 $3,000,000
$100,000 $747,064 $561,056 $167,689 $147,325

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State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$92,729,499 $102,347,551 $100,387,485 $101,763,509

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

180.1 Increase funds to pay interest on the Unemployment Trust Fund Loan due September 30, 2011.

State General Funds

$18,232,355 $18,232,355 $18,232,355

180.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

State General Funds

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

181.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$768

$768

$768

$768

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181.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($71,090)

($71,090)

($71,090)

($71,090)

181.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,491

$28,491

$28,491

$28,491

181.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($403,587)

($403,587)

($403,587)

($403,587)

181.5 Eliminate one-time funds for the gubernatorial transition added in HB948 (2010 session).

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

181.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$130,965

$115,401

$132,751

181.98 Transfer funds to the Governor's Office of Workforce Development in accordance with HB 1195 (2010 session).

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($5,196,851)

181.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,781,314

$5,912,279

$5,896,715

$5,914,065

State General Funds

$5,781,314

$5,912,279

$5,896,715

$5,914,065

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,078,165 $11,209,130 $11,193,566

$6,014,065

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,022,745

$8,022,745

$8,022,745

$8,022,745

182.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (S:Utilize existing funds)

State General Funds

$281,915

$181,915

$0

$181,915

182.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,887

$41,887

$41,887

$41,887

182.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($519,748)

($519,748)

($519,748)

($519,748)

182.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$163,485

$140,809

$161,978

182.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

$7,888,777

State General Funds

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

$7,888,777

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

$7,888,777

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capital Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

183.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$932

$932

$932

183.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($8,871)

($8,871)

($8,871)

$932 ($8,871)

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183.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($70,203)

($70,203)

($70,203)

($70,203)

183.98 Transfer funds and three positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701 $89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

184.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,000)

($4,000)

($4,000)

184.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,242

$5,242

$5,242

184.3 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

184.4 Reduce funds for rent by moving to state-owned property.

State General Funds

($23,550)

($23,550)

($23,550)

184.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($108)

($10,507)

($10,507)

($4,000) $5,242 ($30,000) ($23,550) ($10,507)

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184.6 Reduce funds for contracts based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,561)

($7,561)

184.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,545

($7,561) $20,487

($7,561) $23,567

184.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$819,724

$832,870

$829,812

$832,892

State General Funds

$819,724

$832,870

$829,812

$832,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25

$25

$25

$25

Sales and Services

$25

$25

$25

$25

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25

$25

$25

$25

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$909,307

$922,453

$919,395

$922,475

Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

185.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($34,033)

($34,033)

($34,033)

($34,033)

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185.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,394

$2,394

$2,394

$2,394

185.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,300)

($8,300)

($8,300)

($8,300)

185.4 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures and real estate rental costs.

State General Funds

($50,283)

($50,283)

($50,283)

($50,283)

185.5 Reduce funds by utilizing federal funds for the annual youth conference.

State General Funds

($32,700)

($32,700)

($32,700)

($32,700)

185.6 Reduce funds for implementation of new Community Strategy Grants.

State General Funds

($291,314)

($291,314)

($291,314)

($291,314)

185.7 Reduce funds by eliminating all non-essential travel and provide web-based System of Care trainings.

State General Funds

($15,800)

($15,800)

($15,800)

($15,800)

185.8 Transfer funds to the Department of Human Services.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

185.9 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350
($3,814,350) $0

$3,814,350
($3,814,350) $0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

185.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,688

$15,391

$17,705

185.11 Replace state general funds with reserves from the Children's Trust Fund.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

185.98 Transfer funds from the Family Connection program and recognize savings from consolidation. (H and S:It is the intent of the General Assembly that Family Connection Partnership remains an independent non-profit and shall not be merged into the Governor's Office for Children and Families)

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State General Funds

$7,269,731

$0

$0

$0

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$492,433

$0

$0

$0

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,200,000

$0

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,962,164

$0

$0

$0

185.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,842,025

$1,089,982

$1,087,685

$1,089,999

State General Funds

$10,842,025

$1,089,982

$1,087,685

$1,089,999

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,908,029

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$492,433

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $5,014,350 $3,814,350

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,750,054 $11,805,578 $11,803,281 $11,805,595

Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business

practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,237,838

$8,237,838

$8,237,838

$8,237,838

186.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($28,365)

($28,365)

($17,019)

($17,019)

186.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,883

$44,883

$32,552

$32,552

186.3 Reduce funds for five vacant positions. (H:Reflect additional vacancies)

State General Funds

($466,645)

($637,713)

($418,310)

($528,012)

186.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$168,404

$80,629

$168,564

186.5 Transfer funds to the new Office of Customer Service program. (S:YES)(CC:NO)

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,293,051)

$0

($965,214)

$0

($40,000)

$0

($3,298,265)

$0

186.6 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS) in Customer Service.

State General Funds

($11,346)

186.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,331

186.8 Reduce funds for personnel in Customer Service.

State General Funds

($219,403)

186.9 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) contract.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($218,150) ($40,000)
($258,150)

186.10 Transfer funds from Customer Service to the Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board program to sustain current services to businesses.

State General Funds

($200,000)

186.11 Reduce funds for Customer Service.

State General Funds

($23,649)

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186.12 Utilize existing funds ($300,000) in Customer Service to advise state agencies on redesigning their websites to better serve Georgia citizens. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

186.13 Utilize existing state general funds ($397,251) from Customer Service and funds transferred from GTA ($747,064) to support 1-800-GEORGIA Call Center. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

186.100-Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business

practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,214,808

$6,212,144

$4,049,736

$5,878,953

State General Funds

$6,214,808

$6,212,144

$4,049,736

$5,878,953

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,572,903

$1,572,903

$567,689

$1,314,753

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$965,214

$965,214

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$965,214

$965,214

$747,064

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$207,689

$207,689

$167,689

$167,689

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$207,689

$207,689

$167,689

$167,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,787,711

$7,785,047

$4,617,425

$7,193,706

Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

187.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($261,559)

($261,559)

($261,559)

($261,559)

187.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,148

$12,148

$12,148

$12,148

187.3 Reduce funds for contracts. (S and CC:Restore funds for the Civil Air Patrol)

State General Funds

($49,455)

($49,455)

($42,750)

($42,750)

187.4 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($10,311)

($59,744)

($59,744)

($59,744)

187.5 Reduce funds for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer operations to the Department of Public Safety.

State General Funds

($81,923)

($81,923)

($81,923)

($81,923)

187.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$58,120

$50,573

$58,177

187.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

187.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,997,920

$2,006,607

$2,005,765

$2,013,369

State General Funds

$1,997,920

$2,006,607

$2,005,765

$2,013,369

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

State Funds Transfers

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

Agency to Agency Contracts

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,508,958 $32,517,645 $32,516,803 $32,524,407

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

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188.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$9,931

$9,931

$9,931

188.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,356

$3,356

$3,356

188.3 Reduce funds for one administrative position.

State General Funds

($39,964)

($39,964)

($39,964)

188.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,200)

($38,444)

($38,444)

188.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$15,735

$13,692

$9,931 $3,356 ($39,964) ($38,444) $15,750

188.100-Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$493,845

$473,336

$471,293

$473,351

State General Funds

$493,845

$473,336

$471,293

$473,351

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$900,845

$880,336

$878,293

$880,351

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

189.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$817

$817

$817

$817

189.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,557

$4,557

$4,557

$4,557

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189.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($24,114)

($93,585)

189.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,007

($93,585) $17,408

($93,585) $20,025

189.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

$555,712

State General Funds

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

$555,712

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

$555,712

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

190.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,851)

($4,851)

($4,851)

190.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($4,851)

State General Funds

$36,427

$36,427

$36,427

190.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($477,432)

($477,432)

($477,432)

190.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

$36,427 ($477,432)

State General Funds

$175,657

$152,845

$175,824

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190.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,663,196

$5,838,853

$5,816,041

$5,839,020

State General Funds

$5,663,196

$5,838,853

$5,816,041

$5,839,020

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services

$500

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500

$500

$500

$500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,075,626

$6,251,283

$6,228,471

$6,251,450

Student Achievement, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

191.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,136)

($3,136)

($3,136)

($3,136)

191.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,837

$2,837

$2,837

$2,837

191.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($39,004)

($39,004)

($39,004)

($39,004)

191.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($33,000)

($33,000)

($33,000)

($33,000)

191.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($18,643)

($18,643)

($18,643)

($18,643)

191.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,952

$17,361

$19,971

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191.7 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($9,082)

($9,082)

($9,082)

191.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

$828,189

State General Funds

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

$828,189

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

$828,189

Office of Customer Service

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

700.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,346)

$0

700.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,331

$0

700.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$65,905

$0

700.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($219,403)

$0

700.5 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) contract.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

($218,150)

$0

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($40,000)

$0

($258,150)

$0

700.6 Transfer funds to the Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board program to sustain current services to businesses.

State General Funds

($200,000)

$0

700.7 Transfer funds to the Department of Revenue Customer Service program to reduce wait times in that program.

State General Funds

($1,200,000)

$0

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700.8 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($23,649)

$0

700.9 Utilize existing funds ($300,000) to advise state agencies on redesigning their websites to better serve Georgia citizens. (S:YES)(CC:Recognize in 186.14)

State General Funds

$0

$0

700.10 Utilize existing state general funds ($397,251) and funds transferred from GTA ($747,064) to support 1-800-GEORGIA Call Center. (S:YES)(CC:Recognize in 186.15)

State General Funds

$0

$0

700.98 Transfer funds from the Office of Consumer Protection program. (CC:NO)

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,293,051

$0

$965,214

$0

$40,000

$0

$3,298,265

$0

700.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer service strategies and recommendations for state agencies.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer service strategies and recommendations for state agencies.

State General Funds

$0

$0

700.100 -Office of Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer

service strategies and recommendations for state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$716,889

State General Funds

$716,889

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$747,064

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,463,953

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

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900.1 Transfer funds from the Office of the Governor in accordance with HB 1195 (2010 session).

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,196,851

900.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

State General Funds

$0

900.100-Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Federal Funds Not Itemized

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,196,851 $5,196,851 $5,196,851

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 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 Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

Section 27: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960
$7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679

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Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$476,206,885 $493,130,053

State General Funds

$470,015,079 $486,938,247

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,272,835 $1,070,977,184

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$112,979,962 $112,979,962

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159 $17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$242,924,391 $242,924,391

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$73,587,353 $73,349,999

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737 $24,651,737

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$62,138,931 $62,880,634

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,470

$200,470

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$54,870,519 $54,870,519

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,967 $369,224,967

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539 $18,257,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,641,081 $28,641,081

$492,692,625 $486,500,819
$6,191,806 $1,070,014,528
$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $242,924,391 $73,587,353 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,870,519 $368,024,957 $18,257,539 $28,641,081

$493,851,322 $487,659,516
$6,191,806 $1,069,777,174
$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $242,924,391 $73,349,999 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,870,519 $368,024,957 $18,257,539 $28,641,081

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,578,780,289

$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,597,407,806

$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,596,007,722

$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494
$4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,596,929,065

Adoption Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

192.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($98)

($98)

($98)

($98)

192.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,094

$8,094

$8,094

$8,094

192.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

192.4 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

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State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,140,444 ($3,140,444)
$0

$2,840,444 ($3,140,444)
($300,000)

$2,840,444 ($3,140,444)
($300,000)

192.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$2,797

$2,797

$2,797

192.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,739

$31,097

$2,840,444 ($3,140,444)
($300,000)
$2,797
$35,773

192.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,323,346 $34,059,085 $34,054,443 $34,059,119

State General Funds

$34,323,346 $34,059,085 $34,054,443 $34,059,119

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,868,602 $52,868,602 $52,868,602 $52,868,602

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,868,602 $37,868,602 $37,868,602 $37,868,602

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,236,948 $86,972,687 $86,968,045 $86,972,721

After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

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193.1 Increase funds based on projected expenditures. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,685,354

$3,685,354

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

193.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

194.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
194.2 Reduce funds for operations.

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

State General Funds 194.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses. State General Funds 194.4 Reduce funds for information technology expenses.

($101,486)

($101,486)

($101,486)

($101,486)

($32,540)

($32,540)

($32,540)

($32,540)

State General Funds

($25,630)

($25,630)

($25,630)

($25,630)

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194.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($1,000)

($1,000)

194.6 Replace funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$825,768

$825,768

194.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$71,771

($1,000) $825,768
$0

($1,000) $825,768
$0

194.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$71,771

State General Funds

$71,771

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $2,193,862 $2,193,862 $2,193,862 $2,193,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,265,633

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their

children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000

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Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$270,924,705 $270,924,705 $270,924,705 $270,924,705

195.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

($45,042,413) ($45,042,413) ($45,042,413) ($45,042,413)

195.2 Increase funds to create 400 new child care slots.

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

195.3 Eliminate funds for Ferst Foundation contract.

State General Funds CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

195.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their

children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,234,300 $54,234,300 $54,234,300

State General Funds

$54,262,031 $54,234,300 $54,234,300 $54,234,300

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$169,120,261 $169,120,261 $169,120,261 $169,120,261

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$90,698,416 $90,698,416 $90,698,416 $90,698,416

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$75,415,944 $75,415,944 $75,415,944 $75,415,944

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$90

$90

$90

$90

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

State Funds Transfers

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,882,292 $225,854,561 $225,854,561 $225,854,561

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Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

196.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,102)

($3,102)

($3,102)

($3,102)

196.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$59,291

$59,291

$59,291

$59,291

196.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$230,783

$230,783

$230,783

$230,783

196.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($1,000,000) and operations ($1,941,176).

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

196.5 Increase funds to replace the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

196.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$99,162

$99,162

$99,162

$99,162

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196.7 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

($18,464,705) ($18,464,705) ($18,464,705) ($18,464,705)

196.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$562,936

$534,428

$614,776

196.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,527,662 $25,090,598 $25,062,090 $25,142,438

State General Funds

$24,527,662 $25,090,598 $25,062,090 $25,142,438

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$72,662,658 $72,662,658 $72,662,658 $72,662,658

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,542,658 $72,542,658 $72,542,658 $72,542,658

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,427,580 $100,990,516 $100,962,008 $101,042,356

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$89,045,915

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $63,245,915

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$152,208

State Funds Transfers

$152,208

Agency to Agency Contracts

$152,208

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,676,778

$89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

197.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,165)

($8,165)

($8,165)

197.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$68,702

$68,702

$68,702

197.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($148,611) ($76,000)
($224,611)

($148,611) ($76,000)
($224,611)

($148,611) ($76,000)
($224,611)

197.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$260,957

$260,957

$260,957

197.5 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 197.101.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

197.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,256,865

$259,611

197.7 Eliminate funds for the EMBRACE contract.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($173,250)

$0

($237,354)

$0

($410,604)

$0

($8,165)
$68,702
($148,611) ($76,000)
($224,611)
$260,957
($250,000)
$298,641
($173,250) ($237,354) ($410,604)

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197.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,587,253 $94,670,868 $89,846,864 $89,712,644

State General Funds

$89,587,253 $94,670,868 $89,846,864 $89,712,644

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,284,200 $159,046,846 $159,284,200 $159,046,846

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

$59,739

$59,739

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789 $28,165,789 $28,165,789 $28,165,789

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,824,784 $33,587,430 $33,824,784 $33,587,430

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

$173,806

$173,806

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$88,795,915 $88,795,915 $88,795,915 $88,795,915

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $62,995,915 $62,995,915 $62,995,915 $62,995,915

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604$25,800,000 $25,800,000 $25,800,000 $25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

State Funds Transfers

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

Agency to Agency Contracts

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,523,661 $262,369,922 $257,783,272 $257,411,698

197.101 Special Project - Child Welfare Services: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

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198.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532
$11,870,056 $11,870,056
$4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337
$4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

199.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,632)

($1,632)

199.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($1,632)

($1,632)

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State General Funds

$106,892

$106,892

$106,892

$106,892

199.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$183,454

$183,454

$183,454

$183,454

199.4 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications and software licensing and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing.

State General Funds

($3,087,472) ($3,087,472) ($3,087,472) ($3,087,472)

199.5 Transfer funds to the Adoptions Services, Child Support Services, Child Welfare Services, Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention, Elder Community Living Services, and Elder Support Services programs to properly reflect expenditures for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

($736,936)

($736,936)

($736,936)

($736,936)

199.6 Replace funds with Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for transportation services of elderly consumers.

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

199.7 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,774,807) ($3,774,807) ($3,774,807) ($3,774,807)

199.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,217,319

$1,014,630

$1,167,172

199.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,499,739 $34,717,058 $34,514,369 $34,666,911

State General Funds

$33,499,739 $34,717,058 $34,514,369 $34,666,911

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,038,987 $49,038,987 $49,038,987 $49,038,987

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$122,976

$122,976

$122,976

$122,976

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,489,004 $23,489,004 $23,489,004 $23,489,004

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,000

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,572,153

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,543,564

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$8,095,249

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $8,095,249

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,482,922

Intergovernmental Transfers

$382,337

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$382,337

Sales and Services

$4,100,585

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,100,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,021,648

$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,238,967

$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,036,278

$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,188,820

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

200.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,886)

($1,886)

($1,886)

200.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,790

$2,790

$2,790

200.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$109,445

$109,445

$109,445

($1,886) $2,790 $109,445

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200.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$22,545

$22,545

200.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$404,592

$22,545 $352,048

$22,545 $404,976

200.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,882,865 $12,287,457 $12,234,913 $12,287,841

State General Funds

$11,882,865 $12,287,457 $12,234,913 $12,287,841

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$793,894

$793,894

$793,894

$793,894

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,067,818 $17,472,410 $17,419,866 $17,472,794

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,851,458 $55,777,581
$5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581
$5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581
$5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581
$5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

201.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$653

$653

$653

$653

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201.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,380

$5,380

$5,380

$5,380

201.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$11,411,119 $11,411,119 $10,583,337 $10,583,337

201.4 Eliminate funds for the Center for the Visually Impaired contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($177,859)

$0

$0

$0

201.5 Reduce funds for the Alzheimer's Respite Services contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($225,000)

$0

$0

$0

201.6 Reduce funds for non-Medicaid Home Community Based respite services contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($1,376,718)

$0

$0

$0

201.7 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$1,187

$1,187

$1,187

$1,187

201.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,873

$28,604

$32,905

201.100-Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,490,220 $72,302,670 $71,470,619 $71,474,920

State General Funds

$65,416,343 $67,228,793 $66,396,742 $66,401,043

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,908,635 $23,908,635 $23,908,635 $23,908,635

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$13,765,259 $13,765,259 $13,765,259 $13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,925,544 $113,737,994 $112,905,943 $112,910,244

Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

202.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$150

$150

$150

202.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$358

$358

$358

202.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$593

$593

$593

202.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

($1,045,000) ($1,045,000) ($1,045,000)

202.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,421

$15,159

202.6 Increase funds for Meals on Wheels.

State General Funds

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

$150 $358 $593 ($1,045,000) $17,439 $1,045,000

202.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,784,585

$2,847,006

$2,844,744

$2,847,024

State General Funds

$666,656

$1,729,077

$1,726,815

$1,729,095

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,650,853

$8,713,274

$8,711,012

$8,713,292

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Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

203.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,665,632 $28,665,632 $28,665,632 $28,665,632

Family Violence Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent

children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,565,244 $12,331,929

$5,565,244 $12,331,929

$5,565,244 $12,331,929

$5,565,244 $12,331,929

204.1 Replace funds. (H:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by the Department of Human Services and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency)(S:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers)(CC:Administer funds in the most efficient and timely manner)

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,483,171) $4,483,171
$0

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

204.2 Increase funds to serve non-TANF eligible victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. These funds are not to be leveraged by any state agency as maintenance of effort or state match towards federal funding which would inhibit the ability of providers to serve the broadest population possible.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

204.100-Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent

children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$655,000

$655,000

$1,655,000

State General Funds

$655,000

$655,000

$1,655,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,331,929 $12,331,929 $12,331,929

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,470

$200,470

$200,470

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,986,929 $12,986,929 $13,986,929

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$93,258,965 $93,258,965

$93,258,965 $93,258,965

$93,258,965 $93,258,965

$93,258,965 $93,258,965

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$117,330,208 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$117,330,208 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$117,330,208 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$117,330,208 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

205.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,058)

($15,058)

($15,058)

205.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$171,757

$171,757

$171,757

205.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($15,058) $171,757

State General Funds

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

205.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$349,695

$349,695

$349,695

205.5 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

$1,169,064 $349,695

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($9,811,846) ($9,811,846) ($9,811,846) ($9,811,846)

205.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,984

$4,319,766

$4,969,214

205.7 Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process. (S and CC:NO; the Department of Human Services is authorized to work with the Department of Community Health in implementing the "Express Lane" eligibility project)

State General Funds

($1,300,000)

$0

$0

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205.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,934,423 $93,640,407 $99,254,189 $99,903,637

State General Funds

$94,934,423 $93,640,407 $99,254,189 $99,903,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$107,518,362 $107,518,362 $107,518,362 $107,518,362

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$40,633,202 $40,633,202 $40,633,202 $40,633,202

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$346,557

$346,557

$346,557

$346,557

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$43,127,713 $43,127,713 $43,127,713 $43,127,713

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,628,860 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $19,628,860

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $19,628,860

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,387,207

$8,387,207

$8,387,207

$8,387,207

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

Sales and Services

$12,409

$12,409

$12,409

$12,409

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,409

$12,409

$12,409

$12,409

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$210,839,992 $209,545,976 $215,159,758 $215,809,206

Federal Unobligated Balances

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

206.1 Reflect expected unobligated balance. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$14,395,354

$14,395,354

$9,360,939

$8,705,939

206.100 -Federal Unobligated Balances

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

$8,705,939

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

$8,705,939

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

$8,705,939

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Out of Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

207.1 Reduce funds due to a decrease in utilization.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

207.2 Increase funds to cover the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,037,474 ($4,037,474)
$0

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

207.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($16,338,276) ($16,338,276) ($16,338,276) ($16,338,276)

207.4 Replace funds.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($655,000) $655,000
$0

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207.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,632,370 $60,232,370 $60,232,370 $59,577,370

State General Funds

$60,632,370 $60,232,370 $60,232,370 $59,577,370

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$130,046,715 $130,046,715 $130,046,715 $130,701,715

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$56,305

$56,305

$56,305

$56,305

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$29,264,311 $29,264,311 $29,264,311 $29,264,311

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$100,726,099 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $101,381,099

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $101,381,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,679,085 $190,279,085 $190,279,085 $190,279,085

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

208.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000 $100,000

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

209.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
209.2 Replace funds.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)

$54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681
$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)
($5,034,415) $5,034,415
$0

$54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681
$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)
($5,689,415) $5,689,415
$0

209.100-Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,400,415 $52,400,415 $52,400,415 $52,400,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$48,538,230 $48,538,230 $43,503,815 $42,848,815

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $48,538,230 $48,538,230 $43,503,815 $42,848,815

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$3,862,185

$3,862,185

$8,896,600

$9,551,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,500,415 $52,500,415 $52,500,415 $52,500,415

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment

as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

210.1 Reduce funds for employment support activities based on decreased utilization.

State General Funds

($3,577,658)

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

210.2 Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,385,945

$1,385,945

$3,571,299

$3,571,299

210.3 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714

($165,535,960) ($165,535,960) ($165,535,960) ($165,535,960)

210.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,588

$0

$0

210.100-Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment

as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,588

State General Funds

$36,588

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,573,129 $19,573,129 $21,758,483 $21,758,483

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$362,173

$362,173

$362,173

$362,173

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,210,956 $19,210,956 $21,396,310 $21,396,310

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $19,210,956 $19,210,956 $21,396,310 $21,396,310

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,573,129 $19,609,717 $21,758,483 $21,758,483

Council on Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,578

$186,578

$186,578

211.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,549

$1,549

$1,549

211.2 Reduce funds for Georgia for a Lifetime (Project 2020).

State General Funds

($5,736)

($5,736)

($5,736)

211.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,418

$9,267

211.4 Increase funds for Council programming.

State General Funds

$5,000

$5,000

$186,578 $1,549 ($5,736)
$10,661 $5,000

211.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

$198,052

State General Funds

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

$198,052

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

$198,052

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

212.1 Reduce funds for county collaborative contracts. (H and S:Restore funding for county collaborative contracts)

State General Funds

($559,680)

$0

$0

$0

212.2 Reduce funds for partnership contract for technical assistance.

State General Funds

($86,615)

($86,615)

($86,615)

($86,615)

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212.98 Transfer funds and activities to the Governor's Office of Children and Families and recognize savings from consolidation. (H and S:It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by Family Connection Partnership and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency)

State General Funds

($7,432,386)

$0

$0

$0

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($741,703)

$0

$0

$0

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,200,000)

$0

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,374,089)

$0

$0

$0

212.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

State General Funds

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$741,703

$741,703

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,933,769

$9,933,769

$9,933,769

Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other

agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

213.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends. (S and CC:Increase funds to reflect appropriations)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($2,314,490) ($2,314,490) $1,519,915

$1,519,915

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213.2 Increase funds to restore Social Services Block Grant to FY2011 appropriation level. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

213.100-Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other

agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$112,808,613 $112,808,613 $116,643,018 $116,643,018

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$36,454,857 $36,454,857 $36,454,857 $36,454,857

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729 $37,901,729 $37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$37,252,027 $37,252,027 $41,086,432 $41,086,432

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $37,252,027 $37,252,027 $41,086,432 $41,086,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$112,808,613 $112,808,613 $116,643,018 $116,643,018

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated 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: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568.

Provided, the Department of Human Services 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.

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Section 28: Insurance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555 $15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$15,282,923 $15,815,405

$15,282,923 $15,815,405

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$15,531

$15,426

$15,531

$15,426

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$16,334,815 $16,867,192

$16,023,150 $16,023,150
$954,555 $954,555 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $17,074,937

$16,123,050 $16,123,050
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $17,174,837

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

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214.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($398)

($398)

($398)

($398)

214.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,896)

($4,896)

($4,896)

($4,896)

214.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,270

$13,270

$13,270

$13,270

214.4 Reduce funds for three IT staff positions. (H and S:NO; Eliminate media division only)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($217,341)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

214.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$81,865

$71,234

$81,944

214.6 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($52,052)

$0

214.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,591,807

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

$1,647,774

State General Funds

$1,591,807

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

$1,647,774

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105

Sales and Services

$105

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$105

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,591,912

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

$1,647,774

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$695,684

$695,684

$695,684

$695,684

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684

215.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($153)

($153)

($153)

215.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,890)

($1,890)

($1,890)

215.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,125

$5,125

$5,125

215.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,903

$21,669

$695,684 $695,684
($153) ($1,890) $5,125 $24,927

215.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

$723,693

State General Funds

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

$723,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

$723,693

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555 $15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

216.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($962)

($962)

($962)

216.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,866)

($11,866)

($11,866)

216.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,170

$32,170

$32,170

216.4 Reduce funds for personnel and maximize the use of federal funding.

State General Funds

($322,657)

($729,954)

($422,657)

216.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,444

$11,698

($962) ($11,866) $32,170 ($422,657) $13,457

216.100-Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,063,545

$3,669,692

$3,975,243

$3,977,002

State General Funds

$4,063,545

$3,669,692

$3,975,243

$3,977,002

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

State Funds Transfers

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

Agency to Agency Contracts

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,115,332

$4,721,479

$5,027,030

$5,028,789

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Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

217.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($133)

($133)

($133)

217.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,645)

($1,645)

($1,645)

217.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,460

$4,460

$4,460

217.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,185

$17,563

($133) ($1,645) $4,460 $20,203

217.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

$628,338

State General Funds

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

$628,338

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

$628,338

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

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218.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,098)

($1,098)

($1,098)

218.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($13,531)

($13,531)

($13,531)

218.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,685

$36,685

$36,685

218.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$208,562

$181,476

($1,098) ($13,531) $36,685 $208,760

218.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

$5,210,480

State General Funds

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

$5,210,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

$5,210,480

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

219.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($728)

($728)

($728)

219.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,979)

($8,979)

($8,979)

219.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$24,343

$24,343

$24,343

($728) ($8,979) $24,343

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219.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$16,797

$14,616

$16,813

219.5 Increase funds to reflect increased assessments on insurance providers to provide for additional fraud detection coverage.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

219.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

$3,933,566

State General Funds

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

$3,933,566

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

$3,933,566

$3,935,763 $3,935,763 $3,935,763

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105
$6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$59,741,643 $63,186,876

$59,741,643 $63,186,876

$27,178,061 $25,701,005

$27,178,061 $25,701,005

$19,903,129 $19,903,129

$19,003,129 $19,003,129

$900,000

$900,000

$106,822,833 $108,791,010

$62,712,495 $62,712,495 $27,178,061 $27,178,061 $20,677,629 $19,777,629
$900,000 $110,568,185

$63,188,521 $63,188,521 $27,178,061 $27,178,061 $19,903,129 $19,003,129
$900,000 $110,269,711

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Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

220.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,343)

($4,343)

220.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($4,343)

($4,343)

State General Funds

($3,910,722) ($2,310,722) ($2,310,722) ($2,310,722)

220.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,738

$26,738

220.4 Reduce funds to recognize savings realized through the Unisys Migration implementation.

$26,738

$26,738

State General Funds

($800,000)

220.5 Reduce funds for personnel by holding positions vacant after retirement.

($800,000)

($800,000)

($800,000)

State General Funds 220.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds.

($59,140)

($59,140)

($59,140)

($59,140)

State General Funds

($104,760)

($104,760)

($104,760)

($104,760)

220.7 Reduce funds for personnel by outsourcing payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services Initiative.

State General Funds

($44,980)

($44,980)

($44,980)

220.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($44,980)

State General Funds

$136,064

$118,394

$136,194

220.100-Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,950,917

$7,686,981

$7,669,311

$7,687,111

State General Funds

$5,950,917

$7,686,981

$7,669,311

$7,687,111

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $30,000 $5,980,917

$30,000 $30,000 $7,716,981

$30,000 $30,000 $7,699,311

$30,000 $30,000 $7,717,111

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

221.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,418)

($7,418)

($7,418)

($7,418)

221.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,096

$31,096

$31,096

$31,096

221.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with additional criminal background check fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($500,000) $500,000
$0

($500,000) $500,000
$0

($750,000) $750,000
$0

($500,000) $500,000
$0

221.4 Utilize Crime Information Center fees to fund upgrades to the Sexual Offender Registry. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$0

$524,500

$0

$524,500

$0

221.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$229,242

$199,357

$229,329

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221.100-Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,748,944

$6,978,186

$6,698,301

$6,978,273

State General Funds

$6,748,944

$6,978,186

$6,698,301

$6,978,273

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

$2,990,304

Sales and Services

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

$2,990,304

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

$2,990,304

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,950,673 $10,179,915 $10,674,530 $10,180,002

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

222.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,298)

($23,298)

($23,298)

222.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$123,428

$123,428

$123,428

($23,298) $123,428

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222.3 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,066,386 ($3,066,386)
$0

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

222.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$587,044

$510,806

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)
$587,603

222.100-Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,764,641 $22,259,693 $22,183,455 $22,260,252

State General Funds

$21,764,641 $22,259,693 $22,183,455 $22,260,252

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,003,637 $22,498,689 $22,422,451 $22,499,248

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

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224.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

224.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,989

$2,989

$2,989

224.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Law for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

($1,087,239) ($4,777,328)
($2,111) ($5,866,678)

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

($435)
$2,989
($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

224.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($1,477,056)

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($1,477,056)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,477,056)

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

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225.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,538)

($23,538)

($23,538)

225.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$215,269

$215,269

$215,269

225.3 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,066,386 ($3,066,386)
$0

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

225.4 Reduce funds for five agent positions due to attrition.

State General Funds

($297,076)

($297,076)

($297,076)

225.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to retirements.

State General Funds

($305,500)

$0

$0

225.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$763,766

$664,692

225.98 Transfer funds and four agents from the Task Forces program.

State General Funds

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

($23,538)
$215,269
$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)
($297,076)
$0
$764,624
$1,091,187

225.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,940,406 $25,917,680 $25,818,606 $25,918,538

State General Funds

$24,940,406 $25,917,680 $25,818,606 $25,918,538

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,385,971 $27,363,245 $27,264,171 $27,364,103

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Task Forces

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen

federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

226.98 Transfer funds and four agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

State General Funds

($1,091,187) ($1,091,187)

($1,091,187)

($1,091,187)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal

justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and

administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and

administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims'

Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

227.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,149)

($1,149)

227.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,146)

($2,146)

($1,149) ($2,146)

($1,149) ($2,146)

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227.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,320)

($1,320)

227.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($29,006)

($29,006)

227.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,658

227.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on the State Bar building rental rates.

State General Funds

($4,057)

($1,320) ($29,006) $10,144 ($4,057)

($1,320) ($29,006) $11,669 ($4,057)

227.100-Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal

justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and

administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and

administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims'

Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$336,735

$344,336

$342,822

$344,347

State General Funds

$336,735

$344,336

$342,822

$344,347

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,501,635 $42,509,236 $42,507,722 $42,509,247

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

Section Total - Continuation

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$279,710,620 $284,500,130

$279,710,620 $284,500,130

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$286,393,714 $291,183,224

$285,179,570 $285,179,570
$1,507,233 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,075,630 $5,075,630 $291,862,664

$285,712,163 $285,712,163
$1,507,233 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,075,630 $5,075,630 $292,395,257

Community Non-Secure Commitment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around

services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

228.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,654

$2,654

$2,654

228.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,654

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State General Funds

$5,611

$5,611

$5,611

228.3 Transfer funds from the Community Supervision program for residential placements.

State General Funds

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

228.4 Reduce funds for cancelled contracts for program services.

State General Funds

($6,497,170) ($6,497,170) ($6,497,170)

228.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$67,649

$58,864

$5,611 $1,666,040 ($6,497,170)
$67,714

228.100-Community Non-Secure Commitment

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around

services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,174,955 $28,242,604 $28,233,819 $28,242,669

State General Funds

$28,174,955 $28,242,604 $28,233,819 $28,242,669

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,548,435 $29,616,084 $29,607,299 $29,616,149

Community Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to

provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

229.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$139,304

$139,304

$139,304

$139,304

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229.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$294,618

$294,618

$294,618

$294,618

229.3 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and eliminating two full-time positions.

State General Funds

($68,212)

($68,212)

($68,212)

($68,212)

229.4 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($1,223,203) ($1,500,000) ($1,223,203) ($1,223,203)

229.5 Transfer funds to the Community Non-Secure Commitment program for residential placements.

State General Funds

($1,666,040) ($1,666,040) ($1,666,040) ($1,666,040)

229.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,250,301 ($7,250,301)
$0

$7,032,792 ($7,250,301)
($217,509)

$7,250,301 ($7,250,301)
$0

$7,177,798 ($7,250,301)
($72,503)

229.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($541,225)

($541,225)

($541,225)

($541,225)

229.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,442,511

$1,255,176

$1,443,883

229.100-Community Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to

provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144 $56,348,348

State General Funds

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144 $56,348,348

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144 $56,348,348

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $24,547,439 $24,547,439

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689 $373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531
$27,612,637

$24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689 $373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531
$27,612,637

$24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689 $373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531
$27,612,637

$24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689 $373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531
$27,612,637

230.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$36,484

$36,484

230.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

$36,484

$36,484

State General Funds

($90,910)

($90,910)

($90,910)

230.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$77,162

$77,162

$77,162

230.4 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and by eliminating nine vacant full-time positions.

($90,910) $77,162

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

230.5 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$2,285,689 ($2,285,689)

$2,217,118 ($2,285,689)

$2,285,689 ($2,285,689)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

($68,571)

$0

230.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

$2,262,832 ($2,285,689)
($22,857)

State General Funds

$482,611

$419,935

$483,070

230.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,405,864 $26,405,864
$373,009 $373,009
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,185,373

$26,819,904 $26,819,904
$373,009 $373,009
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,599,413

$26,825,799 $26,825,799
$373,009 $373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,605,308

$26,866,077 $26,866,077
$373,009 $373,009
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,645,586

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

231.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$218,243

$218,243

$218,243

231.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$218,243

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State General Funds

$461,568

$461,568

$461,568

$461,568

231.3 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($956,000) ($1,250,000)

($956,000)

($956,000)

231.4 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($470,276)

($470,276)

($470,276)

($470,276)

231.5 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

$951,025

$951,025

$951,025

$951,025

231.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,284,378 ($7,284,378)
$0

$7,065,847 ($7,284,378)
($218,531)

$7,284,378 ($7,284,378)
$0

$7,211,534 ($7,284,378)
($72,844)

231.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,611,975

$1,402,632

$1,613,509

231.100-Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,128,013 $70,227,457 $70,530,645 $70,668,678

State General Funds

$69,128,013 $70,227,457 $70,530,645 $70,668,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,757,217 $72,856,661 $73,159,849 $73,297,882

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Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

232.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$266,668

$266,668

$266,668

232.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$266,668

State General Funds 232.3 Reduce funds for one education supervisor position. State General Funds 232.4 Reduce funds for one regional principal position. State General Funds 232.5 Reduce funds for paid overtime. State General Funds 232.6 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze. State General Funds

$563,982

$563,982

$563,982

$563,982

($121,873)

($121,873)

($121,873)

($121,873)

($146,540)

($146,540)

($146,540)

($146,540)

($529,724)

($529,724)

($529,724)

($529,724)

($194,000)

($250,000)

($194,000)

($194,000)

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232.7 Reduce funds by increasing the class size in nine RYDC basic education programs.

State General Funds

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

232.8 Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

($951,025)

($951,025)

($951,025)

($951,025)

232.9 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,142,449 ($12,142,449)
$0

$11,778,176 ($12,142,449)
($364,273)

$12,142,449 ($12,142,449)
$0

$12,021,025 ($12,142,449)
($121,424)

232.10 Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective July 1, 2011.

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

232.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,680,445

$2,332,343

$2,682,995

232.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,024,820 $103,284,992 $103,357,163 $103,586,391

State General Funds

$101,024,820 $103,284,992 $103,357,163 $103,586,391

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$102,925,721 $105,185,893 $105,258,064 $105,487,292

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Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$36,947,002 $37,736,510

$36,947,002 $37,736,510

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$31,663,664 $31,663,664

$729,513

$729,513

$140,273

$140,273

$30,793,878 $30,793,878

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$414,055,974 $414,845,482

$37,762,434 $37,762,434 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $414,871,406

$37,724,399 $37,724,399 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $414,833,371

Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,279,971

$2,279,971

$2,279,971

233.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($490)

($490)

($490)

233.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 233.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

$1,961

$1,961

$1,812

State General Funds

($30,750)

($30,750)

($30,750)

233.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,045

$2,279,971 ($490) $1,812
($30,750) $5,803

233.100-Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$284,607

$284,607

$289,503

$290,261

State General Funds

$284,607

$284,607

$289,503

$290,261

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,250,692

$2,250,692

$2,255,588

$2,256,346

Department of Labor Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

234.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,705)

($2,705)

($2,705)

($2,705)

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234.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,817

$10,817

$12,570

234.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$789,508

$35,006

$12,570 $40,269

234.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,739,535

$2,529,043

$1,776,294

$1,781,557

State General Funds

$1,739,535

$2,529,043

$1,776,294

$1,781,557

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,803,744 $40,593,252 $39,840,503 $39,845,766

Disability Adjudication Section

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

235.100 -Disability Adjudication Section

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

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Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

236.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,761)

($2,761)

($2,761)

236.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($2,761)

State General Funds 236.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

$11,042

$11,042

$7,185

$7,185

State General Funds

($50,199)

($50,199)

($50,199)

236.4 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Restore funds for the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired)

($50,199)

State General Funds

($243,129)

($243,129)

($103,295)

236.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($243,129)

State General Funds

$20,010

$23,019

236.100 -Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,482,423

$1,482,423

$1,638,410

$1,501,585

State General Funds

$1,482,423

$1,482,423

$1,638,410

$1,501,585

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,395,941

$4,395,941

$4,551,928

$4,415,103

Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

237.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($507)

($507)

($507)

237.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,027

$2,027

$2,027

237.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($31,787)

($31,787)

($31,787)

237.4 Reduce funds and move program to self-sufficiency using agency generated income.

State General Funds

($294,206)

237.5 This program shall not be assessed administrative fees by the department. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

($507) $2,027 ($31,787) ($294,206)
$0

237.100-Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$294,206

$294,206

State General Funds

$294,206

$294,206

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,828,888 $11,828,888 $11,828,888 $11,828,888

Reserved Fund Balances

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Sales and Services

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,123,094 $12,123,094 $11,828,888 $11,828,888

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Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

238.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

239.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,497)

($9,497)

($9,497)

239.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$37,981

$37,981

$9,336

($9,497) $9,336

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239.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($647,237)

($647,237)

($647,237)

239.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($22,541)

($22,541)

($22,541)

239.5 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($90,438)

($90,438)

($90,438)

239.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,001

($647,237) ($22,541) ($90,438) $29,910

239.100-Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,347,866

$5,347,866

$5,345,222

State General Funds

$5,347,866

$5,347,866

$5,345,222

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

Federal Funds Transfers

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,230,242 $31,230,242 $31,227,598

$5,349,131 $5,349,131 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,231,507

Safety Inspections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure

to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

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240.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,431)

($4,431)

($4,431)

240.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,721

$17,721

$26,404

240.3 Increase funds for safety inspections.

State General Funds

$294,206

240.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73,532

($4,431) $26,404 $294,206 $84,587

240.100 -Safety Inspections

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure

to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,849,946

$2,849,946

$3,226,367

$3,237,422

State General Funds

$2,849,946

$2,849,946

$3,226,367

$3,237,422

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,018,498

$3,018,498

$3,394,919

$3,405,974

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

241.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,729)

($8,729)

($8,729)

241.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$34,911

$34,911

$49,998

($8,729) $49,998

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241.3 Utilize existing state funds to pay the first installment of the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest and maximize federal funds for program operations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

241.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$139,237

$160,170

241.100-Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,614,434

$5,614,434

$5,768,758

$5,789,691

State General Funds

$5,614,434

$5,614,434

$5,768,758

$5,789,691

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,787,620 $54,787,620 $54,941,944 $54,962,877

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

242.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$26

$26

$26

242.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($22,537)

($22,537)

($22,537)

242.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,130

$90,130

$75,658

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536
$26
($22,537)
$75,658

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242.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,079,897) ($1,079,897) ($1,079,897)

242.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($391,362)

($391,362)

($391,362)

242.6 Reduce one-time funds for the Georgia Talking Book Center provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($24,287)

($24,287)

($24,287)

242.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$210,698

($1,079,897) ($391,362) ($24,287) $242,375

242.100-Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,999,240 $12,999,240 $13,195,466

State General Funds

$12,999,240 $12,999,240 $13,195,466

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

Sales and Services

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,472,609 $79,472,609 $79,668,835

$13,227,143 $13,227,143 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $79,700,512

Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

243.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,025)

($10,025)

($10,025)

($10,025)

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243.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$40,092

$40,092

$60,177

243.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($112,922)

($112,922)

($112,922)

243.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$167,584

$60,177 ($112,922) $192,779

243.100-Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,334,745

$6,334,745

$6,522,414

$6,547,609

State General Funds

$6,334,745

$6,334,745

$6,522,414

$6,547,609

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$129,124,841 $129,124,841 $129,312,510 $129,337,705

Section 32: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$16,866,230 $17,756,330

$16,866,230 $17,756,330

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$272,051

$272,051

$17,384,122 $17,384,122
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051

$17,756,917 $17,756,917
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051

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Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$272,051 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $57,841,653

$272,051 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $58,731,753

$272,051 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $58,359,545

$272,051 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $58,732,340

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

244.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$914

$914

$914

$914

244.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,513)

($6,513)

($6,513)

244.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($6,513)

State General Funds

$154,988

$154,988

244.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with a projected increase in other funds.

$154,988

$154,988

State General Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
244.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

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State General Funds

($767,701)

($767,701)

($767,701)

($767,701)

244.6 Reduce funds for staffing services contract.

State General Funds

($34,696)

($34,696)

($34,696)

($34,696)

244.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$604,509

$526,003

$605,084

244.8 Increase funds for personnel.

State General Funds

$273,000

$0

$273,000

244.9 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($19,067)

$0

244.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,239

$0

$0

$0

$3,597,990

$0

$0

$0

$2,111

$0

$0

$0

$4,687,340

$0

$0

$0

244.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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244.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,866,230 $16,656,500 $16,285,927 $16,657,075

State General Funds

$16,866,230 $16,656,500 $16,285,927 $16,657,075

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

State Funds Transfers

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

Agency to Agency Contracts

$788,308

$788,308

$788,308

$788,308

Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4

$34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082

Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,841,653 $54,031,822 $53,661,249 $54,032,397

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

501.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,591

$10,956

$12,603

501.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

501.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

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House: The unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid Fraud. State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

501.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,099,830

$1,098,195

$1,099,842

State General Funds

$1,099,830

$1,098,195

$1,099,842

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,699,931

$4,698,296

$4,699,943

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$89,717,900 $89,717,900 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$251,836,687

$89,717,900 $89,717,900 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$251,836,687

$89,717,900 $89,717,900 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$251,836,687

$89,717,900 $89,717,900 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$251,836,687

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Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$84,432,180 $85,438,766

State General Funds

$84,432,180 $85,438,766

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,029,420 $54,029,420

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,999,801 $53,999,801

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $29,619

$29,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$108,059,367 $108,059,367

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,173,962

$1,173,962

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,485,576

$2,485,576

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

$10,167

Royalties and Rents

$56,953

$56,953

Sales and Services

$104,217,396 $104,217,396

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$246,550,967 $247,557,553

$86,456,430 $86,456,430 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$248,575,217

$86,544,292 $86,544,292 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$248,663,079

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467 $29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

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245.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,459)

($4,459)

($4,459)

($4,459)

245.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,966

$10,966

$10,966

$10,966

245.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for three positions.

State General Funds

($158,699)

($158,699)

($158,699)

($158,699)

245.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($54,183)

($54,183)

($54,183)

($54,183)

245.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,559)

($30,559)

($30,559)

($30,559)

245.6 Reduce funds for advisory group contract.

State General Funds

($15,500)

($15,500)

($15,500)

($15,500)

245.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,469

$49,135

$56,523

245.8 Transfer funds from the General Assembly Ancillary program for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

State General Funds

$21,927

245.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,035,763

$2,092,232

$2,084,898

$2,114,213

State General Funds

$2,035,763

$2,092,232

$2,084,898

$2,114,213

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$197,795

$197,795

$197,795

$197,795

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

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Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,328 $29,328 $6,616,755

$29,328 $29,328 $6,673,224

$29,328 $29,328 $6,665,890

$29,328 $29,328 $6,695,205

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383 $39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

246.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($16,511)

($16,511)

($16,511)

246.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($347,917)

($347,917)

($347,917)

246.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($16,511) ($347,917)

State General Funds

$33,670

246.4 Reduce funds for personnel and for three positions.

State General Funds

($216,220)

246.5 Reduce funds for operations and payments to counties for services.

$33,670 ($216,220)

$33,670 ($216,220)

$33,670 ($216,220)

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

246.6 Reduce funds for real estate rent to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($84,730)

($84,730)

246.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($55,000) ($84,730)

($55,000) ($84,730)

State General Funds

$193,868

$168,691

$194,052

246.8 Transfer funds from the General Assembly Ancillary program for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. (CC:Fund in Coastal Resources program)

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State General Funds

$21,927

$22,966

$0

246.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,029,104 $11,244,899 $11,220,761

State General Funds

$11,029,104 $11,244,899 $11,220,761

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$174,383

$174,383

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$174,383

$174,383

$174,383

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,242,552 $11,458,347 $11,434,209

$11,223,156 $11,223,156
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,436,604

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$115,058,076 $115,058,076 $115,058,076 $115,058,076

247.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($66,672)

($66,672)

($66,672)

247.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$174,942

$174,942

$174,942

247.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for 11 positions. (H:Reduce funds for 19 positions)

State General Funds

($1,100,735) ($1,680,983) ($1,100,735)

247.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$597,040

$519,504

($66,672) $174,942 ($1,100,735) $597,608

247.100-Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,175,477 $24,192,269 $24,694,981 $24,773,085

State General Funds

$24,175,477 $24,192,269 $24,694,981 $24,773,085

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,028,515 $57,028,515 $57,028,515 $57,028,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Sales and Services

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,065,611 $114,082,403 $114,585,115 $114,663,219

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Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

248.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$46,563

$40,516

$46,607

248.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

$2,999,880

State General Funds

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

$2,999,880

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

$2,999,880

Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619 $2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

249.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,693)

($3,693)

($3,693)

($3,693)

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249.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,629

$7,629

$7,629

$7,629

249.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for one position.

State General Funds

($39,862)

($39,862)

($39,862)

($39,862)

249.4 Eliminate funds for contracts for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners. (S and CC:Restore funds for contracts for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners)

State General Funds

($163,000)

($163,000)

($38,000)

($118,000)

249.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,498

$31,758

$36,532

249.100-Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,303,939

$1,340,437

$1,460,697

$1,385,471

State General Funds

$1,303,939

$1,340,437

$1,460,697

$1,385,471

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$991,168

$991,168

$991,168

$991,168

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $29,619

$29,619

$29,619

$29,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,324,726

$2,361,224

$2,481,484

$2,406,258

Land Conservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and

conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

250.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

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250.98 Transfer funds and activities to the Wildlife Resources program.

State General Funds

($226,530)

($226,530)

($226,530)

($226,530)

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

251.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($54,037)

($54,037)

($54,037)

251.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$117,107

$117,107

$117,107

251.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for 24 positions.

State General Funds

($650,661)

($650,661)

($650,661)

251.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($158,000)

($158,000)

($158,000)

251.5 Reduce funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance by replacing state funds with agency funds.

State General Funds

($492,500)

($492,500)

($492,500)

251.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$170,060

$147,975

($54,037) $117,107 ($650,661) ($158,000) ($492,500) $170,222

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251.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,117,130 $13,287,190 $13,265,105 $13,287,352

State General Funds

$13,117,130 $13,287,190 $13,265,105 $13,287,352

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$41,120,239 $41,120,239 $41,120,239 $41,120,239

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

Sales and Services

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,941,398 $56,111,458 $56,089,373 $56,111,620

Pollution Prevention Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory

assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water

pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

252.100-Pollution Prevention Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory

assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water

pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

253.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($59,760)

($59,760)

($59,760)

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($59,760)

State General Funds 253.3 Increase funds for scrap tire cleanup at assessed priority sites. State General Funds

$8,875

$7,723 $345,944

$8,884 $345,944

253.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

$1,042,075

State General Funds

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

$1,042,075

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

$1,042,075

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and

coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and

boaters.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

254.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($68,783)

($68,783)

($68,783)

254.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($68,783)

State General Funds

$190,417

254.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures and for 18 positions.

$190,417

$190,417

$190,417

State General Funds

($736,992)

($736,992)

($736,992)

($736,992)

254.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($103,653) for personnel.

State General Funds 254.5 Reduce funds for operations.

($482,653)

($482,653)

($482,653)

($482,653)

State General Funds

($142,929)

254.6 Reduce funds for leased Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

($142,929)

($142,929)

($142,929)

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State General Funds

($210,396)

($210,396)

($210,396)

($210,396)

254.7 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for capital outlay projects.

State General Funds

($206,000)

($206,000)

($206,000)

($206,000)

254.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$755,055

$656,998

$755,773

254.9 Reduce funds for one warm water fish hatchery. (CC:Reduce funds)

State General Funds

($207,561)

$0

($100,000)

254.10 Reduce funds for operations at nine Public Fishing Areas by reducing days open from seven to five beginning August 2011.

State General Funds

($91,960)

($91,960)

($91,960)

254.98 Transfer functions, partial state funds, five positions and one motor vehicle from the Land Conservation program.

State General Funds

$226,530

$226,530

$226,530

$226,530

254.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect nongame and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect nongame and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

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State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

254.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating

education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial

fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes;

ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife;

and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,130,247 $29,585,781 $29,695,285 $29,694,060

State General Funds

$29,130,247 $29,585,781 $29,695,285 $29,694,060

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

Royalties and Rents

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Sales and Services

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

Specialty License Plate Revenues

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,507,512 $52,963,046 $53,072,550 $53,071,325

Georgia State Games Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate Georgians about the benefits of physical fitness and sports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

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850.1 Increase funds for the Georgia State Games Commission. State General Funds

$25,000

850.100-Georgia State Games Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate Georgians about the benefits of physical fitness and sports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State General Funds

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000 $25,000 $25,000

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 park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$50,517,461 $51,866,004

$50,517,461 $51,866,004

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$51,323,511 $52,672,054

$51,773,083 $51,773,083
$806,050 $806,050 $52,579,133

$51,867,417 $51,867,417
$806,050 $806,050 $52,673,467

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Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

256.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$111

$111

$111

256.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($234,106)

($234,106)

($234,106)

256.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,856

$25,856

$25,856

256.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 256.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds 256.6 Increase funds for the Clemency Online Navigation System (CONS).

$108,058 ($122,706)

$94,025 ($122,706)

State General Funds

$100,000

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418
$111 ($234,106)
$25,856 $108,161 ($122,706)
$0

256.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

State General Funds

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

$4,986,734 $4,986,734 $4,986,734

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding

offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and

administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,848,401

$6,848,401

$6,848,401

$6,848,401

257.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$244

$244

$244

$244

257.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($48,710)

($48,710)

($48,710)

($48,710)

257.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$49,671

$49,671

$49,671

$49,671

257.4 Increase funds to annualize the transfer of funds and four positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

$133,625

$133,625

$133,625

$133,625

257.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$224,347

$195,211

$224,560

257.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding

offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and

administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

$7,207,791

State General Funds

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

$7,207,791

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

$7,207,791

Parole Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing

drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims'

compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

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258.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

258.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($208,261)

($208,261)

($208,261)

($208,261)

258.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$261,964

$261,964

$261,964

$261,964

258.4 Reduce funds by annualizing the co-location of the Gainesville parole office and recognize further savings by relocating parole offices in Rome, Augusta, Louisville, and Dublin to state-owned space shared with the Department of Corrections.

State General Funds

($270,634)

($270,634)

($270,634)

($270,634)

258.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($19,418)

($19,418)

($19,418)

($19,418)

258.6 Reduce funds for accreditation programs.

State General Funds

($12,005)

($12,005)

($12,005)

($12,005)

258.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings due to changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

State General Funds

($6,858)

($6,858)

($6,858)

($6,858)

258.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,140,804

$992,651

$1,141,889

258.100-Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing

drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims'

compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,090,550 $39,231,354 $39,083,201 $39,232,439

State General Funds

$38,090,550 $39,231,354 $39,083,201 $39,232,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,896,600 $40,037,404 $39,889,251 $40,038,489

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Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim

Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and

visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

259.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$14

$14

$14

259.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,964)

($5,964)

($5,964)

259.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,722

$2,722

$2,722

259.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,316

$10,717

259.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($14,276)

($14,276)

$14 ($5,964) $2,722 $12,328 ($14,276)

259.100-Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim

Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and

visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

$440,453

State General Funds

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

$440,453

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

$440,453

Section 35: Properties Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$3,200,000 $3,200,000

$3,200,000 $3,200,000

$3,200,000 $3,200,000

$3,200,000 $3,200,000

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Rental Payments for GBA Facilities
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

260.1 Reduce funds for contract Asset Management Consultant.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

260.2 Reduce funds through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves.

Rental Payments for GBA Facilities

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

260.100-Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

State Funds Transfers

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

Rental Payments for GBA Facilities

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

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Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

261.1 Reduce one-time funds for the Archives building demolition added in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

261.2 Reduce funds for operations through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves (Other Funds: $3,141,908). (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

261.3 Increase funds to the State Treasury by $627,015 from $2,629,856 to $3,256,871. (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$37,554,053 $37,567,940

$37,554,053 $37,567,940

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$38,354,053 $38,367,940

$38,540,622 $38,540,622
$340,000 $340,000 $38,880,622

$38,679,115 $38,679,115
$340,000 $340,000 $39,019,115

Office of the Conflict Defender

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a

conflict of interest exists with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

262.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

$17,171

$0

$0

$0

262.2 Transfer funds from the Public Defender Standards Council ($908,107), Public Defenders ($4,374,121), and Public Defenders Special Project ($1,110,168) programs to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$6,392,396

$0

$0

$0

262.100 -Office of the Conflict Defender

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a

conflict of interest exists with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,409,567

State General Funds

$6,409,567

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,409,567

Public Defender Standards Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

263.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$18,148

$18,148

263.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,557)

($2,557)

$18,148 ($2,557)

$18,148 ($2,557)

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263.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:Maintain current program structure and provide retirement funding for conflict program staff)

State General Funds

$32,494

$49,665

$49,665

$49,665

263.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,119)

($20,119)

($20,119)

($20,119)

263.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$176,682

$153,737

$176,850

263.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on the State Bar building rental rates.

State General Funds

($97,752)

($97,752)

($97,752)

263.7 Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in agency revenue.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

($460,000)

($460,000)

263.98 Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($908,107)

$0

$0

$0

263.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,919,720

$5,923,928

$5,900,983

$5,924,096

State General Funds

$4,919,720

$5,923,928

$5,900,983

$5,924,096

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

$340,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,719,720

$6,723,928

$6,240,983

$6,264,096

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

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264.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$193,810

$193,810

$193,810

$193,810

264.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($906,406)

($906,406)

($906,406)

($906,406)

264.3 Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

State General Funds

($163,136)

$0

$0

$0

264.4 Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.

State General Funds

($54,297)

($54,297)

($54,297)

($54,297)

264.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$881,989

$767,448

$882,828

264.6 Eliminate one-time Special Project funding intended for outstanding FY2005 to FY2010 legal bills.

State General Funds

($1,110,168)

$0

$0

264.97 Transfer funds from the Public Defenders Special Project to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($1,110,168)

$0

$0

$0

264.98 Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($4,374,121)

$0

$0

$0

264.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639 $32,755,019

State General Funds

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639 $32,755,019

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639 $32,755,019

Section 37: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$187,808,166 $187,808,166 $187,808,166 $174,191,504 $174,191,504 $174,191,504

$187,808,166 $174,191,504

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Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,655,814 $1,960,848
$463,895,252 $2,494,714 $200,000
$10,050,396 $419,339,612 $21,823,532
$1,105,659 $2,824,663 $6,056,676 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387 $9,242,058
$17,600 $70,689 $9,153,769 $662,113,139

$11,655,814 $1,960,848
$463,895,252 $2,494,714 $200,000
$10,050,396 $419,339,612 $21,823,532
$1,105,659 $2,824,663 $6,056,676 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387 $9,242,058
$17,600 $70,689 $9,153,769 $662,113,139

$11,655,814 $1,960,848
$463,895,252 $2,494,714 $200,000
$10,050,396 $419,339,612 $21,823,532
$1,105,659 $2,824,663 $6,056,676 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387 $9,242,058 $17,600 $70,689 $9,153,769 $662,113,139

$11,655,814 $1,960,848
$463,895,252 $2,494,714 $200,000
$10,050,396 $419,339,612 $21,823,532
$1,105,659 $2,824,663 $6,056,676 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387 $9,242,058
$17,600 $70,689 $9,153,769 $662,113,139

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$172,952,709 $185,394,035

State General Funds

$159,137,676 $171,579,002

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$11,881,325 $11,881,325

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$459,023,826 $459,023,826

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$419,339,612 $419,339,612

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $21,823,532 $21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,105,659

$1,105,659

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $2,824,663 $2,824,663

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$186,288,648 $172,473,615 $11,881,325
$1,933,708 $464,323,826
$2,500,000 $419,339,612 $21,823,532
$1,105,659 $2,824,663
$16,730,360

$205,573,503 $191,626,675 $12,013,120
$1,933,708 $471,219,939
$2,500,000 $424,341,332 $21,823,532
$2,912,917 $2,911,798
$16,730,360

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,167,663 $524,276 $643,387 $88,289 $17,600 $70,689
$633,232,487

$1,167,663 $524,276 $643,387 $88,289 $17,600 $70,689
$645,673,813

$1,167,663 $524,276 $643,387 $88,289 $17,600 $70,689
$651,868,426

$1,167,663 $524,276 $643,387 $88,289 $17,600 $70,689
$678,049,394

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694 $6,056,676 $6,056,676 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

80.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,564

$8,564

$8,564

80.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($118,697)

($118,697)

($118,697)

$8,564 ($118,697)

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80.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($358,461)

($358,461)

($358,461)

($358,461)

80.4 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($35,732)

($35,732)

($35,732)

($35,732)

80.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

80.6 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

80.7 Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,280,085) ($1,280,085) ($1,280,085) ($1,280,085)

80.8 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,153,769
($9,153,769) $0

$9,153,769
($9,153,769) $0

($4,776,591) $13,930,360 ($9,153,769)
$0

($4,776,591) $13,930,360 ($9,153,769)
$0

80.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,154

$33,199

$38,190

80.100-Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,937,166

$8,975,320

$8,970,365

$8,975,356

State General Funds

$3,784,727

$3,822,881

$3,817,926

$3,822,917

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$33,352,970 $33,352,970 $33,352,970 $33,352,970

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,193,412 $19,193,412 $19,193,412 $19,193,412

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$187,504

$187,504

$187,504

$187,504

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $41,694

$41,694

$41,694

$41,694

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $13,930,360

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$400,139

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,690,275

$13,930,360 $13,930,360
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $42,728,429

$13,930,360 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139
$42,723,474

$13,930,360 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139
$42,728,465

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

81.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,579

$4,579

$4,579

$4,579

81.2 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (S and CC:Reflect $80,263 of the reduction in the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($680,263)

($680,263)

($600,000)

81.3 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

81.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,407

$15,112

81.98 Transfer funds to the Infectious Disease Control program for refugee health screenings and testing.

($600,000)
($138,249) $138,249
$0
$17,384

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($967,454)

($967,454)

($967,454)

($967,454)

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($967,454)

($967,454)

($967,454)

($967,454)

81.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

81.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,134,162

$7,159,569

$7,229,537

$7,231,809

State General Funds

$520,913

$546,320

$616,288

$618,560

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$775,110

$775,110

$775,110

$775,110

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $775,110

$775,110

$775,110

$775,110

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,909,272

$7,934,679

$8,004,647

$8,006,919

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

83.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,090

$17,090

$17,090

$17,090

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83.2 Eliminate funds for trauma registry contracts and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

State General Funds

($754,000)

($754,000)

($754,000)

($754,000)

83.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,523

$46,573

$53,574

83.100-Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,346,025

$2,399,548

$2,392,598

$2,399,599

State General Funds

$2,346,025

$2,399,548

$2,392,598

$2,399,599

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,520,391 $34,520,391 $34,520,391 $34,520,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$33,680,957 $33,680,957 $33,680,957 $33,680,957

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $839,434

$839,434

$839,434

$839,434

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,866,416 $36,919,939 $36,912,989 $36,919,990

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$9,044,198

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$9,044,198

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$9,044,198

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84.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,150

$20,150

$20,150

$20,150

84.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($158,884)

($158,884)

($158,884)

($158,884)

84.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($141,215)

($141,215)

($141,215)

($141,215)

84.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($21,890)

($21,890)

($21,890)

($21,890)

84.5 Increase funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) available to the Georgia Poison Control Center. (H and S:Adds $50,000 to Governor's Recommendation)

State General Funds

$212,195

$262,195

$262,195

$262,195

84.6 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

84.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,747

$37,567

$43,215

84.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,770,282

$3,865,029

$3,857,849

$3,863,497

State General Funds

$3,654,645

$3,749,392

$3,742,212

$3,747,860

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $196,750

$196,750

$196,750

$196,750

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

State Funds Transfers

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,600 $8,754,554

$17,600 $8,849,301

$17,600 $8,842,121

$17,600 $8,847,769

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

87.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,960

$1,960

$1,960

$1,960

87.2 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

($2,494,714) ($2,494,714) ($2,494,714) ($2,494,714)

87.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,477

$8,246

$9,486

87.4 Redirect $1,000,000 in Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance under the immunization program. (CC:YES)

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$0

87.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,675,053

$2,684,530

$2,683,299

$2,684,539

State General Funds

$2,675,053

$2,684,530

$2,683,299

$2,684,539

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,637,140

$7,637,140

$7,637,140

$7,637,140

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $587,424

$587,424

$587,424

$587,424

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,312,193 $10,321,670 $10,320,439 $10,321,679

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Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

89.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,476

$15,476

$15,476

$15,476

89.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($205,162)

($205,162)

($205,162)

($205,162)

89.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (S and CC:Restore funds for infant and child oral health services)

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

89.4 Reduce funds due to the discontinuation of the Babies Born Healthy program.

($167,798)

($167,798)

State General Funds

($2,915,006) ($2,915,006) ($2,915,006) ($2,915,006)

89.5 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

($10,050,396) ($10,050,396) ($10,050,396) ($10,050,396)

89.6 Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include the provision of a minimum level of prenatal care services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

89.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$58,179

$50,623

$58,234

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89.8 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction)(S and CC:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction and transfer an $80,263 reduction from the Adult Essential Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($403,124)

($483,387)

($483,387)

89.100-Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,503,996 $22,159,051 $22,353,434 $22,361,045

State General Funds

$22,503,996 $22,159,051 $22,353,434 $22,361,045

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$26,583,208 $26,583,208 $26,583,208 $26,583,208

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,903,475 $17,903,475 $17,903,475 $17,903,475

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $8,518,482 $8,518,482 $8,518,482 $8,518,482

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $161,251

$161,251

$161,251

$161,251

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,162,204 $48,817,259 $49,011,642 $49,019,253

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$300,059,204 $300,059,204 $300,059,204 $300,059,204

90.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 90.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

$18,748

$18,748

$18,748

$18,748

State General Funds 90.3 Reduce funds for operations.

($835,629)

($835,629)

($835,629)

($835,629)

State General Funds

($479,731)

90.4 Reduce funds for contracts. (H and S:Reduce funds for the Rally contract)

($479,731)

($479,731)

($479,731)

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

90.5 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H and S:Reflect in Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services)

State General Funds

($653,124)

$0

$0

$0

90.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 90.7 Increase funds for the Children 1st program.

$70,706

$61,523

$70,773

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000

$0 $2,800,000 $2,800,000

$0 $2,800,000 $2,800,000

90.100-Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,400,385 $11,624,215 $10,115,032 $10,124,282

State General Funds

$9,400,385 $11,624,215 $10,115,032 $10,124,282

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$288,569,257 $288,569,257 $291,369,257 $291,369,257

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$276,017,302 $276,017,302 $276,017,302 $276,017,302

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $12,432,847 $12,432,847 $12,432,847 $12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$119,108

$119,108

$119,108

$119,108

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $298,089,468

$49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $300,313,298

$49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $301,604,115

$49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $301,613,365

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

91.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,129

$57,129

$57,129

$57,129

91.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($421,736)

($421,736)

($421,736)

($421,736)

91.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$238,928

$207,899

$239,156

91.4 Reduce funds to recognize program savings from moving low cost HIV/AIDS clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (S and CC:Identify and move patients to the PECIP program if the cost is less to the state and utilize savings to decrease the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) waiting list)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

($100,000)

91.98 Transfer funds from the Adult Essential Health Treatment Services program for refugee health screenings and testing.

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

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91.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,718,568 $29,357,496 $29,926,467 $29,857,724

State General Funds

$29,718,568 $29,357,496 $29,926,467 $29,857,724

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$60,186,263 $60,186,263 $60,186,263 $60,186,263

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$59,701,774 $59,701,774 $59,701,774 $59,701,774

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$484,489

$484,489

$484,489

$484,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,904,831 $89,543,759 $90,112,730 $90,043,987

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

92.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,879

$14,879

$14,879

$14,879

92.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($37,442)

($37,442)

($37,442)

($37,442)

92.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($213,402)

($213,402)

($213,402)

($213,402)

92.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($55,686)

($55,686)

($55,686)

($55,686)

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92.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73,279

$63,762

$73,349

92.100-Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,408,259

$3,481,538

$3,472,021

$3,481,608

State General Funds

$3,408,259

$3,481,538

$3,472,021

$3,481,608

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$970,740

$970,740

$970,740

$970,740

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$547,530

$547,530

$547,530

$547,530

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$200,210

$200,210

$200,210

$200,210

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $223,000

$223,000

$223,000

$223,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,997,230

$5,070,509

$5,060,992

$5,070,579

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

96.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,708,921

$1,708,921

$1,708,921

96.2 Reduce funds for general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($2,484,328)

$0

$0

96.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,247,448

$7,176,373

$1,708,921 $0
$8,255,292

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96.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,911,158 $71,642,934 $70,571,859 $71,650,778

State General Funds

$60,911,158 $71,642,934 $70,571,859 $71,650,778

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,897,709 $72,629,485 $71,558,410 $72,637,329

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

98.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$19,576

$19,576

$19,576

98.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($153,092)

($334,703)

($153,092)

98.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$78,761

$68,532

$19,576 ($250,000)
$78,836

98.100-Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,557,051

$3,454,201

$3,625,583

$3,538,979

State General Funds

$3,557,051

$3,454,201

$3,625,583

$3,538,979

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,057,731

$3,954,881

$4,126,263

$4,039,659

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Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

99.1 Reduce funds to reflect FY2010 collections.

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

99.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for

distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

101.1 Reduce funds for operations and allocations to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma.

State General Funds

($216,956)

($216,956)

($216,956)

($216,956)

101.2 Reduce funds to reflect revised revenue projections.

State General Funds

($5,367,148) ($5,367,148) ($5,367,148) ($5,367,148)

101.3 Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

101.4 Increase funds for a trauma communications network.

State General Funds

$2,500,000

$1,000,000

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ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000 $5,000,000

$2,500,000 $3,500,000

101.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for

distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $19,156,896 $17,656,896

State General Funds

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $19,156,896 $17,656,896

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $21,656,896 $20,156,896

Departmental Administration
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget
$0 $0

800.97 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health Departmental Administration and Program Support program.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$19,151,824 $131,795
$5,001,720 $1,807,258

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,135 $26,179,732

800.98 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health Health Care Access and Improvement program for the Health Share Volunteer Unit.

State General Funds 800.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

$530,064

State General Funds

$0

800.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State General Funds

$19,813,683 $19,681,888

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,795 $6,896,113 $5,001,720 $1,807,258
$87,135 $26,709,796

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

Section Total - Final

$107,183,641 $111,381,312

$107,183,641 $111,381,312

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$16,686,518 $16,686,518

$4,871

$4,871

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$150,000

$150,000

$111,973,192 $111,973,192 $37,398,171 $37,398,171 $16,686,518
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000

$112,065,614 $112,065,614 $37,398,171 $37,398,171 $16,686,518
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000

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Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,056,748 $652,400
$1,133,750 $1,133,750 $162,370,086

$9,056,748 $652,400
$1,133,750 $1,133,750 $166,567,757

$9,056,748 $652,400
$1,133,750 $1,133,750 $167,191,631

$9,056,748 $652,400
$1,133,750 $1,133,750 $167,284,053

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

265.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($225)

($225)

($225)

($225)

265.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,128

$10,128

$10,128

$10,128

265.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,931)

$0

$0

$0

265.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$48,463

$42,169

$48,509

265.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,496,791

$1,563,185

$1,556,891

$1,563,231

State General Funds

$1,496,791

$1,563,185

$1,556,891

$1,563,231

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $1,696,791

$200,000 $1,763,185

$200,000 $1,756,891

$200,000 $1,763,231

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

266.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents

and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571 $10,697 $10,697 $10,697

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,069,851

$8,069,851

$8,069,851

$8,069,851

267.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,494)

($1,494)

($1,494)

($1,494)

267.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($141,420)

$0

$0

$0

267.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$53,290

$53,290

$53,290

$53,290

267.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions in the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($72,993)

$0

$0

$0

267.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$209,747

$182,508

$209,947

267.6 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($184,400)

($184,400)

($184,400)

267.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($18,179)

$0

267.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents

and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,754,966

$7,994,726

$7,949,308

$7,994,926

State General Funds

$7,754,966

$7,994,726

$7,949,308

$7,994,926

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,907,234

$8,146,994

$8,101,576

$8,147,194

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Executive Security Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of

the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court,

visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

268.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($275)

($275)

($275)

268.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,899)

$0

$0

268.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($275) $0

State General Funds

$9,953

$9,953

$9,953

$9,953

268.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,524)

$0

$0

$0

268.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$52,492

$45,675

$52,542

268.100 -Executive Security Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of

the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court,

visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

$1,541,035

State General Funds

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

$1,541,035

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

$1,541,035

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757 $11,492,428
$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757 $11,492,428
$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757 $11,492,428
$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185
$8,872,757 $11,492,428
$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$86,212,941

269.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,664)

($18,664)

269.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($18,664)

($18,664)

State General Funds

($1,161,324)

($32,212)

($32,212)

269.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($32,212)

State General Funds

$494,480

$494,480

269.4 Reduce funds for operations to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.

$494,480

$494,480

State General Funds

($310,395)

($310,395)

($310,395)

($310,395)

269.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($2,372,748) ($2,538,681) ($2,538,681) ($2,538,681)

269.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H and CC:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,872,757 ($8,872,757)
$0

$8,606,574 ($8,872,757)
($266,183)

$8,872,757 ($8,872,757)
$0

269.7 Utilize savings in personnel from FY2012 attrition to fund 31 troopers. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

$8,606,574 ($8,872,757)
($266,183)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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269.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,178,907

$1,895,938

269.9 Increase funds to provide fuel for state trooper vehicles to reflect increasing gas prices.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

269.10 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($300,857)

$0

$2,180,980 $600,000 $0

269.100-Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,099,462 $73,274,508 $73,558,579 $73,577,438

State General Funds

$70,099,462 $73,274,508 $73,558,579 $73,577,438

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,844,290 $86,019,336 $86,303,407 $86,322,266

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws

through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and

large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

270.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,433)

($4,433)

($4,433)

($4,433)

270.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($51,722)

$0

$0

$0

270.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$51,226

$51,226

$51,226

$51,226

270.4 Increase funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters to increase operating hours at weigh stations and to provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

270.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,143

$30,579

$35,176

270.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws

through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and

large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,534,945

$9,621,810

$9,617,246

$9,621,843

State General Funds

$9,534,945

$9,621,810

$9,617,246

$9,621,843

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,744,915 $22,831,780 $22,827,216 $22,831,813

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2985

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and

testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel,

state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

271.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($644)

($644)

($644)

($644)

271.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,785)

$0

$0

$0

271.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,289

$20,289

$20,289

$20,289

271.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($42,879)

$0

$0

$0

271.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$114,983

$100,051

$115,093

271.100-Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and

testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel,

state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

$3,149,216

State General Funds

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

$3,149,216

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

$3,149,216

Troop J Specialty Units

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol

program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,405,723

$1,405,723

$1,405,723

$1,405,723

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723

272.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

($435)

272.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,072)

$0

$0

$0

272.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,461

$9,461

$9,461

$9,461

272.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($14,606)

$0

$0

$0

272.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,942

$39,106

$44,985

272.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol

program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

$1,459,734

State General Funds

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

$1,459,734

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

$1,459,734

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training,

including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

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273.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,462

$4,462

$4,462

273.2 Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position.

State General Funds

($27,325)

($27,325)

($27,325)

273.3 Reduce funds.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($622)

($622)

($622)

273.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,577

$19,645

273.5 Reduce funds for field staff by administering firefighter examinations online.

State General Funds

($38,491)

($38,491)

$4,462 ($27,325)
($622) $22,598 ($38,491)

273.100-Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training,

including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

$624,100

State General Funds

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

$624,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

$624,100

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129 $66,434
$4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

274.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($504)

($504)

($504)

274.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,467)

($7,467)

($7,467)

274.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 274.4 Reduce funds for operations.

$2,914

$2,914

$2,914

State General Funds

($36,773)

($100,773)

($36,773)

274.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,228

$14,991

$1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563
($504)
($7,467)
$2,914
($68,773)
$17,244

274.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$391,180

$344,408

$406,171

$376,424

State General Funds

$391,180

$344,408

$406,171

$376,424

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$66,434

$66,434

$66,434

$66,434

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Sales and Services

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

State Funds Transfers

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,554,733 $18,507,961 $18,569,724 $18,539,977

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2989

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of

Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate

officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by

disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

275.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,798)

($7,798)

($7,798)

275.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($756)

($756)

($756)

275.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($7,798) ($756)

State General Funds 275.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions.

$13,234

$13,234

$13,234

$13,234

State General Funds 275.5 Reduce funds for operations.

($107,333)

($107,333)

($53,667)

($53,667)

State General Funds

($1,675)

($1,675)

($1,675)

($1,675)

275.6 Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($58,934)

($58,934)

($30,000)

275.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($58,934)

State General Funds

$54,058

$47,037

$54,109

275.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of

Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate

officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by

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disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,802,941 $1,802,941
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $1,853,188

$1,856,999 $1,856,999
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $1,907,246

$1,932,578 $1,932,578
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $1,982,825

$1,910,716 $1,910,716
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $1,960,963

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate

facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police

Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

276.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($21,127)

($21,127)

($21,127)

276.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($82,421)

($82,421)

($82,421)

276.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$70,357

$70,357

$70,357

276.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from attrition and for three administrative assistant positions.

State General Funds

($277,153)

($277,153)

($277,153)

($21,127) ($82,421) $70,357 ($277,153)

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276.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal and other funds.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($71,994)

($71,994)

($71,994) $31,994 ($40,000)

($71,994) $31,994 ($40,000)

276.6 Reduce funds for replacement ammunition, repairs and maintenance.

State General Funds

($53,000)

($53,000)

($53,000)

($53,000)

276.7 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($32,523)

$0

$0

$0

276.8 Reduce funds for a full-time librarian position and utilize temporary/volunteer employees for library staffing.

State General Funds

($60,931)

($60,931)

($60,931)

($60,931)

276.9 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the consolidation of course programs.

State General Funds

($294,860)

($294,860)

$0

$0

276.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$289,529

$251,929

$289,805

276.100-Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate

facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police

Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,629,763

$9,951,815 $10,209,075 $10,246,951

State General Funds

$9,629,763

$9,951,815 $10,209,075 $10,246,951

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,778,300

$1,778,300

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,778,300

$1,778,300

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

Sales and Services

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

State Funds Transfers

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,472,843 $13,794,895 $14,084,149 $14,122,025

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Section 39: Public Service Commission

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,439,986

State General Funds

$8,439,986

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,441,303

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,779,441

$7,974,102

State General Funds

$7,779,441

$7,974,102

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,199,828

$1,199,828

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,049,429

$9,244,090

$7,938,719 $7,938,719 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,450,182

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

277.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

($601)

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449
$7,974,361 $7,974,361 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,485,824
$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319
($601)

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277.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$285

$285

$285

277.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,945

$9,945

$9,945

277.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($187,262)

($187,262)

($187,262)

277.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,926)

($28,926)

($28,926)

277.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$272,455

$31,238

$285 $9,945 ($187,262) ($28,926) $35,935

277.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,037,100

$1,309,555

$1,068,338

State General Funds

$1,037,100

$1,309,555

$1,068,338

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,190,760

$1,463,215

$1,221,998

$1,073,035 $1,073,035
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,226,695

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

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278.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

($601)

278.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$285

$285

$285

278.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,945

$9,945

$9,945

278.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$42,985

($601) $285 $9,945 $49,447

278.100-Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$872,718

$872,718

$915,703

$922,165

State General Funds

$872,718

$872,718

$915,703

$922,165

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,546

$1,960,546

$2,003,531

$2,009,993

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and

telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and

telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and

certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,333,238

State General Funds

$6,333,238

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475 $28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

279.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,803)

($2,803)

($2,803)

($2,803)

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

2995

279.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,333

$1,333

$1,333

279.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,409

$46,409

$46,409

279.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($381,898)

($381,898)

($381,898)

279.5 Reduce funds for subject matter experts and for membership to the National Regulatory Research Institute.

State General Funds

($85,156)

($85,156)

($85,156)

279.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($41,500)

($41,500)

($41,500)

279.7 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122($241,475) ($241,475)

$0

279.8 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($77,794)

($77,794)

279.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$162,849

$1,333 $46,409 ($381,898) ($85,156) ($41,500)
$0 ($77,794) $187,332

279.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and

telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and

telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and

certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,869,623

$5,791,829

$5,954,678

$5,979,161

State General Funds

$5,869,623

$5,791,829

$5,954,678

$5,979,161

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$269,975

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

$241,475

$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,898,123

$5,820,329

$6,224,653

$6,249,136

2996

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,738,084,865 $1,737,961,983

$1,738,084,865 $1,737,961,983

$3,930,907,885 $3,930,907,885

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$1,952,469,054 $1,952,469,054

$195,288,821 $195,288,821

$1,779,524,200 $1,779,524,200

$5,668,992,750 $5,668,869,868

$1,740,712,228 $1,740,712,228 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,671,620,113

$1,738,805,885 $1,738,805,885 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,669,713,770

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

2997

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

280.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($650,745)

($650,745)

280.98 Change the program name to Enterprise Innovation Institute. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317
($650,745)
$0

$2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317
($650,745)
$0

280.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

State General Funds

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Sales and Services

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,958,572 $17,958,572 $17,958,572 $17,958,572

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260

2998

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
281.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

$9,277,260 $73,920,508

$9,277,260 $73,920,508

$9,277,260 $73,920,508

$9,277,260 $73,920,508

($2,909,407) ($2,709,407) ($1,909,407) ($2,309,407)

281.100-Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,458,182 $33,658,182 $34,458,182 $34,058,182

State General Funds

$33,458,182 $33,658,182 $34,458,182 $34,058,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,011,101 $71,211,101 $72,011,101 $71,611,101

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

282.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

2999

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

283.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($2,451,238) ($2,251,238) ($1,851,238) ($2,051,238)

283.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,189,236 $28,389,236 $28,789,236 $28,589,236

State General Funds

$28,189,236 $28,389,236 $28,789,236 $28,589,236

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,273,165 $53,473,165 $53,873,165 $53,673,165

3000

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988 $24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

284.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($56,372)

($56,372)

($56,372)

($56,372)

284.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

State General Funds

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Sales and Services

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$907,349

$907,349

$907,349

$907,349

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3001

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
285.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

($219,444)

($219,444)

($219,444)

($219,444)

285.100-Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

State General Funds

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,474,027

$9,474,027

$9,474,027

$9,474,027

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in

Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

286.100-Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in

Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

3002

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

287.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds 287.2 Increase funds for a partnership with Direct to Discovery.

($488,901)

($488,901)

($488,901)

($488,901)

State General Funds

$150,000

$100,000

287.100-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,622,356

$5,622,356

$5,772,356

$5,722,356

State General Funds

$5,622,356

$5,622,356

$5,772,356

$5,722,356

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,917,958 $223,917,958 $223,917,958 $223,917,958

Intergovernmental Transfers

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $141,469,736

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3003

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,540,314

$141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,540,314

$141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,690,314

$141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,640,314

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

288.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($62,479)

($62,479)

($62,479)

($62,479)

288.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

State General Funds

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,204,787

$1,204,787

$1,204,787

$1,204,787

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Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000 $90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

289.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($102,673)

($102,673)

($102,673)

($102,673)

289.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

State General Funds

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,526,266

$2,526,266

$2,526,266

$2,526,266

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
290.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

($2,536,751) ($2,536,751) ($2,853,843) ($2,536,751)

290.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550 $29,172,642

State General Funds

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550 $29,172,642

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550 $29,172,642

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

291.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$940

$940

$940

$940

291.2 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($2,804,114) ($2,804,114) ($2,804,114) ($2,804,114)

291.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245

State General Funds

$32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $37,470,645

$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $37,470,645

$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $37,470,645

$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $37,470,645

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

292.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($1,348,337) ($1,348,337) ($1,348,337) ($1,348,337)

292.2 Transfer funds to the Teaching program for Griffin Extension Teaching.

State General Funds

($849,108)

($849,108)

($849,108)

($849,108)

292.3 Reduce funds for the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center.

State General Funds

($2,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

292.4 Reduce funds for Accountability Plus.

State General Funds

($166,392)

($166,392)

($166,392)

292.5 Reduce funds for the Leadership Institute.

State General Funds

($44,000)

($44,000)

($44,000)

292.6 Increase funds for equalizing formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE, without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions. (S:NO)(CC:NO)

State General Funds

$12,500,000

$0

$0

292.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374 $11,946,374

State General Funds

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374 $11,946,374

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374 $11,946,374

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3007

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($19,275)

($19,275)

($19,275)

293.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,354

$8,354

$8,354

293.3 Reduce funds for payments to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

State General Funds

($88,918)

$0

$0

293.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($390,983)

($390,983)

($390,983)

($19,275) $8,354 $0
($390,983)

293.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

State General Funds

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the

Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's

strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish

endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to

Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new

Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,740,062 $16,740,062 $16,740,062 $16,740,062

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State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,990,062 $750,000
$16,740,062

$15,990,062 $750,000
$16,740,062

$15,990,062 $750,000
$16,740,062

$15,990,062 $750,000
$16,740,062

294.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations in the Advanced Communications program.

State General Funds

($563,689)

($563,689)

($563,689)

($563,689)

294.2 Reduce funds for operations in the Georgia Research Alliance program.

State General Funds

($4,502,348) ($4,502,348) ($4,502,348) ($4,502,348)

294.3 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

294.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology Program for the Georgia Research Alliance.

State General Funds

($4,502,347) ($4,502,347) ($4,502,347) ($4,502,347)

294.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

294.100-Research Consortium

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further

strategic industries in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

State General Funds

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

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3009

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

295.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($144,491)

($144,491)

($144,491)

($144,491)

295.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

State General Funds

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Sales and Services

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $23,186,142

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ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857
$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857
$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857
$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857
$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

296.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401,408

$0

$0

$0

296.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($628)

($628)

($628)

($628)

296.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,506

$57,506

$57,506

$57,506

296.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($145,893,376) ($145,893,376) ($145,893,376) ($145,893,376)

296.5 Transfer funds from Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program for Griffin Extension Teaching.

State General Funds

$849,108

$849,108

$849,108

$849,108

296.6 Fund the medical school expansion within the University System's formula. (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

296.7 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($23,186,142) ($23,186,142) ($23,186,142) ($23,186,142)

296.8 Reduce funds for equalizing formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE, without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions. (S:NO)(CC:NO)

State General Funds

($12,500,000)

$0

$0

296.9 Redirect other funds to provide $19,000,000 in total funds to Georgia Gwinnett College for faculty to serve 8,000 students. (H:YES)(S:NO)(CC:Continue base funding of $16,600,000)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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296.10 Increase funds for maintenance and operations.

State General Funds

$1,623,435

$0

296.11 Reflect savings through health plan design changes.

State General Funds

($6,100,000)

296.12 Provide funds for equalizing formula allocations to regional and state universities based on the formula funding generated by the institution.

State General Funds

$6,100,000

296.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,554,082,803 $1,541,181,395 $1,555,304,830 $1,553,681,395

State General Funds

$1,554,082,803 $1,541,181,395 $1,555,304,830 $1,553,681,395

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

Sales and Services

$1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,151,813,963 $5,138,912,555 $5,153,035,990 $5,151,412,555

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

297.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($221,119)

($221,119)

($221,119)

($221,119)

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297.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

State General Funds

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

298.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($37,719)

($37,719)

($37,719)

($37,719)

298.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,055,725 $10,055,725 $10,055,725 $10,055,725

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Payments to Georgia Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

299.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,857

$15,857

$15,857

$15,857

299.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,003

$1,003

$1,003

$1,003

299.3 Reduce funds for the Prep School ($147,292) and the Junior College ($70,918). (S and CC:Reduce funds for the Prep School ($53,390) and the Junior College ($70,918))

State General Funds

($218,210)

($218,210)

($124,308)

($124,308)

299.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

$2,317,107

State General Funds

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

$2,317,107

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

$2,317,107

Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

300.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,670

$2,670

$2,670

$2,670

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300.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($105,041)

($105,041)

($105,041)

300.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$40,330

$40,330

$40,330

300.4 Reduce funds for three positions and operations.

State General Funds

($1,402,079) ($1,402,079) ($1,402,079)

300.5 Reduce funds for support services.

State General Funds

($280,416)

($280,416)

($280,416)

300.6 Increase funds for educational programming.

State General Funds

($105,041) $40,330
($1,402,079) ($280,416) $50,000

300.100-Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,431,297

State General Funds

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,431,297

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,431,297

Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

301.1 Reduce funds for a Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) and operations ($73,327). (H and S:Reduce operating expenses ($73,327), eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) through re-assigning those duties and creating a new position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services funded with a grant)

Tobacco Settlement Funds 301.2 Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

($256,401)

($256,401)

($256,401)

($256,401)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($19,000)

($19,000)

($19,000)

($19,000)

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301.3 Reduce funds for Georgia Center for Oncology Research & Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

301.4 Reduce funds to delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists, and decrease award funding levels.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($662,277)

($662,277) ($1,412,596) ($1,412,596)

301.5 Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($108,000)

($108,000)

($108,000)

($108,000)

301.6 Replace state funds with prior year and other funds to fund the Georgia CORE and the Tumor and Tissue Repository grants.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($869,150)

$0

301.96 Transfer funds for grants to Department of Community Health's Health Care Access and Improvement program to provide $207,000 to each of the following Regional Cancer Coalitions: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition. (CC:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,242,000)

$0

301.97 Transfer funds to the Georgia Board of Physicians Workforce Cancer Clinicians and Scientists for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists grants and one grant management position ($65,596). (CC:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($6,426,946)

$0

301.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology program for the Georgia Cancer Coalition. (S:NO)(CC:YES)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($9,288,415) ($9,288,415)

$0 ($8,538,096)

Section 41: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$109,585,508 $117,201,221

$109,435,508 $117,051,221

$150,000

$150,000

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$34,976,901 $34,976,901

$447,580

$447,580

$33,669,321 $33,669,321

$860,000

$860,000

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$146,167,817 $153,783,530

$139,691,569 $139,541,569
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $34,976,901
$447,580 $33,669,321
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $176,273,878

$130,200,769 $130,050,769
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $34,976,901
$447,580 $33,669,321
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $166,783,078

Customer Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax,

sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,616)

($1,616)

($1,616)

($1,616)

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302.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$128,711

$128,711

$128,711

302.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,860

$50,860

$50,860

302.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$231,103

$201,090

302.5 Increase funds for additional staff in the Customer Service Call Center to reduce wait times.

State General Funds

$1,200,000

$128,711 $50,860
$231,323 $1,220,000

302.100-Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax,

sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,827,309 $13,058,412 $14,228,399 $14,278,632

State General Funds

$12,827,309 $13,058,412 $14,228,399 $14,278,632

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,580

$350,580

$350,580

$350,580

Intergovernmental Transfers

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Sales and Services

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,177,889 $13,408,992 $14,578,979 $14,629,212

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210 $60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

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303.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($860)

($860)

($860)

($860)

303.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$26,267

$26,267

$26,267

$26,267

303.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,132

$41,132

$41,132

$41,132

303.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$178,750

$155,536

$178,919

303.5 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($51,926)

$0

303.6 Utilize existing funds ($50,000) to provide for the coordination of specialty tag development and marketing. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

303.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,505,869

$7,684,619

$7,609,479

$7,684,788

State General Funds

$7,505,869

$7,684,619

$7,609,479

$7,684,788

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$484,210

$484,210

$484,210

$484,210

Sales and Services

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,990,079

$8,168,829

$8,093,689

$8,168,998

Forest Land Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to

counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and

HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

304.1 Increase funds for reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the Forestland Protection Act, created by HB1211 and HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session. (S:Reduce funds to meet projections)

State General Funds

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,381,969

$4,000,000

304.100-Forest Land Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to

counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and

HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520 $14,584,551

State General Funds

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520 $14,584,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520 $14,584,551

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$191,507 $6,501,011

$191,507 $6,501,011

$191,507 $6,501,011

$191,507 $6,501,011

305.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($578)

($578)

($578)

($578)

305.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$20,550

$20,550

$20,550

$20,550

305.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,106

$21,106

$21,106

$21,106

305.4 Replace funds with Tobacco Stamp Administration fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

305.5 Replace funds with coin operated amusement machine licensing and administration fees authorized in HB1055 (2010 Session) and SB454 (2010 Session).

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

305.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$91,153

$74,470

$85,666

305.7 Increase funds for compliance investigators estimated to increase revenue collections by $6,450,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for compliance investigators)

State General Funds

$2,755,000

$983,000

305.8 Increase funds for compliance auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $1,334,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for compliance auditors)

State General Funds

$325,000

$195,000

305.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,525,302 $1,375,302
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $4,637,858 $4,137,858 $4,137,858 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,542,089

$1,616,455 $1,466,455
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $4,637,858 $4,137,858 $4,137,858 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,633,242

$4,679,772 $4,529,772
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $4,637,858 $4,137,858 $4,137,858 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $9,696,559

$2,788,968 $2,638,968
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $4,637,858 $4,137,858 $4,137,858 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $7,805,755

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

306.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($242)

($242)

($242)

306.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$7,417

$7,417

$7,417

306.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,817

$5,817

$5,817

306.4 Reduce one-time funds for equipment, uniforms, and motor vehicles provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($126,000)

($126,000)

($126,000)

306.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$48,641

$42,324

($242) $7,417 $5,817 ($126,000) $48,687

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306.6 Increase funds for fraud detection staff estimated to increase revenue collections by $36,680,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for fraud detection staff)

State General Funds

$632,000

$632,000

306.98 Change the name of the Litigations and Investigations program to Office of Special Investigations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

306.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

$2,736,081

State General Funds

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

$2,736,081

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

$2,736,081

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

307.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($443)

($443)

($443)

307.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$38,938

$38,938

$38,938

307.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,157

$21,157

$21,157

307.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$74,113

$64,488

($443) $38,938 $21,157 $74,183

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307.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,196,064

$2,270,177

$2,260,552

$2,270,247

State General Funds

$2,196,064

$2,270,177

$2,260,552

$2,270,247

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

Sales and Services

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,766

$4,516,879

$4,507,254

$4,516,949

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

308.1 Increase funds for payments to the Employee Retirement System (ERS) for county tax officials. (H and S:Increase funds to meet the annual required contribution as required by the latest actuarial report)

State General Funds

$601,163

$5,984,996

$5,984,996

$5,984,996

308.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

State General Funds

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Fees Retained for License Plate Production Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

309.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,592)

($1,592)

($1,592)

309.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$218,175

$218,175

$218,175

309.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,860

$50,860

$50,860

309.4 Reduce funds for county tag printers.

State General Funds

($686,194)

($686,194)

($686,194)

309.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$221,480

$192,717

($1,592) $218,175
$50,860 ($686,194) $221,691

309.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,272,026

$4,493,506

$4,464,743

$4,493,717

State General Funds

$4,272,026

$4,493,506

$4,464,743

$4,493,717

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Sales and Services

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Fees Retained for License Plate Production

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,445,063 $15,666,543 $15,637,780 $15,666,754

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Revenue Processing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business

practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

310.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,222)

($1,222)

($1,222)

310.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$106,615

$106,615

$106,615

310.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,454

$38,454

$38,454

310.4 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in operations resulting from an increase in e-filing.

State General Funds

($165,352)

($165,352)

($165,352)

310.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$175,283

$152,519

310.6 Increase funds for additional workers in the processing center.

State General Funds

$1,200,000

($1,222) $106,615
$38,454 ($165,352) $175,449 $2,350,000

310.100-Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business

practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832 $14,342,762

State General Funds

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832 $14,342,762

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832 $14,342,762

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $30,426,085 $30,426,085

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

311.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,688)

($4,688)

($4,688)

($4,688)

311.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$306,712

$306,712

$306,712

$306,712

311.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$194,536

$194,536

$194,536

$194,536

311.4 Replace funds with fees associated with issuing garnishments against delinquent personal income tax filers. (S and CC:Reflect projected revenues)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,000,000) $2,000,000
$0

($2,000,000) $2,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

311.5 Replace funds with additional Cost of Collection fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

311.6 Replace funds with additional FiFa fee revenue. (S and CC:Reflect projected revenues)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($1,525,000) $1,525,000
$0

($1,525,000) $1,525,000
$0

311.7 Increase funds to annualize funding added in HB947 (2010 Session) for personnel as a Special Project for additional tax compliance officers and revenue agents.

State General Funds

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

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311.8 Reduce funds added in HB947 (2010 Session) in the Special Project - Tax Compliance Auditors program.

State General Funds

($9,175,000) ($9,175,000) ($9,175,000) ($9,175,000)

311.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$761,120

$662,275

$761,844

311.10 Increase funds for out of state auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $9,000,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for out of state auditors)

State General Funds

$3,960,000

$1,900,000

311.11 Increase funds for in-state auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $8,000,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$4,150,000

$0

311.12 Increase funds for revenue agents estimated to increase revenue collections by $49,725,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for revenue agents)

State General Funds

$7,720,000

$3,630,000

311.13 Increase funds for staff at an additional regional office estimated to increase revenue collections by $9,750,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for staff at an additional regional office)

State General Funds

$1,513,000

$2,093,000

311.100-Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,130,692 $27,891,812 $45,135,967

State General Funds

$27,130,692 $27,891,812 $45,135,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,910,993 $16,910,993 $16,910,993

Intergovernmental Transfers

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Sales and Services

$16,688,993 $16,688,993 $16,688,993

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,688,993 $16,688,993 $16,688,993

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,041,685 $44,802,805 $62,046,960

$35,515,536 $35,515,536 $16,910,993
$222,000 $222,000 $16,688,993 $16,688,993 $52,426,529

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

312.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($160)

($160)

312.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($160)

State General Funds

$1,236

$1,236

$1,236

312.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,928

$7,928

$7,928

312.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,331

312.98 Change the name of the Tax Law and Policy program to Tax Policy. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

$44,665

State General Funds

$0

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864
($160)
$1,236
$7,928
$51,380
$0

312.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,408,868

$1,460,199

$1,453,533

$1,460,248

State General Funds

$1,408,868

$1,460,199

$1,453,533

$1,460,248

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,808,868

$1,860,199

$1,853,533

$1,860,248

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Technology Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

313.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($932)

($932)

($932)

313.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$690,526

$690,526

$690,526

313.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$82,931

$82,931

$82,931

313.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($555,205)

($555,205)

($555,205)

313.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$398,906

$347,101

($932) $690,526
$82,931 ($555,205) $399,286

313.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058 $23,060,243

State General Funds

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058 $23,060,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058 $23,060,243

The Department is authorized, per OCGA 40-2-31, to retain $3.88 per license plate manufactured and issued. The Department is not authorized to retain the $1.00 county allocation from the manufacturing fee even if the Department directly issues the license plate.

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Section 42: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$29,471,765 $29,465,635

$29,471,765 $29,465,635

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$1,670,418

$1,670,418

$41,900

$41,900

$1,628,518 $31,227,183

$1,628,518 $31,221,053

$29,716,380 $29,716,380
$85,000 $85,000 $1,744,930 $41,900 $74,512 $1,628,518 $31,546,310

$29,921,987 $29,921,987
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900
$1,628,518 $31,677,405

Archives and Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State

Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management

programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900 $510,771 $435,771

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,000 $5,176,259

$75,000 $5,176,259

$75,000 $5,176,259

$75,000 $5,176,259

314.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,092)

($7,092)

($12,469)

($12,469)

314.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($52,795)

($52,795)

($41,751)

($41,751)

314.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,592

$21,592

$21,592

$21,592

314.4 Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($66,195)

($66,195)

($66,195)

($66,195)

314.5 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

314.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$55,798

$48,552

$55,851

314.7 Reduce funds for personnel and reflect savings from reduced hours and security contract. (S and CC:Restore funds to allow the Archives building to remain open to the public one day each week)

State General Funds

($260,458)

($130,458)

($130,458)

314.100 -Archives and Records

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State

Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management

programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,491,098

$4,286,438

$4,414,859

$4,422,158

State General Funds

$4,491,098

$4,286,438

$4,414,859

$4,422,158

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$532,671

$532,671

$532,671

$532,671

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Sales and Services

$510,771

$510,771

$510,771

$510,771

Record Center Storage Fees

$435,771

$435,771

$435,771

$435,771

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,000 $5,023,769

$75,000 $4,819,109

$75,000 $4,947,530

$75,000 $4,954,829

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

315.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,934)

($1,934)

($3,235)

315.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14,403)

($14,403)

($4,633)

315.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,891

$5,891

$5,891

315.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Reflect actual salaries and benefits savings)

State General Funds

($68,455)

($88,940)

($88,940)

315.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$55,471

$48,267

($3,235) ($4,633) $5,891 ($88,940) $55,524

315.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,187,953

$1,222,939

$1,224,204

$1,231,461

State General Funds

$1,187,953

$1,222,939

$1,224,204

$1,231,461

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$739,512 $1,927,465

$739,512 $1,962,451

$739,512 $1,963,716

$739,512 $1,970,973

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

316.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,466)

($7,466)

316.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($4,696)

($4,696)

State General Funds

($55,591)

($55,591)

($194,810)

316.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($194,810)

State General Funds

$22,736

$22,736

$22,736

$22,736

316.4 Reduce funds for two vacant ballot builder positions and use services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

State General Funds

($111,526)

($111,526)

($111,526)

316.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($111,526)

State General Funds

$47,547

$41,372

$47,592

316.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,737,714 $4,737,714
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $4,872,714

$4,785,261 $4,785,261
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $4,920,261

$4,642,637 $4,642,637
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $4,777,637

$4,648,857 $4,648,857
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $4,783,857

Office Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

317.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,174)

($9,174)

($115)

317.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($68,311)

($68,311)

($33,823)

317.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,938

$27,938

$27,938

317.4 Reduce funds for eight vacant positions. (S and CC:Restore funds for the Tifton office)

State General Funds

($446,833)

($446,833)

($396,833)

317.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($66,000)

($66,000)

($66,000)

317.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$167,989

$146,173

($115) ($33,823) $27,938 ($338,330) ($66,000) $168,149

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317.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($25,287)

$0

317.100-Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,445,915

$5,613,904

$5,660,348

$5,766,114

State General Funds

$5,445,915

$5,613,904

$5,660,348

$5,766,114

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,574,150

$5,742,139

$5,788,583

$5,894,349

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

318.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($10,679)

($10,679)

($34,679)

($34,679)

318.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (CC:Increase funds)

State General Funds

($79,511)

($79,511)

$6,257

$6,257

318.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,519

$32,519

$32,519

$32,519

318.4 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions. (H and S:Eliminate four additional positions)

State General Funds

($218,415)

($477,458)

($477,458)

($477,458)

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318.5 Reduce funds for board member per diems.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

318.6 Reduce funds by eliminating the requirement for the Pharmacy Board state exam and using the national pharmacy exam for licensing. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($24,000)

$0

$0

$0

318.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$168,886

$146,953

$169,046

318.8 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

($22,000)

318.9 Transfer funds from the Office of Customer Service to retain revenue-generating personnel and sustain current services to businesses. (CC:Transfer funds from Customer Service in the Office of Consumer Protection to retain revenue-generating personnel and sustain current services to businesses)

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

318.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,653,333

$6,565,176

$6,805,011

$6,827,104

State General Funds

$6,653,333

$6,565,176

$6,805,011

$6,827,104

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,803,333

$6,715,176

$6,955,011

$6,977,104

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

319.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,600)

($1,600)

319.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($7,310)

State General Funds

($11,916)

($11,916)

($13,767)

319.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,874

$4,874

319.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Recognize two additional vacancies)

$4,874

State General Funds

($123,491)

($231,994)

($231,994)

319.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,748

$17,183

$50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116
($7,310)
($13,767)
$4,874
($231,994)
$19,766

319.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$915,983

$827,228

$817,102

$819,685

State General Funds

$915,983

$827,228

$817,102

$819,685

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,983

$877,228

$867,102

$869,685

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000

$261,500 $261,500 $20,000

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$20,000 $20,000 $281,500

320.1 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Provide for the salaries of two positions and enhance private fundraising opportunities)(CC:Enhance private fundraising opportunities)

State General Funds

($19,972)

($47,217)

320.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,379

320.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

($19,972) $9,031

($30,000) $10,388

State General Funds

$515

$515

320.100-Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$241,528

$224,662

$251,074

$242,403

State General Funds

$241,528

$224,662

$251,074

$242,403

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,528

$244,662

$271,074

$262,403

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances

and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute pharmaceuticals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

321.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. (CC:Increase funds)

State General Funds

($3,203)

($3,203)

$2,713

321.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,962)

($1,962)

($1,962)

$2,713 ($1,962)

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321.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,754

$9,754

$9,754

$9,754

321.4 Reduce funds for two vacant compliance investigator positions.

State General Funds

($157,415)

($157,415)

($157,415)

($157,415)

321.5 Reduce funds for motor vehicles to accurately reflect the needs of a reduced investigation staff.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

321.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,711

$36,294

$41,751

321.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

321.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

$1,950,515

State General Funds

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

$1,950,515

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

$1,950,515

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide

administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

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322.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums. (CC:Increase funds)

State General Funds

($4,696)

($4,696)

$7,338

322.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$281

$281

$281

322.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,300

$14,300

$14,300

322.4 Reduce funds for positions vacated by retirement and reduce use of hourly employees.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

322.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

322.6 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($17,252)

($17,252)

($17,252)

322.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$69,419

$60,403

322.8 Replace funds for intake positions with licensee education functions.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($74,512) $74,512
$0

$7,338 $281
$14,300 ($210,000)
($10,000) ($17,252) $69,484
$0 $0 $0

322.100-Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide

administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,845,952

$2,929,545

State General Funds

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,845,952

$2,929,545

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$74,512

Reserved Fund Balances

$74,512

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$74,512

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,920,464

$2,929,545

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State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

323.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums. (CC:Increase funds)

State General Funds

($1,727)

($1,727)

$4,367

323.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($832)

($832)

($832)

323.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,260

$5,260

$5,260

323.4 Reduce funds by deferring the hiring of one software programmer and one database administrator.

State General Funds

($86,456)

($86,456)

($86,456)

323.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,656

$26,675

323.6 Increase funds for certified mailings per HB232 (2011 session).

State General Funds

$30,000

$4,367 ($832) $5,260 ($86,456) $30,685
$0

323.100-State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

$1,084,145

State General Funds

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

$1,084,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

$1,084,145

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Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237 $573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$2,546,076

$2,585,361

$2,546,076

$2,585,361

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$615,498

$615,498

$42,237

$42,237

$573,261

$573,261

$539,920

$539,920

$281,489

$281,489

$258,431

$258,431

$5,710,742

$5,750,027

$2,602,413 $2,602,413 $2,009,248 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237 $573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $5,767,079

$2,585,421 $2,585,421 $2,009,248 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $5,750,087

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

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324.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,845)

($2,845)

($2,845)

324.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,068)

($1,068)

($1,068)

324.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,847

$4,847

$4,847

324.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,909)

($8,909)

($8,909)

324.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,627

$16,208

($2,845) ($1,068) $4,847 ($8,909) $18,644

324.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

$721,339

State General Funds

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

$721,339

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

$721,339

Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of

agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural

water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

325.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,246)

($2,246)

($2,246)

($2,246)

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325.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($175)

($175)

($175)

325.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,060

$1,060

$1,060

325.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($28,037)

($28,037)

($28,037)

325.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($422)

($422)

($422)

325.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,606

$4,008

($175) $1,060 ($28,037) ($422) $4,610

325.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of

agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural

water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$228,925

$233,531

$232,933

$233,535

State General Funds

$228,925

$233,531

$232,933

$233,535

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

Intergovernmental Transfers

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,536,759

$2,541,365

$2,540,767

$2,541,369

Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the

reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water

conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,464,183

$1,464,183

$1,464,183

$1,464,183

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,183 $213,100 $213,100 $103,812 $42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431
$2,321,015

$1,464,183 $213,100 $213,100 $103,812 $42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431
$2,321,015

$1,464,183 $213,100 $213,100 $103,812 $42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431
$2,321,015

326.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,285)

($9,285)

($9,285)

326.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($660)

($660)

($660)

326.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 326.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds 326.5 Reduce funds for operations.

$8,331 ($56,664)

$8,331 ($56,664)

$8,331 ($56,664)

State General Funds

($73,662)

($99,123)

($73,662)

326.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$37,859

$32,942

$1,464,183 $213,100 $213,100 $103,812 $42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431
$2,321,015
($9,285)
($660)
$8,331
($56,664)
($99,123)
$37,894

326.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the

reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

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sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water

conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,332,243

$1,344,641

$1,365,185

$1,344,676

State General Funds

$1,332,243

$1,344,641

$1,365,185

$1,344,676

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$103,812

$103,812

$103,812

$103,812

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$539,920

$539,920

$539,920

$539,920

State Funds Transfers

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

Agency to Agency Contracts

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

Federal Funds Transfers

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,189,075

$2,201,473

$2,222,017

$2,201,508

U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that

they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

327.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($150)

($150)

($150)

327.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($150)

State General Funds 327.3 Reduce funds for watershed repair. State General Funds

$151 ($30,000)

$151 ($30,000)

$151 ($30,000)

$151 ($30,000)

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327.4 Reduce funds to reflect the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916

($2,053,194) ($2,053,194) ($2,053,194)

327.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$843

$733

($2,053,194) $844

327.100-U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that

they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

$123,242

State General Funds

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

$123,242

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

$123,242

Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($449)

($449)

($449)

328.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($38)

($38)

($38)

328.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($449) ($38)

State General Funds 328.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds 328.5 Reduce funds for operations.

$759 ($4,219)

$759 ($4,219)

$759 ($4,219)

$759 ($4,219)

State General Funds 328.6 Reduce funds for contracts for water-related studies.

($86)

($86)

($86)

($86)

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

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328.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,811

$2,446

$2,814

328.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

$162,629

State General Funds

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

$162,629

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

$162,629

Section 44: State Personnel Administration
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,157,723

$1,157,723

$1,086,148

$1,086,148

$71,575

$71,575

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$9,583,862

$9,583,862

$4,602,420 $4,530,845
$71,575 $7,892,030 $7,892,030 $12,494,450

$4,602,420 $4,530,845
$71,575 $7,892,030 $7,892,030 $12,494,450

Recruitment and Staffing Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops,

strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests,

and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

329.1 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 329.2 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 329.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

($20,119) ($30,000)

($20,119) ($30,000)

($20,119) ($30,000) $468,081

($20,119) ($30,000) $468,081

329.100 -Recruitment and Staffing Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops,

strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests,

and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

$1,591,242

State Funds Transfers

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

$1,591,242

Merit System Assessments

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

$1,591,242

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

$1,591,242

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600

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Merit System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,018,600 $3,169,033

$3,018,600 $3,169,033

$3,018,600 $3,169,033

$3,018,600 $3,169,033

330.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $1,947,035). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S and CC:Add $500,000 to the payments to Treasury)

Merit System Assessments

$0

$0

$0

$0

330.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

Merit System Assessments

($253,113)

($253,113)

($253,113)

($253,113)

330.3 Reduce funds for operations.

Merit System Assessments

($36,584)

($36,584)

($36,584)

($36,584)

330.4 Reduce funds for equipment.

Merit System Assessments

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

330.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

Merit System Assessments

($116,241)

($116,241)

($116,241)

($116,241)

330.6 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures.

Merit System Assessments

$938,304

$938,304

330.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,433

$150,433

$150,433

Reserved Fund Balances

$78,858

$78,858

$78,858

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$78,858

$78,858

$78,858

Sales and Services

$71,575

$71,575

$71,575

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,575

$71,575

$71,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

State Funds Transfers

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

Merit System Assessments

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,743,095

$2,743,095

$3,681,399

$150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575
$3,530,966 $3,530,966 $3,530,966 $3,681,399

Total Compensation and Rewards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$0

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
331.1 Reduce funds for operations.
Merit System Assessments
331.2 Reduce funds for contracts.
Merit System Assessments
331.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures.
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Merit System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063
$27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063
$27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063
$27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063
$27,839 $3,685,192

($19,836) ($86,572)

($19,836)

($19,836)

($19,836)

($86,572)

($86,572)

($86,572)

$3,444,697 ($938,895) $2,505,802

$3,444,697 ($938,895) $2,505,802

331.100-Total Compensation and Rewards

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

$4,451,987

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

$4,451,987

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

$4,451,987

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,571,494

$2,571,494

$1,632,599

$1,632,599

State Funds Transfers

$2,571,494

$2,571,494

$1,632,599

$1,632,599

Merit System Assessments

$2,543,655

$2,543,655

$1,604,760

$1,604,760

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$27,839

$27,839

$27,839

$27,839

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,578,784

$3,578,784

$6,084,586

$6,084,586

Workforce Development and Alignment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training

opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
332.1 Reduce funds for contracts.
Merit System Assessments 332.2 Reduce funds for operations.
Merit System Assessments 332.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures.
Merit System Assessments

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

($124,717)

($124,717)

($124,717)

($124,717)

($29,755)

($29,755)

($29,755)

($29,755)

($1,001,599) ($1,001,599)

332.100-Workforce Development and Alignment

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training

opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

$1,137,223

State Funds Transfers

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

$1,137,223

Merit System Assessments

$1,833,231

$1,833,231

$831,632

$831,632

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$305,591

$305,591

$305,591

$305,591

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

$1,137,223

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 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 45: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$526,608,612 $649,840,771

$29,500,654 $37,102,532

$497,107,958 $612,738,239

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$527,091,335 $650,323,494

$649,970,771 $37,232,532 $612,738,239
$482,723 $482,723 $650,453,494

$649,840,771 $37,102,532 $612,738,239
$482,723 $482,723 $650,323,494

Accel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,764,625
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

333.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 333.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 333.3 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

($2,080,370)

$0

$0

$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$735,375

$735,375

$735,375

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333.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,684,255

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

State General Funds

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Lottery Proceeds

$3,684,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,684,255

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

College Opportunity Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This

grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to

exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

334.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. (H and S:Eliminate funds for the College Opportunity Grant)

Lottery Proceeds

($5,413,283) ($15,000,000) ($15,000,000) ($15,000,000)

334.100 -College Opportunity Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This

grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to

exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,586,717

Lottery Proceeds

$9,586,717

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,586,717

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$550,000 $0

$550,000 $0

$550,000 $0

$550,000 $0

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
335.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 335.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 335.3 Increase funds due to projected need. State General Funds

$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $550,000

($198,487)

$0

$0

$0

$550,000 ($550,000)
$0

$550,000 ($550,000)
$0

$550,000 ($550,000)
$0

$130,000

$0

335.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$351,513

$550,000

$680,000

$550,000

State General Funds

$550,000

$680,000

$550,000

Lottery Proceeds

$351,513

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$351,513

$550,000

$680,000

$550,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,228,708
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

336.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 336.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

($443,423)

$0

$0

$0

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 336.3 Reduce funds to reflect actual need.
State General Funds

($1,228,708) $0

($1,228,708) $0

($1,228,708) $0

($133,846)

($133,846)

($133,846)

336.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$785,285

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

Lottery Proceeds

$785,285

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$785,285

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

337.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

HOPE Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$779,312 $779,312 $779,312 $7,765,112

$779,312 $779,312 $779,312 $7,765,112

$779,312 $779,312 $779,312 $7,765,112

338.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($20,286)

($20,286)

($20,286)

338.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$25,288

$25,288

$25,288

338.3 Replace federal funds with lottery funds for GAcollege 411.

Lottery Proceeds FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

$779,312 $779,312 $779,312 $7,765,112
($20,286)
$25,288
$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

338.100-HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

Lottery Proceeds

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development

(GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

339.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 339.2 Increase funds to meet projected need. Lottery Proceeds

($928,870)

$0 $383,197

$0 $383,197

$0 $383,197

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339.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development

(GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

Lottery Proceeds

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

340.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($74,457,318)

$0

$0

$0

340.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

$28,191,838

340.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

$28,191,838

$28,191,838

Lottery Proceeds

($103,772,836) ($103,772,836) ($103,772,836)

340.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

Lottery Proceeds

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133

341.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($21,412,110)

$0

341.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

$17,681,012

341.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

($22,512,041)

$0 $17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

$0 $17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

341.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

Lottery Proceeds

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

342.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($171,267,394)

$0

342.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

$65,780,956

342.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

($162,689,600)

$0 $65,780,956 ($162,689,600)

$0 $65,780,956 ($162,689,600)

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342.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

Lottery Proceeds

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial

financial need to attend eligible post-secondary institutions in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

343.1 Eliminate funds.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State

University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

344.1 Utilize deferred revenue to meet the projected need. (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

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344.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State

University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

Intergovernmental Transfers

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia

College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

345.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia

College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

Public Memorial Safety Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,761
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

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347.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.
Lottery Proceeds 347.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES)
State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($110,706)

$0
$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

$0
$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

$0
$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

347.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$196,055

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

State General Funds

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

Lottery Proceeds

$196,055

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$196,055

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

348.1 Reduce the Tuition Equalization Grant award amount from $750 to $700.

State General Funds 348.2 Reduce funds to reflect actual need.

($2,294,100) ($2,294,100) ($2,294,100) ($2,294,100)

State General Funds

($849,745)

($849,745)

($849,745)

348.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,852,691 $25,002,946 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

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3063

State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,852,691 $25,852,691

$25,002,946 $25,002,946

$25,002,946 $25,002,946

$25,002,946 $25,002,946

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

349.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$31,969

$31,969

$31,969

$31,969

349.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$4

$4

$4

$4

349.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($27,296)

($27,296)

($27,296)

($27,296)

349.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

State General Funds

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

Zell Miller Scholars

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

502.1 Increase funds for the Zell Miller Scholars program as established in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$19,105,888 $19,105,888 $19,105,888

502.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

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Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

502.100-Zell Miller Scholars

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to

Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian

or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,105,888 $19,105,888 $19,105,888

Lottery Proceeds

$19,105,888 $19,105,888 $19,105,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,105,888 $19,105,888 $19,105,888

Low Interest Loans
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

503.1 Increase funds for the Low Interest Loan program as established in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

503.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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3065

503.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college

education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

Section 46: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$28,505,600 $28,505,600

$28,505,600 $28,505,600

$29,298,600 $29,298,600

$793,000 $793,000 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $29,298,600

$793,000 $793,000 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $29,298,600

Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

350.1 Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

State General Funds

($172,000)

($172,000)

($172,000)

($172,000)

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350.100 -Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

State General Funds

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement

counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

351.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$50,068

$50,068

$50,068

$50,068

351.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$178,251

$178,251

$178,251

$178,251

351.3 Reduce funds for equipment due to the completion of the storage array network replacements.

Retirement Payments

($196,600)

($196,600)

($196,600)

($196,600)

351.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement

counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

State Funds Transfers

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

Retirement Payments

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2012.

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Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $319,910,401

State General Funds

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $319,910,401

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$74,920,000 $74,920,000 $74,920,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $911,000

$911,000

$911,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$67,909,000 $67,909,000 $67,909,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$281,960,000 $281,960,000 $281,960,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$280,360,000 $280,360,000 $280,360,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,960,000

$2,960,000

$2,960,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$679,750,401 $679,750,401 $679,750,401

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$300,957,811 $308,713,236

State General Funds

$300,957,811 $308,713,236

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$67,909,000 $67,909,000

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$67,909,000 $67,909,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$281,960,000 $281,960,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$280,360,000 $280,360,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,960,000

$2,960,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

$110,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$653,786,811 $661,542,236

$308,408,722 $308,408,722 $67,909,000
$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$661,237,722

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000 $679,750,401
$313,270,886 $313,270,886 $70,759,000
$2,850,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $110,000 $110,000
$666,099,886

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Adult Literacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,363,654

State General Funds

$13,363,654

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,871,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $11,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$2,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000
$4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000
$4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000
$4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$6,506

$6,506

$6,506

352.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,811

$33,811

$33,811

352.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

$6,506 $33,811

State General Funds

($801,819)

($801,819)

($801,819)

352.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 ($11,000)

($11,000)

($11,000)

352.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

($801,819) ($11,000)

State General Funds

$225,687

$196,378

$225,902

352.100 -Adult Literacy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,602,152 $12,827,839 $12,798,530 $12,828,054

State General Funds

$12,602,152 $12,827,839 $12,798,530 $12,828,054

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000
$33,712,152

$16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000
$33,937,839

$16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000
$33,908,530

$16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000
$33,938,054

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

353.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,183

$1,183

$1,183

$1,183

353.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($20,011)

($20,011)

($20,011)

($20,011)

353.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,744

$46,744

$46,744

$46,744

353.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($627,186)

($627,186)

($627,186)

($627,186)

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353.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$239,886

$209,769

353.6 Increase funds for costs associated with a certification program for college and career academies.

State General Funds

$100,000

$241,306 $50,000

353.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,344,556

$7,584,442

$7,654,325

$7,635,862

State General Funds

$7,344,556

$7,584,442

$7,654,325

$7,635,862

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,434,556 $11,674,442 $11,744,325 $11,725,862

Quick Start and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,630,000 $24,137,770

$9,630,000 $24,137,770

$9,630,000 $24,137,770

$9,630,000 $24,137,770

354.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,774

$1,774

$1,774

354.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,162

$31,162

$31,162

354.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($798,466)

($798,466)

($798,466)

354.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$227,420

$197,885

$1,774 $31,162 ($798,466) $227,635

354.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,542,240 $12,769,660 $12,740,125 $12,769,875

State General Funds

$12,542,240 $12,769,660 $12,740,125 $12,769,875

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,372,240 $23,599,660 $23,570,125 $23,599,875

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $285,295,151 $285,295,151 $285,295,151 $285,295,151 $285,295,151 $285,295,151

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,199,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,094,151

$54,199,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$54,199,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$54,199,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

355.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$286,256

$0

$0

$0

355.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($357,546)

($357,546)

($357,546)

($357,546)

355.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$642,404

$642,404

$642,404

$642,404

355.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($16,839,402) ($16,839,402) ($16,839,402) ($16,839,402)

355.5 Reduce funds and realize savings by merging administrative functions of Sandersville and Heart of Georgia Technical Colleges. (S:Rename the merged institution Oconee Regional Technical College)

State General Funds

($558,000)

($558,000)

($558,000)

($558,000)

355.6 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033 ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721 ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041 ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000)

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ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 ($900,000) ($900,000) ($900,000) ($900,000)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,000,000) ($7,000,000) ($7,000,000) ($7,000,000)

355.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,348,688

$6,393,298

$7,354,488

355.8 Increase funds for maintenance and operations.

State General Funds

$639,837

$0

355.9 Increase funds for a commercial driving license truck driving program.

State General Funds

$4,500,000

355.10 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,850,000 ($2,850,000)
$0

355.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$268,468,863 $275,531,295 $275,215,742 $280,037,095

State General Funds

$268,468,863 $275,531,295 $275,215,742 $280,037,095

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000 $50,049,000

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$585,267,863 $592,330,295 $592,014,742 $596,836,095

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Section 48: Transportation, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$682,112,491

State General Funds

$6,861,813

State Motor Fuel Funds

$675,250,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,170,129,823

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,500,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

Sales and Services

$5,164,817

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$710,951,152 $720,306,913 $720,290,634 $720,307,033

State General Funds

$6,228,866

$6,704,214

$6,687,935

$6,704,334

State Motor Fuel Funds

$704,722,286 $713,602,699 $713,602,699 $713,602,699

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,196,841,192 $1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,211,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Sales and Services

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,914,283,235 $1,937,288,996 $1,937,272,717 $1,937,289,116

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Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public

airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to

local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

356.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,646

$1,646

$1,646

356.2 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,387,002 $15,387,002 $15,387,002

356.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,921

$18,051

356.4 Increase funds to match $13,650,000 in local and federal funds for airport aid projects.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

$1,646
$15,387,002
$20,765
$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

356.100 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public

airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to

local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,083,593

$2,443,514

$2,451,644

$2,454,358

State General Funds

$2,083,593

$2,443,514

$2,451,644

$2,454,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$21,887,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,887,002 $6,350 $6,350 $6,350
$23,976,945

$35,537,002 $6,350 $6,350 $6,350
$37,986,866

$35,537,002 $6,350 $6,350 $6,350
$37,994,996

$35,537,002 $6,350 $6,350 $6,350
$37,997,710

Capital Construction Projects
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

357.1 Increase funds for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$12,848,464 $12,848,464 $12,848,464 $12,848,464

357.2 Transfer federal funds to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority for debt service.

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201)

357.98 Transfer funds from Construction Administration for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,791,214 $185,791,214 $185,791,214 $185,791,214 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114

357.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

357.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$198,639,678 $198,639,678 $198,639,678 $198,639,678

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State Motor Fuel Funds

$198,639,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$675,252,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$675,252,699

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$873,892,377

$198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

$198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

$198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

Capital Maintenance Projects
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

358.98 Transfer funds from Routine Maintenance for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

358.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0 $0 $26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981
$0

358.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

State Motor Fuel Funds

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,372,981 $154,372,981 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

359.100-Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $8,270,257 $8,270,257 $8,270,257 $8,270,257

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,137,288 $11,137,288 $11,137,288 $11,137,288

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

360.1 The Department shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis of transportation construction materials. (CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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360.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

360.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

Sales and Services

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,821,793 $62,821,793 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

361.1 Increase funds for local road improvement grants.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,294,947

$4,294,947

361.98 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program for grant funds to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303

361.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

361.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and

resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250 $100,642,250

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250 $100,642,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250 $100,642,250

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

362.97 Change the program name to Local Road Assistance Administration. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

362.98 Transfer funds to the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants program for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($96,347,303) ($96,347,303) ($96,347,303) ($96,347,303)

362.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

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Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

362.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction,

maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

State Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,830,871 $69,830,871 $69,830,871 $69,830,871

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

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363.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,439,878 $18,439,878 $18,439,878 $18,439,878

Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water

ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain

dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

364.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$950

$950

$950

364.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,747

$10,416

$950 $11,982

364.100-Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water

ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain

dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

$698,744

State General Funds

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

$698,744

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

$698,744

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Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail

service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233 $88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

365.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$990

$990

$990

$990

365.2 Transfer funds from the Transit program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

365.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,765

$10,852

$12,484

365.100 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail

service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$162,223

$163,988

$173,075

$174,707

State General Funds

$162,223

$163,988

$173,075

$174,707

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,462

$252,227

$261,314

$262,946

Construction Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$210,148,856 $210,148,856 $210,148,856 $210,148,856

$0

$0

$0

$0

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State Motor Fuel Funds

$210,148,856

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$888,301,890

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $888,301,890

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

366.97 Change the program name to Construction Administration. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

366.98 Transfer funds to the Capital Construction Projects program for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($185,791,214) ($185,791,214) ($185,791,214) ($185,791,214)

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114)

366.100-Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

State Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,415,632 $89,415,632 $89,415,632 $89,415,632

Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

367.1 Increase funds for repairs and maintenance expenses.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$16,623,144 $25,503,557 $25,503,557 $25,503,557

367.2 Transfer surplus funds from the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority for repairs and maintenance.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$11,188

$11,188

$11,188

$11,188

367.97 Change the program name to Routine Maintenance. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

367.98 Transfer funds to Capital Maintenance Projects program for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981)

367.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$154,420,632 $163,301,045 $163,301,045 $163,301,045

State Motor Fuel Funds

$154,420,632 $163,301,045 $163,301,045 $163,301,045

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $179,949,686

$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $188,830,099

$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $188,830,099

$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $188,830,099

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

368.98 Change the program name to Traffic Management and Control. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

368.100-Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing

financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

369.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,360

$6,360

$6,360

$6,360

369.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($93,948)

($93,948)

($93,948)

($93,948)

369.3 Transfer funds to the Rail program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

369.4 Reduce funds for grants to large urbanized area transit systems that receive direct federal funding.

State General Funds

($548,945)

($548,945)

($548,945)

($548,945)

369.5 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,324,367 $11,324,367 $11,324,367 $11,324,367

369.6 Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multi-modal passenger terminal. (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

369.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$106,915

$69,750

$80,237

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369.100 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing

financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,296,288

$3,403,203

$3,366,038

$3,376,525

State General Funds

$3,296,288

$3,403,203

$3,366,038

$3,376,525

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,626,655 $34,733,570 $34,696,405 $34,706,892

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for

transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

370.1 Transfer surplus funds to the Routine Maintenance program for repairs and maintenance.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($11,188)

($11,188)

($11,188)

($11,188)

370.2 Transfer federal funds from the Capital Construction Projects program for debt service.

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

370.3 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings for rates received with the bond sale.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($4,294,947) ($4,294,947)

370.4 Transfer $10,000,000 from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Loan Fund to the Community Improvement District (CID) Grant Fund. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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370.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for

transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,040,758 $91,040,758 $86,745,811 $86,745,811

State Motor Fuel Funds

$91,040,758 $91,040,758 $86,745,811 $86,745,811

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$239,196,959 $239,196,959 $234,902,012 $234,902,012

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 Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) 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 this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) 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. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 49: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,598,759 $19,966,941 $20,598,759 $19,966,941 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,776,812 $38,144,994

$20,500,220 $20,500,220 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,678,273

$20,536,594 $20,536,594 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,714,647

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

371.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,511)

($4,511)

($4,511)

371.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,900)

($6,900)

($6,900)

371.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,174

$5,174

$5,174

371.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,826)

($6,826)

($6,826)

371.5 Reduce funds.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($159)

($159)

($159)

371.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$37,669

$32,777

($4,511) ($6,900) $5,174 ($6,826)
($159) $37,705

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371.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($8,445)

$0

371.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

$1,283,421

State General Funds

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

$1,283,421

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

$1,283,421

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833 $35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

372.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($551)

($551)

($551)

372.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($910)

($910)

($910)

372.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,158

$4,158

$4,158

372.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($3,212)

($3,212)

($3,212)

372.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,568

$17,897

($551) ($910) $4,158 ($3,212) $20,588

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372.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$542,318

$562,886

$560,215

$562,906

State General Funds

$542,318

$562,886

$560,215

$562,906

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$578,018

$598,586

$595,915

$598,606

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching

facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

373.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 373.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Federal Funds Not Itemized 373.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($1,046,071) ($1,046,071) ($1,046,071) ($1,046,071)

($334,514)

($109,164)

($109,164)

373.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching

facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,287,931

$4,953,417

$5,178,767

$5,178,767

State General Funds

$5,287,931

$4,953,417

$5,178,767

$5,178,767

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,287,931 $5,287,931 $10,575,862

$5,287,931 $5,287,931 $10,241,348

$5,287,931 $5,287,931 $10,466,698

$5,287,931 $5,287,931 $10,466,698

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

374.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
374.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($282,152) $282,152
$0

($282,152) $282,152
$0

($282,152) $282,152
$0

Federal Funds Not Itemized 374.3 Reduce funds for operations.

($198,867)

($198,867)

($198,867)

State General Funds

($510,788)

($166,689)

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831
($282,152) $282,152
$0
($198,867)
($166,689)

374.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,230,982

$7,720,194

$8,064,293

State General Funds

$8,230,982

$7,720,194

$8,064,293

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,461,964 $15,951,176 $16,295,275

$8,064,293 $8,064,293 $8,230,982 $8,230,982 $16,295,275

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

375.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($5,903)

($5,903)

($5,903)

375.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,622)

($6,622)

($6,622)

375.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,748

$41,748

$41,748

375.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,117)

($30,117)

($30,117)

375.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$155,247

$135,085

($5,903) ($6,622) $41,748 ($30,117) $155,395

375.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,291,812

$5,447,059

$5,426,897

$5,447,207

State General Funds

$5,291,812

$5,447,059

$5,426,897

$5,447,207

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,915,252 $10,070,499 $10,050,337 $10,070,647

Section 50: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$20,975,522 $20,975,522

$20,975,522 $20,975,522

$20,975,522 $20,975,522

$20,975,522 $20,975,522

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$21,036,847 $21,460,467

$21,036,847 $21,460,467

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$21,560,679 $21,984,299

$21,405,453 $21,405,453
$523,832 $523,832 $21,929,285

$21,460,870 $21,460,870
$523,832 $523,832 $21,984,702

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

376.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,831)

($6,831)

($6,831)

376.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($6,831)

State General Funds

$45,560

$45,560

$45,560

376.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

$45,560

State General Funds

$359,616

$312,914

$359,958

376.100-Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,531,097 $10,890,713 $10,844,011 $10,891,055

State General Funds

$10,531,097 $10,890,713 $10,844,011 $10,891,055

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,989,450

$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,349,066

$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,302,364

$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,349,408

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

377.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,867)

($6,867)

($6,867)

377.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,341)

($16,341)

($16,341)

377.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($6,867) ($16,341)

State General Funds

$45,804

$45,804

$45,804

$45,804

377.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$64,004

$55,692

$64,065

377.5 Direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

$0

$0

377.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,505,750 $10,569,754 $10,561,442 $10,569,815

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State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,505,750 $65,479 $65,479 $65,479
$10,571,229

$10,569,754 $65,479 $65,479 $65,479
$10,635,233

$10,561,442 $65,479 $65,479 $65,479
$10,626,921

$10,569,815 $65,479 $65,479 $65,479
$10,635,294

Section 51: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,083,263,065 $1,061,690,493 $889,628,469 $868,055,897 $193,634,596 $193,634,596
$1,083,263,065 $1,061,690,493

$1,065,469,284 $871,834,688 $193,634,596
$1,065,469,284

$1,068,838,133 $875,203,537 $193,634,596
$1,068,838,133

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

378.1 Transfer funds for debt service from GO Bonds New to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds

$77,529,318 $17,440,000

$77,529,318 $17,440,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,969,318 $94,969,318

378.2 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings from rates received with the bond sale.

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

State General Funds 378.3 Increase funds to meet debt service requirements. State Motor Fuel Funds

($152,867,951) ($148,684,883) ($148,684,883) ($148,684,883)

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

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378.4 Increase funds.

State General Funds

$1,579,625

$0

$0

$0

378.5 Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance from FY2010 (HB119) for science equipment.

State General Funds

($697,800)

($697,800)

($697,800)

($697,800)

378.6 Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia from FY2010 (HB119) for equipment.

State General Funds

($127,930)

($127,930)

($127,930)

($127,930)

378.7 Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Park and Ride lot construction.

State General Funds

($335,960)

($335,960)

($335,960)

($335,960)

378.8 Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Xpress bus purchases.

State General Funds

($1,521,920) ($1,521,920) ($1,521,920) ($1,521,920)

378.9 Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Community Health from FY2011 (HB948) for major repairs and renovations.

State General Funds

($87,200)

($87,200)

($87,200)

($87,200)

378.10 Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,051,643) ($1,051,643) ($1,051,643)

378.11 Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($572,808)

($572,808)

($572,808)

378.12 Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

State General Funds

($674,897)

($674,897)

($674,897)

378.13 Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($277,647)

($277,647)

($277,647)

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378.14 Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY2008 (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

State General Funds

($375,760)

($375,760)

($375,760)

378.15 Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY2008 (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($413,336)

($413,336)

($413,336)

378.16 Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,458,205) ($1,458,205) ($1,458,205)

378.17 Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($87,962)

($87,962)

($87,962)

378.18 Decrease funds for debt service.

State General Funds

($22,715,037) ($22,715,037) ($22,715,037)

378.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)
$1,021,388,185 $996,364,333 $996,364,333 $827,753,589 $802,729,737 $802,729,737 $193,634,596 $193,634,596 $193,634,596
$1,021,388,185 $996,364,333 $996,364,333

$996,364,333 $802,729,737 $193,634,596 $996,364,333

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

379.1 Transfer funds for debt service to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318
($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318
($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

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Total Debt Service 10 year at 5.27%
State General Funds 20 year at 5.75%
State General Funds 20 year at 6.75%
State General Funds 5 year at 5%
State General Funds Total Debt Service
State General Funds
Total Principal Amount 10 year at 5.27%
State General Funds 20 year at 5.75%
State General Funds 20 year at 6.75%
State General Funds 5 year at 5%

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,673,600

$22,715,672 $27,909,452 $32,473,643 $32,382,372

$18,101,448 $17,214,803 $17,214,803 $19,531,728

$17,777,760 $16,921,905 $16,136,505 $16,886,100

$61,874,880 $65,326,160 $69,104,951 $72,473,800

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $28,000,000 $265,370,000 $326,045,000 $379,365,000 $377,995,000 $195,480,000 $185,905,000 $185,905,000 $195,905,000

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State General Funds Total Principal
State General Funds

$76,960,000 $73,255,000 $69,855,000 $73,100,000 $562,810,000 $610,205,000 $660,125,000 $675,000,000

379.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Corrections, Department of

379.101 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and equipment replacement statewide.

From State General Funds, $2,310,000 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

$10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

Corrections, Department of

379.102 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund facility improvements and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $342,400 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

$4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

Corrections, Department of
379.103 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $3,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund security and life safety improvements at facilities statewide. From State General Funds, $299,600 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,

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both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$299,600

$299,600

$299,600

$299,600

Defense, Department of

379.111 BOND: National Guard Armories: $3,965,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide state match to design and construct the Lorenzo

Benn Armory in Atlanta.

From State General Funds, $339,404 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

$3,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$339,404

$339,404

$339,404

$339,404

Defense, Department of

379.112 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $750,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $173,250 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

$750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$173,250

$173,250

$173,250

$173,250

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.121 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $145,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $33,495 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$33,495

$33,495

$33,495

$33,495

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Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.122 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $420,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase crime scene investigative equipment.

From State General Funds, $97,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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

$420,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$97,020

$97,020

$97,020

$97,020

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.123 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $1,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase an FCC narrow band compliant Law Enforcement Dispatch

and Communication System.

From State General Funds, $346,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$669,900

$669,900

$346,500

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.131 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $3,285,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and purchase equipment for facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $758,835 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

$3,285,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$863,940

$863,940

$863,940

$758,835

Juvenile Justice, Department of
379.132 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $4,220,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund improvements and renovations at facilities statewide. From State General Funds, $361,232 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,

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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

$4,220,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$361,232

$361,232

$361,232

$361,232

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.133 BOND: Macon Regional Youth Detention Center: $120,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Design the Macon Administration and

Multipurpose building.

From State General Funds, $27,720 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

$120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$27,720

$27,720

$27,720

$27,720

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.134 BOND: Eastman Youth Development Campus: $1,515,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Eastman YDC Unit Support

additions.

From State General Funds, $129,684 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

$1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$129,684

$129,684

$129,684

$129,684

Public Safety, Department of
379.141 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major facility repairs and renovations. (H and
S:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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

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$1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$85,600

$85,600

$85,600

Public Safety, Department of

379.142 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase 200 law enforcement pursuit vehicles. (S:Purchase 100 law

enforcement pursuit vehicles)

From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Public Safety 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

$5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,155,000

$577,500

$1,155,000

Community Affairs, Department of

379.191 BOND: Reservoirs: $25,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund reservoirs statewide. (S and CC:Fund new reservoirs and expand

existing reservoirs statewide)

From State General Funds, $2,140,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Community Affairs 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 $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.201 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $23,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Capitalize the State Funded Water and Sewer

Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $1,968,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $23,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

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Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.202 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match for the federal Clean Water

State Revolving Fund Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.203 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $20,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund reservoir development. (S and CC:Fund new

and existing reservoir development)

From State General Funds, $1,776,200 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $20,750,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.204 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match for the federal Drinking Water

State Revolving Fund Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Economic Development, Department of

379.211 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $1,265,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund renovations and upgrades at Building A.

From State General Funds, $108,284 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Economic Development 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 $1,265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$108,284

$108,284

$108,284

$108,284

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Economic Development, Department of

379.212 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund an expanded parking facility and related

improvements.

From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Economic Development 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$428,000

$428,000

$454,000

Ports Authority, Georgia

379.221 BOND: Ports Authority: $32,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match to federal funds for the Savannah Harbor

Deepening Project.

From State General Funds, $2,739,200 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 therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$32,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

Transportation, Department of

379.231 BOND: Rail Lines: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the McIntyre Passing Siding Project. (S:Fund the McIntyre Passing

Siding, Vidalia-Swainsboro, Valdosta-Willacoochee, and Heart of Georgia Infrastructure projects)(CC:Fund the McIntyre Passing Siding,

Vidalia-Swainsboro, Valdosta-Willacoochee, Heart of Georgia Infrastructure, Dawson, and Ogeechee River Crossing projects)

From State General Funds, $513,600 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

$6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$128,400

$385,200

$513,600

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Education, Department of

379.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $44,120,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school

construction. (S:Include $2,000,000 for Clarkdale Elementary)

From State General Funds, $4,398,764 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $44,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,085,512

$4,085,512

$4,085,512

$4,398,764

Education, Department of

379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $21,820,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth for local school

construction. (H and S:Recommend funding at the $40 million entitlement level and provide $21,820,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $2,175,454 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $21,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,907,177

$2,020,532

$2,020,532

$2,175,454

Education, Department of

379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $118,650,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school

construction.

From State General Funds, $11,829,405 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $118,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$10,986,990 $10,986,990 $10,986,990 $11,829,405

Education, Department of

379.304 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,315,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth for local school

construction.

From State General Funds, $131,105 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities

for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

through the issuance of not more than $1,315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$121,769

$121,769

$121,769

$131,105

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Education, Department of

379.305 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $8,895,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase vocational equipment statewide. (H and S:Provide $1,388,750

in 5-year bonds for equipment for Agriculture Education Programs and $7,506,250 in 5-year bonds for Career and Technical Education

Programs)

From State General Funds, $2,054,745 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of 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

$8,895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

Education, Department of

379.306 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

charter schools statewide. (H and S:Provide $10,000,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $997,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities

for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,284,000

$856,000

$856,000

$997,000

Education, Department of

379.307 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $2,075,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund facility repairs and improvements at state schools. (H and

CC:Provide $2,075,000 in 20-year bonds)(S:Provide $1,335,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $177,620 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities

for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

through the issuance of not more than $2,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$308,385

$177,620

$114,276

$177,620

Education, Department of
379.308 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $25,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.27%: Purchase 657 school buses statewide. (H and S:Provide
$25,000,000 in 10-year bonds for 328 buses statewide)
From State General Funds, $3,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education 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

$25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

Building Authority, Georgia
379.411 BOND: State Capitol: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Repair Capitol Building steps.

State General Funds

$85,600

$85,600

$0

$0

Building Authority, Georgia
379.412 BOND: GBA Parking Facilities: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the South Parking Deck in Atlanta.

State General Funds

$64,200

$0

$0

Revenue, Department of

379.421 BOND: Tax System: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Complete implementation of the Integrated Tax System.

From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Revenue 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

$3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$693,000

$693,000

$693,000

$693,000

Revenue, Department of

379.422 BOND: Tax System: $800,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase OPEX scanning machines and shredders.

From State General Funds, $184,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Revenue 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

$800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$184,800

$184,800

$184,800

$184,800

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

379.501 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $3,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and equipment replacement statewide. (H and

S:Provide $3,100,000 in 5-year bonds as revised by the Governor)

From State General Funds, $716,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 $3,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$808,500

$716,100

$716,100

$716,100

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

379.502 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund construction and renovation projects statewide. (H and

S:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds as revised by the Governor)

From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 240 months.

State General Funds

$469,944

$85,600

$85,600

$85,600

Community Health, Department of

379.511 BOND: Community Health Multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Implement a new eligibility system.

From State General Funds, $2,310,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Community Health 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

Public Health, Department of
379.512 BOND: Public Health Multi-Projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund facility repairs statewide. From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Department of Public Health 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

Veterans Service, Department of

379.521 BOND: Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Milledgeville: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase furniture and equipment for C-

Wing Alzheimer's Patient Care Unit.

From State General Funds, $115,500 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.601 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan College: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Academic Sciences Building.

From State General Funds, $231,000 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$231,000

$231,000

$231,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.602 BOND: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: $3,250,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct renovations for the Historic Lewis
and Herring Halls.
From State General Funds, $278,200 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,

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equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $3,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$278,200

$278,200

$278,200

$278,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.603 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $4,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Infrastructure-Eco Commons Area A.

From State General Funds, $359,520 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 $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$359,520

$359,520

$359,520

$359,520

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.604 BOND: University of West Georgia: $16,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Nursing Building.

From State General Funds, $1,412,400 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 $16,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.605 BOND: Valdosta State University: $7,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct initial phase of the Health Science Building.

(H:Provide $3,900,000 in 20-year bonds)(S and CC:Provide $7,800,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $667,680 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 $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$428,000

$333,840

$667,680

$667,680

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.606 BOND: Regents: $45,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $3,852,000 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 $45,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

$3,852,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.607 BOND: College of Coastal Georgia: $7,600,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct the Teacher Education and Learning

Center.

From State General Funds, $650,560 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 $7,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$650,560

$650,560

$650,560

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.608 BOND: Kennesaw State University: $18,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund infrastructure expansion and design and construct an

Education Classroom Facility.

From State General Funds, $1,540,800 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 $18,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$770,400

$1,369,600

$1,540,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.609 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Allied Health Building.

State General Funds

$171,200

$85,600

$0

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.610 BOND: University of Georgia: $3,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Science Learning Center.

From State General Funds, $273,920 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 $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$273,920

$256,800

$273,920

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.611 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $21,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Biology Building.

From State General Funds, $1,797,600 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 $21,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$770,400

$1,797,600

$1,797,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.612 BOND: Georgia Southwestern State University: $7,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Health and Human Sciences

Building.

From State General Funds, $667,680 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 $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$667,680

$667,680

$667,680

Economic Development, Department of
379.613 BOND: Georgia Research Alliance: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment and fund R&D infrastructure. From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

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facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,155,000

$231,000

$693,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.614 BOND: Rock Eagle 4-H Facility: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations. (CC:Fund construction)

From State General Funds, $214,000 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$214,000

$214,000

$214,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.615 BOND: Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations

statewide.

From State General Funds, $342,400 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.616 BOND: Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Provide funds for equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $231,000 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$231,000

$231,000

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.617 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Provide funds for a digital textbook initiative.

State General Funds

$115,500

$0

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.618 BOND: Clayton State University: $9,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct a new science building. (CC:Construct initial

phase)

From State General Funds, $847,440 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 $9,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$847,440

$847,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.619 BOND: South Georgia College: $1,200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund the utility loop infrastructure project.

From State General Funds, $277,200 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 $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$138,600

$277,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.620 BOND: Armstrong Atlantic State University: $2,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at Gamble

Hall.

From State General Funds, $235,400 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 $2,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$235,400

$235,400

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.621 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct phase II of the Academic Science Building.

State General Funds

$89,880

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.622 BOND: North Georgia College and State University: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the North Georgia College and State

University Campus in Forsyth County.

From State General Funds, $693,000 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$693,000

$693,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.623 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $4,895,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at Ennis

Hall.

From State General Funds, $419,012 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 $4,895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$389,480

$419,012

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.624 BOND: Dalton College: $8,075,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct an Academic Building. (CC:Construct initial phase)

From State General Funds, $691,220 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 $8,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$691,220

$691,220

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.625 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $7,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide funds for campus wide construction.

From State General Funds, $607,760 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 $7,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$303,880

$607,760

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.626 BOND: Georgia Highlands College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building at the Cartersville Campus.

State General Funds

$94,160

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.627 BOND: Bainbridge College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building.

State General Funds

$68,480

$0

Technical College System of Georgia

379.651 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major facility repairs and renovations.

From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

Technical College System of Georgia
379.652 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace obsolete equipment. (H and S:Provide
$5,000,000 in 5-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

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facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,732,500

$1,155,000

$1,155,000

$1,155,000

Technical College System of Georgia

379.653 BOND: Moultrie Technical College: $1,615,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Allied Health Building.

From State General Funds, $373,065 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $1,615,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$373,065

$373,065

$373,065

$373,065

Technical College System of Georgia

379.654 BOND: Sandersville Technical College: $1,740,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Health Sciences and Business Development

Center.

From State General Funds, $401,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $1,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$401,940

$401,940

$401,940

$401,940

Technical College System of Georgia

379.655 BOND: Central Georgia Technical College: $2,940,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Center for Health Sciences.

From State General Funds, $679,140 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $2,940,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$679,140

$679,140

$679,140

$679,140

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Technical College System of Georgia
379.656 BOND: Northwestern Technical College: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Catoosa County campus. (H and
S:Delay funding until FY2013 as revised by the Governor)

State General Funds

$438,900

$0

$0

$0

Technical College System of Georgia
379.657 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Classroom Building and Truck Driving
Range. (H and S:Delay funding until FY2013 as revised by the Governor)

State General Funds

$570,570

$0

$0

$0

Technical College System of Georgia

379.658 BOND: Southern Crescent Technical College: $5,465,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct the Classroom Building.

From State General Funds, $467,804 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $5,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$467,804

$467,804

$467,804

$467,804

Technical College System of Georgia

379.659 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide funds for construction, renovation or

equipment for Career Academies.

From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

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Technical College System of Georgia

379.660 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $1,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building.

From State General Funds, $102,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$102,720

$0

$102,720

Technical College System of Georgia

379.661 BOND: Lanier Technical College: $2,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Public Safety/Allied Health and Economic

Development Building.

From State General Funds, $188,320 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $2,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$188,320

$188,320

$188,320

Technical College System of Georgia

379.662 BOND: Southeastern Technical College: $590,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Health Services/Library.

From State General Funds, $50,504 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Technical College 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

$590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$50,504

$50,504

$50,504

Technical College System of Georgia
379.663 BOND: Gwinnett Technical College: $3,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Gwinnett Technical College - North Fulton
Campus in Johns Creek.
From State General Funds, $256,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Technical College 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$256,800

$0

$256,800

Technical College System of Georgia

379.664 BOND: Ogeechee Technical College: $730,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Natural Resources building.

From State General Funds, $62,488 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Technical College 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

$730,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$62,145

$62,488

Technical College System of Georgia

379.665 BOND: North Georgia Technical College: $3,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Expand the Health Classroom building on the

Currahee Campus.

From State General Funds, $273,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$273,920

Technical College System of Georgia
379.666 BOND: Middle Georgia Technical College: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Health Services Center. From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College 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

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$1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$85,600

Technical College System of Georgia

379.667 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.27%: Provide funds for the purchase and maintenance of

CDL vehicles.

From State General Funds, $131,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$131,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.681 BOND: Twiggs County Public Library: $1,150,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Middle

Georgia Regional Library System.

From State General Funds, $98,440 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Twiggs County Public

Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $1,150,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$98,440

$0

$49,220

$98,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.682 BOND: Royston Public Library: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Athens Regional Library
System.

State General Funds

$54,270

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.683 BOND: Milner Public Library: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Flint River Regional
Library System.

State General Funds

$29,960

$0

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Forestry Commission, State

379.701 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $3,200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace firefighting equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $739,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the State 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

$3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$739,200

$739,200

$739,200

$739,200

Forestry Commission, State

379.702 BOND: Forestry Buildings: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide. (H and

S:Provide $2,500,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the State 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

$2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$577,500

$214,000

$214,000

$214,000

Natural Resources, Department of

379.711 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $890,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Complete law enforcement dispatch and communication system for the

Wildlife Resources Division to comply with Federal Communications Commission requirements.

From State General Funds, $205,590 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 $890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$205,590

$205,590

$205,590

$205,590

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Natural Resources, Department of

379.712 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $7,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities and infrastructure

statewide. (H:Provide $5,000,000 in 20-year bonds)(S and CC:Provide $7,500,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $642,000 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,501,500

$428,000

$642,000

$642,000

Natural Resources, Department of

379.713 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace law enforcement vehicles.

From State General Funds, $115,500 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

Agriculture, Department of

379.714 BOND: Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Retrofit horse barn and cover existing

practice ring.

From State General Funds, $94,160 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

$1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$94,160

$94,160

$94,160

$94,160

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Soil and Water Conservation Commission

379.731 BOND: Soil & Water Conservation Watershed: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Rehabilitate USDA flood control watershed

structures to bring them into compliance with Georgia's Safe Dams Act.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation 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 $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Agriculture, Department of

379.741 BOND: State Farmers' Markets: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations.

From State General Funds, $214,000 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

$2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$214,000

$107,000

$214,000

Administrative Services, Department of

379.750 BOND: Georgia Aviation Authority: $2,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.27%: Provide funds for the purchase of aircraft.

From State General Funds, $262,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Administrative Services 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 120 months.

State General Funds

$262,400

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Section 52: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated

Section 53: Refunds 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 54: Leases 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 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. For authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 51, the indented, bold-faced paragraphs following each Bond number are the lowest level of detail and constitute appropriations in accordance with Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III(a)(1) of the Georgia Constitution. The caption above the Bond number, the light-faced text immediately following the Bond number before the bold-faced text, and the lightfaced after the bold-faced text are information only.

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Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the rightmost column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 52, 53, 54, and 56 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.

Section 56: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.

Section 57: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 58: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed.

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Senator Hill of the 4th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 78.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 6; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 78.

At 5:56 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 6:30 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m. the President of the Senate called the Senate to order.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 90. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain

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conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.
The Senate State Institutions and Property Committee offered the following substitute to HB 90:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; 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. Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, is amended by revising Code Section 12-3-76, relating to use of heritage preserves, as follows:
"12-3-76. (a) Heritage preserves shall be held by the state in trust for the benefit of the present and future generations of the people of the State of Georgia. Each heritage preserve shall be put to the designated use or uses which confer the best and most important benefit to the public. Heritage preserves shall not be put to any use other than the dedicated use or uses except pursuant to the following procedure:
(1) A state agency, department, or authority with a direct interest in the use of a heritage preserve must submit in writing a petition to the board that an imperative and unavoidable necessity for such other use exists; (2) Upon receipt of such petition, the board shall give public hearing thereon in the county or counties in which the heritage preserve is located; (3) The board shall consider fully all testimony relative to the proposed use and submit a recommendation to the General Assembly; and (4) The General Assembly may then determine if such use is in the public interest and may by statute approve such other use of the heritage preserve. (b) The State of Georgia and the Department of Natural Resources may convey fee simple title in a property dedicated as a heritage preserve under Code Section 12-3-75 for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission to a willing county or local government pursuant to the following procedures: (1) The department shall submit a request in writing to the board to remove the

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heritage preserve dedication from the property and to convey the property to the county or local government, subject to the grant of a perpetual conservation easement to the State of Georgia and the department that is consistent with the best and most important uses established in the written recommendation and approval of the Governor dedicating the property as a heritage preserve and the conservation values identified by the department, as well as any other restrictions applicable to the property; (2) The board shall make a determination, after a public hearing, that the removal of the heritage preserve dedication from the property and its conveyance to the county or local government subject to a conservation easement is in the best interest of the State of Georgia; (3) The conveyance is approved by the General Assembly and the State Properties Commission; and (4) The department shall file with the Secretary of State and the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county or counties in which the property is located a notice of the removal of the heritage preserve dedication simultaneously with the recordation of the conservation easement in the real property records of the county or counties in which the property is located. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to give county or local governments the authority to assign their interests in property conveyed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section to a private individual or entity. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to compel a county or local government to accept conveyance of a heritage preserve, and no conveyance shall take place without the approval of the local governing authority. (e) In the event that a county or local government that is in receipt of property pursuant to this Code section determines that it is in the best interest of the county or local government, fee simple title to the property may, if approved by the department and the State Properties Commission, revert to the State of Georgia."
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 Ligon of the 3rd offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee substitute to HB 90 (LC 35 2254S) by inserting immediately after "To" on line 1 the following: provide certain requirements related to the authorization of this state to transfer its interest, sovereignty, or jurisdiction in certain property; to

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By inserting after "conditions;" on line 4 the following: to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, so as to provide the sole procedure for ceding sovereignty and jurisdiction of this state over real property; to provide for exceptions;
By inserting between lines 57 and 58 the following: SECTION 1A.
Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-2-29. (a) The sole procedure for ceding sovereignty and any jurisdiction of this state over real property within the limits of her boundaries to any state, territory, nation, or sovereignty other than to the United States shall be by express approval of the General Assembly by resolution approved by two-thirds of the members elected to each house. (b) This Code section shall not be applicable to the lease or conveyance of property to a foreign sovereignty which has diplomatic relations with the United States for use as an embassy or consulate."

Senator Ligon of the 3rd offered the following amendment #1a to the Ligon amendment #1 to the committee subsititute:
Amend amendment #1 to the Senate substitute to HB 90 by
deleting the word "house" at the end of line 18 and inserting the word "chamber"

Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that his amendment #1 to the committee substitute be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Ligon amendment #1 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.

The Ligon amendment #1a to the Ligon amendment #1 was moot.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel

Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Brown Y Bulloch
Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert
Crosby Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath Henson
Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L James Y Jeffares Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0.

HB 90, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 95. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Knight of the 126th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 revise and change certain provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tolleson 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch
Butler

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh
Seay

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Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Y Shafer Sims
Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. HB 95, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Balfour of the 9th

Staton of the 18th

HB 101. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th and Holt of the 112th:

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 provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.

The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to HB 101:

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 provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to provide for the operation of motor vehicles and bicycles on

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roadways with bicycle lanes; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to remove obsolete provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (6.1) and (6.2) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(6.1) 'Bicycle lane' means a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, pavement markings, or signage for the exclusive or preferential use of persons operating bicycles. Bicycle lanes shall at a minimum, unless impracticable, be required to meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. (6.2) 'Bicycle path' means a right of way under the jurisdiction and control of this state or a local political subdivision thereof designated for use by bicycle riders. (6.2)(6.3) 'Bicycle trailer' means every device pulled by a bicycle and designed by the manufacturer of such device to carry human passengers."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Article 3 of Chapter 6, relating to driving on the right side of the roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-6-55. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter relating to operating a vehicle on a roadway, where a bicycle lane is provided on the roadway, the operator of a motor vehicle shall yield to a person operating a bicycle in a bicycle lane."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Part 1 of Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to bicycles and play vehicles, as follows:
"40-6-290. The provisions of this part applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon a highway, upon a bicycle lane, or upon any bicycle path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated in this part.
40-6-291. (a) The provisions of this chapter that apply to vehicles, but not exclusively to motor vehicles, shall apply to bicycles, except as provided in this Code section and except that

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the penalties prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-6-390, subsection (c) of Code Section 40-6-391, and subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-393 shall not apply to persons riding bicycles. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 40-6-50, any person operating a bicycle may ride upon a paved shoulder; provided, however, that such person shall not be required to ride upon a paved shoulder. (c) Any person operating a bicycle may signal a right turn with his or her right arm and hand extended horizontally or with his or her left hand and arm extended upward.
40-6-292. (a) A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto and shall allow no person to ride upon the handlebars. (b) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (c) No person shall transport a child under the age of one year as a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, roadway, bicycle path, bicycle lane, or sidewalk; provided, however, that a child under the age of one year may be transported on a bicycle trailer or in an infant sling so long as such child is seated in the bicycle trailer or carried in an infant sling according to the bicycle trailer's or infant sling's manufacturer's instructions, and the bicycle trailer is properly affixed to the bicycle according to the bicycle trailer's manufacturer's instructions or the infant sling is properly worn by the rider of the bicycle according to the infant sling's manufacturer's instructions and such child transported in a bicycle trailer or infant sling is wearing a bicycle helmet as required under paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 40-6-296. (d) No child between the ages of one year and four years shall ride as a passenger on a bicycle or bicycle trailer or be transported in an infant sling unless the child is securely seated in a child passenger bicycle seat, bicycle trailer, or infant sling according to the child passenger bicycle seat's, bicycle trailer's, or infant sling's manufacturer's instructions and the child passenger seat or bicycle trailer is properly affixed to the bicycle according to the child passenger bicycle seat's or bicycle trailer's manufacturer's instructions or the infant sling is worn according to the infant sling's manufacturer's instructions. (e) Violation of subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section shall not constitute negligence per se nor contributory negligence per se or be considered evidence of negligence or liability. (f) No person under the age of 16 years failing to comply with subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section may shall be fined or imprisoned.
40-6-293. No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway.

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40-6-294. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'hazards to safe cycling' includes, but shall not be limited to, surface debris, rough pavement, drain grates which are parallel to the side of the roadway, parked or stopped vehicles, potentially opening car doors, or any other objects which threaten the safety of a person operating a bicycle. (b) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, except when turning:
(1) Turning left or avoiding; (2) Avoiding hazards to safe cycling, when the; (3) The lane is too narrow to share safely with a motor vehicle, when traveling; (4) Traveling at the same speed as traffic, or while exercising; (5) Exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction; or (6) There is a right turn only lane and the person operating the bicycle is not turning right; provided, however, that every person operating a bicycle away from the right side of the roadway shall exercise reasonable care and shall give due consideration to the other applicable rules of the road. As used in this subsection, the term 'hazards to safe cycling' includes, but is not limited to, surface debris, rough pavement, drain grates which are parallel to the side of the roadway, parked or stopped vehicles, potentially opening car doors, or any other objects which threaten the safety of a person operating a bicycle. (b)(c) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, or when a special event permit issued by a local governing authority permits riding more than two abreast. (c)(d) Whenever a usable bicycle path has been provided adjacent to a roadway and designated for the exclusive use of bicycle riders, then the appropriate governing authority may require that bicycle riders use such bicycle path and not use those sections of the roadway so specified by such local governing authority. The governing authority may be petitioned to remove restrictions upon demonstration that the bicycle path has become inadequate due to capacity, maintenance, or other causes. (d)(e) Bicycle paths Paths subject to the provisions of subsection (c) (d) of this Code section shall at a minimum be required to meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and such bicycle paths shall provide accessibility to destinations equivalent to the use of the roadway. (f) Any person operating a bicycle in a bicycle lane shall ride in the same direction as traffic on the roadway. (e)(g) Electric assisted bicycles as defined in Code Section 40-1-1 may be operated on bicycle paths.

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40-6-295. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or other article which prevents him or her from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
40-6-296. (a) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a light on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the front and with a light on the back which shall emit a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Department of Public Safety which shall be light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlights on a motor vehicle. A light emitting a red light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. Any bicycle equipped with a red reflector on the rear that is approved by the Department of Public Safety shall not be required to have a light on the rear of the bicycle. (b) Every bicycle sold or operated shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level pavement. (c) No bicycle shall be equipped or operated while equipped with a set of handlebars so raised that the operator must elevate his or her hands above his the operator's shoulders in order to grasp the normal steering grip area. (d) No bicycle shall be equipped, modified, or altered in such a way as to cause the pedal in its lowermost position to be more than 12 inches above the ground, nor shall any bicycle be operated if so equipped.
(e)(1) No person under the age of 16 years shall operate or be a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, bicycle path, bicycle lane, or sidewalk under the jurisdiction or control of this state or any local political subdivision thereof without wearing a bicycle helmet. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term 'bicycle helmet' means a piece of protective headgear which meets or exceeds the impact standards for bicycle helmets set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Foundation. (3) For the purposes of this subsection, a person shall be deemed to wear a bicycle helmet only if a bicycle helmet of good fit is fastened securely upon the such person's head with the straps of the such bicycle helmet. (4) No bicycle without an accompanying protective bicycle helmet shall be rented or leased to or for the use of any person under the age of 16 years unless that person is in possession of a bicycle helmet at the time of the rental or lease. (5) Violation of any provision of this subsection shall not constitute negligence per se nor contributory negligence per se or be considered evidence of negligence or liability. (6) No person under the age of 16 failing to comply with any provision of this subsection may shall be fined or imprisoned.

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40-6-297. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell a new bicycle or a pedal for use on a bicycle unless the pedals on such bicycle or such pedals are equipped with reflectors of a type approved by the Department of Public Safety. The reflector on each pedal shall be so designed and situated as to be visible from the front and rear of the bicycle during darkness from a distance of 200 feet. The commissioner of public safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations and establish standards for such reflectors. (b) This Code section shall not apply to any bicycle purchased prior to July 1, 1972, by a retailer for the purpose of resale.
40-6-298. (a) It is shall be a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this part. (b) The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this part.
40-6-299. 40-6-298. The Board of Public Safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry this part into effect and is authorized to establish regulations for any additional safety equipment or standards it shall require for bicycles."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th and Grant of the 25th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Committee on Public Safety substitute to HB 101 (LC 29 4785S) by inserting after "lanes" on line 4 the following: a safe distance between such motor vehicles and bicycles when such vehicles are passing a bicycle;
By deleting lines 27 through 28 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: the roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
By deleting the quotation marks at the end of line 32 and inserting between lines 32 and 33 the following:
40-6-56. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'safe distance' means not less than three feet. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, when feasible, the operator of a motor vehicle, when overtaking and passing a bicycle that is proceeding in the same direction on the roadway, shall leave a safe distance between such vehicle and the bicycle and shall maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle."

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers E Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 4.

HB 101, 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 substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

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SB 160.

By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 177.

By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Butterworth of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; 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 163.

By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Millar of the 40th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.
HB 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation

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requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Williams of the 19th.
The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 117:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Indigent Care Trust Fund, so as to establish a segregated account within the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax revenue and taxation, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to change and provide definitions and to thereby provide for sales tax upon certain health care 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. Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 31, relating to the Indigent Care Trust Fund, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-8-152.1. (a) There is established within the trust fund a segregated account for revenues raised through the sales tax on charges defined in subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2. All such revenues shall be credited to the segregated account within the trust fund and shall be invested in the same manner as authorized for investing other moneys in the state treasury. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the General Assembly is authorized to appropriate as state funds to the department for use in any fiscal year all revenues dedicated and deposited into the segregated account. Such appropriations shall be authorized to be made for the sole purpose of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments. Any appropriation from the segregated account for any purpose other than such medical assistance payments shall be void. (c) Revenues appropriated to the department pursuant to this Code section shall be used to match federal funds that are available for the purpose for which such trust funds have been appropriated. (d) Appropriations from the segregated account to the department shall not lapse to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. (e) If the centers for medicare and medicaid services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services determines that the taxation of charges described in

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subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2 constitutes an impermissible health care-related tax under section 1903(w) of the 'Social Security Act,' 49 Stat. 620 (1935), 42 U.S.C. 1396b(w), as amended, and regulations adopted thereunder, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Health shall notify the tax commissioner of that determination and the charges described in subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2 shall not constitute sales for purposes of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48. (f) This Code Section shall stand repealed on June 30, 2014."
SECTION 2. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-128, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) The person or entity identified as the seller on the settlement statement shall be considered the seller for all purposes regarding this Code section, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering to the buyer or transferee all forms or other documents incident to determining the appropriate amount of tax to be withheld or the appropriate amount exempt from withholding requirements."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2, relating to definitions applicable to sales and use tax, by deleting "or" at the end of subparagraph (F), by replacing the period with "; or" at the end of subparagraph (G), and by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(H) Charges made for primary care services, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, nursing homecare services, home health services, and ancillary services by a person upon a referral from a SOURCE Case Management Provider. The tax imposed by this paragraph shall apply only to the services provided that were the subject of a referral from a SOURCE Case Management Provider. This subparagraph shall stand repealed on June 30, 2014."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in said Code section by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(30.1) 'Referral from a SOURCE Case Management Provider' means the authorization of, arrangement for, or coordination of primary care, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, nursing home care, home health services, or ancillary services by a SOURCE Case Management Provider within the scope of the SOURCE Case Management Provider's responsibilities in the Section 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver Program." "(34.1) 'SOURCE Case Management Provider' means an entity that has successfully completed the Georgia Medicaid Enhanced Case Management Application and

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enrollment process, including any related required training, and has entered into a contract with the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to provide the enhanced primary care case management services specified in the Section 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver Program."
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.
Senators Willliams of the 19th and Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Finance Committee substitute to HB 117 (LC 21 1277S) by replacing line 7 with the following: sales tax upon certain health care services; to exempt certain health care services from joint sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an
By replacing lines 55 through 59 with the following: "(H) Charges made for services by a person which are the subject of a referral from a SOURCE Case Management Provider. This subparagraph shall stand repealed
By replacing lines 65 through 69 with the following: of, arrangement for, or coordination of long-term care services, including nursing home services by a SOURCE Case Management Provider."
By replacing lines 74 and 75 with the following: provide enhanced case management services."
By redesignating Sections 5 and 6 as Sections 7 and 8, respectively, and by inserting after line 75 the following:
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-82, relating to authorization of counties and municipalities to impose joint sales and use tax, rate, and applicability to sales of motor fuels and food and beverages, as follows:
"48-8-82. When the imposition of a joint county and municipal sales and use tax is authorized according to the procedures provided in this article within a special district, the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district and each qualified municipality located wholly or partially within the special district shall levy a joint sales and use tax at the rate of 1 percent. Except as to rate, the joint tax shall

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correspond to the tax imposed and administered by Article 1 of this chapter. No item or transaction which is not subject to taxation by Article 1 of this chapter shall be subject to the tax levied pursuant to this article, except that the joint tax provided in this article shall be applicable to sales of motor fuels as prepaid local tax as that term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2 and shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients and alcoholic beverages only to the extent provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3; provided, however, that the joint sales and use tax authorized by this article shall not be applicable to retail sales within the meaning of subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-8-110.1, relating to authorization for county special purpose local option sales tax, subjects of taxation, and applicability to sales of motor fuels and food and beverages, by adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(d) The joint sales and use tax authorized by this article shall not be applicable to retail sales within the meaning of subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Williams, Henson amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Bethel of the 54th and Williams of the 19th offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Finance Committee substitute to HB 117 by inserting after "services;" on line 7 the following: to provide for automatic repeal;
By deleting line 39 and inserting the following: (f) This Code section shall stand automatically repealed on the date federal matching funds are no longer available or on June 30, 2014, whichever date is earlier."
By deleting lines 59 and 60 and inserting the following: from a SOURCE Case Management Provider. This Code section shall stand automatically repealed on the date federal matching funds are no longer available or on June 30, 2014, whichever date is earlier."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel, Williams amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour N Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon E Millar N Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey
Rogers N Seabaugh
Seay N Shafer
Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 13.

HB 117, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 129. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Evans of the 40th and Willard of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Stone of the 23rd.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 129:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to change certain provisions relating to property; to allow for subdivision of historic property; to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; 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 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended by revising Code Section 44-10-29, relating to certain changes or uses not prohibited, as follows:
"44-10-29. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on a historic property, which maintenance or repair does not involve a material change in design, material, or outer appearance thereof, nor to prevent any historic property owner from subdividing such property in accordance with local subdivision regulations or from making any use of his or her property not prohibited by other laws, ordinances, or regulations."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"44-14-14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conveyance of real property' shall include a conveyance or other transfer of an interest or estate in real property. (b) A restriction or covenant running with the land applicable to the conveyance of real property that requires a transferee or transferor of real property or the transferee's or transferor's heirs, successors, or assigns to pay a declarant or other person imposing the restriction or covenant on the property or a third party designated by such declarant or other person, or a successor, assignee, or designee of any thereof, a fee in connection with a future transfer of the property shall be prohibited. A restriction or covenant running with the land that violates this Code section or a lien purporting to encumber the land to secure a right under a restriction or covenant running with the land that violates this Code section shall be void and unenforceable. (c) This Code section shall not apply to a restriction or covenant that requires a fee associated with the conveyance of property to be paid to:
(1) An association formed for the purposes of exercising the powers of the association of any condominium created pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of this

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title, the 'Georgia Condominium Act'; (2) A property owners' association formed for the purposes of exercising the powers of the property owners' association pursuant to Article 6 of Chapter 3 of this title, the 'Georgia Property Owners' Association Act'; (3) A property owners' association formed for the purposes of exercising the powers of an association of property owners that has not been formed pursuant to or which has not adopted the provisions of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of this title, the 'Georgia Property Owners' Association Act,' provided that such association shall comply with subsection (d) of Code Section 44-3-232; or (4) A person or entity under the general supervision of the Public Service Commission as provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 46-2-20, provided that the fee is charged for expenses incurred in the administration of ongoing services or rights provided to the property interest conveyed. (d) A conveyance of an interest in real property by gift, devise, nonjudicial or judicial foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, court order, or operation of law shall be exempt from any permissible fees under this Code section."

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.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon E Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 2.

HB 129, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Gloria Butler District 55 420-C State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Ethics State Institutions and Property Urban Affairs Public Safety Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, 2011

Bob Ewing Secretary of the Senate Room 353 State Capitol

Dear Bob:

I, Senator Gloria Butler inadvertently voted NO for HB 129 but my intentions were to vote YES.

Sincerely,

/s/ Gloria Butler, Senator District 55

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HB 133. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Rogers of the 26th, Rynders of the 152nd, Weldon of the 3rd, Knight of the 126th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Heath of the 31st.
The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 133:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-130. (a) If the amount deducted, withheld, or prepaid and credited to a taxpayer against the taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year exceeds such income tax liability by 99 or less, such amount shall not be refunded. (b) If a taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year exceeds the amount deducted, withheld, or prepaid and credited to the taxpayer against such liability for the taxable year by 99 or less, then the amount of such insufficiency on the return shall be waived, the taxpayer shall not be liable for that insufficiency, and no income tax shall be due and payable from the taxpayer for that taxable year."
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, 2011.

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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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

HB 133, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Bethel of the 54th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 145. By Representatives Hatchett of the 143rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th and Watson of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-33-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia

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Physical Therapy Act"; so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Carter of the 1st.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour E Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 2.

HB 145, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 156. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Meadows of the 5th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bearden of the 68th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.

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The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to HB 156:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; 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 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Indemnification shall be paid under this article as follows: (1) In the case of a partial permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management rescue specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, the eligible disabled person may elect payment of $35,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (2) In the case of a partial permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, the eligible person may elect to receive a payment of $12,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (3)(2) In the case of a total permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management rescue specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, the injured person may elect to receive a payment of $75,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; or (4) In the case of a total permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, the eligible person may elect to receive a payment of $25,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (5)(3) In the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, payment shall be

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made to the surviving unremarried spouse or the dependents of the spouse or deceased person as shown in his or her most recent tax return or to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. The surviving unremarried spouse, dependents, or the legal guardian may elect to receive payment in a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; or (6) In the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, payment shall be made to the surviving unremarried spouse or the dependents of the spouse or deceased person as shown in his or her most recent tax return or to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. The surviving unremarried spouse, dependents, or the legal guardian may elect to receive payment in a lump sum payment of $40,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum."
SECTION 2. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the revised indemnification amounts for state highway employees shall be applicable to all incidents involving state highway employees occurring on or after January 1, 2011. (b) The retroactive application of these changes with regard to state highway employees is based on the authority of Ga. Laws 2000, p. 2007, Section 1, adding Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI(g) of the Georgia Constitution.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd and Stoner of the 6th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HB 156 (LC 34 3051S) by inserting after "employees;" on line 4 the following: to honor and provide for state highway safety employees injured or killed in the line of duty; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass, a HERO operator with the Georgia Department of Transportation who was tragically killed in the line of duty;
By inserting between lines 7 and 8 the following: Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, is amended by revising Code Section 40-6-16, relating to procedure for passing stationary authorized emergency vehicles, stationary towing or recovery vehicles, or stationary highway maintenance

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vehicles, by adding a new subsection (a), by redesignating subsections (a) through (c) as subsections (b) through (d), respectively, and by amending the newly designated subsection (d) as follows:
"(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Spencer Pass Law.'" "(c)(d) Violation of subsection (a) (b) or (b) (c) of this Code section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00."

SECTION 1.1.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Seay, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour E Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

HB 156, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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HB 158. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Maxwell of the 17th and England of the 108th:
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 change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Miller of the 49th.
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 158:
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 change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; 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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising subsections (c) and (i) of Code Section 21-2132, relating to filing notice of candidacy, nomination petition, and affidavit, as follows:
"(c) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, all candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan election shall file their notice of candidacy and pay the prescribed qualifying fee by the date prescribed in this subsection in order to be eligible to have their names placed on the nonpartisan election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner:
(1) Each candidate for the office of judge of the superior court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Justice of the Supreme Court, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file a notice of candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June April immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth Monday in June April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; and (2) Each candidate for a county judicial office, a local school board office, or an office of a consolidated government, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or

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her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file notice of candidacy in the office of the superintendent no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June April immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth Monday in June April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays." "(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, for general elections held in the even-numbered year immediately following the official release of the United States decennial census data to the states for the purpose of redistricting of the legislatures and the United States House of Representatives, candidates in such elections shall qualify as provided in this subsection: (1) All candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan election shall file their notice of candidacy and pay the prescribed qualifying fee by the date prescribed in this paragraph in order to be eligible to have their names placed on the nonpartisan election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner:
(A) Each candidate for the office of judge of the superior court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Justice of the Supreme Court, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file a notice of candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July third Wednesday in June immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July third Wednesday in June, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; and (B) Each candidate for a county judicial office, a local school board office, or an office of a consolidated government, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file a notice of candidacy in the office of the superintendent no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July third Wednesday in June immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July third Wednesday in June, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; (2) All political body and independent candidates shall file their notice of candidacy and pay the prescribed qualifying fee by the date prescribed in this paragraph in order to be eligible to have their names placed on the general election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner: (A) Each candidate for federal or state office, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the general election ballot shall file a notice of his or her candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office he or she is seeking, in the office of the Secretary of State no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July; and (B) Each candidate for a county office, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the general election ballot shall file notice of his or her

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candidacy in the office of the superintendent of his or her county no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July; and (3) Candidates required to file nomination petitions under subsection (e) of this Code section shall file such petitions not earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in July immediately prior to the general election and not later than 12:00 Noon on the first Monday in August immediately prior to the general election."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-133, relating to giving notice of intent of write-in candidacy, as follows:
"(a) No person elected on a write-in vote shall be eligible to hold office unless notice of his or her intention of candidacy was filed and published no earlier than January 1 and no later than the Tuesday after the first Monday in September prior to the election for county, state, and federal elections; no later than seven days after the close of the qualifying period for nonpartisan elections in the case of nonpartisan elections for state or county offices; no later than seven days after the close of the municipal qualifying period for municipal elections in the case of a general election; or no later than seven days after the close of the special election qualifying period for a special election by the person to be a write-in candidate or by some other person or group of persons qualified to vote in the subject election, as follows:
(1) In a state general or special election, notice shall be filed with the Secretary of State and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the state; (2) In a general or special election of county officers, notice shall be filed with the superintendent of elections in the county in which he or she is to be a candidate and published in the official organ of the same county; or (3) In a municipal general or special election, notice shall be filed with the superintendent and published in the official gazette of the municipality holding the election."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-138, relating to nonpartisan elections for judicial offices, as follows:
"21-2-138. The names of all candidates who have qualified with the Secretary of State for the office of judge of a superior court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Justice of the Supreme Court of this state and the names of all candidates who have qualified with the election superintendent for the office of judge of a state court shall be placed on the ballot in a nonpartisan election to be held and conducted jointly with the general election primary in each even-numbered year. No candidates for any such office shall be nominated by a political party or by a petition as a candidate of a political body or as an independent candidate. Candidates for any such office shall have their names placed on the nonpartisan portion of each ballot by complying with the requirements

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prescribed in Code Section 21-2-132 specifically related to such nonpartisan candidates and by paying the requisite qualifying fees as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-131. Candidates shall be listed on the official ballot in a nonpartisan election as provided in Code Sections 21-2-284.1 and 21-2-285.1, respectively. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the procedures to be employed in conducting the nonpartisan election of judges of state courts, judges of superior courts, Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Justices of the Supreme Court shall conform as nearly as practicable to the procedures governing general elections; and such general election procedures as are necessary to complete this nonpartisan election process shall be adopted in a manner consistent with such nonpartisan elections."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-139, relating to nonpartisan elections authorization, as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the General Assembly may provide by local Act for the election in nonpartisan elections of candidates to fill county judicial offices, offices of local school boards, and offices of consolidated governments which are filled by the vote of the electors of said county or political subdivision. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the procedures to be employed in such nonpartisan elections shall conform as nearly as practicable to the procedures governing nonpartisan elections as provided in this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the election procedures established by any existing local law which provides for the nonpartisan election of candidates to fill county offices shall conform to the general procedures governing nonpartisan elections as provided in this chapter, and such nonpartisan elections shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter, notwithstanding the provisions of any existing local law. For those offices for which the General Assembly, pursuant to this Code section, provided by local Act for election in nonpartisan primaries and elections, such offices shall no longer require nonpartisan primaries. Such officers shall be elected in nonpartisan elections held and conducted in conjunction with the November general election primary in even-numbered years in accordance with this chapter without a prior nonpartisan primary. Nonpartisan elections for municipal offices shall be conducted on the dates provided in the municipal charter."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-285.1, relating to form of nonpartisan election ballot, as follows:
"21-2-285.1. The names of all candidates for offices which the General Assembly has by general law or local Act provided for election in a nonpartisan election shall be printed on each official election primary ballot; and insofar as practicable such offices to be filled in the nonpartisan election shall be separated from the names of candidates for party

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nomination to other offices by being listed last on each ballot, with the top of that portion of each official election primary ballot relating to the nonpartisan election to have printed in prominent type the words 'OFFICIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION BALLOT.' In addition, there shall be a ballot that contains just the official nonpartisan election ballot available for electors who choose not to vote in a party primary. 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. 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 majority 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 primary runoff in the same manner as prescribed in this Code section for the nonpartisan election and there shall be a separate official nonpartisan election runoff ballot for those electors who do not choose or are not eligible to vote in the general primary runoff. 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 majority 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 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 21-2325, relating to form of ballot labels generally, as follows:
"(g) The names of all candidates of a party or body shall appear in the same row or column, and no other names shall appear in the same row or column. The names of candidates and independent candidates shall be arranged under or opposite the title of the office for which they are candidates and shall appear in the order prescribed by subsection (c) and the second sentence of subsection (e) of Code Section 21-2-285. The rows or columns occupied by the names of the candidates of political parties and bodies shall be arranged according to the priority prescribed by subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-285. When voting machines are used on which the titles of offices are arranged horizontally, the names of all candidates for the same office shall appear within the same vertical lines. The names of all candidates in a nonpartisan election held in conjunction with a general election shall appear on a separate portion of the voting

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machine in the form and arrangement prescribed in Code Section 21-2-285.1 insofar as practicable. At the top of the separate portion shall be printed in prominent type the words 'OFFICIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION BALLOT.' (h) In primaries, the ballot labels containing the names of candidates seeking nomination by a political party shall be segregated on the face of the machine in adjacent rows or columns by parties, the priority of such political parties on the ballot labels to be determined in the order prescribed by subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2285. If a nonpartisan election is being held in conjunction with a partisan primary, each partisan ballot label shall be clearly marked to indicate that the elector may vote in the nonpartisan election also. In nonpartisan elections, the ballot labels shall include a separate portion for the names of candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan election and the heading and arrangement of such candidates shall be as prescribed by Code Section 21-2-284.1 21-2-285.1 insofar as practicable. At the top of the separate portion shall be printed in prominent type the words 'OFFICIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION BALLOT.'"

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour E Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn

Y Grant N Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 4. HB 158, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 162. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Willard of the 49th, Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 158th, Greene of the 149th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender registration review board, so as to provide that persons who are required to register on the state sexual offender registry are prohibited from photographing a minor without the permission of the minor's parent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Stone of the 23rd.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour E Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

HB 162, 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 Bills of the Senate:

SB 80.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 112.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Rogers of the 21st, Carter of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 172.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for

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such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

SB 38.

By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Millar of the 40th:

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 authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 167. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.

Senator McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 167 (LC 21 1151S) by inserting on line 12 after "33-30-1" the following: , relating to the definition of "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association,"
By substituting on line 32 "of Code Section" with "of said Code Section".

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the McKoon amendment #1 was adopted.

Senators Rogers of the 21st and Chance of the 16th offered the following amendment #2:

Amend HB 167 by reinstating the stricken language on lines 92 thru 95

removing new language beginning with "An" on line 95 thru "insurance" on line 101

reinstating the stricken language on lines 136 thru 138

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator McKoon of the 29th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 14, nays 32, and the Rogers, Chance amendment #2 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:

Y Albers N Balfour E Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 9.
HB 167, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 197. By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th, Mitchell of the 88th, Horne of the 71st and Hembree of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Ginn of the 47th.
The Senate State Institutions and Property Committee offered the following substitute to HB 197:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on medical charges for providing emergency medical care services to certain persons in custody; 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. Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"42-4-15. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Detainee' means a person held in a detention facility who is charged with or convicted of a criminal offense or charged with or adjudicated for a delinquent act and a person detained, arrested, or otherwise held in lawful custody for a criminal offense or delinquent act. (2) 'Detention facility' means any municipal or county jail or other facility used for the detention of persons charged with or convicted of a criminal offense or charged with or adjudicated for a delinquent act. (3) 'Emergency health care' means bona fide emergency services provided after the

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onset of a medical or traumatic condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the person's health in serious jeopardy, serious impairment to bodily functions, or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. The term covers any form of emergency medical treatment, including dental, optical, psychological, or other types of emergency conditions. (4) 'Follow-up health care' means medical and hospital care and medication administered in conjunction with and arising from emergency health care treatment. (b) A hospital or other health care facility licensed or established pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31 which is not a party to an emergency health care services contract with a sheriff or a governing authority or its agent on July 1, 2011, shall be reimbursed no more than the applicable Georgia Medicaid rate for emergency health care and followup health care services provided to a detainee. (c) No hospital or other health care facility shall discharge a detainee with an emergency health care condition so as to require an immediate transfer to another medical provider for the same condition unless the reasonable standard of care requires such a transfer. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit reimbursements for emergency health care services when insurance coverage is available for payment for such services. Nor shall this Code section be construed so as to limit or remove responsibility for payment of emergency health care services by a provider of insurance that is otherwise responsible for payment of part or all of such services. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit the governing authority from negotiating higher fees or rates with hospitals."

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, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour E Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 3. HB 197, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hooks of the 14th assumed the Chair.

HB 234. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset from the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Chance of the 16th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 4-114 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

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Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 24, 2011
Honorable Mickey Channell, Chairman House Ways and Means Committee State Capitol, Room 133 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note House Bill 234 (LC 18 9690)
Dear Chairman Channell:
The Georgia State University Fiscal Research Center provided the following narrative on the revenue impact of this bill:
This legislation would eliminate the scheduled expiration of the current state sales tax exemption on the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of aircraft, provided that such aircraft is not registered in Georgia. Under current law, this exemption is set to expire on June 30, 2011; this bill would make the exemption permanent.
Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the estimated revenue losses from the proposed extension of this sales tax exemption are between $3.8 million and $7.5 million in FY 2012, rising to between $4.2 million and $9.3 million in FY 2016. Local sales tax revenue losses are estimated at between $2.7 million and $5.3 million for FY 2012, rising to between $3.0 million and $6.5 million in FY 2016.
These estimates are derived from the following data and assumptions:
According to BLS data, national employment of aircraft and avionics mechanics and service technicians (standard occupational classification codes 492091 and 493011) as of 2009 was 130,090 while Georgia employment under this code was 6,370 or 4.90 percent of the national total. 2010 SOC employment data is not yet available.
Separately, the BLS reports that Georgia employment in the air transport industry rose 2.3 percent in 2009 while nationally it grew by only 1.5 percent, so it is assumed that

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Georgia and national employment for these SOC codes grew by 2.3 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively, resulting in 6,517 employed in Georgia in 2010 or 4.94 percent of the national figure.
From 2010 through 2016, a range of low to high employment growth rates are assumed, specifically 1.0 percent to 2.5 percent.
The 2009 mean annual wage in Georgia for SOC 492091 was $49,810 and for SOC 493011 was $51,610, for a weighted average of $51,186. The mean annual wage is assumed to have grown 0.0 percent to 3.0 percent in 2010, with the low estimate reflecting weak overall employment conditions in 2010. Thereafter, mean wages are projected to grow by 1.7 percent to 3.0 percent annually, with the low end estimate based on long-term inflation expectations as of February 1, 2011, estimated by the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank.
Projected employment is multiplied by the mean annual wage projections, and grossed up to reflect a 20 percent benefits load, to estimate high and low total labor costs over the projection period.
According to a report from the IATA's Maintenance Cost Task Force in January 2011, maintenance spending by major passenger and cargo airlines consists of 21 percent labor costs, 21 percent materials costs, and 58 percent outsourced maintenance costs. It is assumed that outsourced maintenance is also equal parts labor and materials, just as internally performed maintenance. Thus it is assumed that expenditures for maintenance materials (parts, supplies, etc.) in Georgia is approximately equal to labor costs, resulting in the following materials spending projections:

Table 1: Maintenance Materials Spending in Georgia

(millions)

Fiscal Year

2012 2013 2014 2015

High

$383.0 404.3 426.8 450.6

Low

351.9 361.5 371.4 381.5

2016 475.7 391.8

The FAA's aircraft registration database indicates that as of February 11, 2011, aircraft registered in Georgia represent 2.50 percent of all registered aircraft, 2.54 percent of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, and 3.57 percent of multi-engine fixed wing aircraft.
It is assumed that the percent of aircraft maintained in Georgia is equal to the percent of maintenance labor employed in Georgia in 2010, or 4.94 percent. It is further

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assumed that the Georgia-registered aircraft portion of materials spending, which is subject to sales tax under the bill, is then equal to Georgia's share of aircraft registrations (using 2.50 percent and 3.60 percent as the low and high assumptions to give more weight to higher cost multi-engine aircraft) divided by its share of maintenance (4.94 percent). As a result, non-exempt materials spending is assumed to account for between 51 percent and 73 percent of total materials spending in the state.
Resulting sales tax-exempt materials spending projections are as follows:

Table 2: Exempt Maintenance Materials Spending in Georgia

(millions)

Fiscal Year

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

High

$187.7 198.1 209.1 220.8 233.1

Low

95.0 97.6 100.3 103.0 105.8

Exempt materials spending estimates are then multiplied by the 4 percent state sales tax rate and the 2.8 percent average local sales tax rate to arrive at revenue loss projections as follows:

Table 3: State and Local Revenue Loss Projections

(millions)

Fiscal Year

2012 2013 2014 2015

State:

High

$7.5

7.9

8.4

8.8

Low

3.8

3.9

4.0

4.1

Local:

High

$5.3

5.5

5.9

6.2

Low

2.7

2.7

2.8

2.9

2016
9.3 4.2
6.5 3.0

Finally, there may be some ancillary tax revenue benefit from this legislation. To the extent that this exemption increases the number of out of state aircraft maintained in Georgia, tax revenues could increase due to rising employment in aircraft maintenance, increased overnight stays by flight crews, etc. It is expected, however, that this revenue would be small.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
/s/ Debbie Dlugolenski, Director Office of Planning and Budget

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The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 234:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to extend for a limited period of time the sales and use tax exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to provide for a program of tax refunds for companies creating new tourism attractions or expanding existing tourism attractions; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for conditions of eligibility and approval; to provide for agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Governor, the Department of Community Affairs, and the governing authorities of counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; 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. Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, is amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, by revising paragraph (86) as follows:
"(86) For the period commencing on July 1, 2007, and ending on June 30, 2011 2013, the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, and other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of aircraft when such engines, parts, equipment, and other tangible personal property are installed on such aircraft that is being repaired or maintained in this state so long as such aircraft is not registered in this state;"
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 6
48-8-270. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Tourism Development Act.'
48-8-271. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Agreement' means a tourism attraction agreement for a tourism attraction project entered into, pursuant to Code Section 48-8-275, on behalf of the Department of Community Affairs and an approved company.

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(2) 'Approved company' means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership, sole proprietorship, business trust, or any other entity that is seeking to undertake a tourism attraction project pursuant to Code Section 48-8-275 and is approved, pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8274, by the Governor and by the governing authority of the city where the tourism attraction project is to be located if within a city and by the governing authority of the county where the tourism attraction project is to be located. (3) 'Approved costs' means:
(A) For new tourism attractions: (i) Obligations incurred for labor and to vendors, contractors, subcontractors, builders, suppliers, deliverymen, and materialmen in connection with the acquisition, construction, equipping, and installation of a new tourism attraction project; (ii) The costs of acquiring real property or rights in real property and any costs incidental thereto; (iii) All costs for construction materials and equipment installed at the new tourism attraction project; (iv) The cost of contract bonds and of insurance of all kinds that may be required or necessary during the course of the acquisition, construction, equipping, and installation of a new tourism attraction project which is not paid by the vendor, supplier, deliveryman, or contractor or otherwise provided; (v) All costs of architectural and engineering services, including but not limited to estimates, plans and specifications, preliminary investigations, and supervision of construction and installation, as well as for the performance of all the duties required by or consequent to the acquisition, construction, equipping, and installation of a new tourism attraction project; (vi) All costs required to be paid under the terms of any contract for the acquisition, construction, equipping, and installation of a new tourism attraction project; (vii) All costs required for the installation of utilities, including but not limited to water, sewer, sewage treatment, gas, electricity, communications, and similar facilities; and off-site construction of utility extensions if paid for by the approved company; and (viii) All other costs comparable with those described in this subparagraph; or
(B) For existing tourism attractions, any approved costs otherwise specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; provided, however, that such costs are limited to the expansion only of an existing tourism attraction and not the renovation of an existing tourism attraction. (4) 'Incremental sales and use tax' means those state and local sales and use taxes generated by the tourism attraction project above the amount of such sales and use taxes generated by the previous use of the property on which such project is located except as otherwise provided in Code Section 48-8-278. (5) 'Tourism attraction' means a cultural or historical site; a recreation or

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entertainment facility; a convention hotel and conference center; an automobile race track with other tourism amenities; a golf course facility with other tourism amenities; marinas and water parks with lodging and restaurant facilities designed to attract tourists to the State of Georgia; or a Georgia crafts and products center. A tourism attraction shall not include the following:
(A) Facilities that are primarily devoted to the retail sale of goods, shopping centers, restaurants, or movie theaters; or (B) Recreational facilities that do not serve as likely destinations where individuals who are not residents of this state would remain overnight in commercial lodging at the tourism attraction. (6) 'Tourism attraction project' or 'project' means the real estate acquisition, including the acquisition of real estate by a leasehold interest with a minimum term of 30 years, construction, and equipping of a tourism attraction; the construction and installation of improvements to facilities necessary or desirable for the acquisition, construction, and installation of a tourism attraction, including but not limited to surveys; installation of utilities, which may include water, sewer, sewage treatment, gas, electricity, communications, and similar facilities; and off-site construction of utility extensions if paid for by the approved company. Such term shall not include the renovation of an existing tourism attraction.
48-8-272. The General Assembly finds and declares that the general welfare and material wellbeing of the citizens of this state depend in large measure upon the development of tourism in the state; that it is in the best interest of this state to induce the creation of tourism attractions or expansion of existing tourism attractions within this state in order to advance the public purposes of relieving unemployment by preserving and creating jobs that would not exist if not for the sales and use tax refund offered by the State of Georgia to approved companies and preserving and creating sources of tax revenues for the support of public services provided by the state; that the purposes to be accomplished under the provisions of this article are proper governmental and public purposes for which public moneys may be expended; and that the inducement of the creation of tourism attraction projects is of paramount importance to the economy of the state, mandating that the provisions of this article are to be liberally construed and applied in order to advance public purposes.
48-8-273. (a) In the sole discretion of the Governor, in consideration of the execution of the agreement, each approved company shall be granted a sales and use tax refund from the incremental sales and use tax on the sales generated by the approved company and arising at the tourism attraction. (b) The approved company shall have no obligation to refund or otherwise return any amount of this sales and use tax refund to the persons from whom the sales and use tax was collected.

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(c) For all tourism attractions the term of the agreement granting the sales and use tax refund shall be ten years, commencing on the later of:
(1) The final approval of the agreement for purposes of the sales and use tax refund; or (2) The date the tourism attraction opens for business and begins to collect sales and use taxes. (d) Any sales and use tax collected by an approved company on sales transacted after final approval but prior to the commencement of the term of the agreement shall be refundable as if collected after the commencement of the term and applied to the approved company's first year's refund after activation of the term and without changing the term. (e) The total sales and use tax refund allowed to the approved company over the term of the agreement shall be equal to the lesser of the total amount of the incremental sales and use tax liability of the approved company or 25 percent of the approved costs for the tourism attraction project. The incremental sales and use tax refund shall accrue over the term of the agreement in an annual amount equal to the lesser of the incremental sales and use tax liability of the approved company for that year or 2.5 percent of the approved costs. (f) On or before March 31 of each year during the term of the agreement, an approved company shall file with the Department of Revenue a claim for the incremental sales and use tax refund collected by the approved company and remitted to the Department of Revenue during the preceding calendar year pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section. (g) The Department of Revenue, in consultation with the Department of Community Affairs and other appropriate state agencies, shall promulgate administrative regulations and require the filing of a refund form designed by the Department of Revenue to reflect the intent of this article. (h) No sales and use tax refund shall be granted to an approved project which is during a tax year simultaneously receiving any other state tax incentive. (i) Any sales and use tax refund shall be first applied to any outstanding tax obligation of the approved company which is due and payable to the state.
48-8-274. (a) The commissioner of community affairs, in consultation with the Governor and other appropriate state agencies, shall establish standards for the filing of an application for tourism attraction projects by the promulgation of administrative regulations. (b) An application for a tourism attraction project filed with the Department of Community Affairs shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Marketing plans for the tourism attraction project that target individuals who are not residents of this state; (2) A description and location of the tourism attraction project; (3) Capital and other anticipated expenditures for the tourism attraction project and the anticipated sources of funding for such project;

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(4) The anticipated employment and wages to be paid at the tourism attraction project; (5) Business plans which indicate the average number of days in a year in which the tourism attraction project will be in operation and open to the public; and (6) The anticipated revenues to be generated by the tourism attraction project. (c) Following the filing of the application, the Department of Community Affairs shall submit the application to an independent consultant who shall perform an in depth analysis of the proposed project. All costs associated with such analysis shall be paid for by the approved company. (d) The Governor may, in the Governor's sole discretion, grant approval to the tourism attraction project if the project shall: (1) Have approved costs in excess of $1 million and such project is to be a tourism attraction; (2) Have a significant and positive economic impact on the state considering, among other factors, the extent to which the tourism attraction project will compete directly with tourism attractions in this state and the amount by which increased state local tax revenues from the tourism attraction project will exceed the refund to be given to the approved company; (3) Produce sufficient revenues and public demand to be operating and open to the public for a minimum of 100 days per year, including the first year of operation; (4) Not adversely affect existing employment in the state; (5) For each year following the third year of operation, attract a minimum of 25 percent of its visitors from nonresidents of this state; and (6) Meet such other criteria as deemed appropriate by the Governor.
48-8-275. Following approval by the Governor, the Department of Community Affairs shall enter into an agreement with any approved company which may also include as a partner any local development authority, and the terms and provisions of each agreement shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) The projected amount of approved costs, provided that any increase in approved costs incurred by the approved company and agreed to by the Department of Community Affairs shall apply retroactively for purposes of calculating the carry forward for unused sales and use tax refunds as set forth in subsection (e) of Code Section 48-8-273 for tax years commencing on or after July 1, 2011; (2) A date certain by which the approved company shall have completed the tourism attraction project and begun operations. Upon request from any approved company that has received final approval, the Department of Community Affairs shall grant an extension or change, which in no event shall exceed 18 months from the date of final approval, to the completion date as specified in the agreement with an approved company; and (3) A statement specifying the term of the agreement in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-273.

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48-8-276. In the event an approved company fails to abide by the terms of the agreement, then such agreement shall be void and all sales and use tax proceeds which were refunded shall become immediately due and payable back to the state and to the governing authority of any county or municipality whose approval was required under paragraph (2) of Code Section 48-8-271.
48-8-277. An approved company may, in the discretion of the Governor, transfer its rights, duties, and obligations under the agreement to a successor company if the successor company meets the qualifications of an approved company and, upon such approval by the Governor, such successor approved company shall be authorized to receive the sales and use tax refunds for the remaining duration of the agreement if it abides by the terms of the agreement.
48-8-278. This article shall not apply to the sales tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of this chapter and Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution."
SECTION 3. 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 declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of law in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour E Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 10.

HB 234, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 238. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Willard of the 49th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to change certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council; to change certain provisions relating to the director and the director's responsibilities; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 238:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to reconstitute the membership of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council and provide for appointing members to such council; to change and clarify certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council and director; to clarify the council's responsibility to set policy and standards and the director's responsibility to develop rules and regulations to efficiently administer the provisions of this chapter; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; 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 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, is amended by repealing in its entirety Code Section 17-12-3, relating to the creation of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, and enacting a new Code Section 17-12-3 to read as follows:
"17-12-3. (a) There is created the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council to be composed of nine members. Other than county commission members, members of the council shall be individuals with significant experience working in the criminal justice system or who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the provision of adequate and effective representation of indigent defendants. (b) Effective July 1, 2011, the council shall be reconstituted. The members serving on the council immediately prior to July 1, 2011, shall cease to serve on that date, but such prior members shall be eligible for reappointment to succeed themselves or to fill another position on the council. (c) The nine members of the council shall be appointed as follows:
(1) Five members shall be appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint three county commissioners who have been elected and are serving as members of a county governing authority in this state. The county commissioner councilmembers appointed by the Governor shall be from different geographic regions of this state. The Governor may solicit recommendations for such appointees from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia. Each county commissioner councilmember shall

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serve a term of four years; provided, however, that the initial appointments shall be for one, two, and three years, respectively, as designated by the Governor for each appointment, and thereafter, such members shall serve terms of four years. A county commission councilmember shall be eligible to serve so long as he or she retains the office by virtue of which he or she is serving on the council. The Governor shall appoint two other members to the council, one of whom shall be a circuit public defender, who shall serve terms of four years; (2) Two members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and each shall serve terms of four years; provided, however, that the initial appointments shall be for one and four years, respectively, as designated by the Lieutenant Governor for each appointment, and thereafter, such members shall serve terms of four years; and (3) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each shall serve terms of four years; provided, however, that the initial appointments shall be for two and three years, respectively, as designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for each appointment, and thereafter, such members shall serve terms of four years. (d) All initial terms shall begin on July 1, 2011, and their successors' terms shall begin on July 1 following their appointment. Any vacancy for a member shall be filled by the appointing authority, and such appointee shall serve the balance of the vacating member's unexpired term. Any member of the council may be appointed to successive terms. (e) In making the appointments of members of the council who are not county commissioners, the appointing authorities shall seek to identify and appoint persons who represent a diversity of backgrounds and experience and shall solicit suggestions from the State Bar of Georgia, local bar associations, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the councils representing the various categories of state court judges in Georgia, and the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, as well as from the public and other interested organizations and individuals within this state. The appointing authorities may solicit recommendations for county commissioners from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia. The appointing authorities shall not appoint a prosecuting attorney as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 19-13-51, any employee of a prosecuting attorney's office, or an employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia to serve on the council."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 17-12-4, relating to the authority of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, as follows:
"(a) The council: (1) Shall be a legal entity; (2) Shall have perpetual existence; (3) May contract; (4) May own property;

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(5) May accept funds, grants, and gifts from any public or private source, which shall be used to defray the expenses incident to implementing its purposes; (6) May adopt and use an official seal; and (7) May establish a principal office; (8) May hire such administrative and clerical personnel as may be necessary and appropriate to fulfill its purposes; and (9) Shall have such other powers, privileges, and duties as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper fulfillment of its purposes."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 1712-5, relating to the director and the director's responsibilities, as follows:
"(c) The director shall have and may exercise the following power and authority: (1) The power and authority to take or cause to be taken any or all action necessary to perform any indigent defense services or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the council director is authorized by law to perform or and to exercise any power or authority which the council is authorized by law under subsection (a) of Code Section 17-12-4 to exercise; (2) The power and authority to make, promulgate, enforce, or otherwise require compliance with any and all rules, regulations, procedures, or directives necessary to perform any indigent defense services,; to carry into effect the minimum standards and procedures policies promulgated by the council, or otherwise necessary; and to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the council is authorized by law under subsection (a) of Code Section 17-12-4 to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the council is authorized by law to exercise; and (3) The power and authority to assist the council in the performance of its duties, responsibilities, and functions and the exercise of its power and authority.
(d) The director shall: (1) Prepare and submit to the council a proposed budget for the council. The director shall also prepare and submit an annual report containing pertinent data on the operations, costs, and needs of the council and such other information as the council may require; (2) Develop such rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, and standards as the director determines may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and submit these to the council for approval and comply with all applicable laws, standards, and regulations, and submit these to the council for approval; (3) Administer and coordinate the operations of the council and supervise compliance with rules, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards adopted by the council; (4) Maintain proper records of all financial transactions related to the operation of the council; (5) At the director's discretion, solicit and accept on behalf of the council any funds that may become available from any source, including government, nonprofit, or private grants, gifts, or bequests;

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(6) Coordinate the services of the council with any federal, county, or private programs established to provide assistance to indigent persons in cases subject to this chapter and consult with professional bodies concerning the implementation and improvement of programs for providing indigent services; (7) Provide for the training of attorneys and other staff involved in the legal representation of persons subject to this chapter; (8) Attend all council meetings, except those meetings or portions thereof that address the question of appointment or removal of the director; (9) Ensure that the expenditures of the council are not greater than the amounts budgeted or available from other revenue sources; (10) Hire, with the pending approval of the council, a mental health advocate who shall serve as director of the division of the office of mental health advocacy; (11) Hire, with the pending approval of the council, the capital defender who shall serve as the director of the division of the office of the Georgia capital defender; and (12) Evaluate each circuit public defender's job performance and communicate his or her findings to the council; and (13) Perform other duties as the council may assign."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 17-12-7, relating to councilmembers and responsibilities, as follows:
"(d) Unless otherwise provided in this article, a quorum shall be a majority of the members of the council who are then in office, and decisions of the council shall be by majority vote of the members present, except that a majority of the entire council must shall be required to approve the appointment or removal of the chairperson or removal of a circuit public defender for cause pursuant to Code Section 17-12-20 and for annual approval of an alternative delivery system pursuant to Code Section 17-12-36 and other matters as set forth in Code Section 17-12-36. The vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire council shall be required to remove the chairperson of the council or to overturn the director's decision regarding the removal of a circuit public defender."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 1712-8, relating to approval by council of programs for representation of indigents, as follows:
"(b) The council shall approve and implement programs, services, rules, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes and provisions of this chapter and to comply with all applicable laws governing the rights of indigent persons accused of violations of criminal law. (c) All rules, regulations, policies, and standards that are promulgated by the council shall be publicly available for review and shall be posted on the council's website. Each rule, regulation, policy, and standard shall identify the date upon which such rule, regulation, policy, and standard took effect."

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SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 17-12-9, relating to continuing legal education for public defenders and staff, as follows:
"17-12-9. The council shall be authorized to conduct or approve for credit or reimbursement, or both, basic and continuing legal education courses or other appropriate training programs for the circuit public defenders or their staff members. The council, in accordance with such rules policies as it shall adopt, shall be authorized to provide reimbursement, in whole or in part, for the actual expenses incurred by any circuit public defender or their staff members in attending any approved course or training program from funds as may be appropriated or otherwise made available to the council. The circuit public defenders or their staff members shall be authorized to receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending approved courses or training programs. The council shall adopt rules policies governing the approval of courses and training programs for credit or reimbursement as may be necessary to administer this Code section properly."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 17-12-10, relating to annual reporting, as follows:
"(c) The council director shall prepare annually a report in order to provide the General Assembly, the Supreme Court, and the Governor with information on the council's assessment of the delivery of indigent defense services, including, but not limited to, the costs involved in operating each program and each governing authority's indigent person verification system, methodology used, costs expended, and savings realized."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 17-12-10.1, relating to the legislative oversight committee, as follows:
"(f) The legislative oversight committee shall make an annual report of its activities and findings to the membership of the General Assembly, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the Governor within one week of the convening of each regular session of the General Assembly. The chairperson of such committee shall deliver written executive summaries of such report to the members of the General Assembly prior to the adoption of the General Appropriations Act each year."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 17-12-13, relating to the effective date of the article, which reads as follows:
"17-12-13. This article shall become effective on December 31, 2003, except as specified in Code Section 17-12-3."

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SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 17-12-20, relating to the public defender selection panel for each circuit and the appointment of the circuit public defender, as follows:
"17-12-20. (a) On and after July 1, 2008 2011, there is created in each judicial circuit in this state a circuit public defender supervisory panel to be composed of seven three members, all of whom shall be attorneys who regularly practice in that particular judicial circuit. The Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chief judge of the superior court of the circuit shall each appoint one member. The Governor shall appoint four members, two of which shall be members of the governing authority of the counties within the judicial circuit for which such member is appointed to serve. A member of a governing authority shall be eligible to serve so long as he or she retains the office by virtue of which he or she is serving on the panel. Other than the county commissioner, members one member. In a single county judicial circuit, the chairperson of the governing authority or sole commissioner shall appoint one member; in multicounty judicial circuits, the chairpersons of the governing authorities or sole commissioners shall caucus and appoint one member. When a caucus is needed to appoint a member of the supervisory panel, the chairperson or sole commissioner of the largest county by population in the judicial circuit shall convene the caucus. Members of the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall be individuals with significant experience working in the criminal justice system or who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the provision of adequate and effective representation of indigent defendants. A prosecuting attorney as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 19-1351, any employee of a prosecuting attorney's office, or an employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall not serve as a member of the circuit public defender supervisory panel after July 1, 2005. On and after July 1, 2008, no employees of the council shall serve as a member of the circuit public defender supervisory panel. Members of the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall reside in the judicial circuit in which they serve. The circuit public defender supervisory panel members shall serve for a term of five years. Any vacancy for an appointed member shall be filled by the appointing authority within 60 days of the vacancy occurring.
(b)(1) By majority vote of its membership, the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall annually elect a chairperson and secretary and determine a quorum for the transaction of business. The chairperson shall conduct the meetings and deliberations of the panel and direct all activities. The secretary shall keep accurate records of all the meetings and deliberations and perform such other duties as the chairperson may direct. The panel may be called into session upon the direction of the chairperson or by the council. (2) By majority vote of its membership, the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall appoint nominate not more than five people to serve as the circuit public defender in the circuit as provided in this article. The first such appointments shall be

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made to take office on January 1, 2005, for terms of up to four years. The initial appointments shall be for a term of up to four years. The director shall select the circuit public defender from the panel's list of nominees. A circuit public defender shall serve a term for up to four years and may be appointed for successive terms but shall not be reappointed if he or she was removed pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) A circuit public defender may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the council and may be removed without cause by a vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire council the director. If a circuit public defender wants to appeal such removal, he or she may appeal the decision to the council. By a vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire council, the council may overturn the director's decision. Any appeal regarding a removal request shall be submitted to the council within 15 days of the effective date of the removal, and the council shall take action in hearing the appeal at its next regularly scheduled meeting and take final action within 30 days thereafter. A circuit public defender who has been removed by the director who has filed an appeal with the council shall continue to serve as the circuit public defender until the council reaches a decision on the appeal. (d) A circuit public defender supervisory panel may convene at any time during its circuit public defender's term of office and shall convene at least semiannually annually for purposes of reviewing the circuit public defender's job performance and the performance of the circuit public defender office. The council director and circuit public defender shall be notified at least two weeks in advance of the convening of the circuit public defender supervisory panel. The circuit public defender shall be given the opportunity to appear before the circuit public defender supervisory panel and present evidence and testimony. The chairperson shall determine the agenda for the semiannual annual review process, but, at a minimum, such review shall include information collected pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 17-12-24, usage of state and local funding, expenditures, and budgeting matters. The chairperson shall make an annual report on or before the thirtieth day of September of each year concerning the circuit public defender supervisory panel's findings regarding the job performance of the circuit public defender and his or her office to the council director on a form provided to the panel by the council director. If at any time the circuit public defender supervisory panel finds that the circuit public defender is performing in a less than satisfactory manner or finds information of specific misconduct, the circuit public defender supervisory panel may by majority vote of its members adopt a resolution seeking review of their findings and remonstrative action by the council director. Such resolution shall specify the reason for such request. All evidence presented and the findings of the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall be forwarded to the council director within 15 days of the adoption of the resolution. The council director shall initiate action on the circuit public defender supervisory panel's resolution at its next regularly scheduled meeting and take final action within 60 30 days thereafter of receiving the resolution. The council director shall notify the circuit public defender supervisory panel, in writing, of any actions taken pursuant to submission of a

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resolution under this subsection. (e) If a vacancy occurs for the position of circuit public defender, the chief judge of the superior court of the circuit director shall appoint an interim circuit public defender to serve until the circuit public defender supervisory panel director has appointed a replacement. Within 30 days of the vacancy occurring, the The circuit public defender supervisory panel shall appoint meet and nominate not more than five people to serve as a replacement circuit public defender within three months of the occurring of the vacancy. The replacement circuit public defender shall not be any individual who has been removed by the council pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. The director shall select the replacement circuit public defender from the panel's list of nominees."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 1712-22, relating to the procedure for appointment of attorneys for indigent defendants in the event a public defender's office has a conflict of interest, as follows:
"(a) The director, with input from the council, shall establish a procedure for providing legal representation in cases where the circuit public defender office has a conflict of interest. Such procedure may include, but shall not be limited to, the appointment of individual counsel on a case-by-case basis or the utilization of another circuit public defender office. Whatever procedure the council director establishes for each circuit's conflict of interest cases shall be adhered to by the circuit public defender office. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the council director consider the most efficient and effective system to provide legal representation where the circuit public defender office has a conflict of interest." "(c) Attorneys who seek appointment in conflict cases shall have such experience or training in the defense of criminal cases as is necessary in light of the complexity of the case to which he or she is appointed and shall meet such qualifications, regulations, and standards for the representation of indigent defendants as are established by the council."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 17-12-23, relating to cases in which public defender representation is required, as follows:
"(d) A city or county may contract with the circuit public defender office for the provision of criminal defense for indigent persons accused of violating city or county ordinances or state laws. If a city or county does not contract with the circuit public defender office, the city or county shall be subject to all applicable rules, regulation, policies, and standards adopted by the council for representation of indigent persons in this state."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of Code Section 17-12-30, relating to classification of personnel, as follows:

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"(4) Any reduction in salary shall be made in accordance with the salary range for the position and the policies, rules, or regulations adopted by the council."

SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 17-12-36, relating to alternate delivery systems, as follows:
"(2) The council, by majority vote of the entire council, determines that the delivery system meets or exceeds its rules, regulations, policies, and standards, including, without limitation, caseload standards, as the council adopts;"

SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 17-12-80, relating to verification of indigency required, as follows:
"(b) The council shall establish rules and regulations policies and standards to determine approval of an indigent person verification system and shall annually provide written notification to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority as to whether or not a governing authority has an approved indigent person verification system."

SECTION 16. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

SECTION 17. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone

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Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Y Mullis

Stoner Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 1.

HB 238, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Butch Miller

State and Local Governmental Operations

District 49

Economic Development

325-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

Natural Resources and the Environment

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

4/12/11

Please let the record reflect that I intended to vote yes on HB 238.

/s/ Butch Miller, 49th

HB 240. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to establish a procedure for modifying projects approved in a referendum that have become infeasible in connection with the county special purpose local option sales and use tax and the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Chance of the 16th.

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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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 240, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 248. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Golick of the 34th, Meadows of the 5th, Battles of the 15th and Walker of the 107th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Davis of the 22nd.

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The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 248:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide that certain subscription agreements for prepaid air ambulance service shall not constitute a contract of insurance; 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. Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-1-19. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'health care sharing ministry' means a faithbased, nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code which:
(1) Limits its participants to those who are of a similar faith; (2) Acts as a facilitator among participants who have financial or medical needs and matches those participants with other participants with the present ability to assist those with financial or medical needs in accordance with criteria established by the health care sharing ministry; (3) Provides for the financial or medical needs of a participant through contributions from one participant to another; (4) Provides amounts that participants may contribute with no assumption of risk or promise to pay among the participants and no assumption of risk or promise to pay by the health care sharing ministry to the participants; (5) Provides a written monthly statement to all participants that lists the total dollar amount of qualified needs submitted to the health care sharing ministry, as well as the amount actually published or assigned to participants for their contribution; and (6) Provides a written disclaimer on or accompanying all applications and guideline materials distributed by or on behalf of the organization that reads, in substance: 'Notice: The organization facilitating the sharing of medical expenses is not an insurance company, and neither its guidelines nor plan of operation is an insurance policy. Whether anyone chooses to assist you with your medical bills will be totally voluntary because no other participant will be compelled by law to contribute toward your medical bills. As such, participation in the organization or a subscription to any

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of its documents should never be considered to be insurance. Regardless of whether you receive any payment for medical expenses or whether this organization continues to operate, you are always personally responsible for the payment of your own medical bills.' (b) A health care sharing ministry which has entered into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws respecting insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, or health benefit plans of any class, kind, or character in this state or subject to regulation under such laws, including, but not limited to, the provisions of this title, and shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Insurance.
33-1-20. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Air ambulance' means any rotary-wing aircraft used or intended to be used for hire for transportation of sick or injured persons who may need medical attention during transport. (2) 'Air ambulance service' means the for-hire 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. (3) 'Membership fees' means amounts collected by a membership provider as consideration for a membership subscription. (4) 'Membership provider' means an entity that is licensed to provide air ambulance services pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 31. (5) 'Membership subscription' means an agreement where a membership provider's charges to a subscription member for air ambulance services are discounted or are prepaid, but only for charges that are not otherwise covered by a third party. (6) 'Subscription member' means an individual who is the beneficiary of a membership subscription. (b)(1) The solicitation of membership subscriptions, the acceptance of applications for membership subscriptions, the charging of membership fees, and the furnishing of prepaid or discounted air ambulance service to subscription members by a membership provider shall not constitute the writing of insurance. (2) A membership subscription shall not constitute a contract of insurance."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 2.

HB 248, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 256. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Martin of the 47th, Abrams of the 84th, Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Shafer of the 48th.

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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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch
Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 2.

HB 256, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 264. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Chance of the 16th.

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Pursuant to Senate Rule 7-1.6(b), final passage of HB 264 was suspended on Monday, April 11, 2011, due to the adoption of the Millar floor substitute.

The Millar floor substitute to HB 264 which can be found in the Senate Journal on Monday, April 11, 2011 was automatically reconsidered and put upon its adoption.

On the adoption of the Millar substitute, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Heath of the 31st objected.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, nays 11, and the Millar 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour N Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Fort N Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant N Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 17.

HB 264, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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HB 265. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Ralston of the 7th, Abrams of the 84th, Willard of the 49th, Golick of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 265:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; 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 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 13
28-13-1. The General Assembly finds and determines that:
(1) It has been many years since there has been a systematic study of the State of Georgia's correctional system and criminal justice structure and there exists a need for such study today; (2) A study of Georgia's criminal justice and correctional system is necessary to enhance public safety, reduce victimization, hold offenders more accountable, enhance probation and parole supervision, and better manage a growing prison population through increasing public safety, improving rehabilitation, and lowering state expense; (3) Such a study and the formulation of recommendations for criminal justice structural changes can best be carried out through an established council; and

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(4) Enactment of council recommendations, if deemed appropriate at the 2012 session of the General Assembly, is best carried out through a deliberative and specific legislative process.
28-13-2. (a) There is created the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians (hereinafter 'council') which shall consist of 12 members as follows:
(1) The Governor or his or her designee; (2) Two members appointed by the Governor; (3) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, all of whom shall be members of the House of Representatives and one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; (4) Three members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, all of whom shall be members of the Senate and one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; (5) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia or his or her designee; and (6) Two members of the judicial branch, to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. (b) A chairperson shall be selected by a majority vote of the members of the council. A quorum of the council shall consist of seven members. Any member of the council unable to serve shall be replaced in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (c) All departments and agencies of the state, including the Department of Corrections and State Board of Pardons and Paroles, shall, upon request of the council or the Governor, provide requested services, information, and technical support, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. (d) Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services, except that any member may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties by the agency or department in which they serve as an official or employee. (e) The council shall conduct a thorough study of the state's current criminal justice structure and make a report of its findings and recommendations for legislation to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court no later than November 1, 2011.
28-13-3. (a) There is created the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform (hereinafter 'joint committee') which shall consist of 18 members as follows:
(1) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives; (2) The majority leader of the Senate and the majority leader of the House of Representatives; (3) The minority leader of the Senate and the minority leader of the House of Representatives; (4) The chairpersons of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Senate Public Safety

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Committee, the House Committee on Judiciary, and the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil; (5) The chairpersons of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee and the House Committee on State Institutions and Property; (6) Three members of the Senate to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, someone of whom shall be a member of the minority party; and (7) Three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, someone of whom shall be a member of the minority party. (b)(1) The chairpersons of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil shall serve as cochairpersons of the joint committee. A quorum of the joint committee shall consist of nine members. (2) During the 2012 session of the General Assembly, the chairperson of the joint committee who is a member of the House of Representatives may cause to be introduced in the House of Representatives one or more bills or resolutions incorporating the recommendations of the council, and such legislation shall, after its introduction, be referred by the Speaker of the House of Representatives only to the joint committee and no other committee of the House of Representatives. (3) If one or more bills or resolutions referred by the joint committee are passed by the House of Representatives, the measure or measures shall then be in order for consideration by the Senate and may be voted upon by the Senate. (4) The rules of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the 2012 legislative session shall contain provisions necessary or appropriate to comply with the legislative process specified by this Code section.
28-13-4. This chapter shall stand repealed by operation of law on July 1, 2012."
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 Grant of the 25th, Chance of the 16th, Hamrick of the 30th, Jackson of the 24th and Butterworth 50th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to HB 265 (LC 29 4833S) by deleting "12" on line 27 and replacing it with "13".
By deleting "Two" on line 29 and replacing it with "Three".

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Grant, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 2.

HB 265, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 269. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of

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his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Grant of the 25th.
The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to HB 269:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to add an offense which mandates a suspension of the offender's driver's license upon conviction; to change certain fees regarding reinstatement of licenses; to provide for issuance of limited driving permits in certain situations; to change the requirement that certain statements by law enforcement officers need to be sworn statements; to provide that defensive driving courses be certified and approved by the Department of Driver Services; to provide that certificates of completion from unlicensed courses shall not be recognized; to update the types of approved driver improvement courses; to change certain provisions regarding issuance of identification cards; to change certain definitions regarding issuance of commercial drivers' licenses; to change certain requirements for issuance of an identification card for persons with disabilities; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended by revising paragraph (9) of Code Section 40-5-1, relating to definitions, as follows:

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"(9) 'DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program' means a program certified by the Department of Driver Services which consists of two components: assessment and intervention. In the case of a conviction or plea of nolo contendere to a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or in any other instance in which a person may be referred to a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, the program administers the assessment component and refers such offender to the intervention component."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-22, relating to minimum ages for licensees, as follows:
"(b)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, any person 14 years of age or older who has a parent or guardian who is medically incapable of being licensed to operate a motor vehicle due to visual impairment may apply for and, subject to the approval of the commissioner, may be issued a restricted noncommercial Class P instruction permit for the operation of a noncommercial Class C vehicle. Any person permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be accompanied by such visually impaired parent or guardian whenever operating a motor vehicle whenever operating a motor vehicle by such physically impaired parent or guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed as a driver for a commercial or noncommercial Class C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle, and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. The department shall require satisfactory proof that the physically impaired parent or guardian previously held a valid driver's license in the State of Georgia, another state, or the District of Columbia before issuing an instructional permit pursuant to this paragraph."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-24, relating to instruction permits and graduated licensing, as follows:
"(2) The department shall, after all applicable requirements have been met, issue to the applicant a Class D driver's license which shall entitle the applicant, while having such license in his or her immediate possession, to drive a Class C vehicle upon the public highways of this state under the following conditions:
(A) Any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 A.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable; and
(B)(i) Any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state when more than three other passengers in the vehicle who are not members of the driver's immediate family are less than 21 years of age. (ii) During the six-month period immediately following issuance of such license, any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public

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roads, streets, or highways of this state when any other passenger in the vehicle is not a member of the driver's immediate family. (iii) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (i) of this subparagraph, during the second six-month period immediately following issuance of such license, any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state when more than one other passenger in the vehicle who is not a member of the driver's immediate family is less than 21 years of age; provided, however, that a Class D license holder shall not be charged with a violation of this paragraph alone but may be charged with violating this paragraph in addition to any other traffic offense. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'immediate family' shall include the license holder's parents and step-parents, grandparents, siblings and step-siblings, children, and any other person who resides at the license holder's residence."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-54, relating to mandatory suspensions of drivers' licenses, as follows:
"(a) The department shall forthwith suspend, as provided in Code Section 40-5-63, the license of any driver upon receiving a record of such driver's conviction of the following offenses, whether charged as a violation of state law or of a local ordinance adopted pursuant to Article 14 of Chapter 6 of this title:
(1) Homicide by vehicle, as defined by Code Section 40-6-393; (2) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (3) Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident in violation of Code Section 40-6270; (4) Racing on highways and streets; (5) Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer; (6) Fraudulent or fictitious use of or application for a license as provided in Code Section 40-5-120 or 40-5-125; or (7) Operating a motor vehicle with a revoked, canceled, or suspended registration in violation of Code Section 40-6-15; or (8) Any felony violation of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 if such offense related to an identification document as defined in Code Section 16-9-4."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) and subparagraph (e)(1)(B) of Code Section 40-5-58, relating to habitual violators, as follows:
"(b) When the records of the department disclose that any person has been arrested and convicted of a violation of Chapter 6 of this title, or of a valid local ordinance adopted pursuant thereto, of an offense occurring on or after January 1, 1976, which record of arrest and conviction, when taken with and added to previous arrests and convictions of such person as contained in the files of the department, reveals that such person is a habitual violator as defined in subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall

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forthwith notify such person that upon the date of notification such person has been declared by the department to be a habitual violator, and that henceforth his or her driver's license has been revoked by operation of law and that it shall be unlawful for such habitual violator to operate a motor vehicle in this state unless otherwise provided in this Code section. Notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, with return receipt requested; or, in lieu thereof, notice may be given by personal service upon such person. In the event that at the time of determination the habitual violator had been issued a driver's license, such license shall be revoked by such notice and shall be surrendered to the department within ten days of notification of such determination. For the purposes of this chapter, notice given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested mailed to the person's last known address shall be prima-facie evidence that such person received the required notice. In addition to the procedure set forth in this subsection, the sentencing judge or prosecutor in a conviction which conviction classifies the defendant as a habitual violator may, at the time of sentencing, declare such defendant to be a habitual violator. The judge or prosecutor shall, when declaring a defendant to be a habitual violator, then give personal notice to such defendant on forms provided by the department that henceforth it shall be unlawful for such habitual violator to operate a motor vehicle in this state unless otherwise provided in this Code section. The judge or prosecutor, as the case may be, shall within three days forward to the department the order declaring that the defendant is a habitual violator, the notice of service, with the defendant's driver's license or a sworn affidavit of the defendant declaring that the driver's license has been lost, and the department's copy of the uniform citation or the official notice of conviction attached thereto."
"(B) Such person has not been convicted, or pleaded nolo contendere to a charge, of a violation of any provision of this chapter or Chapter 6 of this title which resulted in the death or injury of any individual;"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-60, relating to effective dates of revocations and suspensions, as follows:
"40-5-60. (a) All revocations and suspensions provided for in this chapter shall be effective on the day the driver receives actual knowledge or legal notice thereof, whichever occurs first. Notice of suspension by operation of law shall be considered legal notice. Any license suspension or revocation mandated in this chapter following a person's conviction for any offense, including suspensions due to the accumulation of points pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57, shall be by operation of law. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, for any suspension or revocation for which the department is required to send notice to the driver, the department shall be authorized to direct such notice to the driver's new address as reflected in the records of the United States Postal Service in lieu of or in addition to sending such notice to the address reflected in his or her driving record."

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, relating to periods of suspension and conditions of return of drivers' licenses, as follows:
"(2) Upon the second conviction of any such offense within 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 three years. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of said driver's license; except that if such license was suspended as a result of a second conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, the person shall not be eligible to apply for license reinstatement until the end of 18 months. Such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays a restoration fee of $210.00 or $200.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction in which case the restoration fee shall be $510.00 or $500.00 when processed by mail, provided that, if such license was suspended as a result of a conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-554, such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of either a defensive driving program approved by the department or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the prescribed restoration fee. A driver's 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, provides proof of installation and maintenance of an ignition interlock device for a period of six months coinciding with the issuance of an ignition interlock device limited driving permit as provided in Code Section 40-5-64 unless waived due to financial hardship, and pays the prescribed restoration fee. For purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere and all previous accepted pleas of nolo contendere to an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 within such five-year period of time shall constitute a conviction. For the purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere to a charge of violating Code Section 40-6-391 and all prior accepted pleas of nolo contendere 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 plea of nolo contendere is accepted, shall be considered and counted as convictions; or"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-64, relating to limited driving permits, as follows: "(a) To whom issued. (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

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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 person's driver's license has been suspended in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-522, subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-57, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2, or subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, when the person is 18 or over and his or her license was suspended for exceeding the speed limit by 24 miles per hour or more but less than 34 miles per hour, and the sentencing judge, in his or her discretion, decides it is reasonable to issue a limited driving permit. (2) Any person whose driver's license has been suspended and who is subject to a court order for installation and use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation pursuant to the provisions Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 may apply for a limited driving permit. (3) To the extent a person is subject to more than one suspension for which a permit may be issued, the department shall not issue such permit unless the suspensions are for a conviction for driving under the influence in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 imposed pursuant to Code Section 40-5-63 and an administrative suspension imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2 arising from the same incident."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c), (d), and (f) of Code Section 40-5-67.1, relating to testing for driving under the influence and administrative license suspensions, as follows: "(c) If a person under arrest or a person who was involved in any traffic accident resulting in serious injuries or fatalities submits to a chemical test upon the request of a law enforcement officer and the test results indicate that a suspension or disqualification is required under this Code section, the results shall be reported to the department. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the arrested person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or that such person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state and was involved in a traffic accident involving serious injuries or fatalities and that the person submitted to a chemical test at the request of the law enforcement officer and the test results indicate either an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more or, for a person under the age of 21, an alcohol concentration of 0.02 grams or more, the department shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege pursuant to Code Section 40-5-67.2, subject to review as provided for in this chapter. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the arrested person had been operating or was in actual

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physical control of a moving commercial motor vehicle and the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.04 grams or more, the department shall disqualify the person from operating a motor vehicle for a minimum period of one year. (d) If a person under arrest or a person who was involved in any traffic accident resulting in serious injuries or fatalities refuses, upon the request of a law enforcement officer, to submit to a chemical test designated by the law enforcement officer as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, no test shall be given; but the law enforcement officer shall report the refusal to the department. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the arrested person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or that such person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state and was involved in a traffic accident which resulted in serious injuries or fatalities and that the person had refused to submit to the test upon the request of the law enforcement officer, the department shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege for a period of one year or if the person was operating or in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle, the department shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle and shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege, subject to review as provided for in this chapter."
"(f)(1) The law enforcement officer, acting on behalf of the department, shall personally serve the notice of intention to suspend or disqualify the license of the arrested person or other person refusing such test on such person at the time of the person's refusal to submit to a test or at the time at which such a test indicates that suspension or disqualification is required under this Code section. The law enforcement officer shall take possession of any driver's license or permit held by any person whose license is subject to suspension pursuant to subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section, if any, and shall issue a 30 day temporary permit. The officer shall forward the person's driver's license to the department along with the notice of intent to suspend or disqualify and the sworn report required by subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section within ten calendar days after the date of the arrest of such person. This paragraph shall not apply to any person issued a 180 day temporary permit pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-67. The failure of the officer to transmit the sworn report required by this Code section within ten calendar days shall not prevent the department from accepting such report and utilizing it in the suspension of a driver's license as provided in this Code section. (2) If notice has not been given by the arresting officer, the department, upon receipt of the sworn report of such officer, shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege or disqualify such person from operating a motor vehicle and, by regular mail, at the last known address, notify such person of such suspension or disqualification. The notice shall inform the person of the grounds of suspension or disqualification, the effective date of the suspension or disqualification,

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and the right to review. The notice shall be deemed received three days after mailing."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-75, relating to suspensions of drivers' licenses for controlled substance convictions, as follows: "(3) Upon the third or subsequent conviction of any such offense within 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, such person's license shall be suspended for a period of five years. At the end of two years, the person may apply to the department for a three-year driving permit upon compliance with the following conditions:
(A) Such person has not been convicted or pleaded nolo contendere to any drug related offense, including driving under the influence, for a period of two years immediately preceding the application for such permit; (B) Such person submits proof of completion of a licensed drug treatment program. Such proof shall be submitted within two years of the license suspension and prior to the issuance of the permit. Such licensed drug treatment program shall be paid for by the offender. The offender shall pay a permit fee of $25.00 to the department; (C) Such person submits proof of financial responsibility as provided in Chapter 9 of this title; and (D) Refusal to issue such permit would cause extreme hardship to the applicant. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'extreme hardship' means that the applicant cannot reasonably obtain other transportation, and, therefore, the applicant would be prohibited from:
(i) Going to his or her place of employment or performing the normal duties of his or her occupation; (ii) Receiving scheduled medical care or obtaining prescription drugs; (iii) Attending a college or school at which he or she is regularly enrolled as a student; or (iv) Attending regularly scheduled sessions or meetings of support organizations for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to alcohol or other drugs, which organizations are recognized by the commissioner. At the end of five years from the date on which the license was suspended, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of his or her driver's license by submitting proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and paying to the Department of Driver Services a restoration fee of $410.00 or $400.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail. For purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere and all previous pleas of nolo contendere within such five-year period of time shall constitute a conviction."

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SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-81, relating to optional driver improvement programs, as follows: "(a) Any driver improvement program at which attendance is required by court order shall conform to the requirements of this article. When a defensive driving course is required by a court having jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic law offenses or by any prosecuting attorney thereof, such course shall be certified and approved by the department under the provisions of Code Sections 40-5-82 and 40-5-83. Certificates of completion from unlicensed defensive driving courses shall not be recognized for any purposes under this article."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsections (c) and (e) of Code Section 40-5-83, relating to establishment and approval of driver improvement clinics, as follows: "(a)(1) The commissioner shall establish criteria for the approval of driver improvement clinics. To be approved, a clinic shall provide and operate either a defensive driving course, an advanced defensive driving course, or a professional defensive driving course or any combination thereof. Clinics shall be composed of uniform education and training programs consisting of six hours of instruction designed for the rehabilitation of problem drivers. The commissioner shall establish standards and requirements concerning the contents of courses, qualifications of instructors, attendance requirements for students, and examinations. Approved clinics shall charge a fee of $75.00 for a defensive driving course, an advanced defensive driving course, or a professional defensive driving course; except that such clinics may charge different fees of their own choosing if the person is not enrolling in such course pursuant to court order or department requirement. No clinic shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to allow the examination and audit of the books, records, and financial statements of such clinic. Clinics may be operated by any individual, partnership, or corporation, association, civic group, club, county, municipality, board of education, school, or college. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to affect in any way driving programs established for purposes of insurance premium reductions under the provisions of Code Section 33-9-42." "(c) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver improvement clinic who is qualified to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142. A driver improvement clinic shall offer such alcohol and drug course only through a qualified instructor and shall not charge a fee for such course of more than $25.00. The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the a licensed instructor of any commercial driver training school to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142 who is qualified to teach a teen-age driver education course, which course consists of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behindthe-wheel training. The alcohol and drug program may be included in the 30 hours of

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classroom training as part of a curriculum approved by the department. Any fee authorized by law for such a drug and alcohol course may be included in the tuition charge for a teen-age driver education course. Any text or workbook provided or required by the Department of Public Safety Driver Services for such alcohol and drug course shall be provided by the department at the same fee as currently charged by the department to any public or private school, contractor, or appropriate representative currently teaching the program." "(e) The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing criteria for the approval of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs. An applicant shall meet the certification criteria promulgated by the department through its standards and shall provide the following services: (1) the assessment component and (2) the intervention component. The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing rules and regulations concerning the contents and duration of the components of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs, qualifications of instructors, attendance requirements for students, examinations, and program evaluations. Qualified instructors shall be certified for periods of four years each, which may be renewed. Approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs shall charge a fee of $82.00 for the assessment component and $190.00 for the intervention component. An additional fee for required student program materials shall be established by the department in such an amount as is reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of such materials. No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved unless such clinic 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 such DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program by the department or its authorized agent. DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs may be operated by any public, private, or governmental entity; provided, however, that, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, in any political subdivision in which a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program is operated by a private entity, whether for profit or nonprofit, neither the local county board of health nor any other governmental entity shall fund any new programs in that area. Programs currently in existence which are operated by local county boards of health or any other governmental entities shall be authorized to continue operation. New programs may be started in areas where no private DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs have been made available to said community. The Department of Corrections is authorized to operate DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs in its facilities where offenders are not authorized to participate in such programs in the community, provided that such programs meet the certification criteria promulgated by the Department of Driver Services. All such programs operated by the Department of Corrections shall be exempt from all fee provisions established in this subsection specifically including the rebate of any fee for the costs of administration. No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $22.00 for each offender assessed or each offender attending for

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points reduction, 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 Georgia 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."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-84, relating to reinstatement of suspended drivers' licenses for points, as follows: "(d) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the second time within a five-year period as a result of the assessment of points pursuant to Code Section 40-557 shall be reinstated by the department immediately upon receipt by the department of a certificate of completion of an advanced approved defensive driving course and the payment of a restoration fee of $310.00 or $300.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c), (e), and (f) of Code Section 40-5-103, relating to identification cards, as follows: "(c) The department shall not be authorized to collect a fee for an identification card from those persons who are entitled to a free veterans' or honorary driver's license under the provisions of Code Section 40-5-36." "(e) The commissioner may by rule authorize incentive discounts where identification cards are renewed by Internet, telephone, or mail. Any person who has previously been issued a driver's license who transitions from such license or applies for an identification card in addition to such license shall be eligible for such incentive discounts. (f)(1) Every identification card shall be renewed on or before its expiration upon application, payment of the required fee, and, if applicable, satisfactory completion of any other requirements imposed by law. (2) An application for renewal of an identification card may be submitted by:
(A) Personal appearance before the department; or (B) Subject to rules or regulations of the department consistent with considerations of public safety and efficiency of service to identification card holders, means other than personal appearance which may include, without limitation, by mail or electronically. The department may by such rules or regulations exempt persons renewing, obtaining, or transitioning to identification cards under this paragraph from any surrender requirement imposed under Georgia law. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, there shall be no fee whatsoever for replacement of any identification card solely due to a change of the identification card holder's name or address, provided that such replacement identification card shall be valid only for the remaining period of such original term; and provided, further, that only one such free replacement identification card may be

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obtained within the period for which the identification card was originally issued. Any application for the replacement of a lost identification card or due to a change in the identification card holder's name or address submitted within 150 days of the expiration of said identification card shall be treated as an application for renewal subject to the applicable fees as set forth in this Code section."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (22) of Code Section 40-5-142, relating to definitions applicable to commercial drivers' licenses, as follows: "(22) 'Serious traffic violation' means conviction of any of the following offenses or a conviction of any law or ordinance equivalent thereto in this state, in any other state, or in any foreign jurisdiction, when operating either a commercial motor vehicle or, unless otherwise specified, a noncommercial motor vehicle:
(A) Speeding 15 or more miles per hour above the posted speed limit; (B) Reckless driving; (C) Following another vehicle too closely; (D) Improper or erratic lane change, including failure to signal a lane change; (E) A violation, arising in connection with a fatal crash, of state law or a local ordinance, relating to motor vehicle traffic control, excluding parking, weight, length, height, and vehicle defect violations, and excluding homicide by vehicle as defined in Code Section 40-6-393; (F) A railroad grade crossing violation in a noncommercial motor vehicle; (G) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without obtaining a commercial driver's license; (H) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license in the driver's immediate possession, and excluding such violations when the person's commercial driver's license or commercial driving privilege is suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified; or (I) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license of the proper class and endorsements for the specific vehicle being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo transported; or (J) Use of a wireless telecommunications device in violation of Code Section 40-6241.2 while driving a commercial motor vehicle."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "40-5-148.3. (a) Any person applying for issuance or renewal of a commercial driver's license shall submit a certification of his or her type of driving and a current medical examiner's certificate to the department as required by 49 C.F.R. Parts 383 and 391. Receipt of such current medical examiner's certificate shall be reflected upon such person's driving record and posted to his or her CDLIS driver record as his or her medical certification status.

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(b) Upon the expiration of the medical examiner's certificate submitted to the department pursuant to this Code section, the department shall update the medical certification status of such person on his or her driving record and his or her CDLIS driving record. The department shall notify such person of the change of his or her medical certification status and advise such person that he or she will be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle indefinitely if such person does not submit a current medical examiner's certificate to the department within 60 days. Such notice shall be sent via certified mail or such other delivery service obtained by the department that results in delivery confirmation to the address reflected on its records as the driver's mailing address. (c) A commercial driving disqualification imposed as the result of the expiration of a medical examiner's certificate shall be reinstated, and changes to a person's medical certification status shall be updated upon receipt of a current medical examiner's certificate. (d) The department shall suspend the commercial driving privilege or commercial driver's license of any person who submits a medical examiner's certificate containing false information. The period of such suspension shall be 60 days."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-172, relating to identification cards for persons with disabilities, as follows: "40-5-172. (a) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of four five years and shall be renewable on the applicant's birthday in the fourth year following such issuance. Such identification cards shall be issued to persons: (1) With obvious permanent disabilities without further verification of disability; and (2) With disabilities which are not obvious upon presentation of the current sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such permanent disability. A current affidavit shall be presented at each request for renewal. (b) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a temporary disability upon presentation of a sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such disability and estimating the duration of such disability. Such identification cards shall be issued for periods of six months. A current affidavit of a medical doctor attesting to the continuance of such disability shall be presented at each request for renewal thereafter. (c) The commissioner may by rule authorize renewal of an identification card issued to a person with a permanent disability by means other than personal appearance. No further documentation of such person's disability shall be required for such renewal."
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Section 40-16-5, relating to the authority of the commissioner, as follows: "(f) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner is authorized to promulgate regulations allowing for background investigations of applicants for credentials in any of the industries regulated by the department by means other than classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints in instances in which an applicant attempts to comply with the applicable statutory language mandating such background investigation, but his or her fingerprints cannot be captured electronically for reasons that are beyond the applicant's control."
SECTION 19. Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 42-8-111, relating to court ordered installation of ignition interlock devices, as follows: "(f) Exemptions granted due to financial hardship pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be exempt from the subject-matter jurisdiction limitations imposed in Code Sections 40-13-32 and 40-13-33."
SECTION 20. Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 43-13-4, relating to qualifications of driver training school operators, as follows: "(4) Provide a continuous surety company bond in the principal sum of $2,500.00 $10,000.00 for the protection of the contractual rights of students in such form as will meet with the approval of the department and written by a company authorized to do business in this state; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety for all breaches of the condition of the bond in no event shall exceed the principal sum of $2,500.00 $10,000.00 per location, and a single bond at such rate for all schools operated by the same person may be provided in satisfaction of this paragraph. The surety on any such bond may cancel such bond on giving 30 days' notice thereof in writing to the department and shall be relieved of liability for any breach of any condition of the bond which occurs after the effective date of cancellation. If at any time said bond is not valid and in force, the license of the school or program shall be deemed suspended by operation of law until a valid surety company bond is again in force;"
SECTION 21. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.
SECTION 22. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Orrock of the 36th and Albers of the 56th offered the following amendment #1 to committee substitute:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 269 by deleting "To" at the beginning of line 1 and substituting in its place the following: To amend Chapter 3 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of title, security interests, and liens, so as to change the value of a vehicle that can be scrapped; to provide for procedures for notifying the Department of Revenue regarding the cancellation of titles to scrap vehicles; to add falsifying a statement regarding cancellation of title of a scrap vehicle to the list of acts deemed to be felonies; to
By adding after "requirement;" on line 18 the following: to amend Chapter 47 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to used motor vehicles and parts dealers, so as to change a cross-reference;
By adding after line 20 the following: SECTION .1.
Chapter 3 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of title, security interests, and liens, is amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-3-36, relating to the cancellation of a certificate of title for scrap, dismantled, or demolished vehicles, as follows:
"(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, if the owner or authorized agent of the owner has not obtained a title in his or her name for the vehicle to be transferred, or has lost the title for the vehicle to be transferred, he or she may sign a statement swearing that, in addition to the foregoing conditions, the vehicle is worth $750.00 $850.00 or less and is at least 12 model years old. The statement described in this paragraph may be used only to transfer such a vehicle to a licensed used motor vehicle parts dealer under Code Section 43-47-7 or scrap metal processor under Code Section 43-43-1. The department shall promulgate a form for the statement which shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) A statement that the vehicle shall never be titled again; it must be dismantled or scrapped; (B) A description of the vehicle including the year, make, model, vehicle identification number, and color; (C) The name, address, and driver's license number of the owner; (D) A certification that the owner:
(i) Never obtained a title to the vehicle in his or her name; or (ii) Was issued a title for the vehicle, but the title was lost or stolen; (E) A certification that the vehicle: (i) Is worth $750.00 $850.00 or less; (ii) Is at least 12 model years old; and (iii) Is not subject to any secured interest or lien.;

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(F) An acknowledgment that the owner realizes this form will be filed with the department and that it is a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not fewer than one nor more than three years or a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or both, to knowingly falsify any information on this statement; (G) The owner's signature and the date of the transaction; (H) The name, and address, and National Motor Vehicle Title Information System identification number of the business acquiring the vehicle; (I) A certification by the business that $750.00 $850.00 or less was paid to acquire the vehicle; and (J) The business agent's signature and date along with a printed name and title if the agent is signing on behalf of a corporation. (3)(A) The used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor shall mail or otherwise deliver the statement required under paragraph (2) of this subsection to the department within 72 hours of the completion of the transaction, requesting that the department cancel the Georgia certificate of title and registration. (B) Notwithstanding the requirement to mail or otherwise deliver the statement required under paragraph (2) of this subsection to the department, the department shall provide a mechanism for the receipt of the information required to be obtained in the statement by electronic means, at no cost to the used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor, in lieu of the physical delivery of the statement, in which case the used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor shall maintain the original statement for a period of not less than two years. (C) Within 48 hours of each day's close of business, the used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor who purchases or receives motor vehicles for scrap or for parts shall deliver in a format approved by the department, either by facsimile or by other electronic means to be made available by the department by January 1, 2012, a list of all such vehicles purchased that day for scrap or for parts. That list shall contain the following information:
(i) The name, address, and contact information for the reporting entity; (ii) The vehicle identification numbers of such vehicles; (iii) The dates such vehicles were obtained; (iv) The names of the individuals or entities from whom the vehicles were obtained, for use by law enforcement personnel and appropriate governmental agencies only; (v) A statement of whether the vehicles were, or will be, crushed or disposed of, or offered for sale or other purposes; (vi) A statement of whether the vehicle is intended for export out of the United States; and (vii) The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System identification number of the business acquiring the vehicle. There shall be no charge to either a used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor associated with providing this information to the department. (D) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'motor vehicle' shall not include a

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vehicle which has been crushed or flattened by mechanical means such that it is no longer the motor vehicle as described by the certificate of title, or such that the vehicle identification number is no longer visible or accessible, in which case the purchasing or receiving used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor shall verify that the seller has reported the vehicles in accordance with this subsection. Such verification may be in the form of a certification from the seller or contract between the seller and the purchasing or receiving used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor which clearly identifies the seller by a government issued photograph identification card, or employer identification number, and shall be maintained for a period of not less than two years. (E) The information obtained by the department in accordance with this subsection shall be reported to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, in a format which will satisfy the requirement for reporting this information, in accordance with rules adopted by the United States Department of Justice in 28 C.F.R. 25.56. (F) The information obtained by the department in accordance with this subsection shall be made available only to law enforcement agencies, and for purposes of canceling certificates of title, and shall otherwise be considered to be confidential business information of the respective reporting entities. (G) All records required under the provisions of this Code section shall be maintained for a period of two years by the reporting entity and shall include a scanned or photocopied copy of the seller's or seller's representative's driver's license or state issued identification card."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Loudermilk, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Albers of the 56th, Orrock of the 36th and Williams of the 19th offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 269 by adding before line 21 the following: SECTION .2.
Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-3-90, relating to felonies involving certificates of title, as follows:
"40-3-90. A person who, with fraudulent intent:
(1) Alters, forges, or counterfeits a certificate of title; (2) Alters or forges an assignment of a certificate of title or an assignment or release of a security interest on a certificate of title or a form the commissioner prescribed; (3) Has possession of or uses a certificate of title knowing it to have been altered, forged, or counterfeited; (4) Uses a false or fictitious name or address or makes a material false statement, or

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fails to disclose a security interest, or conceals any other material fact in an application for a certificate of title; (5) Alters or forges a notice of a transaction concerning a security interest or lien reflected on the certificate of title as provided by Code Section 40-3-27; or (6) Knowingly falsifies any information on the statement required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-3-36; or (7) Willfully violates any other provision of this chapter after having previously violated the same or any other provision of this chapter and having been convicted of that act in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be guilty of a felony."
By adding between lines 539 and 540 the following: SECTION 20.1.
Chapter 47 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to used motor vehicles and parts dealers, is amended in Code Section 43-47-10, relating to investigations of licensees and sanctions, by revising subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) as follows: "(B) Any of those activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) (6) of Code Section 40-3-90; or"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Loudermilk, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend HB 269 LC 35 2267S by adding at the end of line 144 following the word "record":
"Provided, however, that any notice of suspension or revocation shall be sent via certified mail"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 1.

HB 269, 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 Bills of the Senate:

SB 47.

By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th 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 change provisions relating to training for magistrates and senior magistrates; to change provisions relating to the composition and responsibilities of the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 166. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; 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 181. By Senators Bethel of the 54th and Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses and the Attorney General, respectively, so as prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Tolleson of the 20th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 285. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Butterworth of the 50th.

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The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to HB 285:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide various requirements relating to the integrity and effectiveness of educators; to provide for revision of certification renewal rules to take into account the impact of professional learning; to provide for the development of a course on educator ethics; to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school 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. Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended in Code Section 20-2-200, relating to regulation of certificated professional personnel by the Professional Standards Commission, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(4.1) Prior to July 1, 2015, the Professional Standards Commission shall revise its certification renewal rules established pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection, to require demonstration of the impact of professional learning on educator performance and student learning for purposes of certification renewal. Such revised rules shall be effective beginning July 1, 2015. As part of the revision process, the Professional Standards Commission shall establish a task force to determine the level of evidence necessary for educators to demonstrate the impact of professional learning and how such evidence will be collected and submitted for purposes of certificate renewal."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-207. The Georgia Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission shall cooperatively develop an online course on educator ethics. Such course shall include information on the code of ethics for educators established by the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to Code Section 20-2-984.1. One area of emphasis in the course shall be best practices for administering state-mandated assessments."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-211.1, relating to clearance certificates issued by the Professional Standards Commission relating to fingerprint and criminal background checks, as follows:

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"20-2-211.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Clearance certificate' means a certificate issued by the Professional Standards Commission that verifies that an educator has completed fingerprint and criminal background check requirements as specified in this Code section and that the individual does not have a certificate that is currently revoked or suspended in Georgia or any other state; provided, however, that additional fingerprinting shall not be required for renewal of a clearance certificate or for educators who possess a professional educator certificate as of January 1, 2011. A clearance certificate shall be a renewable certificate valid for five years. Clearance certificates shall be subject to fees in accordance with subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2-200. (2) 'Educator' means a teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education personnel who would, if not exempted pursuant to a charter under Article 31 or 31A of this chapter or an increased flexibility contract under Article 4 of this chapter, be required to hold a professional educator certificate, license, or permit issued by the Professional Standards Commission and persons who have applied for but have not yet received such a certificate, license, or permit. (3) 'Local unit of administration' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 202-242 and shall also include state chartered special schools and commission charter schools. (4) 'Professional educator certificate' means a certificate, license, or permit issued by the Professional Standards Commission that is based upon academic, technical, and professional training, experience, and competency of such personnel as provided for under Code Section 20-2-200. (b)(1) On and after January 1, 2011, all educators employed by a local unit of administration shall hold a valid clearance certificate; provided, however, that an educator who possesses a professional educator certificate as of January 1, 2011, shall not be required to obtain a clearance certificate until his or her professional educator certificate is up for renewal. A local unit of administration may employ an educator who does not already hold a valid clearance certificate, provided the individual has applied for a clearance certificate, for a maximum of 20 days in order to allow for the receipt of the results of the criminal record check and issuance of the clearance certificate. The requirements of this Code section shall be in addition to professional educator certificate requirements unless such educator is employed by a school which is exempt from teacher certification requirements pursuant to a charter under Article 31 or 31A of this chapter or an increased flexibility contract under Article 4 of this chapter. (2) Any other Code sections to the contrary notwithstanding, educators holding a valid clearance certificate shall be subject to the code of ethics for educators as established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-984.1 and shall be subject to Code Sections 20-2-984, 20-2-984.2, 20-2-984.3, 20-2-984.4, and 20-2-984.5. (c) A local unit of administration shall ensure that all noneducator personnel employed by such local unit of administration after January 1, 2011, shall be fingerprinted and

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have a criminal record check performed. The local unit of administration shall have the authority to employ such person for a maximum of 20 days in order to allow for the receipt of the results of the criminal record check. The local unit of administration shall adopt policies to provide for the subsequent criminal record checks of noneducator personnel continued in employment in the local unit of administration.
(d)(1) Local units of administration shall have the authority and responsibility to order criminal record checks pursuant to this Code section through the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and shall have the authority to receive the results of such criminal record checks. Local units of administration shall also have the authority to forward the results of criminal record checks to the Professional Standards Commission as necessary regarding potential violations of the code of ethics for educators. The Professional Standards Commission shall also have the authority to order criminal record checks pursuant to this Code section through the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and shall have the authority to receive the results of such criminal record checks. (2) Fingerprints shall be in such form and of such quality as shall be acceptable for submission to the National Crime Information Center under standards adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the United States Department of Justice Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It shall be the duty of each law enforcement agency in this state to fingerprint those persons required to be fingerprinted by this Code section. (e) At the discretion of local units of administration, fees required for a criminal record check by the Georgia Crime Information Center, the National Crime Information Center, or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the United States Department of Justice shall be paid by the local unit of administration or by the individual seeking employment or making application to the Professional Standards Commission. (f) It shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to submit this Code section to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Justice for their consent to conduct criminal record checks through the National Crime Information Center as required by federal law, rules, or regulations. No criminal record checks through the National Crime Information Center shall be required by this Code section unless and until such consent is given. (g) Information provided by the Georgia Crime Information Center or the National Crime Information Center shall be used only for the purposes allowed by Code Section 35-3-35 or by applicable federal laws, rules, or regulations. (h) The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section. (f) The Professional Standards Commission is authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section."

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Ramsey of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on HB 285 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.
Senator Millar of the 40th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 285 (LC 33 4210S) by inserting after "employees;" on line 6 the following:
to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for the waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions; to revise certain provisions relating to the amount of the scholarship;
By inserting between lines 115 and 116 the following: SECTION 4.
Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-2114, relating to qualifications for the scholarship, as follows:
"(3) The student has spent the prior school year in attendance at a Georgia public school and shall have had an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written by the school in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations; provided, however, that the State Board of Education shall be authorized to require a local board of education to expedite the development of an Individualized Education Program and to waive the prior school year requirement contained in this paragraph, in its sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis for specific medical needs of the student upon the request of a parent or guardian in accordance with state board procedures. If an expedited Individualized Education Program is required by the state board pursuant to this paragraph, the state board may additionally require such expedited process to be completed prior to the beginning of the school year. The State Board of Education shall provide an annual report by December 31 of each year through December 31, 2015, regarding the number of waivers approved pursuant to this paragraph to the General Assembly;"
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 20-22116, relating to the amount of the scholarship and methods of payment, as follows:
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been provided for the student in the resident school system. This amount shall be as calculated under Code Section 20-2-161 and reduced by the local five mill share amount required pursuant to Code Section 20-2-164, austerity reductions, and any other state mandated reductions that occur midyear or otherwise, as applicable. This shall not include any federal funds." "(d) Each local school system shall submit quarterly reports to the department on dates established by the department stating the number of scholarship students in the resident school system. Following each notification, the department shall transfer from the state allotment to each school system the amount calculated under Code Section 20-2-161 subsection (b) of this Code section to a separate account for the scholarship program for quarterly disbursement to the parents of scholarship students. When a student enters the program, the department must receive all documentation required for the student's participation, including the participating school's and student's fee schedules, at least 30 days before the first quarterly scholarship payment is made for the student. The department may not make any retroactive payments."
By redesignating Section 4 as Section 6.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the amendment.
The President ruled the Millar amendment #1 to the committee substitute not germane.
Senator Unterman of the 45th offered the following amendment #2 to committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to HB 285 (LC 33 4210S) by inserting after "employees;" on line 6 the following:
to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs, so as to enact the "Rachel Sackett Act"; to authorize public school students to participate in extracurricular activities at other public schools in their attendance zone; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations;
By inserting between lines 115 and 116 the following:
SECTION 4. Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-319.3. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the "Rachel Sackett Act."

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(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Charter school' means a local charter school, as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-2-2062, a state chartered special school, as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 20-2-2062, and a commission charter school, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2-2081. (2) 'Nonenrolled student' means a student enrolled in a traditional public school, a charter school, or a virtual school who resides within the attendance zone of another public school but who is not enrolled in such school. For purposes of a charter school and a virtual school, the attendance zone shall be as designated in its charter. (3) 'Public school' means, without limitation, a traditional public school and a charter school. (4) 'Virtual school' means a charter school in which students attend all courses via the Internet or other electronic medium not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.
(c) A public school shall allow any nonenrolled student to participate in any extracurricular activity offered or conducted by such public school in the same manner as any student currently enrolled at such public school as long as the public school that the student is attending does not offer such extracurricular activity. A nonenrolled public school student desiring to participate in an extracurricular activity shall register with the principal of the public school, or his or her designee, such intent to participate in extracurricular activities of the public school in accordance with rules and regulations established by the State Board of Education. The final approval for such participation shall reside in the discretion of the principal which shall only be withheld with just cause in accordance with state board rules and regulations as established pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section and in accordance with local board policies, or State Board of Education or Georgia Charter Schools Commission policies, for a state chartered special school or a commission charter school, respectively. If approval is not granted, the principal shall provide notice in writing to the student and his or her parent or guardian which shall include the reason the participation was not approved. (d) A nonenrolled student shall comply with the same rules and requirements and be subject to the same code of conduct applicable to any student's participation in the same activity. (e) The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section, including procedures to follow if the interest in an extracurricular activity at a particular public school exceeds the capacity of such activity."
By redesignating Section 4 as Section 5.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Unterman amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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Senators Millar of the 40th, Albers of the 56th, Tippins of the 37th and Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment #3 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 285 (LC 33 4210S) by inserting after "employees;" on line 6 the following:
to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for additional notification of the program; to provide for application deadlines; to provide deadlines for scholarship payments to parents;
By inserting between lines 115 and 116 the following: SECTION 4.
Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, is amended in Code Section 20-22113, relating to annual notification of options available to parents of special needs children, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The resident school system shall annually notify prior to the beginning of each school year the parent of a student with a disability by letter, by electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to the parent under this article, which shall be in the following form:
'Your child may be eligible for a Georgia Special Needs Scholarship to attend a private school or another public school if your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Information may be found at www.specialedoptions.com relating to eligibility requirements.' In addition, the resident school system shall ensure that the parent of a student with a disability is provided such notice at each Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-2114, relating to qualifications for the scholarship, as follows:
"(5) The parent submits an application for a scholarship to the department no later than the deadline established by the department; provided, however, that the department shall provide application deadline opportunities on September 15, December 15, and February 15 of each school year for a student to transfer."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2-2116, relating to the amount of the scholarship and methods of payment, as follows:
"(e) Upon proper documentation received by the department, the department shall make quarterly scholarship payments to the parents of scholarship students on dates established by the department on or before November 1, January 7, April 1, and May 1 for quarterly periods corresponding, respectively, to August 1 through September 30,

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October 1 through November 30, December 1 through the last day of February, and March 1 through May 31 during each academic year in which the scholarship is in force. As nearly as practical, such quarterly payments shall be equal; provided, however, that this shall not prevent payments from being adjusted due to budgetary midterm adjustments made pursuant to Code Section 20-2-162. The state auditor shall cite as an audit exception any failure by the department to meet any payment deadlines and shall include such audit exceptions on the website established pursuant to Code Section 50-6-32. The initial payment shall be made upon evidence of admission to the participating school, and subsequent payments shall be made on evidence of continued enrollment and attendance at the participating school."

By redesignating Section 4 as Section 7.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the amendment.

The President ruled the Millar, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute not germane.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks (PRS) Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson

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Y Goggans Golden
Y Gooch

Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 2.

HB 285, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

At 9:07 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease.

At 9:56 p.m. the President of the Senate called the Senate to order.

HB 303. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, McCall of the 30th, Hembree of the 67th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Shaw of the 176th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a physician assistant by a physician; to authorize physician assistants to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to revise a provision relating to a requirement that a supervising physician periodically see a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd.

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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C

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Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 2.

HB 303, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 314. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Neal of the 1st and Coleman of the 97th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact "Jessie's Law"; to provide for a definition; to provide that foster care students are granted excused absences from school to attend court proceedings relating to such students' foster care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler
Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

HB 314, 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 disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 274.

By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; 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 33.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 64.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 322. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Balfour of the 9th.

The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 322:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
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 taxes, so as to change the sales and use tax exemption for the sale or use of jet fuel to or by certain qualifying airlines at a qualifying airport; to provide for a state sales tax refund for a limited period of time for the sale or use of jet fuel by qualifying airlines at a qualifying airport; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for automatic repeal; 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. 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 taxes, is amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, by revising paragraph

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(33.1) as follows: "(33.1)(A) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport, to the extent provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. (B) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt from the first 1.80 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax imposed by this chapter and shall be subject to the remaining 2.20 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax imposed by this chapter. (C)(B) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall also be exempt at all times from the sales or use tax levied and imposed as authorized pursuant to Part 1 of Article 3 of this chapter. (D)(C) Except as provided for in subparagraph (C) (B) of this paragraph, this exemption shall not apply to any other local sales and use tax levied or imposed at anytime in any area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including, but not limited to, such taxes authorized by or pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,' or such taxes as authorized by or pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 or Article 2, 2A, or 4 of this chapter. (E)(D) For purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, a 'qualifying airline' shall mean any person which: (i) Is is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or appropriate agency of the United States to operate as an air carrier under an air carrier operating certificate and which provides regularly scheduled flights for the transportation of passengers or cargo for hire; and (ii) For the 12 months immediately preceding the applicable period specified in division (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph would have had in the absence of the exemption provided in this paragraph state sales and use tax liability on jet fuel of more than $15 million. (F)(E) For purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, a 'qualifying airport' shall mean any airport in the state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year.; (G) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this paragraph. (H) The exemption provided for in this paragraph shall apply only as to transactions occurring on or after July 1, 2009, and prior to July 1, 2011;"
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-3.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Qualifying airline' means any person which: (A) Is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or appropriate agency of the United States to operate as an air carrier under an air carrier operating certificate

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and which provides regularly scheduled flights for the transportation of passengers; and (B) For the 12 month period immediately preceding the applicable period specified in a refund claim employed not less than 4,500 Georgia domiciled workers on a fulltime basis to whom W-2 forms are issued. (2) 'Qualifying airport' means any airport in the state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year. (b) A state sales tax refund for state sales taxes paid under Part 2 of this article shall be allowed to a qualifying airline in this state for state sales taxes paid in this state on the sale of jet fuel at a qualifying airport to such qualifying airline when the sales price of such jet fuel exceeds $3.00 per gallon. (c) To claim a refund allowed by this Code section, such qualifying airline shall provide any information required by the department. Every such qualifying airline claiming a refund under this Code section shall maintain and make available for inspection by the department any records that the department considers necessary to determine and verify the amount of the refund to which such qualifying airline is entitled. The burden of proving eligibility for a refund and the amount of the refund rests upon such qualifying airline, and no refund may be allowed to such qualifying airline that fails to maintain adequate records or to make them available for inspection. (d) The state sales tax refunds allowed by this Code section shall be limited as follows: (1) For the period commencing July 1, 2011, and concluding at the last moment of June 30, 2012, in no event shall any qualifying airline claim and be allowed a sales tax refund of more than $20 million and in no event shall the total aggregate amount of state sales tax refunds under this Code section exceed $30 million; and (2) For the period commencing July 1, 2012, and concluding at the last moment of June 30, 2013, in no event shall any qualifying airline claim and be allowed a sales tax refund of more than $10 million and in no event shall the total aggregate amount of state sales tax refunds under this Code section exceed $15 million. (e)(1) A qualifying airline seeking to claim any state sales tax refund provided for under this Code section must submit an application to the commissioner for tentative approval of such state sales tax refund. The commissioner shall promulgate the rules and forms on which the application is to be submitted. The commissioner shall review such application and shall tentatively approve such application upon determining that it meets the requirements of this Code section within 60 days after receiving such application. (2) The commissioner shall allow the state sales tax refunds for state sales taxes on a proportional and pro rata basis based upon the number and dollar amount of the total approved refund claims received during a calendar year. In no event shall the aggregate amount of sales tax refunds approved by the commissioner for all qualifying airlines services under this Code section in a calendar year exceed the limitation specified in subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) No interest shall be paid on any state sales tax refund authorized under this Code section.

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(g)(1) The commissioner shall be authorized to adopt rules and regulations to provide for the administration of any state sales tax refund provided by this Code section. (2) The commissioner shall establish and maintain rules governing the cost of jet fuel in cases of dispute or disagreement regarding the sales price of such jet fuel for purposes of this Code section. Such rules shall include the determination and use of an appropriate index which reflects the true cost of such jet fuel. The rules may use for this purpose the United States Gulf Coast Jet Fuel Price Index or any other similar index established by the federal government, if the commissioner determines that such federal index reflects the true cost of such jet fuel in the State of Georgia. (h) This Code section shall stand repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2013."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on HB 322 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Butterworth was excused.

Senator Davis of the 22nd moved the previous question.

Senator Fort of the 39th objected.

On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 18, and the previous question was ordered.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler E Butterworth Y Carter, B

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort
Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden
Gooch

N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 13. HB 322, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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 Senate:

SB 10.

By Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Rogers of the 21st, Balfour of the 9th, Stoner of the 6th, Sims of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 141.

By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to

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provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for the establishment of a not for profit corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 211. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide an effective date; 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 19.

By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to victims of medical identity fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 135.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st, Rogers of the 21st, Butler of the 55th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 167.

By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in

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the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 325. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Casas of the 103rd and Dutton of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Rogers of the 21st.
The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 325:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising Chapter 2A, relating to student scholarship organizations, as follows:
"CHAPTER 2A
20-2A-1. As used in this chapter, the term:

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(1) 'Eligible student' means a student who is a Georgia resident enrolled in a Georgia secondary or primary public school or eligible to enroll in a qualified first grade, kindergarten program, or pre-kindergarten program; provided, however, that if a student is deemed an eligible student pursuant to this paragraph, he or she shall continue to qualify as such until he or she graduates, reaches the age of 20, or returns to a public school, whichever occurs first. (2) 'Qualified school or program' means a nonpublic pre-kindergarten program, primary school, or secondary school that:
(A) Is accredited or in the process of becoming accredited by one or more entities listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519; and (B) Is located in this state, adheres to the provisions of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, and satisfies the requirements prescribed by law for private schools in this state. (3) 'Student scholarship organization' means a charitable organization in this state that: (A) Is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and allocates obligates for scholarships or tuition grants at least 90 percent of its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants to allow students to attend any qualified school of their parents' choice; and (B) Provides educational scholarships or tuition grants to eligible students without limiting availability to only students of one school.
20-2A-2. Each student scholarship organization:
(1) Must obligate for scholarships or tuition grants at least 90 percent of its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants; however, up to 25 percent of this amount may be carried forward for the next fiscal year. The maximum scholarship amount given by the student scholarship organization in any given year shall not exceed the total expenditures per student in fall enrollment in public elementary and secondary education for this state, which may be determined using the most recently available Digest of Education Statistics published by the National Center for Education Statistics. The Department of Education shall determine and publish such amount annually, no later than January 1. If the Department of Education does not publish such updated amount by January 1, then the prior year's amount shall be increased by 5 percent; (2) Must maintain separate accounts for scholarship funds and operating funds; (3) Must have an independent board of directors with at least three members; (3)(4) May transfer funds to another student scholarship organization; (4)(5) Must conduct an audit of its accounts by an independent certified public accountant within 120 days after the completion of the student scholarship organization's fiscal year verifying that it obligated for scholarships or tuition grants at least 90 percent of its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants and provide such audit to the Department of Revenue in accordance

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with Code Section 20-2A-3; and (5)(6) Must annually submit notice to the Department of Education in accordance with department guidelines of its participation as a student scholarship organization under this chapter.
20-2A-3. (a) Each student scholarship organization must report to the Department of Revenue, on a form provided by the Department of Revenue, by January 12 of each tax year the following:
(1) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns; and (2) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved; (3) The total number and dollar value of scholarships awarded to eligible students; and (2)(4) A list of donors, including the dollar value of each donation and the dollar value of each approved tax credit. Such report shall also include a copy of the audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (4)(5) of Code Section 20-2A-2. The Department of Revenue shall post on its website the information received by each student scholarship organization pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection. (b) The Department of Revenue shall not require any other information from student scholarship organizations, except as expressly authorized in this chapter. All information or reports provided by student scholarship organizations to the Department of Revenue shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 482-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, whether it relates to the donor or the student scholarship organization.
20-2A-4. The Department of Revenue shall provide a list of all student scholarship organizations receiving contributions from businesses and individuals granted a tax credit under Code Section 48-7-29.16 to the General Assembly by January 30 of each year.
20-2A-5. The parent or guardian to whom a scholarship award is granted must restrictively endorse the scholarship award to the private school for deposit into the account of the private school. The parent or guardian may not designate any entity or individual associated with the participating private school as the parent's attorney in fact to endorse a scholarship warrant award. A participant who fails to comply with this Code section forfeits the scholarship.

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20-2A-6. The Department of Education shall maintain on its website a current list of all student scholarship organizations which have provided notice pursuant to paragraph (5)(6) of Code Section 20-2A-2.
20-2A-7. (a)(1) Any student scholarship organization that fails to comply with any requirements under this chapter shall be given written notice by the Department of Revenue of such failure to comply by certified mail and shall have 90 days from the receipt of such notice to correct all deficiencies. (2) Upon failure to correct all deficiencies within 90 days, such student scholarship organization shall: (A) Be immediately removed from the Department of Education list provided for in Code Section 20-2A-6; (B) Be required to cease all operations as a student scholarship organization and transfer all scholarship account funds to a properly operating student scholarship organization within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice from the Department of Revenue of removal from the approved list; and (C) Have all applications for preapproval of tax credits under Code Section 48-729.16 rejected by the Department of Revenue on or after the date the Department of Education removes the student scholarship organization from its list provided for in Code Section 20-2A-6.
(b) Any student scholarship organization that: (1) Awards or restricts the award of a scholarship to a specific eligible student at the request of a donor; or (2) Encourages or facilitates taxpayers to engage in actions that are prohibited by law
shall be subject to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) Any officer or director of a student scholarship organization found to have actively participated in a student scholarship organization's intentional violation of its obligations under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 2. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes, is amended by revising Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to qualified education tax credits, as follows:
"48-7-29.16. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Qualified education expense' means the expenditure of funds by the taxpayer during the tax year for which a credit under this Code section is claimed and allowed to a student scholarship organization operating pursuant to Chapter 2A of Title 20 which are used for tuition and fees for a qualified school or program. (2) 'Qualified school or program' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2A-1.

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(3) 'Student scholarship organization' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2A-1. (b) An individual taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified education expenses as follows: (1) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, the actual amount expended or $1,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; or (2) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, the actual amount expended or $2,500.00 per tax year, whichever is less. (c) A corporation or other entity shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified education expenses in an amount not to exceed the actual amount expended or 75 percent of the corporation's income tax liability, whichever is less. (d) The tax credit shall not be allowed if the taxpayer designates the taxpayer's qualified education expense for the direct benefit of any dependent of the taxpayer. (e) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against the succeeding five years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (f)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section exceed $50 million per tax year; provided, however, that this maximum amount shall be adjusted annually until January 1, 2017, which adjustment may be based on the most recent annual percentage change in the gross output of state and local governments as defined by the National Income and Product Accounts and determined by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis. (2) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits on a first come, first served basis. (3) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a student scholarship organization shall notify a potential donor of the requirements of this Code section. Before making a contribution to a student scholarship organization, the taxpayer shall notify the department of the total amount of contributions that the taxpayer intends to make to the student scholarship organization. The commissioner shall preapprove or deny the requested amount within 30 days after receiving the request from the taxpayer and shall provide written notice to the taxpayer and the student scholarship organization of such preapproval or denial which shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, the taxpayer shall make the contribution to the student scholarship organization within 30 60 days after receiving notice from the department that the requested amount was preapproved. If the taxpayer does not comply with this paragraph, the commissioner shall not include this preapproved contribution amount when calculating the limit prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The department shall establish a web-based donation approval process to implement this subsection. (4) Preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the aggregate total limit established under

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paragraph (1) of this subsection. The department shall maintain an ongoing, current list on its website of the amount of tax credits available under this Code section. (5) Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, the department shall not take any adverse action against donors to student scholarship organizations if the commissioner preapproved a donation for a tax credit prior to the date the student scholarship organization is removed from the Department of Education list pursuant to Code Section 20-2A-7, and all such donations shall remain as preapproved tax credits subject only to the donor's compliance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. (g) In order for the taxpayer to claim the student scholarship organization tax credit under this Code section, a letter of confirmation of donation issued by the student scholarship organization to which the contribution was made shall be attached to the taxpayer's tax return. However, in the event the taxpayer files an electronic return, such confirmation shall only be required to be electronically attached to the return if the Internal Revenue Service allows such attachments when the data is transmitted to the department. In the event the taxpayer files an electronic return and such confirmation is not attached because the Internal Revenue Service does not, at the time of such electronic filing, allow electronic attachments to the Georgia return, such confirmation shall be maintained by the taxpayer and made available upon request by the commissioner. The letter of confirmation of donation shall contain the taxpayer's name, address, tax identification number, the amount of the contribution, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the credit. (h)(1) No credit shall be allowed under this Code section with respect to any amount deducted from taxable net income by the taxpayer as a charitable contribution to a bona fide charitable organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (2) The amount of any scholarship received by an eligible student or eligible prekindergarten student shall be excluded from taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes. (i) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the tax provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 3. This Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 17.

HB 325, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 341. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Heard of the 114th and Harbin of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic stock and mutual insurers, so as to provide for the establishment of limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for investment of funds; to provide for organization; to provide for reinsurance; to provide for applicability; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 8.

HB 341, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 346. By Representative Knight of the 126th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Williams of the 19th.

The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 346:

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 conditions under which certain

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confidential tax information may be released or used; to provide for limitations and conditions; to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide for the transfer, devise, and distribution of unused income tax credits for the donation of real property for conservation purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; 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 in Code Section 48-2-15, relating to confidential information, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) This Code section shall not be construed to prohibit persons or groups of persons other than employees of the department from having access to tax information when necessary to conduct research commissioned by the department and when or where necessary for data processing operations and maintenance of data processing equipment, provided the persons or groups of persons have obtained prior written approval from the commissioner and are subject to the direct security control of department personnel during all periods of access in connection with the processing, storage, transmission, and reproduction of such tax information; the programming, maintenance, repair, testing, and procurement of equipment; and the providing of other services for purposes of tax administration. Any such access shall be pursuant to a written agreement with the department providing for the handling, permitted uses, and destruction of such tax information, requiring security clearance checks for such persons or groups of persons similar to those required of employees of the department, and including such other terms and conditions as the department may require to protect the confidentiality of the tax information to be disclosed. Any person who divulges or makes known any tax information obtained under this subsection shall be subject to the same civil and criminal penalties as those provided for divulgence of information by employees of the department."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-7-1, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, by revising paragraph (11) as follows:
"(11) 'Taxable nonresident' means: (A) Every individual who is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who regularly and not casually or intermittently engages within this state, by himself or herself or by means of employees, agents, or partners, in employment, trade, business, professional, or other activity for financial gain or profit, including, but not limited to, the rental of real or personal property located within this state or for use within this state. 'Taxable nonresident' does not include a legal resident of another state whose only activity for financial gain or profit in this state consists of performing services in this state for an employer as an employee

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when the remuneration for the services does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of the income received by the person for performing services in all places during any taxable year or $5,000.00; (B) Every individual who is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who sells, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of tangible property which at the time of the sale, exchange, or other disposition has a taxable situs within this state or who sells, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of intangible personal property which has acquired at the time of the sale, exchange, or other disposition a business or commercial situs within this state; (C) Every individual who is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who receives the proceeds of any lottery prize awarded by the Georgia Lottery Corporation; (D) Every individual who is not a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who makes a withdrawal as provided for in paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-27; and
(E)(i) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term: (I) 'Deferred compensation' means deferred compensation received from a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. (II) 'Nonqualified deferred compensation plan' means the same as it is defined in Section 3121(v)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(ii) Every individual who is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who regularly and not casually or intermittently engaged in a prior year within this state, by himself or herself, in activity for financial gain or profit and who receives income from such activity in the form of deferred compensation or income from the exercise of stock options and such income exceeds the lesser of 5 percent of the income received by the person in all places during the taxable year or $5,000.00; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not apply in the case of an individual who receives such income when the state is prohibited from taxing such income pursuant to federal law. For stock options granted and deferred compensation plans established before January 1, 2011, this subparagraph shall apply only to the portion earned on or after January 1, 2011. The commissioner shall by rule and regulation provide the method of determining the amount earned in Georgia using a 'days worked in Georgia' method. Such earned amount shall be included in the Georgia income of the taxable nonresident. (iii) Employers shall withhold Georgia income tax as provided in Article 5 of this chapter on all deferred compensation and stock options which are required to be included in Georgia income of the taxable nonresident. For purposes of withholding only:
(I) The employer shall use records that are available to them. However, if the records are not available, the employer may reasonably rely upon a written representation, signed under penalties of perjury, from the employee of the number of days worked in Georgia. The employer shall only be held liable if the employer had actual or constructive knowledge that the employee's written

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representation was false or contained erroneous information; and (II) The employer may elect to determine the number of days worked in Georgia by assuming the employee worked in Georgia only during the time the employee was a resident of Georgia. (iv) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the tax provisions of this paragraph."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-7-29.12, relating to the income tax credit for donation of real property for conservation purposes, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d.1) Any tax credits under this Code section earned by a taxpayer and previously claimed but not used by such taxpayer against such taxpayer's income tax may be transferred or sold in whole or in part by such taxpayer to another Georgia taxpayer, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The transferor shall submit to the department a written notification of any transfer or sale of tax credits within 30 days after the transfer or sale of such tax credits. The notification shall include such transferor's tax credit balance prior to transfer, the remaining balance after transfer, all tax identification numbers for each transferee, the date of transfer, the amount transferred, and any other information required by the department; (2) Failure to comply with this subsection shall result in the disallowance of the tax credit until the taxpayer is in full compliance; (3) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit under this subsection claimed and allowed for a taxable year exceed the transferee's income tax liability. Any unused credit may be carried forward to subsequent taxable years provided that the transfer or sale of this tax credit does not extend the time in which such tax credit can be used. The carry-forward period for tax credit that is transferred or sold shall begin on the date on which the tax credit was originally earned; and (4) A transferee shall have only such rights to claim and use the tax credit that were available to the transferor at the time of the transfer. To the extent that such transferor did not have rights to claim and use the tax credit at the time of the transfer, the department shall either disallow the tax credit claimed by the transferee or recapture the tax credit from the transferee. The transferee's recourse is against the transferor."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-7-60, relating to confidentiality of tax information, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) This Code section shall not be construed to prohibit persons or groups of persons other than employees of the department from having access to tax information where necessary to conduct research commissioned by the department and or where necessary for data processing operations and maintenance of data processing equipment, provided

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the persons or groups of persons have obtained prior written approval from the commissioner and are subject to the direct security control of department personnel during all periods of access in connection with the processing, storage, transmission, and reproduction of such tax information; the programming, maintenance, repair, testing, and procurement of equipment; and the providing of other services for purposes of tax administration. Any such access shall be pursuant to a written agreement with the department providing for the handling, permitted uses, and destruction of such tax information, requiring security clearance checks for such persons or groups of persons similar to those required of employees of the department, and including such other terms and conditions as the department may require to protect the confidentiality of the tax information to be disclosed. Any person who divulges or makes known any tax information obtained under this subsection shall be subject to the same civil and criminal penalties as those provided for divulgence of information by employees of the department."
SECTION 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and Section 2 of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. (b) Section 3 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012, and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Chance of the 16th, Stoner of the 6th, Unterman of the 45th, Rogers of the 21st and Tolleson of the 20th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Finance Committee substitute to HB 346 (LC 18 9986S) by inserting between "purposes;" and "to" on line 4 the following: to revise and change the income tax credit for clean energy property; to change certain procedures, conditions, and limitations;
By striking "an effective date;" and inserting in its place "effective dates;" on line 6.
By inserting between lines 116 and 117 the following:
SECTION 3A. Said title is further amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-29.14, relating to the income tax credit for clean energy property, by revising the introductory language of paragraph (1), subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), paragraph (3), and subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) as follows:

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"(1) A tax credit is allowed against the tax imposed under this article to a taxpayer for the construction, purchase, or lease of clean energy property that is placed into service in this state between July 1, 2008, and December 31, 2012 2014; provided, however, this credit shall be further subject to the following conditions and limitations:"
"(A) A credit allowed by this Code section shall be taken for the taxable year in which the clean energy property is installed and may be taken against income tax or, if the taxpayer is an insurance company, against gross premium tax; provided, however, that for any credit under this Code section which is allowed for calendar year 2012, 2013, or 2014, the entire credit may not be taken for the year in which the property is placed in service but must be taken in four equal installments over four successive taxable years beginning with the taxable year in which the credit is allowed;" "(3) In no event shall the total amount of tax credits allowed by this subsection exceed: (A) For calendar year 2008, $2.5 million; (B) For calendar year 2009, $2.5 million; (C) For calendar year 2010, $2.5 million; (D) For calendar year 2011, $2.5 million; and (E) For calendar year 2012, $2.5 $5 million; (F) For calendar year 2013, $5 million; and (G) For calendar year 2014, $5 million." "(B) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits on a first come, first served basis. In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits approved by the commissioner for all taxpayers under this Code section in a calendar year exceed the limitations specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection. In the event a taxpayer filed a timely application for such credit but is not allowed all or part of the credit amount to which such taxpayer would be authorized to receive because the limitations specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection have been reached, such taxpayer may reapply in the following taxable year for a tax credit for those same eligible costs, and in such event, that taxpayer shall have priority over other taxpayers for credit allocation in the year of such reapplication the commissioner shall add such taxpayer to a priority waiting list of applications, prioritized by the date of the taxpayer's first filed application. With respect to the credit allocation in subsequent years, taxpayers on the priority waiting list shall have priority over other taxpayers who apply for the credit for an installation in the subsequent years;"
By striking lines 138 through 142 and inserting in their place the following: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 2 of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. (c) Section 3A of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.

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(d) Section 3 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012, and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Chance, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

HB 346, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 390 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 390 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 413 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 413 was placed on the Table.

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Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 423 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 423 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 454 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 454 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 461 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 461 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 485 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 485 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 489 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 489 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 500 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 500 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HR 71 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HR 71 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HR 507 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HR 507 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 414 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 414 was placed on the Table.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 80 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 80 was placed on the Table.

The following message was 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 Bills of the Senate:

SB 100.

By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia

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Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 203. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change certain resident independent adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster license requirements; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:32 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, April 14, 2011 Fortieth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
The President ordered the Senate to stand at ease subject to the call of the chair.
At 10:46 a.m. the President called the Senate to order.
Senator Balfour of the 9th 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 285. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, McKoon of the 29th, Brown of the 26th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to revise the disclosure requirements for lobbyists to include expenditures made to public employees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 286. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Hill of the 4th, Stoner of the 6th, Hooks of the 14th and Murphy of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-292 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to merit system of personnel administration for county revenue employees, membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, contributions, and credit for prior service, so as to provide that no person who first or again becomes a tax commissioner, tax collector, tax receiver, or an employee of any such officer on or after July 1, 2012, shall be eligible for membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.

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SB 287. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Cowsert of the 46th and Butterworth of the 50th:
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 an election to participate in the Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; to provide that persons who made an irrevocable election for such participation may nonetheless elect to participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for creditable service; to provide for application and transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Carter of the 1st and Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, so as to authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agreements with physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the content of vaccine protocol agreements; to provide that a party to a vaccine protocol agreement shall not delegate his or her authority; to limit the number of vaccine protocol agreements into which a physician may enter at any one time; to prohibit certain entities from entering into vaccine protocol agreements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 289. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Millar of the 40th, Williams of the 19th and Albers of the 56th:
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 require students to take one course containing online learning; to provide for the online administration of end-of-course assessments; to require local school systems to provide opportunities for participation in part-time and fulltime virtual instruction programs; to establish a list of providers; to provide requirements for providers; to provide for a report by the Department of Education on digital learning methods; to provide for blended learning courses in charter schools which include online instruction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.

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SB 290. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Brown of the 26th, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Thompson of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to create the Georgia Innocence Inquiry Commission; to provide a purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for membership and appointment of members; to provide for administrative support; to provide for a director and staff and duties of the director; to provide for powers and duties of the commission; to provide for a contingency effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

SR 601. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION urging the members of the United States Senate to oppose ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Rules 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 recommendation:

HB 495 HB 577 HB 599 HB 610 HB 612 HB 618 HB 623 HB 631

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 552 HB 579 HB 607 HB 611 HB 613 HB 622 HB 629 SB 279

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

Senator Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tate of the 38th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tate was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Bethel Brown Bulloch Butterworth Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crosby Davenport Davis Ginn Goggans Golden

Gooch Hamrick Harbison Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hooks Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones Ligon McKoon Millar

Mullis Murphy Ramsey Rogers Seabaugh Shafer Sims Staton Stone Stoner Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Butler Loudermilk Seay

Fort Miller Tate (Excused)

Grant Orrock

The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.
The President introduced the chaplain of the day, Senator Tommie Williams of Lyons, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 4-2.1(a) to entertain points of personal privilege.
Senator Heath of the 31st objected.
Senator Henson of the 41st withdrew the motion.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 599. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Sims of the 12th, Fort of the 39th, Butler of the 55th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett Tate; and for other purposes.

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SR 600. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, James of the 35th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Evelyn Jenkins Carroll on the occasion of her 95th birthday; and for other purposes.
SR 602. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Patrick Ansley Williams; and for other purposes
SR 603. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Sylvan M. Byck, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 604. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Cecil A. Hodges; and for other purposes.
SR 605. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Ashlyn Ethridge; and for other purposes.
SR 606. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Cody Randal Hudon; and for other purposes.
SR 607. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Austin Jeans; and for other purposes.
SR 608. By Senators Fort of the 39th and Tate of the 38th: A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ella Mae Wade Brayboy; and for other purposes.
SR 609. By Senator Rogers of the 21st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Barbara Payne on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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SR 610. By Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Committed 2 You, Inc., of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 611. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Epsilon Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order; and for other purposes.
SR 612. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Floyd Chapel Baptist Church on the occasion of its 131st anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 613. By Senator Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William A. Bridges, Jr., and the Cabbagetown Collection Exhibition; and for other purposes.
SR 614. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Katherine Elizabeth Fowler and Alex Thomas Immer; and for other purposes.
SR 615. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Joseph "Red Dog" Campbell and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
SR 616. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Butler of the 55th, Brown of the 26th, Carter of the 42nd, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Derek Wayne Moses; and for other purposes.
SR 617. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th, Fort of the 39th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the grand opening of the Zion Baptist Church Community Center; and for other purposes.

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SR 618. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th, Brown of the 26th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Reopening Celebration for the Heritage Sanctuary at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
SR 619. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Billy Peeples; and for other purposes.
SR 620. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mount Nebo Baptist Church on the occasion of its 111th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 621. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeff Duncan; and for other purposes.
SR 622. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 23, 2011, as Student Venture Day; 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 638. By Representative Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Randolph County and provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the appointment, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for filling of vacancies and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of

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certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish certain boards and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 588.

By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th and Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 265. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Thompson of the 5th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Lilburn, approved August 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4757), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 267. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 270. By Senator Bethel of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Eton, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4689), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 271. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), so as to provide that the State Court of Putnam County shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court of Putnam County regarding violations of county ordinances of Putnam County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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 189. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the form of government of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; to revise, restate, and modernize certain provisions of said Act; to revise certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the mayor; to revise certain provisions related to vetoes; to provide for the office of city administrator and establish powers and duties of said position; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 638. By Representative Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Randolph County and provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the appointment, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for filling of vacancies and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish certain boards and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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Senator Ramsey of the 43rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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 April 14, 2011 Fortieth Legislative Day

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

SB 279

Staton of the 18th Brown of the 26th MACON-BIBB COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY ACT

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 4991), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), so as to provide for the appointment of certain members of the governing authority and their qualifications and period of service; to provide that the authority shall not exercise any development powers after a certain date; to provide for the payment of a franchise fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 495

Chance of the 16th Seay of the 34th CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fayetteville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 552 HB 577 HB 579 HB 599

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Ginn of the 47th Miller of the 49th JACKSON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bethel of the 54th WHITFIELD COUNTY "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Whitfield County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Thompson of the 5th Shafer of the 48th CITY OF NORCROSS
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3729), so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Norcross; to provide for a referendum; to provide for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Goggans of the 7th Golden of the 8th COOK COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Cook County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for

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preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Thompson of the 5th Jones of the 10th Millar of the 40th Henson of the 41st Carter of the 42nd Ramsey of the 43rd Butler of the 55th DEKALB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to impose certain requirements and limitations upon ad valorem taxes levied by DeKalb County to finance the provision of certain governmental services, known and cited as the "DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3548), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3548), so as to give the county the authority to reflect the ad valorem taxes for district services separately on the real estate tax statement; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Hill of the 4th Stone of the 23rd EMANUEL COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Emanuel County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Henson of the 41st CITY OF STONE MOUNTAIN
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stone Mountain, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4108), so as to provide for election by posts for members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 612 HB 613 HB 618 HB 622

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Butterworth of the 50th CITY OF CORNELIA WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act and to provide that such bonds or obligations be validated as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Ligon of the 3rd CITY OF KINGSLAND
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Kingsland to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rogers of the 21st Murphy of the 27th CITY OF HOLLY SPRINGS, COUNTY OF CHEROKEE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee," approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4964), so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Crosby of the 13th CITY OF POULAN
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Poulan, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4367), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 623

Unterman of the 45th Miller of the 49th CITY OF BUFORD

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Buford to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 629

Miller of the 49th HALL COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Hall County Family Connection Network; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings and determinations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the network; to provide for the membership of the network; to provide for the organization and meetings of the network; to provide for the purposes for which the network is created; to provide the powers and duties of the network; to provide that the members of the network shall be trustees; to provide for certain exemptions from taxation, levy and sale, garnishment, and attachment; to provide for the court in which actions against the network may be brought; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 631

Hooks of the 14th CITY OF BYRON

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Byron, approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 1210), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Byron; 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 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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Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

Senator Bethel of the 54th introduced the doctor of the day, former Senator Dr. Don Thomas.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 49.

By Representatives Walker of the 107th, Davis of the 109th and Maddox of the 172nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bills of the House:

HB 192.

By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th, Carter of the 175th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 322.

By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bills of the House:

HB 40.

By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, Buckner of the 130th and Kaiser of the 59th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that engine coolant or antifreeze sold in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for a limitation on liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 277.

By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Maddox of the 172nd, Roberts of the 154th, Williams of the 165th, Black of the 174th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to hunting, so as to regulate the baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; to change certain provisions relating to unlawful enticement of game; to change certain provisions relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bills of the House:

HB 197.

By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th, Mitchell of the 88th, Horne of the 71st and Hembree of the 67th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 234.

By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset from the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that HB 24, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 24, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

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HB 24. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Weldon of the 3rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jacobs of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 24 (LC 29 4572S) by replacing line 445 as follows: 40-6-391, evidence of a conviction of another violation of Code Section 40-6-391 on
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Henson of the 41st objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 3, nays 35, and the Cowsert amendment #1 was lost.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend HB 24 (LC 29 4572S) by replacing line 1435 as follows: a thorough and sifting cross-examination as to such items of evidence. Any party may offer proof that the expenses incurred were less than the amount billed with evidence that the one who submitted the bill accepted less than the full amount in full satisfaction of the bill.
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 8, nays 40, and the Cowsert amendment #2 was lost.

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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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey
Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

HB 24, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Barry Loudermilk

Science and Technology

District 52

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

323-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

4/14/11

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record a "yes" vote on HB 24. I was engaged in business outside the chamber.

/s/ Barry Loudermilk, 52nd

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Senator Carter of the 42nd recognized the Honorable Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, commended by SR 148, adopted previously. Mayor Kasim Reed addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th moved that the Senate recede from its amendment to HB 274.

Senator Stoner of the 6th objected.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Fort

Y Grant E Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk

Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey
Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller N Mullis

Y Tolleson N Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 25, nays 27; the motion lost, and the Senate did not recede from its amendment to HB 274.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its amendment to HB 274.

The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its amendment to HB 274.

Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that HB 500, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 500, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 500. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Davis of the 22nd.

Senators Davis of the 22nd, Chance of the 16th, Stoner of the 6th and Butterworth of the 50th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend House Committee Substitute to HB 500 (LC 35 2225S) by deleting on line 34 after "34-14-4." the following: The program shall be made available to job seekers free of charge.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Davis, et al. amendment #1 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 1. HB 500, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Hardie Davis

Interstate Cooperation

District 22

Economic Development

327-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Ethics

Atlanta, GA 30334

Finance

Insurance and Labor

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I ask that a yea vote be recorded for Senator Davis on HB 500!

/s/ Hardie Davis 4/14/11

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Committees:

Senator Lindsey Tippins

Finance

District 37

Natural Resources and the Environment

302-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Education and Youth

Atlanta, GA 30334

Retirement

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 14, 2011

The Honorable Bob Ewing Secretary of State State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Ga 30334

Dear Mr. Secretary:

I would like to respectfully request my vote for HB 500 be officially recorded as a "Yes" vote.

Respectfully,

/s/ Lindsey Tippins

Senator Bulloch of the 11th asked unanimous consent that HR 71, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HR 71, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its adoption.

HR 71. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of any remaining state interest in a certain tract of real property to Grady County; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Bulloch 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:

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HR 71, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that HB 423, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 423, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 423. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 34th, Hembree of the 67th, Murphy of the 120th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to unfair trade practices, so as to provide that certain acts by residential contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Shafer of the 48th.

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The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 423:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide that certain acts by residential roofing contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to provide for notice language; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to prohibit certain acts by public adjusters or persons acting as public adjusters to use rebates or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into a contract; 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 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"10-1-393.12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Residential real estate' means a new or existing building constructed for habitation by one to four families, including detached garages. (2) 'Residential roofing contractor' means a person or entity in the business of contracting or offering to contract with an owner or possessor of residential real estate to repair or replace roof systems. (3) 'Roof system' means a roof covering, roof sheathing, roof weatherproofing, roof framing, roof ventilation system, and insulation. (b) A person who has entered into a written contract with a residential roofing contractor to provide goods or services to be paid from the proceeds of a property and casualty insurance policy may cancel the contract prior to midnight on the fifth business day after the insured has received written notice from the insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under such insurance policy. Cancellation shall be evidenced by the insured giving written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing contractor at the address stated in the contract. Notice of cancellation, if given by mail, shall be effective upon deposit into the United States mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the residential roofing contractor. Notice of cancellation need not take a particular form and shall be sufficient if it indicates, by any form of written expression, the intention of the insured not to be bound by the contract. (c) Before entering a contract as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the residential roofing contractor shall:

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(1) Furnish the insured a statement in boldface type of a minimum size of ten points, in substantially the following form:
'You may cancel this contract at any time before midnight on the fifth business day after you have received written notification from your insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under the insurance policy. This right to cancel is in addition to any other rights of cancellation which may be found in state or federal law or regulation. See attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right'; and (2) Furnish each insured a fully completed form in duplicate, captioned 'NOTICE OF CANCELLATION,' which shall be attached to the contract but easily detachable, and which shall contain in boldface type of a minimum size of ten points the following statement: 'NOTICE OF CANCELLATION' If you are notified by your insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under the insurance policy, you may cancel the contract by mailing or delivering a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other written notice to (name of contractor) at (address of contractor's place of business) at any time prior to midnight on the fifth business day after you have received such notice from your insurer. I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION
(date)
(insured's signature). (d) In circumstances in which payment may be made from the proceeds of a property and casualty insurance policy, a residential roofing contractor shall not require any payments from an insured until the five-day cancellation period has expired. If, however, the residential roofing contractor has performed any emergency services, acknowledged by the insured in writing to be necessary to prevent damage to the premises, the residential roofing contractor shall be entitled to collect the amount due for the emergency services at the time they are rendered. Any provision in a contract as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section that requires the payment of any fee for anything except emergency services shall not be enforceable against any insured who has canceled a contract under this Code section. (e) A residential roofing contractor shall not represent or negotiate, or offer or advertise to represent or negotiate, on behalf of an owner or possessor of residential real estate on any insurance claim in connection with the repair or replacement of roof systems. This subsection shall not apply to a public adjuster licensed under Chapter 23 of Title 33."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, is amended by revising Code

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Section 33-23-43, relating to authority of adjusters and penalty for violation, as follows: "33-23-43. (a) An adjuster licensed as both an independent and a public adjuster shall not represent both the insurer and the insured in the same transaction. (b) An adjuster shall have authority under his or her license only to investigate, settle, or adjust and report to his or her principal upon claims arising under insurance contracts on behalf of insurers only if licensed as an independent adjuster or on behalf of insureds only if licensed as a public adjuster. (c) No public adjuster, at any time, shall knowingly: (1) Suggest or advise the employment of or name for employment a specific attorney or attorneys to represent a person in any matter relating to a person's potential claims, including any motor vehicle accident claims for personal injury, loss of consortium, property damages, or other special damages; (2) Accept or agree to accept any money or other compensation from an attorney or any person acting on behalf of an attorney which the adjuster knows or should reasonably know is payment for the suggestion or advice by the adjuster to seek the services of the attorney or for the referral of any portion of a person's claim to the attorney; or (3) Hire or procure another to do any act prohibited by this subsection.; or (4) Advertise or promise to pay or rebate all or any portion of any insurance deductible as an inducement to the sale of goods or services. As used in this subsection, the term 'promise to pay or rebate' includes (A) granting any allowance or offering any discount against the fees to be charged, including, but not limited to, an allowance or discount in return for displaying a sign or other advertisement at the insured's premises, or (B) paying the insured or any person directly or indirectly associated with the property any form of compensation, gift, prize, bonus, coupon, credit, referral fee, or other item of monetary value for any reason. (d) For purposes of subsection (c) of this Code section, the term 'public adjuster' shall include licensed public adjusters as defined by Code Section 33-23-1, and persons representing themselves to be public adjusters who are not properly licensed by the Commissioner., and persons committing any act under paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section. (e) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and such violation shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of licenses under this chapter."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Shafer of the 48th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:

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Amend the Senate committee substitute to HB 423 (LC 37 1218S) by substituting for line 21 the following: replace roof systems; provided, however, that such term shall not include an enterprise whose principal business is the retail sale of merchandise which operates in multiple states and multiple locations and which offers contracted services for such residential roof repair or roof system replacement.
Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Shafer amendment #1 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senator Shafer of the 48th offered the following amendment #2 to the committee substitute:
Amend the Senate Committee Substitute to HB 423 (LC 37 1218S) by inserting on line 8 after "contract;" the following: to amend Code Section 43-40-25, relating to violations by licensed community association managers, salespersons, associate brokers, brokers, schools, and instructors sanctions and unfair trade practices, so as to change provisions relating to unfair trade practices;
By amending after line 111 by inserting the following: Code Section 43-40-25, relating to violations by licensed community association managers, salespersons, associate brokers, brokers, schools, and instructors sanctions and unfair trade practices, is amended by revising paragraph (35) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(35) Failing to obtain a person's written agreement to refer that person to another licensee licensed broker for brokerage or relocation services and to inform such person being referred whether or not the licensee will receive a valuable consideration for such referral and an estimate of such consideration."
SECTION 4.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Shafer amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 2.

HB 423, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 94. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide for a short title; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to change provisions relating to interference with lawful custody; to change provisions relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor; to provide for definitions; to provide for exclusions from criminal liability under certain circumstances; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the

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Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to provide for registration of certain organizations that provide services to runaway and homeless youth; to provide for procedure; to provided 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Runaway Youth Safety Act."
SECTION 2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 16-5-45, relating to interference with custody, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Child' means any individual who is under the age of 17 years or any individual who is under the age of 18 years who is alleged to be a deprived child or an unruly child as such is terms are defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings. (2) 'Committed person' means any child or other person whose custody is entrusted to another individual by authority of law. (3) 'Lawful custody' means that custody inherent in the natural parents, that custody awarded by proper authority as provided in Code Section 15-11-45, or that custody awarded to a parent, guardian, or other person by a court of competent jurisdiction. (4) 'Service provider' means an entity that is registered with the Department of Human Services pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 or a child welfare agency as defined in Code Section 49-5-12 or an agent or employee acting on behalf of such entity or child welfare agency. (b)(1) A person commits the offense of interference with custody when without lawful authority to do so, the person: (A) Knowingly or recklessly takes or entices any child or committed person away from the individual who has lawful custody of such child or committed person; (B) Knowingly harbors any child or committed person who has absconded; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not apply to a service provider that notifies the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child's location and general state of well being as soon as possible but not later than 72 hours after the child's acceptance of services; provided, further, that such notification shall not be required if: (i) The service provider has reasonable cause to believe that the minor has been abused or neglected and makes a child abuse report pursuant to Code Section 197-5; (ii) The child will not disclose the name of the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the Division of Family and Children Services within the

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Department of Human Services is notified within 72 hours of the child's acceptance of services; or (iii) The child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian cannot be reached, and the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services is notified within 72 hours of the child's acceptance of services; or (C) Intentionally and willfully retains possession within this state of the child or committed person upon the expiration of a lawful period of visitation with the child or committed person. (2) A person convicted of the offense of interference with custody shall be punished as follows: (A) Upon conviction of the first offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $200.00 nor more than $500.00 or shall be imprisoned for not less than one month nor more than five months, or both fined and imprisoned; (B) Upon conviction of the second offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $400.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or shall be imprisoned for not less than three months nor more than 12 months, or both fined and imprisoned; and (C) Upon the conviction of the third or subsequent offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 16-12-1, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, as follows:
"(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 or an unruly child as such is terms are 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, the substantial disfigurement of the body or of a member of the body, 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. (5) 'Service provider' means an entity that is registered with the Department of Human Services pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 or a child welfare agency as defined in Code Section 49-5-12 or agent or employee acting on behalf of such entity or child welfare agency.
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deprivation of a minor when such person: (1) Knowingly and willfully encourages, causes, abets, connives, or aids a minor in committing a delinquent act as such is defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings; (2) Knowingly and willfully encourages, causes, abets, connives, or aids a minor in committing an act which would cause such minor to be found to be an unruly child as such is defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to a service provider that notifies the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the minor's location and general state of well being as soon as possible but not later than 72 hours after the minor's acceptance of services; provided, further, that such notification shall not be required if: (A) The service provider has reasonable cause to believe that the minor has been abused or neglected and makes a child abuse report pursuant to Code Section 19-75; (B) The minor will not disclose the name of the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services is notified within 72 hours of the minor's acceptance of services; or (C) The minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian cannot be reached, and the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services is notified within 72 hours of the minor's acceptance of services; (3) Willfully commits an act or acts or willfully fails to act when such act or omission would cause a minor to be found to be a deprived child as such is defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings; (4) Knowingly and willfully hires, solicits, engages, contracts with, conspires with, encourages, abets, or directs any minor to commit any felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense or delinquent act which would constitute a felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense if committed by an adult; (5) Knowingly and willfully provides to a minor any weapon as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 or any weapon as defined in Code Section 16-11-121 to commit any felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense or delinquent act which would constitute a felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense if committed by an adult; or (6) Knowingly and willfully hires, solicits, engages, contracts with, conspires with, encourages, abets, or directs any minor to commit any smash and grab burglary which would constitute a felony if committed by an adult."
SECTION 4. Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protections for children and youth, is amended by revising Article 7, which is reserved, as follows:

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"ARTICLE 7
49-5-160. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Licensed' means an individual who has been licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43. (2) 'Organization' means a nonprofit charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which:
(A) Serves children who have run away or children who are homeless; (B) Has qualified staff on duty at all hours the organization is open for service; and (C) Employs at least one individual who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43. (3) 'Qualified staff' means having: (A) All staff who directly interact with children receive training on emergency evacuation procedures, service protocols, and the mandatory child abuse reporting requirements set forth in Code Section 19-7-5; and (B) All staff have had a criminal record check conducted in accordance with Article 5 of this chapter.
49-5-161. (a) On and after July 1, 2011, all organizations shall register under this Code section by submitting a form to the department, upon forms furnished by the department. The form shall require the name, address, and telephone number of the organization and emergency contact information. (b) A registrant shall be required to pay an annual registration fee of $25.00. (c) Upon receipt of an application for registration, payment of the registration fees, and presentation by the applicant of evidence that the organization meets the qualifications prescribed by Code Section 49-4-162, the department shall issue such organization a registration certificate valid for one year.
49-5-162. (a) The department shall require organizations to have reasonable:
(1) Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping; (2) Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health; (3) Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization's premises; and (4) Proof of having qualified staff. (b) The department shall require that organizations: (1) Photograph all minors considered for admission by the organization; (2) Have proof of liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect the clients of the organization's facility; and

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(3) Provide a copy of its registration to the sheriff of the county in which the organization operates a facility, and the sheriff shall distribute such registration to all appropriate law enforcement agencies within the county. 49-5-163. (a) A registered organization shall prominently display its registration at some location near the entrance of the premises of such organization that is open to view by the public. (b) The department shall be given the right to periodically inspect the facilities of registered organizations. The department shall have right of entrance, privilege of inspection, and right of access to all children under the care and control of the organization. (c) If any flagrant abuses, derelictions, or deficiencies are made known to the department or its duly authorized agents during their inspection of any organization or if, at any time, such are reported to the department, the department shall immediately investigate such matters and take such action as conditions may require.

49-5-164. Nothing in this article shall be construed to exempt a registered organization from the requirements of Code Section 49-5-12 for minors who are present with a service provider longer than 72 hours after the minor has accepted services."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Unterman of the 45th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 94.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 54, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 94.

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

SB 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide 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 Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to change provisions relative to projects and bonds of the authority; to further define what constitutes a self-liquidating project; to increase the bonding capacity of the authority; to provide that bonds may be issued only to the extent of a percentage of the net revenues to the authority; 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 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, is amended in Code Section 20-16-2, relating to definitions applicable to the authority, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Any project or combination of projects shall be deemed 'self-liquidating,' if, in the judgment of the authority, the revenues, rents, or earnings to be derived by the authority therefrom directly from the project or combination of projects will be sufficient to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project and to pay the principal of

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and interest on revenue bonds which may be issued for the cost of such project, projects, or combination of projects.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-16-5, relating to revenue bonds of the authority, by revising subsection (f) and adding a new subsection (g) to read as follows:
"(f) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes exceeding $300 $400 million. (g) The authority shall not have outstanding at any time bonds on which the principal and interest payments will exceed 90 percent of the amount of net revenues, rents, and earnings to be derived directly from the projects for which the bonds are issued over the term of the bonds. Prior to the issuance of any bonds, the state auditor shall in a written report certify his or her opinion that the issuance will be authorized under this subsection."
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 Staton of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House substitute to SB 140.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House substitute to SB 140.
Senator Davis of the 22nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
Senator Bethel of the 54th moved that the following bill, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table:
HB 461. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, Meadows of the 5th, Bearden of the 68th, England of the 108th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel of the 54th.
Senator Harbison of the 15th objected.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton
Stone N Stoner Y Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and HB 461 was taken from the Table.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 461, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 461. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, Meadows of the 5th, Bearden of the 68th, England of the 108th, Williams of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel 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:

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 18.

HB 461, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

HB 322. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:

Amend the Senate substitute to HB 322 (LC 18 0012TS) by striking lines 1 through 109 and inserting in their place the following: To amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxation, so as to change provisions relating to the exemption for

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the sale or use of jet fuel by certain qualifying airlines at a qualifying airport; to provide for limitations; to repeal certain provisions regarding limitations on the state revenue commissioner's authority to make certain distributions of unidentifiable sales and use tax proceeds; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxation, is amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, by revising paragraph (33.1) as follows:
"(33.1)(A) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport, to the extent provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
(B)(i) The For the period of time beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, the sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt from the first 1.80 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax imposed by this chapter and shall be subject to the remaining 2.20 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax imposed by this chapter state sales and use tax until the aggregate state sales and use tax liability of the taxpayer during such period with respect to jet fuel exceeds $20 million, computed as if the exemption provided in this division was not in effect during such period. Thereafter during such period, the exemption provided by this division shall not apply to the sale or use of jet fuel to or by the qualifying airline. (ii) For the period of time beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013, the sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt from state sales and use tax until the aggregate state sales and use tax liability of the taxpayer during such period with respect to jet fuel exceeds $10 million, computed as if the exemption provided in this division was not in effect during such period. Thereafter during such period, the sale or use of jet fuel to or by the qualifying airline shall be subject to state sales and use tax. (iii) The exemptions provided in divisions (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph shall not apply to any purchases of jet fuel occurring on or after July 1, 2013. (C) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall also be exempt at all times from the sales or use tax levied and imposed as authorized pursuant to Part 1 of Article 3 of this chapter. (D) Except as provided for in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, this exemption shall not apply to any other local sales and use tax levied or imposed at anytime in any area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including, but not limited to, such taxes authorized by or pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,' or such taxes as authorized by or

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pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 or Article 2, 2A, or 4 of this chapter. (E) For purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, a 'qualifying airline' shall mean any person which:
(i) Is is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or appropriate agency of the United States to operate as an air carrier under an air carrier operating certificate and which provides regularly scheduled flights for the transportation of passengers or cargo for hire; and (ii) For the 12 month period immediately preceding the applicable period specified in division (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph had, or would have had in the absence of any exemption during such 12 month period, state sales and use tax liability on jet fuel of more than $15 million. (F) For purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, a 'qualifying airport' shall mean any airport in the state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year. (G) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this paragraph. (H) The exemption provided for in this paragraph shall apply only as to transactions occurring on or after July 1, 2009, and prior to July 1, 2011;"
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 48-8-67, relating to distribution of unidentifiable sales and use tax proceeds, by repealing subsection (h), which reads as follows:
"(h) The authority of the commissioner to make distributions pursuant to this Code section shall cease on December 31, 2011, unless such authority is extended by a subsequent general Act of the General Assembly."
SECTION 3. (a) Section 2, this section, and Section 4 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 322.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 322.
Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that HB 413, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.

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The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 413, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 413. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Rogers of the 26th, Hembree of the 67th, Maxwell of the 17th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line producers; to change applicability provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Shafer of the 48th.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 413:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to change certain provisions related to payment of the broker of privilege tax; to provide for legislative intent; to provide that the Governor under advisement of the Commissioner shall weigh and select such cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement that best meets all the financial needs of the state for the purpose of collecting and disbursing to reciprocal states premium taxes; to provide for penalties for failure to file certain affidavits or remit certain taxes; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line producers; to change applicability provisions; 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 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surplus line insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-5-20.1. As used in this article, the term:

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(1) 'Exempt commercial purchaser' means any person purchasing commercial insurance that, at the time of placement, meets the following requirements:
(A) The person employs or retains a qualified risk manager to negotiate insurance coverage; (B) The person has paid aggregate nation-wide commercial property and casualty insurance premiums in excess of $100,000.00 in the immediately preceding 12 months; and
(C)(i) The person meets at least one of the following criteria: (I) The person possesses a net worth in excess of $20 million as such amount is adjusted pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph; or (II) The person generates annual revenues in excess of $50 million as such amount is adjusted pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph; or (III) The person employs more than 500 full-time or full-time equivalent employees per individual insured or is a member of an affiliated group employing more than 1,000 employees in the aggregate; (IV) The person is a not for profit organization or public entity generating annual budgeted expenditures of at least $30 million as such amount is adjusted pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph; or (V) The person is a municipality with a population in excess of 50,000.
(ii) Effective on January 1, 2016, and every five years on January 1 thereafter, the amounts in subdivisions (I), (II), and (IV) of division (i) of this subparagraph shall be adjusted to reflect the percentage change for such five-year period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. (2) 'Home state' means: (A) The state in which an insured maintains its principal place of business or, in the case of an individual, the individual's principal residence; or (B) If 100 percent of the insured risk is located outside the state referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the state to which the greatest percentage of the insured's taxable premium for that insurance contract is allocated. If more than one insured from an affiliated group are named insureds on a single nonadmitted insurance contract, the term 'home state' means the home state, as determined according to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, of the member of the affiliated group that has the largest percentage of premium attributed to it under such insurance contract. (3) 'Nonadmitted insurance' means any property and casualty insurance permitted in a state to be placed directly or through a surplus line broker with a nonadmitted insurer eligible to accept such insurance. (4) 'Principal place of business' means the state where the insured maintains its headquarters and where the insured's high-level officers direct, control, and coordinate the business's activities. (5) 'Principal residence' means the state where the individual resides for the greatest number of days during a calendar year.

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(6) 'Qualified risk manager' means, with respect to a policyholder of commercial insurance, a person who meets all of the following requirements:
(A) The person is an employee of, or third-party consultant retained by, the commercial policyholder; (B) The person provides skilled services in purchase of insurance and in loss prevention, loss reduction, or risk and insurance coverage analysis; (C) The person has a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in risk management, business administration, finance, economics, or any other field determined by a state insurance commissioner or other state regulatory official or entity to demonstrate minimum competence in risk management and:
(i) Has three years of experience in risk financing, claims administration, loss prevention, risk and insurance analysis, or purchasing commercial lines of insurance; (ii) Has a designation as a chartered property and casualty underwriter issued by the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America; (iii) Has a designation as an associate in risk management issued by the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America; (iv) Has a designation as certified risk manager issued by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research; (v) Has a designation as a RIMS Fellow issued by the Global Risk Management Institute; or (vi) Has any other designation, certification, or license determined by the Commissioner to demonstrate minimum competency in risk management; and (D) The person has: (i) At least seven years of experience in risk financing, claims administration, loss prevention, risk and insurance coverage analysis, or purchasing commercial lines of insurance; (ii) Any one of the designations specified in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; (iii) At least ten years of experience in risk financing, claims administration, loss prevention, risk and insurance coverage analysis, or purchasing commercial lines of insurance; or (iv) A graduate degree from an accredited college or university in risk management, business administration, finance, economics, or any other field determined by a state insurance commissioner or other state regulatory official or entity to demonstrate minimum competence in risk management. (7) 'Surplus line insurance' means any property and casualty insurance permitted in a state to be placed through a surplus line broker with a nonadmitted insurer eligible to accept such insurance. (8) 'Surplus line broker' or 'broker' means an individual who is licensed in this state to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance on properties, risks, or exposures located or to be performed in this state with nonadmitted insurers."

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SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-5-21, relating to conditions of authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance, as follows:
"33-5-21. (a) Surplus line insurance may be procured from unauthorized insurers subject to the following conditions:
(1) The insurance must be procured through a licensed surplus line broker; (2) The insurance may only be procured from insurers which meet the financial condition requirements of Code Section 33-5-25; (3) The insured or the insured's agent has made an effort to procure the desired insurance coverage or benefits from authorized insurers, but such effort has been unsuccessful in obtaining insurance coverage or benefits which are satisfactory to the insured except as provided under subsection (b) of this Code section; and (4) The insurance shall not be procured under this chapter for personal passenger motor vehicle coverage or residential dwelling property coverage unless such insurance cannot be obtained from an authorized insurer. (b) The broker shall not be required to make a due diligence search to determine whether the full amount or type of insurance can be obtained from authorized insurers when the surplus line broker is seeking to procure or place nonadmitted insurance for an exempt commercial purchaser, provided: (1) The broker procuring or placing the surplus line insurance has disclosed to the exempt commercial purchaser that such insurance may be available from the admitted market that may provide greater protection with more regulatory oversight; and (2) The exempt commercial purchaser has subsequently requested in writing for the broker to procure or place such insurance from a nonadmitted insurer."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-5-25, relating to the broker requirements prior to the placement of insurance, as follows:
"33-5-25. (a) The broker shall ascertain the financial condition of the unauthorized insurer before placing insurance with the unauthorized insurer and shall not place surplus line insurance with any insurer who does not meet, according to current available reliable financial information, the requirements provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.
(b)(1) The broker shall so insure only: (A) With 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 domiciled in a United States jurisdiction that is authorized to write the type of insurance in its domiciliary jurisdiction and has a capital and surplus or its equivalent under the laws of its domiciliary jurisdiction which equals the greater of: (i) The minimum capital and surplus requirements of this title; or (ii) Fifteen million dollars; The requirements of this subparagraph may be satisfied by an insurer that possesses

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less than the minimum capital and surplus upon an affirmative finding of acceptability by the Commissioner. The finding shall be based upon such factors as quality of management, capital and surplus of any parent company, company underwriting profit and investment income trends, market availability, and company record and reputation within the industry. In no event shall the Commissioner make an affirmative finding of acceptability when the unauthorized insurer's capital and surplus is less than $4,500,000.00; (B) With 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 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 group's domiciliary regulatory as are the unincorporated members; or (C) With any an alien insurer or group of alien underwriters domiciled outside of the United States, including, but not limited to, any Lloyd's group, that is on an approved list maintained by the Commissioner that is listed in the Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers maintained by the International Insurers Department of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. (2) An insurer or group of foreign individual underwriters described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall annually furnish to the broker a copy of 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. (c) For any violation of this Code section, a broker's license may be suspended or revoked as provided in Code Section 33-5-23."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection Code Section 33-5-31, relating to payment by a broker of tax for the privilege of doing business, as follows:
"33-5-31. (a) The surplus line broker shall remit to the Commissioner, on or before the fifteenth day of April, July, October, and January, at the time his or her quarterly affidavit is submitted, as a tax imposed for the privilege of doing business as a surplus line broker in this state, a tax of 4 percent on all premiums paid to the surplus line broker during the preceding quarter, less return premiums and exclusive of sums collected to cover state or federal taxes, on surplus line insurance subject to tax transacted by him or her during the preceding quarter as shown by his or her affidavit filed with the Commissioner. (b) If a surplus line policy covers risks or exposures only partially in this state, the tax so payable shall be computed on the proportion of the premium which is properly allocable to the risks or exposures located in located or to be performed both in and out

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of this state, the sum payable shall be computed based on an amount equal to 4 percent of that portion of the gross premiums allocated to this state plus an amount equal to the portion of premiums allocated to other states or territories on the basis of the tax rates and fees applicable to properties, risks, or exposures located or to be performed outside this state."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-5-32, relating to the penalty for failure to file a quarterly affidavit or remit the tax as prescribed, as follows:
"33-5-32. If any surplus line broker fails to file his or her quarterly affidavit or fails to remit the tax as provided by law within 30 days after the tax is due, he or she shall be liable for a penalty of either $25.00 for each day of delinquency commencing after the expiration of the 30 day period or an amount equal to 100 percent of the tax, whichever is less, except that for good cause shown, the Commissioner may grant a reasonable extension of time within which the affidavit may be filed and the tax may be paid. The tax may be recovered by distraint and the penalty and tax may be recovered by an action instituted by the Commissioner in any court of competent jurisdiction. The Commissioner shall pay to the Office of the State Treasurer any penalty so collected."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 33-5-33, relating to the filing of a report by persons procuring insurance with unauthorized insurers, as follows:
"(a) Every insured who in this state procures or causes to be procured or continues or renews insurance with an unauthorized insurer upon a subject of insurance resident, located, or to be performed both within and outside this state, other than insurance procured through a surplus line broker pursuant to this article or exempted from this article under Code Section 33-5-35, shall within 30 days after the date such insurance was so procured, continued, or renewed file a report of the same with the Commissioner in writing and upon forms designated by the Commissioner and furnished to such an insured upon request. The report shall state the name and address of the insured or insureds, name and address of the insurer, the subject of the insurance, a general description of the coverage, the amount of premium currently paid thereon, and such additional information as reasonably requested by the Commissioner."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-5-35, relating to applicability of the article, as follows:
"33-5-35. This article controlling the placing of insurance with unauthorized insurers shall not apply to reinsurance or to the following insurances when so placed by licensed agents or brokers of this state:

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(1) Insurance on subjects located, resident, or to be performed wholly outside of this state or on vehicles or aircraft owned and principally garaged outside this state; (2) Insurance on property or operation of railroads engaged in interstate commerce; or (3)(2) Insurance of aircraft owned or operated by manufacturers of aircraft or operated in scheduled interstate flight, or cargo of the aircraft, or against liability, other than workers' compensation and employer's liability, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the aircraft."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by designating Code Sections 33-5-20 through 33-5-35 as Part 1 of said article and by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 2
33-5-40. The General Assembly finds the federal Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010, which was incorporated into the federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, P.L. 111-203, provides that only an insured's home state may require premium tax payment for nonadmitted insurance and authorizes states to enter into a compact or otherwise establish procedures to allocate among the states the nonadmitted insurance premium taxes. The General Assembly further finds that as the states are still in flux as to which proposed plan is best for them to enter, or if any agreement should be entered into by the state, the Commissioner of Insurance is in a unique position to weigh these options and to determine what is in the best interest of the state financially. Therefore, the General Assembly acknowledges that some flexibility is necessary to determine that the best financial interests of the state are met.
33-5-41. The Governor, on behalf of the state, advised by and in consultation with the Commissioner of Insurance, is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement with another state or states for the purpose of the collection of insurance premium taxes imposed by Code Section 33-5-31.
33-5-42. The cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement for the purpose of the collection of insurance premiums imposed by Code Section 33-5-31 shall substantially follow the form of the model Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Compliance Compact, also known as SLIMPACT-lite, created by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators or the model Nonadmitted Insurance Multi-State Agreement, also known as NIMA, created by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, as such documents exist on July 1, 2011.

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33-5-43. The Governor with the consultation and advice of the Commissioner shall select the agreement, if any, that provides the best financial advantage to the state. In determining which agreement, if any, provides the best financial advantage to the state, the Governor with the consultation and advice of the Commissioner shall consider the impact on the state's gross receipt of premium tax, the potential additional administrative burden to the state and surplus line brokers procuring or placing surplus line insurance under this chapter, and such other criteria as determined by the Governor with the consultation and advice of the Commissioner.
33-5-44. In the event the Governor enters into a cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement with another state or states as authorized under this part, notice of such action shall be communicated to the chairperson of the House Committee on Insurance and the chairperson of the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee. The Commissioner shall thereafter annually issue a report to such committees that assesses whether, in his or her opinion, the agreement continues to be in the best financial interest of the state."
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Bethel of the 54th and Shafer of the 48th offered the following amendment #1 to the committee substitute:
Amend HB 413 (LC 37 1223S) by inserting after "provisions;" on line 12 the following: to amend Code Section 33-23-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the examination of applicants, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall not exempt himself or herself from any written examinations set forth in the Code section; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit public officials from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for renewal of such licenses; to amend Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to risk-based capital levels, so as to require a trend test for property and casualty companies; to revise the definition of a company action level event; to change the definition of negative trend;
By adding after line 275 the following: Code Section 33-23-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the examination of applicants, is revised as follows:
"33-23-10. (a) Each individual applicant for a license as agent, limited subagent, counselor, adjuster, or surplus line broker shall submit to a personal examination in writing as to his or her competence to act in such capacity. The examination shall be prepared and

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given by the Commissioner or a designee of the Commissioner and shall be given and graded in a fair and impartial manner and without unfair discrimination as between individuals examined. Any required examination may be supplemented by an oral examination at the discretion of the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall provide by rule or regulation for a reasonable waiting period before giving a reexamination to an applicant who failed to pass a previous similar examination. (b) The Commissioner shall by rule or regulation establish criteria and procedures for:
(1) The scope of any examination; and (2) Exemptions, if any, to examinations., provided that the Commissioner shall not, under any circumstances, exempt himself or herself from any written examination requirements set forth in this Code section. (c) An applicant for a license to act as an agent, limited subagent, surplus line broker, counselor, or adjuster who held a valid license to act as such which lapsed while the applicant was a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States shall be granted a new license if application is made within a period of five years from the date of the expiration of the old license and proof satisfactory to the Commissioner is furnished that: (1) The individual was a member of the armed forces of the United States at the time the previous license lapsed; and (2) The individual's service in the armed forces of the United States was not terminated more than one year prior to the date of application for a new license."
SECTION 10. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 45-10-28, relating to penalties for violation of the part, as follows:
"(a)(1) Any appointed public official or employee who violates Code Section 45-1022, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26, or 45-10-29 shall be subject to:
(A) Removal from office or employment; (B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (2) Any elected public official who violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-1024, or 45-10-26, or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 4510-26, or 45-10-29 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation."

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SECTION 11. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-10-29. (a) Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a public official shall not be authorized to waive any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or to his or her business. (b) Any license that has been issued by a public official by waiving any legal, educational, or testing requirement for himself or herself relative to the issuance of any license to himself, herself, or to his or her business shall not be renewed until and unless the license holder has satisfied all of the requirements for securing a renewal license as well as any requirement that had been waived for the issuance of the original license. (c) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28."
SECTION 12. Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to risk-based capital levels, is amended by revising paragraph (7) of Code Section 33-56-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(7) 'Negative trend' means, with respect to a life and health insurer, a negative trend over a period of time, as determined in accordance with the trend test calculation included in the life RBC instructions."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-56-3, relating to the definition of a company action level event, as follows:
"(1) The filing of an RBC report by an insurer which indicates that: (A) The insurer's total adjusted capital is greater than or equal to its regulatory action level RBC but less than its company action level RBC; or (B) If a life and health insurer, the insurer has total adjusted capital which is greater than or equal to its company action level RBC but less than the product of its authorized control level RBC and 2.5 and has a negative trend; or (C) If a property and casualty insurer, the insurer has total adjusted capital which is greater than or equal to its company action level RBC but less than the product of its authorized control level RBC and 3.0 and triggers the trend test determined in accordance with the trend test calculation included in the property and casualty RBC instructions;"
SECTION 14.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel, Shafer amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch
Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller N Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 1.

HB 413, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th asked unanimous consent that HB 414, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 414, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 414. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 171st and Cheokas of the 134th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as

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to revise the duties of the Georgia Aviation Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Butterworth of the 50th.
The Senate Appropriations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 414:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Aviation Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to remove a sunset provision; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; 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 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 6-5-3, relating to the creation of the Georgia Aviation Authority, its membership and personnel, and administrative purposes, as follows:
"(a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Aviation Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state and a public corporation, and by that name, style, and title the body may contract and be contracted with, implead and be impleaded, and bring and defend actions in all courts. The authority shall consist of the Governor or his or her designee, the Lieutenant Governor or his or her designee, the Speaker of the House of Representatives or his or her designee, the commissioner of transportation, the commissioner of public safety, the commissioner of economic development, the commissioner of natural resources, the

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director of the State Forestry Commission, and two persons from the aviation business community with one such member of the aviation business community to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the other such member of the aviation business community to be appointed by the President of the Senate. The chairperson of the authority shall be a member of the authority elected for a two-year term by a majority vote of the members of the authority. A chairperson may not serve more than two consecutive terms as chairperson. The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own governance. It shall have perpetual existence."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 6-5-4, relating to the purpose of the authority, powers, support, and annual audits, as follows:
"6-5-4. (a) The general purpose of the authority shall be to acquire, operate, maintain, house, and dispose of all state aviation assets, except those aviation assets of the Department of Public Safety, to provide aviation services and oversight of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property, to achieve policy objectives through aviation missions, and to provide for the efficient operation of state aircraft. All aircraft owned or operated as of July 1, 2009, or a later date determined by the Governor, by any other entity of state government previously transferred to the authority by the Department of Public Safety and associated parts and equipment and a percentage of the budgeted operating funds associated with such aircraft shall be transferred on that date September 1, 2011, back to the custody and control of the authority Department of Public Safety; provided, however, that this chapter shall have no application to aircraft owned or operated by the Department of Defense. On and after July 1, 2009, or a later date determined by the Governor, no other entity of state government, other than the Department of Public Safety, shall acquire, lease, or charter any aircraft other than through the authority. Any person who is employed by an entity of state government as a pilot and who is required by the terms of his or her employment to comply with the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' shall may remain in the employment of the employing agency but shall be transferred for administrative purposes only to the authority on July 1, 2009, in compliance with subsection (c) of Code Section 6-5-3; provided, however, that those persons who are employed by the Department of Public Safety who are assigned for administrative purposes only to the authority shall be transferred back to the Department of Public Safety on September 1, 2011, and shall no longer be under the administration or direction of the authority. All state aircraft required for the proper conduct of the business of the several administrative departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, authorities, offices, or other agencies of Georgia and authorized agents of the General Assembly, or either branch thereof, and department owned airfields and their appurtenances shall be managed and maintained by the authority; provided, however, that all airfields and appurtenances, including hangars, previously transferred by the Department of Public Safety to the

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authority shall be transferred back to the Department of Public Safety on September 1, 2011. The cost for the use of such state aircraft shall be charged by the authority to the using state entity. The amount of such charge shall be determined by the authority. The authority shall be authorized to dispose of any state aircraft and apply the proceeds derived therefrom to the purchase of replacement aviation assets. (b) In the furtherance of its purpose, the authority shall have the power to:
(1) Organize, staff, train personnel to operate, maintain, house, purchase, and dispose of aviation assets; (2) Purchase, maintain, develop, and modify facilities to support aviation assets and operations; (3) Develop operating, maintenance, safety, security, training, education, and scheduling standards for state aviation operations and conduct inspections, audits, and other similar oversight to determine practices and compliance with such standards; (4) Develop an accountability system for state aviation operations and activities; (5) Identify the costs associated with the purchase, operation, maintenance, and administration of state aircraft and aviation operations and related facilities, training, and education, develop an appropriate billing structure, and charge agencies and other state entities for the costs of state aircraft and aviation operations; provided, however, that any billing to an agency by the authority shall be suspended whenever the Governor declares a state of emergency on any cost associated with aircraft used during and in response to the state of emergency; (6) Retain appropriate external consulting and auditing expertise; (7) Engage aviation industry representatives to ensure best practices for state aviation assets; (8) Delegate certain powers pursuant to this chapter to other state entities; and (9) Otherwise implement appropriate and efficient management practices for state aviation operations. (c) The authority shall provide priority support for those state agencies and departments, including local and state public safety and law enforcement entities, whose operations require aviation operations when requested. No state entity other than the authority and the Department of Public Safety shall be authorized to expend state funds to purchase, lease, rent, charter, maintain, or repair state aircraft to be used in connection with state business or to employ a person whose official duties consist of piloting state aircraft without the approval of the authority. (d) The funds and assets of the authority, as well as the performance of the authority, its services, and equipment, shall be audited annually by the state auditor. The initial audit shall be concluded no later than December 30, 2010. The results of such audit shall be open to inspection at reasonable times by any person. A copy of the audit report shall be sent to the state accounting officer. The authority shall also provide the Governor, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, the chairperson of the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, the chairperson of the Senate Public Safety Committee, the chairperson of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee, the chairperson of the House Committee on

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Transportation, and the chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee with a copy of the state audit report which shall include a full report of the activities and services of the authority. The performance audit report shall be provided no later than December 31, 2013. (e) On September 1, 2011, the six aviation mechanic positions that were previously transferred by the Department of Public Safety to the authority shall be returned to the Department of Public Safety along with the funds budgeted for such positions."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 6-5-10, relating to termination of authority, as follows:
"6-5-10. This chapter shall stand repealed on July 1, 2014, unless it is further extended by an Act of the General Assembly Reserved."
SECTION 4. Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
35-2-140. (a)(1) On and after September 1, 2011, the Department of Public Safety shall be authorized to acquire, operate, maintain, house, and dispose of all state aviation assets assigned to the department, to provide aviation services and oversight of such state aircraft and aviation operations for public safety and legitimate state business purposes, to achieve policy objectives through aviation missions, and to provide for the efficient operation of such state aircraft. (2) On September 1, 2011, the Georgia Aviation Authority shall transfer back to the custody and control of the Department of Public Safety all of the aircraft previously transferred to the authority by the Department of Public Safety and any associated parts and equipment; provided, however, that this article shall have no application to aircraft owned or operated by the Department of Defense. (3) On September 1, 2011, any person who is employed by the Department of Public Safety and is assigned for administrative purposes only to the Georgia Aviation Authority shall be transferred back to the Department of Public Safety and shall no longer be under the administration or direction of the Georgia Aviation Authority. In addition, on September 1, 2011, the six aviation mechanic positions that were previously transferred by the Department of Public Safety to the Georgia Aviation Authority shall be returned to the Department of Public Safety along with the funds budgeted for such positions. (4) All airfields and appurtenances, including hangars, previously transferred to the Georgia Aviation Authority by the Department of Public Safety and all funds,

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accounts receivable, a percentage of the budgeted operating funds, contracts, liabilities, and obligations associated with the aircraft being transferred back to the Department of Public Safety as of September 1, 2011, shall become the property, funds, accounts receivable, budgeted operating funds, contracts, liabilities, and obligations of the Department of Public Safety on such date. (5) The Department of Public Safety shall be responsible for providing aviation services in support of public safety. The department shall be authorized to dispose of any state aircraft and apply the proceeds derived therefrom to the purchase of replacement aviation assets. (b) The Department of Public Safety shall have the power to: (1) Hire, organize, and train personnel to operate, maintain, house, purchase, and dispose of aviation assets; (2) Purchase, lease, maintain, develop, and modify facilities to support aviation assets and operations; (3) Develop operating, maintenance, safety, security, training, education, and scheduling standards for state aviation operations and conduct inspections, audits, and other similar oversight to determine practices and compliance with such standards; (4) Develop an accountability system for state aviation operations and activities; (5) Identify the costs associated with training, education, and the purchase, operation, maintenance, and administration of state aircraft and aviation operations and related facilities; (6) In conjunction with the Georgia Aviation Authority, develop an appropriate joint billing structure for passenger transportation where the aircraft is designated and operated as a 'civil aircraft' under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations and charge agencies and other state entities for the full variable hourly costs for the operation of each type aircraft, evaluated annually and adjusted as necessary based upon the price of fuel, maintenance, and other fees that are a direct result of flying the aircraft on that specific trip; provided, however, that any billing to an agency by the department shall be suspended whenever the Governor declares a state of emergency on any cost associated with aircraft used during and in response to such state of emergency; (7) Retain appropriate external consulting and auditing expertise; (8) Engage aviation industry representatives to ensure best practices for state aviation assets; (9) Delegate certain powers pursuant to this article to other state entities; (10) Otherwise implement appropriate and efficient management practices for state aviation operations; and (11) Enter into agreements with the Georgia Aviation Authority for mutual use of state airfields and appurtenances, including aircraft hangars."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers N Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 7.

HB 414, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that HR 507, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HR 507, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its adoption.

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HR 507. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Carl Hamrick and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Mullis of the 53rd.
The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to HR 507:
A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.
PART I WHEREAS, Carlton Grady "Carl" Hamrick was highly regarded by the citizens of Jones County and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity; and
WHEREAS, few people have touched as many lives as Carl Hamrick, a gentleman who attained excellence both as a human being and in service to his community; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Jones County High School in Gray, Georgia, in 1972; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from the University of Georgia in 1976, where he was a member and officer of Phi Delta Theta; and
WHEREAS, Carl was the co-owner of Hamrick Building Supply and Company, Inc., along with his brother John Williams Hamrick, a company which opened in 1976; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the Gray United Methodist Church and served several years on the board of trustees; and
WHEREAS, Carl had developed a true appreciation of Jones County's history which was instilled in him at an early age by his parents, Mary Ann Williams and Edward S. Hamrick, and especially by his grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Williams, a Jones County historian and the author of History of Jones County, Georgia 1807 -- 1907 Bicentennial Edition; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and often unheralded contributions to the community he loved and served by dedicating a road in his memory.

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PART II WHEREAS, SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis, a native of Bibb County, Georgia, and a Platoon Guide with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps, was killed in action on September 6, 1967, during a search and clear mission in the Quang Nam Province of the Republic of Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, he stood amid heavy arms and mortar fire to verbally encourage each man in his platoon, though they were entrenched and facing a numerically superior force of attacking enemy combatants; and
WHEREAS, SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis committed the ultimate act of self-sacrifice by throwing himself upon an enemy grenade, thereby absorbing the force of the explosion and protecting his comrades from injury or death; and
WHEREAS, for his gallantry and valor, and his upholding of the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service, SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis was posthumously awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, he also received the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Military Merit Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross; and
WHEREAS, it is only proper and fitting that SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis be honored as a true American hero by a permanent memorial to his contributions to our country.
PART III WHEREAS, Anne O. Mueller has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service with the Georgia House of Representatives, 19832002, and as a member of the board of the Department of Human Resources, 2003-2008; and
WHEREAS, she served as Dean of the Chatham County Legislative Delegation; and
WHEREAS, a 1951 graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology and a registered medical technologist, Mrs. Mueller has also served on several boards and committees, including those for the Summer Therapeutic Environment

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Program for Severely and Profoundly Retarded Citizens, Savannah-Chatham County Humane Society, Goodwill Industries, Cultural Affairs Commission of Savannah, Windsor Forest Educational Foundation, Bamboo Farms and Coastal Gardens, and Matthew Reardon Center; and
WHEREAS, this extraordinary leader further served her community with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #183, Windsor Forest Baptist Church, Savannah Area Republican Women, Chatham County Republican Committee, and Georgia Federation of Republican Women; and
WHEREAS, honors and awards bestowed upon Anne O. Mueller include Republican of the Year, Chatham County; Service Award, Georgia Republican Party; Leadership Award, Women in Sports; Recognition Award, Foster Parents Association; Legislator of the Year, National Association of the Blind; Volunteer of the Year, Windsor Forest High School and Windsor Forest Elementary School; and Key to the City, Pooler, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, all of these things, which are just a portion of this woman's contributions and accomplishments, are evidence of Mrs. Mueller's interest in and dedication to management of water resources; mental health and issues involving developmentally disabled persons, substance abuse, homelessness, and human resources; foster care and grandparents raising grandchildren; and elementary and secondary education and extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, the richness of her public and professional lives in no way overshadows the joy and pleasure she has experienced in her personal life as the wife of the late Hans K. (Whitey) Mueller and as the mother of three, grandmother of nine, and great-grandmother of eight; and
WHEREAS, Anne O. Mueller's significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mueller has served the citizens of this state with honor and distinction, and her vision and unyielding commitment have set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized and that a bridge be dedicated in her honor.

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PART IV WHEREAS, Rosa T. Beard was born in Blythe, Georgia, on November 22, 1919, the oldest child to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Gartrell (Ollie Brown) Tarver; and
WHEREAS, before settling in the Turpin Hill neighborhood of Augusta, Georgia, the family resided in Cairo, Georgia, and Thomasville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 1948, she married the love of her life, Ernest Beard, and the marriage was blessed by four loving children, Rosa Ann, Kathryn Lorraine, Ernest Eric, and Cheryl Juanita; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Paine High School in 1938, she obtained a bachelor's degree in home economics and natural science from Paine College in 1942 and earned a master's degree in education and chemistry from Columbia University Teachers College in New York in 1951; and
WHEREAS, she was a dedicated educator for 41 years; her professional career began in 1942 at Bettis Academy and Junior College in Trenton College, South Carolina, and continued at the Charles T. Walker Elementary School, the Augustus R. Johnson Junior High School, and T.W. Josey High School, all in Augusta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she was committed to the academic, social, and cultural development of young people, so she started the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club, and for nearly five decades she helped groom thousands of young women for adult society; and
WHEREAS, she diligently served at Antioch Baptist Church for some 50 years, participating in choirs, as a Sunday school teacher, missionary, and trustee; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life well lived of this elegant and courageous woman be established.
PART V WHEREAS, Hugh Carroll Butler was born on September 1, 1934, in Ramhurst, Georgia, and passed away on December 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, he lived in Port Wentworth, Georgia, for 48 years after moving to the area with his wife while serving in the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the city council of Port Wentworth for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, he served for many years as the chairman of the Good Samaritan Committee of Port Wentworth, which was formed to help travelers in need of assistance and to deliver baskets of food to needy families during the Christmas season; and

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WHEREAS, Carroll was a member of the Lions Club for over 25 years and served as its president on several occasions; and
WHEREAS, he was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth for 45 years, serving as a deacon and Sunday school director; and
WHEREAS, he and his wife of nearly 55 years, Carolyn Scott Butler, were blessed with two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the life well lived of Hugh Carroll Butler, with his devotion to his family, his church, his community, and his country, be memorialized with a lasting monument.
PART VI WHEREAS, Sergeant Jerry Bagley was born on April 19, 1946, to the late Dave and Jewel Bagley in the Telmore Community in Ware County, Georgia, and attended Waresboro Elementary School and graduated from Ware County High School; and
WHEREAS, he entered the service on March 21, 1966, and was killed by a sniper in the line of fire on April 26, 1967, while proudly serving our country in Company C., 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, deployed in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bagley served his county with honor and distinction and received a Bronze Star with "V" for Valor, a Purple Heart, and a Combat Infantryman badge; and
WHEREAS, his two surviving brothers and their wives, Roy and Susie Bagley of Odum, Georgia, and Jimmy and Willodene Bagley of Telmore, Georgia, wish to honor the memory of their fallen brother; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Ware County owe a deep debt of gratitude to Sergeant Bagley for his ultimate sacrifice and wish to honor him for the same; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this American hero be established.
PART VII WHEREAS, Coach Billy Henderson is an outstanding citizen of Bibb County, Georgia, and was a star athlete in four sports during his matriculation at Macon's Lanier High School for Boys, a prep All-American in both football and baseball during his junior and senior years; and
WHEREAS, Coach Henderson was known as the "Macon Meteor" after being named as a four-year letterman in both football and baseball at the University of Georgia from 1946 to 1949; and

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WHEREAS, Coach Henderson served as athletic director and head football coach at A.R. Willingham High School for Boys, and he led the football team to a career record of 6442-14; and
WHEREAS, in his role as head baseball coach, Coach Henderson led his team to victory in the state championship in 1969; and
WHEREAS, Coach Henderson also served as head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Mt. deSales Academy and as athletic director and head football coach at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia, until the time of his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Coach Billy Henderson was the face and voice of Willingham High School from its inception to its closure and is to this day a positive influence and an inspiring role model to the boys who attended Willingham High School and to the former female students of Willingham's sister school, McEvoy High School for Girls; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Coach Billy Henderson be honored as an outstanding citizen of Bibb County with a permanent reminder of his leadership and example to this community.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Claude A. Bray, Jr., was born on July 14, 1931, at the home of his maternal grandparents, Otis E. and Fannie Smith, in Grantville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Manchester High School in 1949 where he was president of his senior class, co-captain of the football team, and a member of the tennis team; and
WHEREAS, in 1954, he earned his law degree from the University of Georgia Law School, where he served as Chief Justice of the Honor Court, President of the Law Student Advisory Council, and President of the Law School Student Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, after graduation, Claude entered the United States Air Force with a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant and served on active duty in the office of the Judge Advocate General; and
WHEREAS, after his discharge, he established law offices in Meriwether County, in Greenville and Manchester; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1967 and served through 1987; he was a member of the Ways and Means Committee, vice chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee; and
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WHEREAS, he has served in many civic organizations and as a Deacon and member of the First Baptist Church, as well as a Sunday school teacher; and
WHEREAS, he is the widower of Carolyn Ann Irwin, and they had three children, Charles Bradly Bray, Claudia Allison Bray, and Carolyn Ann Irwin Bray Linn; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Claude A. Bray, Jr., be honored for his life of achievement and service to the people of Georgia and Meriwether County, and that a lasting reminder of his work be established.
PART IX WHEREAS, Michael J. Buras was born in Tifton, Georgia, on July 28, 1987, to John E. Buras and Joy Ann Butrica Buras and he grew up in Fitzgerald, Georgia, graduating from Fitzgerald High School in 2005; and
WHEREAS, he was very active in the DLS sports programs and an avid Purple Hurricane soccer team member for four years, having been named to the Who's Who of Georgia Soccer; and
WHEREAS, he enlisted in the Air Force in April 2006, and after completing basic military training at Lackland AFB, Texas, he graduated the Naval EOD technical training in March 2007 at Eglin AFB, Florida, and he arrived at his first, and only, duty station at Nellis AFB where he immediately began his journeyman skill-level upgrade; and
WHEREAS, SrA Buras was no stranger to Afghanistan, he deployed three times in his short career, twice to Bagram Airfield where he was assigned to the 755th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Operating Location Alpha; during his second deployment in May 2009, he received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on his armored vehicle; and
WHEREAS, he deployed on August 25, 2010, with the 755th Air Expeditionary Squadron EOD Flight, to Operating Location Bravo, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, and he and his Air Force team cleared lines of communication; enabled freedom of maneuver; and ensured coalition and local national safety by engaging and defeating the enemy's weapon of choice, the IED; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2010, his team dismounted in the vicinity of Hendu Kalachen, Kandahar Province, Dand District and proceeded to prosecute two victimoperated IEDs; and
WHEREAS, unknown to his team, a device was insidiously camouflaged next to their safe area and SrA Buras was mortally wounded and his team members seriously injured when the device detonated; and

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WHEREAS, SrA Buras has earned the Bronze Star with Valor device, Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Valor device and one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Combat Action Medal with Gold Star device, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze star, the ISAF NATO Medal, and the Army Combat Action Badge; and
WHEREAS, he was vivacious and tenacious, and an exceptional and experienced EOD team member, a devoted husband, father, and friend, and his greatest joy was his daughter, Maddison; he will forever be missed and is survived by his wife Emily, daughter Maddison, father John, mother Joy, and sisters Samantha and Michele; and
WHEREAS, by his heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty in the service to his country, Senior Airman Buras has reflected great credit upon himself and the country and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial be dedicated in his honor.
PART X WHEREAS, on January 24, 2002, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens with the tragic and untimely passing of C. Lloyd Smith; and
WHEREAS, he was born in 1921 in Fannin County to Dan and Lola Smith of the Morganton and Hemp Community; and
WHEREAS, he served during World War II in the 112th Calvary, the last horse mounted unit in the army; and
WHEREAS, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for his heroic service to his country; and
WHEREAS, in 1952, C. Lloyd Smith graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in agricultural science and went to work as a county extension agent for Towns, Gordon, Gilmer, and Baker counties until health problems forced him to retire in 1978; and
WHEREAS, in 1978, he was named the extension agent of the year by the United States Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, he joined the Lions Club while in Towns County and was honored as a lifetime member in 1998 at the Ellijay Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, he was instrumental in starting the Georgia Apple Festival as a local craft fair to promote the apples of Gilmer County; and

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WHEREAS, in 1991, C. Lloyd Smith was honored as Citizen of the Year by the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce for being a walking, traveling billboard for Gilmer County and the North Georgia region; and
WHEREAS, he took the lead in Better Hometown Georgia, an initiative to help the street landscapes on the city square and North Main Street and River Street in Ellijay; and
WHEREAS, he was an honest and dedicated public servant who strived for excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern was the welfare and safety of the citizens of the City of Ellijay and Gilmer County; and
WHEREAS, this exceptional individual exhibited outstanding leadership and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties throughout his lengthy career of public service as a county extension agent, followed by his years of service as mayor of Ellijay, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his life of service be established.
PART XI WHEREAS, Miss Ida Ware Scott, 23, of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, she was born on December 2, 1985, to her loving parents, Bonnie Sue Holloway Scott and Fred Thomas Scott; and
WHEREAS, Ida was a beloved daughter and sister, a dear friend to many, and a great scholar; and
WHEREAS, she was a 2004 honor graduate of Lincoln County High School where she was a member of the Senior Homecoming Court and earned the senior superlative for Best Sense of Style and Best All-Around; and
WHEREAS, she was known for her dramatic talent and her performances possessed a depth rarely seen in someone so young; and
WHEREAS, her love of learning and her love of children with special needs inspired her to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in education with honors from Georgia Southern University in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Ida used her talents to help children with special needs reach their potential at Groveton Middle School; and
WHEREAS, she leaves behind her parents; her fianc, Justin Rickerson; her sister and brother-in-law, Audra S. and Lex Aycock; and her nieces, Ali and Lexi Aycock; and

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WHEREAS, her dedication to her students, her love for her family, fianc and friends, and her infectious laugh and dry wit will be sorely missed, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to her life be established.
PART XII WHEREAS, Officer Kathy Cox served 30 years of her life in law enforcement and was dedicated to her job as Gordon County's Ordinance Enforcement Officer; and
WHEREAS, she was a volunteer member of the Gordon County Fire Department in Nickelsville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she was committed to training and continuous learning in order to better serve the citizens of Gordon County, the State of Georgia, and the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, over the years, she obtained her instructor's rating from the state and taught at the Northwest Georgia Regional Police Academy; she specialized in firearms training and was a member of the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, early in her career, Officer Cox was a K-9 handler for Paulding County and she and her dog, SGT Babe, conducted many searches for narcotics and cadavers; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2008, Officer Cox lost her life in an automobile accident while on duty serving the citizens of Gordon County; and
WHEREAS, Officer Cox served her community with great integrity and pride, and it is only proper and fitting to establish a permanent memorial to her life of service.
PART XIII WHEREAS, Harold Wiggins was born in 1932 in Coffee County, Georgia, and was killed in action on July 7, 1953, in Korea; and
WHEREAS, SGT Wiggins was a member of the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, members of his family, including his brother, Rufus Wiggins, his sister, Evelyn Wiggins Banks, and his niece, Linda Wright, still reside in Coffee County and often share memories of their childhood spent swimming and playing in the river; and

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WHEREAS, in honor of his life and dedicated service and supreme sacrifice for our nation, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial be established.
PART XIV WHEREAS, PFC Samuel Stephens Lance was born to Sam and Virginia Jo Lance on November 24, 1949, in Fort Payne, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, he was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division and died in Vietnam on May 1, 1970, while serving his country; and
WHEREAS, Steve attended Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia, where he played football and basketball in his senior year; and
WHEREAS, he received the Coaches "Max Smith Award" for his skill at baseball; and
WHEREAS, he attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Chickamauga, and loved to go fishing and hunting whenever he could; and
WHEREAS, Steve had three sisters, Jennifer Tarvin, Cynthia Lance, and Bridgett Barrett; and
WHEREAS, because his father died three years before him, Steve became the man of the family at a young age and took good care of his mother and sisters before he went into military service; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this hero who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom be established.
PART XV WHEREAS, in 1887, Charles Lafayette Stapleton, Charlie Will Stapleton's father, settled on farmland bordering Bear Creek and reared 11 children; and
WHEREAS, in 1938, Charlie Will bought adjacent farmland that surrounds the present bridge site over Bear Creek; and
WHEREAS, he lived on and farmed this land for his entire life, and the land is still owned and farmed by his great-nephew; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding man be established.
PART XVI WHEREAS, Luther H. Story was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War, and he posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on September 1, 1950; and

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WHEREAS, he was born on July 20, 1931, in Buena Vista, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 1950, PFC Story distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action; and
WHEREAS, during a savage daylight attack that penetrated the thinly held lines of the 9th Infantry, PFC Story, a weapons squad leader, observed a large group of the enemy crossing the river to attack Company A; and seizing a machine gun from his wounded gunner, he placed deadly fire on the hostile column, killing or wounding an estimated 100 enemy soldiers; and
WHEREAS, facing certain encirclement, the company commander ordered a withdrawal; during the move, PFC Story noticed the approach of an enemy truck, and after alerting his comrades to take cover, he fearlessly stood in the middle of the road, throwing grenades into the truck; and
WHEREAS, during the withdrawal, the company was attacked by such superior numbers that it was forced to deploy in a rice field, and PFC Story was wounded in this action but, disregarding his wounds, rallied the men about him and repelled the attack; when last seen, he was firing every weapon available and fighting off another hostile assault; and
WHEREAS, PFC Story's extraordinary heroism, aggressive leadership, and supreme devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.
PART XVII WHEREAS, although he considered himself an Atlanta native, Forrest Laughlin Adair II was born in 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Riverside Military School, he attended Georgia Tech and later graduated from Georgia State with a business degree in real estate; and
WHEREAS, Forrest did not accept Jack Adair's offer of employment in the family business, Adair Realty; instead, he felt compelled to be responsible for his own destiny, so he joined The First National Bank of Atlanta in 1962; and
WHEREAS, but real estate was his true calling, so in 1982, he partnered with Virgil and Jim Williams to form Williams Adair Equity Corp. and later, Williams Adair Realty Corp.; and
WHEREAS, over the next several decades, he directed the construction, purchase, and sale of over one million square feet of diversified product, including office parks, strip shopping centers, and mid-rise suburban office buildings; and

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WHEREAS, he was always concerned with the impact of real estate on the community, as evidenced by his participation in civic organizations, such as The Gwinnett Council for Quality Growth - Past President, The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, The Evermore CID, NAIOP, the Commercial Board of Realtors, and others too numerous to name; and
WHEREAS, real estate was in his blood; Forrest Laughlin Adair II was the 4th generation of an Atlanta real estate family, and his great-great-grandfather, Colonel George Adair, was commonly referred to as the Father of Atlanta for his work rebuilding Atlanta after the Civil War; Colonel Adair's motto was, "To be reliable is a fortune"; and
WHEREAS, Forrest's legacy is visible throughout Gwinnett County; he had a hand in all types of projects, including apartments, office buildings, office parks, and shopping centers; but land development projects were his favorite, as evidenced by his ATM pin number "DIRT"; and
WHEREAS, walking a property in consideration of future development was his favorite real estate activity; however, his most important legacy was the development of young men; and
WHEREAS, he was keenly aware of the challenges that face today's youth, and he believed in building character in young men through the lessons and challenges of youth sports; he coached baseball and football for over 30 years, and although some teams included his sons, most of his time was spent pro bono for the children of others; he was known for chauffeuring boys whose parents could not provide transportation and for building self-confidence and teaching accountability; and
WHEREAS, he loved real estate, but his true legacy can be seen in the faces of all he touched, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this life well lived be established.
PART XVIII WHEREAS, William Austin Atkins, Sr., born in Tate, Georgia, on August 16, 1933, to Austin and Gladys Atkins, has been recognized in the 24th Edition of Who's Who in the World as worthy of recognition along with notable leaders and achievers from all walks of life, whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the political, cultural, business, and academic frameworks of America and the world; and
WHEREAS, this esteemed member of the House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994 served his constituents well as a member of the Appropriations, Regulated Beverages, and Industry Committees; and
WHEREAS, his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from Mercer University was of great use to him as the Director of the Drugs and Narcotics Agency of the State of Georgia, a position which he retired from in 2008; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Atkins possesses a wide range of talents and abilities which include being lead vocalist of the Bill Atkins Band; and
WHEREAS, this devoted husband and father of two children and two stepchildren still finds time to be involved in his community through his service to the First United Methodist Church on the administrative board, to Mercer University School of Pharmacy on the board of directors, Brawner Hospital on the governing board, and Smyrna Hospital on the long-range planning board; and
WHEREAS, he honorably served his country in the United States Army Medical Service Corps from 1955 to 1957; and
WHEREAS, others have recognized his talents and contributions by honoring him with awards such as the Smyrna/Oakdale Moose Lodge in 1993 with the "Mr. Cobb County" award; the Cobb County Clean Commission in 1992 with the "One of a Kind Award"; Cobb County in 1992 with the Statesman of the Year award; American Cancer Society in 1991 with the Recipient Appreciation plaque; Personal Care Homes of Georgia in 1991 with the Legislator of the Year Friendship Award; and the Cobb County Bar Association in 1991 with the Liberty Bell Award; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Pharmacist of the Year in Georgia award he received from Phi Delta Chi in 1978, he has also received numerous awards throughout the years for his dedication and service to the pharmacy profession; and
WHEREAS, Bill Atkins is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of one individual can have on the citizens of his community, his state, his country, and even the world, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that his superlative accomplishments be recognized by the dedication of a bridge in his name in honor of his accomplishments.
PART XIX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of William Travis Duke of Mableton; and
WHEREAS, he served as a State Representative, 1971-1975; was active in local and state politics for over 30 years; and was one of the first Republicans elected in Cobb County; and
WHEREAS, a man of conviction and purpose, he was a member and/or officer of myriad community service boards, including the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, CobbMarietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, Mable House, Cobb County Boys Club, Open Gate Children's Shelter, Department of Family and Children Services, Georgian Club, Cobb-Marietta Museum, Salvation Army, and the Jaycees; and

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WHEREAS, William was united in love and marriage to Betty and was blessed with two remarkable children, Jennifer and Derek, and three wonderful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, William Travis Duke will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal public servant and advocate for his community will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his life be established.
PART XX WHEREAS, Roy Parrish was born in Walker County, Georgia, on November 29, 1933, one of four children born to Roy E. Parrish, Sr., and the former Annie May Autry; the Parrish family and the Autry family were pioneers to Walker County and have made this county their homes since the eighteenth century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish was educated in the City of Chickamauga School System and graduated from Gordon Lee High School in 1953; he started to work for the Chickamauga Telephone Company while still in high school, and he remained in their employ for nineteen years, the last several as general manager; and
WHEREAS, he also served two years on active duty with the United States Army in Korea; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Sole Commissioner of Walker County in the Democratic Primary of 1972 and took office January 1, 1973; he went on to serve six four-year terms; and
WHEREAS, some of his major accomplishments include building the first sanitary landfill in 1973 and operating it for 23 years; building and paving the county roads; passing the first Local Option Sales Tax Referendum in 1977 that rolled back county property tax and for the first time offered property tax relief to the local community; building the civic center, pavilion, and the 911 Center; building a tunnel from the courthouse to the jail for security; building and operating an animal shelter, 16 fire stations, and 126 bridges; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish worked with Georgia Department of Transportation and the United States Department of the Interior as well as the National Park Service and Congressman Buddy Darden to get a better corridor through or around the Chickamauga Battlefield and was largely responsible for getting the western route through Walker County established as the relocated Highway 27 around the Chickamauga National Park; and
WHEREAS, he has been married to the former Cora Ann Kell, also a native of Walker County, for more than 50 years, and they had two children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; they live in the City of Chickamauga where they are active members of the Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, he retired, undefeated, from public office in 1996 and now enjoys the freedom of retirement; he and Cora Ann spend time traveling, enjoying their family, gardening, and working in their church where Roy has recruited many of his friends; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to this life of public service be established.
PART XXI WHEREAS, Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell gave a lifetime of service to the people of Taylor County, Georgia, and had a long string of achievements and contributions to their community; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the lives of service of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell be honored with a lasting memorial.
PART XXII WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 27 traverses the entire western length of Georgia and is approximately 352 miles long; and
WHEREAS, the highway connects 18 diverse counties in the common cause of economic development and regionalism; and
WHEREAS, the state and federal government invested billions of dollars in constructing U.S. Highway 27 and, by supporting travel and tourism investment along the corridor, the state will be increasing the taxpayers' return on investment; and
WHEREAS, promoting tourism along U.S. Highway 27 supports efforts to dismantle persistent poverty in Georgia as seven of the 18 counties along the highway are classified by the University of Georgia as "counties with persistent poverty"; and

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WHEREAS, the activities around the promotion of U.S. Highway 27 can serve as a sustainable model for other corridor tourism and economic development efforts in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 27 offers an attractive, alternate north-south transportation route with authentic Georgia cultural heritage and scenic resources.
PART XXIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost one of her most distinguished public servants, innovative legal minds, and civil rights advocate with the passing of the Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., became the 62nd Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia when he was administered the oath of office by Governor Zell Miller on August 24, 1994, after 33 years of practicing law and serving on the superior court bench; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin was born and reared in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia, the son of John H. Ruffin, Sr., and Anna Davis Ruffin, and he was a graduate of Waynesboro High and Industrial School, Morehouse College, and Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, he was admitted to the Georgia Bar on July 5, 1961; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed a Superior Court Judge of the Augusta Judicial Circuit in 1986 by Governor Joe Frank Harris and he continued to serve as a superior court judge until his appointment to the Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being the first African American Superior Court Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, Judge Ruffin was also the first African American member of the Augusta Bar Association, and the third African American and first African American Chief Judge to serve on the Court of Appeals of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his membership in the State Bar of Georgia, Judge Ruffin was a member of the bars of the Supreme Court of Georgia, United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin had many professional, civic and religious affiliations, including: Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia; Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia; Tenth Judicial Administrative District; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education; Georgia Commission on Gender Bias; Court Reform Committee, Governor's Conference on Justice in Georgia; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Georgia Advisory Council to the Legal Services Program;

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Judicial Nominating Commission; Georgia Conference of Black Lawyers, Inc.; State Bar Judicial Compensation Committee; American Judicature Society; National Bar Association; American Bar Association; Augusta Bar Association; and the Atlanta Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Council of Superior Court Judges and was on track to become the first African American to serve as President of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin and his beautiful wife, Judith, had one son, Brinkley, and two grandsons, Bryson and Myles; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin and his family are members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life and outstanding career of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., be established.
PART XXIV WHEREAS, Kermit Yates was a prominent citizen of the City of Cobbtown in Tattnall County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yates moved to the City of Cobbtown in the 1930s and departed this life on October 26, 1995, after a long career as a mechanic and noted member of the Cobbtown community; and
WHEREAS, he was the mayor of Cobbtown for many years; he was in charge of the city's water department and was one of the founders of the water system; and
WHEREAS, he was also very active in the Sunlight Primitive Church, where he served as a deacon and was also the caretaker for the church cemetery; and
WHEREAS, since Mr. Yates was a mechanic, he kept everyone "running" by working on cars, trucks, and tractors; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding public servant and community leader be established.
PART XXV WHEREAS, Elton C. Snow spent his early years farming in Wilkinson County with his parents and nine brothers and sisters and developed a love for the land and the crops it produced as he grew into a young adult; and

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WHEREAS, after serving in the United States Army during World War II, Elton returned to his roots where he obtained land on what is now known as J. C. McCollough Road; and
WHEREAS, Elton and his family farmed this land for many years and the land is still owned by his descendants; and
WHEREAS, he was employed by and retired from the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Snow never forgot that his roots were planted in his Wilkinson County farm, and he continued to farm the land and eventually built a barn and barbeque pit on the property; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to this life of public service be established.
PART XXVI WHEREAS, Connor Lenning was born on November 10, 2006, and passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010; and
WHEREAS, he was a beautiful ray of sunlight to all those who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, his favorite color was emerald green, and he loved green tractors and monster jam trucks; and
WHEREAS, his big beautiful blue eyes radiated his joyful spirit; and
WHEREAS, three-year-old Connor Lenning, who lived with his mother north of Juliette in Monroe County, died of trauma to his midsection at a hospital in Forsyth; and
WHEREAS, this beautiful child passed away due to a devastating incident of child abuse at the hands of his mother's boyfriend; and
WHEREAS, his legacy lives on in those who will always love him and never forget him as well as the cause now so dear to his family's heart Stop the Cycle of Child Abuse; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life cut short of this wonderful little boy be established.
PART XXVII WHEREAS, Douglas Dent Daniel was born in Brunswick, Georgia, on Norwick Street on May 16th, 1920, to his proud parents, Harry Hardy Daniel and Susie Dent Daniel; and

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WHEREAS, he went to school in Odum (Primary, then 1st-10th grade) and then went to Jesup High School for the 11th grade and graduated in 1938; and
WHEREAS, while in high school, he played baseball and football and ran track before he was inducted into the Army on November 11, 1941, at Fort McPherson, Georgia; he served in England, North Africa, Sicily, and Italy; and
WHEREAS, one of his proudest moments was being able to serve his country; and
WHEREAS, after his service he came home and painted the old school house, working 12 hours a day, and got a temporary civil service job spraying DDT to eradicate flies and fleas; and
WHEREAS, in 1947 he went to Georgia Teachers College and graduated in 1949; after graduation he got married to his sweetheart and moved to Hilliard, Florida, for one year; and
WHEREAS, in March of 1966, he opened Pearce's Store, known to customers as Doug Daniel Furniture and he was so successful that he won the "Nice Guy Award" from the furniture dealers of the State of Georgia and they held a banquet in his honor at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, in November of 1956 he and his wife adopted a daughter, Susan Bedell Daniel, and in June of 1961 another daughter, Mary Dent Daniel; they were wonderful parents to these two girls; and three grandsons came later; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Daniel lost his sweetheart in 1985 and married Sylvia Johnson in 1986 and two more grandsons came; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Daniel has been very involved in his community and his church; he has been selected for Odum Homecoming Grand Marshal for Odum Day Parade and also as Citizen of the Year, and in his church, Odum Baptist, he has served on many committees and was a Sunday school teacher and deacon; and
WHEREAS, he says when he leaves this earth he always hopes he is remembered as an "Honest Person"; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to this life well lived be established.
PART XXVIII NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body commend the selfless dedication exhibited by

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Carlton Grady "Carl" Hamrick as he served his community and extend to his family utmost appreciation by dedicating that portion of SR 11 from the intersection of SR 22 to the Jones/Jasper County line as the Carl Hamrick Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding heroism and bravery of SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis and dedicate the interchange at I-75 and I-475 in south Bibb County as the SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body commend Anne O. Mueller for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia, extend to her their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness, and dedicate the bridge on SR 204 crossing the Forest River as the Anne O. Mueller Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body celebrate the life of service of Mrs. Rosa Tarver Beard and dedicate the bridge on SR 4 over 15th Street and the railroad tracks near Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, Georgia, and Richmond County as the Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the life of Hugh Carroll Butler by dedicating the bridge on SR 25 over the CSX railroad tracks in the city limits of Port Wentworth in Chatham County as the Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in recognizing and honoring Sergeant Jerry Bagley for his heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty in the service of his country and dedicate the Satilla River Bridge on SR 158 as the Sergeant Jerry Bagley Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Coach Billy Henderson and dedicate the interchange at I-75 and Sardis Church Road in south Bibb County as the Coach Billy Henderson Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Claude A. Bray, Jr., and dedicate the Pigeon Creek Bridge on SR 41 as the Claude A. Bray, Jr. Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in recognizing and honoring Senior Airman Buras for his heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty in the service of his country and dedicate the portion of SR 129S from the intersection at SR 107 to the Irwin County line as the Senior Airman Michael J. Buras Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of C. Lloyd Smith and dedicate the portion of SR 52 in Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer County, from the Ellijay River Bridge to South Main Street at the Ellijay roundabout as the C. Lloyd Smith Memorial Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Miss Ida Ware Scott, and dedicates the portion of Goshen Street from the intersection of SR 378 (North Washington Street) to the city limits of Lincolnton on Goshen Street as the Ida Ware Scott Memorial Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Officer Kathy A. Cox and dedicate the portion of SR 136 between the I-75 bridge and the railroad tracks in Hill City as the Officer Kathy Cox Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body joins in honoring the service of SGT Harold Wiggins and dedicates the bridge on US 441 South, past Memorial Gardens, as the SGT Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicate the intersection of Lafayette Road and SR 27 as the Steve Lance Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor Charlie Will Stapleton by dedicating the bridge on SR 41 crossing Bear Creek in Webster County as the Charlie Will Stapleton Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding heroism and bravery of PFC Luther H. Story and dedicate the bridge on SR 26, over the Kinchafoonee Creek in Marion County, as the Luther Story Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Forrest Laughlin Adair II and dedicate the bridge on US 78, the Stone Mountain Freeway, at Park Place in Gwinnett County, as the Forrest Laughlin Adair II Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in recognizing and honoring William Austin Atkins, Sr., for his outstanding service to his community and to the State of Georgia and dedicate the bridge over I-75 North at Windy Hill Road, in Cobb County, as the William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of William Travis Duke; express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing; and dedicate the bridge over SR 41 at I-285, in Cobb County, as the W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Roy Parrish by dedicating the portion of US 27/SR 1 from the city limits of Fort Oglethorpe south to Shields Crossing as the Roy Parrish Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell by dedicating the portion of Old Wire Road, SR 208, from the Talbot County line to SR 19 South in Taylor County as the Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia portion of U.S. Highway 27, located within the limits of the Martha Berry Highway, be dedicated as the Scenic Hometown Highway for tourism enhancement purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body celebrate the life and outstanding career and many accomplishments of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., and dedicate the portion of SR 25 beginning at SR 88 to the Burke County line as the Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Mr. Kermit Yates by dedicating a portion of SR 152 from the city limits of Cobbtown, Georgia, to the Coleman Bridge as the Kermit Yates Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the life and service of Mr. Elton C. Snow and dedicate the intersection of the Fall Line Freeway and McCullough Road as the Elton C. Snow Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body hope for the family's sake the pain of losing Connor will not last long and the memories will last forever and honor the life of Connor Lee Eugene Lenning by dedicating the portion of SR 83 in Monroe County from I-75 to SR87/US 23 as the Connor Lenning Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body joins in honoring the accomplishments of Douglas Dent Daniel and dedicates the portion of US 341 from the outgoing city limits of Jesup to the incoming city limits of Odum as the Douglas Dent Daniel Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body dedicates the intersection at Lee and Gordon Mills Roads and SR 27 as the Cross Shield Road Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, to the family of Carl Hamrick, to the family of SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis, to Anne O. Mueller, to the family of Mrs. Rosa T. Beard, to the family of Hugh Carroll Butler, to the family of Sergeant Jerry Bagley, to Coach Billy Henderson, to Claude A. Bray, Jr., to the family of Senior Airman Michael J. Buras, to the family of C. Lloyd Smith, to the family of Ida Ware Scott, to the family of Officer Kathy Cox, to the family of SGT Harold Wiggins, to the family of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance, to the family of Charlie Will Stapleton, to the family of Luther H. Story, to the family of Forrest Laughlin Adair II, to William Austin Atkins, Sr., to the family of William Travis Duke, to the family of Roy Parrish, to the family of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell, to the family of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., to the family of Kermit Yates, to the family of Elton C. Snow, to the family of Connor Lee Eugene Lenning, and to Douglas Dent Daniel.

On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HR 507, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Bulloch of the 11th asked unanimous consent that HB 485, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 485, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 485. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Anderson of the 117th, England of the 108th, Hanner of the 148th and Roberts of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to provide penalties for violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Bulloch 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C

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Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden
Gooch

Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller E Mullis

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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

HB 485, 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 agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bills of the House:

HB 116.

By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Baker of the 78th, Williams of the 89th and Rogers of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 156.

By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Meadows of the 5th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bearden of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 158.

By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Maxwell of the 17th and England of the 108th:
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,

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so as to change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 265.

By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Ralston of the 7th, Abrams of the 84th, Willard of the 49th, Golick of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 373.

By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Neal of the 1st, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Teasley of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Resolution of the House:

HR 95.

By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Greene of the 149th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Buckner of the 130th, Davis of the 109th and others:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

At 1:30 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 2:00 p.m.

At 2:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 160. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; 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 Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Ethics in Government Act," so as to authorize public utility corporations that are regulated by the Public Service Commission to make political campaign contributions; to provide for exceptions; to prohibit certain contributions to candidates for and members of the Public Service Commission; to provide for lobbyist disclosure reports to include certain expenditures made on behalf of or for the benefit of public 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. Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Ethics in Government Act," is amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 21-5-30, relating to contributions made to candidate or campaign committee or for recall of a public officer, as follows:
"(f)(1) A person acting on behalf of For purposes of this subsection, the term: (A) 'Public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission' includes, but is not limited to, an electric membership corporation. (B) 'Electric membership corporation' means a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission operating as an electric membership corporation under the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46.
(2) Except as limited by Code Section 21-5-30.1 or this subsection, a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission shall not make, directly or indirectly, any contribution be allowed to make contributions to a political campaign campaigns. This subsection shall not apply to motor carriers whose rates are not regulated by the Public Service Commission. Any person who knowingly violates

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this subsection with respect to a member of the Public Service Commission, a candidate for the Public Service Commission, or the campaign committee of a candidate for the Public Service Commission shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both; and any person who knowingly violates this subsection with respect to any other public officer, a candidate for such other public office, or the campaign committee of a candidate for such other public office shall be guilty of a misdemeanor Any contributions made by a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission to a political campaign shall not be included as recoverable costs in any rate-making or rate-setting proceedings before the Public Service Commission. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code section or any other provision of law to the contrary, no electric membership corporation and no nonprofit corporation, group, or association, the membership of which consists of electric membership corporations, shall be authorized to make any contribution to a political campaign. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit a nonprofit corporation, group, or association, the membership of which consists of electric membership corporations, from establishing, administering, and soliciting contributions for a political action committee from officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and members of such entities so long as such actions and contributions do not otherwise violate the provisions of this chapter."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-5-30.1, relating to contributions by regulated entities to elected executive officers or candidates, as follows:
"21-5-30.1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the definitions set forth in Code Section 21-5-3 shall be applicable to the provisions of this Code section. As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Campaign committee' means the candidate, person, or committee which accepts contributions to bring about the nomination for election or election of an individual to the office of an elected executive officer. (2) 'Contribution' means a gift, subscription, membership, loan, forgiveness of debt, advance or deposit of money, or anything of value conveyed or transferred for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of an individual to the office of an elected executive officer or encouraging the holder of such office to seek reelection. The term 'contribution' shall include the payment of a qualifying fee for and on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer and any other payment or purchase made for and on behalf of the holder of the office of an elected executive officer or for or on behalf of a candidate for that office when such payment or purchase is made for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of the candidate and is made pursuant to the request or authority of the holder of such office, the candidate, the campaign committee of the candidate,

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or any other agent of the holder of such office or the candidate. The term 'contribution' shall not include the value of personal services performed by persons who serve on a voluntary basis without compensation from any source. (3) 'Elected executive officer' means the Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Commissioner of Labor, and members of the Public Service Commission. (4) 'Political action committee' means any committee, club, association, partnership, corporation, labor union, or other group of persons which receives donations aggregating in excess of $1,000.00 during a calendar year from persons who are members or supporters of the committee and which distributes these funds as contributions to one or more campaign committees of candidates for public office. Such term does not mean a campaign committee. (5) 'Regulated entity' means any person who is required by law to be licensed by an elected executive officer or a board under the jurisdiction of an elected executive officer, any person who leases property owned by or for a state department, or any person who engages in a business or profession which is regulated by an elected executive officer or by a board under the jurisdiction of an elected executive officer, or any public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission. For purposes of this paragraph, public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission shall have the same meaning as provided by subsection (f) of Code Section 21-5-30. (b) No regulated entity and no person or political action committee acting on behalf of a regulated entity shall make a contribution to or on behalf of a person holding office as an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a campaign committee of any such candidate. (c) No person holding office as an elected executive officer and no candidate for the office of an elected executive officer and no campaign committee of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer shall accept a contribution in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to prevent any person who may be employed by a regulated entity, including a person in whose name a license or lease is held, or who is an officer of a regulated entity from voluntarily making a campaign contribution from that person's personal funds to or on behalf of a person holding office as an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a campaign committee of any such candidate; provided, however, that: (1) The elected executive officer or candidate receiving one or more campaign contributions described in this subsection shall in his or her disclosure report under Code Section 21-5-34 separately identify each contribution and the total of contributions which he or she knows or should have reason to know are described in this subsection; and

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(2) It shall be unlawful for any regulated entity or elected executive officer to require another by coercive action to make any such contribution."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-70, relating to definitions applicable to regulation of lobbying, by revising the introductory language and subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) 'Expenditure': (A) Means a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or conveyance of money or anything of value made for the purpose of influencing the actions of any public officer or, specifically including any such transaction which is made on behalf of or for the benefit of a public employee for the purpose of influencing a public officer; (B) Includes any other form of payment when such can be reasonably construed as designed to encourage or influence a public officer;"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist expenditure disclosure reports, by revising the introductory language and paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) 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 on behalf of or for the benefit of a public officer or on behalf of or for the benefit of a public employee for the purpose of influencing a public officer by the lobbyist or employees of the lobbyist or by any person on whose behalf the lobbyist is registered if the lobbyist has actual knowledge of such expenditure. The description of each reported expenditure shall include: (A) The name and title of the public officer or public employee or, if the expenditure is simultaneously incurred for an identifiable group of public officers or public employees the individual identification of whom would be impractical, a general description of that identifiable group; (B) The amount, date, and description of the expenditure and a summary of all spending classified by category. Such categories shall include gifts, meals, entertainment, lodging, equipment, advertising, travel, and postage; (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 or public employee shall be reported in the same manner as under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of this paragraph; (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

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(E) If applicable, the rule or regulation number or description of the rule or regulation pending before the state agency in support of or opposition to which the expenditure was made;"

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Balfour of the 9th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 160 as amended by the following amendment:

Amend the House substitute to SB 160 (LC 28 5767S) by inserting before "to repeal conflicting laws;" on line 7 the following: to provide an effective date;

By redesignating Section 5 as Section 6 and inserting after Section 4 a new section to read as follows:
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

Senator Balfour of the 9th offered the following amendment:

Amend the AM 25 1269 amendment to the House substitute to SB 160 by replacing line 7 with 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 Balfour amendment to the Senate amendment, there was no objection, and the Balfour amendment to the Senate amendment was adopted.

On the motion to agree to the House substitute as amended, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby

Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison
Heath Henson N Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Y Hooks N Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
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N Davenport Y Davis N Fort
Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 10; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 160 as amended by the Senate.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Hill of the 32nd

Loudermilk of the 52nd

Senator Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tate of the 38th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tate was excused.

Senator Gooch of the 51st asked unanimous consent that HB 80, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 80, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 80. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Sheldon of the 105th, Holt of the 112th, Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.

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:

Y Albers N Balfour N Bethel

Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey

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N Brown Bulloch
N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Fort
Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner E Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 27, nays 18.

HB 80, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Chance of the 16th

Davis of the 22nd

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 172. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change certain provisions relating to the examination of adoption records; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; 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:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption, is amended by revising Code Section 19-8-1, relating to definitions, by adding three new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(4.1) 'Evaluator' means the person or agency that conducts a home study. An evaluator shall be a licensed child-placing agency, the department, or a licensed professional with at least two years of adoption related professional experience, including a licensed clinical social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed professional counselor; provided, however, that the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate to conduct the home study." "(5.1) 'Home study' means an evaluation by an evaluator of the petitioner's home environment for the purpose of determining the suitability of the environment as a prospective adoptive home for a child. Such evaluation shall consider the petitioner's physical health, emotional maturity, financial circumstances, family, and social background and shall conform to the rules and regulations established by the department for child-placing agencies for adoption home studies. (5.2) 'Home study report' means the written report generated as a result of the home study."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party, as follows:
"(a) Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter, a child who has any living parent or

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guardian may be adopted by a third party who is neither the stepparent nor relative of that child, as described in subsection (a) of Code Sections 19-8-6 and 19-8-7, only if each such living parent and each such guardian has voluntarily and in writing surrendered all of his or her rights to the such child to that third person party for the purpose of enabling that person third party to adopt the such child. Except as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section, no child shall be placed with a third party for purposes of adoption unless prior to the date of placement a home study shall have been completed, and the home study report recommends placement of a child in such third party's home."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 19-8-5, relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party, to read as follows:
"(m) If the home study for a third-party adoption has not occurred prior to the date of placement, then the third party shall, at the time of the filing of the petition for adoption, file a motion with the court seeking an order authorizing placement of such child prior to the completion of the home study. Such motion shall identify the evaluator that the petitioner has selected to perform the home study. The court may waive the requirement of a preplacement home study in cases when a child to be adopted already resides in the prospective adoptive home pursuant to a court order of guardianship, testamentary guardianship, or custody. (n) The court may grant the motion for placement prior to the completion of a home study if the court finds that such placement is in the best interest of the child. (o) If the court grants the motion for placement prior to the completion of a home study and authorizes placement of a child prior to the completion of the home study, then:
(1) Such child shall be permitted to remain in the home of the third party with whom the parent or guardian placed such child pending further order of the court; (2) A copy of the order authorizing placement of such child prior to the completion of the home study shall be delivered to the department and the evaluator selected to perform the home study by the clerk of the court within 15 days of the date of the entry of such order; and (3) The home study, if not already in process, shall be initiated by the evaluator selected by the petitioner or appointed by the court within ten days of such evaluator's receipt of the court's order."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-13, relating to the filing and content of the petition, as follows:
"(3) Where the adoption is pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, the following shall be provided or attached or its absence explained when the petition is filed:
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subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-5; (B) The written acknowledgment of surrender specified in subsection (f) of Code Section 19-8-5; (C) The affidavits specified in subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 19-8-5; (D) Allegations of compliance with Code Section 19-8-12; (E) Allegations of compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children; (F) The accounting required by the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section; (G) Copies of appropriate certificates or forms verifying allegations contained in the petition as to guardianship or custody of the child sought to be adopted, the marriage of each petitioner, the divorce or death of each parent of the child sought to be adopted, and compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children; and (H) A completed form containing background information regarding the child to be adopted, as required by the adoption unit of the department; and (I) A copy of the home study report."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (f) and (g) of Code Section 19-814, relating to timing of adoption hearing, required records, and filing, as follows:
"(f) The court in the child's best interest may grant such expedited hearings or continuances as may be necessary for completion of applicable notice requirements, investigations, a home study, and reports or for other good cause shown. (g) Copies of the petition and all documents filed in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, the order fixing the date upon which the petition shall be considered, and all exhibits, surrenders, or certificates required by this chapter, shall be forwarded by the clerk to the department within 15 days after the date of the filing of the petition for adoption."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 19-8-23, relating to where records of adoption are kept, examination of adoption records by parties and attorneys, and use of information by agency and department, as follows:
"(d)(1) Upon the request of a party at interest in the adoption, a child, legal guardian, or health care agent of an adopted person or of a provider of medical services to such a party, child, legal guardian, or health care agent when certain information is necessary because of would assist in the provision of medical care, a medical emergency, or for medical diagnosis or treatment, the department or child-placing agency may, in its sole discretion, shall access its own records on finalized adoptions for the purpose of adding subsequently obtained medical information or releasing nonidentifying medical and health history information contained in its records on such pertaining to an adopted persons person or the biological parents or relatives of the

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biological parents of the adopted person. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'health care agent' has the meaning provided by Code Section 31-32-2. (2) Upon receipt by the Office of Adoptions State Adoption Unit of the Division of Family and Children Services of the department or by a child-placing agency of documented medical information relevant to an adoptee, the office or child-placing agency shall use reasonable efforts to contact the adoptive parents of the adoptee if the adoptee is under 18 years of age or the adoptee if he or she is 18 years of age or older and provide such documented medical information to the adoptive parents or the adoptee. The office or child-placing agency shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable costs for postage and photocopying incurred in the delivery of such documented medical information to the adoptive parents or adoptee."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 19-8-26, relating to how surrender of parental rights executed, how and when surrender may be withdrawn, and forms, as follows:
"(c) The surrender of rights by a parent or guardian pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-5 shall conform substantially to the following form:
SURRENDER OF RIGHTS FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN:
This is an important legal document and by signing it you are surrendering all of your right, title, and claim to the child identified herein, so as to facilitate the child's placement for adoption. You are to receive a copy of this document and as explained below have the right to withdraw your surrender within ten days from the date you sign it.
______________ I, the undersigned, being solicitous that my (male) (female) child, born (insert name of child), on (insert birthdate of child), should receive the benefits and advantages of a good home, to the end that (she) (he) may be fitted for the requirements of life, consent to this surrender. I, the undersigned, (insert relationship to child) of the aforesaid child, do hereby surrender the child to (insert name, surname not required, of each person to whom surrender is made), PROVIDED that each such person is named as petitioner in a petition for adoption of the child filed in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated within 60 days from the date hereof. Furthermore, I promise not to interfere in the management of the child in any respect whatever; and, in consideration of the benefits guaranteed by (insert name, surname not required, of each person to whom surrender is made) in thus providing for the child, I do relinquish all right, title, and claim to the child herein named, it

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being my wish, intent, and purpose to relinquish absolutely all parental control over the child. It is also my wish, intent, and purpose that if each such person is not named as petitioner in a petition for adoption as provided for above within the 60 day period, other than for excusable neglect, or, if said petition for adoption is filed within 60 days but the adoption action is dismissed with prejudice or otherwise concluded without an order declaring the child to be the adopted child of each such person, then I do hereby surrender the child as follows:
(Mark one of the following as chosen) ____ I wish the child returned to me, and I expressly acknowledge that this provision applies only to the limited circumstance that the child is not adopted by the person or persons designated herein and further that this provision does not impair the validity, absolute finality, or totality of this surrender under any circumstance other than the failure of the designated person or persons to adopt the child and that no other provision of this surrender impairs the validity, absolute finality, or totality of this surrender once the revocation period has elapsed; or ____ I surrender the child to (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency), a licensed child-placing agency, for placement for adoption; or ____ I surrender the child to the Department of Human Services, as provided by subsection (k) of Code Section 19-8-5, for placement for adoption; and (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency) or the Department of Human Services may petition the superior court for custody of the child in accordance with the terms of this surrender. Furthermore, I hereby agree that the child is to be adopted either by each person named above or by any other such person as may be chosen by the (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency) or the Department of Human Services and I do expressly waive any other notice or service in any of the legal proceedings for the adoption of the child. Furthermore, I understand that under Georgia law an evaluator is required to conduct a home study and make a recommendation to the court regarding the qualification of each person named above to adopt a child and to render a postplacement report to the court concerning the circumstances of placement of my child for adoption. I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such investigations. Furthermore, I understand that under Georgia law, an agent appointed by the court is required to conduct an investigation and render a report to the court in connection with the legal proceeding for the legal adoption of the child, and I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such agent in the conduct of this investigation. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have received a copy of this document and that I understand I may only withdraw this surrender by giving written notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, to (insert name and address of agent of each person to whom surrender is made) within ten days from the date hereof; that the ten days shall be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date hereof; provided, however, that if the tenth day

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falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which the surrender may be withdrawn shall be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday; and I understand that it may NOT be withdrawn thereafter. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have not been subjected to any duress or undue pressure in the execution of this surrender document and do so freely and voluntarily. Witness my hand and seal this ______ day of ______________, ____.

__________________ Unofficial witness Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of ______________, ____.

______________(SEAL) (Parent or guardian)

_______________________ Notary public (SEAL) My commission expires ______________."

SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to all placements of children for adoption and all petitions for adoption filed on or after that date.

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Shafer of the 48th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 172 as amended by the following amendment:

Amend the House substitute to SB 172 (LC 21 1264S) by deleting lines 20 through 22 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: clinical social worker, licensed master social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, or licensed professional counselor; provided, however, that where none of the foregoing evaluators are available, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate to conduct the home study."

By deleting lines 179 through 181 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Furthermore, I understand that under Georgia law an evaluator is required to conduct and provide to the court a home study and make recommendations to the court regarding the qualification of each person named above to adopt a child

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

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 172 as amended by the Senate.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 223. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to authorize the creation of the Joint Legislative Budget Office as a successor to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office; to make conforming amendments in numerous Code sections referring to legislative budget offices and, in particular, to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings; Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts; Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education; Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement; Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers; and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for and reflect the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1. Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, is amended by designating Code Sections 50-4-1 through 50-4-7 as Article 1 and by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2 50-4-20. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Government Accountability Act.' It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish a method by which the efficiency of state government shall be reviewed and the productivity of each agency evaluated. This article is meant to ensure that the valuable resources of the state are best utilized and that state agencies are held accountable for their service to the public and responsiveness to the needs of the citizens of this state.
50-4-21. (a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee to be composed of seven members of the House of

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Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and seven members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. A cochairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Senate from the membership of the committee, and a cochairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from the membership of the committee. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The cochairpersons shall each be authorized to appoint no more than two ex officio members of the committee. Vacancies in an appointed member's position or in the offices of cochairperson of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The committee shall advise the General Assembly regarding the agency sunset provisions required by this article. (b) The Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee may employ staff to assist the committee on matters related to committee activities. (c) In carrying out its function under this article, the committee may request, through the cochairpersons, the assistance of any state agency or office. When so requested, a state agency or office shall assist the committee. The committee or its designated staff member may inspect, review, and copy the records, documents, and files of any state agency. All information subject to public disclosure shall be made available for review and copying within three business days.
50-4-22. (a)(1) The Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee may review all state agencies, including all boards, departments, advisory committees, authorities, bureaus, offices, and any other state entity of the executive branch of state government regardless of its designation. The committee shall be responsible for establishing a schedule for the routine review of state agencies. It shall be the responsibility of the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee to schedule agency reviews. The Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee shall have the discretion to add any agency to the review schedule or to modify an agency's scheduled review.
(2) This article shall not apply to any state entity to which state funds are not appropriated in an appropriations Act. (b) Except as provided by this Code section, an agency subject to review by the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee shall be automatically abolished on the year anniversary of the committee's decision recommending that such agency be abolished; provided, however, no agency shall be abolished unless or until the General Assembly finds by adoption of a joint resolution that the state laws that the agency is responsible for implementing or enforcing have been repealed, revised, or reassigned to another remaining agency and that adequate provision has been made for the transfer from the abolished agency to a successor agency of all duties, real property, debts, and obligations, including those relating to bonds, loans, promissory notes, lease-purchase agreements, installment sales contracts, financing agreements, or any other form of

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indebtedness such that security therefor and the rights of bondholders or holders of other indebtedness are not impaired. (c) If the General Assembly does not take action to continue the agency before the date of abolishment, the agency shall submit its legislative budget request consistent with the recommendations of the review of the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee or any law transferring the agency's functions to other entities. (d) Any agency established by constitutional provision shall not be subject to automatic abolishment as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. The committee shall review the constitutionally established agency in the same manner and shall report to the General Assembly any recommended constitutional amendments needed for the reorganizing or abolishing of such constitutionally created agency. (e) Any board, commission, advisory council, or similar body included in the term 'agency' as defined in Code Section 50-4-1 which has not held an open public meeting for a period of more than 12 months shall be considered automatically abolished without the need for further agency review as required by this article. The committee shall be responsible for presenting legislation to repeal existing statutory provisions relating to the abolished agency. The committee shall give public notice of any proposed legislation not later than the first day of December of the year preceding its introduction. (f) Except as may otherwise be expressly provided by law, abolition of a state agency shall not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, civil or criminal liabilities that arose, or proceedings that were begun before the abolition.
50-4-23. (a) Not later than six months prior to the date on which a state agency is scheduled to be reviewed, the agency shall provide the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee with a report outlining the agency's efficiency and productivity and the extent to which the agency utilizes state resources to best meet the needs of the public. (b) The report required by this Code section shall, at a minimum, include the following:
(1) A comprehensive list of state programs and services performed by the agency, including all special purpose activities undertaken to realize identifiable goals and objectives in order to achieve the agency's mission and legislative intent; (2) An accounting of state resources appropriated to and spent by the agency; (3) An explanation of factors that have contributed to any failure to achieve legislated standards or directives; (4) The extent to which the agency has encouraged participation by the public in making its rules and decisions and the extent to which public participation has resulted in rules compatible with the objectives of the agency; (5) A statement of any statutory objectives intended for each program and activity, the problem or need that the program and activity are intended to address, and the extent to which these objectives have been achieved; (6) An assessment of the extent to which the jurisdiction of the agency and its

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programs overlap or duplicate those of other agencies and the extent to which those programs can be eliminated, reorganized, privatized, or consolidated with those of other agencies; (7) A self-examining assessment of the agency's efficiency and areas of needed improvement, including goals and objectives for improvement, and the means by which the agency intends to meet these goals and objectives; (8) Recommendations for statutory or budgetary changes that would improve the agency's programs and operations, reduce costs, or improve services to state residents; (9) The effect of federal intervention or loss of federal funds if the agency, or any of its programs or activities, is abolished; (10) An assessment of alternative methods of providing services for which the agency is responsible which would reduce costs or improve performance while adequately protecting the public interest; (11) An assessment of the agency and its programs to determine whether the agency or its programs should be eliminated, reorganized, privatized, or consolidated; (12) A detailed summary of the agency's hiring and retention patterns for the previous five years; (13) An assessment of the extent to which the agency has corrected any deficiencies and implemented recommendations contained in any state or federal audits or court decisions; (14) A list of all advisory committees and boards of the agency, whether established in statute or by the agency; their purposes, activities, composition, and expenses; and an assessment of the extent to which their purposes have been achieved and the rationale for continuing or eliminating each advisory committee or board; (15) A list of agency programs or functions that are performed without specific statutory authority; (16) Copies of any program audits, performance audits, and any other reports provided by the state auditor; (17) A list and summary of all litigation in which the agency is engaged and the status of such cases, including assessments of any financial liability to which they expose the state; and (18) Other information as requested by the committee or any study committee created under the committee's direction. (c) Information and data reported by the agency shall be validated by the agency's chief executive before submission to the committee.
50-4-24. (a) Not later than six months following receipt of the agency's report required by Code Section 50-4-23 the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee shall complete its review of the agency. When conducting its agency review the committee shall:
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(3) Hold public hearings to consider this information as well as testimony that the committee deems necessary; and (4) Present to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report on the agencies scheduled to be reviewed that year by the committee. In the report, the committee shall include its specific findings and recommendations regarding each agency review and indicate whether a public need exists for the continuation of a state agency or for the functions of the agency. (b) The committee shall consider the following criteria in determining whether a public need exists for the continuation of a state agency or agency function: (1) The efficiency with which the agency operates; (2) The statutory objectives of the agency and the problem or need that the agency is intended to address, the extent to which the objectives have been achieved, and any activities of the agency in addition to those granted by statute and the authority for these activities; (3) An assessment of less restrictive or alternative methods of providing any regulatory function for which the agency is responsible while adequately protecting the public; (4) The extent to which an advisory committee or board is needed or used; (5) The extent to which the jurisdiction of the agency and the programs administered by the agency overlap or duplicate those of other agencies and the extent to which the programs administered by the agency can be consolidated with the programs of other agencies; (6) Whether the agency has recommended to the legislature statutory changes calculated to be of benefit to the public; (7) The promptness and effectiveness with which the agency responds to the public's complaints and the extent to which the agency has encouraged participation by the public in making its rules and decisions; (8) The extent to which the agency has satisfied requirements of state law, safeguarded public health, safety, and welfare, and utilized state resources; (9) The extent to which the agency accurately reports performance measures used to justify state spending on each of its activities, services, and programs; (10) The extent to which the agency is reasonably deemed to be a core or essential function of state government under the provisions of the Constitution of Georgia; (11) The effect of probable federal intervention or loss of federal funds if the agency or an agency function is abolished; and (12) The extent to which changes are necessary in the enabling statutes of the agency so that the agency can adequately comply with the criteria of this article. (c) In its report on an agency, the committee shall make recommendations on the abolition, continuation, or reorganization of such agency and on the need for the continuation of the functions of the agency. The report shall also make recommendations on the elimination, privatization, consolidation, transfer, or reorganization of an agency's programs when those programs are duplicated by another agency.

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(d) It shall be the responsibility of the committee to prepare drafts of legislation necessary to carry out the committee's recommendations."
PART II SECTION 2-1. Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by revising Code Section 28-5-6, relating to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office, as follows: "28-5-6. (a) The Senate is authorized to establish and provide for a Senate Budget Office. The House of Representatives is authorized to establish and provide for a House Budget Office President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are authorized by mutual agreement to provide for the establishment of a Joint Legislative Budget Office and employ a director and other staff for that office. (b) The director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. (c) The director of the House Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. All information and material received by the House Budget Office under this subsection shall be made available to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, and other officers of the House of Representatives as may be designated by the Speaker of the House; and upon direction by such chairpersons and such other officers of the House as may be designated by the Speaker of the House, the House Budget Office shall request any needed information and material from any state department, board, bureau, commission, committee, authority, or agency."
SECTION 2-2. Said Title 28 is further amended in Code Section 28-4-2, relating to powers and duties of the Legislative Services Committee, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) The committee shall contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct annually in accordance with accepted accounting principles a financial audit of legislative funds and expenditures. Such audit shall detail the expenditures of the following offices of the legislative branch: Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Senate, Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Clerk of the House of Representatives, House of Representatives, Office of Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Budget Analyst, and Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer."

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SECTION 2-3. Said Title 28 is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 28-5-42, relating to fiscal note requirements, as follows:
"(c)(1) In the event a bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session, the chairperson of the committee to which such bill is referred shall request the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor to submit any such fiscal note as to the fiscal effect of any such bill and to file a copy of such fiscal note with the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office and the House Budget Office. The chairperson shall make such request after the bill is referred to the committee."
PART III SECTION 3-1. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings, is amended by revising Code Section 8-2-144, relating to accounting of certain fees by the Commissioner of Insurance, as follows: "8-2-144. The Commissioner of Insurance shall file a report on or before December 15 of each year accounting for all fees received by the Commissioner under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period and for the actual costs of the inspection programs under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period. Such report shall be provided to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the director of the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-77.4, relating to certain additional divorce case filing fees, as follows:
"(a) In addition to any fees required in Code Sections 15-6-77, 15-6-77.2, 15-6-77.3, and 47-14-51, for filing each divorce case, the clerk of superior court shall charge an additional fee of $5.00. Each clerk of the superior court shall collect the additional fees for divorce cases as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."

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SECTION 3-3. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-60.1, relating to certain additional marriage license fees, as follows:
"15-9-60.1. In addition to any fees required in Code Section 15-9-60 for receiving marriage applications, issuing marriage licenses, and recording relative thereto, the judge of the probate court shall charge an additional fee of $15.00 for issuing a marriage license. No amount of this additional fee shall be paid into the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia provided for in Chapter 11 of Title 47 or be used for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts. Each judge of the probate court shall collect the additional fees for issuing marriage licenses as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-4. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-18-12, relating to judicial circuit travel expenses, as follows:
"(3) In determining the travel budget for each judicial circuit, the council shall consider the budget request submitted by the district attorney of each judicial circuit, the geographic size and the caseload of each circuit, and such other facts as may be relevant. The council is authorized to establish a contingency reserve of not more than 3 percent of the total amount appropriated by the General Assembly in order to meet any expenses which could not be reasonably anticipated. The council shall submit to each district attorney, the state auditor, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office a monthly report showing the budget amount of expenditures made under the travel budget. The council may periodically review and adjust said budget as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 3-5. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-74, relating to payment of certain amounts of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-74. The sums provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by

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the authority into the general treasury. The sums provided for under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following for remittance to the Office of the State Treasurer; provided, however, that if the local governing authority has an approved procedure to verify the applicant's income as set forth in Code Section 17-12-80, the court officer shall remit 50 percent of such funds to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and the remaining 50 percent shall be remitted to the local governing authority and reported to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected and disbursed pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-6. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-113, relating to payment of certain amounts to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-113. The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-112 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board, to be deposited into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-7. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.1, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in superior court, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-8. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.2, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in state court, as follows:

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"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-9. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to the reporting and accounting system of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a detailed report and accounting of all fines and fees collected and remitted by any court and shall submit such report and accounting to the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-10. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering Committee, as follows:
"(c) For the purpose of this article, authorized educational agencies shall be the Department of Education; the Department of Early Care and Learning; the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Education Coordinating Council; the Professional Standards Commission; the Office of Student Achievement; the education policy and research components of the office of the Governor; the Office of Planning and Budget; the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office; the House Budget Office; the House Research Office; and the Senate Research Office. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system, including individual student records and individual personnel records, shall be accessible by authorized educational agencies, provided that any information which is planned for collection over the system but which is temporarily being collected by other means shall also be accessible by authorized educational agencies and provided, further, that adequate security provisions are employed to protect the privacy of individuals. All data maintained for this system shall be used for educational purposes only. In no case shall information be released by an authorized educational agency which would violate the privacy rights of any individual student or employee. Information released by an authorized educational agency in violation of the privacy rights of any individual student or employee shall subject the authorized educational agency to all penalties under applicable state and federal law. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system which is not stored in an individual student or personnel record format shall be made available to the Governor and the House and Senate Appropriations, Education, Education and Youth, and Higher Education committees,

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except information otherwise prohibited by statute. Data which are included in an individual student record or individual personnel record format shall be extracted from such records and made available in nonindividual record format for use by the Governor, committees of the General Assembly, and agencies other than authorized educational agencies."
SECTION 3-11. Said Title 20 is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-133, relating to certain payments to local junior college operating authorities, as follows:
"20-3-133. There shall be paid to every local operating authority which shall have established a junior college under this article, upon which construction had commenced prior to January 1, 1964, and which is not operated as a unit of the university system under the board of regents an amount which shall be determined on the basis of a budget for each fiscal year, developed pursuant to a formula agreed upon by the local operating authority, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office, the director of the House Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. Budgets prepared pursuant to this authority shall be for expenses incurred by a junior college for educational and general expenditures as set forth in the latest edition of the publication entitled 'College and University Business Administration.' Such formula shall include financial participation from the local operating authority to include student matriculation fees and funds derived from not less than a one-half nor more than a three-fourths mill tax established by the local operating authority on the ad valorem tax digest of its political subdivision. No state funds shall be appropriated for capital construction. Expenditure under this article shall be audited annually by the Department of Audits and Accounts."
SECTION 3-12. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 35-2-41.1, relating to donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the Department of Public Safety, as follows:
"(a) Any offer to donate or convey by deed, gift, rent, lease, or other means any property, equipment, or services to the department shall be made in writing through command channels to the commissioner. If the commissioner approves the offer, he or she shall submit a written proposal of the offer to the board for its approval. A copy of the formal proposal shall be forwarded by the commissioner to the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, any either of which may comment on the proposal."
SECTION 3-13. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-78, relating to budget estimates, as follows:

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"(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the budget estimates for the General Assembly, including all the legislative agencies, shall be prepared by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and such other legislative officers as appropriate and shall be submitted to the director of the budget at the same time as other budget estimates are submitted. The Department of Audits and Accounts, for the purpose of this part, is a legislative agency and shall be construed in all respects as such; and the budget estimate for said department shall be prepared by the state auditor and shall be included in the budget report without revision and shall not be subject to review or control by the Office of Planning and Budget. The state treasurer shall assist in the preparation of these budget estimates, if requested. Effective with the budget estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, the budget estimates for the Senate, the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the office of the Secretary of the Senate shall be prepared by the Senate; the budget estimates for the House of Representatives, the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be prepared by the House of Representatives; and the budget estimates for the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office shall be prepared by the Legislative Services Committee. All of such budget estimates shall include such object classes as the Legislative Services Committee shall determine, and transfers of funds may be made between such object classes. Funds may also be transferred between the Senate, the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the office of the Secretary of the Senate. Funds may also be transferred between the House of Representatives, the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Funds may also be transferred between the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-14. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-82, relating periodic work programs of state budget units, as follows:
"45-12-82. The Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, shall require each budget unit, other than those of the legislative branch and the judicial branch, to file periodic work programs with the Office of Planning and Budget at such time as the Office of Planning and Budget shall direct. As provided in Code Section 45-12-83, no allotment of funds shall be approved for any budget unit until such budget unit has filed a periodic work program with the Office of Planning and Budget and the periodic work program has been approved by the Governor. The work program shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall contain such information as the Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, may require. The work program shall include the amount of the portion of the appropriation required for the period's expenditures based on the budget prepared as provided in this part.

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Periodic work programs may be amended from time to time in such manner as the Office of Planning and Budget may require. A duplicate copy of all of the periodic work programs and any amendments thereto shall be filed simultaneously with the Office of Planning and Budget, the state treasurer, the state auditor, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-15. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-85, relating to examination and investigation of periodic work programs, as follows:
"(b) The Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget shall seek to effect economy, efficiency, decentralization of state government, and sound fiscal management in reviewing budget allotment requests and may make such changes to the budget allotment requests to meet these goals and objectives and which are consistent with and subject to the method and provisions contained in the General Appropriations Act. Upon determination that the requested budget allotment conforms with the approved work program and meets the above-mentioned goals and objectives, the Governor shall execute his or her warrant on the treasury for the funds included in the approved budget allotment. Notwithstanding any authorization for expenditure included in an appropriations Act, all appropriations in excess of the approved budget allotments for the budget year, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the state. The Office of Planning and Budget shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office of any such action with appropriate supporting information."
SECTION 3-16. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 45-12-95, relating to certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget, as follows:
"(d) The Office of Planning and Budget must review and approve all proposed costsaving initiatives prior to their implementation for the implementing agency to be eligible for receipt of financial incentives. However, as part of this review, the Office of Planning and Budget must consult with a cross section of agencies and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office."
SECTION 3-17. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-110, relating to federal assistance budgetary requirements, as follows:
"45-12-110. (a) Any state department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other state agency, except the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and its employees, intending to apply for any new program of federal assistance under any federal program shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget of its intention to apply for such federal assistance at least 30 days prior to filing the application for such assistance.

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Such notification shall include a summary description of the proposed federal assistance project, the amount of federal funds to be requested, the amount of state matching funds, if any, to be required in connection with obtaining federal assistance, and the period of time to be covered by the proposed federal assistance project. (b) The House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, acting jointly or independently, are authorized and directed to devise and distribute such forms as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a) of this Code section and, in connection therewith, to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to ensure compliance with said subsection."
SECTION 3-18. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-111, relating to analysis of impact federal assistance, as follows:
"45-12-111. As soon as practicable after receiving a notification provided for in Code Section 4512-110, it shall be the duty of the legislative budget analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office to analyze the short-term and long-term impact the proposed federal assistance project would have on state budgetary and fiscal matters if the application for federal assistance were approved. Upon completion of said analysis, the legislative budget analyst Legislative Joint Budget Office shall forward a copy of same to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the appropriations committees of the House of Representatives and Senate, and to any member of the General Assembly requesting a copy of said analysis."
SECTION 3-19. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising paragraph (21) of subsection (c) of Code Section 45-13-22, relating to distribution of Georgia Laws and House and Senate journals, as follows:
"(21) House Joint Legislative Budget Office and Senate Budget Office -- one set each two sets;"
SECTION 3-20. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-5A-11, relating to certain records not public records, as follows:
"(5) Given to the Governor, the Attorney General and the Department of Law, the Office of Planning and Budget, officers of the General Assembly, the legislative budget offices Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state accounting officer and the State Accounting Office, the state auditor and the Department of Audits and Accounts, or the State Depository Board for use and public disclosure in the ordinary performance of those officers' and offices' duties."

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SECTION 3-21. Said Title 50 is further amended by revising Code Section 50-25-7.1, relating to the technology empowerment fund to be administered by the Georgia Technology Authority, as follows:
"50-25-7.1. (a) The authority is authorized and directed to establish a technology empowerment fund to be administered by the authority. The fund shall consist of such moneys appropriated or otherwise available to the authority as the board may determine from time to time to deposit therein. Subject to the appropriations process, the decisionmaking and priority-setting responsibilities for allocating these funds are vested in the chief information officer and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. (b) The chief information officer is authorized to identify and select individual projects, initiatives, and systems to improve service delivery to be funded through the technology empowerment fund. Such projects shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the chief information officer, reduced costs through the use of technology. In identification and selection of such projects, initiatives, and systems, the chief information officer shall give priority to those which provide demonstrable cost savings and improved service delivery on a recurring basis through the employment of technology and training. Eligible projects, initiatives, and systems to receive disbursements from the technology empowerment fund may be selected from agency budget requests. Quarterly reports of the operations of the technology empowerment fund shall be required to be made to the board, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office to ensure proper oversight and accountability. (c) Each project or initiative developed and supported from the technology empowerment fund shall employ technology that is compatible with the architecture and standards established by the authority and shall be accounted for by a discrete account established for the individual project or initiative item in the operating budget and capital budget. (d) A steering committee composed of the chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office the director of the Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state auditor, and a representative from the Governor's office shall advise and consult with the chief information officer regarding initiatives to receive funding from the technology empowerment fund and shall receive quarterly reports from the chief information officer as to the status of funded projects."
SECTION 3-22. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-34-17, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee, as follows:
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composed of one member of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one member of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office or his or her designee, the director of the House Budget Office or his or her designee, and two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Governor. The legislative members shall serve for terms as members of the committee concurrent with their terms of office as members of the General Assembly. The first members of the committee shall be appointed by not later than July 1, 2000. Thereafter, their successors shall be appointed during the first 30 days of each regular legislative session which is held immediately following the election of members of the General Assembly."

PART IV SECTION 4-1. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 223 as amended by the following amendment:

Amend the House substitute to SB 223 (LC 34 3094S) by deleting lines 8 through 17 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: or reassigned; to provide for related

By deleting lines 20 through 21 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 1.

By deleting lines 199 through 599 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 2.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones

Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C

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E Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

N Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 9; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 223 as amended by the Senate.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 33. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; 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 Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for automatic repeal; to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to authorize the creation of the Joint Legislative Budget Office as a successor to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office; to make conforming amendments in numerous Code sections referring to legislative budget offices and, in particular, to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings; Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts; Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education; Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement; Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers; and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for and reflect the foregoing; to provide for related matters; 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:
PART I SECTION 1-1. Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "45-12-75.1. (a) The Governor in preparing his or her budget report under Code Section 45-12-75, and budget units in preparing their budget estimates under Code Section 45-12-78, shall make use of zero-base budgeting as provided in this Code section. The requirements of this Code section shall apply with respect to the budget report presented to the General Assembly in January of 2012 and each year thereafter. (b) It is the intent of this Code section that in any given year the Governor's budget report shall include zero-base budgeting for the agencies and programs as identified by the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee composed of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the Senate and the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the House of Representatives as created in Code Section 28-5-20. The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall require each agency to use zero-base budgeting at least once every six years and shall not require any agency or program to use zero-base budgeting more often than once every four years. The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall balance the number of agencies and programs submitting zero-base budgets with staff available for preparing a budget and staff available for conducting review and analysis of the budget submission. The Governor and the Office of Planning and Budget shall prescribe the forms and format for zero-base budgets and serve as the entity designated for coordinating the preparation of zero-base budgets by the executive branch. (c) In the years in which zero-base budgeting applies, each budget unit shall include in its budget estimate an analysis summarizing the prior two fiscal years and proposed spending plans by program, object class, and revenue source. Information presented shall include the following: (1) A statement of the budget unit's departmental and program purposes; effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures; and program size indicators; and (2) A priority listing encompassing all alternative funding levels for all programs. (d) In the years in which an agency or program submits a zero-base budget, the Governor shall include in the budget report relevant materials related to each budget unit's submission under subsection (c) of this Code section and such other relevant material as deemed appropriate by the Governor. (e) Without in any way limiting the generality of the other provisions of this Code section, it is specifically provided that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be a budget unit subject to this Code section and the programs of the board of regents shall be periodically subject to zero-base budgeting as provided for in this Code section and in keeping with the Constitution. (f) Without in any way limiting the generality of the other provisions of this Code section, it is specifically provided that in the budget report presented to the General

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Assembly in January of 2012 the Department of Education's budget shall be submitted as a zero-base budget according to the guidelines contained in this Code section. (g) The judicial branch is encouraged to participate in the zero-base budgeting process. (h) The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, as authorized under Code Section 28-5-23, may review all information and materials related to any zero-base budget request to include hearings as necessary. (i) The Office of Planning and Budget and the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall maintain effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures related to zero-base budgeting. (j) This Code section shall be automatically repealed on June 30, 2019, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly."

PART II SECTION 2-1. Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by revising Code Section 28-5-6, relating to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office, as follows: "28-5-6. (a) The Senate is authorized to establish and provide for a Senate Budget Office. The House of Representatives is authorized to establish and provide for a House Budget Office President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are authorized by mutual agreement to provide for the establishment of a Joint Legislative Budget Office and employ a director and other staff for that office. (b) The director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. (c) The director of the House Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. All information and material received by the House Budget Office under this subsection shall be made available to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, and other officers of the House of Representatives as may be designated by the Speaker of the House; and upon direction by such chairpersons and such other officers of the House as may be designated by the Speaker of the House, the House Budget Office shall request any needed information and material from any state department, board, bureau, commission, committee, authority, or agency."

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SECTION 2-2. Said Title 28 is further amended in Code Section 28-4-2, relating to powers and duties of the Legislative Services Committee, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) The committee shall contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct annually in accordance with accepted accounting principles a financial audit of legislative funds and expenditures. Such audit shall detail the expenditures of the following offices of the legislative branch: Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Senate, Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Clerk of the House of Representatives, House of Representatives, Office of Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Budget Analyst, and Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer."
SECTION 2-3. Said Title 28 is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 28-5-42, relating to fiscal note requirements, as follows:
"(c)(1) In the event a bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session, the chairperson of the committee to which such bill is referred shall request the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor to submit any such fiscal note as to the fiscal effect of any such bill and to file a copy of such fiscal note with the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office and the House Budget Office. The chairperson shall make such request after the bill is referred to the committee."
PART III SECTION 3-1. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings, is amended by revising Code Section 8-2-144, relating to accounting of certain fees by the Commissioner of Insurance, as follows: "8-2-144. The Commissioner of Insurance shall file a report on or before December 15 of each year accounting for all fees received by the Commissioner under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period and for the actual costs of the inspection programs under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period. Such report shall be provided to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the director of the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-77.4, relating to certain additional divorce case filing fees, as follows:

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"(a) In addition to any fees required in Code Sections 15-6-77, 15-6-77.2, 15-6-77.3, and 47-14-51, for filing each divorce case, the clerk of superior court shall charge an additional fee of $5.00. Each clerk of the superior court shall collect the additional fees for divorce cases as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-3. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-60.1, relating to certain additional marriage license fees, as follows:
"15-9-60.1. In addition to any fees required in Code Section 15-9-60 for receiving marriage applications, issuing marriage licenses, and recording relative thereto, the judge of the probate court shall charge an additional fee of $15.00 for issuing a marriage license. No amount of this additional fee shall be paid into the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia provided for in Chapter 11 of Title 47 or be used for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts. Each judge of the probate court shall collect the additional fees for issuing marriage licenses as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-4. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-18-12, relating to judicial circuit travel expenses, as follows:
"(3) In determining the travel budget for each judicial circuit, the council shall consider the budget request submitted by the district attorney of each judicial circuit, the geographic size and the caseload of each circuit, and such other facts as may be relevant. The council is authorized to establish a contingency reserve of not more than 3 percent of the total amount appropriated by the General Assembly in order to meet any expenses which could not be reasonably anticipated. The council shall submit to each district attorney, the state auditor, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office a monthly report showing the budget amount of expenditures made under the travel budget. The council may periodically review and adjust said budget as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Code section."

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SECTION 3-5. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-74, relating to payment of certain amounts of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-74. The sums provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The sums provided for under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following for remittance to the Office of the State Treasurer; provided, however, that if the local governing authority has an approved procedure to verify the applicant's income as set forth in Code Section 17-12-80, the court officer shall remit 50 percent of such funds to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and the remaining 50 percent shall be remitted to the local governing authority and reported to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected and disbursed pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-6. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-113, relating to payment of certain amounts to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-113. The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-112 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board, to be deposited into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-7. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.1, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in superior court, as follows:

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"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-8. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.2, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in state court, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-9. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to the reporting and accounting system of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a detailed report and accounting of all fines and fees collected and remitted by any court and shall submit such report and accounting to the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-10. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering Committee, as follows:
"(c) For the purpose of this article, authorized educational agencies shall be the Department of Education; the Department of Early Care and Learning; the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Education Coordinating Council; the Professional Standards Commission; the Office of Student Achievement; the education policy and research components of the office of the Governor; the Office of Planning and Budget; the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office; the House Budget Office; the House Research Office; and the Senate Research Office. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system, including individual student records and individual personnel records, shall be accessible by authorized educational agencies, provided that any information which is planned for collection over the system but which is temporarily being collected by other means shall also be accessible by authorized educational agencies and provided, further, that adequate security provisions

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are employed to protect the privacy of individuals. All data maintained for this system shall be used for educational purposes only. In no case shall information be released by an authorized educational agency which would violate the privacy rights of any individual student or employee. Information released by an authorized educational agency in violation of the privacy rights of any individual student or employee shall subject the authorized educational agency to all penalties under applicable state and federal law. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system which is not stored in an individual student or personnel record format shall be made available to the Governor and the House and Senate Appropriations, Education, Education and Youth, and Higher Education committees, except information otherwise prohibited by statute. Data which are included in an individual student record or individual personnel record format shall be extracted from such records and made available in nonindividual record format for use by the Governor, committees of the General Assembly, and agencies other than authorized educational agencies."
SECTION 3-11. Said Title 20 is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-133, relating to certain payments to local junior college operating authorities, as follows:
"20-3-133. There shall be paid to every local operating authority which shall have established a junior college under this article, upon which construction had commenced prior to January 1, 1964, and which is not operated as a unit of the university system under the board of regents an amount which shall be determined on the basis of a budget for each fiscal year, developed pursuant to a formula agreed upon by the local operating authority, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office, the director of the House Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. Budgets prepared pursuant to this authority shall be for expenses incurred by a junior college for educational and general expenditures as set forth in the latest edition of the publication entitled 'College and University Business Administration.' Such formula shall include financial participation from the local operating authority to include student matriculation fees and funds derived from not less than a one-half nor more than a three-fourths mill tax established by the local operating authority on the ad valorem tax digest of its political subdivision. No state funds shall be appropriated for capital construction. Expenditure under this article shall be audited annually by the Department of Audits and Accounts."
SECTION 3-12. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 35-2-41.1, relating to donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the Department of Public Safety, as follows:

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"(a) Any offer to donate or convey by deed, gift, rent, lease, or other means any property, equipment, or services to the department shall be made in writing through command channels to the commissioner. If the commissioner approves the offer, he or she shall submit a written proposal of the offer to the board for its approval. A copy of the formal proposal shall be forwarded by the commissioner to the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, any either of which may comment on the proposal."
SECTION 3-13. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-78, relating to budget estimates, as follows:
"(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the budget estimates for the General Assembly, including all the legislative agencies, shall be prepared by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and such other legislative officers as appropriate and shall be submitted to the director of the budget at the same time as other budget estimates are submitted. The Department of Audits and Accounts, for the purpose of this part, is a legislative agency and shall be construed in all respects as such; and the budget estimate for said department shall be prepared by the state auditor and shall be included in the budget report without revision and shall not be subject to review or control by the Office of Planning and Budget. The state treasurer shall assist in the preparation of these budget estimates, if requested. Effective with the budget estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, the budget estimates for the Senate, the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the office of the Secretary of the Senate shall be prepared by the Senate; the budget estimates for the House of Representatives, the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be prepared by the House of Representatives; and the budget estimates for the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office shall be prepared by the Legislative Services Committee. All of such budget estimates shall include such object classes as the Legislative Services Committee shall determine, and transfers of funds may be made between such object classes. Funds may also be transferred between the Senate, the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the office of the Secretary of the Senate. Funds may also be transferred between the House of Representatives, the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Funds may also be transferred between the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-14. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-82, relating periodic work programs of state budget units, as follows:

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"45-12-82. The Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, shall require each budget unit, other than those of the legislative branch and the judicial branch, to file periodic work programs with the Office of Planning and Budget at such time as the Office of Planning and Budget shall direct. As provided in Code Section 45-12-83, no allotment of funds shall be approved for any budget unit until such budget unit has filed a periodic work program with the Office of Planning and Budget and the periodic work program has been approved by the Governor. The work program shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall contain such information as the Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, may require. The work program shall include the amount of the portion of the appropriation required for the period's expenditures based on the budget prepared as provided in this part. Periodic work programs may be amended from time to time in such manner as the Office of Planning and Budget may require. A duplicate copy of all of the periodic work programs and any amendments thereto shall be filed simultaneously with the Office of Planning and Budget, the state treasurer, the state auditor, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-15. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-85, relating to examination and investigation of periodic work programs, as follows:
"(b) The Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget shall seek to effect economy, efficiency, decentralization of state government, and sound fiscal management in reviewing budget allotment requests and may make such changes to the budget allotment requests to meet these goals and objectives and which are consistent with and subject to the method and provisions contained in the General Appropriations Act. Upon determination that the requested budget allotment conforms with the approved work program and meets the above-mentioned goals and objectives, the Governor shall execute his or her warrant on the treasury for the funds included in the approved budget allotment. Notwithstanding any authorization for expenditure included in an appropriations Act, all appropriations in excess of the approved budget allotments for the budget year, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the state. The Office of Planning and Budget shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office of any such action with appropriate supporting information."
SECTION 3-16. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 45-12-95, relating to certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget, as follows:
"(d) The Office of Planning and Budget must review and approve all proposed costsaving initiatives prior to their implementation for the implementing agency to be eligible for receipt of financial incentives. However, as part of this review, the Office of Planning and Budget must consult with a cross section of agencies and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office."

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SECTION 3-17. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-110, relating to federal assistance budgetary requirements, as follows:
"45-12-110. (a) Any state department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other state agency, except the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and its employees, intending to apply for any new program of federal assistance under any federal program shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget of its intention to apply for such federal assistance at least 30 days prior to filing the application for such assistance. Such notification shall include a summary description of the proposed federal assistance project, the amount of federal funds to be requested, the amount of state matching funds, if any, to be required in connection with obtaining federal assistance, and the period of time to be covered by the proposed federal assistance project. (b) The House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, acting jointly or independently, are authorized and directed to devise and distribute such forms as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a) of this Code section and, in connection therewith, to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to ensure compliance with said subsection."
SECTION 3-18. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-111, relating to analysis of impact federal assistance, as follows:
"45-12-111. As soon as practicable after receiving a notification provided for in Code Section 4512-110, it shall be the duty of the legislative budget analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office to analyze the short-term and long-term impact the proposed federal assistance project would have on state budgetary and fiscal matters if the application for federal assistance were approved. Upon completion of said analysis, the legislative budget analyst Legislative Joint Budget Office shall forward a copy of same to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the appropriations committees of the House of Representatives and Senate, and to any member of the General Assembly requesting a copy of said analysis."
SECTION 3-19. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising paragraph (21) of subsection (c) of Code Section 45-13-22, relating to distribution of Georgia Laws and House and Senate journals, as follows:
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SECTION 3-20. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-5A-11, relating to certain records not public records, as follows:
"(5) Given to the Governor, the Attorney General and the Department of Law, the Office of Planning and Budget, officers of the General Assembly, the legislative budget offices Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state accounting officer and the State Accounting Office, the state auditor and the Department of Audits and Accounts, or the State Depository Board for use and public disclosure in the ordinary performance of those officers' and offices' duties."
SECTION 3-21. Said Title 50 is further amended by revising Code Section 50-25-7.1, relating to the technology empowerment fund to be administered by the Georgia Technology Authority, as follows:
"50-25-7.1. (a) The authority is authorized and directed to establish a technology empowerment fund to be administered by the authority. The fund shall consist of such moneys appropriated or otherwise available to the authority as the board may determine from time to time to deposit therein. Subject to the appropriations process, the decisionmaking and priority-setting responsibilities for allocating these funds are vested in the chief information officer and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. (b) The chief information officer is authorized to identify and select individual projects, initiatives, and systems to improve service delivery to be funded through the technology empowerment fund. Such projects shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the chief information officer, reduced costs through the use of technology. In identification and selection of such projects, initiatives, and systems, the chief information officer shall give priority to those which provide demonstrable cost savings and improved service delivery on a recurring basis through the employment of technology and training. Eligible projects, initiatives, and systems to receive disbursements from the technology empowerment fund may be selected from agency budget requests. Quarterly reports of the operations of the technology empowerment fund shall be required to be made to the board, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office to ensure proper oversight and accountability. (c) Each project or initiative developed and supported from the technology empowerment fund shall employ technology that is compatible with the architecture and standards established by the authority and shall be accounted for by a discrete account established for the individual project or initiative item in the operating budget and capital budget. (d) A steering committee composed of the chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among

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the membership of the committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office the director of the Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state auditor, and a representative from the Governor's office shall advise and consult with the chief information officer regarding initiatives to receive funding from the technology empowerment fund and shall receive quarterly reports from the chief information officer as to the status of funded projects."
SECTION 3-22. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-34-17, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee, as follows:
"(a) There is established the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee to be composed of one member of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one member of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office or his or her designee, the director of the House Budget Office or his or her designee, and two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Governor. The legislative members shall serve for terms as members of the committee concurrent with their terms of office as members of the General Assembly. The first members of the committee shall be appointed by not later than July 1, 2000. Thereafter, their successors shall be appointed during the first 30 days of each regular legislative session which is held immediately following the election of members of the General Assembly."
PART IV SECTION 4-1. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Shafer of the 48th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 33 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House substitute to SB 33 by deleting lines 5 through 15 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: departmental priority lists; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal
By substituting "2013" for "2012" on line 27;
By deleting lines 28 through 40 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: (b) It is the intent of this Code section that in any given year the Governor's budget report shall include zero-base budgeting for the agencies and programs as identified by

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the Governor and the Office of Planning and Budget. Each agency shall be required to use zero-base budgeting at least once every six years and shall not be required to use zero-base budgeting more often than once every four years. The Governor and the Office of Planning and Budget shall prescribe the forms and format for zero-base budgets and serve as the entity designated for coordinating the preparation of zero-base budgets by the executive branch.

By deleting lines 44 through 47 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: a statement of the budget unit's departmental and program purposes; effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures; and program size indicators.

By substituting "2013" for "2012" on line 59;

By substituting "2020" for "2019" on line 67;

By deleting lines 70 through 467.

By redesignating Sections 4-1 and 4-2 as Sections 2-1 and 2-2, respectively.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller E Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 33 as amended by the Senate.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Ronald Ramsey, Sr.

Urban Affairs

District 43

Special Judiciary

303-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Government Oversight

Atlanta, GA 30334

Insurance and Labor

Judiciary

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 14, 2011

Mr. Robert Ewing Secretary of the Senate

Re: SB 33

Dear Mr. Ewing:

Due to mechanical error, my vote was recorded as a "No" vote on SB 33, as amended. The vote should have been properly recorded as a "Yes" vote.

Thank you

/s/ Ronald Ramsey, Sr. Senate District 43

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

SB 36. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the

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establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; 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 Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances and pharmacists and pharmacies, respectively, so as to implement various measures relating to the regulation and security of prescribing and dispensing controlled substances; to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to require that all hard copy prescriptions be on security paper; to redefine the term "security paper" and provide for approval of such paper prior to sale by the State Board of Pharmacy; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to require identification from persons picking up certain prescriptions; to limit the number of units of Schedule II through Schedule IV drugs which may be obtained through a single prescription; 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. Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended by revising Code Section 16-13-21, relating to definitions relative to regulation of controlled substances, as follows:
"16-13-21. As used in this article, the term:
(0.5) 'Addiction' means a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is characterized by behaviors that include the following: impaired control drug use, craving, compulsive use, and continued use despite harm. Physical dependence and tolerance are normal physiological consequences of extended opioid therapy for pain and are not the same as addiction. (1) 'Administer' means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by

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injection, inhalation, ingestion, or by any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by:
(A) A practitioner or, in his or her presence, by his or her authorized agent; or (B) The patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner. (1.1) 'Agency' means the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency established pursuant to Code Section 26-4-29. (2) 'Agent' of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser means an authorized person who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser. It does not include a common or contract carrier, public warehouseman, or employee of the carrier or warehouseman. (2.1) 'Board' means the State Board of Pharmacy or its designee, so long as such designee is another state entity. (3) 'Bureau' means the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice, or its successor agency Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (4) 'Controlled substance' means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules I through V of Code Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29 and Schedules I through V of 21 C.F.R. Part 1308. (5) 'Conveyance' means any object, including aircraft, vehicle, or vessel, but not including a person, which may be used to carry or transport a substance or object. (6) 'Counterfeit substance' means: (A) A controlled substance which, or the container or labeling of which, without authorization, bears the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person who in fact manufactured, distributed, or dispensed the controlled substance; (B) A controlled substance or noncontrolled substance, which is held out to be a controlled substance or marijuana, whether in a container or not which does not bear a label which accurately or truthfully identifies the substance contained therein; or (C) Any substance, whether in a container or not, which bears a label falsely identifying the contents as a controlled substance. (6.1) 'Dangerous drug' means any drug, other than a controlled substance, which cannot be dispensed except upon the issuance of a prescription drug order by a practitioner authorized under this chapter. (6.2) 'DEA' means the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. (7) 'Deliver' or 'delivery' means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer from one person to another of a controlled substance, whether or not there is an agency relationship. (8) 'Dependent,' 'dependency,' 'physical dependency,' 'psychological dependency,' or 'psychic dependency' means and includes the state of dependence by an individual toward or upon a substance, arising from the use of that substance, being characterized by behavioral and other responses which include the loss of self-control with respect to that substance, or a strong compulsion to use that substance on a

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continuous basis in order to experience some psychic effect resulting from the use of that substance by that individual, or to avoid any discomfort occurring when the individual does not use that substance adaptation that is manifested by drug class specific signs and symptoms that can be produced by abrupt cessation, rapid dose reduction, decreasing blood level of the drug, and administration of an antagonist. Physical dependence, by itself, does not equate with addiction. (9) 'Dispense' means to deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user or research subject by or pursuant to the lawful order of a practitioner, including the prescribing, administering, packaging, labeling, or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for that delivery, or the delivery of a controlled substance by a practitioner, acting in the normal course of his or her professional practice and in accordance with this article, or to a relative or representative of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed. (10) 'Dispenser' means a practitioner who dispenses a person that delivers a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance to the ultimate user but shall not include:
(A) A pharmacy licensed as a hospital pharmacy by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Code Section 26-4-110; (B) An institutional pharmacy that serves only a health care facility, including, but not limited to, a nursing home, an intermediate care home, a personal care home, or a hospice program, which provides patient care and which pharmacy dispenses such substances to be administered and used by a patient on the premises of the facility; (C) A practitioner or other authorized person who administers such a substance; or (D) A pharmacy operated by, on behalf of, or under contract with the Department of Corrections for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing services in a secure environment to prisoners within a penal institution, penitentiary, prison, detention center, or other secure correctional institution. This shall include correctional institutions operated by private entities in this state which house inmates under the Department of Corrections. (11) 'Distribute' means to deliver a controlled substance, other than by administering or dispensing it. (12) 'Distributor' means a person who distributes. (12.05) 'FDA' means the United States Food and Drug Administration. (12.1) 'Imitation controlled substance' means: (A) A product specifically designed or manufactured to resemble the physical appearance of a controlled substance, such that a reasonable person of ordinary knowledge would not be able to distinguish the imitation from the controlled substance by outward appearances; or (B) A product, not a controlled substance, which, by representations made and by dosage unit appearance, including color, shape, size, or markings, would lead a reasonable person to believe that, if ingested, the product would have a stimulant or depressant effect similar to or the same as that of one or more of the controlled substances included in Schedules I through V of Code Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29.

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(13) 'Immediate precursor' means a substance which the State Board of Pharmacy has found to be and by rule identifies as being the principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use, and which is an immediate chemical intermediary used or likely to be used, in the manufacture of a controlled substance, the control of which is necessary to prevent, curtail, or limit manufacture. (14) 'Isomers' means stereoisomers (optical isomers), geometrical isomers, and structural isomers (chain and positional isomers,) but shall not include functional isomers). (15) 'Manufacture' means the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of a controlled substance, either directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of natural origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, and includes any packaging or repackaging of the substance or labeling or relabeling of its container, except that this term does not include the preparation, compounding, packaging, or labeling of a controlled substance:
(A) By a practitioner as an incident to his or her administering or dispensing of a controlled substance in the course of his or her professional practice; or (B) By a practitioner or by his or her authorized agent under his or her supervision for the purpose of, or as an incident to, research, teaching, or chemical analysis and not for sale. (16) 'Marijuana' means all parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of such plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant, its seeds, or resin; but shall not include samples as described in subparagraph (P) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-13-25 and shall not include the completely defoliated mature stalks of such plant, fiber produced from such stalks, oil, or cake, or the completely sterilized samples of seeds of the plant which are incapable of germination. (17) 'Narcotic drug' means any of the following, whether produced directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of vegetable origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis: (A) Opium and opiate, and any salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of opium or opiate; (B) Any salt, compound, isomer, derivative, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent or identical with to any of the substances referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, but not including the isoquinoline alkaloids of opium; (C) Opium poppy and poppy straw; or (D) Coca leaves and any salt, compound, derivative, stereoisomers of cocaine, or preparation of coca leaves, and any salt, compound, stereoisomers of cocaine, derivative, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent or identical with to any of these substances, but not including decocainized coca leaves or extractions of coca leaves which do not contain cocaine or ecgonine.

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(18) 'Opiate' means any substance having an addiction-forming or addictionsustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability. It does not include, unless specifically designated as controlled under Code Section 16-13-22, the dextrorotatory isomer of 3-methoxy-n-methylmorphinan and its salts (dextromethorphan). It does include its racemic and levorotatory forms. (19) 'Opium poppy' means the plant of the species Papaver somniferum L., except its seeds. (19.1) 'Patient' means the person who is the intended consumer of a drug for whom a prescription is issued or for whom a drug is dispensed. (20) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, government, or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, or association, or any other legal entity. (21) 'Poppy straw' means all parts, except the seeds, of the opium poppy after mowing. (22) 'Potential for abuse' means and includes a substantial potential for a substance to be used by an individual to the extent of creating hazards to the health of the user or the safety of the public, or the substantial potential of a substance to cause an individual using that substance to become dependent upon that substance. (23) 'Practitioner' means:
(A) A physician, dentist, pharmacist, podiatrist, veterinarian, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or to administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state; (B) A pharmacy, hospital, or other institution licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized by law to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or to administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state; (C) An advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25. For purposes of this chapter and Code Section 43-34-25, an advanced practice registered nurse is authorized to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and appropriate state authorities; or (D) A physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103. For purposes of this chapter and subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103, a physician assistant is authorized to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and appropriate state authorities. (23.1) 'Prescriber' means a physician, dentist, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state to prescribe a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state. (24) 'Production' includes the manufacture, planting, cultivation, growing, or harvesting of a controlled substance. (25) 'Registered' or 'register' means registration as required by this article. (26) 'Registrant' means a person who is registered under this article.

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(26.1) 'Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance' means a controlled substance that is classified as a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance under Code Section 16-13-26, 16-13-27, 16-13-28, or 16-13-29, respectively, or under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 812. (27) 'State,' when applied to a part of the United States, includes any state, district, commonwealth, territory, insular possession thereof, or any area subject to the legal authority of the United States. (27.1) 'Tolerance' means a physiologic state resulting from regular use of a drug in which an increased dosage is needed to produce a specific effect or a reduced effect is observed with a constant dose over time. Tolerance may or may not be evident during opioid treatment and does not equate with addiction. (28) 'Ultimate user' means a person who lawfully possesses a controlled substance for his or her own use, for the use of a member of his or her household, or for administering to an animal owned by him or her or by a member of his or her household or an agent or representative of the person. (29) 'Noncontrolled substance' means any drug or other substance other than a controlled substance as defined by paragraph (4) of this Code section. (30) 'Wholesaler' means any person, firm, corporation, association, dealer, or broker selling or offering for sale, in or into this state, any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance that is classified as a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance under Code Section 16-13-26, 16-13-27, 16-13-28, or 16-13-29, respectively, or under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 812."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by designating Article 2 as Part 1 of Article 2 and by adding a new part to Article 2 to read as follows:
"Part 2
16-13-57. (a) Subject to funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purpose, the agency shall, in consultation with members of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, establish and maintain a program to electronically record into an electronic data base prescription information resulting from the dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances and to electronically review such prescription information that has been entered into such data base. The purpose of such program shall be to assist in the reduction of the abuse of controlled substances, to improve, enhance, and encourage a better quality of health care by promoting the proper use of medications to treat pain and terminal illness, and to reduce duplicative prescribing and overprescribing of controlled substance practices. (b) Such program shall be administered by the agency at the direction and oversight of the board.

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16-13-58. (a) The agency shall be authorized to apply for available grants and may accept any gifts, grants, donations, and other funds, including funds from the disposition of forfeited property, to assist in developing and maintaining the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57; provided, however, that neither the board, agency, nor any other state entity shall accept a grant that requires as a condition of the grant any sharing of information that is inconsistent with this part. (b) The agency shall be authorized to grant funds to dispensers for the purpose of covering costs for dedicated equipment and software for dispensers to use in complying with the reporting requirements of Code Section 16-13-59. Such grants to dispensers shall be funded by gifts, grants, donations, or other funds, including funds from the disposition of forfeited property, received by the agency for the operation of the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57. The agency shall be authorized to establish standards and specifications for any equipment and software purchased pursuant to a grant received by a dispenser pursuant to this Code section. Nothing in this part shall be construed to require a dispenser to incur costs to purchase equipment or software to comply with this part. (c) Nothing in this part shall be construed to require any appropriation of state funds.
16-13-59. (a) For purposes of the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57, each dispenser shall submit to the agency by electronic means information regarding each prescription dispensed for a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance. The information submitted for each prescription shall include at a minimum, but shall not be limited to:
(1) DEA permit number or approved dispenser facility controlled substance identification number; (2) Date the prescription was dispensed; (3) Prescription serial number; (4) If the prescription is new or a refill; (5) National Drug Code (NDC) for drug dispensed; (6) Quantity and strength dispensed; (7) Number of days supply of the drug; (8) Patient's name; (9) Patient's address; (10) Patient's date of birth; (11) Patient gender; (12) Method of payment; (13) Approved prescriber identification number or prescriber's DEA permit number; (14) Date the prescription was issued by the prescriber; and (15) Other data elements consistent with standards established by the American Society for Automation in Pharmacy, if designated by regulations of the agency. (b) Each dispenser shall submit the prescription information required in subsection (a)

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of this Code section in accordance with transmission methods and frequency requirements established by the agency on at least a weekly basis and shall report, at a minimum, such prescription information no later than ten days after the prescription is dispensed. If a dispenser is temporarily unable to comply with this subsection due to an equipment failure or other circumstances, such dispenser shall notify the board and agency. (c) The agency may issue a waiver to a dispenser that is unable to submit prescription information by electronic means acceptable to the agency. Such waiver may permit the dispenser to submit prescription information to the agency by paper form or other means, provided all information required in subsection (a) of this Code section is submitted in this alternative format and in accordance with the frequency requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. Requests for waivers shall be submitted in writing to the agency. (d) The agency shall not revise the information required to be submitted by dispensers pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section more frequently than annually. Any such change to the required information shall neither be effective nor applicable to dispensers until six months after the adoption of such changes. (e) The agency shall not access or allow others to access any identifying prescription information from the electronic data base after one year from the date such information was originally received by the agency. The agency may retain aggregated prescription information for a period of one year from the date the information is received but shall promulgate regulations and procedures that will ensure that any identifying information the agency receives from any dispenser or reporting entity that is one year old or older is deleted or destroyed on an ongoing basis in a timely and secure manner. (f) A dispenser may apply to the agency for an exemption to be excluded from compliance with this Code section if compliance would impose an undue hardship on such dispenser. The agency shall provide guidelines and criteria for what constitutes an undue hardship. (g) On and after July 1, 2012, on a monthly basis, wholesalers shall provide the agency with the type and quantity of any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance that is shipped to a dispenser in this state. Such information shall be provided by the tenth day of each month with respect to the previous month's information and shall be in the electronic format required by the board for such information.
16-13-60. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, prescription information submitted pursuant to Code Section 16-13-59 shall be confidential and shall not be subject to open records requirements, as contained in Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (b) The agency, in conjunction with the board, shall establish and maintain strict procedures to ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of patients, prescribers, and patient and prescriber information collected, recorded, transmitted, and maintained pursuant to this part are protected. Such information shall not be disclosed to any

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person or entity except as specifically provided in this part and only in a manner which in no way conflicts with the requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, P.L. 104-191. (c) The agency shall be authorized to provide requested prescription information collected pursuant to this part only as follows:
(1) To persons authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances for the sole purpose of providing medical or pharmaceutical care to a specific patient; (2) Upon the request of a patient, prescriber, or dispenser about whom the prescription information requested concerns or upon the request on his or her behalf of his or her attorney; (3) To local, state, or federal law enforcement or prosecutorial officials pursuant to the issuance of a search warrant pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17; and (4) To the agency or the Georgia Composite Medical Board upon the issuance of an administrative subpoena issued by a Georgia state administrative law judge. (d) The board may provide data to government entities for statistical, research, educational, or grant application purposes after removing information that could be used to identify prescribers or individual patients or persons who received prescriptions from dispensers. (e) Any person or entity who receives electronic data base prescription information or related reports relating to this part from the agency shall not provide such information or reports to any other person or entity except by order of a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this part. (f) Any permissible user identified in this part who directly accesses electronic data base prescription information shall implement and maintain a comprehensive information security program that contains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that are substantially equivalent to the security measures of the agency. The permissible user shall identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or other compromise of the information and shall assess the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control the risks.
16-13-61. (a) There is established an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee for the purposes of consulting with and advising the agency on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of how prescriptions are electronically reviewed pursuant to this part. This shall include, but shall not be limited to, data collection, regulation of access to data, evaluation of data to identify benefits and outcomes of the reviews, communication to prescribers and dispensers as to the intent of the reviews and how to use the data base, and security of data collected. (b) The advisory committee shall consist of nine members as follows:
(1) A representative from the agency; (2) A representative from the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (3) A representative from the Georgia Board of Dentistry;

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(4) A consumer representative with expertise in personal privacy matters, appointed by the president of the State Bar of Georgia; (5) A representative from a specialty profession that deals in addictive medicine, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (6) A pain management specialist, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (7) An oncologist, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (8) A representative from a hospice or hospice organization, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; and (9) A representative from the State Board of Optometry. (c) Each member of the advisory committee shall serve a three-year term or until the appointment and qualification of such member's successor. (d) The advisory committee shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its membership to serve a term of one year. The vice chairperson shall serve as the chairperson at times when the chairperson is absent. (e) The advisory committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon request by at least three of the members and shall meet at least one time per year. Five members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. (f) The members shall receive no compensation or reimbursement of expenses from the state for their services as members of the advisory committee.
16-13-62. The agency shall establish rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this part. Nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize the agency to establish policies, rules, or regulations which limit, revise, or expand or purport to limit, revise, or expand any prescription or dispensing authority of any prescriber or dispenser subject to this part. Nothing in this part shall be construed to impede, impair, or limit a prescriber from prescribing pain medication in accordance with the pain management guidelines developed and adopted by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
16-13-63. Nothing in this part shall require a dispenser or prescriber to obtain information about a patient from the program established pursuant to this part. A dispenser or prescriber shall not have a duty and shall not be held civilly liable for damages to any person in any civil or administrative action or criminally responsible for injury, death, or loss to person or property on the basis that the dispenser or prescriber did or did not seek or obtain information from the electronic data base established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57.
16-13-64. (a) A dispenser who knowingly and intentionally fails to submit prescription information to the agency as required by this part or knowingly and intentionally submits incorrect prescription information shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished for each such offense by imprisonment for not less

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than one year nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $50,000.00, or both, and such actions shall be reported to the licensing board responsible for issuing such dispenser's dispensing license for action to be taken against such dispenser's license. (b) An individual authorized to access electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part who negligently uses, releases, or discloses such information in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is convicted of negligently using, releasing, or disclosing such information in violation of this part shall, upon the second or subsequent conviction, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years, a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both.
(c)(1) An individual authorized to access electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part who knowingly obtains or discloses such information in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this part shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $50,000.00, or both. (2) Any person who knowingly obtains, attempts to obtain, or discloses electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part under false pretenses shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. (3) Any person who obtains or discloses electronic data base prescription information not specifically authorized herein with the intent to sell, transfer, or use such information for commercial advantage, personal gain, or malicious harm shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years nor more than ten years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both. (d) Any person who is injured by reason of any violation of this part shall have a cause of action for the actual damages sustained and, where appropriate, punitive damages. Such person may also recover attorney's fees in the trial and appellate courts and the costs of investigation and litigation reasonably incurred. (e) The penalties provided by this Code section are intended to be cumulative of other penalties which may be applicable and are not intended to repeal such other penalties.
16-13-65. (a) This part shall not apply to any veterinarian. (b) This part shall not apply to any drug, substance, or immediate precursor classified as an exempt over the counter (OTC) Schedule V controlled substance pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to board rules established in accordance with Code Section 16-1329.2."
SECTION 3. Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, is amended in Code Section 26-4-5, relating to definitions applicable to said chapter, by revising paragraph (38.5) as follows:

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"(38.5) 'Security paper' means a prescription pad or paper that has been approved by the board for use and contains the following characteristics:
(A) One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent unauthorized copying of a completed or blank prescription form; (B) One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent the erasure or modification of information written on the prescription form by the practitioner; and (C) One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent the use of counterfeit prescription forms. Where security paper is in the form of a prescription pad, each pad shall bear an identifying lot number, and each piece of paper in the pad shall be numbered sequentially beginning with the number one. paper utilizing security features on which the electronic visual image prescription drug order of a practitioner is printed and presented to a patient so as to ensure that the prescription drug order is not subject to any form of copying, reproduction, or alteration, or any combination of copying, reproduction, or alteration, and may include a watermark produced by the electronic digital process when a prescription is printed to clearly show if a prescription has been reproduced or copied in an unauthorized manner."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 26-4-80, relating to dispensing of prescription drugs, by revising subsection (l) as follows:
"(l) A Schedule II controlled substance prescription drug order in written form signed in indelible ink by the practitioner may be accepted by a pharmacist and the Schedule II controlled substance may be dispensed by such pharmacist. Other forms of Schedule II controlled substance prescription drug orders may be accepted by a pharmacist and the Schedule II controlled substance may be dispensed by such pharmacist in accordance with regulations promulgated by the board and in accordance with DEA regulations found in 21 C.F.R. 1306. A pharmacist shall require a person picking up a Schedule II controlled substance prescription to present a government issued photo identification document or such other form of identification document as may be authorized by rules adopted by the board. If the person picking up the prescription is someone other than the person to whom the prescription was issued, the identification document shall be copied or converted to a digital image by the pharmacy, and the copy or digital image shall be maintained with the pharmacy's other records relating to the prescription."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding new Code Sections 26-4-80.1 and 26-4-80.2 to read as follows:
"26-4-80.1. (a) Effective October 1, 2011, every hard copy prescription drug order written in this state by a practitioner must be written on security paper. (b) A pharmacist shall not fill a hard copy prescription drug order from a practitioner unless it is written on security paper, except that a pharmacist may provide emergency

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supplies in accordance with the board and other insurance contract requirements. (c) If a hard copy of an electronic data prescription drug order is given directly to the patient, the manually signed hard copy prescription drug order must be on approved security paper that meets the requirements of paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5. (d) Practitioners shall employ reasonable safeguards to assure against theft or unauthorized use of security paper and shall promptly report to appropriate authorities any theft or unauthorized use. (e) All vendors shall have their security paper approved by the board prior to marketing or sale in this state. (f) The board shall create a seal of approval that confirms that security paper contains all three industry recognized characteristics required by paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5. The seal shall be affixed to all security paper used in this state. (g) The board may adopt rules necessary for the administration of this Code section. (h) The security paper requirements in this Code section shall not apply to:
(1) Prescriptions that are transmitted to the pharmacy by telephone, facsimile, or electronic means; or (2) Prescriptions written for inpatients of a hospital, outpatients of a hospital, residents of a nursing home, inpatients or residents of a mental health facility, or individuals incarcerated in a local, state, or federal correctional facility when the health care practitioner authorized to write prescriptions writes the order into the patient's medical or clinical record, the order is given directly to the pharmacy, and the patient never has the opportunity to handle the written order.
26-4-80.2. Effective July 1, 2011, a pharmacist shall not fill a prescription drug order for more than 60 units of any drug in Schedules II through IV listed in Code Sections 16-13-26 through 16-13-28 and Schedules II through IV of 21 C.F.R. Part 1308."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Carter of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 36 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Judiciary Non-civil substitute to SB 36 (LC 33 4223ERS) by striking line 11 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
liability; to provide for penalties; to require that hard copy prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances be on security

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By striking lines 14 through 16 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: regulations; to require identification from persons picking up certain prescriptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date;

By adding a quotation mark at the end of line 215 and by striking lines 216 through 220.

By striking lines 305 through 309.

By inserting after line 348 the following: (g) No provision in this part shall be construed to modify, limit, diminish, or impliedly repeal any authority existing on June 30, 2011, of a licensing or regulatory board or any other entity so authorized to obtain prescription information from sources other than the data base maintained pursuant to this part; provided, however, that the agency shall be authorized to release information from the data base only in accordance with the provisions of this part.

By striking "nine" on line 357 and inserting in lieu thereof "ten".
By striking "consumer" on line 361.
By striking "and" on line 368.
By striking line 369 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (9) A representative from the State Board of Optometry; and (10) The consumer member appointed by the Governor to the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 26-4-21.
By striking lines 467 through 471 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: such other form of identification which documents legibly the full name of the person taking possession of the Schedule II controlled substance subject to the rules adopted by the board."
By inserting after "drug order" on lines 476, 478, and 481 "for any Schedule II controlled substance".
By adding a quotation mark at the end of line 501.
By striking lines 502 through 505.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Y Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 53, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 36 as amended by the Senate.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Butch Miller

State and Local Governmental Operations

District 49

Economic Development

325-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

Natural Resources and the Environment

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please let the record reflect my intention to vote yes on SB 36.

4/14/11

/s/ Butch Miller, 49th

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

SB 30. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for

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municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; 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 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"36-32-1.1. Municipal court judges shall be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia; provided, however, that any judge serving on June 30, 2011, who does not meet the qualifications required by this Code section may serve as municipal court judge in any municipality so long as such judge is in compliance with Code Section 36-32-27. The provisions of this Code section shall expressly supersede any conflicting local law of this state."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 30.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer

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Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 49, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 30.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 161. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Grant of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 4th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for

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eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for advisement; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; 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. Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-4-37. (a)(1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to: (A) Increase high school graduation rates, potential job opportunities, and educational opportunities that will prepare students for success in college and the workplace; (B) Establish intergovernmental cooperation between postsecondary institutions and local boards of education and collaboration with business, industry, and community stakeholders to aid relevant education programs and in the development and support of new and existing college and career academies in Georgia; (C) Assist in the development of academic and career ready curriculum; (D) Establish and manage support grant opportunities and awards for new and existing college and career academies; (E) Establish a process that allows for college and career academy certification; and (F) Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of dual credit and dual enrollment programs, secondary and postsecondary partnerships, and college and career academics. (2) The General Assembly finds that to accomplish these goals, an office should be established to coordinate the efforts of the various education agencies.
(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Board' means the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. (2) 'Certification' means a formal process established by the Office of College and Career Transitions, and approved by the board, in which college and career academies successfully demonstrate appropriate levels of student achievement, community sustainability, workforce development, and school level governance. (3) 'Charter petitioner' means a local board of education, group of local boards of education, private individual, private organization, state or local public entity, or any group of these, that submits a petition for a charter in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions which have petitioned to establish a college and career academy as a charter school pursuant to Article 31 or Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title.

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(4) 'Charter school' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2-2062 and as in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2-2081. (5) 'College and career academy' means a specialized charter school established by a partnership which demonstrates a collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance workforce development between one or more local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions and approved by the State Board of Education in accordance with Article 31 of Chapter 2 of this title or the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title. (6) 'Office' means the Office of College and Career Transitions established pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (7) 'Postsecondary institution' means a local technical college, community college, university, or other postsecondary institution operating under the authority of the Technical College System of Georgia or the University System of Georgia or other not for profit postsecondary institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. (8) 'Start-up costs' means initial operating or capital costs, including, but not limited to, costs of improving real property. (9) 'Supplemental funding' means funding for purposes other than start-up costs which are related to the establishment and operation of college and career academies. (c) The Office of College and Career Transitions shall be established within the Technical College System of Georgia to coordinate the efforts by the State Board of Education, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and other not for profit postsecondary institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in the professional development, curriculum support, and development and establishment of college and career academies. (d) The board shall be authorized to allocate funds, including state funds, federal funds, proceeds of general obligation debt, or any other available funds, for a particular purpose for college and career academies for start-up costs or for other purposes related to the establishment and operation of such academies by a grant consideration process. (e) A charter petitioner for a college and career academy that has submitted for approval or that has drafted for submission for approval a charter petition for a college and career academy shall be authorized to submit to the board an application for startup funds for a college and career academy. The board shall approve applications for start-up funds for college and career academies that meet the criteria and requirements established pursuant to subsections (i) and (j) of this Code section. As part of such application process, the office shall consider charter applications for college and career academies in cooperation with the Office of Charter School Compliance and make recommendations to the State Board of Education for the approval, denial, and renewal of college and career academy charter petitions and specify the reasons for such recommendations. The State Board of Education should consider such a recommendation from the office prior to approving or denying a charter petition for a

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college and career academy. Funds shall not be released to an approved applicant unless the charter petition is approved by the State Board of Education pursuant to Article 31 of Chapter 2 of this title or the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title. (f) The board shall be authorized to disburse supplemental funding to existing or new college and career academies which demonstrate a need for such funding.
(g)(1) The office shall establish a certification process, in collaboration with the Department of Education, for approval by the board. The office shall be authorized to certify college and career academies. The State Board of Education shall accept certification by the office as one component of determining compliance with charter requirements. The State Board of Education may request supplemental information from charter petitioners. (2) Any certification process established pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection must require that the applicant demonstrates how the proposed college and career academy will increase student achievement, provide for dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities, increase work based learning opportunities, and address workforce development needs; articulates how the collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders will advance workforce development; demonstrates local governance and autonomy; and shows other benefits that meet the needs of the students and community. (3) Certification by the office shall constitute a positive recommendation to the State Board of Education for renewal of a charter pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064.1. (h) The office shall be responsible for collecting and analyzing appropriate data from and about college and career academies on matters consisting of but not limited to college and career academy effectiveness. Collecting and reporting of data shall be in coordination with the Office of Charter School Compliance. (i) The board shall establish eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures for the disbursement of funding to college and career academies pursuant to this Code section. Such criteria, requirements, and procedures shall consider the strength of the proposed cooperative arrangements between the local board of education, the group of local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity and one or more postsecondary institutions and must include active support from and a partnership with local business and community leaders for the college and career academy. The board may establish a matching requirement for recipients of funds under this Code section. (j) A college and career academy receiving funds pursuant to this Code section shall submit an annual report to the board regarding the performance of such academy and the expenditure of funds received pursuant to this Code section. The report shall include, but not be limited to, academic data, financial statements, an evaluation of the progress relative to relationships between and among the business, industry, and community stakeholders, and any other information requested by the board to demonstrate the yearly progress or effectiveness of the college and career academy. (k) Representatives from business, industry, civic, and governmental agencies and

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educational organizations which are designated by the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia shall advise the board on matters pertaining to both the certification and governance of college and career academies."
SECTION 2. Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," is amended in Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (2) and (9) as follows:
"(2) 'Career College and career academy' means a specialized charter school established by a partnership which demonstrates a collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance workforce development between one or more local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions and a technical school or college and approved by the State Board of Education in accordance with Article 31 of this chapter or the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of this chapter. This term also includes a small learning community where a student receives academic instruction at his or her assigned high school combined with work based learning opportunities at an industry center or technical school or college." "(9) 'Small learning community' means an autonomous or semiautonomous small learning environment within a large high school which is made up of a subset of students and teachers for a two, three, or four-year period. The goal of a small learning community is to achieve greater personalization of learning with each community led by a principal or instructional leader. A small learning community blends academic studies around a broad career or academic theme where teachers have common planning time to connect teacher assignments and assessments to college and career readiness standards. Students voluntarily apply for enrollment in a small learning community but must be accepted, and such enrollment must be approved by the student's parent or guardian. A small learning community also includes a college and career academy organized around a specific career theme which integrates academic and career instruction, provides work-based learning opportunities, and prepares students for postsecondary education and employment, with support through partnerships with local employers, community organizations, and postsecondary institutions."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-2-328 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a competitive grant program, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(3) Developing small learning communities or college and career academies with a rigorous academic foundation and emphasis in broad career fields of study;"

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SECTION 4. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-2-329 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) Provide focused programs of study which are designed to provide a wellrounded education for students by fostering artistic creativity, critical thinking, and self-discipline through the teaching of academic content, knowledge, and skills that students will use in the workplace, further education, and life. The focused programs of study, whether provided at a choice technical high school, a college and career academy, a traditional high school, or on site at a technical school or college or a public college or university, shall be aligned with graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and curriculum requirements established pursuant to Part 2 of this article, including, at a minimum, four years of mathematics, Algebra I and higher, and four years of English, with an emphasis on developing reading and writing skills to meet college and career readiness standards;"

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 Butterworth of the 50th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 161.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Y Mullis

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 52, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 161.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Butch Miller

State and Local Governmental Operations

District 49

Economic Development

325-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

Natural Resources and the Environment

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please let the record reflect my intention to vote yes on SB 161.

4/14/11

/s/ Butch Miller, 49th

Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

SB 156. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 156 (LC 28 5526) by striking lines 1 through 23 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: To amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for

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the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, is amended in Code Section 46-5-121, relating to legislative intent regarding 9-1-1 services, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) The General Assembly further finds that the collection methodology for prepaid wireless telecommunications service should effectively capture 9-1-1 charges from prepaid users. It is the intent of the General Assembly to move the collection of existing 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless service to the retail point of sale."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by repealing in its entirety Code Section 46-5-134.2, relating to 9-1-1 charges for prepaid wireless service.
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"46-5-134.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the state revenue commissioner. (2) 'Consumer' means a person who purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Revenue. (4) 'Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge' means the charge that is required to be collected by a seller from a consumer in the amount established under subsection (b) of this Code section. (5) 'Prepaid wireless telecommunications service' has the same meaning as prepaid wireless service as such term is defined in Code Section 46-5-122. (6) 'Provider' means a person that provides prepaid wireless telecommunications service pursuant to a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. (7) 'Retail transaction' means the purchase of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller for any purpose other than resale. (8) 'Seller' means a person who sells prepaid wireless telecommunications service to another person. (9) 'Wireless telecommunications service' means commercial mobile radio service as

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defined by Section 20.3 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended. (b)(1) Counties and municipalities that operate a 9-1-1 public safety answering point, including counties and municipalities that operate multijurisdictional or regional 9-1-1 systems or have created a joint authority pursuant to Code Section 46-5-138, are authorized to impose by ordinance or resolution a prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge in the amount of 75 cents per retail transaction. Imposition of the fee authorized by this Code section by a county or municipality is contingent upon compliance with the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of this Code section. (2) Where a county or municipality that operates a 9-1-1 public safety answering point fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of this Code section by December 31, 2011, on and after that date, the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be imposed within the jurisdiction of such counties and municipalities as a state fee for state purposes. (c) Where a county or municipality imposes a 9-1-1 charge as authorized by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, or the 9-1-1 charge is imposed by the State of Georgia by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be collected by the seller from the consumer with respect to each retail transaction occurring in this state. The amount of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be either separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document that is provided to the consumer by the seller, or otherwise disclosed to the consumer. (d) For the purposes of subsection (c) of this Code section, a retail transaction that is effected in person by a consumer at a business location of the seller shall be treated as occurring in this state if that business location is in this state, and any other retail transaction shall be treated as occurring in this state if the retail transaction is treated as occurring in this state for purposes of a prepaid wireless calling service as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 48-8-77. (e) The prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be the liability of the consumer and not of the seller or of any provider, except that the seller shall be liable to remit all prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges that the seller collects from consumers as provided in this Code section, including all such charges that the seller is deemed to collect where the amount of the charge has not been separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document provided to the consumer by the seller. (f) The amount of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge that is collected by a seller from a consumer, if such amount is separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document provided to the consumer by the seller, shall not be included in the base for measuring any tax, fee, surcharge, or other charge that is imposed by this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any intergovernmental agency. (g) If a minimal amount of prepaid wireless telecommunications service is sold with a prepaid wireless device for a single, nonitemized price, then the seller may elect not to apply the amount specified in subsection (b) of this Code section to such transaction. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'minimal' means an amount of service denominated as ten minutes or less, or $5.00 or less.

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(h) Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges collected by sellers shall be remitted to the commissioner at the times and in the manner provided by Chapter 8 of Title 48 with respect to the sales and use tax imposed on prepaid wireless calling service. The commissioner shall establish registration and payment procedures that substantially coincide with the registration and payment procedures that apply to the sale of prepaid wireless calling service under Chapter 8 of Title 48. Audit and appeal procedures applicable under Chapter 8 of Title 48 shall apply to the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge. The commissioner shall establish procedures by which a seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service may document that a sale is not a retail transaction, which procedures shall substantially coincide with the procedures for documenting sale for resale transactions under Chapter 8 of Title 48. Nothing in this Code section shall authorize the commissioner to require that sellers of prepaid wireless calling services identify, report, or specify the jurisdiction within which the retail sale of such services occurred. (i) A seller shall be permitted to deduct and retain 3 percent of prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges that are collected by the seller from consumers. (j) Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges remitted to the commissioner as provided in this Code section shall be distributed to counties, municipalities, and the State of Georgia as follows:
(1) On or before the December 31 of the year prior to the first year that the fee is imposed, each county and municipal corporation levying the fee, including counties and municipalities levying the fee that operate multijurisdictional or regional 9-1-1 systems or have created a joint authority pursuant to Code Section 46-5-138, shall file with the commissioner a certified copy of the pertinent parts of all ordinances and resolutions and amendments thereto which levy the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section. The ordinance or resolution specified herein shall specify an effective date of January 1, 2012, and impose a fee in the amount specified in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. The filing required by this paragraph shall be a condition of the collection of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge within any county or municipality.
(2)(A) Each county or municipality operating a public safety answering point that has levied the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section and complied with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive an amount calculated by multiplying the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the 12 month period ending June 30 times a fraction, the numerator of which is the population of the jurisdiction or jurisdictions operating the public safety answering point and the denominator of which is the total population of the state. An amount calculated by multiplying the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the 12 month period ending June 30 times a fraction, the numerator of which is the total population of any jurisdiction or jurisdictions operating public safety answering points that have not complied with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection and the denominator of which is the total population of this state, shall be deposited as provided in

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paragraph (5) of this subsection. (B) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the initial distribution shall be calculated using the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the six-month period beginning January 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2012. (C) For the purposes of this paragraph, population shall be measured by the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census plus any corrections or revisions contained in official statements by the United States Bureau of the Census made prior to the first day of September immediately preceding the distribution of the proceeds of such charges by the commissioner and any official census data received by the commissioner from the United States Bureau of the Census or its successor agency pertaining to any newly incorporated municipality. Such corrections, revisions, or additional data shall be certified to the commissioner by the Office of Planning and Budget on or before August 31 of each year. (3) Funds shall be distributed annually on or before October 15 of each year. Such distribution shall include any delinquent charges actually collected by the commissioner for a previous fiscal year which have not been previously distributed. (4) Prior to calculating the distributions to county and municipal governments as provided in this subsection, the commissioner shall subtract an amount, not to exceed 2 percent of remitted charges, to defray the cost of administering and distributing funds from the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge. Such amount shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. (5) Funds distributed to a county or municipality pursuant to this Code section shall be deposited and accounted for in a separate restricted revenue fund known as the Emergency Telephone System Fund, maintained by the local government pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 46-5-134. The commissioner shall deposit all funds received pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, other than the funds received pursuant paragraph (4) of this subsection, into the general fund of the state treasury in compliance with Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act.' It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to the appropriation process, that an amount equal to the amount deposited into the general fund of the state treasury as provided in this paragraph be appropriated each year to a program of state grants to counties and municipalities administered by the department for the purpose of supporting the operations of public safety answering points in the improvement of 9-1-1 service delivery. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the 9-1-1 grant program. (6) Notwithstanding a county's or municipality's failure to comply with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection prior to January 1, 2012, a county or municipality that subsequently meets such filing requirements prior to January 1 of any subsequent year shall become eligible to participate in the next succeeding distribution of proceeds pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of this subsection. (k)(1) No provider or seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service shall be

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liable for damages to any person resulting from or incurred in connection with the provision of, or failure to provide, 9-1-1 or enhanced 9-1-1 service, or for identifying, or failing to identify, the telephone number, address, location, or name associated with any person or device that is accessing or attempting to access 9-1-1 or enhanced 9-1-1 service. (2) No provider or seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service shall be liable for damages to any person resulting from or incurred in connection with the provision of any lawful assistance to any investigative or law enforcement officer of the United States, this or any other state, or any political subdivision of this or any other state in connection with any lawful investigation or other law enforcement activity by such law enforcement officer. (3) In addition to the liability provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the provisions of Code Section 46-5-135 shall apply to sellers and providers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service. (l) The prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section shall be the only 9-1-1 funding obligation imposed with respect to prepaid wireless telecommunications service in this state, and no tax, fee, surcharge, or other charge shall be imposed by this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any intergovernmental agency for 9-1-1 funding purposes upon any provider, seller, or consumer with respect to the sale, purchase, use, or provision of prepaid wireless telecommunications service."
SECTION 4. (a) This section and Section 5 of this Act shall become effective upon their approval by the Governor or upon their becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 3 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval only for local administrative purposes but in no event shall a fee and charge be imposed prior to January 1, 2012. Section 3 shall become effective for all purposes on January 1, 2012. (c) Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 156 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House Floor Amendment to SB 156 (AM 28 1103) by inserting between lines 4 and 5 the following: the removal of the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for
By inserting between lines 20 and 21 the following:

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SECTION 1.1. Said part is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (m) of Code Section 46-5-134, relating to billing of subscribers, liability of subscriber for service charge, taxes on service, establishment of Emergency Telephone System Fund, records, and use of federal, state, municipal, or private funds, as follows: "(m)(1) Any local government collecting or expending any 9-1-1 charges or wireless enhanced 9-1-1 charges in any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2005, shall file an annual report of its collections and expenditures in conjunction with the annual audit required under Code Section 36-81-7. The form shall be designed by the state auditor and shall be distributed to local governments administering such funds. The annual report shall require certification by the recipient local government and by the local government auditor that document the amount of funds collected and expended from such charges. Any local government collecting or expending 9-1-1 funds shall certify in their audit, as required under Code Section 36-81-7, that 9-1-1 funds were expended in compliance with the expenditure requirements of this Code section."

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Brown
Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath
Henson Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 156 as amended by the Senate.

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

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SB 100. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; 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 Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse; to revise requirements for certain applicants as a registered professional nurse; to revise requirements relating to nontraditional nursing education programs; 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 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (1.2) as follows:
"(1.2) 'Approved nursing education program' located in this state means a nursing education program approved by the board as meeting criteria established by the board. An 'approved nursing education program' located outside this state means a nursing education program that the board has determined to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board. In order to be approved by the board, a nursing education program must be one that is offered by:
(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (B) An institution of the Technical College System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (C) A nonprofit postsecondary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or (D) A proprietary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or

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(E) A nonprofit postsecondary institution of higher education that is a four-year institution that is not accredited in accordance with subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, but whose curriculum has been determined by the board to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board for other approved nursing education programs."
SECTION 1A. Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, is amended in Code Section 43-26-6, relating to the use of certain titles by licensed registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) No person shall use the title 'nurse' or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 2 of this chapter."
SECTION 1B. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 43-26-33, relating to the use of certain titles by licensed practical nurses or applicants, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) No person shall use the title 'nurse' or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 1 of this chapter."
SECTION 1C. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 43-26-7, relating to requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse, by revising subsections (b), (c), and (e) as follows:
"(b) An applicant for licensure by examination shall: (1) Submit a completed written application and fee; (2)(A) Have graduated from an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-3; or (B)(i) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, have graduated from a nontraditional nursing education program approved by the board which meets the requirements in subsection (e) of this Code section; and (ii)(I) If the applicant entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse and had an academic education as a licensed practical nurse that included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, and mental illness, have with at least three two years of clinical experience in the five years preceding the date of the application in a health care facility an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility as a licensed practical nurse, as approved by the board. Such clinical experience shall be verified in writing by the applicant's immediate supervisor that the applicant has the critical thinking abilities, clinical skills, and leadership abilities

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necessary to practice as a registered professional nurse in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, and mental illness, have completed a 350 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse where such applicant is transitioned from the role of a licensed practical nurse to a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor; or (II) If the applicant entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse, had an academic education as a licensed practical nurse that included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medicalsurgical, and mental illness, and has at least two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in any setting, although such experience shall be exclusive of night duty in a skilled nursing facility, but less than two years of experience in the five years preceding the date of the application in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility, as approved by the board, have completed a 320 hour postgraduate preceptorship. If the applicant can show that he or she cannot find a preceptorship in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility, the board may authorize a preceptorship pursuant to this subdivision in a skilled nursing facility, if such facility has 100 beds or more and such facility ensures to the board that the applicant will be providing health care to patients with similar health care needs as those patients in a long-term acute care facility; (II)(III) If the applicant entered the nontraditional nursing education program as (1) a military medical corpsman or paramedic with at least two years of experience as a paramedic or (2) a licensed practical nurse with less than three two years of clinical experience in the five years preceding the date of the application in a health care facility an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility as a licensed practical nurse whose academic training as a licensed practical nurse did not include clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, and mental illness, have completed a 700 hour 480 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse and approved by the board. Such preceptorship shall include clinical practice in a health care facility be in the area or areas as determined by the board on a case-by-case basis, which may include in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, mental illness, and transition into the role of a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor.; (IV) If the applicant entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a military medical corpsman and has at least two years of experience as a military medical corpsman, have completed a postgraduate preceptorship of at least 480

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hours but not more than 640 hours, as determined by the board; or (V) If the applicant does not meet the requirements of subdivision (I), (II), (III), or (IV) of this division and the applicant Applicants who, before July 1, 2008, entered a nontraditional nursing education program before July 1, 2008, which meets the requirements of subsection (e) of this Code section and complete completes such program no later than June 30, 2011 2012, he or she shall be deemed to meet the criteria of this paragraph; provided, however, that the board shall have the discretion to require additional clinical hours of experience a preceptorship of up to a maximum of 640 hours of any applicant of applicants who (i) did not enter the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse, or (ii) entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse but does not have at least one year of clinical experience in a health care facility as a licensed practical nurse, if such applicant's clinical experience is deemed lacking by the board. All preceptorships required pursuant to this division shall be arranged by the applicant under the close supervision of a registered professional nurse where such applicant is transitioned into the role of a registered professional nurse and the applicant performs duties typically performed by registered professional nurses. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (II) of this division, a preceptorship shall be in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility; provided, however, that the board may authorize a preceptorship in other facilities to obtain specialized experience in certain areas. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor that the applicant has the critical thinking abilities, clinical skills, and leadership abilities necessary to practice as a registered professional nurse in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility. The board shall make the determinations required by this division in accordance with its established guidelines; (3) Pass a board recognized licensing examination; provided, however, that such examination may not be taken prior to graduation from the approved nursing education program. In no way shall the passage of such examination by a graduate of a nontraditional nursing education program who does not meet the other requirements of this subsection be construed to authorize such individual to practice nursing, to require the board to license such individual as a registered professional nurse other than to issue in its sole discretion a temporary permit pursuant to Code Section 43-268, or to be endorsed from another state as a registered professional nurse; (4) Have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited

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to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check; and (5) Meet such other criteria as established by the board. (c) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall: (1) Submit a completed written application and fee;
(2)(A) Have passed a board recognized licensing examination following graduation from an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-3; or (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, have graduated from a nontraditional nursing education program approved by the board which meets the requirements in subsection (e) of this Code section; (3) Submit verification of initial and current licensure in any other licensing jurisdiction administering a board recognized licensing examination; (4)(A) Have practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse for a period of time as determined by the board or have graduated from a nursing education program within the four years immediately preceding the date of the application; (B) If the applicant graduated from entered a nontraditional nursing education program as:
(i) A licensed practical nurse whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medicalsurgical, and mental illness; or (ii) A paramedic, have practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility for at least one year in the three years preceding the date of the application, and such practice is documented by the applicant and approved by the board; or (C) If the applicant entered a nontraditional nursing education program as anything other than: (i) A a licensed practical nurse whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medicalsurgical, and mental illness; or (ii) A paramedic, and have graduated from such program and practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility an acute care inpatient facility or a longterm acute care facility for less than one year at least three years in the three five years preceding the date of the application, and such practice is documented by the applicant and approved by the board, have completed a 350 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse and where such applicant is transitioned from the role of a licensed practical nurse to a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor; or (D) If entered a nontraditional nursing education program as a military medical

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corpsman or paramedic and graduated from such program and practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility for less than one year in the three years preceding the date of the application, have completed a 700 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse. Such preceptorship shall include clinical practice in a health care facility in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, mental illness, and transition into the role of a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor; (5) Have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check; and (6) Meet such other criteria as established by the board." "(e) A nontraditional nursing education program shall meet the following requirements: (1) Is part of an institution of higher education that is approved by the appropriate regulatory authorities of its home state; (2) Holds regional and specialty accreditation by an accrediting body or bodies recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; (3) Requires its program applicants to be a licensed practical/vocational nurse, military medical corpsman, or paramedic; (4)(3) Requires its students to pass faculty determined program outcomes, including competency based assessments of nursing knowledge and a summative performance assessment of clinical competency of a minimum of 2 1/2 days developed by faculty subject matter experts that follows nationally recognized standards for educational testing; and (5))4( Its graduates pass a board recognized licensing examination at a rate equivalent to the minimum rate required for board approved traditional nursing education programs."
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.

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Senator Unterman of the 45th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 100 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend SB 100 (SB 100/HCSFA) by inserting after "programs;" on line 7 the following: to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians and others, so as to revise certain requirements relative to clinical perfusionists;
By striking lines 64 through 68 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: practical nurse, as approved by the board. Such clinical experience shall be documented in writing by the applicant's immediate supervisor stating that, in his or her opinion, the applicant has exhibited the critical thinking abilities, clinical skills, and leadership abilities that would indicate the ability to work as a beginning registered professional nurse whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included
By striking lines 110 through 122 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (V) If the applicant does not meet the requirements of subdivision (I), (II), (III), or (IV) of this division and the applicant Applicants who, before July 1, 2008, entered a nontraditional nursing education program before July 1, 2008, which meets the requirements of subsection (e) of this Code section and complete completes such program no later than June 30, 2011 2015, have completed a 640 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor. The preceptorship shall be in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility; provided, however, that the board may authorize a preceptorship pursuant to this subdivision in other facilities to obtain specialized experience in certain areas shall be deemed to meet the criteria of this paragraph; provided, however, that the board shall have the discretion to require additional clinical hours of experience of applicants who (i) did not enter the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse, or (ii) entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse but does not have at least one year of clinical experience in a health care facility as a licensed practical nurse, if such applicant's clinical experience is deemed lacking by the board.
By striking lines 130 through 134 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: experience in certain areas. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be documented in writing by the preceptor stating that, in his or her opinion, the applicant has exhibited the critical thinking abilities, clinical skills, and leadership abilities necessary to practice as a beginning registered professional nurse. No later than August 1, 2011, the board shall develop and make available one or more standard forms for use by and assistance to applicants in securing and completing preceptorships. Such form or forms shall include

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information relating to the specific requirements for preceptorships, including the minimum qualifications of the preceptor, the type of training required, and the documentation required upon completion of the preceptorship. The board shall make the
By striking lines 166 through 201 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (B) If the applicant graduated from entered a nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, and mental illness, have practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility for at least one year in the three years preceding the date of the application, and such practice is documented by the applicant and approved by the board; provided, however, that for an applicant that does not meet the experience requirement of this subparagraph, the board shall require the applicant to complete a 320 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered nurse where such applicant is transitioned into the role of a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor; or (C) If the applicant entered a nontraditional nursing education program as anything other than a licensed practical nurse whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, and mental illness, and have graduated from such program and practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility for less than one year at least two years in the three five years preceding the date of the application, and such practice is documented by the applicant and approved by the board; provided, however, that for an applicant that does not meet the experience requirement of this subparagraph, the board shall require the applicant to complete a, have completed a 350 hour postgraduate preceptorship of at least 480 hours but not more than 640 hours, as determined by the board, arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse and where such applicant is transitioned from the role of a licensed practical nurse to into the role of a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor.; or (D) If entered a nontraditional nursing education program as a military medical corpsman or paramedic and graduated from such program and practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility for less than one year in the three years preceding the date of the application, have completed a 700 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse. Such preceptorship shall include clinical practice in a health care facility in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, mental illness, and transition into the role of a registered professional nurse. The

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preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor; For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'health care facility' means an acute care inpatient facility, a long-term acute care facility, an ambulatory surgical center or obstetrical facility as defined in Code Section 31-6-2, and a skilled nursing facility, so long as such skilled nursing facility has 100 beds or more and provides health care to patients with similar health care needs as those patients in a long-term acute care facility;
By inserting between lines 226 and 227 the following: SECTION 1D.
Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians and others, is amended by revising the last sentence of paragraph (1) and adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-11, relating to continuing education, as follows:
"This paragraph shall not apply to respiratory care professionals, or persons seeking renewal of certification as respiratory care professionals, clinical perfusionists, or persons seeking renewal of licensure as a clinical perfusionist." "(3) The board shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of licensure as clinical perfusionists under Article 7 of this chapter to complete board approved continuing education. The board shall be authorized to establish the number of hours of continuing education required biennially for renewal of licensure as a clinical perfusionist and the categories in which these hours should be earned. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations. Any action taken by the board pursuant to this paragraph shall be taken in conformity with the provisions of Code Section 43-34-172."
SECTION 1E. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-34-171, relating to definitions relative to the "Clinical Perfusionist Licensure Act," as follows:
"(6) 'Perfusion' means the functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiovascular, circulatory, or respiratory system or other organ, or a combination of such activities, and to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions by monitoring and analyzing the parameters of the systems under the order and supervision of a physician, including, but not limited to:
(A) The use of extracorporeal circulation; long-term cardiopulmonary support techniques, including extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; and associated therapeutic and diagnostic technologies; (B) Counterpulsation, ventricular assistance, autotransfusion, blood conservation techniques, myocardial and organ preservation, extracorporeal life support, and isolated limb perfusion;

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(C) The use of techniques involving blood management, advanced life support, and other related functions; (D) In the performance of the acts described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of this paragraph:
(i) The administration of: (I) Pharmacological and therapeutic agents; or (II) Blood products or anesthetic agents through the extracorporeal circuit or through an intravenous line as ordered by a physician; or
(ii) The performance and use of: (I) Coagulation monitoring and analysis; (II) Physiologic monitoring and analysis; (III) Blood gas and chemistry monitoring and analysis; (IV) Hematological monitoring and analysis; (V) Hypothermia and hyperthermia; (VI) Hemoconcentration and hemodilution; and (VII) Hemodialysis; and
(E) The observation of signs and symptoms related to perfusion services, the determination of whether the signs and symptoms exhibit abnormal characteristics, and the implementation of appropriate reporting, clinical perfusion protocols, or changes in, or the initiation of, emergency procedures. (A) Extracorporeal support, including:
(i) Cardiopulmonary bypass for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients; (ii) Cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital and acquired cardiovascular disorders; (iii) Extracorporeal circulatory support for renal, neurological, hepatic, and vascular surgery; (iv) Extracorporeal resuscitation; and (v) Extracorporeal circulation for long-term support of failing respiratory or cardiac function, or both; (B) Associated extracorporeal support functions, including: (i) Myocardial protection; (ii) Hemofiltration and hemodialysis; (iii) Anticoagulation and hemostasis monitoring, analysis, and intervention; (iv) Thermal regulation, including hypothermia and hyperthermia; (v) Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring, analysis, and intervention; (vi) Physiological monitoring, analysis, and intervention; and (vii) Administration of blood components, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapeutic, and anesthetic agents as directed by a licensed physician; (C) Heart failure therapy and support, including: (i) Ventricular assist device management; (ii) Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation; (iii) Temporary pacemaker management; (iv) External counterpulsation;

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(v) Transportation of patient on extracorporeal support; and (vi) Periodic flow augmentation therapy; (D) Blood management, including: (i) Autotransfusion; (ii) Platelet concentrate; and (iii) Nondifferentiated progenitor cell harvest; and (E) Other clinical functions, including: (i) Isolated limb and organ perfusion; (ii) Isolated limb and organ delivery of chemotherapeutics, progenitor cells, gene therapy vectors, and related matters; (iii) Organ preservation; (iv) Thermogenic lavage; (v) Electrophysiological analysis; and (vi) Intravascular membrane oxygenation. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent any licensed health care professional from performing any functions for which such health care professional is legally authorized to perform."
SECTION 1F. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (b), (f), and (g) in Code Section 43-34-174, relating to licenses, as follows:
"(a) A license is not the property of the holder but is the property of the board. A license to practice perfusion is shall be valid for two years. The board may provide that licenses expire on various dates. A person may renew an unexpired license by submitting proof of current certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or its successor and compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the board and paying the required renewal fee to the board before the expiration date of the license. (b) The license holder must shall:
(1) Display the license in an appropriate and public manner; or (2) Maintain on file at all times during which the license holder provides services in a health care facility a true and correct copy of the license certificate in the appropriate records of the facility and keep the board informed of any change of address." "(f) If a person's license has been expired for more than three months, the person may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by submitting to reexamination and complying with the current requirements and procedures for obtaining a license. (g) The board may reinstate without reexamination an expired license of a person who was licensed in this state, moved to another state or states, is currently licensed or certified, and has been in practice in another state or states for two years immediately preceding the person's application to reinstate a license. The person shall pay the required fee as established by the board."

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 50, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 100 as amended by the Senate.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 64. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; 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 Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for

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application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to change provisions relating to the execution of instruments by corporations conveying interest in real property or releasing security agreements; to include transfers of security instruments, deeds to secure debt, and mortgages within the ambit of Code Section 14-5-7; 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 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, is amended by revising paragraph (12) of Code Section 14-2-122, relating to fees for filings related to business corporations, as follows:
"(12) Application for reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 250.00"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-2-1422, relating to reinstatement following administrative dissolution of business corporations, as follows:
"(a) A corporation administratively dissolved under Code Section 14-2-1421 may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:
(1) Recite the name of the corporation and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (2) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; (3) Either be executed by the registered agent or an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the corporation filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, of the corporation at the time that the corporation was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (4) Contain a statement by the corporation reciting that all taxes owed by the corporation have been paid; and (5) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-2122."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (11) of Code Section 14-3-122, relating to filing fees for nonprofit corporations, as follows:
"(11) Application for reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 250.00"
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-3-1422, relating to reinstatement following administrative dissolution of nonprofit corporations, as follows:
"(a) A corporation administratively dissolved under Code Section 14-3-1421 may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:
(1) Recite the name of the corporation and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (2) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; (3) Either be executed by the registered agent or an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the corporation filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, of the corporation at the time that the corporation was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (4) Contain a statement by the corporation reciting that all taxes owed by the corporation have been paid; and (5) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-3122."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 14-5-7, relating to execution of instruments conveying interest in real property or releasing security agreements, as follows:
"14-5-7. (a) Instruments executed by a corporation conveying an interest in real property, when signed by the president or vice-president and attested or countersigned by the secretary or an assistant secretary or the cashier or assistant cashier of the corporation, shall, notwithstanding the lack of a corporate seal, be conclusive evidence that the president

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or vice-president of the corporation executing the document instrument does in fact occupy the official position indicated;, that the signature of such officer subscribed thereto is genuine;, and that the execution of the document instrument on behalf of the corporation has been duly authorized. Any corporation may by proper resolution recorded with the instrument or otherwise filed of record and referenced on the face of the instrument authorize the execution of such instruments by other officers of the corporation. (b) Instruments executed by a corporation releasing or transferring a deed to secure debt, mortgage, or other security agreement, when signed by one officer the president, vice-president, secretary, or assistant secretary of the corporation or by an individual designated by the officers of the corporation by proper resolution, without the necessity of the corporation's seal being attached, shall be conclusive evidence that said officer signing is duly authorized to execute and deliver the same shall, notwithstanding the lack of a corporate seal, be conclusive evidence that the officer of the corporation executing the instrument does in fact occupy the official position indicated, that the signature of such officer subscribed thereto is genuine, and that the execution of the instrument on behalf of the corporation has been duly authorized. Any corporation may by proper resolution recorded with the instrument or otherwise filed of record and referenced on the face of the instrument authorize the execution of such instruments by other officers of the corporation."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-10-4, relating to recording fees for formation of professional associations, as follows:
"(2) Recording; fees. The clerk shall record the articles of association and any amendments thereto or instruments of dissolution thereof in the same manner as required for articles of incorporation and shall receive a fee as required by paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of Code Section 15-6-77. Articles shall not be required to be published or recorded elsewhere. Such record of the articles, when so recorded, shall be notice of the articles to the world as well as to all parties dealing with such association."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 14-11-603, relating to judicial and administrative dissolution and reservation of name of limited liability companies, as follows:
"(4) A limited liability company administratively dissolved under this Code section may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:
(A) Recite the name of the limited liability company and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (B) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated;

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(C) Either be executed by the registered agent or a member or manager of the limited liability company, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the limited liability company filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was a member or manager, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was a member or manager, of the limited liability company at the time that the limited liability company was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was a member or manager of the limited liability company at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (D) Contain a statement by the limited liability company reciting that all taxes owed by the limited liability company have been paid; and (E) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-111101. If the Secretary of State determines that the application contains the information required by this paragraph and that the information is correct, he or she shall prepare a certificate of reinstatement that recites his or her determination and the effective date of reinstatement, file the original of the certificate, and serve a copy on the limited liability company. When the reinstatement is effective, it relates back to and takes effect as of the effective date of the administrative dissolution, and the limited liability company resumes carrying on its business as if the administrative dissolution had never occurred."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (16) of subsection (a) of Code Section 14-11-1101, relating to filing fees and penalties of limited liability companies, as follows:
"(16) Reinstatement fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 250.00"
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator McKoon of the 29th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 64 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Judiciary substitute to SB 64 (LC 29 4845S) by inserting after "14-5-7;" on line 7 the following: to revise certain provisions regarding property held by congregations and religious societies; to provide that conveyances of property to congregations and religious societies shall be valid in accordance with Georgia law; to provide for the authority of

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congregations and religious societies over trustees of property; to provide for express trusts of the property of religious societies;
By redesignating Sections 6 through 9 as Sections 10 through 13, respectively, and by inserting between lines 94 and 95 the following:
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 14-5-46, relating to conveyances to churches or religious societies confirmed, as follows:
"14-5-46. All deeds of conveyance executed before April 1, 1969, or thereafter for any lots of land within this state to any person or persons, to any church congregation or religious society, or to trustees for the use of any church congregation or religious society for the purpose of erecting churches or meeting houses shall be deemed to be valid and available in accordance with Georgia property law for the intents, uses, and purposes contained in the deeds of conveyance. All lots Any lot of land so conveyed shall be fully and absolutely vested in such church congregation or religious society or in their respective trustees for the uses and purposes expressed in the deed to be held by them or their trustees for their use by succession, according to the mode of church government or rules of discipline exercised by such churches or religious societies."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 14-5-47, relating to authority of churches or religious societies over trustees holding land for their use, as follows:
"14-5-47. All trustees to whom conveyances are or shall be executed, for the purposes expressed in Code Section 14-5-46, shall be subject to the authority of the church congregation or religious society for which they hold the same in trust and may be expelled from said trust by such church congregation or religious society, according to the form of government or rules of discipline by which they may be governed."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 14-5-48, relating to vacancies in administration of land trusts for use of churches and religious societies and certificate of appointment, as follows:
"14-5-48. Every church congregation or religious society is shall be authorized to fill all vacancies which may arise in the administration of the trusts described in Code Section 14-5-46 by the death, removal, or expulsion of a trustee or otherwise. When any vacancy shall be filled, the same shall be certified under the hand of the person presiding in the church congregation or society according to the form of government or discipline practiced by the church congregation or religious society, which certificate shall express the name of the person appointed to fill the vacancy and the name of the person in whose place he or she shall be appointed. When the certificate has been recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the land

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lies, the person so appointed to fill the vacancy shall be as fully vested with the trust as if he or she had been a party to and named in the original deed, provided that the failure to have recorded the certificate of appointment shall not operate to disqualify or render incompetent to act in any proceeding any trustee duly appointed by the form of government or discipline practiced by the church congregation or religious society having the power to appoint trustees."

SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"14-5-52. A religious society may, as a condition to membership in the religious society, require a member congregation to establish an express trust upon the real and personal property of the member congregation for the benefit of the religious society. Such an express trust shall comply with the requirements of Code Section 53-12-20. The trust instrument shall be executed by the congregation and shall, within 30 days of the execution thereof, be filed by the religious society in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the principal office of the congregation is located. The religious society shall concurrently pay to the clerk the fee prescribed in Code Section 15-6-77. No other trust, whether express or implied under the form of government or rules of discipline of the religious society, or otherwise, shall be enforceable against any member congregation or its real or personal property."

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler
Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 45, nays 4; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 64 as amended by the Senate.

Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The following Senators were excused as Conferees:

Mullis of the 53rd

Shafer of the 48th

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

SB 163. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendments were as follows:

Amendment #1 Amend SB 163 (LC 37 1214S (SCS)) by replacing line 17 as follows:
candidate or campaign committee; provided, however, that campaign literature published and disseminated by the candidate bearing his or her name and the office for which he or she is running shall be considered as in compliance with this Code section;

Amendment #2 Amend SB 163 (LC 37 1214S (SCS)) by substituting for line 25 the following:
is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's campaign committee; provided, however, that these provisions do not apply to communications under this paragraph if the expenditure for such communications is $500.00 or less.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendments to SB 163.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy Orrock
N Ramsey

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N Brown Bulloch
N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller C Mullis

Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay C Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 6; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendments to SB 163.

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 125.

By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Burns of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position in amending the Senate 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 House:

HB 322. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use

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taxation, so as to continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Channell of the 116th, and Knight of the 126th.
The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following Bill of the House:
HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th, and Collins of the 27th.
Senator Goggans of the 7th asked unanimous consent that HB 489, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 489, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 489. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obtaining information for investigations and audits relative to Medicaid, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Goggans of the 7th.

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The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 489:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits for Medicaid recovery; 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 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-151.1. On and after July 1, 2011, the department shall not enter into any contract with a Medicaid recovery audit contractor, as identified in 19 U.S.C. 1902 (a)(42)(B), for the purpose of identifying underpayments and overpayments and recovering overpayments under the state plan or any waiver of the state plan when the basis of payment by the department is contingent upon a percentage of the overpayment amounts collected by the contractor. This Code section shall not apply to any such contingency fee contract entered into prior to July 1, 2011. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the department to enter into any contract which would violate any federal law, rule, regulation, directive, or policy. Additionally, this Code section shall apply only to such Medicaid recovery audit contracts described herein. This Code section shall not apply to any other department contract, including, but not limited to, any contingency fee third-party liability recovery contract, estate recovery contract, state program integrity contract, or any other agency contract, lease, agreement, or other transaction entered into for the purposes of conducting investigations, utilization reviews, audits, or for any other departmental purpose. Pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, as amended by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services may issue a waiver that exempts a state from the federal requirement to pay Medicaid recovery audit contractors on a contingent fee basis when state law expressly prohibits such contingency fee contracting. The department shall seek such a waiver through the submission of a state plan amendment."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, there were no objections, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch
Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Grant Hamrick Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller C Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay C Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 3.

HB 489, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

At 3:28 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease for 10 minutes.

At 3:56 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 agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bills of the House:

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HB 114. HB 137. HB 186. HB 307.

By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, so as to set the fee for filing an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Roberts of the 154th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide that government agencies cannot charge other government agencies for geographic information; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Davis of the 109th, Coleman of the 97th, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma

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Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position in substituting the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 140.

By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 117.

By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; 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 500.

By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bills of the House:

HB 66.

By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Rogers of the 26th, Murphy of the 120th, Hembree of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 90.

By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 414.

By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 171st and Cheokas of the 134th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Aviation Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; 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 substitute to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 133.

By Representatives Black of the 174th, Rogers of the 26th, Rynders of the 152nd, Weldon of the 3rd, Knight of the 126th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; 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 285.

By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and Casas of the 103rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 33.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following Bills of the Senate:

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SB 36.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 160.

By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bills of the House:

HB 248.

By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Golick of the 34th, Meadows of the 5th, Battles of the 15th and Walker of the 107th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 280.

By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Rice of the 51st, Anderson of the 117th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 343.

By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Huckaby of the 113th, Collins of the 27th, Carter of the 175th, Houston of the 170th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 87. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

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The House amendment was as follows:
Amend the As Passed Senate version of HB 87 by deleting all matter therein and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to require certain private employers to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for review by the state auditor and the Department of Labor; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for offenses involving illegal aliens; to provide for the offense of aggravated identity fraud; to provide for penalties; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws under certain circumstances and to provide immunity for such officers subject to limitations; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers for enforcement of immigration and custom laws; to establish grant funding for local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, so as to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system prior to the issuance of a business license or other documents; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals arrested and held in a county or municipal jail; to provide that local governing authorities that have entered or attempted to enter into certain memorandums of agreement with the federal government shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to provide for a funding contingency; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for penalties for failure of agency heads to abide by certain state immigration laws; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide for identification documents by applicants for public benefits; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; to establish the Immigration Enforcement Review Board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011."
SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, is amended by revising Code Section 13-10-90, relating to definitions, as follows:
"13-10-90. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. (2) 'Contractor' means a person or entity that enters into a contract for the physical performance of services with a public employer. (2)(3) 'Federal work authorization program' means any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment eligibility information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603 commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program. (2.1)(4) 'Physical performance of services' means the building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing of any public structure or building or other public improvements of any kind to public real property within this state, including the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of all or part of a public road; or any other performance of labor for a public employer within this state under a contract or other bidding process. (3)(5) 'Public employer' means every department, agency, or instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision of the state with more than one employee. (4)(6) 'Subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a contractor and includes a subcontractor, contract employee, or staffing agency, or any contractor regardless of its tier. (7) 'Sub-subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a subcontractor or privity of contract with another person or entity contracting with a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 13-1091, relating to the verification of new employee eligibility, applicability, and rules and regulations, as follows:
"(a) Every public employer, including, but not limited to, every municipality and county, shall register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify

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employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Upon federal authorization, a public employer shall permanently post the employer's federally issued user identification number and date of authorization, as established by the agreement for authorization, on the employer's website; provided, however, that if a local public employer does not maintain a website, the identification number and date of authorization shall be published annually in the official legal organ for the county. then the local government shall submit such information to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia to be posted by the institute on the website created for local government audit and budget reporting. The Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia shall maintain the information submitted and provide instructions and submission guidelines for local governments. State departments, agencies, or instrumentalities may satisfy the requirement of this Code section by posting information required by this Code section on one website maintained and operated by the state.
(b)(1) No A public employer shall not enter into a contract pursuant to this chapter for the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees or subcontractors. Before a bid for any such service is considered by a public employer, the bid shall include a signed, notarized affidavit from the contractor attesting to the following:
(A) The affiant has registered with and, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program; (B) The user identification number and date of authorization for the affiant; and (C) The affiant is using and will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period; and (D) The affiant will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the same information required by subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph. An affidavit required by this subsection shall be considered an open public record once a public employer has entered into a contract for physical performance of services; provided, however, that any information protected from public disclosure by federal law or by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be redacted. Affidavits shall be maintained by the public employer for five years from the date of receipt. (2) A contractor shall not enter into any contract with a public employer for No contractor or subcontractor who enters a contract pursuant to this chapter with a public employer or a contractor of a public employer shall enter into such a contract or subcontract in connection with the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor or subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees. Any employee, contractor, or subcontractor of such contractor or subcontractor shall also be required to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. (3) Upon contracting with a new subcontractor, a contractor or subcontractor shall, as

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a condition of any contract or subcontract entered into pursuant to this chapter, provide a public employer with notice of the identity of any and all subsequent subcontractors hired or contracted by that contractor or subcontractor. Such notice shall be provided within five business days of entering into a contract or agreement for hire with any subcontractor. Such notice shall include an affidavit from each subsequent contractor attesting to the subcontractor's name, address, user identification number, and date of authorization to use the federal work authorization program. (3) A subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a contractor unless such subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the contractor in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any subcontractor receiving an affidavit from a subsubcontractor to forward notice to the contractor of the receipt, within five business days of receipt, of such affidavit. It shall be the duty of a subcontractor receiving notice of receipt of an affidavit from any sub-subcontractor that has contracted with a sub-subcontractor to forward, within five business days of receipt, a copy of such notice to the contractor. (4) A sub-subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a subcontractor or subsubcontractor unless such sub-subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A sub-subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such subsubcontractor has privity of contract, in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any sub-subcontractor to forward notice of receipt of any affidavit from a subsubcontractor to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such receiving sub-subcontractor has privity of contract. (5) In lieu of the affidavit required by this subsection, a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor who has no employees and does not hire or intend to hire employees for purposes of satisfying or completing the terms and conditions of any part or all of the original contract with the public employer shall instead provide a copy of the state issued driver's license or state issued identification card of such contracting party and a copy of the state issued driver's license or identification card of each independent contractor utilized in the satisfaction of part or all of the original contract with a public employer. A driver's license or identification card shall only be accepted in lieu of an affidavit if it is issued by a state within the United States and such state verifies lawful immigration status prior to issuing a driver's license or identification card. For purposes of satisfying the requirements of this subsection, copies of such driver's license or identification card shall be forwarded to the public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor in the same manner as an affidavit and notice of receipt of an affidavit as required by paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of this subsection. Not later than July 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide a list of the states that verify immigration status prior to the issuance of a driver's

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license or identification card and that only issue licenses or identification cards to persons lawfully present in the United States. The list of verified state drivers' licenses and identification cards shall be posted on the website of the State Law Department and updated annually thereafter. In the event that a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor later determines that he or she will need to hire employees to satisfy or complete the physical performance of services under an applicable contract, then he or she shall first be required to comply with the affidavit requirements of this subsection. (6) It shall be the duty of the contractor to submit copies of all affidavits, drivers' licenses, and identification cards required pursuant to this subsection to the public employer within five business days of receipt. No later than August 1, 2011, the Departments of Audits and Accounts shall create and post on its website form affidavits for the federal work authorization program. The affidavits shall require fields for the following information: the name of the project, the name of the contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, the name of the public employer, and the employment eligibility information required pursuant to this subsection.
(7)(A) Not later than December 31 of each year, a public employer shall submit a compliance report to the state auditor certifying compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Such compliance report shall contain the public employer's federal work authorization program verification user number and date of authorization and the legal name, address, and federal work authorization program user number of the contractor and the date of the contract between the contractor and public employer. Subject to available funding, the state auditor shall conduct annual compliance audits on a minimum of at least one-half of the reporting agencies and publish the results of such audits annually on the department's website on or before September 30. (B) If the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision shall be provided 30 days to demonstrate to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection. If, after 30 days, the political subdivision has failed to correct all deficiencies, such political subdivision shall be excluded from the list of qualified local governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 until such time as the political subdivision demonstrates to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection.
(C)(i) At any time after the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision may seek administrative relief through the Office of State Administrative Hearings. If a political subdivision seeks administrative relief, the time for correcting deficiencies shall be tolled, and any action to exclude the political subdivision from the list of qualified governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 shall be suspended until such time as a final ruling upholding the findings of the state auditor is issued. (ii) A new compliance report submitted to the state auditor by the political subdivision shall be deemed satisfactory and shall correct the prior deficient

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compliance report so long as the new report fully complies with this subsection. (iii) No political subdivision of this state shall be found to be in violation of this subsection by the state auditor as a result of any actions of a county constitutional officer. (D) If the state auditor finds any political subdivision which is a state department or agency to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection twice in a five-year period, the funds appropriated to such state department or agency for the fiscal year following the year in which the agency was found to be in violation for the second time shall be not greater than 90 percent of the amount so appropriated in the second year of such noncompliance. Any political subdivision found to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be listed on www.open.georgia.gov or another official state website with an indication and explanation of each violation. (4)(8) Contingent upon appropriation or approval of necessary funding and in order to verify compliance with the provisions of this subsection, each year the Commissioner shall conduct no fewer than 100 random audits of public employers and contractors or may conduct such an audit upon reasonable grounds to suspect a violation of this subsection. The results of the audits shall be published on the www.open.georgia.gov website and on the Georgia Department of Labor's website no later than December 31 of each year. The Georgia Department of Labor shall seek funding from the United States Secretary of Labor to the extent such funding is available. (5)(9) Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in an affidavit submitted pursuant to this subsection shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in such Code section. Contractors and, subcontractors, subsubcontractors, and any person convicted for false statements based on a violation of this subsection shall be prohibited from bidding on or entering into any public contract for 12 months following such conviction. A contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor that has been found by the Commissioner to have violated this subsection shall be listed by the Department of Labor on www.open.georgia.gov or other official website of the state with public information regarding such violation, including the identity of the violator, the nature of the contract, and the date of conviction. A public employee, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor shall not be held civilly liable or criminally responsible for unknowingly or unintentionally accepting a bid from or contracting with a contractor, subcontractor, or subsubcontractor acting in violation of this subsection. Any contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor found by the Commissioner to have violated this subsection shall, on a second or subsequent violations, be prohibited from bidding on or entering into any public contract for 12 months following the date of such finding. (10) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor receiving and acting upon an affidavit conforming to the content requirements of this subsection does so in good faith, and such public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor may rely upon such

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affidavit as being true and correct. The affidavit shall be admissible in any court of law for the purpose of establishing such presumption. (11) Documents required by this Code section may be submitted electronically, provided the submission complies with Chapter 12 of Title 10."
SECTION 4. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Article 8 of Chapter 9, relating to identity fraud, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-9-121.1. (a) A person commits the offense of aggravated identity fraud when he or she willfully and fraudulently uses any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a real, fictitious, or deceased person with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identifying information for the purpose of obtaining employment. (b) The offense created by this Code section shall not merge with any other offense."
SECTION 5. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-126, relating to penalties for violations, as follows:
"16-9-126. (a) A violation of this article, other than a violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 or 169-122, 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. (a.1) A violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both, and such sentence shall run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received. (b) A violation of this article which does not involve the intent to commit theft or appropriation of any property, resource, or other thing of value that is committed by a person who is less than 21 years of age shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years or a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both. (c) 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. (d) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense. (e) 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."
SECTION 6. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-128, relating to exemptions, as follows:

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"16-9-128. (a) The prohibitions set forth in Code Sections 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, and 16-9-122 shall not apply to nor shall any cause of action arise under Code Sections 16-9-129 and 16-9-131 for:
(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; (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 person. (b) The exemptions provided in subsection (a) of this Code section will shall not apply to a person intending to further a scheme to violate Code Section 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, or 16-9-122. (c) It is shall not be 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."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Chapter 11, relating to offenses against public order and safety, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
16-11-200. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (2) 'Motor vehicle' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 40-1-1. (b) A person who, while committing another criminal offense, knowingly and intentionally transports or moves an illegal alien in a motor vehicle for the purpose of furthering the illegal presence of the alien in the United States shall be guilty of the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted for a first offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who moves seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted for a second or subsequent offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien, and a person convicted on a first offense of transporting or moving an

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illegal alien who moves eight or more illegal aliens at the same time, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. A person who commits the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) A government employee transporting or moving an illegal alien as a part of his or her official duties or to any person acting at the direction of such employee; (2) A person who transports an illegal alien to or from a judicial or administrative proceeding when such illegal alien is required to appear pursuant to a summons, subpoena, court order, or other legal process; (3) A person who transports an illegal alien to a law enforcement agency or a judicial officer for official government purposes; (4) An employer transporting an employee who was lawfully hired; or (5) A person providing privately funded social services.
16-11-201. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harboring' or 'harbors' means any conduct that tends to substantially help an illegal alien to remain in the United States in violation of federal law but shall not include a person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; a person providing privately funded social services; a person providing emergency medical service; or an attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly conceals, harbors, or shields an illegal alien from detection in any place in this state, including any building or means of transportation, when such person knows that the person being concealed, harbored, or shielded is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of concealing or harboring an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time in the same location shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors eight or more illegal aliens at the same time in the same location, or who conceals or harbors an illegal alien with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine

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of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to a government employee or any person acting at the express direction of a government employee who conceals, harbors, or shelters an illegal alien when such illegal alien is or has been the victim of a criminal offense or is a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding or who holds an illegal alien in a jail, prison, or other detention facility.
16-11-202. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly induces, entices, or assists an illegal alien to enter into this state, when such person knows that the person being induced, enticed, or assisted to enter into this state is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, for a first offense, a person convicted of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. For a second or subsequent conviction of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state, a person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) A person who commits the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving any thing of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both.
16-11-203. The testimony of a witness with knowledge of any officer, employee, or agent of the federal government having confirmed that a person is an illegal alien shall be admissible to prove that the federal government has verified such person to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. Verification that a person is present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law may also be established by any document authorized by law to be recorded or filed and in fact recorded or filed in a public office where items of this nature are kept."
SECTION 8. Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 5
17-5-100. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Criminal violation' means a violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of a county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, during any investigation of a criminal suspect by a peace officer, when such officer has probable cause to believe that a suspect has committed a criminal violation, the officer shall be authorized to seek to verify such suspect's immigration status when the suspect is unable to provide one of the following: (1) A secure and verifiable document as defined in Code Section 50-36-2; (2) A valid Georgia driver's license; (3) A valid Georgia identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; (4) If the entity requires proof of legal presence in the United States before issuance, any valid driver's license from a state or district of the United States or any valid identification document issued by the United States federal government; (5) A document used in compliance with paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21; or (6) Other information as to the suspect's identity that is sufficient to allow the peace officer to independently identify the suspect. (c) When attempting to determine the immigration status of a suspect pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, a peace officer shall be authorized to use any reasonable means available to determine the immigration status of the suspect, including: (1) Use of any authorized federal identification data base; (2) Identification methods authorized by federal law, including those authorized by 8 USCA 1373(c), 8 USCA 1644; (3) Use of electronic fingerprint readers or similar devices; or (4) Contacting an appropriate federal agency. (d) A peace officer shall not consider race, color, or national origin in implementing the requirements of this Code section except to the extent permitted by the Constitutions of Georgia and of the United States. (e) If during the course of the investigation into such suspect's identity, a peace officer receives verification that such suspect is an illegal alien, then such peace officer may take any action authorized by state and federal law, including, but not limited to, detaining such suspected illegal alien, securely transporting such suspect to any authorized federal or state detention facility, or notifying the United States Department of Homeland Security or successor agency. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges.

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(f) No person who in good faith contacts or has contact with a state or local peace officer or prosecuting attorney or member of the staff of a prosecuting attorney for the purpose of acting as a witness to a crime, to report criminal activity, or to seek assistance as a victim to a crime shall have his or her immigration status investigated based on such contact or based on information arising from such contact. (g) A peace officer, prosecuting attorney, or government official or employee, acting in good faith to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 9. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-16. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to utilize all resources made available by the federal government to assist state and local law enforcement officers in the enforcement of the immigration laws of this state and of the United States. (b) Cooperation with federal authorities.
(1) To the extent authorized by federal law, state and local government employees, including law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys, shall be authorized to send, receive, and maintain information relating to the immigration status of any individual as reasonably needed for public safety purposes. Except as provided by federal law, such employees shall not be prohibited from receiving or maintaining information relating to the immigration status of any individual or sending or exchanging such information with other federal, state, or local governmental entities or employees for official public safety purposes. (2) State and local agencies shall be authorized to enter into memorandum of understandings and agreements with the United States Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other federal agency for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens and the immigration status of any person in this state. A peace officer acting within the scope of his or her authority under any such memorandum of understanding, agreement, or other authorization from the federal government shall have the power to arrest, with probable cause, any person suspected of being an illegal alien. (3) Except as provided by federal law, no state or local agency or department shall be prohibited from utilizing available federal resources, including data bases, equipment, grant funds, training, or participation in incentive programs for any public safety purpose related to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws. (4) When reasonably possible, applicable state agencies shall consider incentive programs and grant funding for the purpose of assisting and encouraging state and local agencies and departments to enter into agreements with federal entities and to

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utilize federal resources consistent with the provisions of this Code section. (c) Authority to transport illegal aliens. If a state or local law enforcement officer has verification that a person is an illegal alien, then such officer shall be authorized to securely transport such illegal alien to a federal facility in this state or to any other temporary point of detention and to reasonably detain such illegal alien when authorized by federal law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (d) Authority to arrest illegal aliens. When authorized by federal law, a state or local law enforcement officer shall be authorized to arrest any person based on such person's status as an illegal alien or for a violation of any federal immigration law. (e) Immunity. A law enforcement officer or government official or employee, acting in good faith to enforce immigration laws pursuant to an agreement with federal authorities to collect or share immigration status information, or to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 35-2-14, relating to defining peace officer and the enforcement of immigration and custom laws, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The commissioner shall annually designate appropriate no fewer than ten peace officers to apply to be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section. Such training shall be funded pursuant to the any federal Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2006, Public Law 109-90, or any subsequent source of federal funding. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective upon such funding."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-6A-10. (a) Subject to available funding, the council shall establish a grant or incentive program for the provision of funds to local law enforcement agencies as incentive to such agencies to use the federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative or any successor or similar program and shall establish an incentive program and a grant program to offset the costs for local law enforcement agencies to enter into and implement memorandums of agreement with federal agencies under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. In awarding such grants or incentives, the council shall be authorized to consider and give priority to local areas with the highest crime rates for crimes committed by illegal aliens. (b) The council shall:
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with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; (2) Provide technical assistance to local governments and agencies for obtaining and qualifying for incentive programs and grant funds to utilize available federal resources and to enter into and implement such agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section; (3) Communicate information regarding the availability of federal resources and agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and the availability of related incentive programs and grant funds and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; (4) Provide technical assistance and information regarding the process for contacting federal agencies, utilizing federal resources, and entering into agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; and (5) Support state-wide campaigns and information programs in an effort to encourage every local law enforcement agency in this state to utilize federal resources and enter into agreements for the enforcement of state and federal immigration law."
SECTION 12. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, is amended by revising Code Section 36-606, relating to issuance of local business licenses and evidence of state licensure, as follows:
"36-60-6. (a) Every private employer with more than ten employees shall register with and utilize the federal work authorization program, as defined by Code Section 13-10-90. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with more than ten employees. (b) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'employee' shall have the same meaning as set forth in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 48-13-5, provided that such person is also employed to work not less than 35 hours per week. (a)(c) Before any county or municipal corporation issues a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person engaged in a profession or business required to be licensed by the state under Title 43, the person must shall provide evidence of such licensure to the appropriate agency of the county or municipal corporation that issues business licenses. No business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall be issued to any person subject to licensure under Title 43 without evidence of such licensure being presented. (d) Before any county or municipal corporation issues or renews a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person, the person shall provide evidence that he or she is authorized to use the federal work authorization program or evidence that the provisions of this Code section do not

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apply. Evidence of such use shall be in the form of a sworn affidavit attesting that he or she utilizes the federal work authorization program in accordance with federal regulations or that he or she employs fewer than 11 employees. Whether an employer is exempt from using the federal work authorization program as required by this Code section shall be determined by the number of employees employed by such employer on January 1 of the year during which the affidavit is submitted. The affidavit shall include the person's federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number and the date of authority for use. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with more than ten employees. (e) Beginning December 31, 2012, and annually thereafter, any county or municipal corporation issuing or renewing a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall provide to the Department of Audits and Accounts a report demonstrating that such county or municipality is acting in compliance with the provisions of this Code section. This annual report shall identify each license or certificate issued by the agency in the preceding 12 months and include the name of the person and business issued a license or other document and his or her federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number as provided in the affidavit submitted at the time of application. Subject to funding, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall annually conduct an audit of no fewer than 20 percent of such reporting agencies. (f) In order to assist private businesses and counties and municipal corporations in complying with the provisions of this Code section, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall provide a standardized form affidavit which may be used as acceptable evidence demonstrating use of the federal employment eligibility verification system or that the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section do not apply to the applicant. The form affidavit shall be posted by the Department of Audits and Accounts on the agency's official website no later than January 1, 2012. (g) Once an applicant for a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business has submitted an affidavit with a federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, he or she shall not be authorized to submit a renewal application using a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, unless accompanied by a sworn document explaining the reason such applicant obtained a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number. (b)(h) Any person presenting false or misleading evidence of such state licensure shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any government official or employee knowingly acting in violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that any person who knowingly submits a false or misleading affidavit pursuant to this Code section shall be guilty of submitting a false document in violation of Code Section 1610-20. It shall be a defense to a violation of this Code section that such person acted in good faith and made a reasonable attempt to comply with the requirements of this Code section.

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(i) Documents required by this Code section may be submitted electronically, provided the submission complies with Chapter 12 of Title 10. (j) The Attorney General shall be authorized to conduct an investigation and bring any criminal or civil action he or she deems necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code section."

SECTION 13. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising Code Section 42-4-14, relating to determination of nationality of a person charged with felony and confined in a jail facility, as follows:
"42-4-14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (a)(b) When any person is confined, for any period, in the jail of a county or municipality or a jail operated by a regional jail authority in compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, a reasonable effort shall be made to determine the nationality of the person so confined. (c)(b) If the prisoner is a foreign national charged with a felony, driving under the influence pursuant to Code Section 40-6-391, driving without being licensed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, or with a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall make When any foreign national is confined, for any period, in a county or municipal jail, a reasonable effort shall be made to verify that the prisoner such foreign national has been lawfully admitted to the United States and if lawfully admitted, that such lawful status has not expired. If verification of lawful status can not cannot be made from documents in the possession of the prisoner foreign national, verification shall be made within 48 hours through a query to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or other office or agency designated for that purpose by the United States Department of Homeland Security by the federal government. If the prisoner foreign national is determined not to be lawfully admitted to the United States to be an illegal alien, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall notify the United States Department of Homeland Security, or other office or agency designated for notification by the federal government. (c)(d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to deny a person bond or from being released from confinement when such person is otherwise eligible for release; provided, however, that upon verification that any person confined in a jail is an illegal alien, such person may be detained, arrested, and transported as authorized by state and federal law. (d)(e) The Georgia Sheriffs Association shall prepare and issue guidelines and procedures used to comply with the provisions of this Code section."

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SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 42-5-51, relating to reimbursement of counties for housing certain inmates, as follows:
"(c) After proper documentation is received from the clerk of the court, the department shall have 15 days to transfer an inmate under sentence to the place of confinement. If the inmate is not transferred within the 15 days, the department will shall reimburse the county, in a sum not less than $7.50 per day per inmate and in such an amount as may be appropriated for this purpose by the General Assembly, for the cost of the incarceration, commencing 15 days after proper documentation is received by the department from the clerk of the court; provided, however, that, subject to an appropriation of funds, local governing authorities that have entered into memorandums of understanding or agreement or that demonstrate continuous attempts to enter into memorandums of understanding or agreement with the federal government under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act shall receive an additional payment in the amount of 10 percent of the established rate paid for reimbursement for the confinement of state inmates in local confinement facilities. The reimbursement provisions of this Code section shall only apply to payment for the incarceration of felony inmates available for transfer to the department, except inmates under death sentence awaiting transfer after their initial trial, and shall not apply to inmates who were incarcerated under the custody of the commissioner at the time they were returned to the county jail for trial on additional charges or returned to the county jail for any other purposes, including for the purpose of a new trial."
SECTION 15. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising Code Section 45-10-28, relating to penalties for a violation of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 and civil actions by the Attorney General to collect penalties, as follows:
"45-10-28. (a)(1) Any appointed public official or employee who violates Code Section 45-1022, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26 shall be subject to: (A) Removal from office or employment; (B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (2) Any elected public official who violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-1024, or 45-10-26 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 4510-26 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and

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(B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (b) The penalties provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section may be imposed in any civil action brought for that purpose, and such actions shall be brought by the Attorney General. (c) As used in this subsection, the term 'agency head' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1. Any public official, agency head, or employee who violates Code Section 13-10-91 or 50-36-1 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; (B) Restitution to the state or local government, whichever is applicable, of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation; and (C) Where such violation is committed knowingly and intentionally, removal from office or employment."
SECTION 16. Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-36-1, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, by renumbering paragraphs (1) through (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively, and by adding a new paragraph (1) to read as follows:
"(1) 'Agency head' means a director, commissioner, chairperson, mayor, councilmember, board member, sheriff, or other executive official, whether appointed or elected, responsible for establishing policy for a public employer."
SECTION 17. Said Code section of said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) An agency or political subdivision providing or administering a public benefit shall require every applicant for such benefit to:
(1) Provide at least one secure and verifiable document, as defined in Code Section 50-36-2; (2) Execute execute a signed and sworn affidavit verifying the applicant's lawful presence in the United States, which affidavit shall state:
(1)(A) The applicant is a United States citizen or legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older; or (2)(B) The applicant is a qualified alien or nonimmigrant under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, Title 8 U.S.C., as amended, 18 years of age or older lawfully present in the United States and provide the applicant's alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency; and (3) The state auditor shall create affidavits for use under this Code section and shall keep a current version of such affidavits on the Department of Audits and Account's

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official website. (4) Documents required by this Code section may be submitted electronically, provided the submission complies with Chapter 12 of Title 10."
SECTION 18. Said Code section of said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o) No employer, agency, or political subdivision shall be subject to lawsuit or liability arising from any act to comply with the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that the intentional and knowing failure of any agency head to abide by the provisions of this chapter shall:
(1) Be a violation of the code of ethics for government service established in Code Section 45-10-1 and subject such agency head to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28, including removal from office and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (2) Be a high and aggravated misdemeanor offense where such agency head acts to willfully violate the provisions of this Code section or acts so as to intentionally and deliberately interfere with the implementation of the requirements of this Code section. The Attorney General shall have the authority to conduct a criminal and civil investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter by an agency or agency head and to bring a prosecution or civil action against an agency or agency head for all cases of violations under this chapter. In the event that an order is entered against an employer, the state shall be awarded attorney's fees and expenses of litigation incurred in bringing such an action and investigating such violation."
SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-36-2. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agency or political subdivision' means any department, agency, authority, commission, or government entity of this state or any subdivision of this state. (2) 'Public official' means an elected or appointed official or an employee or an agent of an agency or political subdivision. (3) 'Secure and verifiable document' means a document issued by a state or federal jurisdiction or recognized by the United States government and that is verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security agencies. Secure and verifiable document shall not mean a Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad, matricula consular card, consular matriculation card, consular identification card, or similar identification card issued by a foreign government regardless of the holder's immigration status. Only those documents approved and posted by the Attorney

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General pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section shall be considered secure and verifiable documents. (c) Unless required by federal law, on or after January 1, 2012, no agency or political subdivision shall accept, rely upon, or utilize an identification document for any official purpose that requires the presentation of identification by such agency or political subdivision or by federal or state law unless it is a secure and verifiable document. (d) Any person acting in willful violation of this Code section by knowingly accepting identification documents that are not secure and verifiable documents shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. (e) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A person reporting a crime; (2) An agency official accepting a crime report, conducting a criminal investigation, or assisting a foreign national to obtain a temporary protective order; (3) A person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; (4) A person providing emergency medical service; (5) A peace officer in the performance of the officer's official duties and within the scope of his or her employment; (6) Instances when a federal law mandates acceptance of a document; (7) A court, court official, or traffic violation bureau for the purpose of enforcing a citation, accusation, or indictment; (8) Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21 or paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21.1; or (9) An attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (f) Not later than August 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide and make public on the Department of Law's website a list of acceptable secure and verifiable documents. The list shall be reviewed and updated annually by the Attorney General."
SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-36-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Immigration Enforcement Review Board. (2) 'Public agency or employee' means any government, department, commission, committee, authority, board, or bureau of this state or any political subdivision of this state and any employee or official, whether appointed, elected, or otherwise employed by such a governmental entity. (3) 'Served' or 'service' means delivery by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. (b) The Immigration Enforcement Review Board is established and shall consist of seven members. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor, two members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and two members shall be appointed by

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the Speaker of the House of Representatives. A chairperson shall be selected by a majority vote of the members. All matters before the board shall be determined by a majority vote of qualified board members. Members shall be appointed for terms of two years and shall continue to hold such position until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. A member may be reappointed to an additional term. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the appropriate appointing party shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (c) The board shall be attached to the Department of Audits and Accounting for administrative purposes. The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with the investigation and review of complaints from funds of the board appropriated to the Department of Audits and Accounting for such purposes. (d) The Immigration Enforcement Review Board shall have the following duties:
(1) To conduct a review or investigation of any complaint properly filed with the board; (2) To take such remedial action deemed appropriate in response to complaints filed with the board, including holding hearings and considering evidence; (3) To make and adopt rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this Code section; and (4) To subpoena relevant documents and witnesses and to place witnesses under oath for the provision of testimony in matters before the board. (e) The board shall have the authority to investigate and review any complaint with respect to all actions of a public agency or employee alleged to have violated or failed to properly enforce the provisions of Code Section 13-10-91, 36-80-23, or 50-36-1 with which such public agency or employee was required to comply. Complaints may be received from any legal resident of this state as defined by Code Section 40-2-1 who is also a legally registered voter. The method and grounds for filing a complaint shall be posted on the Department of Audits and Accounting's website. (f) The board shall meet at a minimum of once every three months and shall send a notice to all interested parties of the places and times of its meetings. The board shall issue a written report of its findings in all complaints which shall include such evaluations, judgments, and recommendations as it deems appropriate. (g) The initial review or hearing may, as determined by the board, be conducted by the full board or by one or more board members. Such review panel or members shall make findings and issue an initial decision. The initial decision shall be served upon the complaining party and the applicable public agency or employee that is the subject of a complaint within 60 calendar days. If the findings are adverse to the public agency or employee, or both, such party shall have 30 days to take the necessary remedial action, if any, and show cause why sanctions should not be imposed. (h) In the event that the remedial action does not occur to the satisfaction of the review panel or members, the reviewing panel or members shall make a recommendation specifying an appropriate sanction. Sanctions may include revocation of qualified local

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government status, loss of state appropriated funds, and a monetary fine of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00. Sanctions shall only be imposed against an individual employee or official where there is a finding supported by a preponderance of the evidence that such individual knowingly and willfully violated or failed to abide by the provisions of Code Section 13-10-91, 36-80-23, or 50-36-1. (i) The initial decision or recommendation for sanctions, or both, shall be served upon the complaining party and the applicable public agency or employee that is the subject of a complaint. Where an initial decision is made by fewer than the entire board, the decision may be appealed to the full board. Appeals shall be filed with the board not later than 30 days following the recommendation for sanctions, or 30 days following the initial decision, if no adverse findings were made. Appeals may be made by the complainant or sanctioned public agency or employee. The full board shall by majority vote affirm, overturn, or modify the initial decision. The board may conduct a further hearing on the matter, or make a final decision based on the record from any previously held hearing by the original reviewing panel or members, or determine that no action is necessary based on the information before the board. Where the initial decision or recommendation is made by the full board, such decision shall be the final decision of the board following 30 days after service on the public agency or employee, unless further action is taken by the board prior to the expiration of the 30 day period. (j) When a public agency or employee fails to take the specified remedial action, the Attorney General shall be authorized to bring a civil mandamus action against such public agency or employee to enforce compliance with applicable law and the sanctions recommended by the board. Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit the Attorney General from seeking any other remedy available by law."
SECTION 21. (a) If any provision or part of any provision of this Act or the application of the same is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Act or any other part of this Act than can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Act are severable. (b) The terms of this Act regarding immigration shall be construed to have the meanings consistent with such terms under federal immigration law. (c) The provisions of this Act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws governing immigration and civil rights.
SECTION 22. Section 17 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012. The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the sections of this Act shall apply to offenses and violations occurring on or after their respective effective dates.
SECTION 23. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senator Hamrick of the 30th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 87 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House Amendment to the As Passed Senate version of HB 87 (AM 35 0260) by inserting after "Board;" on line 37 the following: to establish a study on the impact of immigration reform on Georgia's agricultural industry within the Department of Agriculture;
By deleting "of a witness with knowledge"on line 391.
By deleting lines 538 through 609 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 12.
Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, is amended by revising Code Section 36-606, relating to issuance of local business licenses and evidence of state licensure, as follows:
"36-60-6. (a) Every private employer with more than ten employees shall register with and utilize the federal work authorization program, as defined by Code Section 13-10-90. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on January 1, 2012, as to employers with 500 or more employees, on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees but fewer than 500 employees, and on July 1, 2013, as to employers with more than ten employees but fewer than 100 employees. (b) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'employee' shall have the same meaning as set forth in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 48-13-5, provided that such person is also employed to work not less than 35 hours per week. (a)(c) Before any county or municipal corporation issues a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person engaged in a profession or business required to be licensed by the state under Title 43, the person must shall provide evidence of such licensure to the appropriate agency of the county or municipal corporation that issues business licenses. No business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall be issued to any person subject to licensure under Title 43 without evidence of such licensure being presented. (d) Before any county or municipal corporation issues or renews a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person, the person shall provide evidence that he or she is authorized to use the federal work authorization program or evidence that the provisions of this Code section do not apply. Evidence of such use shall be in the form of an affidavit as provided by the Attorney General in subsection (f) of this Code section attesting that he or she utilizes the federal work authorization program in accordance with federal regulations or that he or she employs fewer than 11 employees or otherwise does not fall within the requirements of this Code section. Whether an employer is exempt from using the

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federal work authorization program as required by this Code section shall be determined by the number of employees employed by such employer on January 1 of the year during which the affidavit is submitted. The affidavit shall include the person's federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number and the date of authority for use. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on January 1, 2012, as to employers with 500 or more employees, on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees but fewer than 500 employees, and on July 1, 2013, as to employers with more than ten employees but fewer than 100 employees. (e) Beginning December 31, 2012, and annually thereafter, any county or municipal corporation issuing or renewing a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall provide to the Department of Audits and Accounts a report demonstrating that such county or municipality is acting in compliance with the provisions of this Code section. This annual report shall identify each license or certificate issued by the agency in the preceding 12 months and include the name of the person and business issued a license or other document and his or her federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number as provided in the affidavit submitted at the time of application. Subject to funding, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall annually conduct an audit of no fewer than 20 percent of such reporting agencies. (f) In order to assist private businesses and counties and municipal corporations in complying with the provisions of this Code section, the Attorney General shall provide a standardized form affidavit which may be used as acceptable evidence demonstrating use of the federal employment eligibility verification system or that the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section do not apply to the applicant. The form affidavit shall be posted by the Attorney General on the Department of Law's official website no later than January 1, 2012. (g) Once an applicant for a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business has submitted an affidavit with a federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, he or she shall not be authorized to submit a renewal application using a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, unless accompanied by a sworn document explaining the reason such applicant obtained a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number. (b)(h) Any person presenting false or misleading evidence of such state licensure shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any government official or employee knowingly acting in violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that any person who knowingly submits a false or misleading affidavit pursuant to this Code section shall be guilty of submitting a false document in violation of Code Section 1610-20. It shall be a defense to a violation of this Code section that such person acted in good faith and made a reasonable attempt to comply with the requirements of this Code section. (i) Documents required by this Code section may be submitted electronically, provided the submission complies with Chapter 12 of Title 10.

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(j) The Attorney General shall be authorized to conduct an investigation and bring any criminal or civil action he or she deems necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code section. The Attorney General shall provide an employer who is found to have committed a good faith violation of this Code section 30 days to demonstrate to the Attorney General that such employer has come into compliance with this Code section. During the course of any investigation of violations of this Code section, the Attorney General shall also investigate potential violations of Code Section 16-9-121.1 by employees that may have led to violations of this Code section."
By inserting between lines 867 and 868 the following: SECTION 20.1.
WHEREAS, Georgia's agricultural industry is a vital pillar for this state's economy and essential to the quality of life enjoyed by all Georgians; and
WHEREAS, understanding the impact of immigration reform measures on Georgia's important agricultural industry is a fundamental key to the implementation of immigration reform in a manner that is in the best interests of this state; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly recognizes that the federal guest worker program, designated the H-2A visa program, for temporary and seasonal agriculture immigrant workers is administratively cumbersome and flawed; and
WHEREAS, both Georgia and federal law fail to address many of the legal, economic, and security aspects of immigration issues facing our state and especially our agricultural industry; and
WHEREAS, these issues of great importance to the economy and of this state have not before received extensive study by the Georgia General Assembly and merit such detailed and specialized consideration at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Agriculture is directed to conduct a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any actions or legislation that the department deems necessary or appropriate. The Department of Agriculture shall consider the current and future impact of immigration on the state agricultural industry. The department shall work in conjunction with and collect expert testimony and information from the United States Department of Agriculture, the Department of Justice, and other state governments. The department shall specifically address the need for reform of the federal H-2A program and provide recommendations for such federal reform. In addition, the department shall recommend changes needed in Georgia to provide for improvements in the H-2A

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process, identify where such action may be taken by the state, and provide a report evaluating the legal and economic feasibility of implementing a state guest worker program. The department 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 Department of Agriculture shall make a final written report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives not later than January 1, 2012. Provided that the provisions of this Act have been complied with, the department shall not have any further obligation to continue such study on or after January 1, 2012.

Senator Rogers of the 21st offered the following amendment to the Senate amendment:

Amend AM 35 0271 amendment to HB 87

by striking "person's" on line 39 and replace with "employer's"

On the adoption of the Rogers amendment to the Senate amendment, Senator Fort of the 39th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown N Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans N Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 32, nays 23, and the Rogers amendment to the Senate amendment was adopted.

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Senators Carter of the 42nd and Stoner of the 6th offered the following amendment to the Senate amendment:
Amend the Senate amendment AM 35 0271 to HB 87
by adding after line 26: by adding after line 312: "(3) `another criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of a county or municipal law, regulation or ordinance"
by adding after line 348: "(3) `another criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of a county or municipal law, regulation or ordinance."
by adding on line 373 after the word "another", the word "felony"

Pursuant to Senate Rule 7-1.10(c)(2) the Carter, Stoner amendment to the Senate amendment was moot.

On the motion to agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute as amended, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 87 as amended by the Senate.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 500. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its amendment to HB 500.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its amendment to HB 500.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Tolleson of the 20th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its amendment to HB 274 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.
The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Tolleson of the 20th, Bulloch of the 11th and Grant of the 25th.

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

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HB 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 117.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 117.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House substitute to SB 140 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.
The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Balfour of the 9th, Mullis of the 53rd and Chance of the 16th.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 322. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax

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on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Balfour of the 9th moved that the Senate recede from its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 322.

Senator Fort of the 39th objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler
Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert
Crosby N Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 7; the motion prevailed, and the Senate receded from its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 322.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bills of the House:

HB 238.

By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Willard of the 49th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents,

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HB 421. HB 457. HB 503.

so as to change certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council; to change certain provisions relating to the director and the director's responsibilities; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Manning of the 32nd and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench trial for competency proceedings; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to amend the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights" so as to change provisions relating to victim notification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th and Randall of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Carter of the 175th and Golick of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual

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offenses and victim compensation, respectively, so as to provide for funding of certain medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bills of the House:

HB 46.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th, Lane of the 167th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence, so as to repeal the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act" and to replace such Act with the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 415.

By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position in amending the following Bill of the Senate:

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SB 251.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bills of the House:

HB 112.

By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 269.

By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of

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Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
At 6:05 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease until 7:15 p.m.
At 7:15 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.
The following communication was received by the Secretary:
MINORITY REPORT
Senate consideration of Amendments 1 and 1A to House Bill 87 was contrary to the Rules of the Georgia State Senate.
On Tuesday, April 12, 2011, the Senate amended House Bill 87 and sent the Senate Substitute to the House of Representatives. The applicable procedural rule for subsequent consideration is Senate Rules 7-1.10 which provides in relevant parts:
(a) The questions which arise before the Senate respecting actions taken by the House are, in order of precedence:
1st- A motion to agree to the House amendment as amended by the Senate. This motion shall be considered to be out of order if the bill or resolution has been engrossed by the Senate pursuant to 6-9.1.
2nd- A motion to agree to the House amendment. 3rd- A motion to disagree with the House amendment. 4th- A motion to recede from the Senate's amendment or disagreement to the House amendment. 5th- A motion to insist on the Senate's amendment or disagreement to the House amendment. 6th- A motion to adhere to the Senate's amendment or disagreement to the House amendment and appoint a committee of conference. ...
(c) When the Senate passes a bill or resolution and sends it to the House, parliamentary procedures that extend the amendment process possibilities include:
(1) The House amends the bill or resolution and returns it to the Senate (first degree amendment).
(2) The Senate then may offer an amendment (which itself is amendable one time and in this case Rule 7-1.5 shall not apply) to amend the amendment adopted by the House, unless the bill or resolution had been engrossed in the Senate, and return the bill or resolution to the House (second degree amendment).

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Amendments 1 and 1A to the House action on HB 87 were not amendments to House amendments to the Bill (which are contemplated by the Rules). Rather, the Amendments were an unpermitted second round of Senate amendments to the House Bill. Accordingly, consideration of these Amendments was out of order and certainly lower order of precedent than a Motion to Disagree with the House Amendments to the Senate Substitute to HB 87.

/s/ Senator Valencia Seay /s/ Senator Steve Thompson

District 34 District 33

4/14/11

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 623. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Murphy of the 27th, Fort of the 39th, Harbison of the 15th and Hamrick of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Mary Whiting on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

SR 624. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION commending Tony Smith; and for other purposes.

SR 625. By Senator Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Margaret "Peggy" Harper; and for other purposes.

SR 626. By Senator Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Roland J. Knobel, Jr.; and for other purposes.

SR 627. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Health to implement a public information campaign about folic acid consumption; and for other purposes.

SR 628. By Senator Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Charles E. Wright; and for other purposes.

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SR 629. By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Rogers of the 21st, Thompson of the 33rd, Hill of the 32nd and Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program; and for other purposes.
SR 630. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th and Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Esai Ambo; and for other purposes.
SR 631. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th and Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending His Excellency Dr. Jean Ping; and for other purposes.
SR 632. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th and James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Nile Valley Civilization Conference II; and for other purposes.
SR 633. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the grand opening of Fairfield Baptist Church's new sanctuary; and for other purposes.
SR 634. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten; and for other purposes.
SR 635. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 636. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Jake Trower, Camden County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 637. By Senator Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John "Doc" Bradley, Sr.; and for other purposes.

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SR 638. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Shafer of the 48th, Gooch of the 51st and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate On and Off Premise Signs Study Committee; and for other purposes.
SR 639. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wit Carson; and for other purposes.
SR 640. By Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Anna Dillard on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
SR 641. By Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conyers City Councilman Cleveland Stroud; and for other purposes.

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 recommendation:
HB 591 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Miller of the 49th District, Chairman

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 423.

By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 34th, Hembree of the 67th, Murphy of the 120th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions

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relative to unfair trade practices, so as to provide that certain acts by residential contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Resolution of the House:

HR 507. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Carl Hamrick and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd assumed the Chair.

Senator Jackson of the 24th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

SENATE SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

April 14, 2011 Fortieth Legislative Day

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

HB 591

Goggans of the 7th CITY OF WAYCROSS

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to provide that citizens of the City of Waycross shall have the right to address or speak to the city commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the city commission at meetings of the city commission by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the city commissioners; to provide for related matters; 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 local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Fort Y Ginn Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Murphy Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Thompson, S (PRS) Y Tippins Tolleson Y Unterman 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.

The President resumed the Chair.

Senator Hill of the 4th asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 3-1.2(a) to first read and assign to committee SB 291. There was no objection.

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

SB 291. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to change the funding source for Georgia's Pre-K Program; to provide for student enrollment counts for children

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in Georgia's Pre-K Program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education and Youth Committee.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 189. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the form of government of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; to revise, restate, and modernize certain provisions of said Act; to revise certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the mayor; to revise certain provisions related to vetoes; to provide for the office of city administrator and establish powers and duties of said position; to provide for related matters; to provide 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 providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the form of government of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; to revise, restate, and modernize certain provisions of said Act; to revise certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the mayor; to revise certain provisions related to vetoes; to provide for the office of city administrator and establish powers and duties of said position; to provide for public meetings; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; to provide for two referenda; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART A SECTION 1A.
An Act providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, is amended by striking Sections 3.21, 3.22, 3.23 and inserting in lieu thereof new Sections 3.21, 3.22, 3.23 and by adding a new Section 4.16 to read as follows:

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"SECTION 3.21. Chief executive officer; delegation of powers.
The mayor shall be the chief executive of this city, a member of and the presiding officer of the city council, and responsible for the efficient and orderly administration of the city's affairs as expressly provided by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and in this charter. The mayor shall have the authority to delegate any one or more executive powers to the mayor pro tempore or city administrator.
SECTION 3.22. Powers and duties of mayor.
As the chief executive of this city, the mayor shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) See that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed; (2) Preside at all meetings of city council; (3) Be the head of the city to accept service of process on behalf of the city; (4) Represent the city for ceremonial purposes; (5) Appoint members of committees formed by the city council as well as the chairpersons and officers of said committees; (6) Exercise supervision over the city administrator and in the event of a disagreement about the scope of the mayor's power provided in this section, the city administrator shall act in conformance with the instructions of the mayor and the matter shall be expeditiously brought before the council for a final determination; (7) Require the city administrator to submit written reports on a quarterly basis not to exceed four per year unless otherwise authorized by the council; (8) Require the city administrator to meet with the mayor at a time and place designated for consultation and advice upon the affairs of the city; (9) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or general law, make recommendations to the council regarding the appointment of department heads by nominating at least two qualified candidates for any open department head position. In the event the council rejects all recommendations, the mayor shall interview and shall make additional recommendations to the council until the position is filled. So that the responsibilities of the position will be carried out and the business of the city continue uninterrupted, the mayor may nominate and the council may appoint a person to serve as an interim department head for a period of up to 60 days; (10) With the assistance of the city administrator, prepare and submit to the council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget which may be adopted only by ordinance and in accordance with state law; (11) Submit to the council at least every quarter a statement coveting the financial conditions of the city; (12) Call special meetings of the city council as provided for in Section 3.13 of this charter;

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(13) Participate in the discussion of all matters brought before the city council and vote on such matters only in the case of a tie vote; (14) 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 the mayor may deem expedient; (15) Approve or disapprove ordinances and resolutions as provided in Section 3.23 of this charter; (16) Sign as a matter of course all written contracts, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; and (17) Perform such other duties as may be required by general state law and by ordinance or resolution of the city council which are not in conflict with general state law or this charter.
SECTION 3.23. Submission of ordinances and resolutions to the mayor; veto power.
(a) Presentment after adoption. Every ordinance and resolution adopted by the city council shall be presented by the city clerk to the mayor within three days after its adoption. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, all powers, duties, and actions applicable to ordinances under this section are also applicable to any action or resolution of the city council to acquire real property on behalf of the city. (b) Ordinances and resolutions generally. Within ten days after the adoption of an ordinance or resolution, the mayor shall return the ordinance or resolution to the city clerk with or without his or her approval and signature or with his or her disapproval. If the ordinance or resolution has been approved by the mayor, it shall become law upon its return to the city clerk or in accordance with the effective date specified in the ordinance or resolution. If the ordinance or resolution is returned to the clerk neither approved nor disapproved or is not returned to the clerk at all within ten days after adoption it shall become law on the eleventh day after its adoption by the city council. If the ordinance or resolution is disapproved, the mayor shall submit to the city council through the city clerk a written statement of the reasons for the veto at the same time that the or resolution ordinance or resolution is returned to the clerk. The failure to provide a written statement of the reasons for the veto will not invalidate the veto. The city clerk shall record upon the ordinance or resolution the date of its delivery to and receipt from the mayor. (c) Resolutions regarding acquisition of property. As a narrow exception to the general proposition that resolutions are not subject to mayoral veto, resolutions regarding acquisition of property shall be subject to the following procedure: within ten days after the adoption of a resolution regarding the acquisition of property, the mayor shall return the resolution to the city clerk with or without his or her approval and signature or with his or her disapproval. If the resolution has been approved by the mayor, it shall become law upon its return to the city clerk or in accordance with the effective date

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specified in the resolution. If the resolution is returned to the clerk neither approved nor disapproved or is not returned to the clerk at all within ten days after adoption it shall become law on the eleventh day after its adoption by the city council. If the resolution is disapproved, the mayor shall submit to the city council through the city clerk a written statement of the reasons for the veto at the same time that the resolution is returned to the clerk. The city clerk shall record upon the resolution the date of its delivery to and receipt from the mayor. (d) Override of veto: generally. Ordinances and resolutions vetoed by the mayor shall be presented by the city clerk to the city council at its next regular meeting along with the mayor's written basis for said veto within the time set forth above and, except as otherwise provided in this section, should the city council override the veto of the ordinance with five or more councilmembers voting in favor thereof, it shall become law. The mayor shall not be counted as or considered a member of the city council for the purpose of any veto override vote. No subsequent veto shall be permitted. (e) Override of veto: ordinances and resolutions regarding acquisition of property. Any ordinance or resolution regarding the acquisition of real property shall require the affirmative vote of all five councilmembers to override the mayor's veto. The mayor shall not be counted as or considered a member of the city council for the purpose of any veto override vote. No subsequent veto shall be permitted. (f) Items of appropriation. The mayor may disapprove or reduce any item or items of appropriation in any ordinance or resolution. The approved part or parts of any ordinance or resolution making appropriations shall become law, and the part or parts disapproved shall not become law unless subsequently passed by the city council over the mayor's veto as provided in this section. The reduced part or parts shall be presented to the city council as though disapproved and shall not become law unless overridden by the council voting with at least five members of the council voting in favor to override. The mayor shall not be counted as or considered a member of the city council for the purpose of any veto override vote. (g) Required presence of councilmembers. In the event the minimum number of councilmembers necessary to override a veto are not present as required above, the matter shall continue to be noticed and shall be voted upon at the next general meeting where a minimum number of councilmembers are present."
"SECTION 4.16. City administrator.
(a) Within 60 days of a vacancy in the position of city administrator, the mayor shall recommend to the council at least two qualified candidates for the position of city administrator. In the event the council rejects the mayor's recommended candidates, the mayor shall have an additional 15 days to interview qualified candidates and make additional recommendations to the council. The council may accept or reject the mayor's additional recommended candidates. (b) The council shall employ a city administrator pursuant to a written contract and

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shall fix the city administrator's compensation therein. Said administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and city council. The city administrator shall be employed without regard to political beliefs and solely on the basis of said individual's executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to his or her educational background and actual experience in, and knowledge of, the duties of office as hereinafter prescribed. (c) Powers and duties of city administrator. The city administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The administrator 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 city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the administrator's charge by or under this charter. As the chief administrative officer, the administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Assist the mayor as needed with preparation of the annual operating budget and capital budget to be presented to the city council; (2) Act as a liaison between the mayor and city council and the public by responding to inquiries and resolving conflicts; (3) Represent the mayor and city council at various meetings and social functions as directed; (4) Develop materials for meetings of the city council; attend all council meetings, unless excused there from; attend committee meetings when requested; make recommendations to the city council as needed; and implement decisions made by the council. The city administrator shall be given notice of all regular and special meetings of the council; (5) Administer policies and programs as approved by the city council by directing departments in the procedures necessary for implementation; (6) Supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment after soliciting bids from qualified contractors, which are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the city services, for amounts up to and including $10,000.00 for which funds are provided in the budget; receive written bids from at least three qualified contractors for purchases or contracts in excess of $10,000.00; and present all bids to the mayor and council; (7) Keep the council advised of the financial and administrative affairs affecting the city; prepare progress reports; submit to the city council and the mayor and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year; and make such recommendations as may be deemed desirable; (8) Develop short-term and long-term plans for city operations and act as city's principal liaison on economic development activities; (9) Recommend to the governing body from time to time adoption of such measures as may be deemed necessary or expedient for the health, safety, or welfare of the community or for the improvement of administrative services; (10) Investigate the affairs of the city or any department or division thereof; investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the

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government of the city and with regard to services maintained by the public utilities in the city; and see that all franchises, permits, and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed; (11) Provide reports and information to the media as requested and upon approval of the mayor; (12) Supervise all department heads and city employees; (13) Execute documents on behalf of the mayor where so authorized in a written document describing the authority granted and executed by the mayor; (14) Appoint and employ all necessary employees of the city, provided that excepted from the power of this appointment and employment are those officers and employees who, by this charter, are appointed or elected by the mayor or city council; (15) Direct and supervise all department heads and city employees and the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law; (16) Make recommendations to the mayor and city council regarding qualified candidates to fill open positions within the city; (17) Exercise supervision and control of all departments and all divisions created in this charter or that hereafter may be created by the council except as otherwise provided in this charter or general law; (18) Suspend with or without pay for up to 30 days in accordance with the city's personnel policy and general law, where applicable, any city employee serving under the supervision of the city administrator; (19) Remove employees below the level of a department head in accordance with the city's personnel policy and general law, without the consent of the city council and without assigning any reason therefor; (20) Recommend the suspension, termination, or other reprimand of a department head nominated by the mayor and appointed by the city council, which the city administrator must present to the mayor within two business days thereof in writing; and, absent a written objection from the mayor within five calendar days of the notice of same to the mayor from the city administrator, said personnel action shall be imposed; (21) Make such other reports as the mayor or city council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to the administrator's direction and supervision; and (22) Perform other such duties as may be required by the mayor and council which are specified in this charter or as may be required by the city council and which are not inconsistent with the city charter, laws, ordinances, or resolutions. (d) Council interference with administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations made pursuant to this charter, the mayor, city council, and individual members of city council shall deal with city employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city administrator solely through the city administrator. Neither the mayor nor any individual councilmember shall give orders to any such employee, either publicly or privately. In the event of an emergency arising at the time of the

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death, incapacity, or unavailability of the city administrator, the following persons in this order of succession may direct city employees, may authorize expenditures, execute expenditure documents, and execute checks and may perform necessary functions and exercise necessary powers: mayor and then mayor pro tempore. For purposes of this subsection, 'unavailability' in general means that it is not possible for city employees responding to the emergency to contact and receive a response from the city administrator or enumerated successor by telephone or electronic means for a consecutive period of four hours or greater, or that the city administrator or enumerated successor is incapable of responding for a consecutive period of four hours or greater. Additionally, if an emergency occurs which needs immediate attention and the mayor has attempted to contact the city administrator by telephone and electronic means but has been unsuccessful in establishing contact and thereafter the mayor consults with the department head in charge of the department which the mayor believes is most appropriate to respond to the emergency, then, based on the succession rules stated above, the mayor may exercise the aforementioned duties necessary to respond to such emergency until the city administrator becomes available and able to perform the duties required for such emergency."

SECTION 2A. The city council shall conduct public meetings for the purpose of explaining and discussing the changes to city government wrought by this part of this Act and to receive comments and answer questions from the public. At least one such public meeting shall be held in the months of August, September, and October of 2011 and shall be attended by the mayor, the city council, and the city attorney. Notice of such meeting shall be published at least once in the official organ of Henry County and shall be posted on the city website. In addition, the city council shall cause signs to be posted in public places including, without limitation, the city hall, giving notice of the time, place, and purpose of such meetings.

SECTION 3A. The election superintendent of the City of Stockbridge shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting Part A of this Act to the electors of the City of Stockbridge for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2011, 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 Henry County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall an act be approved to change the City of Stockbridge's charter to a 'Weak Mayor,' and provide for a 'City Administrator' approved by the City Council and for other purposes?"

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persons desiring to vote for rejection of Part A of this Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of Part A of this Act, Section 1A of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2012. If Part A of this Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1A of this Act shall not become effective and Part A of 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 the City of Stockbridge. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

PART B SECTION 1B.

It is the intent of the General Assembly to determine the wishes of the citizens of the City of Stockbridge with regard to reforming the city government so as to provide for a mayor and six councilmembers, with the mayor and two councilmembers elected from the city at large and four councilmembers elected from designated council districts.

SECTION 2B. The city council shall conduct public meetings for the purpose of examining and discussing the will of the citizens concerning changing the city government as suggested in Section 1B of this Act and to receive comments and answer questions from the public. At least one such public meeting shall be held in the months of August, September, and October of 2011 and shall be attended by the mayor, the city council, and the city attorney. Notice of such meeting shall be published at least once in the official organ of Henry County and shall be posted on the city website. In addition, the city council shall cause signs to be posted in public places including, without limitation, the city hall, giving notice of the time, place, and purpose of such meetings.

SECTION 3B. The election superintendent of the City of Stockbridge shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting Part B of this Act to the electors of the City of Stockbridge for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2011, 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 Henry County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall an act be approved to Change the City of Stockbridge's Charter to allow for clearly defined dedicated districts for accountable city council representation?"

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Assembly shall take the results of such referendum into consideration when considering amending the city charter through local legislation. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Stockbridge. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
PART C SECTION 1C.
It is the intent of the General Assembly that nothing in this Act shall be construed so as to amend the city charter except as expressly provided in Part A of this Act including, without limitation, the provisions of subsection (e) of Section 3.23 requiring the vote of all elected councilmembers to override a mayor's veto. The General Assembly expresses confidence that the governing authority of the City of Stockbridge is aware of the prohibition imposed by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-35-6 of the O.C.G.A. against any local ordinance affecting the composition and form of the municipal governing authority.
SECTION 2C. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Jones of the 10th asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House substitute to SB 189.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House substitute to SB 189.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 133. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Rogers of the 26th, Rynders of the 152nd, Weldon of the 3rd, Knight of the 126th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Heath of the 31st asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 133.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 133.
Senator Rogers of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Chance of the 16th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Chance was excused.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 121. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; 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 Code Section 12-2-24, Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-113, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to amend Code Section 12-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers, meetings, quorum, compensation of members of the Board of Natural Resources, and reimbursement of members for expenses, so as to provide for travel expense reimbursement for members of the Board of Natural Resources; 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 12-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers, meetings, quorum, compensation of members of the Board of Natural Resources, and reimbursement of members for expenses, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The members, including the chairman chairperson, shall each receive the per diem prescribed in Code Section 45-7-21 for each day of actual attendance at official meetings of the board, or any committee thereof, and; shall be reimbursed for travel expenses, lodging, meals, and transportation at the legal mileage rate when traveling in

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the service of the board by personal vehicle, and in addition to mileage shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by reason of tolls and parking fees; and shall be reimbursed for actual costs of travel by public carrier same rates established in the travel regulations for state employees. The members, including the chairman chairperson, while on committee assignment approved in advance by the chairperson, shall receive $25.00 per diem; actual cost of expenses, including meals, lodging, and transportation; and 10 per mile for transportation by private means to the place of service and home by the nearest practicable route the same per diem and reimbursement of travel expenses as those authorized for attendance at meetings. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, the total per diem compensation paid in any year to any member of the board shall not exceed $1,200.00 $3,000.00. Such per diem and actual expense shall be paid from funds of the department."
SECTION 2. Code Section 12-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) The Board of Natural Resources may make such rules and regulations as it may deem advisable to govern the work of the department and the duties of its employees under this title. (2) Without limiting paragraph (1) of this subsection, the board may establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure to refund fees collected in error or overpayment or to which the department or state is not otherwise entitled."
SECTION 3. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporation commissioner, is amended by revising Code Section 14-5-21, relating to fees and reports, as follows:
"14-5-21. All fees collected by the Secretary of State shall be paid into the state treasury for the use of the state, and the Secretary of State shall include in his or her annual reports a full statement of all fees collected or received under Chapters 2 through 5 of this title and the disposition thereof. The Secretary of State shall be authorized to establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure by which his or her office shall refund fees collected in error or overpayment or to which the state is otherwise not entitled."
SECTION 4. Code Section 27-1-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
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including all license fees and other income (except that income provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section), shall be paid into the general funds of the state treasury; and each year at least such amount shall be appropriated to the department. The board shall be authorized to establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure to refund fees collected in error or overpayment or to which the department or state is otherwise not entitled."
SECTION 5. Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to numbering of watercraft vessels, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(o) The board shall be authorized to establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure to refund fees collected pursuant to this chapter which were collected in error or overpayment or to which the department or state is otherwise not entitled."
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Miller of the 49th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 121 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House substitute to SB 121 (LC 28 5723S) by adding immediately after "To" on line 1 the following: make certain changes relating to the powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Natural Resources; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned facilities, so as to provide that the Department of Natural Resources and any county or municipality operating a public golf course shall be authorized to provide for the sale of wine and distilled spirits at such golf course under certain circumstances; to
By inserting between lines 12 and 13 the following: SECTION 0.5.
Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned facilities, is amended by revising Code Section 38-2, relating to the sale of malt beverages at public golf courses operated by counties and municipalities, as follows:
"3-8-2. Any The Department of Natural Resources or any county or municipality operating a public golf course and offering food or drink for retail sale as an incident to the operation of the golf course may at its discretion sell at retail malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits by the drink as an incident to the operation of the golf course upon obtaining a retail consumption license."

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 121 as amended by the Senate.

The President recognized His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal. Governor Nathan Deal addressed the Senate briefly.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 33. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its amendment to the House substitute to SB 33 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.

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The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Hill of the 4th, Shafer of the 48th and McKoon of the 29th.
The following messages were 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 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Crawford of the 16th, Channell of the 116th, and O`Neal of the 146th.
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 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Martin of the 47th, Cheokas of the 134th, and Smyre of the 132nd.
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

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SB 223.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following Bill of the House:

HB 500. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Pruett of the 144th, Lindsey of the 54th, and Fludd of the 66th.

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

SR 68.

By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; and for other purposes.

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Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bills of the House:

HB 101.

By Representatives McKillip of the 115th and Holt of the 112th:
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 provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 413.

By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Rogers of the 26th, Hembree of the 67th, Maxwell of the 17th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line producers; to change applicability provisions; to provide for related matters; 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 325.

By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Casas of the 103rd and Dutton of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 79. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; 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 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 members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain requirements as to the composition and election of county boards of education in counties in which there is a homestead option sales and use tax and a county sales and use tax for educational purposes; to authorize the Governor to remove members of a local board of education if the local school system has not reattained full accreditation status within a certain amount of time; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission of certain provisions of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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. Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-52, relating to terms of office of members of local boards of education, as follows:
"20-2-52. (a) Members Effective January 1, 2012, members of local boards of education shall be elected for terms of not less than four years, provided that longer terms of office may be unless their terms are otherwise provided by local Act or constitutional amendment.
(b)(1) Each local board of education shall have no more than seven members as provided by local Act.

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(2) This subsection shall not apply to a local board of education whose board size exceeds seven members as provided by local constitutional amendment or federal court order or pursuant to a local law in effect prior to July 1, 2010; provided, however, that if the local law of any such local board of education is amended to revise the number of members on such board, paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply. (c) Members of local boards of education in office on July 1, 2011, who are serving terms of office of less than four years shall serve until December 31, 2012, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Members elected in 2011 shall serve until December 31, 2014, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Successors to all such members shall be elected to serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (d) The General Assembly, by local law, may provide for staggered terms of office and term limits for such offices. On and after January 1, 2015, the General Assembly by local law may provide for terms of less than four years for members of local boards of education."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-52.1. (a) On and after January 1, 2013, in counties in which there is being collected a homestead option sales and use tax pursuant to Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 and a county sales and use tax for educational purposes pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 and the county board of education consists of more than seven members, such county boards of education shall comply with this Code section. Such county boards of education shall consist of seven members elected from single-member districts of approximately equal population. The number of members may be reduced to less than seven members by local legislation, but such members shall be elected from single-member districts of approximately equal population. (b) Unless otherwise provided by local law, such county boards of education shall select from among their membership a chairperson and vice chairperson at the first meeting of each odd-numbered year. (c) Unless otherwise provided by local law, such county boards of education shall serve staggered, four-year terms of office."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-73, relating to removal of local board members under certain circumstances, as follows:
"20-2-73. (a)(1) Notwithstanding Code Section 20-2-54.1 or any other provisions of law to the contrary, if a local school system or school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation for school board governance related reasons by one or more accrediting agencies included in subparagraph (6.1)(A) of

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paragraph (6.1) of Code Section 20-3-519, the State Board of Education shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days nor more than 30 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay. If the State Board of Education makes such recommendation, the Governor may, in his or her discretion, suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay and, in consultation with the State Board of Education, appoint temporary replacement members who shall be otherwise qualified to serve as members of such board. (2) Notwithstanding Code Section 20-2-54.1 or any other provisions of law to the contrary, if a local school system or school has been placed on, as of the effective date of this paragraph, the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation for school board governance related reasons by one or more accrediting agencies included in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6.1) of Code Section 20-3-519 and does not reattain full accreditation status by July 1, 2011, the State Board of Education shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days nor more than 30 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all members of the local board of education with pay. If the State Board of Education makes such recommendation, the Governor may, in his or her discretion, suspend all members of the local board of education with pay and, in consultation with the State Board of Education, appoint temporary replacement members who shall be otherwise qualified to serve as members of such board. (b) Any local board of education member suspended under this Code section may petition the Governor for reinstatement no earlier than 30 days following suspension and no later than 60 days following suspension. In the event that a suspended member does not petition for reinstatement within the allotted time period, his or her suspension shall be converted into permanent removal, and the temporary replacement member shall become a permanent member and serve out the remainder of the term of the removed member. (c) Upon petition for reinstatement by a suspended local board of education member, the Governor or his or her designated agent shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of receiving evidence relative to whether the local board of education member's continued service on the local board of education is more likely than not to improve the ability of the local school system or school to retain or reattain its accreditation. The appealing member shall be given at least 30 days' notice prior to such hearing. Such hearing shall be held not later than 90 days after the petition is filed and in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' except that the individual conducting the hearing shall have the power to call witnesses and request documents on his or her own initiative. For purposes of said chapter and any hearing conducted pursuant to this Code section, the Governor shall be considered the 'agency' agency, and the Attorney General or his or her designee shall represent the interests of the Governor in the hearing. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the local board of education member's continued service on the local board of education improves the ability of the local school system or school to retain or reattain its accreditation, the

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member shall be immediately reinstated; otherwise, the member shall be permanently removed, and the temporary replacement member shall become a permanent member and serve out the remainder of the term of the removed member or until the next general election which is at least six months after the member was permanently removed, whichever is sooner. Judicial review of any such decision shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. (d) Paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this This Code section shall apply only to a local school system or school which is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation on or after July 1, 2010 the effective date of this subsection. (e) This Code section shall apply only to all local board of education members, regardless of when they were elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2010."
SECTION 4. If a local school system or school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation on or after July 1, 2010, but prior to the effective date of this Act, local board of education members elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2010, but prior to the effective date of this Act shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-2-73 as they existed on the day prior to the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 5. The Attorney General of Georgia shall cause Section 3 of this Act to be submitted for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, and such submission shall be made to the United States Department of Justice or filed with the appropriate court no later than 45 days after the date on which this Act is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval.
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Ramsey of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on SB 79 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.
Senator Carter of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 79.
Senator Jones of the 10th moved the previous question. There was no objection.

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Senator Fort of the 39th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 79 as amended by the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Education substitute to SB 79 (LC 33 4227S) by striking from lines 6 through 10 the following:
to authorize the Governor to remove members of a local board of education if the local school system has not reattained full accreditation status within a certain amount of time; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission of certain provisions of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended;
By striking lines 55 through 124.
By redesignating Sections 6 and 7 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.

Senator Fort of the 39th requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the amendment.
The President ruled the amendment germane.

On the motion to agree to the House substitute to SB 79 as amended, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant Hamrick Harbison
N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones N Ligon E Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer N Sims N Staton N Stone
Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 13, nays 32; the motion lost, and the Senate did not agree to the House substitute to SB 79 as amended by the Senate.

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Senator Jackson of the 2nd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 79 as amended by the following amendment:

Amend the House substitute to SB 79 by replacing line 20 with the following: unless their terms are otherwise provided by local Act or constitutional amendment; provided, however, that after January 1, 2014, the General Assembly may by local Act provide for terms of two years.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Fort N Ginn N Goggans N Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick
Harbison N Heath Y Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones N Ligon E Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Sims N Staton N Stone Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 12, nays 34; the motion lost, and the Senate did not agree to the House substitute to SB 79 as amended by the Senate.

On the motion to agree to the House substitute, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis N Fort Y Ginn
Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk
McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 12; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 79.

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

HB 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its substitute to HB 117 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.

The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Balfour of the 9th, Butterworth of the 50th and Mullis of the 53rd.

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

HB 500. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the

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Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its amendment to HB 500 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.
The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd and Stone of the 23rd.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 19. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to victims of medical identity fraud; 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 Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to revise a definition; to provide for the applicability of certain provisions to certain games and devices; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to revise and add definitions relating to coin operated amusement machines; to provide for fees; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of certain fees as administrative costs; to provide that the commissioner is not authorized to impose any additional fee; to provide an exception from a limitation on the allowable number of such machines at the same location; 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:
SECTION 1. Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-12-20, relating to definitions, as follows:

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"(4) 'Lottery' means any scheme or procedure whereby one or more prizes are distributed by chance among persons who have paid or promised consideration for a chance to win such prize, whether such scheme or procedure is called a pool, lottery, raffle, gift, gift enterprise, sale, policy game, or by some other name. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-12-35, a lottery shall also include the payment of cash or other consideration or the payment for merchandise and the option to participate in or play, even if others can participate or play for free, a no skill game or to participate for cash or noncash prizes by lot or in a finite pool on a computer, mechanical device, or electronic device whereby the player is able to win a cash or noncash prize. A lottery shall also include the organization of chain letter or pyramid clubs as provided in Code Section 16-12-38. A lottery shall not mean a:
(A) Promotional giveaway or contest which conforms with the qualifications of a lawful promotion specified in paragraph (16) of subsection (b) of Code Section 101-393; (B) Scheme whereby a business gives away prizes to persons selected by lot if such prizes are made on the following conditions:
(i) Such prizes are conducted as advertising and promotional undertakings in good faith solely for the purpose of advertising the goods, wares, and merchandise of such business; and (ii) No person to be eligible to receive such prize shall be required to:
(I) Pay any tangible consideration to the operator of such business in the form of money or other property or thing of value; (II) Purchase any goods, wares, merchandise, or anything of value from such business; or (III) Be present or be asked to participate in a seminar, sales presentation, or any other presentation, by whatever name denominated, in order to win such prizes; or (C) Raffle authorized under Code Section 16-12-22.1; or (D) National promotion, contest, or sweepstakes conducted by any corporation or wholly owned subsidiary of such corporation, provided that, at the time of such promotion, contest, or sweepstakes, such corporation: (i) Is registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (ii) Has total assets of not less than $50 million."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-12-35, relating to applicability of part, to read as follows:
"(k) All games and devices subject to this Code section shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17 of Title 48."
SECTION 3. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising paragraphs (2.2) and (2.3) of Code Section 48-17-1, relating to

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definitions relative to coin operated amusement machines, and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.2) 'Class A machine' means a bona fide coin operated amusement machine that is not a Class B machine, does not allow a successful player to carry over points won on one play to a subsequent play or plays, and:
(A) Provides no reward to a successful player; or (B) Rewards a successful player only with free replays or additional time to play; (C) Rewards a successful player with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties in compliance with the provisions of subsection (c) or paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35, and does not reward a successful player with any item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35 or any reward redeemable as an item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35; (D) Rewards a successful player with points, tokens, tickets, or other evidence of winnings that may be exchanged only for items listed in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; or (E) Rewards a successful player with any combination of items listed in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph. (2.3) 'Class B machine' means a bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards a successful player with any combination of items listed in subparagraphs (d)(1)(B) and (d)(1)(C) of Code Section 16-12-35 allows a successful player to accrue points on the machine and carry over points won on one play to a subsequent play or plays in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 and: (A) Rewards a successful player in compliance with the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35; and (B) Does not reward a successful player with any item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35 or any reward redeemable as an item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35." "(3.1) 'Gift certificate' means a document, electronic transmission, coupon, or other medium of exchange, other than currency or a gift card. A gift certificate can be exchanged for noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, or novelties for which applicable sales or use tax may or may not be subtracted, subject to the limitations of subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 16-12-35."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-17-2, relating to license fees regarding coin operated amusement machines, as follows:
"(a) Every owner, except an owner holding a bona fide coin operated amusement machine solely for personal use or resale, who offers others the opportunity to play for a charge, whether directly or indirectly, any bona fide coin operated amusement machine shall pay annual master license fees as follows:
(1) For Class A machines:

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(A) For five or fewer machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $500.00. In the event such owner acquires a sixth or greater number of machines during a calendar year which require a certificate for lawful operation under this chapter so that the total number of machines owned does not exceed 60 machines or more, such owner shall pay an additional master license fee of $1,500.00; (B) For six or more machines but not more than 60 machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $2,000.00. In the event such owner acquires a sixty-first or greater number of machines during a calendar year which require a certificate for lawful operation under this chapter, such owner shall pay an additional master license fee of $1,500.00; or (C) For 61 or more machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $3,500.00; and (2) For any number of Class B machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $5,000.00. The cost of the license shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed $75.00. Upon said payment, the commissioner shall issue a master license certificate to the owner. The master license fee levied by this Code section shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis for the period from July 1 to June 30. The commissioner may establish procedures for master license collection and set due dates for these license payments. No refund or credit of the master license charge levied by this Code section may be allowed to any owner who ceases the operation of bona fide coin operated amusement machines prior to the end of any license or permit period. The fees imposed by this Code section shall not be revenue measures and are imposed pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.1."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a.1) of Code Section 48-17-2, relating to license fees regarding coin operated amusement machines, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) Every business owner or business operator shall pay an annual location license fee for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine offered to the public for play. The annual location license fee shall be $25.00 for each Class A machine and $125.00 for each Class B machine. The annual location license fee levied by this Code section shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis from July 1 to June 30. The location license fee shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain from such fees as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed 12 percent of such fees. Upon payment, the commissioner shall issue a location license certificate that shall state the number of bona fide coin operated amusement machines permitted for each class without further description or identification of specific machines. The

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commissioner may establish procedures for location license fee collection and set due dates for payment of such fees. No refund or credit of the location license fee shall be allowed to any business owner or business operator who ceases to offer bona fide coin operated amusement machines to the public for commercial use prior the end of any license period. The fees imposed by this Code section shall not be revenue measures and are imposed pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.1. (a.2) The commissioner shall not be authorized to impose any fee in addition to those fees set forth in this chapter."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-17-9, relating to payment and collection of annual permit fee, as follows:
"(a) Every owner, except an owner holding a coin operated amusement machine solely for personal use or resale, who offers others the opportunity to play for a charge, whether direct or indirect, any bona fide coin operated amusement machine shall pay an annual permit fee for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine in the amount of $25.00 for each Class A machine and $125.00 for each Class B machine. The fee shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain from such fees as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed 12 percent of such fees. Upon payment, the commissioner shall issue a sticker for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine. The annual fees levied by this chapter shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis for the period from July 1 to June 30. The commissioner may establish procedures for annual collection and set due dates for the fee payments. No refund or credit of the annual fee levied by this chapter shall be allowed to any owner who ceases the exhibition or display of any bona fide coin operated amusement machine prior to the end of any license or permit period. The fees imposed by this Code section shall not be revenue measures and are imposed pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.1."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-17-15, relating to limitations on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from certain coin operated amusement machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, as follows:
"(2) Except as authorized by a local ordinance, no business owner or business operator shall offer more than nine Class B bona fide coin operated amusement machines to the public for play in the same business location; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply: to an
(A) To an amusement or recreational establishment; or (B) If the Class A bona fide coin operated amusement machines meet the following criteria:

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(i) The machines reward the player or players with tickets, tokens, or other noncash representations of value only redeemable for noncash merchandise within one of the operator's licensed premises; (ii) The outcome of the game involves some skill in its operation; (iii) The award of tickets, tokens, or other noncash representations of value is based solely on the player's success in achieving the object of the game or the player's score; (iv) Only merchandise prizes are awarded; (v) The average wholesale value of the prizes awarded in lieu of tickets or tokens for a single play of such a machine does not exceed $5.00; and (vi) The redemption value of each ticket, token, or other noncash representation of value that may be accumulated by a player or players to redeem prizes of greater value does not exceed the cost of a single play of such a machine."

SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to conduct that occurs on and after July 1, 2011. It is not the intention of this Act to abate any prosecution undertaken for conduct occurring under the law in effect prior to such date, and any offense committed before July 1, 2011, shall be prosecuted and punished under the statutes in effect at the time the offense was committed.

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 19.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon Millar
Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 19.

The following Senators were excused as Conferees:

Chance of the 16th

Davis of the 22nd

Stone of the 23rd

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

SB 190. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, symbols, and language, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; 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 Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of regents, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; 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. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of regents, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-3-40. (a) The operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum which was formerly under the control and supervision of the Secretary of State shall as of July 1, 2011, be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The board of regents shall designate one or more persons to carry out any duties formerly carried out by the director of the museum. The transfer shall include real property relating to the museum. (b) The board of regents shall maintain the exhibits for the museum and may prepare and distribute publications concerning the museum's features, prepare semitechnical materials for distribution to the schools of this state, conduct tours of the museum and state capitol, and perform such other duties and functions as are ordinarily exercised in the operation of a museum. (c) The board of regents is authorized to receive, on behalf of the state, any grants, donations, or gifts of money or property for use in the museum. (d) Any funds appropriated for the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90."
SECTION 2. Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, is amended by repealing and reserving Part 1, relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum.
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 45-13-70, relating to the Capitol Art Standards Commission, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission shall be comprised composed of 15 16 members. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom one shall be designated as chairperson. Three members shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments and three members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. One member each shall be appointed by the Georgia Historical Society, the Georgia Council for the Humanities, and the Georgia Council for the Arts. One member each shall be appointed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges, each of whom shall be proficient in the history of the State of Georgia. Each of the appointed members shall serve two-year terms of office and shall be eligible to succeed themselves. In addition, the director of the Georgia Capitol Museum or his or her designee and the Secretary of State or his or her designee shall be a member of the

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commission. Vacancies in the positions of appointed members of the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term of office by the original appointing authority."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Hooks of the 14th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 190.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Brown Bulloch
Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J C Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport C Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick Harbison
Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton C Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 190.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 96. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Millar of the 40th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to provide that certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to clarify certain provisions relating to membership by certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for cessation of membership for persons who change employment duties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, is amended in Code Section 47-17-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) 'Peace officer' means: (A) Any peace an agent, operative, or officer who is employed by this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision thereof and who is required by the terms of such peace officer's his or her employment, whether by election or appointment, to give such peace officer's devote his or her full time, at least 32 compensated hours per week, to the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the enforcement of criminal statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or the detection of crime in this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision thereof and who; is required by the terms of such peace agent's, operative's, or officer's employment to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35, provided that, for the purposes of this chapter, any; and has general arrest powers as designated by his or her position; provided, however, that such term shall include only the following persons and positions and shall not apply to any other employee of the state or authority of the state or any political subdivision of the state or authority of a political subdivision: (A) Any deputy sheriff employed as such by a sheriff of this state; provided, however, that any such person shall be deemed to be employed by the county in which such sheriff serves; (B) Any warden or correction officer of a state or county correctional institutions institution and any warden or correction officer of a municipal correctional institutions institution of a municipality having a population of 70,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census who is required by the terms of his or her employment as such warden or correction officer to give his or her full time to his or her job as such warden or correction officer; and any warden or correction officer of a municipal correctional institution

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who on or before October 1, 1962, pays dues for prior service shall be deemed to have been a member for such periods and shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits to which other members during such periods are entitled, provided that any such warden or correction officer as provided in this subparagraph is required by the terms of his or her employment to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35; (C) All employees of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund who are required by the terms of their employment to devote their full time to such job; and any such full-time employee who on or before October 1, 1962, paid dues for prior service shall be deemed to have been a member for such periods and shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits to which other members are entitled; (D) Any state parole officers who are required by the terms of their employment to devote full time to their job; (E) Any law enforcement employee of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit of the Department of Revenue who is required by the terms of his or her employment to devote his or her full time to his or her job as a law enforcer the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the enforcement of criminal statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or the detection of crime in this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state, and any supervisor of such employees who, himself or herself, is assigned to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit and who is required by the terms of his or her employment to have arrest powers and to enforce the alcohol and tobacco tax laws; (F) Any person employed by the Department of Transportation who is designated by the commissioner of transportation as an enforcement officer pursuant to Code Section 32-6-29, provided that such enforcement officers shall be entitled to creditable service toward retirement only for membership service rendered after April 5, 1978, and only for membership service which is rendered in such capacity prior to July 1, 2001; (G) Any full-time identification technician or identification supervisor employed by this state, or any subdivision or municipality thereof, whose duties include the investigation and detection of crime or whose duties are supervisory over those identification technicians whose duties include the investigation and detection of crime in this state, and who has been considered a member of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, and paid dues thereto, at any time on or before July 1, 1981; and such identification technicians and identification supervisors shall be deemed to have been members for such prior period of service that dues were paid and shall be entitled to all rights and benefits to which other members are entitled; (H) Reserved; (I) Persons in the categories listed below who are required to perform not fewer than 32 compensated hours per week and who are required, as a condition necessary to carry out their duties, to be certified as peace officers pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8 of Title 35, known as the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act':

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(i) Persons employed by the Department of Juvenile Justice who have been designated by the commissioner of juvenile justice to investigate and apprehend delinquent and unruly children who have escaped from an institution or facility or have broken their conditions of supervision; any employee of the Department of Juvenile Justice whose full-time duties include the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the detection of crime, or the supervision of delinquent and unruly children in its institutions, facilities, or programs, or who is a line supervisor of any such employee, provided that the powers of a peace officer have been conferred upon such person pursuant to Chapter 4A of Title 49; (ii) Narcotics agents retained by the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 35-3-9; (iii) Investigators employed by the Secretary of State as securities investigators pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 10-5-10 10-5-71; (iv) Investigators employed by the Secretary of State as investigators for the professional licensing boards pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 43-1-5; (v) Persons employed by the Department of Driver Services to whom the commissioner of driver services has delegated law enforcement powers; provided, however, that no such person shall be entitled to obtain any prior creditable service other than actual membership service; and (vi) Persons employed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board as investigators pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 43-34-24.1 43-34-6; (I) Any person employed by the Department of Natural Resources who is required by the terms of his or her employment to devote his or her full time to the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the enforcement of criminal statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or the detection of crime in this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state and who is required to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35; and (J) Any person who was a member of the fund pursuant to the definitions contained in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of this paragraph and who is subsequently promoted to a position of similar duties but broader supervisory duties, if such person's new position requires him or her to comply with the standards contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' and such person retains his or her powers of arrest; and (K) Any employee of the Department of Corrections whose full-time duties include the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the detection of crime, or the supervision of inmates and detainees or who is a line supervisor of any such employee, provided that all such persons are required to comply with the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' in order to hold their positions and in addition have been conferred with the powers of a police officer pursuant to Code Section 42-5-35 Any employee of the Department of Corrections who is required by the terms of his or her employment to comply with the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia

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Peace Officer Standards and Training Act': (i) Who is assigned to a state correctional facility and whose full-time duties are substantially devoted to the supervision of inmates while assigned as a uniformed correction officer; (ii) Who is a line supervisor of uniformed officers described in division (i) of this subparagraph; or (iii) Who is a full-time probation officer."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"47-17-45. If at any time a member of the fund ceases to be employed as a peace officer, his or her membership in the fund shall cease immediately. Any member of the fund whose job duties or employment position changes so as to render him or her ineligible for membership shall immediately notify the board of trustees and shall cease paying membership dues. The unknowing or erroneous acceptance of membership dues shall not confer a right to membership or to benefits under the fund."
SECTION 3. 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:

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174
March 17, 2011
The Honorable Howard Maxwell State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Substitute to Senate Bill 96 (LC 21 1237S)

Dear Representative Maxwell:

This substitute bill would amend general provisions relating to definitions under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. Specifically, this bill would clarify the definition of `peace officer' to mean a person who is compensated at least 32 hours per week to preserve public order, protect life and property, enforce criminal statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or detect crimes and who have general arrest powers. This substitute bill would also specify that a member would no longer be eligible to participate in the Fund if the member ceases to be employed as a `peace officer' as defined in Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

This is to certify that this substitute bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

Senator Golden of the 8th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 96.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J C Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport C Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Orrock
E Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton C Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 96.

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

SB 54. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "onproperty" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public roads generally, so as to provide for changes to the requirements for permits for extra weight and dimensions for loads on vehicles; to allow multitrip permits; to add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs for advertising purposes; 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. Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public roads generally, is amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 32-6-26, relating to maximum weights for vehicles and loads, as follows:
"(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 an interstate highway, or when making a pickup or delivery on any public road of a county road system, without a permit only when the load on any single axle does not exceed 23,000 pounds, the load on any tandem axle

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does not exceed 46,000 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 first point of marketing or processing; (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, or any other naturally occurring raw ore or mineral for further processing, from the quarry or stockpile area to a processing plant located in the same or an adjoining county and construction aggregates hauled to any point, unless otherwise prohibited; (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.; (G) Hauling poultry waste from the point of origin to a farm; (H) Hauling tree bark from the point of origin to the point of sale; or (I) Hauling hot mixed asphalt and construction debris. No lift axle may be used in computing the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle or load under this paragraph. (2) A vehicle which is hauling the products listed in subparagraph (A) or (B) through (I) of paragraph (1) of this subsection or which is hauling any other agricultural or farm product from a farm to the first point of marketing or processing shall be permitted a 5 percent variance from the weight limitations in paragraph (1) of this subsection within a 100 200 mile radius of the farm or point of origin. Any person who violates the load limitations provided for in this paragraph by exceeding the 5 percent variance per single axle, tandem axle, or maximum total gross weight shall be fined on the basis of the weight limitations of paragraph (1) of this subsection, including the variance allowed by this paragraph. (3) A vehicle which is hauling the products listed in subparagraph (C), (D), or (F) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be permitted a 5 percent variance from the weight limitations in paragraph (1) of this subsection within a 100 mile radius of the farm or point of origin. Any person who violates the load limitations provided for in this paragraph by exceeding the 5 percent variance per single axle, tandem axle, or maximum total gross weight shall be fined on the basis of the weight limitations of paragraph (1) of this subsection and not on the basis of the variance allowed by this paragraph. (4) Any vehicle carrying a load as authorized in this subsection at night shall be equipped with lights clearly visible for a distance of not less than 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 32-6-27, relating to the enforcement of load limitations, as follows:

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"(e) Any owner or operator of a vehicle which is operated on the public roads of this state in violation of the weight limitations provided in this article shall be required, in addition to paying the moneys provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, to unload all gross weight in excess of 6,000 pounds over the legal weight limit before being allowed to move the vehicle at the closest reasonable location."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) and adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 32-6-28, relating to permits for extra weight and dimensions for loads on vehicles, as follows:
"(4) The application for any such permit shall specifically describe the type of permit applied for, as said types of permits are described in subsection (c) of this Code section. In addition, the application for a single-trip permit shall describe the points of departure and destination." "(4) Multitrip. Pursuant to this Code section, the commissioner may issue a multitrip permit to any vehicle or load allowed by federal law. A multitrip permit authorizes the permitted load to return to its original destination on the same permit, if done so within ten days, with the same vehicle configuration, and following the same route, unless otherwise specified by the department."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in said Code section by adding a new paragraph to subsection (c), to read as follows:
"(5) Multitrip. Charges for the issuance of multitrip permits shall be $100.00 for any load not greater than 16 feet wide, not greater than 16 feet high, and not weighing more than 150,000 pounds or any load greater than 100 feet long which does not exceed the maximum width, height, and weight limits specified by this paragraph. Only company name and United States DOT number shall be used for the multitrip permit."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 32-6-71, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(13.1) 'On-premise sign' or 'on-property sign' means an advertising device which solely advertises the sale or lease of the real property upon which it is placed or an advertising device identifying the activities located on or products or services available on the premises or property or an advertising device owned by a local government, school, or authority for the primary purpose of advertising public information, including sponsorships.
(A) Examples of signs that can be used for the purpose of identifying the activity located on the premises or property or its products or services include:
(i) Any sign which consists solely of the name of the establishment; and (ii) Any sign which identifies the establishment's principal or accessory products

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or services offered on the premises or property. For example, an accessory product would be a brand of tires offered for sale at a service station. (B) Examples of signs that shall be considered outdoor advertising and not onpremise or on-property signs include: (i) Any sign which brings in rental income to the owner of the premises or property or the sign owner; and (ii) Any sign in which the product or service advertised is only incidental to the principal activity of the establishment."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 32-6-72, relating to outdoor advertising signs that can be erected within 660 feet of a highway, as follows:
"(3) Signs advertising activities On-premise and on-property signs conducted or maintained within 100 feet of the nearest part of the activity as the dimensions of said activity are determined by department regulations, which regulations need not take into consideration the property lines of said activity;"
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 32-6-73, relating to outdoor advertising signs that can be erected beyond 660 feet of a highway, as follows:
"(3) Signs advertising activities On-premise and on-property signs conducted or maintained within 100 feet from the nearest part of the activity as the dimensions of said activity are determined by department regulations, which regulations need not take into consideration the property lines of said activity; and"
SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 54 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House substitute to SB 54 by deleting from lines 4 and 5 the following: to add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs for advertising purposes;
By deleting lines 30 through 33 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: customer.; or (G) Hauling poultry waste from the point of origin to a farm.

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By substituting "(F)" for "(I)" on line 36;

By deleting lines 39 and 40 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: percent variance from the weight limitations in paragraph (1) of this subsection within a 100 mile radius of the farm or point of origin. Any person who violates the load

By deleting lines 45 through 51 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: (3) A vehicle which is hauling the products listed in subparagraph (C), (D), or (F) (G) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be permitted a 5 percent variance from the weight limitations in paragraph (1) of this subsection within a 100 250 mile radius of the farm or point of origin. Any person who violates the load limitations provided for in this paragraph by exceeding the 5 percent variance per single axle, tandem axle, or maximum total gross weight shall be fined on the basis of the weight limitations of paragraph (1) of this subsection and not on the basis of the variance allowed by this paragraph.

By substituting "(4)" for "(4)" on line 52;

By deleting line 75 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: otherwise specified by the department. A multitrip permit authorizes unlimited permitted loads on the same permit, if done so within the allowable ten days, with the same vehicle configuration, and following the same route."

By deleting lines 82 and 83 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: maximum width, height, and weight limits specified by this paragraph."

By deleting lines 85 through 119;

By replacing "9" with "6" on line 121.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 54 as amended by the Senate.

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

HB 49. By Representatives Walker of the 107th, Davis of the 109th and Maddox of the 172nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Butterworth of the 50th moved that the Senate recede from its amendment to HB 49.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Jones

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
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Y Davis Fort
Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate receded from its amendment to HB 49.

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

SB 86. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a "qualified local government"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; 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 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to revise definitions; to provide for the development of basic local plans; to provide for procedures and status regarding such plans; to modify the manner of review of developments of regional impact; to provide for related matters; to provide definitions; to establish the Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program; to provide for purposes for such program; to provide for evaluation criteria; to provide for certification; 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 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (18) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-2, relating to definitions, as follows:

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"(18) 'Qualified local government' means a county or municipality which: (A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures; (B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and (C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict has adopted a basic local plan."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by inserting "and" at the end of paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 50-8-7.1, relating to general powers and duties of the department, and revising paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as follows:
"(3) The department may establish rules and procedures which require that local governments submit for review public comment any proposed action which would, based upon guidelines which the department may establish, affect regionally important resources or further any development of regional impact. Any such proposed action by a local government, (other than a regional commission,) shall be submitted for review to the local government's regional commission. Any such proposed action by a regional commission shall be submitted for review to the department. Review shall be in accordance with rules and procedures established by the department. The review shall result in a public finding by the regional commission or the department, as the case may be, that the action will be in the best interest of the region and state or that it will not be in the best interest of the region and state; of which the local government is a member. The regional commission shall notify the affected jurisdictions and encourage them to provide comments to the local government proposing to take action which would affect regionally important resources. (4) Any conflict which remains after review pursuant to the procedures established under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be submitted to mediation or such other form of resolving conflicts as the commissioner may deem necessary; and (5) The department may decline to certify a local government as a qualified local government or may take or recommend action which would reduce state or other funding for a regional commission if such local government or regional commission, as the case may be, is a party to a conflict but fails to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department and a majority of the Board of Community Affairs, reflects a good faith effort to resolve the conflict."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (22) of Code Section 50-8-31, relating to definitions regarding regional commissions, as follows:

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"(22) 'Qualified local government' means a county or municipality which: (A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures; (B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and (C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict shall have the same meaning as provided in paragraph (18) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-2."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-8-35.1. (a) A basic local plan shall, upon request by a county or municipality, be developed by the regional commission of which the county or municipality is a member, utilizing existing resources of the regional commission. (b) A county or municipality shall retain qualified local government status during basic local plan development by the regional commission and adoption by the local government. (c) Any county or municipality with an approved comprehensive plan shall be presumed to have met the standards for having adopted the basic local plan necessary to retain qualified local government status until the local government's next plan recertification deadline as prescribed by the department."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 10
50-8-240. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Affairs. (2) 'Program' means the Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program. (b) There is established the Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program. The department may coordinate the development and planning of the program with other state and local groups interested in participating in and promoting the program. The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article. (c) The purpose of the program is to encourage retirees and those planning to retire to make their homes in Georgia. In order to further this purpose, the department may engage in the following activities: (1) Portray the state as a retirement destination to retirees and those persons and families who are planning retirement both in and outside of Georgia;

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(2) Advise Georgia communities in their efforts to market themselves as retirement locations and to develop communities that retirees would find attractive for a retirement lifestyle; (3) Advise in the development of retirement communities and continuing care retirement communities as such term is defined in Code Section 31-6-2 in order to promote economic development and a potential workforce to enrich Georgia communities; and (4) Provide for an application fee not to exceed $2,000.00 or 5 times the population of the county as shown in the most recent decennial census, whichever is greater. (d) The department may identify factors that are of interest to retirees or potential retirees in order to inform them of the benefits of living in the state. Such factors may be used to develop a scoring system to determine whether an applicant will qualify as a Georgia certified retirement community and may include the following: (1) Georgia's state and local tax structure; (2) Housing opportunities and cost; (3) Climate; (4) Personal safety; (5) Working opportunities; (6) Health care and continuing care services; (7) Transportation; (8) Continuing education; (9) Leisure living; (10) Recreation; (11) The performing arts; (12) Festivals and events; (13) Sports; and (14) Other services and facilities necessary to enable persons to age in the community with a minimum of restrictions. (e) The department is authorized to establish criteria for qualifying as a Georgia certified retirement community. To be eligible to obtain certification as a Georgia certified retirement community, the community shall meet each of the following requirements: (1) Take steps to gain the support of churches, clubs, businesses, media, and other entities whose participation will increase the program's success in attracting retirees or potential retirees; (2) Establish a retiree attraction committee. The retiree attraction committee shall fulfill or create subcommittees to fulfill each of the following:
(A) Conduct a retiree desirability assessment analyzing the community with respect to each of the factors identified by the department and submit a report of the analysis to the department; (B) Send a representative of the retirement attraction committee to attend state training meetings conducted by the department during the certification process; (C) Raise funds necessary to run the program, organize special events, and promote

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and coordinate the program with local entities; (D) Establish a community image, evaluate target markets, and develop a marketing and public relations plan designed to accomplish the purpose of the program; and (E) Develop a system that identifies and makes contact with existing and prospective retirees, that provides tour guides when prospects visit the community, and that responds to inquiries, logs contacts made, invites prospects to special community events, and maintains continual contact with prospects until the prospect makes a retirement location decision; (3) Remit an application fee to the department as provided in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section; (4) Submit the completed marketing and public relations plan designed to accomplish the purpose of the program to the department; and (5) Submit a long-term plan outlining the steps the community will undertake to maintain or improve its desirability as a destination for retirees, including corrections to any services or facilities identified in the retiree desirability assessment."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Ginn of the 47th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 86.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon E Loudermilk Y McKoon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Thompson, S Y Tippins Tolleson

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Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 86.

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

SB 17. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendments were as follows:

Amendment #1 Delete lines 60, 61, +62

Reletter paragraphs accordingly.

Amendment #2 Amend SB 17 (LC 37 1148S(SCS)) by striking "16" on line 17 and inserting in lieu thereof "20".

By striking "Twelve" on line 17 and inserting in lieu thereof "Sixteen".

By inserting after "dentist," on line 18 the following:

one obstetrician, one pediatrician,

By striking "one representative" on lines 20 and 21 and inserting in their respective places "two representatives".

Senator Golden of the 8th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendments to SB 17.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendments to SB 17.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:

HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Conference Committee Report was as follows:

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The Committee of Conference on HB 274 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 274 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Senator Tolleson of the 20th /s/ Senator Bulloch of the 11th /s/ Senator Grant of the 25th

/s/ Representative Nix of the 69th /s/ Representative Smith of the 70th /s/ Representative Collins of the 27th

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE TO HB 274
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to change certain provisions relating to certain cost reimbursement fees and surcharges relative to solid waste management; to change certain provisions relating to tire disposal restrictions; to change certain provisions relating to yard trimmings disposal restrictions; 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 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, is amended in Code Section 12-8-21, relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management, by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) It is further the intent of the General Assembly to provide a frame of reference for the this state and all counties, municipal corporations, and solid waste management authorities in the this state relating to the handling of yard trimmings. The productivity of the soils of Georgia requires that nature's way of recycling vegetative matter be respected and followed and that such essential building materials are no longer wasted by being buried in landfills but are returned to the soil. It is also the intent of the General Assembly to encourage beneficial reuse of yard trimmings and other vegetative matter by composting and other methods of recycling and return of such vegetative matter to the soil and by reuse of yard trimmings to promote bioenergy and renewable energy goals. The General Assembly, therefore, adopts and recommends the following

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hierarchy for handling yard trimmings: (1) Naturalized, low-maintenance landscaping requiring little or no cutting; (2) Grass cycling by mowing it high and letting it lie; (3) Return to the soil or other beneficial reuse on the site where the material was grown, including but not limited to: (3)(A) Stacking branches into brush piles for use as wildlife habitats and for gradual decomposition into the soil; (4)(B) Composting on the site where the material was grown, followed by incorporation of the finished compost into the soil at that site; or (5)(C) Chipping woody material on the site where such material was generated; and (6)(4) Collecting yard trimmings and transporting them to another site to be chipped or composted for later use; and (7) Chipping woody material for later use as fiber fuel.: (A) Processed for mulch or feedstock for composting; (B) Processed for use as a bioenergy feedstock; or (C) Disposed in a lined landfill having a permitted gas collection system in operation by which landfill gas is directed to equipment or facilities for beneficial reuse such as electrical power generation, industrial end use, or other beneficial use promoting renewable energy goals."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-39, relating to certain cost reimbursement fees and surcharges relative to solid waste management, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) After July 1, 1992, owners Owners or operators of any solid waste disposal facility other than an inert waste landfill as defined in regulations promulgated by the board or a private industry solid waste disposal facility shall assess and collect on behalf of the division from each disposer of waste a surcharge of 50 per ton of solid waste disposed. From July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2008, said surcharge shall be 65 per ton of solid waste disposed. After July 1, 2008, said surcharge shall be 75 per ton of solid waste disposed. Two percent of said surcharges collected may be retained by the owner or operator of any solid waste disposal facility collecting said surcharge to pay for costs associated with collecting said surcharge. Surcharges assessed and collected on behalf of the division shall be paid to the division on July 1, 1993, for the period July 1, 1992, through December 31, 1992. All subsequent payments shall be due on not later than the first day of July of each year for the preceding calendar year. Any facility permitted exclusively for the disposal of construction or demolition waste that conducts recycling activities for construction or demolition materials shall receive a credit towards such surcharges of 75 per ton of material recycled at the facility."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-40.1, relating to tire disposal restrictions, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (h) as follows:

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"(3) The tire fees authorized in this subsection shall cease to be collected on June 30, 2011 2014. The director shall make an annual report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee regarding the status of the activities funded by the solid waste trust fund."
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-40.2, relating to yard trimmings disposal restrictions, by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) Each city, county, or solid waste management authority shall may impose restrictions on yard trimmings which are generated in or may ultimately be disposed of in its area of jurisdiction; provided, however, that under no circumstances shall yard trimmings be placed in or mixed with municipal solid waste, except at:
(1) Landfills restricted to construction or demolition waste; (2) Inert waste landfills; or (3) Lined municipal solid waste landfills having operating landfill gas collection systems directed to beneficial uses of landfill gas that promote renewable energy goals such as electrical power generation, industrial end use, or similar beneficial reuse. These restrictions shall include but are not limited to: (1) A requirement that yard trimmings not be placed in or mixed with municipal solid waste, except at landfills restricted to construction or demolition waste; (2) A ban on the disposal of yard trimmings at municipal solid waste disposal facilities having liners and leachate collection systems or requiring vertical expansion within its jurisdiction; (3) A requirement that yard trimmings be sorted and stored for collection in such a manner as to facilitate collection, composting, or other handling; and (4) A requirement that yard trimmings be sorted and stockpiled or chipped, composted, used as mulch, or otherwise beneficially reused or recycled to the maximum extent feasible. (b) Prior to September 1, 1996, each city, county, and solid waste authority is authorized but not required to impose restrictions on yard trimmings which are generated or may ultimately be disposed of in its area of jurisdiction. Such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, the restrictions stated in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, owners and operators of municipal solid waste landfills shall be prohibited from disposing of yard trimmings in municipal solid waste landfills."
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.

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Senator Tolleson of the 20th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 274.

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

N Albers Y Balfour N Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Stoner N Tate
Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 18; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 274.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:
SB 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Conference Committee Report was as follows:
The Committee of Conference on SB 140 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 140 be adopted.

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Respectfully submitted,
FOR THE SENATE:
/s/ Senator Balfour of the 9th /s/ Senator Chance of the 16th /s/ Senator Mullis of the 53rd

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
/s/ Representative Smyre of the 132nd /s/ Representative Martin of the 47th /s/ Representative Cheokas of the 134th

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE TO SB 140
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend certain provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to revise provisions relating to projects and the issuance of revenue bonds by certain state authorities; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to change provisions relating to projects and the issuance of revenue bonds by that authority; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, so as to change provisions relating to projects and the issuance of revenue bonds by that authority; 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 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, is amended in Code Section 20-16-5, relating to revenue bonds of the authority, by revising subsection (f) and adding a new subsection (g) to read as follows:
"(f) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes exceeding $300 $400 million. (g) Prior to the issuance of any revenue bonds by the authority under this chapter, the board of regents or the State Board of Technical and Adult Education shall certify to the authority that the project or combination of projects for which the bonds are being issued is self-liquidating."

SECTION 2. Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, is amended by revising Code Section 10-9-40, relating to issuance of revenue bonds by the authority, as follows:

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"10-9-40. The authority shall have the power and is authorized at one time or from time to time to provide by one or more authorizing resolutions for the issuance of revenue bonds, but the authority shall not have the power to incur indebtedness under this article in excess of the cumulative principal sum of $200 million but excluding from such limit bonds issued for the purpose of refunding bonds which have been previously issued unless its board of governors adopts a resolution finding that the project or combination of projects for which such indebtedness is to be incurred will be self-liquidating. Any project or combination of projects shall be deemed self-liquidating if, in the judgment of the authority, the revenues, rents, or earnings to be derived by the authority therefrom, including without limitation those revenues specified in subsection (g) of Code Section 10-9-49, will be sufficient to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project or projects and to pay the principal of and interest on indebtedness which may be incurred for the cost of such project or projects. The authority shall have the power to issue such revenue bonds and to use the proceeds thereof for the purpose of paying all or part of the costs of the project to the extent but only to the extent the costs are incurred for the following facilities: multipurpose stadiums or coliseums and related athletic fields, courts, or surfaces, and clubhouses and gymnasiums; facilities for the purveying of goods and services within such stadiums or coliseums; parking facilities and parking areas in connection therewith; facilities deemed necessary or convenient within the structure of such stadiums or coliseums; and related lands, buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment, and personalty appurtenant or convenient to such facilities and the extension, renovation, addition, or improvement of such facilities, which facilities are to be operated as part of the project, as such facilities shall be designated in the resolution of the board of governors of the authority authorizing the issuance of such bonds."

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 Balfour of the 9th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on SB 140.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath

Y Murphy Orrock
N Ramsey Y Rogers

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Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort
Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Seabaugh Seay
Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 7; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 140.

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

SR 343. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.

PART I WHEREAS, PFC Samuel Stephens Lance was born to Sam and Virginia Jo Lance on November 24, 1949, in Fort Payne, Alabama; and

WHEREAS, he was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division and died in Vietnam on May 1, 1970, while serving his country; and

WHEREAS, Steve attended Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia, where he played football and basketball in his senior year; and

WHEREAS, he received the Coaches "Max Smith Award" for his skill at baseball; and

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WHEREAS, he attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Chickamauga, and loved to go fishing and hunting whenever he could; and
WHEREAS, Steve had three sisters, Jennifer Tarvin, Cynthia Lance, and Bridgett Barrett; and
WHEREAS, because his father died three years before him, Steve became the man of the family at a young age and took good care of his mother and sisters before he went into military service; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this hero who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom be established.

PART II WHEREAS, in 1887, Charles Lafayette Stapleton, Charlie Will Stapleton's father, settled on farmland bordering Bear Creek and reared 11 children; and
WHEREAS, in 1938, Charlie Will bought adjacent farmland that surrounds the present bridge site over Bear Creek; and
WHEREAS, he lived on and farmed this land for his entire life, and the land is still owned and farmed by his great-nephew; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding man be established.
PART III WHEREAS, Luther H. Story was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War, and he posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on September 1, 1950; and
WHEREAS, he was born on July 20, 1931, in Buena Vista, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 1950, PFC Story distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action; and
WHEREAS, during a savage daylight attack that penetrated the thinly held lines of the 9th Infantry, PFC Story, a weapons squad leader, observed a large group of the enemy crossing the river to attack Company A; and seizing a machine gun from his wounded gunner, he placed deadly fire on the hostile column, killing or wounding an estimated 100 enemy soldiers; and

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WHEREAS, facing certain encirclement, the company commander ordered a withdrawal; during the move, PFC Story noticed the approach of an enemy truck, and after alerting his comrades to take cover, he fearlessly stood in the middle of the road, throwing grenades into the truck; and
WHEREAS, during the withdrawal, the company was attacked by such superior numbers that it was forced to deploy in a rice field, and PFC Story was wounded in this action but, disregarding his wounds, rallied the men about him and repelled the attack; when last seen, he was firing every weapon available and fighting off another hostile assault; and
WHEREAS, PFC Story's extraordinary heroism, aggressive leadership, and supreme devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.
PART IV WHEREAS, although he considered himself an Atlanta native, Forrest Laughlin Adair II was born in 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Riverside Military School, he attended Georgia Tech and later graduated from Georgia State with a business degree in real estate; and
WHEREAS, Forrest did not accept Jack Adair's offer of employment in the family business, Adair Realty; instead, he felt compelled to be responsible for his own destiny, so he joined The First National Bank of Atlanta in 1962; and
WHEREAS, but real estate was his true calling, so in 1982, he partnered with Virgil and Jim Williams to form Williams Adair Equity Corp. and later, Williams Adair Realty Corp.; and
WHEREAS, over the next several decades, he directed the construction, purchase, and sale of over one million square feet of diversified product, including office parks, strip shopping centers, and mid-rise suburban office buildings; and
WHEREAS, he was always concerned with the impact of real estate on the community, as evidenced by his participation in civic organizations, such as The Gwinnett Council for Quality Growth - Past President, The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, The Evermore CID, NAIOP, the Commercial Board of Realtors, and others too numerous to name; and
WHEREAS, real estate was in his blood; Forrest Laughlin Adair II was the 4th generation of an Atlanta real estate family, and his great-great-grandfather, Colonel George Adair, was commonly referred to as the Father of Atlanta for his work rebuilding Atlanta after the Civil War; Colonel Adair's motto was, "To be reliable is a fortune"; and

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WHEREAS, Forrest's legacy is visible throughout Gwinnett County; he had a hand in all types of projects, including apartments, office buildings, office parks, and shopping centers; but land development projects were his favorite, as evidenced by his ATM pin number "DIRT"; and
WHEREAS, walking a property in consideration of future development was his favorite real estate activity; however, his most important legacy was the development of young men; and
WHEREAS, he was keenly aware of the challenges that face today's youth, and he believed in building character in young men through the lessons and challenges of youth sports; he coached baseball and football for over 30 years, and although some teams included his sons, most of his time was spent pro bono for the children of others; he was known for chauffeuring boys whose parents could not provide transportation and for building self-confidence and teaching accountability; and
WHEREAS, he loved real estate, but his true legacy can be seen in the faces of all he touched, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this life well lived be established.
PART V WHEREAS, William Austin Atkins, Sr., born in Tate, Georgia, on August 16, 1933, to Austin and Gladys Atkins, has been recognized in the 24th Edition of Who's Who in the World as worthy of recognition along with notable leaders and achievers from all walks of life, whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the political, cultural, business, and academic frameworks of America and the world; and
WHEREAS, this esteemed member of the House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994 served his constituents well as a member of the Appropriations, Regulated Beverages, and Industry Committees; and
WHEREAS, his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from Mercer University was of great use to him as the Director of the Drugs and Narcotics Agency of the State of Georgia, a position which he retired from in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Atkins possesses a wide range of talents and abilities which include being lead vocalist of the Bill Atkins Band; and
WHEREAS, this devoted husband and father of two children and two stepchildren still finds time to be involved in his community through his service to the First United Methodist Church on the administrative board, to Mercer University School of Pharmacy on the board of directors, Brawner Hospital on the governing board, and Smyrna Hospital on the long-range planning board; and

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WHEREAS, he honorably served his country in the United States Army Medical Service Corps from 1955 to 1957; and
WHEREAS, others have recognized his talents and contributions by honoring him with awards such as the Smyrna/Oakdale Moose Lodge in 1993 with the "Mr. Cobb County" award; the Cobb County Clean Commission in 1992 with the "One of a Kind Award"; Cobb County in 1992 with the Statesman of the Year award; American Cancer Society in 1991 with the Recipient Appreciation plaque; Personal Care Homes of Georgia in 1991 with the Legislator of the Year Friendship Award; and the Cobb County Bar Association in 1991 with the Liberty Bell Award; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Pharmacist of the Year in Georgia award he received from Phi Delta Chi in 1978, he has also received numerous awards throughout the years for his dedication and service to the pharmacy profession; and
WHEREAS, Bill Atkins is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of one individual can have on the citizens of his community, his state, his country, and even the world, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that his superlative accomplishments be recognized by the dedication of a bridge in his name in honor of his accomplishments.
PART VI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of William Travis Duke of Mableton; and
WHEREAS, he served as a State Representative, 1971-1975; was active in local and state politics for over 30 years; and was one of the first Republicans elected in Cobb County; and
WHEREAS, a man of conviction and purpose, he was a member and/or officer of myriad community service boards, including the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, CobbMarietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, Mable House, Cobb County Boys Club, Open Gate Children's Shelter, Department of Family and Children Services, Georgian Club, Cobb-Marietta Museum, Salvation Army, and the Jaycees; and
WHEREAS, William was united in love and marriage to Betty and was blessed with two remarkable children, Jennifer and Derek, and three wonderful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

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WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, William Travis Duke will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal public servant and advocate for his community will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his life be established.
PART VII WHEREAS, Roy Parrish was born in Walker County, Georgia, on November 29, 1933, one of four children born to Roy E. Parrish, Sr., and the former Annie May Autry; the Parrish family and the Autry family were pioneers to Walker County and have made this county their homes since the eighteenth century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish was educated in the City of Chickamauga School System and graduated from Gordon Lee High School in 1953; he started to work for the Chickamauga Telephone Company while still in high school, and he remained in their employ for nineteen years, the last several as general manager; and
WHEREAS, he also served two years on active duty with the United States Army in Korea; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Sole Commissioner of Walker County in the Democratic Primary of 1972 and took office January 1, 1973; he went on to serve six four-year terms; and
WHEREAS, some of his major accomplishments include building the first sanitary landfill in 1973 and operating it for 23 years; building and paving the county roads; passing the first Local Option Sales Tax Referendum in 1977 that rolled back county property tax and for the first time and offered property tax relief to the local community; building the civic center, pavilion, and the 911 Center; building a tunnel from the courthouse to the jail for security; building and operating an animal shelter, 16 fire stations, and 126 bridges; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish worked with Georgia Department of Transportation and the United States Department of the Interior as well as the National Park Service and Congressman Buddy Darden to get a better corridor through or around the Chickamauga Battlefield and was largely responsible for getting the western route through Walker County established as the relocated Highway 27 around the Chickamauga National Park; and
WHEREAS, he has been married to the former Cora Ann Kell, also a native of Walker County, for more than 50 years, and they had two children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; they live in the City of Chickamauga where they are active members of the Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church; and

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WHEREAS, he retired, undefeated, from public office in 1996 and now enjoys the freedom of retirement; he and Cora Ann spend time traveling, enjoying their family, gardening, and working in their church where Roy has recruited many of his friends; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to this life of public service be established.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell gave a lifetime of service to the people of Taylor County, Georgia, and had a long string of achievements and contributions to their community; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the lives of service of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell be honored with a lasting memorial.
PART VIII-A WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 27 traverses the entire western length of Georgia and is approximately 352 miles long; and
WHEREAS, the highway connects 18 diverse counties in the common cause of economic development and regionalism; and
WHEREAS, the state and federal government invested billions of dollars in constructing U.S. Highway 27 and, by supporting travel and tourism investment along the corridor, the state will be increasing the taxpayers' return on investment; and
WHEREAS, promoting tourism along U.S. Highway 27 supports efforts to dismantle persistent poverty in Georgia as seven of the 18 counties along the highway are classified by the University of Georgia as "counties with persistent poverty"; and
WHEREAS, the activities around the promotion of U.S. Highway 27 can serve as a sustainable model for other corridor tourism and economic development efforts in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 27 offers an attractive, alternate north-south transportation route with authentic Georgia cultural heritage and scenic resources.
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WHEREAS, Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., became the 62nd Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia when he was administered the oath of office by Governor Zell Miller on August 24, 1994, after 33 years of practicing law and serving on the superior court bench; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin was born and reared in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia, the son of John H. Ruffin, Sr., and Anna Davis Ruffin, and he was a graduate of Waynesboro High and Industrial School, Morehouse College, and Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, he was admitted to the Georgia Bar on July 5, 1961; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed a Superior Court Judge of the Augusta Judicial Circuit in 1986 by Governor Joe Frank Harris and he continued to serve as a superior court judge until his appointment to the Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being the first African American Superior Court Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, Judge Ruffin was also the first African American member of the Augusta Bar Association, and the third African American and first African American Chief Judge to serve on the Court of Appeals of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his membership in the State Bar of Georgia, Judge Ruffin was a member of the bars of the Supreme Court of Georgia, United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin had many professional, civic and religious affiliations, including: Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia; Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia; Tenth Judicial Administrative District; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education; Georgia Commission on Gender Bias; Court Reform Committee, Governor's Conference on Justice in Georgia; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Georgia Advisory Council to the Legal Services Program; Judicial Nominating Commission; Georgia Conference of Black Lawyers, Inc.; State Bar Judicial Compensation Committee; American Judicature Society; National Bar Association; American Bar Association; Augusta Bar Association; and the Atlanta Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Council of Superior Court Judges and was on track to become the first African American to serve as President of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin and his beautiful wife, Judith, had one son, Brinkley, and two grandsons, Bryson and Myles; and

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WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin and his family are members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life and outstanding career of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., be established.
PART VIII-C WHEREAS, Kermit Yates was a prominent citizen of the City of Cobbtown in Tattnall County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yates moved to the City of Cobbtown in the 1930s and departed this life on October 26, 1995, after a long career as a mechanic and noted member of the Cobbtown community; and
WHEREAS, he was the mayor of Cobbtown for many years; he was in charge of the city's water department and was one of the founders of the water system; and
WHEREAS, he was also very active in the Sunlight Primitive Church, where he served as a deacon and was also the caretaker for the church cemetery; and
WHEREAS, since Mr. Yates was a mechanic, he kept everyone "running" by working on cars, trucks, and tractors; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding public servant and community leader be established.
PART VIII-D WHEREAS, Mr. Jimmy (Lou) Chastain was a retired employee of the Georgia Department of Transportation where he was the District Engineer, covering Pickens, Cherokee, Gilmer and Fannin Counties; and
WHEREAS, he was born in 1957 and was only 53 years of age when he passed away on April 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, his friends and colleagues remembered Lou's life with comments like: "He was a man of his word," "He noticed everyone and gave them importance," "He was honest," and "He always spoke the truth."; and
WHEREAS, two of his favorite sayings were, "The truth will stand when the world is on fire," and "When you're telling the truth, you can talk as loud as you want."; and
WHEREAS, he was a man who did not judge people; he accepted everyone at face value and then encouraged them to do their best; he acted not out of self-interest, but for the greater good of the people around him; and

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WHEREAS, Lou would take time out to help anyone, at any time; if he sensed help was needed, he jumped in; and
WHEREAS, he retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation in January 2009 as the D6-A2 Area Engineer; upon retirement, he went to work with Moreland Altobelli, where Lou worked closely with the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners and in the short time that Lou worked with them, the commissioners were so impressed with him that they presented a resolution in his honor at their May, 2010, meeting; and
WHEREAS, Lou left behind his wife, Tracey, daughter, Mallory, and mother, Eleese; and
WHEREAS, ever since his death, friends and co-workers have been considering appropriate ways to memorialize him and since the bridge over Talking Rock Creek on SR 136 was one of the last projects that Lou worked on as a GDOT Area Engineer, and is in the area where Lou grew up and over the creek that he fished in as a youth, it seems appropriate to have the bridge named in his honor.
PART VIII-E WHEREAS, PFC Don Manac was serving his country as a member of Company H, Second Battalion, Seventh Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, on August 20, 1970; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of a reaction force which was directed to relieve another Marine unit that had been pinned down by fire from a large North Vietnamese Army force; and
WHEREAS, upon arriving at the site of the beleaguered unit, the reactionary force came under intense automatic weapons fire and, during the initial moments of the engagement, two Marines were seriously wounded; and
WHEREAS, observing that the casualties were lying in an open area, PFC Manac unhesitatingly moved across the fire-swept terrain to the side of his comrades and, seemingly heedless of the enemy rounds impacting around him, dragged them to a covered location; and
WHEREAS, determined to prevent the hostile force from taking and using the wounded soldiers' weapons, he again braved the enemy fusillade as he retrieved the rifles but, before he could reach the safety of his platoon's defensive, he was mortally wounded; and
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WHEREAS, by his courage, bold initiative, and selfless devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger, PFC Manac upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service and he gallantly gave his life in the service of his country; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the ultimate sacrifice of PFC Don Manac be honored by establishing a lasting memorial in his honor.
PART VIII-F WHEREAS, Jim Cavan was born in Decatur, Georgia, in 1913; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from high school, he received a football scholarship to the University of Georgia where he played on Coach Harry Mehre's last team at Georgia; and
WHEREAS, after college he started coaching high school football, first at Gainesville High School and then at Rome High School where his team won the state championship in 1942; and
WHEREAS, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; while in the Navy he was a coach at the Iowa Pre-Flight School where he worked with such football legends as Bud Wilkinson, Jim Tatum, and Johnny Vaught; and
WHEREAS, he was named as the head football coach and athletic director at R.E. Lee High School in 1953 and remained in those positions until he retired in 1976; and
WHEREAS, during his 23 year career at Lee his football record was 140-84-14; his teams won region championships in 1961, 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1970; the Rebels played Valdosta for the AAA state championship in 1961 and his 1970 team was Lee's first regular season undefeated team; and
WHEREAS, Coach Cavan was named as Georgia's high school coach of the year in 1961 by the Atlanta Touchdown Club; and
WHEREAS, he was a contemporary of such legendary Georgia high school coaches as Wright Bazemore, Oliver Hunnicutt, Calvin Ramsey, Weyman Sellers, and Billy Henderson, and Coach Cavan's name is always mentioned when the subject of Georgia's greatest high school coaches comes up; and
WHEREAS, while at Lee, he was also the head coach of the Lady Rebels basketball team and they had great success as his teams won 14 region titles and captured state championships in 1963 and 1966; the 1962-63 team had a perfect 32-0 record and the 1963-64 team won its first 27 games, to run their streak to 59 consecutive wins, before losing in the state championship game; and

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WHEREAS, he met his wife, Dot, at the University of Georgia and they were married for 44 years until Coach Cavan passed away in 1983; and
WHEREAS, during his coaching career at Lee, Coach Cavan had the privilege of coaching each of his five children; he coached Dottie and Joanie in basketball, and Jimmy, Mike, and Pete in football; and
WHEREAS, Coach Cavan was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1961 and into the Thomaston-Upson Inaugural Induction Hall of Fame in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Coach Jim Cavan continues to be a positive influence in the lives of thousands of graduates of R.E. Lee High School; he consistently exhibited the character traits of discipline, perseverance, loyalty, faith, and dedication to everyone he touched; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this great man and coach be established.
PART VIII-G WHEREAS, Willou Copeland Smith is a native of Glynn County, Georgia, where she attended Glynn Academy and went on to Florida State University where she majored in music therapy; and
WHEREAS, she married Bill Smith in 1961, and they have two children, Leigh Ann who is a real estate broker in Dallas and Cal who is an attorney in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, she served on the Glynn County Commission from 1980 through 1986; and
WHEREAS, in 1987, she was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives where she served until 1996, chairing the minority caucus for one term; and
WHEREAS, she received the prestigious A.W. Jones, Sr., Award in 2004 for dedicated leadership and outstanding service to Brunswick and the Golden Isles, was included in the YWCA's Tribute to Women for 2000, and was selected to enter the Leadership Georgia program in 1982 where she served as trustee from 1983 to 1986; and
WHEREAS, she is a member of Christ Church, Frederica, where she served three years on the Vestry, participated in the Rector search, and is immediate past president of the Daughters of the King; and
WHEREAS, Willou energized the St. Simons "Clean and Beautiful" campaign, and her efforts were recognized by then governor, Joe Frank Harris, who awarded her with the Georgia Woman of the Year Award for "Georgia Clean and Beautiful" in 1981; and

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WHEREAS, while in office she was known as the "go to" commissioner and legislator because her highest priority was constituent service; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that her years of public service be appropriately recognized.
PART VIII-H WHEREAS, Henry Veal, Sr., and Mamie Solomon Veal were the proud owners of The Veal Caf in downtown Milledgeville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, they were the first African Americans to own a restaurant with a Coca Cola sign in downtown Milledgeville; and
WHEREAS, they were considered the Founders of Education in Georgia with 22 descendants and cousins with master's degrees that includes one university president, five doctorates, one Harvard Ph.D., three Double Masters, and two Ivy League Masters; and
WHEREAS, Henry and Mamie parented three generations of Ph.D. recipients and raised six siblings who became educators, collectively with 170 years of service, even though they started as cotton pickers with only a fifth grade education; and
WHEREAS, Henry Veal served in WWI as a Mess Sergeant for white army officers, and while stationed in France he learned to speak French; and
WHEREAS, there is a historic bench in downtown Milledgeville dedicated in honor of the Veals, and it is said that The Veal Caf is where the WWII soldiers came to eat. In the 1940's the white city hall workers made the caf the first take out restaurant in Milledgeville; and
WHEREAS, many of the Veals' children and other relatives worked in the caf to help put themselves through college; and
WHEREAS, at The Veal Caf you could order a fish sandwich and a coke or "a pig ear samish anna cocola" for a nickel; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding couple be established; along the portion of SR 24 to be dedicated in their honor are the graves of three generations of slave ancestors and 300 members of the Veal and Solomon families.
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WHEREAS, a native of St. Louis, Mr. Marshall earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and dedicated 17 years to WSB Radio, earning a reputation as a trailblazer in the radio industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall began his career with WSB Radio as a board operator and, in 1996, started his own radio talk show called "The Royal Treatment," which ran for several years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall was an integral member of Neal Boortz's radio team, where his sense of humor and quick mind were incredible assets to the successful nationally syndicated show; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Marshall was an active member of Ray of Hope Christian Church, where he served as a deacon; and
WHEREAS, he was a community advocate and passionate about helping others, serving as chair of the national advisory board at Forever Family, a nonprofit organization which helps children who have parents who are incarcerated; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall was united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Annette, and was blessed with two remarkable young daughters, Amira and Ava; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Marshall will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, it is only proper and fitting that a lasting memorial to Mr. Marshall be established.
PART VIII-J WHEREAS, Berrien County is very proud of those men and women who have served our country and represented Berrien County with honor and dignity; and
WHEREAS, Private Homer C. Sumner, born on January 17, 1922, and a lifelong resident of Berrien County, after being drafted at the young age of 18 years, did in fact serve our country in the United States Army from 1940 until his death in 1944, offering his life as a sacrifice for our freedom; and

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WHEREAS, Private Sumner, while serving in the Infantry 95 Division, was killed in action on November 9, 1944, during the "Battle of the Bulge" in World War II; and
WHEREAS, Berrien County desires to pay honor to this fallen hero for his dedication and sacrifice.
PART VIII-K WHEREAS, the world lost a great leader and citizen with the passing of Charles "Chuck" Burris on February 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Charles "Chuck" Burris is known for the vital role he played in Georgia's history by serving as the first African-American Mayor of Stone Mountain; and
WHEREAS, from 1997 until 2001, he gave heroic service and provided tremendous leadership to the people of this State as the Mayor of Stone Mountain; and
WHEREAS, he was an outstanding student and attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, as a Merrill Scholar; and
WHEREAS, as a young man, Chuck began his leadership career by actively working in politics, serving on the campaigns of Mayor Maynard Jackson and Ambassador and Mayor Andrew Young; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burris was a dedicated public servant as demonstrated by his active service on the Stone Mountain City Council and his service as a public employee for the City of Atlanta and the Office of the Secretary of State; and
WHEREAS, following his term as Mayor of Stone Mountain, Charles Burris became the executive director of the Southern Regional Council, and he later worked at Lockheed Martin as a senior IT manager; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Burris was exceptionally active in civic and community organizations and he gave freely of his time, talents, gifts, and prayers; and
WHEREAS, he was a loving and devoted husband to his wonderful wife, Marcia Baird Burris; and
WHEREAS, those who had the rich privilege of knowing him will remember him as a man of great courage, strong faith, wholesome humor, and warm friendliness. They will remember him as a man quick to champion the right and to make clear his disapproval of the wrong. His solid integrity was eloquent, and his presence was a moral strength in any group; and

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WHEREAS, it is only proper to honor the memory of this life well-lived with a lasting memorial.
PART IX NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body honor the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicate the intersection of Lafayette Road and SR 27 as the Steve Lance Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor Charlie Will Stapleton by dedicating the bridge on SR 41 crossing Bear Creek in Webster County as the Charlie Will Stapleton Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding heroism and bravery of PFC Luther H. Story and dedicate the bridge on SR 26, over the Kinchafoonee Creek in Marion County, as the Luther Story Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Forrest Laughlin Adair II and dedicate the bridge on US 78, the Stone Mountain Freeway, at Park Place in Gwinnett County, as the Forrest Laughlin Adair II Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in recognizing and honoring William Austin Atkins, Sr., for his outstanding service to his community and to the State of Georgia and dedicate the bridge over I-75 North at Windy Hill Road, in Cobb County, as the William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of William Travis Duke; express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing; and dedicate the bridge over SR 41 at I-285, in Cobb County, as the W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Roy Parrish by dedicating the portion of US 27/SR 1 from the city limits of Fort Oglethorpe south to Shields Crossing as the Roy Parrish Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell by dedicating the portion of Old Wire Road, SR 208, from the Talbot County line to SR 19 South in Taylor County as the Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia portion of U.S. Highway 27, located within the limits of the Martha Berry Highway, be dedicated as the Scenic Hometown Highway for tourism enhancement purposes.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body celebrate the life and outstanding career and many accomplishments of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., and dedicate the portion of SR 25 beginning at SR 88 to the Burke County line as the Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Mr. Kermit Yates by dedicating a portion of SR 152 from the city limits of Cobbtown, Georgia, to the Coleman Bridge as the Kermit Yates Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body joins in celebrating the life of Jimmy (Lou) Chastain and dedicates the bridge over Talking Rock Creek on SR 136 in Pickens County as the Lou Chastain Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor PFC Don Manac by dedicating the bridge on SR 94 in Fargo, Georgia, at the Clinch/Echols County line, crossing Suwannoochee Creek, as the PFC Don Manac Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body joins in honoring the life of Coach Jim Cavan and dedicates the portion of SR 74 in Thomaston, Georgia, in Upson County, from its intersection with Church Street to its intersection with Holston Drive as the Coach Jim Cavan Memorial Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Willou Copeland Smith by dedicating the portion of SR 303 from Altama Avenue to its intersection with US 17 as the Willou Copeland Smith Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor Henry Veal, Sr., and Mamie Solomon Veal by dedicating the portion of SR 24 in Baldwin County from its intersection with Kings Road to the Washington County line as the Veal Solomon Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall and dedicate the intersection of Courtland Street and Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia, as the Raymond Royal Marshall Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the service of Private Homer C. Sumner and dedicate a portion of SR 125, beginning at Coy Hancock Road and ending at Morris C. Sumner Road as the Private Homer C. Sumner Memorial Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Charles "Chuck" Burris and dedicates the bridge located at the interchange of East Ponce De Leon Avenue and SR 10/Memorial Drive as the Charles "Chuck" Burris Memorial Bridge.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, to the family of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance, to the family of Charlie Will Stapleton, to the family of Luther H. Story, to the family of Forrest Laughlin Adair II, to William Austin Atkins, Sr., to the family of William Travis Duke, to the family of Roy Parrish, to the family of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell, to the family of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., to the family of Kermit Yates, to the family of Lou Chastain, to the family of PFC Don Manac, to the family of Coach Jim Cavan, to Willou Copeland Smith, to the family of Henry Veal, Sr., and Mamie Solomon Veal, to the family of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall, to the family of Private Homer C. Sumner, and to the family of Charles "Chuck" Burris.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SR 343.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 49, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SR 343.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 108. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Unterman of the 45th, Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; 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 Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to change certain provisions relating to the purpose of the fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; 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 "Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act."
SECTION 2. Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall create for each electing distribution company a universal service fund for the purpose of:
(1) Assuring that gas is available for sale by marketers to firm retail customers within the territory certificated to each such marketer; (2) Enabling the electing distribution company to expand its facilities and service in the public interest. Such expansion of facilities may include a natural gas fueling

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infrastructure for motor vehicles at the discretion of the commission; and (3) Assisting low-income residential consumers in times of emergency as determined by the commission, and consumers of the regulated provider of natural gas in accordance with Code Section 46-4-166."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, as follows:
"(c) The fund shall be created and maintained from time to time from the following sources:
(1) Rate refunds to the electing distribution company from its interstate pipeline suppliers; (2) Any earnings allocable to ratepayers under performance based rates of the electing distribution company authorized by this article; (3) A surcharge to the rates for firm distribution service of the electing distribution company authorized for such purpose by the commission from time to time; (4) Surcharges on customers receiving interruptible service over the electing distribution company's distribution system imposed by the commission in accordance with Code Section 46-4-154; (5) Refunds of deposits required by marketers as a condition for service, if such refunds have not been delivered to or claimed by the consumer within two years; (6) Funds deposited by marketers in accordance with Code Section 46-4-160.3; and (7) The proceeds from the sale or lease of facilities financed from the universal service fund; and (7)(8) Any other payments to the fund as provided by law or by order of the commission."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, to read as follows:
"(h) In no event shall an electing distribution company, who receives a distribution from the fund, sell or lease any facilities financed by the fund to an affiliate for less than the higher of the net book value or fair market value of such facility without approval by the commission."
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 Shafer of the 48th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 108.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 108.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 112. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Rogers of the 21st, Carter of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide for a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for child custody proceedings, so as to provide protection in child custody disputes to members of the armed forces; to change provisions relating to parenting plans; to change provisions relating to the discretion of the judge in custody disputes; to provide for definitions; 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 "Military Parents Rights Act."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for child custody proceedings, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 19-9-1, relating to parenting plans, as follows:
"(2) Unless otherwise ordered by the judge, or agreed upon by the parties, a parenting plan shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) Where and when a child will be in each parent's physical care, designating where the child will spend each day of the year; (B) How holidays, birthdays, vacations, school breaks, and other special occasions will be spent with each parent including the time of day that each event will begin and end; (C) Transportation arrangements including how the child will be exchanged between the parents, the location of the exchange, how the transportation costs will be paid, and any other matter relating to the child spending time with each parent; (D) Whether supervision will be needed for any parenting time and, if so, the particulars of the supervision; (E) An allocation of decision-making authority to one or both of the parents with regard to the child's education, health, extracurricular activities, and religious upbringing, and if the parents agree the matters should be jointly decided, how to resolve a situation in which the parents disagree on resolution; and (F) What, if any, limitations will exist while one parent has physical custody of the child in terms of the other parent contacting the child and the other parent's right to access education, health, extracurricular activity, and religious information regarding the child; and (G) If a military parent is a party in the case:
(i) How to manage the child's transition into temporary physical custody to a nondeploying parent if a military parent is deployed; (ii) The manner in which the child will maintain continuing contact with a

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deployed parent; (iii) How a deployed parent's parenting time may be delegated to his or her extended family; (iv) How the parenting plan will be resumed once the deployed parent returns from deployment; and (v) How divisions (i) through (iv) of this subparagraph serve the best interest of the child."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 19-9-3, relating to the discretion of the judge in custody disputes, by revising subsection (b) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) In any case in which a judgment awarding the custody of a child has been entered, on the motion of any party or on the motion of the judge, that portion of the judgment effecting visitation rights between the parties and their child or parenting time may be subject to review and modification or alteration without the necessity of any showing of a change in any material conditions and circumstances of either party or the child, provided that the review and modification or alteration shall not be had more often than once in each two-year period following the date of entry of the judgment. However, this subsection shall not limit or restrict the power of the judge to enter a judgment relating to the custody of a child in any new proceeding based upon a showing of a change in any material conditions or circumstances of a party or the child. A military parent's absences caused by the performance of his or her deployments, or the potential for future deployments, shall not be the sole factor considered in supporting a claim of any change in material conditions or circumstances of either party or the child; provided, however, that the court may consider evidence of the effect of a deployment in assessing a claim of any change in material conditions or circumstances of either party or the child." "(i) Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, whenever a military parent is deployed, the following shall apply:
(1) A court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights and responsibilities under an existing parenting plan earlier than 90 days after the deployment ends, unless such modification is agreed to by the deployed parent; (2) Upon a petition to establish or modify an existing parenting plan being filed by a deploying parent or nondeploying parent, the court shall enter a temporary modification order for the parenting plan to ensure contact with the child during the period of deployment when:
(A) A military parent receives formal notice from military leadership that he or she will deploy in the near future, and such parent has primary physical custody, joint physical custody, or sole physical custody of a child, or otherwise has parenting time with a child under an existing parenting plan; and (B) The deployment will have a material effect upon a deploying parent's ability to exercise parental rights and responsibilities toward his or her child either in the

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existing relationship with the other parent or under an existing parenting plan; (3) Petitions for temporary modification of an existing parenting plan because of a deployment shall be heard by the court as expeditiously as possible and shall be a priority on the court's calendar;
(4)(A) All temporary modification orders for parenting plans shall include a reasonable and specific transition schedule to facilitate a return to the predeployment parenting plan over the shortest reasonable time period after the deployment ends, based upon the child's best interest. (B) Unless the court determines that it would not be in the child's best interest, a temporary modification order for a parenting plan shall set a date certain for the anticipated end of the deployment and the start of the transition period back to the predeployment parenting plan. If a deployment is extended, the temporary modification order for a parenting plan shall remain in effect, and the transition schedule shall take effect at the end of the extension of the deployment. Failure of the nondeploying parent to notify the court in accordance with this paragraph shall not prejudice the deploying parent's right to return to the predeployment parenting plan once the temporary modification order for a parenting plan expires as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. (C) A temporary modification order for a parenting plan shall expire upon the completion of the transition period and the predeployment parenting plan shall establish the rights and responsibilities between parents for the child; (5) Upon a petition to modify an existing parenting plan being filed by a deploying parent and upon a finding that it serves the best interest of the child, the court may delegate for the duration of the deployment any portion of such deploying parent's parenting time with the child to anyone in his or her extended family, including but not limited to an immediate family member, a person with whom the deploying parent cohabits, or another person having a close and substantial relationship to the child. Such delegated parenting time shall not create any separate rights to such person once the period of deployment has ended; (6) If the court finds it to be in the child's best interest, a temporary modification order for a parenting plan issued under this subsection may require any of the following: (A) The nondeploying parent make the child reasonably available to the deploying parent to exercise his or her parenting time immediately before and after the deploying parent departs for deployment and whenever the deploying parent returns to or from leave or furlough from his or her deployment; (B) The nondeploying parent facilitate opportunities for the deployed parent to have regular and continuing contact with his or her child by telephone, e-mail exchanges, virtual video parenting time through the Internet, or any other similar means; (C) The nondeploying parent not interfere with the delivery of correspondence or packages between the deployed parent and child of such parent; and (D) The deploying parent provide timely information regarding his or her leave and departure schedule to the nondeploying parent;

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(7) Because actual leave from a deployment and departure dates for a deployment are subject to change with little notice due to military necessity, such changes shall not be used by the nondeploying parent to prevent contact between the deployed parent and his or her child; (8) A court order temporarily modifying an existing parenting plan or other order governing parent-child rights and responsibilities shall specify when a deployment is the basis for such order and it shall be entered by the court only as a temporary modification order or interlocutory order; (9) A relocation by a nondeploying parent during a period of a deployed parent's absence and occurring during the period of a temporary modification order for a parenting plan shall not act to terminate the exclusive and continuing jurisdiction of the court for purposes of later determining custody or parenting time under this chapter; (10) A court order temporarily modifying an existing parenting plan or other order shall require the nondeploying parent to provide the court and the deploying parent with not less than 30 days' advance written notice of any intended change of residence address, telephone numbers, or e-mail address; (11) Upon a deployed parent's final return from deployment, either parent may file a petition to modify the temporary modification order for a parenting plan on the grounds that compliance with such order will result in immediate danger or substantial harm to the child, and may further request that the court issue an ex parte order. The deployed parent may file such a petition prior to his or her return. Such petition shall be accompanied by an affidavit in support of the requested order. Upon a finding of immediate danger or substantial harm to the child based on the facts set forth in the affidavit, the court may issue an ex parte order modifying the temporary parenting plan or other parent-child contact in order to prevent immediate danger or substantial harm to the child. If the court issues an ex parte order, the court shall set the matter for hearing within ten days from the issuance of the ex parte order; (12) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude either party from filing a petition for permanent modification of an existing parenting plan under subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that the court shall not conduct a final hearing on such petition until at least 90 days after the final return of the deploying parent. There shall exist a presumption favoring the predeployment parenting plan or custody order as one that still serves the best interest of the child, and the party seeking to permanently modify such plan or order shall have the burden to prove that it no longer serves the best interest of the child; (13) When the deployment of a military parent has a material effect upon his or her ability to appear in person at a scheduled hearing, then upon request by the deploying parent and provided reasonable advance notice is given to other interested parties, the court may allow a deployed parent to present testimony and other evidence by electronic means for any matter considered by the court under this subsection. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'electronic means' shall include, but not be limited to, communications by telephone, video teleconference, Internet connection,

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or electronically stored affidavits or documents sent from the deployment location or elsewhere;
(14)(A) When deployment of a military parent appears imminent and there is no existing parenting plan or other order setting forth the parent's rights and responsibilities, then upon a petition filed by either parent the court shall:
(i) Expedite a hearing to establish a temporary parenting plan; (ii) Require that the deploying parent shall have continued access to the child, provided that such contact is in the child's best interest; (iii) Ensure the disclosure of financial information pertaining to both parties; (iv) Determine the child support responsibilities under Code Section 19-6-15 of both parents during the deployment; and (v) Determine the child's best interest and consider delegating to any third parties with close contacts to the child any reasonable parenting time during the deployment. In deciding such request the court shall consider the reasonable requests of the deployed parent. (B) Any pleading filed to establish a parenting plan or child support order under this paragraph shall be identified at the time of filing by stating in the text of the pleading the specific facts related to the deployment and by referencing this paragraph and subsection of this Code section; (15) When an impending deployment precludes court expedited adjudication before deployment, the court may agree to allow the parties to arbitrate any issues as allowed under Code Section 19-9-1.1, or order the parties to mediation under any court established alternative dispute resolution program. For purposes of arbitration or mediation, each party shall be under a duty to provide to the other party information relevant to any parenting plan or support issues pertaining to the children or the parties; (16) Each military parent shall be under a continuing duty to provide written notice to the nondeploying parent within 14 days of the military parent's receipt of oral or written orders requiring deployment or any other absences due to military service that will impact the military parent's ability to exercise his or her parenting time with a child. If deployment orders do not allow for 14 days' advance notice, then the military parent shall provide written notice to the other parent immediately upon receiving such notice; and (17) A military parent shall ensure that any military family care plan that he or she has filed with his or her commander is consistent with any existing court orders for his or her child. In all instances any court order will be the first course of action for the care of a child during the absence of a military parent, and the military family care plan will be the alternative plan if the nondeploying parent either refuses to provide care for the child or acknowledges an inability to provide reasonable care for the child. A military parent shall not be considered in contempt of any court order or parenting plan when he or she in good faith implements his or her military family care plan based upon the refusal or claimed inability of a nondeploying parent to provide reasonable care for a child during a deployment."

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SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 19-9-6, relating to definitions for the article, as follows:
"19-9-6. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Armed forces' means the national guard and the reserve components of the armed forces, the United States army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, and air force. (2) 'Deploy' or 'deployment' means military service in compliance with the military orders received by a member of the armed forces to report for combat operations, contingency operations, peacekeeping operations, a remote tour of duty, temporary duty, or other such military service for which a parent is required to report unaccompanied by family members. Deployment shall include the period during which a military parent remains subject to deployment orders and remains deployed on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause. Such term shall include mobilization. (3) 'Deploying parent' or 'deployed parent' means a military parent who has been formally notified by military leadership that he or she will deploy or mobilize or who is currently deployed or mobilized. (1)(4) 'Joint custody' means joint legal custody, joint physical custody, or both joint legal custody and joint physical custody. In making an order for joint custody, the judge may order joint legal custody without ordering joint physical custody. (2)(5) 'Joint legal custody' means both parents have equal rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including the child's education, health care, extracurricular activities, and religious training; provided, however, that the judge may designate one parent to have sole power to make certain decisions while both parents retain equal rights and responsibilities for other decisions. (3)(6) 'Joint physical custody' means that physical custody is shared by the parents in such a way as to assure the child of substantially equal time and contact with both parents. (7) 'Military family care plan' means a plan that is periodically reviewed by a military parent's commander that provides for care of a military parent's child whenever his or her military duties prevent such parent from providing care to his or her child and ensures that a military parent has made adequate and reasonable arrangements to provide for the needs and supervision of his or her child whenever a nondeploying parent is unable or unavailable to provide care in the military parent's absence. (8) 'Military parent' means a member of the armed forces who is a legal parent, adoptive parent, or guardian of a child under the age of 18, whose parental rights are established either by operation of law or the process of legitimation, and who has not had his or her parental rights terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction. (9) 'Mobilization' or 'mobilize' means the call-up of the national guard and the reserve components of the armed forces to extended active duty service. Such term shall not include National Guard or Reserves component annual training, inactive duty days, drill weekends, or state active duty performed within the boundaries this state.

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(10) 'Nondeploying parent' means: (A) A parent who is not a member of the armed forces; or (B) A military parent who is currently not also a deploying parent.
(4)(11) 'Sole custody' means a person, including, but not limited to, a parent, has been awarded permanent custody of a child by a court order. Unless otherwise provided by court order, the person awarded sole custody of a child shall have the rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including the child's education, health care, extracurricular activities, and religious training, and the noncustodial parent shall have the right to visitation or parenting time. A person who has not been awarded custody of a child by court order shall not be considered as the sole legal custodian while exercising visitation rights or parenting time. (12) 'State active duty' means the call-up by a governor for the performance of any military duty while serving within the boundaries of that state. (13) 'Temporary duty' means the assignment of a military parent to a geographic location outside of this state for a limited period of time to accomplish training or to assist in the performance of a military mission."

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 McKoon of the 29th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 112.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S

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Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 112.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th asked unanimous consent that HB 454, having been placed on the Table on April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 454, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 454. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Brooks of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating presidential preference primary, so as to provide for the date of the presidential preference primary; to provide for the submission of the names of candidates and the publishing of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares

Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
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Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 6.

HB 454, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Heath of the 31st was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th asked unanimous consent that HB 390, having been placed on the Table on April 12, 2011, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 390, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 390. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 34th, Jacobs of the 80th, Pak of the 102nd and Holcomb of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal or certiorari by the state in criminal cases, so as to authorize the state to have the right of direct appeal rather than seeking a certificate for immediate review when a defendant's motion for new trial or extraordinary motion of new trial is granted; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 390 LC 29 4615 by adding at line 21:

(2) Order, decision, or judgement denying a motion to suppress or exclude illegally seized evidence; or

and on line 22 renumbering (2) to (3)

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

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Senator Seabaugh of the 28th objected.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch N Butler N Butterworth N Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Fort N Ginn Y Goggans
Golden N Gooch

N Grant N Hamrick N Harbison E Heath N Henson N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James N Jeffares N Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon N Millar N Miller N Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh N Seay
Shafer N Sims Y Staton N Stone N Stoner N Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S
Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 10, nays 39, and the Cowsert amendment #1 was lost.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #2:

Amend HB 390 LC 29 4615

by adding on line 22 following 5-7-1. the words "During the pendency of an appeal of an order or decision granting a motion for new trial or an extraordinary motion for new trial, the defendant shall be entitled to a reasonable bond."

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Cowsert amendment #2 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:

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Davis Fort Y Ginn N Goggans Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 2.

HB 390, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hooks of the 14th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

SB 76. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Stoner of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; 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 Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to

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require fingerprinting and criminal background investigations of applicants for licensure of emergency medical services personnel; to provide definitions; to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; 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 adding a new Code section to Article 3 to read as follows:
"31-11-49. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Center' means the Georgia Crime Information Center. (2) 'Certify' and 'certification' are synonymous with 'license' and 'licensure.' (3) 'Emergency medical services personnel' means all individuals licensed by the department under this article."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-11-51, relating to certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians, as follows:
"31-11-51. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (b) The board shall, by regulation, authorize the department to establish procedures and standards for certifying and recertifying the licensing of emergency medical technicians services personnel. The department shall succeed to all rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the composite board which were in effect on December 31, 2001, and which relate to the functions transferred to the department by this chapter. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law. (c) In reviewing applicants for initial licensure of emergency medical services personnel, the department shall be authorized pursuant to this Code section to obtain conviction data with respect to such applicants for the purposes of determining the suitability of the applicant for licensure. (d) The department shall by rule or regulation establish a procedure for requesting a fingerprint based criminal history records check from the center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fingerprints shall be in such form and of such quality as prescribed by the center and under standards adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fees may be charged as necessary to cover the cost of the records search. Upon receipt thereof, the center shall promptly cause such criminal records search to be conducted.

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The center shall notify the department in writing of any finding of disqualifying information, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check, or if there is no such finding. (e) Conviction data received by the department shall be privileged and shall not be a public record or disclosed to any person. Conviction data shall be maintained by the department pursuant to laws regarding such records and the rules and regulations of the center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Penalties for the unauthorized release or disclosure of conviction data shall be as prescribed by law or rule or regulation of the center or Federal Bureau of Investigation. (f) The center, the department, or any law enforcement agency, or the employees of any such entities, shall neither be responsible for the accuracy of information provided pursuant to this Code section nor be liable for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim relating to or arising from the dissemination of information pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-11-102, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) For the first two fiscal years in which funds are appropriated to the commission for distribution, to distribute such funds in the following areas with the priority for distribution to be set by majority vote of the commission:
(A) Physician uncompensated trauma care services provided in designated trauma centers; (B) Emergency medical service uncompensated trauma care services provided to patients transported to designated trauma centers and to trauma patients transported to out-of-state hospitals as approved by the commission; (C) Uncompensated trauma care services of designated trauma centers; (D) Trauma care readiness costs for designated or certified trauma care service providers; and (E) Trauma care service start-up costs for providers seeking a trauma care designation or certification. The commission shall adopt a formula that prioritizes the distribution of state appropriated funds that may be implemented during the third state fiscal year in which funds are appropriated to the commission for distribution. Such formula shall be evaluated and modified, if needed, every two years thereafter;"
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 76.
On the motion, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

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Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 76.

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

SB 135. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st, Rogers of the 21st, Butler of the 55th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; 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 Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, chiropractic adjustments, or chiropractic manipulations; 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. Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, is amended by revising Code Section 43-9-18, relating to construction of chapter, as follows:
"43-9-18. (a) No person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services or chiropractic adjustments. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, nothing Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:
(1) Prohibit any other licensed health care professional from practicing within the scope of that person's license; or (2) Permit any person not licensed or authorized under this chapter to engage in the practice of chiropractic."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Shafer of the 48th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 135.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour N Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler N Butterworth
Carter, B Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon N Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers
Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 4; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 135.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 53.

By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HR 489.

By Representatives Thomas of the 100th, Carter of the 175th, Kaiser of the 59th, Coleman of the 97th, Morgan of the 39th and others:

A RESOLUTION directing the State Board of Education to revise its professional learning rules; to establish a Professional Learning Rules Task Force; to provide written guidance; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bill of the House:

HB 129.

By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Evans of the 40th and Willard of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide

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for a definition; to provide for related matters; 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 346. By Representative Knight of the 126th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House adheres to its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to the House 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 Senate:

SB 33.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Allison of the 8th, Martin of the 47th, and Cheokas of the 134th.

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

SB 58. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide short titles; to revise provisions relating to indemnification payments in the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard; to provide for duties of the Georgia State Indemnification Commission; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide 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 "Jarrett Little Act" or as the "Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act."
SECTION 2. Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Indemnification shall be paid under this article as follows: (1) In the case of a partial permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management rescue specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, the eligible disabled person may elect payment of $35,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (2) In the case of a partial permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, the eligible person may elect to receive a payment of $12,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (3)(2) In the case of a total permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management rescue specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, the injured person may elect to receive a payment of $75,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; or

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(4) In the case of a total permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, the eligible person may elect to receive a payment of $25,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (5)(3) In the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, payment shall be made to the surviving unremarried spouse or the dependents of the spouse or deceased person as shown in his or her most recent tax return or to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. The surviving unremarried spouse, dependents, or the legal guardian may elect to receive payment in a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; or:
(i) The deceased's spouse; (ii) In the event there is no surviving spouse, to the deceased's dependent children; and (iii) In the event there is no surviving spouse or dependent children of the deceased, equally to such other surviving dependents of the deceased, including his or her dependent parents and siblings. (B) In the case of organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, payment shall be made to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. A person entitled to payment under this paragraph may elect to receive payment in a sum of $100,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'dependent' shall have such meaning as shall be established by the rules and regulations of the department subject to the approval of the commission. (6) In the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, payment shall be made to the surviving unremarried spouse or the dependents of the spouse or deceased person as shown in his or her most recent tax return or to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. The surviving unremarried spouse, dependents, or the legal guardian may elect to receive payment in a lump sum payment of $40,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum."
SECTION 3. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the revised indemnification amounts for state highway employees shall be applicable to all incidents involving state highway

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employees occurring on or after January 1, 2011. (b) The retroactive application of these changes with regard to state highway employees is based on the authority of Ga. Laws 2000, p. 2007, Section 1, adding Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI(g) of the Georgia Constitution.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Gooch of the 51st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 58 as amended by the following amendment:

Amend the House substitute to SB 58 by adding "state highway employee," after "management specialist," on line 7.

By adding "state highway employee," after "management specialist," on line 56.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Hamrick
Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 58 as amended by the Senate.

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

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SB 240. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th and Jackson of the 24th:
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 create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for related matters; 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 Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide for safety equipment on personal transportation vehicles; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, as follows:
"(43.1) 'Personal transportation vehicle' means any motor vehicle: (A) With a minimum of four wheels; (B) Capable of a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 miles per hour; (C) With a maximum gross vehicle unladen or empty weight of 1,375 pounds; and (D) Capable of transporting not more than eight persons.
The term does not include mobility aids, including power wheelchairs and scooters, that can be used indoors and outdoors for the express purpose of enabling mobility for a person with a disability. The term also does not include any all-terrain vehicle."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new part to Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to special provisions for certain vehicles, to read as follows:
"Part 6 40-6-363. (a) This part shall have no application to any county or municipality that has enacted prior to January 1, 2012, an ordinance authorizing the operation of motorized carts

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pursuant to Code Section 40-6-331. (b) In addition to the requirements contained in paragraph (43.1) of Code Section 40-11, all personal transportation vehicles shall have the following equipment:
(1) A braking system sufficient for the weight and passenger capacity of the vehicle, including a parking brake; (2) A reverse warning device functional at all times when the directional control is in the reverse position; (3) A main power switch. When the switch is in the 'off' position, or the key or other device that activates the switch is removed, the motive power circuit shall be inoperative. If the switch uses a key, it shall be removable only in the 'off' position; (4) Head lamps; (5) Reflex reflectors; (6) Tail lamps; (7) A horn; (8) A rearview mirror; (9) Safety warning labels; and (10) Hip restraints and hand holds."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 240.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Butler N Butterworth Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 45, nays 4; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 240.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 39. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; 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 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-1-16. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Developmental disability' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 37-1-1. (2) 'Mental illness' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 37-1-1. (b)(1) To achieve a reduction in recidivism and symptoms of mental illness among mentally ill offenders in criminal cases and to increase their likelihood of successful

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rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment, any court that has jurisdiction over a criminal case in which a defendant has a mental illness or developmental disability, or a co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder, may establish a mental health court division to provide an alternative to the traditional judicial system for disposition of such cases. A mental health court division will bring together mental health professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring. (2) In any criminal case in which a defendant suffers from a mental illness or developmental disability, or a co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder, and the defendant meets the eligibility criteria for the mental health court division, the court may refer the case to the mental health court division:
(A) Prior to the entry of the sentence, if the prosecuting attorney consents; (B) As part of a sentence in a case; or (C) Upon consideration of a petition to revoke probation. (3) Each mental health court division shall establish a planning group to develop a written work plan. The planning group shall include judges, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs or their designees, public defenders, probation officers, and persons having expertise in the field of mental health. The work plan shall address the operational, coordination, resource, information management, and evaluation needs of the mental health court division. The work plan shall include written eligibility criteria for the mental health court division. The mental health court division shall combine judicial supervision, treatment of mental health court division participants, and drug and mental health testing. Defendants charged with murder, armed robbery, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated child molestation, or child molestation shall not be eligible for entry into the mental health court division, except in the case of a separate court supervised reentry program designed to more closely monitor mentally ill offenders returning to the community after having served a term of incarceration. Any such court supervised community reentry program for mentally ill offenders shall be subject to the work plan as provided for in this paragraph. (4) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall adopt standards for the mental health court divisions. Each mental health court division shall adopt standards that are consistent with the standards of the Judicial Council of Georgia. The standards shall serve as a flexible framework for developing effective mental health court divisions and provide a structure for conducting research and evaluation for division accountability. The standards are not intended to be a certification or regulatory checklist. (5) The court instituting the mental health court division may request the district attorney for the judicial circuit or solicitor-general for the state court for the jurisdiction to designate one or more prosecuting attorneys to serve in the mental health court division and may request the circuit public defender, if any, to designate one or more assistant public defenders to serve in the mental health court division. (6) The clerk of the court instituting the mental health court division or such clerk's designee shall serve as the clerk of the mental health court division. (7) The court instituting the mental health court division may request other

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employees of the court to perform duties for the mental health court division. Such employees shall perform duties as directed by the judges of the mental health court division. (8) The court instituting the mental health court division may enter into agreements with other courts and agencies for the assignment of personnel from other courts and agencies to the mental health court division, including probation supervision. (9) Expenses for salaries, equipment, services, and supplies incurred in implementing this Code section may be paid from state funds, funds of the county or political subdivision implementing such mental health court division, federal grant funds, and funds from private donations. (c)(1) Each mental health court division shall establish written criteria that define the successful completion of the mental health court division program. (2) If the mental health court division participant successfully completes the mental health court division program prior to the entry of judgment, the case against the mental health court division participant may be dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. (3) If the mental health court division participant successfully completes the mental health court division program as part of a sentence imposed by the court, the sentence of the mental health court division participant may be reduced or modified. (4) Any plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered pursuant to this Code section shall not be withdrawn without the consent of the court. (d) Any statement made by a mental health court division participant as part of participation in such court, or any report made by the staff of the court or program connected to the court, regarding a participant's mental health shall not be admissible as evidence against the participant in any legal proceeding or prosecution; provided, however, that if the participant violates the conditions of his or her participation in the division or is terminated from the mental health court division, the reasons for the violation or termination may be considered in sanctioning, sentencing, or otherwise disposing of the participant's case. (e) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to permit a judge to impose, modify, or reduce a sentence below the minimum sentence required by law. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, mental health court division staff shall be provided, upon request, with access to all records relevant to the treatment of the mental health court division participant from any state or local government agency, except records declared confidential by Code Section 49-5-40 to which access may be obtained pursuant to Code Section 49-5-41. All records and the contents thereof shall be treated as confidential, shall not be disclosed to any person outside of the mental health court division, and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or subject to subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding. Such records and the contents thereof shall be maintained by the mental health court division and originating court in a confidential file not available to the public. (g) Any fees received by a mental health court division from a mental health court division participant as payment for mental health treatment and services shall not be

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considered as court costs or a fine. (h) The court shall have the authority to accept grants and donations and other proceeds from outside sources for the purpose of supporting the mental health court division. Any such grants, donations, or proceeds shall be retained by the mental health court division for expenses."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Grant of the 25th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 39.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 39.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 178. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Hill of the 32nd, Murphy of the 27th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for

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procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; 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 Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for record checks; 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 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"31-7-12.2. (a) It is the intention of the General Assembly to establish a new licensure category of long-term care provider which shall be referred to as 'assisted living community.' An assisted living community shall be authorized, in accordance with this Code section, to provide certain services that are beyond the scope of services that a personal care home is authorized to provide. (b) As used in this Code Section, the term:
(1) 'Ambulatory' means the ability to move from place to place by walking, either unaided or aided by a prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, or hand rails, or by propelling a wheelchair and to respond to an emergency condition, whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape with minimal human assistance using the normal means of egress. (2) 'Assisted living care' includes:
(A) Personal services, which includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; (B) The administration of medications by a medication aide in accordance with this Code section; and (C) The provision of assisted self-preservation in accordance with this Code

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section. (3) 'Assisted living community' means a personal care home with a minimum of 25 beds that is licensed as an assisted living community pursuant to Code Section 31-7-3. (4) 'Assisted self-preservation' means the capacity of a resident to be evacuated from an assisted living community, to a designated point of safety and within an established period of time as determined by the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Assisted self-preservation is a function of all of the following:
(A) The condition of the individual; (B) The assistance that is available to be provided to the individual by the staff of the assisted living community; and (C) The construction of the building in which the assisted living community is housed, including whether such building meets the state fire safety requirements applicable to an existing health care occupancy. (5) 'Continuous medical or nursing care' means medical or nursing care required other than on a periodic basis or for a short-term illness. (c) An assisted living community shall not admit or retain an individual who is not ambulatory unless the individual is capable of assisted self-preservation. In the event that the department determines that one or more residents of an assisted living community are not capable of assisted self-preservation due to the condition of the resident, the capabilities of the staff of the assisted living community, the construction of the building in which the assisted living community is housed, or a combination of these factors, the department shall have the authority to consider any of the following actions: (1) An increase in the staffing of the assisted living community to a level that is sufficient to ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation; (2) A change in the staffing assignments of the assisted living community if such change would ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation; (3) A change in rooms or the location of residents as necessary to ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation; (4) The utilization of any specialized equipment that would ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation. For purposes of this paragraph, specialized equipment shall only include a prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, hand rails, and a wheelchair; (5) A cessation in the further admission of individuals who are not ambulatory until such time that the assisted living community has taken actions necessary to ensure that all residents are capable of assisted self-preservation; (6) The transfer or discharge of any resident who is not capable of assisted selfpreservation; and (7) Any action set forth in Code section 31-2-11. (d) An assisted living community shall maintain a current list of all residents who are not ambulatory but who are capable of assisted self-preservation. The list shall be provided upon request to the department and maintained at all times by the assisted living community.

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(e) An assisted living community shall maintain fire detection and prevention equipment, including visual signals with alarms for hearing impaired residents, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and the requirements of the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. (f) An assisted living community shall not admit or retain an individual who is in need of continuous medical or nursing care. Other than as permitted by a medication aide pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (g) of this Code section, medical, nursing, or health services required on a periodic basis, or for short-term illness, shall not be provided as services of an assisted living community. When such services are required, they shall be purchased by the resident or the resident's representative or legal surrogate, if any, from appropriate providers managed independently from the assisted living community. An assisted living community may assist in arranging for such services, but not in the provision of such services.
(g)(1) An assisted living community may employ certified medication aides for the purpose of performing the technical aspects of the administration of certain medications in accordance with this subsection. An assisted living community that employs one or more certified medication aides must have a safe medication and treatment administration system that meets all the requirements of this subsection. (2) The department shall establish and maintain a medication aide registry containing the names of each individual in Georgia who is certified by the department as a medication aide. An assisted living community may not employ an individual as a medication aide unless the individual is listed in the medication aide registry in good standing. (3) An applicant for certification as a medication aide shall meet the following qualifications:
(A) Be a Georgia certified nurse aide with current certification in good standing; (B) Have successfully completed a state-approved medication aide training program administered by a Georgia licensed registered nurse, pharmacist, or physician; (C) Have successfully passed, with a minimum passing score of 80 percent, a written competency examination; and (D) Have demonstrated the requisite clinical skills to serve as a medication aide in accordance with a standardized checklist developed by the department. (4) A record of the successful completion of the written competency examination and clinical skills standardized checklist by an applicant for certification as a medication aide shall be included in the medication aide registry within 30 business days of evaluation. Each candidate for certification as a medication aide shall have the opportunity to take the written competency examination three times before being required to retake and successfully complete the medication aide training program. (5) An assisted living community shall annually conduct a comprehensive clinical skills competency review of each medication aide employed by the assisted living community. (6) Certificates issued pursuant to this subsection shall be renewed biennially

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according to schedules and fees approved by the department. (7) A medication aide who meets the criteria established in this subsection shall be permitted to perform the following tasks in an assisted living community in accordance with the written instructions of a physician:
(A) Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications; (B) Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and protocol; (C) Administer medication via a metered dose inhaler; (D) Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol; (E) Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema as ordered by a physician; and (F) Assist residents in the supervision of self-administration of medication. (8) A medication aide shall record in the medication administration record all medications that the medication aide has personally administered to a resident of an assisted living community and any refusal of a resident to take a medication. A medication aide shall observe a resident to whom medication has been administered and report any changes in the condition of such resident to the personal representative or legal surrogate of the resident. (9) All medication administered by a medication aide in accordance with this Code section shall be in unit or multidose packaging. (10) An assisted living community that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform the following duties: (A) Perform a quarterly review of the drug regimen of each resident of the assisted living community and report any irregularities to the assisted living community administrator; (B) Remove for proper disposal any drugs that are expired, discontinued, in a deteriorated condition, or where the resident for whom such drugs were ordered is no longer a resident; (C) Establish or review policies and procedures for safe and effective drug therapy, distribution, use, and control; and (D) Monitor compliance with established policies and procedures for medication handling and storage. (11) An assisted living community that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall ensure that each medication aide receives ongoing medication training as prescribed by the department. A registered professional nurse or pharmacist shall conduct random medication administration observations on a quarterly basis and report any issues to the assisted living community administrator. (h) An assisted living community shall establish a written care plan for each resident. Such care plan shall describe the needs of the resident and how such needs will be met. (i) An assisted living community shall not be permitted to enroll as a provider of

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medical assistance, as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 49-4-141, or receive any funds authorized or paid pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
31-7-12.3. The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2. Such rules and regulations shall establish meaningful distinctions between the levels of care provided by personal care homes, assisted living communities, and nursing homes but shall not curtail the scope or levels of services provided by personal care homes or nursing homes as of June 30, 2011; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall preclude the department from issuing waivers or variances to personal care homes of the rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Notwithstanding Code Section 31-2-9 or 31-7-12.2, the department shall not grant a waiver or variance unless:
(1) There are adequate standards affording protection for the health and safety of residents of the personal care home; (2) The resident of the personal care home provides a medical assessment conducted by a licensed health care professional who is unaffiliated with the personal care home which identifies the needs of the resident; and (3) The department finds that the personal care home can provide or arrange for the appropriate level of care for the resident."
SECTION 2. Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful, is amended by revising paragraph (26) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(26) With respect to any individual or facility providing personal care services or assisted living care:
(A) Any person or entity not duly licensed or registered as a personal care home or assisted living community formally or informally offering, advertising to, or soliciting the public for residents or referrals; or (B) Any personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or any assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, offering, advertising, or soliciting the public to provide services:
(i) Which are outside the scope of personal care services or assisted living care, respectively; and (ii) For which it has not been specifically authorized. Nothing in this subparagraph prohibits advertising by a personal care home or assisted living community for services authorized by the Department of Community Health under a waiver or variance pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 31-29;. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, 'personal care' means protective care and watchful oversight of a resident who needs a watchful environment but who does not have an illness, injury, or disability which requires chronic or convalescent care

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including medical and nursing services, and 'assisted living care' includes services provided for in Code Section 31-7-12.2. The provisions of this paragraph shall be enforced following consultation with the Department of Community Health which shall retain primary responsibility for issues relating to licensure of any individual or facility providing personal care services;"
SECTION 3. Code Section 16-5-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to simple battery, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) A person who is an employee, agent, or volunteer at any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, relating to long-term care facilities, or Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to assisted living communities, or Code Section 317-12, relating to personal care homes, or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173, relating to home health care and hospices, who commits the offense of simple battery against a person who is admitted to or receiving services from such facility, person, or entity shall be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."
SECTION 4. Code Section 16-5-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to battery, is amended by revising subsection (k) as follows:
"(k) A person who is an employee, agent, or volunteer at any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, relating to long-term care facilities, or Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to assisted living communities, or Code Section 317-12, relating to personal care homes, or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173, relating to home health care and hospices, who commits the offense of battery against a person who is admitted to or receiving services from such facility, person, or entity shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both."
SECTION 5. Code Section 16-6-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against person detained or patient in hospital or other institution, and sexual assault by practitioner of psychotherapy against patient, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) A person who is an employee, agent, or volunteer at any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, or 31-7-12, or 31-7-12.2 or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173 commits sexual assault when he or she engages in sexual contact with another individual who the actor knew or should have known had been admitted to or is receiving services from such facility or the actor."

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SECTION 6. Code Section 25-2-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property and requirements as to construction, maintenance, and use generally, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(J) as follows:
"(J) Personal care homes and assisted living communities required to be licensed as such by the Department of Community Health and having at least seven beds for nonfamily adults, and the Commissioner shall, pursuant to Code Section 25-2-4, by rule adopt state minimum fire safety standards for those homes, and any structure constructed as or converted to a personal care home on or after April 15, 1986, shall be deemed to be a proposed building pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 252-14 and that structure may be required to be furnished with a sprinkler system meeting the standards established by the Commissioner if he deems this necessary for proper fire safety."
SECTION 7. Code Section 26-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (18.1) as follows:
"(18.1) 'Institution' means any licensed hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, hospice, health clinic, or prison clinic."
SECTION 8. Code Section 26-4-191 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Utilization of Unused Prescription Drugs Act," is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Health care facility' means an institution which is licensed as a nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, personal care home, home health agency, or hospice pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31."
SECTION 9. Code Section 26-4-212 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Safe Medications Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Institution' means any licensed hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or hospice."
SECTION 10. Code Section 31-2-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records check requirement for certain facilities, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) 'Facility' means a: (A) Personal care home required to be licensed or permitted under Code Section

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31-7-12; (B) Assisted living community required to be licensed under Code Section 31-712.2; (B)(C) Private home care provider required to be licensed under Article 13 of Chapter 7 of this title; or (C)(D) Community living arrangement subject to licensure under paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 31-2-4."
SECTION 11. Code Section 31-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to health care facilities, is amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4), as follows:
"(4) 'Institution' means: (A) Any building, facility, or place in which are provided two or more beds and other facilities and services that are used for persons received for examination, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, maternity care, nursing care, assisted living care, or personal care for periods continuing for 24 hours or longer and which is classified by the department, as provided for in this chapter, as either a hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, or personal care home;"
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 31-7-3, relating to requirements for permits to operate institutions, as follows:
"(d)(1) When an application for licensure to operate a personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or an assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, has been made, the department shall inform the office of the state long-term care ombudsman of the name and address of the applicant prior to issuing authority to operate or receive residents and shall provide to the ombudsman program an opportunity to provide to the department information relevant to the applicant's fitness to operate as a licensed personal care home or an assisted living community. (2) The department may consider any information provided under this subsection, where verified by appropriate licensing procedures, in determining whether an applicant meets the requirements for licensing. (3) The department shall promulgate regulations setting forth the procedures by which the long-term care ombudsman program shall report information to the department or its designee as required by this subsection, including a consistent format for the reporting of information, safeguards to protect confidentiality, and specified types of information which shall be routinely provided by the long-term care ombudsman program. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide any authority to the longterm care ombudsman program to license or refuse to license the operation of a personal care home or an assisted living community."

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SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, relating to personal care homes, as follows:
"(2) 'Personal services' includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Personal services shall not include medical, nursing, or health services; provided, however, that the department shall be authorized to grant a waiver of this provision in the same manner as provided for in Code Section 31-7-12.3 for the waiver of rules and regulations and in the same manner and only to the same extent as granted on or before June 30, 2011."
SECTION 13A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-7-12.1, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, to add a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) In addition to the sanctions authorized herein, an unlicensed personal care home shall be deemed to be negligent per se in the event of any claim for personal injury or wrongful death of a resident."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-111, relating to findings and declaration of policy under the "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authorities Act," as follows:
"(1) There exists in this state a seriously inadequate supply of and a critical need for facilities which can furnish the comprehensive services required by elderly persons in a single location, including, without limitation, residential care and the types of services provided in skilled nursing homes, intermediate care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes (hereinafter referred to as 'residential care facilities for the elderly');"
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (7) of Code Section 31-7-112, relating to definitions relative to the "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authorities Act," as follows:
"(A) Any one or more buildings or structures to be used in providing at a single location the comprehensive services required by the elderly, including, without limitation, residential care and the types of services provided in skilled nursing homes, intermediate care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes supplied with all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery, equipment, parking facilities, landscaping, and facilities for outdoor storage, all as determined by the authority, which determination shall be final and not subject to review; provided, however, that no single project or residential care facility shall be required to render all types of services and levels of care referred to above. There may be included as part of any such project all improvements necessary to the full

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utilization thereof, including, without limitation, site preparation; roads and streets; sidewalks; water supply; outdoor lighting; belt line railroad; railroad sidings and lead tracks; bridges; causeways; terminals for railroad, automotive, and air transportation; transportation facilities incidental to the project; and the dredging and improving of harbors and waterways. However, none of the aforementioned improvements shall be the primary purpose of any project;"
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 31-7-172, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Hospice Law," as follows:
"(4) 'Health care facility' means hospitals; other special care units, including but not limited to podiatric facilities; skilled nursing facilities; intermediate care facilities; assisted living communities; personal care homes; ambulatory surgical or obstetrical facilities; health maintenance organizations; home health agencies; and diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation centers."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (11) of Code Section 31-7-250, relating to definitions relative to facility licensing and employee records checks, as follows:
"(11) 'Personal care home' or 'home' means a home required to be licensed or permitted under Code Section 31-7-12 or an assisted living community as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2."
SECTION 18. Code Section 31-8-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the long-term care ombudsman program, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Long-term care facility' means any skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, or personal care home now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 19. Code Section 31-8-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the 'Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act,' is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Long-term care facility' or 'facility' means any skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, personal care home, or community living arrangement now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the department."
SECTION 20. Code Section 31-8-132 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the "Remedies for Residents of Personal Care Homes Act," is amended by revising paragraph (5) as follows:

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"(5) 'Personal care home' or 'home' means a facility as defined in Code Section 31-712 and shall include any assisted living community as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12.2 that is subject to regulation and licensure by the department."
SECTION 21. Code Section 31-36A-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification by physician under the "Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act," is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) It is the physician's belief that it is in the adult's best interest to be discharged from a hospital, institution, medical center, or other health care institution providing health or personal care for treatment of any type of physical or mental condition and to be transferred to or admitted to an alternative facility or placement, including, but not limited to, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, personal care homes, rehabilitation facilities, and home and community based programs."
SECTION 22. Code Section 31-36A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petition for order by health care facility, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(2) It is the physician's belief that it is in the adult's best interest to be admitted to or discharged from a hospital, institution, medical center, or other health care institution providing health or personal care for treatment of any type of physical or mental condition or to be transferred to an alternative facility or placement, including, but not limited to, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, personal care homes, rehabilitation facilities, and home and community based programs; and"
SECTION 23. Code Section 35-3-34.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to circumstances when exonerated first offender's criminal record may be disclosed, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) The request for information is an inquiry about a person who has applied for employment with a nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or a person or entity that offers day care for elderly persons and the person who is the subject of the inquiry to the center was prosecuted for the offense of sexual battery, incest, pimping, pandering, or a violation of Code Section 30-5-8; or"
SECTION 24. Code Section 35-3-174 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time for reporting elopement of disabled person from personal care home, is amended as follows:
"35-3-174. The staff of personal care homes and assisted living communities shall call the local police department to report the elopement of any disabled person from the home within

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30 minutes of the staff's receiving actual knowledge that such person is missing from the home."
SECTION 25. Code Section 37-4-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admission of developmentally disabled persons to facilities for purposes of temporary supervision and care, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) An admission for respite care shall be for no longer than two weeks, provided that a person may be admitted for additional periods of respite care; provided, further, that there shall be no more than two admissions for respite care within any six-month period, counted from the first day of such an admission. Any such admission which exceeds limits provided in this Code section must be in accordance with the procedure in Code Section 37-4-20 or 37-4-40. This Code section shall not apply when the person sought to be admitted is living in a nursing home, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-27-1, or a personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or an assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2."
SECTION 26. Code Section 38-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and appointment of executive directors of veterans' homes, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) To construct and operate hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes for the use and care of war veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions and to pay the cost of construction of the hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes. The term 'cost of the construction' as used in this paragraph shall embrace the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights, and easements acquired; the cost of all machinery and equipment; and the cost of engineering, architectural, and legal expenses and of plans and specifications and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the construction of any hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes. The term shall also include administrative expense and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the construction of any hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes; the placing of the same in operation; and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation."
SECTION 27. Code Section 42-8-63.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discharges disqualifying individuals from employment, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) The employment is with a nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or a person or entity that offers day care for elderly persons and the

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defendant was discharged under this article after prosecution for the offense of sexual battery, incest, pimping, pandering, or a violation of Code Section 30-5-8; or"

SECTION 28. Code Section 48-13-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on authority of local government to impose regulatory fee and examples of businesses or practitioners of professions or occupations which may be subject to fees, is amended by revising paragraph (14) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(14) Nursing homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes;"

SECTION 29. Code Section 51-1-29.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on health care liability claim to gross negligence in emergency medical care, is amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(8) 'Health care institution' means: (A) An ambulatory surgical center; (B) A personal care home licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31; (B.1) An assisted living community licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31; (C) An institution providing emergency medical services; (D) A hospice; (E) A hospital; (F) A hospital system; (G) An intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded; or (H) A nursing home."

SECTION 30. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Grant of the 25th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 178.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn Y Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 49, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 178.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Goggans of the 7th

Jackson of the 2nd

The following resolution was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SR 103. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
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 Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; to provide for an effective date; 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, Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; 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 located in Baldwin, Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; and

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WHEREAS, the City of Milledgeville, Beasley Timber Management, LLC, Butts County Water and Sewer Authority, City of Thomasville, Flint Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia Department of Transportation, Jake Hughes Estate, Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, Georgia Power Company, Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, and North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 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 or approved by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Labor, Department of Natural Resources, State Properties Commission, and the Technical College System of Georgia.
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 hereinafter described real property in Baldwin County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, and Department of Veterans Service (the custodial agencies) currently receiving water from the Central State Hospital water facility, which do not object to the granting of this easement, 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 City of Milledgeville, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the operation and maintenance of a water utility system consisting of underground lines, pipes, water towers, fixtures, and the like on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area 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 Baldwin County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
All that real property in the custody of the custodial agencies being approximately 4,153 acres shown on a drawing entitled "Central State Campus" dated 3/16/2011.

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SECTION 3. That the installation of any new water line or equipment on any state property within the easement area as necessary for the City of Milledgeville to carry out specific duties and services being transferred to the City of Milledgeville shall require advance approval from the affected custodial agency. No upgrades to, or replacement of, the utility shall be carried out without the accompaniment of a survey prepared and signed by a surveyor licensed in the State of Georgia or an engineered drawing designed and signed by an engineer licensed in the State of Georgia that more clearly defines the easement area associated with that water line. Prior to the granting of this easement, an agreement shall be executed concerning the operation and maintenance of existing and new water lines, facilities, and services between the City of Milledgeville and any affected custodial agencies.
SECTION 4. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and operating said utility.
SECTION 5. That the City of Milledgeville 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 utility.
SECTION 6. That, after the City of Milledgeville assumes its aforementioned responsibilities 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 Milledgeville, or its successors and assigns, shall not have the option of removing any facilities in existence at the time this agreement was established or any facilities necessary for the unimpeded transfer of operational responsibilities that provide water to any state property currently receiving water service from the Central State Hospital water facility. Any facilities placed in the easement area and subsequently abandoned shall become the property of the State of Georgia or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 7. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Milledgeville and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Milledgeville, 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 Milledgeville.
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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 interest of the State of Georgia, and the City of Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville. 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. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 9. That the easement granted to the City of Milledgeville 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 10. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area
SECTION 11. That the consideration for such easement shall be water service provided by the City of Milledgeville to the custodial agencies; such water service shall be either free of charge or at a reduced fee and for a specified term as determined by the State Properties Commission. Central State Hospital water facility shall be conveyed in a separate agreement in which consideration shall not be less than the outstanding bond debt 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 12. 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 13. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Milledgeville shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 14. 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 15.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Barrow County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 16. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at Fort Yargo in Barrow County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.65 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in blue on that drawing prepared by Jackson Electric Membership Corporation and being Job Title "EXHIBIT 'B' ATTACHED TO JACKSON EMC EASEMENT # 22302", 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 17. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.

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SECTION 18. That Jackson Electric Membership 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 19. That, after Jackson Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 Jackson Electric Membership 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 20. That no title shall be conveyed to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Jackson Electric Membership 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 Jackson Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 21. 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 interest of the State of Georgia, and Jackson Electric Membership 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 Jackson Electric Membership 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.

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SECTION 22. That the easement granted to Jackson Electric Membership 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.
SECTION 23. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 24. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, 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 25. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Barrow County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 26. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 27. 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 28.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Butts County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 29. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a water line on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, 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 Butts County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
"Those approximately 0.451 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown in green on a plat of survey prepared for the Butts County, ET AL., Water and Sewer Authority dated December 12, 2009 and prepared by T Ingram, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor 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 30. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said water line.
SECTION 31. That the Butts 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 construction, operation, and maintenance of said water line.
SECTION 32. That, after the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority puts 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 Butts 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 facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 33. That no title shall be conveyed to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority and, except as herein specifically granted to the Butts 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 Butts County Water and Sewer Authority.

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SECTION 34. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 35. 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 interest of the State of Georgia, and the Butts 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 Butts 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 36. That the easement granted to the Butts 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.
SECTION 37. 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.

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SECTION 38. 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.
SECTION 39. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 40. 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 IV SECTION 41.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Cherokee County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 42. 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 area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Canton campus of Chattahoochee Technical College in Cherokee County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.31 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by a Georgia Registered Engineer, and being Job Title "NEW CHEROKEE COUNTY CAMPUS BUILDING APPALACHIAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE", 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 43. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.

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SECTION 44. 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 45. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 46. 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 47. 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 interest 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
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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 49. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 50. 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 51. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Cherokee County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 52. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 53. 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 54.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Effingham County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 55. 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 area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Savannah Technical College campus in Effingham County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 1.010 acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by Steven Scott, a Georgia Registered Engineer, and being Job Title "EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION", 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 56. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 57. 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 58. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 59. 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.
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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 interest 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 61. 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 62. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 63. 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 64. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Effingham County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 65. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 66. 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 67.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Floyd County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Education and Department of Labor, which do not object to the granting of this easement, 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 68. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Jake Hughes Estate, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a driveway in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a driveway 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 Floyd County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.0516 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on a access easement survey prepared by Eberly & Associates describing a ingress egress easement prepared for State of Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Labor, 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 69. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said driveway.
SECTION 70. That Jake Hughes Estate 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 driveway.

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SECTION 71. That, after Jake Hughes Estate has put into use the driveway 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, Jake Hughes Estate, 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 72. That no title shall be conveyed to Jake Hughes Estate, and, except as herein specifically granted to Jake Hughes Estate, 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 Jake Hughes Estate.
SECTION 73. 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 Jake Hughes Estate 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 Jake Hughes Estate. 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. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 74. That the easement granted to Jake Hughes Estate 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 75. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area
SECTION 76. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, 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 77. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Floyd County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 78. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Jake Hughes Estate shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 79. 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 80.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Floyd County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Education and Department of Labor, which do not object to the granting of this easement, 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 81. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a driveway in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and

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operating a driveway 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 Floyd County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.0516 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on a access easement survey prepared by Eberly & Associates describing a ingress egress easement prepared for State of Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Labor, 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 82. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said driveway.
SECTION 83. That Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, 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 driveway.
SECTION 84. That, after Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, has put into use the driveway 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, Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, 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 85. That no title shall be conveyed to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, and, except as herein specifically granted to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, 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 Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM.
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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 Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, 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 Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM. 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. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 87. That the easement granted to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, 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 88. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area
SECTION 89. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, 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 90. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Floyd County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 91. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 92. 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 93.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Fulton County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 94. 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 area for the relocation of overhead utilities to provide enhanced pedestrian access, conform to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, and improve the aesthetics of the site and the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Rhodes Memorial Hall in Fulton County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.05 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that aerial drawing titled "Rhodes Memorial Hall, Easement to Georgia Power", 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 95. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 96. 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.

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SECTION 97. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 98. 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 99. 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 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 100. 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.

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SECTION 101. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 102. 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 103. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 104. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 105. 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 106.
T11hat the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Fulton County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 107. 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 area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Atlanta campus of Atlanta Technical College in Fulton County and is more particularly described as follows:

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"That approximately 0.241 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by Boyd L Rogers and being Job Title "Atlanta Technical College", 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 108. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 109. 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 110. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 111. 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 112. 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 interest 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

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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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 113. 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 114. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 115. 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 116. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 117. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 118. 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 X SECTION 119.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gordon County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Defense, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 120. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a traffic safety improvement in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a traffic safety improvement 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 Gordon County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
"That 0.005 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on a right of way survey prepared by Howard P Copeland describing a Traffic Operations Improvement easement prepared for Department of Transportation State of Georgia, 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 121. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said traffic safety improvement.
SECTION 122. That the Department of Transportation 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 traffic safety improvement.
SECTION 123. That, after the Department of Transportation has put into use the traffic safety improvement 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

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Department of Transportation, 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 124. That no title shall be conveyed to the Department of Transportation, and, except as herein specifically granted to the Department of Transportation, 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 Department of Transportation.
SECTION 125. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 126. 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 interest of the State of Georgia, and the Department of Transportation 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 Department of Transportation. 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 127. That the easement granted to the Department of Transportation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall

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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 128. 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 129. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gordon County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 130. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Department of Transportation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 131. 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 132.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gordon County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the State Properties Commission, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 133. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area, for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the intersection of Western Atlantic Rail Road and Craigtown Road in Gordon County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.55 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by Donald O. Babb and being Job Title "NORTH GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORP. OVER CSX RAILROAD", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;"

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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 134. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 135. That North Georgia Electric Membership 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 136. That, after North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 North Georgia Electric Membership 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 137. That no title shall be conveyed to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to North Georgia Electric Membership 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 North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 138. 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 interest of the State of Georgia, and North Georgia Electric Membership 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

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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 North Georgia Electric Membership 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 139. That the easement granted to North Georgia Electric Membership 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.
SECTION 140. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 141. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, 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 142. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gordon County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 143. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 144. 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 XII SECTION 145.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gordon County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the State Properties Commission, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 146. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area, for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the intersection of Western Atlantic Rail Road and Miller Ferry Road in Gordon County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.55 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by Donald O. Babb and being Job Title "NORTH GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORP. OVER CSX RAILROAD", 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 147. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 148. That North Georgia Electric Membership 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 149. That, after North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 North Georgia Electric Membership 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 150. That no title shall be conveyed to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to North Georgia Electric Membership 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 North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 151. 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 interest of the State of Georgia, and North Georgia Electric Membership 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 North Georgia Electric Membership 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 152. That the easement granted to North Georgia Electric Membership 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.
SECTION 153. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of

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the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 154. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, 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 155. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gordon County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 156. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
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 XIII SECTION 158.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 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 area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Lawrenceville campus of Gwinnett Technical College in Gwinnett County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.289 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in red on that drawing prepared by Charles Brandon Bailey and being Job Title "Gwinnett Tech", 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 160. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 161. 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 162. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 163. 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 164. 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 interest 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is

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relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 165. 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 166. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 167. 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 168. 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 169. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 170. 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 171.
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System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 172. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Flint Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said approximately 20 foot by 600 foot easement area is located at the Warner Robins campus of Middle Georgia Technical College in Houston County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.275 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by the Technical College System of Georgia and being Job Title "Exhibit H", 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 173. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 174. That Flint Electric Membership 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 operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 175. That, after Flint Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, 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 Flint Electric Membership 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 electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 176. That no title shall be conveyed to Flint Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Flint Electric Membership 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 Flint Electric Membership Corporation.

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SECTION 177. 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 interest of the State of Georgia, and Flint Electric Membership 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 Flint Electric Membership 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 178. That the easement granted to Flint Electric Membership 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.
SECTION 179. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 180. 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.

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SECTION 181. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Houston County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 182. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Flint Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 183. 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 184.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Thomas County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 185. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Thomasville, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a natural gas line on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a natural gas 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 Thomas County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
"Those approximately 0.631 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown in yellow on a plat of survey prepared for the Southwest Georgia Technical College dated May 5, 2010 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 186. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said natural gas line.

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SECTION 187. That the City of Thomasville 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 natural gas line.
SECTION 188. That, after the City of Thomasville puts into use the natural gas 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 Thomasville, 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 189. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Thomasville and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Thomasville, 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 Thomasville.
SECTION 190. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 191. 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 interest of the State of Georgia, and the City of Thomasville 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

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City of Thomasville. 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 192. That the easement granted to the City of Thomasville 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 193. 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 194. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Thomas County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 195. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Thomasville shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 196. 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 197.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Wheeler County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the State Forestry Commission, which does not object to the granting of this easement, 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 198. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Beasley Timber Management, LLC, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a thoroughfare in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a thoroughfare 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 Wheeler County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
"That 0.08 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on a right of way survey prepared by Grady Boney describing a ingress egress easement prepared for State of Georgia Department of the Georgia Forestry Commission, 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 199. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said thoroughfare.
SECTION 200. That Beasley Timber Management, LLC 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 thoroughfare.
SECTION 201. That, after Beasley Timber Management, LLC has put into use the thoroughfare 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, Beasley Timber Management, LLC, 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 202. That no title shall be conveyed to Beasley Timber Management, LLC, and, except as herein specifically granted to Beasley Timber Management, LLC, 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 Beasley Timber Management, LLC.

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SECTION 203. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 204. 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 interest of the State of Georgia, and Beasley Timber Management, LLC 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 Beasley Timber Management, LLC. 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 at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 205. That the easement granted to Beasley Timber Management, LLC 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 206. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, 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.

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SECTION 207. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Wheeler County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 208. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Beasley Timber Management, LLC shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 209. 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 210.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 211.

That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

Senator Carter of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SR 103.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon
Millar Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 44, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SR 103.

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

HB 269. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 269 by adding after "date;" on line 25 the following: to provide for a funding contingency;
By deleting lines 262 and 263 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: notice to the address reflected in his or her driving record.
By deleting line 667 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: (a) Sections 1 through 22 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, Sections .1 and .2 of this Act shall become effective only upon the effective date of a specific appropriation of funds for the purposes of Sections .1 and .2 of this Act as expressed in a line item making specific reference to the full funding of Sections .1 and .2 of this Act in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. (c) Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-3-36, as amended in Section .1 of this Act, shall become effective on January 1, 2012.

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Senator Grant of the 25th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 269.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 269.

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

HB 325. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Casas of the 103rd and Dutton of the 166th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:

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Amend the Senate Finance Committee substitute to HB 325 (LC 33 4255S) by striking lines 39 through 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
not exceed the average state and local expenditures per student in fall enrollment in public elementary and secondary education for this state. The Department of Education shall determine and publish such amount annually, no later than January 1;
By striking lines 151 through 154 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: shall be adjusted annually until January 1, 2018, which adjustment may be based on the most recent annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average All Items Index, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, as determined by the department.
Senator Millar of the 40th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 325.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison E Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone N Stoner Y Tate N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 11; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 325.

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

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HB 112. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 112 by adding on line 12 after "state;" the following: to revise the provisions regarding temporary plates;
By adding between lines 490 and 491 the following: Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-8, relating to operation of unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate, revalidation decal, or county and extension of temporary plate, holographic security images, and disposition of fines, as follows:
"(b)(1) Any vehicle operated in the State of Georgia which is required to be registered and which does not have attached to the rear thereof a numbered license plate and current revalidation decal affixed to a corner or corners of the license plate as designated by the commissioner, if required, shall be stored at the owner's risk and expense by any law enforcement officer of the State of Georgia, unless such operation is otherwise permitted by this chapter.
(2)(A) It shall be a misdemeanor to operate any vehicle required to be registered in the State of Georgia without a valid numbered license plate properly validated, unless such operation is otherwise permitted under this chapter; and provided, further, that the purchaser of a new vehicle or a used vehicle from a dealer of new or used motor vehicles who displays a temporary plate issued as provided by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph may operate such vehicle on the public highways and streets of this state without a current valid license plate during the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20 to register such vehicle as provided for in Code Section 40-2-29;. An owner acquiring a motor vehicle from an entity that is not a new or used vehicle dealer shall register such vehicle as provided for in Code Section 40-2-29 but the purchaser of any vehicle from a dealer of new or used motor vehicles; but the purchaser of any vehicle from a

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dealer of new or used motor vehicles shall display a temporary plate issued as provided by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph on the rear of such vehicle in the space provided for a license plate when such vehicle is operated on the public highways and streets of this state during such period prior to registration, unless such purchaser has made application to transfer to such vehicle in accordance with this chapter a valid license plate issued to him or her, in which event the license plate to be transferred shall be displayed on the vehicle during the period prior to registration, or unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan pursuant to Article 3A of this chapter.
(B)(i) Any dealer of new or used motor vehicles shall issue to the purchaser of a vehicle at the time of sale thereof, unless at such time the purchaser makes application to transfer to such vehicle in accordance with this chapter a valid license plate issued to him or her or unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan, a temporary plate as provided for by department rules or regulations which may bear the dealer's name and location and shall bear, in characters not less than one-quarter of an inch wide and one and onehalf inches high, the expiration date of the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20 to register such vehicle. Such temporary plates shall be made of heavy stock paper, inscribed with indelible ink, and designed to resist deterioration or fading due to exposure to the elements during the period for which display is required. The expiration date, the vehicle identification number, and the year, make, and model of the vehicle shall be handprinted on the plate at the time of issuance by use of an indelible ink marker, with contrasting ink, provided that the month of expiration shall be indicated by complete word or by three-letter abbreviation thereof. The expiration date of such a temporary plate may be revised and extended by the county tag agent only if an extension of the purchaser's initial registration period has been granted as provided by Code Section 40-2-20. Such temporary plate shall not resemble a license plate issued by this state and shall be issued without charge or fee therefore. Such temporary plate shall be surrendered to the tag agent at the time the vehicle is registered, and the tag agent shall destroy such temporary plate. The requirements of this subparagraph do not apply to a dealer whose primary business is the sale of salvage motor vehicles and other vehicles on which total loss claims have been paid by insurers. (ii) All temporary plates issued by dealers to purchasers of vehicles shall be of a standard design prescribed by regulation promulgated by the department in accordance with the requirements of this subparagraph. All temporary plates shall be required to have a holographic security image and a write-resistant overlay with security features such that any attempt to change or modify the expiration date on the temporary plate will show immediate signs of tampering. All holographic security images required under this division and manufactured on or after July 1, 2005, shall be numbered with a separate and distinct number at the point of manufacture. All holographic security images affixed to temporary plates on or

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after January 1, 2006, shall be numbered as required by this division. The department may provide by rule or regulation for the sale and distribution of such temporary plates by third parties in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) All sellers and distributors of holographic strips must temporary license plates shall register with the department and shall be assigned a distinct identifier by the department. Such identifier shall precede the numbers required under division (b)(2)(B)(ii) of this Code section. All sellers and distributors of holographic security images must temporary license plates shall maintain an inventory record of holographic security images temporary license plates by number and purchaser name of the dealer. (4) The purchaser and operator of a vehicle shall not be subject to the penalties set forth in this Code section during the period allowed for the registration. If the owner of such vehicle presents evidence that such owner has properly applied for the registration of such vehicle, but that the license plate or revalidation decal has not been delivered to such owner, then the owner shall not be subject to the above penalties of enumerated in this subsection."

SECTION 10.2.

By deleting line 959 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011; provided, however, that Section 10.1 of this Act shall become effective on November 1, 2011.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 112.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Tolleson
Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 112.

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

SB 82. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

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 provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; 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 Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to require registrars to check the data bases of convicted felons and deceased persons maintained by the Secretary of State prior to approving a voter registration application; to provide for the confidentiality of e-mail addresses maintained by registrars; to provide for certain adjustments to precincts which contain more than 2,000 electors when all those electors desiring to vote at the last general election were unable to complete voting within one hour following the closing of the polls; to remove the requirement to certify that each election shall be conducted using certain voting equipment; to allow the use of the federal write-in ballot for voting on

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constitutional amendments and referenda; to clarify that the registrars or absentee ballot clerk may deliver an absentee ballot to an elector who is confined in a hospital; to provide for the time for preparation and transmittal of absentee ballots; to provide for a notice to be included with absentee ballots of all withdrawn, deceased, and disqualified candidates and any substitute candidates; to provide for certain notices with regard to the early processing and tabulation of absentee ballots; to provide for the option to use different primaries and elections for the pilot project for electronic transmission of certain absentee ballots; to change certain provisions regarding the maintenance of sample or facsimile ballots; to provide that the superintendent shall provide at polling places copies of sample or facsimile ballots for such primary or election and a list of the certified write-in candidates; to remove certain archaic language regarding vote tabulation machines; to provide for additional vote review panels; to change certain provisions regarding the time for certifying election results; to provide for a method for recounts for certain elections regarding constitutional amendments and binding referenda; to provide for the swearing in of certain persons; to provide for the crime of solicitation of voter fraud; to provide for punishment; 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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-2-70, relating to powers and duties of superintendents, as follows:
"(15)(A) In the case of a judge of the probate court serving as the election superintendent, such person shall To take an oath in the following form upon assuming the duties of election superintendent which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by such person throughout such person's tenure as election superintendent:
I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will as superintendent duly attend the all ensuing election (or primary) primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of the said election (or primary) such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (B) In the case of a board of elections, each member of the board shall take an oath in the following form upon becoming a member of the board which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by the board throughout such person's tenure on the board: I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will as a member of the board of elections duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit,

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or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (C) In the case of an election supervisor or designee for a board of elections or board of elections and registration, the election supervisor or designee shall take an oath in the following form upon being appointed as an election supervisor or designee of the board which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by the board throughout such person's tenure: I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (D) Each judge of the probate court serving as an election superintendent, each member of a board of elections or board of elections and registration, and each election supervisor or designee for a board of elections or board of elections and registration serving on July 1, 2011, shall take the appropriate oath as set forth in this Code section which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted throughout such person's tenure in that position.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-90, relating to the appointment of chief manager and assistant managers, as follows:
"21-2-90. All elections and primaries shall be conducted in each polling place by a board consisting of a chief manager, who shall be chairperson of such board, and two assistant managers assisted by clerks. The managers of each polling place shall be appointed by the superintendent or, in the case of municipal elections, by the municipal governing authority. If the political parties involved elect to do so, they may submit to the superintendent or municipal governing authority, for consideration in making such appointment, a list of qualified persons. When such lists are submitted to the appropriate office, the superintendent or municipal governing authority, insofar as practicable, shall make appointments so that there shall be equal representation on such boards for the political parties involved in such elections or primaries. The superintendent or municipal governing authority shall make each appointment by entering an order which shall remain of record in the appropriate office and shall transmit a copy of make such order to the appointee available for public inspection upon request. The order shall include the name and address of the appointee, his or her title, and a designation of the precinct and primary or election in which he or she is to serve."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-152, relating to the conduct of primaries generally, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) A run-off primary shall be a continuation of the primary and only persons who were entitled to vote in the primary shall be entitled to vote therein; and only those votes cast for the persons designated for the runoff shall be counted in the tabulation and canvass of the votes cast. Any elector who votes in the primary of one party shall not be eligible to vote in a primary runoff of any other party other than a primary runoff of the party in whose primary such elector voted."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-153, relating to posting of list of all qualified candidates for party nomination, as follows:
"(d)(1) Within two hours after the qualifications have ceased, the county executive committee of each political party shall post at the county courthouse office of the county election superintendent a list of all candidates who have qualified with such executive committee, and the state executive committee of each political party shall post provide a list of all candidates who have qualified with such committee at the courthouse of the county in which such executive committee's office is located to the office of the Secretary of State. If the election superintendent qualifies the candidates for a political party in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section, the election superintendent shall post at the county courthouse his or her office a list of all the candidates who have qualified with such superintendent for such political party."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (e) of Code Section 21-2212, relating to the appointment of county registrars, as follows:
"(a) The Except in the case in which a county has a board of elections and registration, the judge of the superior court in each county or the senior judge in time of service in those counties having more than one judge shall appoint in accordance with this Code section, upon the recommendation of the grand jury of such county, not less than three nor more than five judicious, intelligent, and upright electors of such county as county registrars. The grand jury shall submit to the judge the names of a number of electors equal to twice the number of persons to be appointed and the appointment shall be made therefrom and shall be entered on the minutes of the court. When making such appointments when appropriate, the judge will designate one of the registrars as chief registrar who shall serve as such during such registrar's term of office, and such designation shall likewise be entered on the minutes of the court. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the superior court to certify the appointments and designation to the Secretary of State within 30 days after the appointments and designation, and commissions shall be issued as for county officers. When certifying such names to the Secretary of State, the clerk of the superior court shall also list the addresses of the

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registrars. Such Except in the case in which the local Act creating a county board of elections and registration specifically provides for the appointment and removal by another authority, such judge will have the right to remove one or more of such registrars at any time for cause after notice and hearing. In case of the death, resignation, or removal of a registrar, the judge shall appoint a successor who shall serve until the next grand jury convenes, at which time the grand jury shall submit to the judge the names of two judicious, intelligent, and upright electors of such county; and the judge shall make an appointment from said list, such successor to serve the unexpired term of such registrar's predecessor in office. In the event the grand jury is in session at the time of any such death, removal, or resignation, such grand jury shall immediately submit the names of said electors to the judge for such appointment. Each such appointment or change in designation shall be entered on the minutes of the court and certified as provided in this Code section." "(e) Any other provision of this Code section to the contrary notwithstanding, in any county of this state having a population of more than 600,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census If, within 90 days of the end of the term or the creation of a vacancy for a county registrar, an appointment is not made in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county shall appoint the county registrars in lieu of the judge of the superior court. The appointments shall be entered on the minutes of the county governing authority. The county governing authority shall designate one of the registrars as chief registrar, who shall serve as such during such registrar's term of office. Such designation shall likewise be entered on the minutes of such governing authority. It shall be the duty of the county governing authority to certify the appointments and designation to the Secretary of State and the clerk of the superior court within 30 days after such appointments and designation. In certifying such names to the Secretary of State and the clerk of the superior court, the county governing authority shall also list the addresses of the registrars. Such registrars shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of the county, and the compensation of the registrars shall be fixed by the governing authority of the county for the term and in the manner set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section. Any registrar shall have the right to resign at any time by submitting a resignation to such governing authority the clerk of the superior court. In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of any registrar, such registrar's duties and authority as such shall terminate instantly. Successors shall be appointed by the county governing authority. Each appointment or change in designation shall be entered on the minutes of such governing authority and certified as provided in this Code section. The first appointments in any such county under this article shall be made in the year 1965, and the persons appointed shall assume office July 1, 1965. The governing authorities of such counties may furnish such employees and facilities as they deem necessary for the operation of the office and affairs of the registrars as set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section."

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SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-216, relating to qualifications of electors generally, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) Prior to approving the application of a person to register to vote, the registrars may check the data bases of persons convicted of felonies and deceased persons maintained by the Secretary of State."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-225, relating to limitations on registration data available for public inspection, as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in Code Section 21-2-225.1, all data collected and maintained on electors whose names appear on the list of electors maintained by the Secretary of State pursuant to this article shall be available for public inspection with the exception of bank statements submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-220 and subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-417, the month and day of birth, the social security numbers, e-mail addresses, and driver's license numbers of the electors, and the locations at which the electors applied to register to vote, which shall remain confidential and shall be used only for voter registration purposes; provided, however, that any and all information relating to the dates of birth, social security numbers, and driver's license numbers of electors may be made available to other agencies of this state, to agencies of other states and territories of the United States, and to agencies of the federal government if the agency is authorized to maintain such information and the information is used only to identify the elector on the receiving agency's data base and is not disseminated further and remains confidential. Information regarding an elector's year of birth shall be available for public inspection."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-263, relating to reduction in size of precincts containing more than 2,000 electors when voting in such precincts at previous general election not completed one hour after closing of polls, as follows:
"21-2-263. If at the previous general election a precinct contained more than 2,000 electors and if all those electors desiring to vote had not completed voting one hour following the closing of the polls, the superintendent shall either reduce the size of said precinct so that it shall contain not more than 2,000 electors in accordance with the procedures prescribed by this chapter for the division, alteration, and consolidation of precincts no later than 60 days before the next general election or provide additional voting equipment or poll workers or both before the next general election. For administering this Code section, the chief manager of a precinct which contained more than 2,000 electors at the previous general election shall submit a report thereof, under oath, to the superintendent as to the time required for completion of voting by all persons in line at the time the polls were closed. Any such change in the boundaries of a precinct shall conform with the requirements of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-261.1."

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SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-379.2, relating to written verification and certification prior to election or primary, as follows:
"(d) At least ten days prior to any primary or election, including special primaries, special elections, and referendum elections, the election superintendent shall verify and certify in writing to the Secretary of State that all voting will occur on equipment certified by the Secretary of State Reserved."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381, relating to making of application for absentee ballot, as follows:
"(2) If found eligible, the registrar or absentee ballot clerk shall certify by signing in the proper place on the application and shall either mail the ballot as provided in this Code section or issue the ballot to the elector to be voted within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office. The registrar or absentee ballot clerk may or deliver the ballot in person to the elector if such elector is confined to a hospital."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381.1, relating to procedures for voting with special write-in absentee ballots by qualified absentee electors, as follows:
"(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an elector who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended, may vote in any election for a public office other than for a federal office by using the addendum provided in the federal write-in absentee ballot and writing in the title of the office and the name of the candidate for whom the elector is voting. In a general, special, or run-off election, the elector may alternatively designate a candidate by writing in a party preference for each office, the names of specific candidates for each office, or the name of the person who the elector prefers for each office. A written designation of the political party shall be counted as a vote for the candidate of that party. In addition, such elector may vote on any constitutional amendment or question presented to the electors in such election by identifying the constitutional amendment or question with regard to which such elector desires to vote and specifying the elector's vote on such amendment or question."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 21-2384, relating to preparation and delivery of absentee ballots and supplies, as follows:
"(a)(1) The superintendent must, at least 45 days prior to any general primary or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, shall, in consultation with the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk, prepare, obtain, and

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deliver before the date specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection an adequate supply of official absentee ballots to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election or as soon as possible prior to a runoff. Envelopes and other supplies as required by this article may be ordered by the superintendent, the board of registrars, or the absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election. (2) The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall, within two days after the receipt of such ballots and supplies, mail or issue official absentee ballots to all eligible applicants at least 45 days, but no earlier than 46 days, prior to any presidential preference primary, general primary, general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, or special election in which there is a candidate for a federal office on the ballot; at least 21 days, but no earlier than 22 days, prior to any municipal general primary or general election; and as soon as possible prior to a runoff. In the case of all other special elections, the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall mail or issue official absentee ballots to all eligible applicants within two days after the receipt of such ballots and supplies, but no earlier than 22 days prior to the election; provided, however, that should any elector of the jurisdiction be permitted to vote beginning 45 days prior to a primary or election, all electors of such jurisdiction shall be entitled to vote beginning 45 days prior to such primary or election. As additional applicants are determined to be eligible, the board or clerk shall mail or issue official absentee ballots to such additional applicants immediately upon determining their eligibility; provided, however, that no absentee ballot shall be mailed by the registrars or absentee ballot clerk on the day prior to a primary or election and provided, further, that no absentee ballot shall be issued on the day prior to a primary or election. The board of registrars shall, at least 45 days prior to any general primary, or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, mail or electronically transmit official absentee ballots to all electors who are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended. (3) The date a ballot is voted in the registrars' or absentee ballot clerk's office or the date a ballot is mailed to an elector and the date it is returned shall be entered on the application record therefor. (4) The delivery of an absentee ballot to a person confined in a hospital may be made by the registrar or clerk on the day of a primary or election or during a five-day period immediately preceding the day of such primary or election. (5) In the event an absentee ballot which has been mailed by the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk is not received by the applicant, the applicant may notify the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk and sign an affidavit stating that the absentee ballot has not been received. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall then issue a second absentee ballot to the applicant and cancel the original ballot issued. The affidavit shall be attached to the original application. A second application for an absentee ballot shall not be required.

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(b) In addition to the mailing envelope, the superintendent, board of registrars, or absentee ballot clerk shall provide two envelopes for each official absentee ballot, of such size and shape as shall be determined by the Secretary of State, in order to permit the placing of one within the other and both within the mailing envelope. On the smaller of the two envelopes to be enclosed in the mailing envelope shall be printed the words 'Official Absentee Ballot' and nothing else. On the back of the larger of the two envelopes to be enclosed within the mailing envelope shall be printed the form of oath of the elector and the oath for persons assisting electors, as provided for in Code Section 21-2-409, and the penalties provided for in Code Sections 21-2-568, 21-2-573, 21-2-579, and 21-2-599 for violations of oaths; and on the face of such envelope shall be printed the name and address of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk. The mailing envelope addressed to the elector shall contain the two envelopes, the official absentee ballot, and the uniform instructions for the manner of preparing and returning the ballot, in form and substance as provided by the Secretary of State, and a notice in the form provided by the Secretary of State of all withdrawn, deceased, and disqualified candidates and any substitute candidates pursuant to Code Sections 21-2-134 and 21-2155 and nothing else. The uniform instructions shall include information specific to the voting system used for absentee voting concerning the effect of overvoting or voting for more candidates than one is authorized to vote for a particular office and information concerning how the elector may correct errors in voting the ballot before it is cast including information on how to obtain a replacement ballot if the elector is unable to change the ballot or correct the error."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-386, relating to safekeeping, certification, and validation of absentee ballots, as follows:
"(3) A county election superintendent may, in his or her discretion, after 7:00 A.M. on the day of the primary, election, or runoff open the inner envelopes in accordance with the procedures prescribed in this subsection and begin tabulating the absentee ballots. If the county election superintendent chooses to open the inner envelopes and begin tabulating such ballots prior to the close of the polls on the day of the primary, election, or runoff, the superintendent shall notify in writing, at least seven days prior to the primary, election, or runoff, the county executive committee or, if there is no organized county executive committee, the state executive committee of each political party and political body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election in such county and each independent and nonpartisan candidate whose name appears on the ballot for such primary, election, or runoff in such county Secretary of State of the superintendent's intent to begin the absentee ballot tabulation prior to the close of the polls and their right to appoint monitors to observe the tabulation. Such committee The county executive committee or, if there is no organized county executive committee, the state executive committee of each political party and political body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election

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in such county shall have the right to designate two persons and each independent and nonpartisan candidate whose name appears on the ballot for such election in such county shall have the right to designate one person to act as monitors for such process. In the event that the only issue to be voted upon in an election is a referendum question, the superintendent shall also notify in writing the chief judge of the superior court of the county who shall appoint two electors of the county to monitor such process."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-387, relating to pilot program for electronic handling of absentee ballots, as follows:
"21-2-387. (a) The Secretary of State shall develop and implement a pilot program for the electronic transmission, receipt, and counting of absentee ballots by persons who are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended, for use in a primary or a general election and general election runoff. (b) Such pilot program shall provide, at a minimum, for:
(1) The encryption of information and the transmission of such information over a secure network; (2) The authentication of such information; (3) The verification of the identity and eligibility of the elector to vote in the primary, election, or runoff, as the case may be; (4) The protection of the privacy, anonymity, and integrity of the ballots cast; (5) The prevention of the casting of multiple ballots by the same elector in an a primary, election, or runoff; (6) The prevention of any tampering, abuse, fraudulent use, or illegal manipulation of such system; (7) The uninterrupted reliability of such system for casting ballots by qualified voters; (8) The capability of the elector to determine if the electronic transmission of the ballot was successful; (9) The ability to audit such ballots and to verify that such ballots were properly counted; and (10) The ability to verify that the information transmitted over the secure network was not viewed or altered by sites that lie between the voting location and the vote counting destination. (c) The Secretary of State shall develop procedures by which persons who are eligible to utilize the pilot program to vote shall be notified of its availability and the procedures and methods for its utilization. (d) The provisions of this article shall apply to ballots requested, transmitted, voted, received, and counted under this pilot program as nearly as practicable, but the Secretary of State and the State Election Board shall be authorized to vary such

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provisions by rule or regulation as necessary to accomplish the goals of this pilot program, provided that such variances shall retain and maintain the same degree of security and integrity of such ballots as provided by this article although in different forms or formats as necessitated by the technology utilized in such pilot program. The Secretary of State and the State Election Board are authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section and to provide for such variances to this article as needed pursuant to this subsection. (e) The Secretary of State shall review the results of the pilot program and shall provide the members of the General Assembly with a comprehensive report no later than 90 days following the primary or general election and general election runoff in which such pilot program is used on the effectiveness of such pilot program with any recommendations for its continued use and any needed changes in such program for future primaries and elections. (f) The pilot program shall be used in the first primary or general election and general election runoff following:
(1) The inclusion in the Appropriations Act of a specific line item appropriation for funding of such pilot program or a determination by the Secretary of State that there is adequate funding through public or private funds, or a combination of public and private funds, to conduct the pilot program; provided, however, that no funds shall be accepted from registered political parties or political bodies for this purpose; and (2) Certification by the Secretary of State that such pilot program is feasible and can be implemented for such primary or general election and general election runoff. (g) This Code section shall be repealed by operation of law on July 1 of the year following the conclusion of the pilot program."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-400, relating to preparation and distribution of sample or facsimile ballot labels, as follows:
"(c) The superintendent shall prepare sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels, as the case may be, for each general election which shall contain each question and the candidates who are offering for election for each office which will be voted upon in the county or municipality. The superintendent shall maintain such sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels at the county courthouse for distribution upon request to interested electors. Such sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels shall comply with Code Section 21-2-575."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-401, relating to delivery of forms and supplies to precincts, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) The superintendent shall provide at the polling place copies of the sample or facsimile ballots for such primary or election as well as a list of the certified write-in candidates for such election in the form as provided by the Secretary of State or appropriate municipal official pursuant to Code Section 21-2-133."

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SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 21-2-483, relating to counting of ballots, as follows:
"(g)(1) The precinct tabulator shall be programmed to return to the voter at the time that the voter inserts the ballot any ballot on which an overvote is indicated, along with any ballot that cannot be processed by the tabulator for reevaluation or correction or spoiling of the ballot, and a new ballot shall be issued if the voter desires to vote another ballot in order to correct mistakes, overvotes, or other problems.
(2)(A) The central tabulator shall be programmed to reject any ballot, including absentee ballots, on which an overvote is detected and any ballot so rejected shall be manually reviewed by the vote review panel described in this Code section to determine the voter's intent as described in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-438. (B)(2)(A) In a partisan election, the vote review panel shall be composed of the election superintendent or designee thereof and one person appointed by the county executive committee of each political party and body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election, provided that, if there is no organized county executive committee for a political party or body, the person shall be appointed by the state executive committee of the political party or body. In a nonpartisan election, the panel shall be composed of the election superintendent or designee thereof and two electors of the county, in the case of a county election, or the municipality, in the case of a municipal election, appointed by the chief judge of the superior court of the county in which the election is held or, in the case of a municipality which is located in more than one county, of the county in which the city hall of the municipality is located. The panel shall manually review all ballots rejected by the tabulator under subparagraph (A) paragraph (1) of this paragraph subsection and shall determine by majority vote whether the elector's intent can be determined as described in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-438 and, if so, said vote shall be counted as the elector intended. In the event of a tie vote by the vote review panel, the vote of the election superintendent or designee thereof shall control. (B) The election superintendent may create multiple vote review panels in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph to handle the processing of such ballots more efficiently. Upon the creation of such panels, the election superintendent shall designate one of the panels as the chief vote review panel. In the event of a disagreement on such additional panels, the ballots in question shall be reviewed by the chief vote review panel and decided in accordance with the procedures contained in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph."
SECTION 18. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (k) of Code Section 21-2-493, relating to computation, canvassing, and tabulation of returns, as follows:
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until all the returns from the various precincts which are entitled to be counted shall have been duly recorded; then they shall be added together, announced, and attested by the assistants who made and computed the entries respectively and shall be signed by the superintendent. The consolidated returns shall then be certified by the superintendent in the manner required by this chapter. Such returns shall be certified by the superintendent not later than 5:00 P.M. on the seventh day Monday following the date on which such election was held and such returns shall be immediately transmitted to the Secretary of State."
SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-495, relating to procedure for recount or recanvass of votes, as follows:
"(c)(1) Whenever the difference between the number of votes received by a candidate who has been declared nominated for an office in a primary election or who has been declared elected to an office in an election or who has been declared eligible for a runoff primary or election and the number of votes received by any other candidate or candidates not declared so nominated or elected or eligible for a runoff shall be not more than 1 percent of the total votes which were cast for such office therein, any such candidate or candidates receiving a sufficient number of votes so that the difference between his or her vote and that of a candidate declared nominated, elected, or eligible for a runoff is not more than 1 percent of the total votes cast, within a period of two business days following the certification of the election results, shall have the right to a recount of the votes cast, if such request is made in writing by the losing candidate. If the office sought is a federal or state office voted upon by the electors of more than one county, the request shall be made to the Secretary of State who shall direct that the recount be performed in all counties in which electors voted for such office and notify the superintendents of the several counties involved of the request. In all other cases, the request shall be made to the superintendent. The superintendent or superintendents shall order a recount of such votes to be made immediately. If, upon such recount, it is determined that the original count was incorrect, the returns and all papers prepared by the superintendent, the superintendents, or the Secretary of State shall be corrected accordingly and the results recertified. (2) Whenever the difference between the number of votes for approval or rejection of a constitutional amendment or binding referendum question shall be not more than 1 percent of the total votes which were cast on such amendment or question therein, within a period of two business days following the certification of the election results, the Constitutional Amendments Publication Board shall be authorized in its discretion to call for a recount of the votes cast with regard to such amendment or question. In the case of a constitutional amendment or state-wide referendum question or a question voted upon by the electors of more than one county, the board shall direct the Secretary of State to cause a recount to be performed with regard to such amendment or question in all counties involved and notify the superintendents of the recount. In

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the case of questions voted upon by the electors of only one county or municipality, the board shall direct the Secretary of State to cause a recount to be conducted by the county or municipality involved and the Secretary of State shall notify the superintendent involved of the recount. Upon notification, the superintendent or superintendents shall order a recount of such votes to be made immediately. If, upon such recount, it is determined that the original count was incorrect, the returns and all papers prepared by the superintendent, the superintendents, or the Secretary of State shall be corrected accordingly and the results recertified."
SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-503, relating to issuance of commission to person whose election is contested, and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) Upon the certification of the results of the election, a A person elected to a municipal office may be sworn into office notwithstanding that the election of such person may be contested in the manner provided by this chapter. Upon the final judgment of the proper tribunal having jurisdiction of a contested election which orders a second election or declares that another person was legally elected to the office, the person sworn into municipal office shall cease to hold the office and shall cease to exercise the powers, duties, and privileges of the office immediately. (c) Upon the certification of the results of the election, a person elected to a federal, state, or county office may be sworn into office notwithstanding that the election of such person may be contested in the manner provided by this chapter. Upon the final judgment of the proper tribunal having jurisdiction of a contested election which orders a second election or declares that another person was legally elected to the office, the person sworn into such office shall cease to hold the office and shall cease to exercise the powers, duties, and privileges of the office immediately."
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 15, relating to miscellaneous offenses, to read as follows:
"21-2-604. (a)(1) A person commits the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the first degree when, with intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a felony under this article, he or she solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to engage in such conduct. (2) A person commits the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the second degree when, with intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a misdemeanor under this article, he or she solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to engage in such conduct. (b)(1) A person convicted of the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election

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fraud in the first degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years. (2) A person convicted of the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the second degree shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. (c) It is no defense to a prosecution for criminal solicitation to commit election fraud that the person solicited could not be guilty of the crime solicited. (d) The provisions of subsections (a) through (c) of this Code section are cumulative and shall not supersede any other penal law of this state."
SECTION 22. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Ligon of the 3rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 82 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House substitute to SB 82 by inserting after "primaries;" on line 4 "to provide for the qualifying dates for nonpartisan candidates;"; by inserting after "matters;" on line 29 "to provide for effective dates;"; and by inserting after line 93 the following:
SECTION 2A. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of Code Section 21-2-132, relating to filing notice of candidacy, nomination petition, and affidavit, as follows:
"(1) All candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan election shall file their notice of candidacy and pay the prescribed qualifying fee by the date prescribed in this paragraph in order to be eligible to have their names placed on the nonpartisan election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner:
(A) Each candidate for the office of judge of the superior court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Justice of the Supreme Court, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file a notice of candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July at the same time as candidates for party nomination in the general primary as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-153, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; and (B) Each candidate for a county judicial office, a local school board office, or an office of a consolidated government, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file a notice of candidacy in the office of the superintendent no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July at the same time as candidates for party

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nomination in the general primary as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-153, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays;"
By inserting after line 544 the following: SECTION 21A.
(a) Section 2A of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, only if House Bill 158 is passed by the General Assembly during the 2011 regular session and is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval. Otherwise, Section 2A shall be repealed by operation of law on such date and shall be of no force and effect. (b) The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison E Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 82 as amended by the Senate.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 251. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an

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annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Shafer of the 48th moved that the Senate recede from its disagreement to the House amendment to SB 251.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis N Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden
Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 44, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate receded from its disagreement to the House amendment to SB 251.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 264.

By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 64.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

At 10:01 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand at ease.

At 10:23 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

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

HB 285. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and Casas of the 103rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 285 (HB285/SCSFA/1) by striking lines 1 through 12 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
To amend Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide various requirements relating to the integrity and effectiveness of educators; to provide for revision of certification renewal rules; to provide for the development of a course on educator ethics; to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to amend Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional standards for teachers, so as to revise provisions relating to expungement of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By inserting after line 120 the following: SECTION 4.
Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional standards for teachers, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2-982.1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(3) 'Expungement' means the records are sealed and labeled destroyed pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2-984.5 in accordance with an established records retention schedule."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2-984.5, relating to preliminary investigations by the Professional Standards Commission, as follows:
"(e) If after reviewing the findings of the preliminary investigation the commission finds that no probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action or the educator investigated is exonerated after a hearing, then all records of the commission's investigation and of any hearing by the Department of Education or the State Board of Education commission, including all reports received pursuant to this subsection, made pursuant to this Code section and pertaining to the educator investigated shall be completely expunged."
By striking lines 121 through 160.
By redesignating Section 5 as Section 6.
Senator Butterworth of the 50th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 285.
On the motion, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

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N Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort N Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Sims Y Staton Stone N Stoner Tate Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 10; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 285.

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

SB 181. By Senators Bethel of the 54th and Williams of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses and the Attorney General, respectively, so as prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for legislative findings; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 13 and Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for contracts and crimes and offenses, respectively, so as to change provisions relative to the payment of attorney's fees under

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certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; 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:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts, is amended by revising Code Section 13-1-11, relating to the validity and enforcement of obligations to pay attorney's fees upon notes or other evidence of indebtedness, as follows:
"13-1-11. (a) Obligations to pay attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, in addition to the rate of interest specified therein, shall be valid and enforceable and collectable as a part of such debt if such note or other evidence of indebtedness is collected by or through an attorney after maturity, subject to subsection (b) of this Code section and to the following provisions:
(1) If such note or other evidence of indebtedness provides for attorney's fees in some specific percent of the principal and interest owing thereon, such provision and obligation shall be valid and enforceable up to but not in excess of 15 percent of the principal and interest owing on said note or other evidence of indebtedness; (2) If such note or other evidence of indebtedness provides for the payment of reasonable attorney's fees without specifying any specific percent, such provision shall be construed to mean 15 percent of the first $500.00 of principal and interest owing on such note or other evidence of indebtedness and 10 percent of the amount of principal and interest owing thereon in excess of $500.00; and (3) The holder of the note or other evidence of indebtedness or his or her attorney at law shall, after maturity of the obligation, notify in writing the maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on said obligation that the provisions relative to payment of attorney's fees in addition to the principal and interest shall be enforced and that such maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on said obligation has ten days from the receipt of such notice to pay the principal and interest without the attorney's fees. If the maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on any such obligation shall pay the principal and interest in full before the expiration of such time, then the obligation to pay the attorney's fees shall be void and no court shall enforce the agreement. The refusal of a debtor to accept delivery of the notice specified in this paragraph shall be the equivalent of such notice. (b)(1) If, in a civil action, application of the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section will result in an award of attorney's fees in an amount greater than $20,000.00, the party required to pay such fees may, prior to the entry of judgment, petition the court seeking a determination as to the reasonableness of such attorney's fees. (2) In response to a petition filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the party

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requesting the attorney's fees shall submit an affidavit to the court with evidence of attorney's fees, and the party required to pay such fees may respond to such affidavit. (3) The court may hold a hearing to decide the matter of attorney's fees or may award attorney's fees based on the written evidence submitted to the court. The amount of attorney's fees awarded shall be an amount found by the court to be reasonable and necessary for asserting the rights of the party requesting attorney's fees. (4) This subsection shall not apply to a party against whom a default judgment is to be entered pursuant to Code Section 9-11-55. (5) A civil action instituted solely for the purpose of invoking this subsection shall be void ab initio. (b)(c) Obligations to pay attorney's fees contained in security deeds and bills of sale to secure debt shall be subject to this Code section where applicable."
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-1-12. (a) In any forfeiture action brought pursuant to this title, an attorney appointed by the Attorney General or district attorney as a special assistant attorney general, special assistant district attorney, or other attorney appointed to represent this state in such forfeiture action shall not be compensated on a contingent basis by a percentage of assets which arise or are realized from such forfeiture action. Such attorneys shall also not be compensated on a contingent basis by an hourly, fixed fee, or other arrangement which is contingent on a successful prosecution of such forfeiture action. (b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting or otherwise restricting the Attorney General or a district attorney from appointing special assistants or other attorneys to assist in the prosecution of any action brought pursuant to this title."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and Section 1 of this Act shall apply to contracts entered on or after July 1, 2011.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Bethel of the 54th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 181 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House substitute to SB 181 LC 29 4847S
by inserting after line 54 the following:

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"(d) The provisions of this section shall not authorize the recovery of attorneys fees in any tort action."

Senator Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment to the Senate amendment:

Amend the amendment to the House substitute to SB 181 LC 29 4847S

by striking the word "action" on line 4 and inserting in place thereof the word "claim".

On the adoption of the Bethel amendment to the Senate amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel amendment to the Senate amendment was adopted.

On the motion to agree to the House substitute as amended, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 5; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 181 as amended by the Senate.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 415. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses,

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elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to HB 415 (LC 29 4855ERS) by revising lines 21 through 23 as follows: remedies; to provide that such devices and software are contraband; to prohibit public disclosure for certain public records relating to governmental security measures and person involved in such issues; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By revising lines 281 through 292 as follows: "(b)(1) In all counties of this state having a population of not less than 183,000 and not more than 216,000 according to the United States decennial census for 1990 or any such future census, the chief judge of the superior court of such counties shall have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court, and the appointments to these positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by said judge without regard to any other system or rules, said personnel to serve at the pleasure of said judge, and the salaries and expenses thereof, and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court, and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of said personnel shall be as prescribed by said judge. In all counties of this state where the chief superior court judge of the county had the power to appoint a jury clerk on July 1, 2012, the chief judge of the superior court of such counties shall continue to have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court, and the appointments to these positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by said judge without regard to any other system or rules, said personnel to serve at the pleasure of said judge, and the salaries and expenses thereof, and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court, and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of said personnel shall be as prescribed by said judge.

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By replacing "This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act." with "This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on July 1, 2012." on lines 404, 405, 460, 461, 468, 469, 547, 548, 564, 565, 603, 604, 633, 634, 690, 691, 718, 719, 745, 746, 762, 763, 809, 810, 826, 827, 837, 838, 870, 871, 888, 889, 897, 898, 908, 909, 946, 947, 1011, 1012, 1065, and 1066.
By replacing "Beginning on and after the effective date this Act," with "Beginning on and after July 1, 2011," on lines 413, 416, and 427.
By replacing line 439 as follows: (d) On and after July 1, 2012, each county's board of jury commissioners shall obtain its county master jury list from
By replacing line 447 as follows: (e) On and after July 1, 2012, in each county, upon court order, the clerk shall choose a random list of persons from
By replacing "On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act," with "On and after July 1, 2012," on lines 569, 695, 750, 767, 793, 794, 814, 842, 875, 913, 951, 1016, and 1070.
By replacing lines 609 and 610 as follows: catastrophic, routine, or any other form of loss or destruction, and on and after July 1, 2012, the council shall develop, implement, and provide a
By replacing line 789 as follows: "(b) Until July 1, 2012, the The chief judge of the superior
By replacing lines 1088 and 1089 as follows: fiscal officer of the county. This subsection shall stand repealed and reserved on July 1, 2012."
By revising lines 1252 through 1260 as follows: Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of certain public records is not required and the disclosure of exempting legal authority, is amended in subparagraph (a)(15)(A) by deleting "and" at the end of division (iii), by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of division (iv), and by adding a new division to read as follows:
"(v) Records of any government sponsored programs concerning training relative to governmental security measures which would identify persons being trained or instructors or would reveal information described in divisions (i) through (iv) of this subparagraph."

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PART IV SECTION 4-1.

(a) Parts I and II of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and Part II of this Act shall apply to all offenses occurring on and after such date. (b) Parts III and IV of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and Part III of this Act shall apply to open records requests pending on such date or made on and after such date.

SECTION 4-2.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 415 as amended by the following amendment:

Amend the House amendment (AM 29 1065) to HB 415 by revising lines 8 through 27 as follows:
"(b)(1) In all counties of this state having a population of not less than 183,000 and not more than 216,000 according to the United States decennial census for 1990 or any such future census, the chief judge of the superior court of such counties shall have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court, and the appointments to these positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by said judge without regard to any other system or rules, said personnel to serve at the pleasure of said judge, and the salaries and expenses thereof, and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court, and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of said personnel shall be as prescribed by said judge. In all counties of this state where the chief superior court judge of the county had the power to appoint a jury clerk on January 1, 2011, the chief judge of the superior court of such counties shall continue to have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court, and the appointments to these positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by said judge without regard to any other system or rules, said personnel to serve at the pleasure of said judge, and the salaries and expenses thereof, and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court, and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of said personnel shall be as prescribed by said judge.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Brown Bulloch
Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Heath Henson
Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Stoner
Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 44, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 415 as amended by the Senate.

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

SB 223. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its amendment to the House substitute to SB 223 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.

The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Ligon of the 3rd, Hill of the 32nd and Loudermilk of the 52nd.

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Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused as a Conferee.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 185. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; 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 Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or under certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; 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 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, is amended by revising Code Section 20-1A-13, relating to the emergency placement of monitors in early care and education programs, as follows:
"20-1A-13. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Emergency order' or 'order' means a written directive by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee placing a monitor in an early care and education program or providing notice of intended emergency closure of an early care and education program. (2) 'Monitor' means a person designated by the department to remain on site in a program as an agent of the department, observing conditions. (3) 'Preliminary hearing' means a hearing held by the department Office of State Administrative Hearings as soon as possible after the order is entered at the request of a program which has been affected by an emergency order placing a monitor in the

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program or upon notice of intended emergency closure of a program in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (b)(1) The commissioner or his or her designee may order the emergency placement of a monitor or monitors in an early care and education program upon a finding that rules and regulations of the department are being violated which threaten the health, safety, or welfare of children in the care of the program and when one or more of the following conditions are present:
(1)(A) The program is operating without a license, commission, or registration; (2)(B) The department has denied application for license, registration, or commission or has initiated action to revoke the existing license, registration, or commission of the program; or (3)(C) Children are suspected of being subjected to injury or life-threatening situations or the health or safety of a child or children is in danger. (c)(2) A monitor may be placed in a program for no more than ten consecutive calendar days, during which time the monitor shall observe conditions and regulatory compliance with any recommended remedial action of the department. Upon expiration of the ten-day period, should the conditions warrant, the initial ten-day period may be extended for an additional ten-day period. The monitor shall report to the department. The monitor shall not assume any administrative or child-caring responsibility within the program, nor shall the monitor be liable for any actions of the program. The salary and related costs and travel and subsistence allowance as defined by department policy of placing a monitor in a program shall be reimbursed to the department by the program, unless the order placing the monitor is determined to be invalid in a contested case or by final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, in which event the cost shall be paid by the department. (c)(1) The commissioner or his or her designee may issue an order providing notice of intended emergency closure of an early care and education program: (A) Upon the death of a minor at such program, unless such death was medically anticipated or no serious rule violations related to the death by the program were determined by the department; or (B) Where a child's safety or welfare is in imminent danger. (2) If a preliminary hearing is not requested pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section, the commissioner shall immediately close such program for a period of not more than 21 days. If a preliminary hearing is requested pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section, the commissioner may place a monitor in the program until the Office of Administrative Hearings issues a decision, which shall be considered the final decision of the agency, on the emergency closure. If the Office of Administrative Hearings finds that the emergency closure is warranted, the commissioner shall immediately close such program for a period of not more than 21 days. If the Office of Administrative Hearings finds that the emergency closure is not warranted, the commissioner shall not order the emergency closure of the program, but may continue investigating the incident and may place a monitor in the program in accordance with this Code section.

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(3) Upon a closure, the program shall be required to immediately notify the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the program. Upon a closure, the commissioner or his or her designee shall immediately conduct a review into the circumstances of the minor's death or the circumstances where a child's safety or welfare is in imminent danger. If the commissioner determines that the program where such minor's death occurred or where imminent danger exists fails to meet the specifications and requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall immediately revoke such program's license in accordance with subsection (o) of Code Section 20-1A-10. The program shall have the right to appeal the revocation in accordance with subsection (o) of Code Section 20-1A-10; provided, however, that the program shall remain closed until the appeal decision is issued. If the commissioner determines that the administration or conditions of the program were not the cause of the minor's death or that a child's safety and welfare is not in imminent danger or if the department has not issued a revocation notice within the initial closure period, the commissioner shall immediately reopen the program for its continued operation. (d) An emergency order shall contain the following: (1) The scope of the order; (2) The reasons for the issuance of the order; (3) The effective date of the order if other than the date the order is issued; (4) The person to whom questions regarding the order are to be addressed; and (5) Notice of the right to a preliminary hearing. (e) Unless otherwise provided in the order, an emergency order shall become effective upon its service. Service of an emergency order may be made upon the owner of the facility, the director of the facility, or any other agent, employee, or person in charge of the facility at the time of the service of the order. (f) A request for a preliminary hearing shall be made in writing within five days 48 hours from the time of service, excepting weekends. The request must shall be made to the representative of the department designated in the order and may be made in person, by facsimile, by e-mail, or by any other means designated in the order. Unless a request is made to appear in person, the preliminary hearing shall consist of an administrative review of the record, written evidence submitted by the early care and education program affected, and a preliminary written argument in support of its contentions. (g) If a request is made to appear in person at the preliminary hearing, the program shall provide the name and address of the person or persons, if any, who will be representing the program in the preliminary hearing. (h)(g) Upon receipt of a request for a preliminary hearing, the department shall immediately forward the request to the Office of State Administrative Hearings, which shall set and give notice of the date, time, and location of the preliminary hearing. The preliminary hearing shall be held as soon as possible after a request therefor but in no event later than 72 48 hours after such request, provided that a program may request that such hearing be held earlier and that in no event shall a hearing be held on a weekend or holiday. (i)(h) If a personal appearance hearing is requested, the preliminary hearing shall

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consist of a review of the all oral and written evidence in the record, any additional evidence introduced at the hearing, and any arguments made. A recording shall be made of the hearing. (j)(i) The department Office of State Administrative Hearings shall, where practicable, issue an immediate oral order and shall, in all instances, issue a written order within four two business days after the close of the hearing. (k)(j) Pending final appeal of the validity of any emergency order issued as provided in this Code section, such emergency order shall remain in full effect until vacated or rescinded by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee. (l)(k) The department is not precluded from other actions permitted by other laws or regulations during the time an emergency order is in force."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Sims of the 12th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 185.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 185.

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

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SB 157. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Amend SB 157 by inserting at the beginning of line 4 the following: to provide for certain reports by landfill owners and operators; to repeal certain cost reporting requirements;

By deleting the quotation marks at the end of line 104 and inserting between lines 104 and 105 the following:
(h) The provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section notwithstanding, each public or private owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill shall report annually to the Department of Community Affairs on the status of solid waste management for each municipal solid waste landfill it owns or operates in this state. The annual report for each such landfill shall include but not be limited to:
(1) The amount of solid waste collected, processed, and disposed of at such landfill; (2) The remaining permitted capacity of the landfill; (3) Recycling and composting activities in existence at such landfill; and (4) Any other pertinent information as may be required by the Department of Community Affairs."

Senator Jeffares of the 17th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 157.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner

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Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tate Thompson, C
Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 45, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 157.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:

HB 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Conference Committee Report was as follows:

The Committee of Conference on HB 117 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 117 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Senator Balfour of the 9th /s/ Senator Butterworth of the 50th /s/ Senator Mullis of the 53rd

/s/ Representative Channell of the 116th /s/ Representative Crawford of the 16th /s/ Representative O'Neal of the 146th

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE TO HB 117

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 31 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to health and revenue and taxation, so as to provide for state sales and use taxation of certain health care services for a limited period of time; to provide for definitions, exclusions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for accrual of such taxes based upon certain circumstances; to establish a segregated account within the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to provide for the crediting of certain proceeds and investment thereof; to provide for conditional appropriations; to provide for automatic repeal of certain provisions of this Act; to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for 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.
Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-8-152.1. (a) There is established within the trust fund a segregated account for revenues raised through the sales and use tax on charges defined in subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2. An amount equal to the amount of state sales and use tax proceeds on such charges which have been collected and remitted to the state revenue commissioner shall be credited by the state revenue commissioner on a monthly basis to the segregated account within the trust fund and shall be invested in the same manner as authorized for investing other moneys in the state treasury. (b) The department shall make application to the federal Department of Health and Human Services for state plan amendments for the 2012 fiscal year that will improve the delivery of long-term care through the use of enhanced case management services and establishing a new base year for nursing home facility cost reports. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the General Assembly is authorized to appropriate as state funds to the department for use in any fiscal year all revenues dedicated and deposited into the segregated account. Such appropriations shall be authorized to be made for the sole purpose of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments for long-term care services, including nursing home services, that are referred by a SOURCE Case Management Provider, as defined in paragraph (34.1) of Code Section 48-8-2. Any appropriation from the segregated account for any purpose other than such medical assistance payments shall be void.

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(d) Revenues appropriated to the department pursuant to this Code section shall be used to match federal funds that are available for the purpose for which such trust funds have been appropriated. (e) Appropriations from the segregated account to the department shall not lapse to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. (f) This Code section shall stand automatically repealed on the date the state treasurer certifies in writing to the commissioner that federal matching funds have ceased to be available or on June 30, 2014, whichever date is earlier. (g) The department is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement this Code section."
SECTION 1-2. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in Code Section 48-8-2, relating to definitions applicable to sales and use tax, by revising paragraph (31) by deleting "or" at the end of subparagraph (F), by replacing the period with "; or" at the end of subparagraph (G), and by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(H)(i) Charges made for services by a person which are the subject of a referral from a SOURCE Case Management Provider. (ii) This subparagraph shall stand automatically repealed on the date the state treasurer certifies in writing to the commissioner that federal matching funds have ceased to be available or on June 30, 2014, whichever date is earlier."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended in said Code section by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(30.1) 'Referral from a SOURCE Case Management Provider' means the authorization of, arrangement for, or coordination of long-term care services, including nursing home services by a SOURCE Case Management Provider. This subparagraph shall stand automatically repealed on the date the state treasurer certifies in writing to the commissioner that federal matching funds have ceased to be available or on June 30, 2014, whichever date is earlier. "(34.1) 'SOURCE Case Management Provider' means an entity that has successfully completed the Georgia Medicaid Enhanced Case Management Application and enrollment process, including any related required training, and has entered into a contract with the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to provide enhanced case management services. This subparagraph shall stand automatically repealed on the date the state treasurer certifies in writing to the commissioner that federal matching funds have ceased to be available or on June 30, 2014, whichever date is earlier."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended in subsection (f) of Code Section 48-8-30, relating to imposition of tax, rates, and collection, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:

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"(3)(A) Assessments of the state sales and use tax under this article on the charges described in subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2 shall accrue commencing on July 1, 2011; provided, however, that collection of such state sales and use tax upon such charges shall not commence until the commissioner of community health has provided written notification to the state revenue commissioner that until such time as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services has approved the state plan amendments described in subsection (b) of Code Section 31-8-152.1. In the event that such approval is not obtained or is reversed, or that the federal financial participation is not available with respect to revenues derived from such state sales and use tax, all accrued amounts of such tax shall lapse, and the charges described in subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2 shall not constitute sales for purposes of this article.
(B)(i) The charges for services described in subparagraph (H) of paragraph (31) of Code Section 48-8-2 shall be subject to state sales and use tax only and shall in no event be subject to any local sales and use tax. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'local sales and use tax' means any sales tax, use tax, or local sales and use tax which is levied and imposed in an area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including, but not limited to, such taxes authorized by or pursuant to constitutional amendment; by or pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965'; or by or pursuant to any article of this chapter other than Article 1 of this chapter. (C) This paragraph shall stand automatically repealed on the date the state treasurer certifies in writing to the commissioner that federal matching funds have ceased to be available or on June 30, 2014, which"ever date is earlier."

PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-128, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) The person or entity identified as the seller on the settlement statement shall be considered the seller for all purposes regarding this Code section, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering to the buyer or transferee all forms or other documents incident to determining the appropriate amount of tax to be withheld or the appropriate amount exempt from withholding requirements."

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PART III SECTION 3-1.
(a) This part and Part II of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Part I of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Balfour of the 9th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 117.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour N Bethel N Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden N Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 8; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 117.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 64. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to

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change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator McKoon of the 29th moved that the Senate recede from its amendment to the House substitute to SB 64.

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

Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel N Brown
Bulloch N Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 4; the motion prevailed, and the Senate receded from its amendment to the House substitute to SB 64.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

SB 139. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Davis of the 22nd, Bethel of the 54th and Jackson of the 24th:

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 provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases;

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to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 and Code Section 9-10-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice and grounds for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresidents, so as to provide for matters relative to domestic relations cases; to provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to clarify provisions relating to jurisdiction over nonresidents in domestic relations cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, is amended by revising Code Section 5-6-34, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) Where an appeal is taken pursuant to this Code section for a judgment or order granting nonmonetary relief in a child custody case, such judgment or order shall stand until reversed or modified by the reviewing court unless the trial court states otherwise in its judgment or order."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 5-6-35, relating to cases requiring application for appeal, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(k) Where an appeal is taken pursuant to this Code section for a judgment or order granting nonmonetary relief in a child custody case, such judgment or order shall stand until reversed or modified by the reviewing court unless the trial court states otherwise in its judgment or order."
SECTION 3. Code Section 9-10-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the grounds for exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresidents, is amended by revising paragraphs (4) through (6) as follows:

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"(4) Owns, uses, or possesses any real property situated within this state; or (5) With respect to proceedings for divorce, separate maintenance, annulment, or other domestic relations action or with respect to an independent action for support of dependents, maintains a matrimonial domicile in this state at the time of the commencement of this action or, if the defendant resided in this state preceding the commencement of the action, whether cohabiting during that time or not, notwithstanding the subsequent departure of one of the original parties from this state and as to all obligations arising from alimony, child support, apportionment of debt, or real or personal property orders or agreements, if one party to the marital relationship continues to reside in this state. This paragraph shall not change the residency requirement for filing an action for divorce.; or (6) Has been subject to the exercise of jurisdiction of a court of this state which has resulted in an order of alimony, child custody, child support, equitable apportionment of debt, or equitable division of property, notwithstanding the subsequent departure of one of the original parties from this state, if the action involves modification of such order and the moving party resides in this state, or if the action involves enforcement of such order notwithstanding the domicile of the moving party."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall apply to all notices or applications for appeal filed on or after July 1, 2011.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Stone of the 23rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 139.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Grant E Hamrick
Harbison Heath Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Ligon

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner
Tate Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 139.

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

SB 93. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th and Bethel of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide 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 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 I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; 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 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended in paragraph (12) of Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, by replacing the period at the end of subparagraph (C) with a semicolon and by adding new subparagraphs to read as follows:
"(D) 1-[2-(4-Morpholinyl)ethyl]-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-200); (E) 2-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-1-(1-pentylindole-3-yl) ethanone (JWH-250); (F) 4-Methoxynaphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentylindole-3-yl) methanone (JWH-081)."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, by adding new subparagraphs to paragraph (3) to read as follows:

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"(BBB) 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV); (CCC) 4-Methylmethcathinone (Mephedrone); (DDD) 3,4-Methylenedioxymethcathinone (Methylone); (EEE) 4-Methoxymethcathinone; (FFF) 4-Fluoromethcathinone;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-27, relating to Schedule III controlled substances, by revising subparagraph (L) of paragraph (2) as follows:
"(L) Tiletamine/Zolozepam (Telazol) Tiletamine/Zolazepam (Telazol);"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-27, relating to Schedule III controlled substances, by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (11) with a semicolon and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(12) Any drug product in hard or soft gelatin capsule form containing natural dronabinol (derived from the cannabis plant) or synthetic dronabinol (produced from synthetic materials) in sesame oil, for which an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) has been approved by the FDA under section 505(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)) which references as its listed drug the drug product referred to in paragraph (8) of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-28, relating to Schedule IV controlled substances, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(30.03) Propofol;"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-29, relating to Schedule V controlled substances, by deleting "or" at the end of paragraph (3), by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (4) with "; or", and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5) Pseudoephedrine as an exempt over-the-counter (OTC) Schedule V controlled substance distributed in the same manner as set forth in Code Section 16-13-29.2; provided, however, that such exemption shall take effect immediately and shall not require rulemaking by the State Board of Pharmacy; provided, further, that wholesale drug distributors located within this state and licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy and which are registered and regulated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shall not be subject to any board requirements for controlled substances for the storage, reporting, recordkeeping, or physical security of drug products containing pseudoephedrine which are more stringent than those included in DEA regulations."

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by revising the following paragraphs of subsection (b) as follows:
"(143) Reserved Carglumic Acid;" "(383.5) Fexofenadine See exceptions;" "(406.93) Fospropofol;" "(793.5) Propofol;" "(806) Pseudoephedrine -- See exceptions Reserved;" "(935) Reserved Tesamorelin;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by adding new paragraphs to subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(19.3) Alcaftadine;" "(122.3) Cabazitaxel;" "(153.35) Ceftaroline;" "(213.1) Collagenase clostridium histolyticum;" "(235.5) Dabigatran;" "(237.1) Dalfampridine;" "(247.7) Denosumab;" "(273.5) Dienogest;" "(346.05) Eribulin;" "(386.7) Fingolimod;" "(469.05) IncobotulinumtoxinA;" "(525.2) Liraglutide;" "(531.7) Lurasidone;" "(692.517) Pegloticase;" "(747.4) Polidocanol;" "(1018.5) Ulipristal;" "(1027.3) Velaglucerase;"
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(9.6) Fexofenadine when packaged for distribution as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug product;"
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by revising paragraph (23) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(23) Pseudoephedrine -- when a single dosage unit is 60 mg. or less or when manufactured in an extended release form with a dosage unit of 240 mg. or less Reserved;"

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SECTION 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Carter of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 93.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick
Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson
Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Thompson, C Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 93.

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

HB 264. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director

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of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 264 by striking it in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; 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 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 50-12-22, relating to appointment of members, terms, vacancies, expenses, removal, chairman, and meetings, as follows:
"(b) Members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the work of the council when authorized in advance by the director of the Office of Planning and Budget commissioner of economic development."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-23, relating to powers and duties generally, as follows:
"50-12-23. The council shall advise the Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget Department of Economic Development concerning methods and programs to:
(1) Stimulate and encourage the study and development of the arts as well as public interest and participation therein; (2) Encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of the this state;

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(3) Expand the this state's cultural resources; (4) Encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts; (5) Assist the communities and organizations within the this state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs; and (6) Survey public and private institutions engaged within the this state in cultural activities, including, but not limited to, architecture, dance, folk arts and applied arts and crafts, literature, music, painting, photography, sculpture, and theater."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-24, relating to the annual report, as follows:
"50-12-24. The council shall submit an annual report to the Governor and to the commissioner of economic development concerning the appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts in order to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the this state."
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-25, relating to the powers and authority of the Office of Planning and Budget as to the council, as follows:
"50-12-25. The Office of Planning and Budget Department of Economic Development shall have the powers and authority necessary to carry out the purposes established by this article, including, but not limited to, the powers:
(1) To establish overall policy for grant awards, evaluations, and programs recommended by the council; (2) To hold hearings, make and sign any agreements, and do and perform any acts which may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of this article; (3) To request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties; (4) To accept, on behalf of the state, any federal funds granted by act of Congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of this article; and, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, to expend such funds for the purposes set forth in the appropriations Act; (5) To accept any grants, gifts, donations, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of this article; (6) To propose methods to encourage private initiative in the arts; and (7) To advise and consult with the Governor; the General Assembly; national foundations; and other local, state, and federal departments and agencies on methods to coordinate and assist existing resources and facilities, with the purpose of fostering artistic and cultural endeavors generally."

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SECTION 5. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-26, relating to the appointment of personnel for council, as follows:
"50-12-26. The director of the Office of Planning and Budget commissioner of economic development shall select and appoint such personnel as the director commissioner shall determine to be necessary to support the council and the programs undertaken pursuant to this article."

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 264.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 264.

Senator Shafer of the 48th was excused as a Conferee.

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

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SB 80. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; 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 Code Section 5-5-41, Code Section 17-5-56, and Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements as to extraordinary motions for new trial generally, maintenance of physical evidence containing biological material, and proof generally, respectively, so as to provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA; to provide for a short title; to transfer provisions relating to DNA analysis upon conviction of certain sex offenses to a new article of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the types of convicted felons who shall have a DNA sample collected and maintained in the DNA data bank from certain designated sex offender felons to all convicted felons who are incarcerated or on probation or parole; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to expand the types of convicted felons who shall have a DNA sample collected and maintained in the DNA data bank from certain designated sex offender felons to all convicted felons who are incarcerated or on probation or parole; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART 1 SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Johnia Berry Act."
SECTION 1-2. Code Section 5-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements as to extraordinary motions for new trial generally, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c), as follows:

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"(c)(1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, a person convicted of a serious violent felony as defined in Code Section 17-10-6.1 may file a written motion before the trial court that entered the judgment of conviction in his or her case, for the performance of forensic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing."
SECTION 1-3. Code Section 17-5-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of physical evidence containing biological material, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In a case in which the death penalty is imposed, the evidence shall be maintained until the sentence in the case has been carried out. In a case that involves the prosecution of a serious violent felony as defined by Code Section 17-10-6.1, a violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1, or sodomy, statutory rape, child molestation, bestiality, incest, or sexual battery as those terms are defined in Chapter 6 of Title 16, the evidence Evidence in all felony cases that contains biological material, including, but not limited to, stains, fluids, or hair samples that relate to the identity of the perpetrator of the crime shall be maintained for ten years after judgment in the criminal case becomes final or ten years after May 27, 2003, whichever is later. Evidence in all other felony and misdemeanor cases may be purged the period of time that the crime remains unsolved or until the sentence in the case is completed, whichever occurs last."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proof generally, is amended by redesignating Article 4 as Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 and by revising said article, relating to DNA analysis upon conviction of certain sex offenses, as follows:
"ARTICLE 4 ARTICLE 6A
24-4-60 35-3-160. (a) As used in subsection (b) of this Code section article, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Corrections. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (3) 'Detention facility' 'state correctional facility' means a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections department used for the detention of persons convicted of a felony, including penal institutions operated by a private company on behalf of the department, inmate work camps, and inmate boot camps; provided, however, that such term shall not include a, probation detention center, probation diversion center, or probation boot camp under the jurisdiction of the

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Department of Corrections centers, and parole revocation centers. Such term shall also mean any facility operated under the jurisdiction of a sheriff used for the detention of persons convicted of a felony including a county jail or county correctional facility. (b) Any person convicted of a criminal offense defined in Code Section 16-6-1, relating to the offense of rape; Code Section 16-6-2, relating to the offense of sodomy or aggravated sodomy; Code Section 16-6-3, relating to the offense of statutory rape; 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; Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to the offense of sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against a person detained or a patient in a hospital or other institution, or sexual assault by a practitioner of psychotherapy against a patient; Code Section 16-6-6, relating to the offense of bestiality; Code Section 16-6-7, relating to the offense of necrophilia; or Code Section 16-6-22, relating to the offense of incest, shall have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. In addition, on and after July 1, 2000, any person convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility felony offense who is held in a detention facility or placed on probation shall at the time of entering the prison system detention facility or being placed on probation have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. The provisions and requirements of this Code section shall also apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony prior to July 1, 2000 2011, and who currently is incarcerated in a state correctional detention facility in this state, serving a probation sentence, or serving under the jurisdiction of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for such offense. The provisions and requirements of this Code section shall also apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony in this state on or after July 1, 2000, and who is incarcerated in a private correctional facility in this state for such offense pursuant to a contract with the Department of Corrections upon entering the facility, and for any person convicted of a felony prior to July 1, 2000, and who is incarcerated in a private correctional facility in this state pursuant to contract with the Department of Corrections. It shall be the responsibility of the detention facility detaining or entity supervising a convicted felon to collect the samples required by this Code section and forward the sample to the division unless such sample has already been collected by the department or another agency or entity. (c) The analysis shall be performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation division. The division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the bureau in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as provided in Code Section 24-4-63 35-3-163. (c)(1) On and after July 1, 2007, any person who is placed on probation shall have a

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sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person if such person is convicted of a felony violation of any of the following:
(A) Chapter 5 of Title 16, relating to crimes against persons; (B) Code Section 16-6-1, relating to the offense of rape; (C) Code Section 16-6-2, relating to the offense of sodomy or aggravated sodomy; (D) Code Section 16-6-3, relating to the offense of statutory rape; (E) Code Section 16-6-4, relating to the offense of child molestation or aggravated child molestation; (F) Code Section 16-6-5, relating to the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes; (G) Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to the offense of sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against a person detained or a patient in a hospital or other institution, or sexual assault by a practitioner of psychotherapy against a patient; (H) Code Section 16-6-6, relating to the offense of bestiality; (I) Code Section 16-6-7, relating to the offense of necrophilia; (J) Code Section 16-6-22, relating to the offense of incest; (K) Code Section 16-7-1, relating to the offense of burglary; (L) Code Section 16-8-40, relating to the offense of robbery; (M) Code Section 16-8-41, relating to the offense of armed robbery; (N) Code Section 16-10-23, relating to the offense of impersonating an officer; (O) Code Section 16-10-24, relating to the offense of obstruction of an officer; (P) Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices; and (Q) Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to controlled substances. (2) The analysis shall be performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the bureau in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as provided in Code Section 24-4-63. The Department of Corrections shall be responsible for collecting such sample.
24-4-61 35-3-161. (a) Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 24-4-60 35-3-160 from persons who are to be incarcerated shall be withdrawn within the first 30 days of incarceration at the receiving unit of the detention facility or at such other place as is designated by the Department of Corrections department. Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 24-4-60 35-3-160 from persons who are to be released from a state correctional facility or private correctional detention facility shall be withdrawn within the 12 months preceding such person's release at a place designated by the Department of Corrections department. The required samples from persons who are not sentenced to a

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term of confinement shall be withdrawn as a condition of probation. The Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation division shall publish in its quality manuals the procedures for the collection and transfer of samples to such division pursuant to Code Section 35-3-154. Personnel at a Department of Corrections detention facility shall implement the provisions of this Code section as part of the regular processing of offenders. (b) Samples collected by oral swab or by a noninvasive procedure may be collected by any individual who has been trained in the procedure. Only a correctional health nurse technician, physician, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, graduate laboratory technician, or phlebotomist shall withdraw any sample of blood to be submitted for analysis. No civil liability shall attach to any person authorized to take a sample as provided in this article as a result of the act of taking a sample from any person submitting thereto, provided the sample was taken according to recognized medically accepted procedures. However, no person shall be relieved from liability for negligence in the withdrawing of any blood sample. (c) Chemically clean sterile disposable needles shall be used for the withdrawal of all samples of blood. The containers for blood samples, oral swabs, and the samples obtained by noninvasive procedures shall be sealed and labeled with the subject's name, social security number, date of birth, race, and gender plus the name of the person collecting the sample and the date and place of collection. The containers shall be secured to prevent tampering with the contents. The steps set forth in this subsection relating to the taking, handling, identification, and disposition of samples are procedural and not substantive. Substantial compliance therewith shall be deemed to be sufficient. The samples shall be transported to the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation division not more than 15 days following withdrawal and shall be analyzed and stored in the DNA data bank in accordance with Code Sections 24-462 35-3-162 and 24-4-63 35-3-163.
24-4-62 35-3-162. Whether or not the results of an analysis are to be included in the data bank, the bureau shall conduct the DNA analysis in accordance with procedures adopted by the bureau to determine identification characteristics specific to the individual whose sample is being analyzed. The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designated representative shall complete and maintain on file a form indicating the name of the person whose sample is to be analyzed, the date and by whom the sample was received and examined, and a statement that the seal on the container containing the sample had not been broken or otherwise tampered with. The remainder of a sample submitted for analysis and inclusion in the data bank pursuant to Code Section 24-4-60 35-3-160 may be divided, if possible, labeled as provided for the original sample, and securely stored by the bureau in accordance with specific procedures of the bureau to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the samples. All or part of the remainder of that sample may be used only to create a statistical data base provided no identifying information on the individual whose sample is being analyzed is included or for retesting by the bureau

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to validate or update the original analysis. A report of the results of a DNA analysis conducted by the bureau as authorized, including the identifying information, shall be made and maintained at the bureau. Except as specifically provided in this Code section and Code Section 24-4-63 35-3-163, the results of the analysis shall be securely stored and shall remain confidential.
24-4-63 35-3-163. (a) It shall be the duty of the bureau to receive samples and to analyze, classify, and file the results of DNA identification characteristics of samples submitted pursuant to Code Section 24-4-60 35-3-160 and to make such information available as provided in this Code section. The results of an analysis and comparison of the identification of the characteristics from two or more biological samples shall be made available directly to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers upon a request made in furtherance of an official investigation of any criminal offense. A request may be made by personal contact, mail, or electronic means. The name of the requestor and the purpose for which the information is requested shall be maintained on file with the bureau. (b) Upon request from a prosecutor or law enforcement agency, the bureau may compare a DNA profile from an analysis of a sample from a suspect in a criminal investigation where the sample was obtained through a search warrant, consent of the suspect, court order, or other lawful means to DNA profiles lawfully collected and maintained by the bureau. The bureau shall not add a DNA profile of any such suspect to any DNA data bank except upon conviction as provided in this article.
(c)(1) Upon his or her request, a copy of the request for search shall be furnished to any person identified and charged with an offense as the result of a search of information in the data bank. Only when a sample or DNA profile supplied by the requestor satisfactorily matches the requestor's profile in the data bank shall the existence of data in the data bank be confirmed or identifying information from the data bank be disseminated. (2) The name of the convicted offender felon whose profile is contained in the data bank may be related to any other data bases which are constructed for law enforcement purposes and may be disseminated only for law enforcement purposes. (3) Upon a showing by the defendant accused in a criminal case proceeding that access to the DNA data bank is material to the investigation, preparation, or presentation of a defense at trial or in a motion for a new trial postconviction proceeding, a superior court having proper jurisdiction over such criminal case proceeding shall direct the bureau to compare a DNA profile which has been generated by the defendant accused through an independent test against the data bank, provided that such DNA profile has been generated in accordance with standards for forensic DNA analysis adopted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 14131, as amended. (d) The bureau shall develop procedures governing the methods of obtaining information from the data bank in accordance with this Code section and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requestor. The bureau shall specify the positions in that agency which require regular access to the data bank and samples

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submitted as a necessary function of the job. (e) The bureau may create a separate statistical data base comprised of DNA profiles of samples of persons whose identity is unknown. Nothing in this Code section or Code Section 24-4-64 35-3-164 shall prohibit the bureau from sharing or otherwise disseminating the information in the statistical data base with law enforcement or criminal justice agencies within or outside the state. (f) The bureau may charge a reasonable fee to search and provide a comparative analysis of DNA profiles in the data bank to any authorized law enforcement agency outside of the this state.
24-4-64 35-3-164. (a) Any person who, without authority, disseminates information contained in the data bank shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who disseminates, receives, or otherwise uses or attempts to so use information in the data bank, knowing that such dissemination, receipt, or use is for a purpose other than as authorized by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (b) Except for purposes of law enforcement or as authorized by law this article, any person who, for purposes of having DNA analysis performed, obtains or attempts to obtain any sample submitted to the Division of Forensic Sciences division for analysis shall be guilty of a felony.
24-4-65 35-3-165. (a) A person whose DNA profile has been included in the data bank pursuant to this article may request that it be expunged on the grounds that the conviction on which the authority for including his or her DNA profile was based has been reversed and the case dismissed. The bureau shall purge all records and identifiable information in the data bank pertaining to the person and destroy all samples from the person upon receipt of a written request that such data be expunged, pursuant to this Code section, and a certified copy of the court order reversing and dismissing the conviction. (b) A DNA sample obtained in good faith shall be deemed to have been obtained in accordance with the requirements of this article and its use in accordance with this article is authorized until a court order directing expungement is obtained and submitted to the bureau."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by repealing Article 6A as enacted by HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly, and enacting a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 6A
35-3-160. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Corrections. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (3) 'Detention facility' means a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the department used for the detention of persons convicted of a felony, including penal institutions operated by a private company on behalf of the department, inmate work camps, inmate boot camps, probation detention centers, and parole revocation centers. Such term shall also mean any facility operated under the jurisdiction of a sheriff used for the detention of persons convicted of a felony including a county jail or county correctional facility. (b) Any person convicted of a felony offense who is held in a detention facility or placed on probation shall at the time of entering the detention facility or being placed on probation have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. The provisions and requirements of this Code section shall also apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony prior to July 1, 2011, and who currently is incarcerated in a detention facility, serving a probation sentence, or serving under the jurisdiction of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for such offense. It shall be the responsibility of the detention facility detaining or entity supervising a convicted felon to collect the samples required by this Code section and forward the sample to the division unless such sample has already been collected by the department or another agency or entity. (c) The analysis shall be performed by the division. The division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the bureau in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as provided in Code Section 35-3-163.
35-3-161. (a) Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 from persons who are to be incarcerated shall be withdrawn within the first 30 days of incarceration at the receiving unit of the detention facility or at such other place as is designated by the department. Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 from persons who are to be released from a detention facility shall be withdrawn within the 12 months preceding such person's release at a place designated by the department. The required samples from persons who are not sentenced to a term of confinement shall be withdrawn as a condition of probation. The division shall publish in its quality manuals the procedures for the collection and transfer of samples to such division pursuant to Code Section 35-3-154. Personnel at a detention facility shall implement the provisions

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of this Code section as part of the regular processing of offenders. (b) Samples collected by oral swab or by a noninvasive procedure may be collected by any individual who has been trained in the procedure. Only a correctional health nurse technician, physician, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, graduate laboratory technician, or phlebotomist shall withdraw any sample of blood to be submitted for analysis. No civil liability shall attach to any person authorized to take a sample as provided in this article as a result of the act of taking a sample from any person submitting thereto, provided the sample was taken according to recognized medically accepted procedures. However, no person shall be relieved from liability for negligence in the withdrawing of any blood sample. (c) Chemically clean sterile disposable needles shall be used for the withdrawal of all samples of blood. The containers for blood samples, oral swabs, and the samples obtained by noninvasive procedures shall be sealed and labeled with the subject's name, social security number, date of birth, race, and gender plus the name of the person collecting the sample and the date and place of collection. The containers shall be secured to prevent tampering with the contents. The steps set forth in this subsection relating to the taking, handling, identification, and disposition of samples are procedural and not substantive. Substantial compliance therewith shall be deemed to be sufficient. The samples shall be transported to the division not more than 15 days following withdrawal and shall be analyzed and stored in the DNA data bank in accordance with Code Sections 35-3-162 and 35-3-163.
35-3-162. Whether or not the results of an analysis are to be included in the data bank, the bureau shall conduct the DNA analysis in accordance with procedures adopted by the bureau to determine identification characteristics specific to the individual whose sample is being analyzed. The director or his or her designated representative shall complete and maintain on file a form indicating the name of the person whose sample is to be analyzed, the date and by whom the sample was received and examined, and a statement that the seal on the container containing the sample had not been broken or otherwise tampered with. The remainder of a sample submitted for analysis and inclusion in the data bank pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 may be divided, if possible, labeled as provided for the original sample, and securely stored by the bureau in accordance with specific procedures of the bureau to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the samples. All or part of the remainder of that sample may be used only to create a statistical data base provided no identifying information on the individual whose sample is being analyzed is included or for retesting by the bureau to validate or update the original analysis. A report of the results of a DNA analysis conducted by the bureau as authorized, including the identifying information, shall be made and maintained at the bureau. Except as specifically provided in this Code section and Code Section 35-3-163, the results of the analysis shall be securely stored and shall remain confidential.

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35-3-163. (a) It shall be the duty of the bureau to receive samples and to analyze, classify, and file the results of DNA identification characteristics of samples submitted pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 and to make such information available as provided in this Code section. The results of an analysis and comparison of the identification of the characteristics from two or more biological samples shall be made available directly to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers upon a request made in furtherance of an official investigation of any criminal offense. A request may be made by personal contact, mail, or electronic means. The name of the requestor and the purpose for which the information is requested shall be maintained on file with the bureau. (b) Upon request from a prosecutor or law enforcement agency, the bureau may compare a DNA profile from an analysis of a sample from a suspect in a criminal investigation where the sample was obtained through a search warrant, consent of the suspect, court order, or other lawful means to DNA profiles lawfully collected and maintained by the bureau. The bureau shall not add a DNA profile of any such suspect to any DNA data bank except upon conviction as provided in this article.
(c)(1) Upon his or her request, a copy of the request for search shall be furnished to any person identified and charged with an offense as the result of a search of information in the data bank. Only when a sample or DNA profile supplied by the requestor satisfactorily matches the requestor's profile in the data bank shall the existence of data in the data bank be confirmed or identifying information from the data bank be disseminated. (2) The name of the convicted felon whose profile is contained in the data bank may be related to any other data bases which are constructed for law enforcement purposes and may be disseminated only for law enforcement purposes. (3) Upon a showing by the accused in a criminal proceeding that access to the DNA data bank is material to the investigation, preparation, or presentation of a defense at trial or in a postconviction proceeding, a superior court having proper jurisdiction over such criminal proceeding shall direct the bureau to compare a DNA profile which has been generated by the accused through an independent test against the data bank, provided that such DNA profile has been generated in accordance with standards for forensic DNA analysis adopted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 14131. (d) The bureau shall develop procedures governing the methods of obtaining information from the data bank in accordance with this Code section and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requestor. The bureau shall specify the positions in that agency which require regular access to the data bank and samples submitted as a necessary function of the job. (e) The bureau may create a separate statistical data base comprised of DNA profiles of samples of persons whose identity is unknown. Nothing in this Code section or Code Section 35-3-164 shall prohibit the bureau from sharing or otherwise disseminating the information in the statistical data base with law enforcement or criminal justice agencies within or outside the state. (f) The bureau may charge a reasonable fee to search and provide a comparative

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analysis of DNA profiles in the data bank to any authorized law enforcement agency outside of this state.
35-3-164. (a) Any person who, without authority, disseminates information contained in the data bank shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who disseminates, receives, or otherwise uses or attempts to so use information in the data bank, knowing that such dissemination, receipt, or use is for a purpose other than as authorized by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (b) Except for purposes of law enforcement or as authorized by this article, any person who, for purposes of having DNA analysis performed, obtains or attempts to obtain any sample submitted to the division for analysis shall be guilty of a felony.
35-3-165. (a) A person whose DNA profile has been included in the data bank pursuant to this article may request that it be expunged on the grounds that the conviction on which the authority for including his or her DNA profile was based has been reversed and the case dismissed. The bureau shall purge all records and identifiable information in the data bank pertaining to the person and destroy all samples from the person upon receipt of a written request that such data be expunged, pursuant to this Code section, and a certified copy of the court order reversing and dismissing the conviction. (b) A DNA sample obtained in good faith shall be deemed to have been obtained in accordance with the requirements of this article and its use in accordance with this article is authorized until a court order directing expungement is obtained and submitted to the bureau."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
(a) Parts I, II, and IV of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this section.
(b)(1) Part III of this Act shall become effective only if HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence, is enacted during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly and becomes law on or before January 1, 2013, in which case Part III of this Act shall become effective on the same date that said HB 24 becomes effective. (2) Part II of this Act shall stand repealed if and when Part III of this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) If said HB 24 does not become law on or before January 1, 2013, as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, then Part III of this Act shall stand repealed on January 1, 2013.

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SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator McKoon of the 29th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 80.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown
Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller
Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay C Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 80.

The following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Albers of the 56th

Bethel of the 54th

Bulloch of the 11th

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

SB 57. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial

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motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; 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 Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duty of the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus and reporting of violations, so as to define certain terms; to provide that such Code section may be enforced by means of video images; to provide a civil penalty; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a transfer of funds; to provide for an exemption from recording provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duty of the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus and reporting of violations, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Owner' means the registrant of a motor vehicle, except that such term shall not include a motor vehicle rental company when a motor vehicle registered by such company is being operated by another person under a rental agreement with such company. (B) 'Recorded images' means images recorded by a video recording device mounted on a school bus with a clear view of vehicles passing the bus on either side and showing the date and time the recording was made and an electronic symbol showing the activation of amber lights, flashing red lights, stop arms, and brakes. (C) 'Video recording device' means a camera capable of recording digital images showing the date and time of the images so recorded.
(2) Subsection (a) of this Code section may be enforced by using recorded images as provided in this subsection. (3) For the purpose of enforcement pursuant to this subsection:
(A) The driver of a motor vehicle shall be liable for a civil monetary penalty if such vehicle is found, as evidenced by recorded images, to have been operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section and such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law. The amount of such fine shall be $300.00 for a first offense, $750.00 for a second offense, and $1,000.00 for each subsequent offense in a five-year period;

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(B) The law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the provisions of this Code section shall send by regular mail addressed to the owner of the motor vehicle postmarked not later than ten days after the date of the alleged violation:
(i) A citation for the alleged violation, which shall include the date and time of the violation, the location of the infraction, the amount of the civil monetary penalty imposed, and the date by which the civil monetary penalty shall be paid; (ii) An image taken from the recorded image showing the vehicle involved in the infraction; (iii) A copy of a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a certified peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency authorized to enforce this Code section and stating that, based upon inspection of recorded images, the owner's motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section and that such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law; (iv) A statement of the inference provided by subparagraph (D) of this paragraph and of the means specified therein by which such inference may be rebutted; (v) Information advising the owner of the motor vehicle of the manner and time in which liability as alleged in the citation may be contested in court; and (vi) A warning that failure to pay the civil monetary penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner shall waive any right to contest liability and result in a civil monetary penalty; (C) Proof that a motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be evidenced by recorded images. A copy of a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a certified peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency and stating that, based upon inspection of recorded images, a motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section and that such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts contained therein; and (D) Liability under this subsection shall be determined based upon preponderance of the evidence. Prima-facie evidence that the vehicle described in the citation issued pursuant to this subsection was operated in violation of subsection (a) of this Code section, together with proof that the defendant was at the time of such violation the registered owner of the vehicle, shall permit the trier of fact in its discretion to infer that such owner of the vehicle was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation. Such an inference may be rebutted if the owner of the vehicle: (i) Testifies under oath in open court or submits to the court a sworn notarized statement that he or she was not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation and identifies the name of the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation; or (ii) Presents to the court a certified copy of a police report showing that the vehicle had been reported to the police as stolen prior to the time of the alleged violation.

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(4) A violation for which a civil penalty is imposed pursuant to this subsection shall not be considered a moving traffic violation for the purpose of points assessment under Code Section 40-5-57. Such violation shall be deemed noncriminal, and imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to this subsection shall not be deemed a conviction and shall not be made a part of the operating record of the person upon whom such liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for any insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage. (5) If a person summoned by regular mail fails to appear on the date of return set out in the citation and has not paid the penalty for the violation or filed a police report or notarized statement pursuant to subparagraph (D) of paragraph (3) of this subsection, the person shall then be summoned a second time by certified mail with a return receipt requested. The second summons shall include all information required in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection for the initial summons and shall include a new date of return. If a person summoned by certified mail again fails to appear on the date of return set out in the second citation and has failed to pay the penalty or file an appropriate document for rebuttal, the person summoned shall have waived the right to contest the violation and shall be liable for the civil monetary penalty provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (6) Any court having jurisdiction over violations of subsection (a) of this Code section shall have jurisdiction over cases arising under this subsection and shall be authorized to impose the civil monetary penalty provided by this subsection. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the provisions of law governing jurisdiction, procedure, defenses, adjudication, appeal, and payment and distribution of penalties otherwise applicable to violations of subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to enforcement under this subsection except as provided in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of this subsection; provided, however, that any appeal from superior or state court shall be by application in the same manner as that provided by Code Section 5-6-35. (7) Recorded images made for purposes of this subsection shall not be a public record for purposes of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (8) A governing authority shall not impose a civil penalty under this subsection on the owner of a motor vehicle if the operator of the vehicle was arrested or issued a citation and notice to appear by a peace officer for the same violation. (9) A school system may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with a local governing authority to offset expenses regarding the implementation and ongoing operation of video recording devices serving the purpose of capturing recorded images of motor vehicles unlawfully passing a school bus. (10) Any school bus driver operating a vehicle equipped with an activated video recording device shall be exempt from the recording provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 40-6-163."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senator Gooch of the 51st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 57.

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

E Albers Y Balfour E Bethel Y Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones
Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay C Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson N Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 8; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 57.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 87.

By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation

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of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 54.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 30.

By Representative Willard of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following Bills of the Senate:

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SB 100.

By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 172.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Murphy of the 27th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused as a Conferee.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:

HB 500. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Conference Committee Report was as follows:

The Committee of Conference on HB 500 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 500 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Senator Stone of the 23rd /s/ Senator Davis of the 22nd /s/ Senator Chance of the 16th

/s/ Representative Pruett of the 144th /s/ Representative Fludd of the 66th /s/ Representative Lindsey of the 54th

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE TO HB 500

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions relating to unemployment; to change provisions relating to eligibility requirements for extended benefits so as to provide a state "on" indicator for triggering an extended benefit period under certain circumstances during a certain period of time; to change certain definitions; to provide for the administration of the Georgia Work Ready program by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for support of the Georgia Work Ready program by the Department of Labor and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for definitions; 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:

SECTION 1. Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 34-8-197, relating to eligibility requirements for extended benefits, as follows:
"(1) 'Eligibility period' of an individual means the period consisting of the weeks in his or her benefit year which begin in an extended benefit period and, if his or her benefit year ends within such extended benefit period, any weeks thereafter which begin in such period; provided, however, that with respect to extended benefit periods established under division (a)(3)(B)(i) of this Code section pertaining to Section 2005 of Public Law 111-5 and any extension thereof that does not impose any new

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condition upon receipt of such 100 percent federal funding, or division (a)(3)(B)(ii) of this Code section pertaining to Section 502 of Public Law 111-312, 'eligibility period' of an individual also means the period consisting of the weeks during which such individual is eligible for Emergency Unemployment Compensation provided for by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008, Title IV Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Public Law 110-252, and the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008, Public Law 110-449, and any extension or expansion thereof, when such weeks begin in that extended benefit period and, if his or her eligibility for such emergency unemployment compensation ends within such extended benefit period, any weeks thereafter which begin in such period, except as otherwise limited by the provisions in division (a)(3)(B)(ii)(a)(3)(B)(iii) of this Code section."
"(3)(A) 'Extended benefit period' means a period which: (i) Begins with the third week after a week for which there is a state 'on' indicator; and (ii) Ends with either of the following weeks, whichever occurs later: (I) The third week after the first week for which there is a state 'off' indicator; or (II) The thirteenth consecutive week of such period.
However, no extended benefit period may begin by reason of a state 'on' indicator before the fourteenth week following the end of a prior extended benefit period which was in effect with respect to this state. There is a state 'on' indicator for a week if, for the period consisting of such week and the immediately preceding 12 weeks, the rate of insured unemployment under the state law for the period equaled or exceeded 120 percent of the average of such rates for the corresponding 13 week period ending in each of the preceding two calendar years and equaled or exceeded 5 percent.
(B)(i) With respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after February 1, 2009, there is a state 'on' indicator for a week if:
(I) The average rate of total unemployment, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of such week equals or exceeds 6 1/2 percent; and (II) The average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the three-month period referred to in subdivision (I) of this subparagraph, equals or exceeds 110 percent of such average for either or both of the corresponding three-month periods ending in the two preceding calendar years. (ii) In accordance with the provisions of Section 502(a) of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, P.L. 111-312, with respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after February 27, 2011, and ending on December 31, 2011, there is a state 'on' indicator for a week if: (I) The average rate of total unemployment, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of

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such week equals or exceeds 6 1/2 percent; and (II) The average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the three-month period referred to in subdivision (I) of this subparagraph, equals or exceeds 110 percent of such average for any or all of the corresponding three-month periods ending in the three preceding calendar years. (ii)(iii) This subparagraph shall apply only through the week ending three four weeks prior to the last week for which 100 percent federal funding is authorized and provided pursuant to either Section 2005(a) of Public Law 111-5 or any extension thereof that does not impose any new condition upon receipt of such federal funding, without regard to the extension of federal sharing for certain claims as provided under Section 2005(c) of such law. (C) There is a state 'off' indicator for a week if, for the period consisting of such week and the immediately preceding 12 weeks, none of the options specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph result in an 'on' indicator."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (m) and (n) of Code Section 34-8197, relating to eligibility requirements for extended benefits, as follows:
"(m) For purposes of subsection (l) of this Code section, 'high-unemployment period' means a period during which an extended benefit period would be in effect if subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i)(I) or, if applicable, subdivision (a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) of this Code section were applied by substituting '8 percent' for '6 1/2 percent.' (n) Subsections (l) and (m) of this Code section shall apply through the week ending three four weeks prior to the last week for which 100 percent federal funding is authorized and provided pursuant to either Section 2005(a) of Public Law 111-5 or any extension thereof that does not impose any new condition upon receipt of such federal funding, without regard to the extension of federal sharing for certain claims as provided under Section 2005(c) of such law."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 34-14-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"34-14-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Georgia Workforce Investment Board. (2) 'Director' means the executive director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development. (3) 'Federal law' means the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220. (4) 'Georgia Work Ready' or 'program' means the state's branded workforce development enterprise administered and implemented by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development that:
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economic development needs at the local, regional, and state levels; and (B) Provides a system of educational and workforce development tools, skills gap training, job profiling, and skills assessments based on nationally recognized career and workforce readiness evaluations and standards. (5) 'Office' means the Governor's Office of Workforce Development."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"34-14-5. (a) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development shall, with the approval of the board, institute the Georgia Work Ready program. The implementation and operation of the program shall be subject to available federal funding as provided for in Code Section 34-14-4. The program shall be made available to job seekers free of charge. As a part of the program, the office shall implement and administer a work readiness computer training course that will include an educational component for job seekers on accessing the program, skills gap training, and how to complete an on-line job application. The Technical College System of Georgia shall provide to the office such services and locations needed by the office for delivery of the program to the public. (b) Under the Georgia Work Ready program the office shall:
(1) Develop and make available information regarding the program's workforce development tools and educational materials available to job seekers in Georgia. The office shall also develop and make available information regarding the Georgia Work Ready program related to educating potential employers about the benefits of hiring individuals who have participated in the program or become work ready certified. The information described in this paragraph shall be distributed to both the Department of Labor and the Department of Economic Development; and (2) Collect and disseminate data for purposes of evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Beginning July 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, the Department of Labor shall collect and provide to the office data regarding the employment status of persons who have participated in the program. The Department of Labor shall provide such other information that may be reasonably obtained that is determined by the office to be necessary for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the program. The office shall disseminate its evaluation of the program to the Department of Labor and the Department of Economic Development annually beginning January 1, 2013. The office, departments, and Technical College System of Georgia shall work cooperatively to provide support for the office's annual report. (c) Provided that the program is operational, the Department of Labor shall make the information provided by the office pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section available to persons receiving unemployment benefits. The information shall be made available electronically and through the department's career centers or at such other locations reasonably likely to make such information available to the greatest number of unemployed persons seeking jobs. (d) Provided that the Georgia Work Ready program is operational, the Department of

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Economic Development shall make the information provided by the office pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section available to businesses and industry. Such information shall be made available electronically and by such other means as the department shall determine reasonably likely to educate employers regarding the benefits of hiring persons who have participated in or become certified under the program. (f) The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for purposes of implementing the requirements of this Code section."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Davis of the 22nd moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 500.

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

N Albers Y Balfour E Bethel Y Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth N Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden N Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones N Ligon N Loudermilk N McKoon
Millar Y Miller Y Mullis

E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Rogers N Seabaugh Y Seay C Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S N Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 11; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 500.

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Senator Mullis of the 53rd was excused as a Conferee.

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

HB 30. By Representative Willard of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd moved that the Senate recede from its substitute to HB 30.

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

Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel
Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis N Fort Y Ginn E Goggans
Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon
Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller C Mullis

E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh N Seay C Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner N Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 6; the motion prevailed, and the Senate receded from its substitute to HB 30.

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Senator Tate of the 38th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 193. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to provide 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 Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; 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. Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, is amended by revising Code Section 9-14-53, relating to reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs, as follows:
"9-14-53. Each county of this state shall be reimbursed from state funds for court costs both at the trial level and in any appellate court for each writ of habeas corpus sought in the superior court of the county by indigent petitioners when the granting of the writ is denied or when the court costs are cast upon the respondent, but such reimbursement shall not exceed $10,000.00 per annum total for each county. By not later than September 1 of each calendar year, the clerk of the superior court of each county shall send a certified list to the commissioner of administrative services The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia of each writ of habeas corpus sought in the superior court of the county during the 12 month period immediately preceding July 1 of that calendar year by indigent petitioners for which the granting of the writ was denied or for which the court costs were cast upon the respondent; and such list shall include the

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court costs both at the trial level and in any appellate court for each such writ of habeas corpus. By not later than December 15 of each calendar year, the commissioner council shall pay to the county from funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operation of the superior courts the reimbursement as set forth in the certified list, subject to the maximum reimbursement provided for in this Code section. The list sent to the commissioner council as provided in this paragraph Code section shall be certified as correct by the governing authority of the county and by the judge of the superior court of the county. The commissioner council is authorized to devise and make available to the counties such forms as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this paragraph Code section and to establish such procedures as may be reasonably necessary for such purposes. This Code section shall not be construed to amend or repeal the provisions of Code Section 15-6-28 or any other provision of law for funds for any judicial circuit."
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 Grant of the 25th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 193.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Bethel Y Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Fort Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller C Mullis

E Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman
Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 193.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 192. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th, Carter of the 175th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 192 (HB192/SCSFA/2) by striking lines 1 through 12 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 implement various measures to address current funding needs and to examine current funding mechanisms; to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition, compensation, duties and powers, and support staff of the commission; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal; to extend the date by which school systems must notify the department of their intention to request flexibility or remain status quo; to temporarily extend certain expenditure control waivers; to provide for automatic repeal; to temporarily extend flexibility in maximum class size requirements in kindergarten through grade eight; to temporarily extend certain deadlines relating to annual teacher contracts; to revise certain provisions relating to organization of schools, middle school programs, and scheduling; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By striking lines 15 and 16 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 adding a new part to Article 6, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," to read as follows:
By inserting between lines 192 and 193 the following:

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84.3, relating to flexibility contracts, as follows:
"(b) No later than June 30, 2013 2015, each local school system shall either notify the department of its intention to request increased flexibility pursuant to this article or shall comply with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-80."

SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 20-2-167, relating to funding for direct instructional, media center, and staff development costs, as follows:
"(f)(1) For school years 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013, 20132014, and 2014-2015 only, the expenditure controls contained in subsection (a) of this Code section relating to direct instructional costs, media center costs, and staff and professional development costs shall be waived and shall not apply to nor be enforceable against a local school system. (2) Each local school system shall report to the Department of Education its budgets and expenditures of the funds received pursuant to this Code section as a part of its report in October for the FTE count and on March 15. (3) No penalty shall be applied to a local school system for failure to comply with expenditure controls set out in subsection (a) of this Code section, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, as so long as such local school system complies with this subsection. (4) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to repeal any other provision of this Code section or this chapter. (5) This subsection shall be automatically repealed on July 1, 2013 2015."

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of Code Section 20-2-182, relating to maximum class size, as follows:
"(i)(1) It is the intent of this paragraph to provide a clear expectation to parents and guardians as to the maximum number of students that may be in their child's classroom in kindergarten through eighth grade. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, for the following regular education programs, the maximum individual class size for mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts classes shall be:

(A) Kindergarten program (without full-time aide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

(B) Kindergarten program (with full-time aide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20

(C) Primary grades program (1-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

(D) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

(E) Middle grades program (6-8) and middle school program (6-8) as

defined in Code Section 20-2-290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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For school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 only, the system average maximum class size for each instructional program covered under this paragraph shall be the same as the maximum individual class size for each such program, and local boards of education shall be considered in compliance with this paragraph as so long as the system average maximum class size is not exceeded; provided, however, that if the State Board of Education approves a blanket waiver or variance pursuant to subsection (h) of Code Section 20-2-244, such maximum individual class sizes shall be the system average maximum class sizes for purposes of this paragraph."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-184.1, relating to funding for additional days of instruction, as follows:
"(b)(1) For school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 only, the expenditure controls contained in subsection (a) of this Code section relating to additional days of instruction shall be waived and shall not apply to nor be enforceable against a local school system. (2) Each local school system shall report to the Department of Education its budgets and expenditures of the funds received pursuant to this Code section as a part of its report in October for the FTE count and its report on March 15. (3) No penalty shall be applied to a local school system for failure to comply with expenditure controls set out in subsection (a) of this Code section, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, as so long as such local school system complies with this subsection. (4) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to repeal any other provision of this Code section or this chapter. (5) This subsection shall be automatically repealed on July 1, 2013 2015."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, relating to annual contracts for teachers, as follows:
"(b) Any other provisions of this article or any other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, each local governing board shall, by not later than April 15 of the current school year, tender a new contract for the ensuing school year to each teacher and other professional employee certificated by the Professional Standards Commission on the payroll of the local unit of administration at the beginning of the current school year, except those who have resigned or who have been terminated as provided in Part 7 of Article 17 of this chapter, or shall notify in writing each such teacher or other certificated professional employee of the intention of not renewing his or her contract for the ensuing school year; provided, however, that for school years 2010-2011, 20112012, and 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 only, each local governing board shall have until May 15 of the current school year to tender such new contracts or provide such written notice. Such contracts when tendered to each teacher or other

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professional employee shall be complete in all terms and conditions of the contract, including the amount of compensation to be paid to such teacher or other professional employee during the ensuing school year, and shall not contain blanks or leave any terms and conditions of the contract open. A letter of intent or similar document shall not constitute a contract and shall not be construed to require or otherwise legally bind the teacher or other professional employee to return to such school system. Upon request, a written explanation for failure to renew such contract shall be made available to such certificated personnel by the executive officer. When such notice of intended termination has not been given by April 15, or by May 15 for school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 only, the employment of such teacher or other certificated professional employee shall be continued for the ensuing school year unless the teacher or certificated professional employee elects not to accept such employment by notifying the local governing board or executive officer in writing not later than May 1, or by June 1 for school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 20122013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 only."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-290, relating to the organization of schools, middle school programs, and scheduling, as follows:
"20-2-290. (a)(1) The board of education of any local school system is authorized to organize or reorganize the schools and fix the grade levels to be taught at each school in its jurisdiction. Local school systems which have organized their schools in such a manner that facilities Schools which house grades six, seven, and eight or grades seven and or eight, or any combination thereof, shall qualify for the middle school program for students in grade levels so housed. A school which houses grades other than six, seven, or eight shall only be eligible if it has a full-time principal for grades seven and eight or six, seven, and eight and another full-time principal for grades above or below the middle school grades; provided, however, that such schools also meet all other provisions of this Code section and criteria and standards prescribed by the State Board of Education. Schools with students in the sixth grade shall not be eligible for the middle school program if the sixth grades are not housed in middle schools which also contain both grades seven and eight. Further, two or more adjacent local school systems shall qualify for the middle school program if through their contractual arrangement they jointly meet the requirements of this Code section and the criteria and standards prescribed by the state board. (2) The board of education of any local school system shall be authorized to employ school administrative managers in lieu of or in addition to assistant principals. Such school administrative managers shall not be required to be certificated by the Professional Standards Commission but shall have such qualifications as determined by the local board with a minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree. The duties of school administrative managers shall be to oversee and manage the financial and business affairs of the school. The principal shall retain authority over the curriculum

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and instructional areas. The school administrative manager shall report directly to the principal. In the event that a local board considers hiring or utilizing school administrative managers pursuant to this subsection, it shall receive and give all due consideration to recommendations by the school council as to whether or not to utilize such position and as to selection of the manager. Existing employees of the local board shall be eligible to serve as school administrative managers if they meet other qualifications and requirements established by the local board for such position. For purposes of earning funds for such positions, school administrative managers shall be treated in all respects the same as assistant principals. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, local Local boards of education shall schedule each middle school so as to provide the following: (1) A minimum of five hours of instruction in English and language arts, reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and such other academic subjects as the State Board of Education shall prescribe. For students not performing on grade level, as defined by the Office of Student Achievement, the minimum of five hours shall include such remedial academic instruction in English and language arts, reading, mathematics, science, or social studies as required to bring such students to grade level performance with the priority for such remediation being placed on reading and mathematics or as otherwise determined by the student's team of academic teachers; provided that, in making such a determination the team shall consider the student's performance on the criterion-referenced assessments authorized in Code Section 20-2181; (2) Beyond the minimum of five hours of academic instruction, the local board shall have the authority to schedule for the remainder of the day such academic or exploratory classes as the State Board of Education shall prescribe; provided, however, that a student shall be allowed to take additional academic classes instead of exploratory classes if the parent or guardian of such a student requests such assignment, subject to availability; and (3) An interdisciplinary team of academic teachers with common planning time of a minimum of 55 minutes. (c) Local schools may apply to the state board for an exception to the schedule set out in subsection (b) of this Code section in order to schedule a minimum of 4.5 hours of academic instruction. If the local school has achieved an acceptable rating for the preceding year, the state board shall grant the application for an exception. (d)(c) Local school systems shall comply with subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section in order to qualify for the middle school program. (e)(d) If a local school system has a combination of qualified and nonqualified schools, it shall qualify for the middle school program only for those students counted in the full-time equivalent count for the middle school program in qualified middle schools."
By striking lines 193 through 230.
By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 8 and 9, respectively.

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Senator Millar of the 40th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 192.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Bethel Y Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Butterworth Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Fort Y Ginn E Goggans Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Grant E Hamrick Y Harbison Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, Jack C Hill, Judson Y Hooks E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones Y Ligon Y Loudermilk Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller C Mullis

E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Rogers Y Seabaugh Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Stoner E Tate Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 44, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 192.

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 489. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obtaining information for investigations and audits relative to Medicaid, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 121.

By Senators Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 156.

By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 129. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Evans of the 40th and Willard of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:

Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to HB 129 (LC 29 4837ERS) by replacing lines 1 through 5 with the following:

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To amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 and Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage fraud and property, respectively, so as revise the definition of "mortgage lending process"; to change provisions relating to the offense of mortgage fraud; to provide for investigative and subpoena powers of district attorneys and the Attorney General relative to residential mortgage fraud; to allow for subdivision of historic property; to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a vacant real property registry; to provide for definitions; to provide for required elements of a form for such registration; to provide for exemptions from registration; to provide for maximum fees and penalties for registration and failure to register; to provide for appellate rights; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By redesignating Sections 2 through 4 as Sections 4 through 6, respectively, and by inserting between lines 7 and 8 the following: Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage fraud, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 16-8101, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(1) 'Mortgage lending process' means the process through which a person seeks or obtains a residential mortgage loan including, but not limited to, solicitation, application, or origination, negotiation of terms, third-party provider services, underwriting, signing and closing, and funding of the loan. Such term shall also include the execution of deeds under power of sale that are required to be recorded pursuant to Code Section 44-14-160 and the execution of assignments that are required to be recorded pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 44-14-162. Documents involved in the mortgage lending process include, but are shall not be limited to, uniform residential loan applications or other loan applications; appraisal reports; HUD-1 settlement statements; supporting personal documentation for loan applications such as W-2 forms, verifications of income and employment, bank statements, tax returns, and payroll stubs; and any required disclosures."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising the undesignated paragraph at the end of Code Section 16-8-102, relating to the offense of residential mortgage fraud, as follows:
"An offense of residential mortgage fraud shall not be predicated solely upon information lawfully disclosed under federal disclosure laws, regulations, and interpretations related to the mortgage lending process nor upon truthful information contained in documents filed with the official registrar of deeds of any county of this state for the stated purpose of correcting scrivener's errors, mistakes, inadvertent misstatements, or omissions contained in previously filed documents."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-8-104, relating to the authority to investigate and prosecute for residential mortgage fraud, as follows:

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"16-8-104. (a) District attorneys and the Attorney General shall have the authority to conduct the criminal investigation and prosecution of all cases of residential mortgage fraud under this article or under any other provision of this title. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude otherwise authorized law enforcement agencies from conducting investigations of offenses related to residential mortgage fraud. (b) In any investigation of a violation of this article, the Attorney General or any district attorney shall be authorized to issue a subpoena to compel the production of any books, papers, documents, or other tangible things, including records and documents contained within, or generated by, a computer or other electronic device. (c) Upon the failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the Attorney General or district attorney may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may move to modify or quash the subpoena on any legal or constitutional basis. The court may issue an order modifying or quashing such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued pursuant to this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court."
By deleting lines 8 through 17.
By replacing line 19 as follows: Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
By deleting the quotation mark at the end of line 51 and inserting between lines 51 and 52 the following:
44-14-15. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agent' means an individual with a place of business in this state at which he or she is authorized to accept inquiries, notices, and service of process on behalf of a vacant real property owner. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Affairs. (3) 'Street address' means the street or route address. Such term shall not mean or include a post office box. (4) 'Vacant real property' means real property that has a building, structure, or wastewater collection system on it that:
(A) Is intended for habitation, has not been lawfully inhabited for at least 60 days, has no evidence of utility usage, and is not actively being marketed for sale, lease, or rent with prominent signage posted on such property bearing the name and valid phone number of the vacant real property owner or the individual licensed pursuant to Chapter 40 of Title 43 representing the vacant real property owner; (B) Is partially constructed or incomplete, without a valid building permit and work pursuant to a valid building permit has not occurred for at least 60 days; or

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(C) Is held pursuant to a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure of a mortgage, deed of trust, security deed, deed to secure debt, or other security instrument securing a debt or obligation owed to a creditor or a deed in lieu of foreclosure in full or partial satisfaction of a debt or obligation owed to a creditor. Such term shall not include a building or structure containing multiple units with common ownership that has at least one unit occupied with evidence of utility usage. A county or municipal corporation may define such term as using all of this definition or any combination of the entirety of subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph. (b) Effective July 1, 2011: (1) A county or municipal corporation may establish by ordinance or resolution for the requirement of registration of vacant real property as provided in this Code section; (2) No county or municipal corporation shall require registration of real property on any basis other than as set forth in this Code section or as may be authorized by general law, and all existing county or municipal ordinances or resolutions to the contrary shall hereby be preempted; provided, however, that county or municipal ordinances or resolutions that require registration for repeated code or ordinance violations that remain uncorrected for at least 60 days shall not be preempted; and (3) No county or municipal corporation shall require for purposes of a vacant real property registry established pursuant to this Code section any information or documentation other than as set forth in this Code section. (c) Each registrant shall be required to file with a specifically identified office or officer a registration form, in paper or electronic format, as required by the county or municipal corporation, requiring submission of only the following information: (1) The vacant real property owner's name, street address, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address; (2) The agent's name, street address, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address; (3) The vacant real property's street address and tax parcel number; (4) The transfer date of the instrument conveying the vacant real property to the owner; and (5) At such time as it becomes available, recording information, including deed book and page numbers, of the instrument conveying the vacant real property to the owner. (d) The department may promulgate a standard vacant real property registry form that requires only the information set forth in subsection (c) of this Code section, in paper and electronic format. If such form is promulgated by the department, all counties and municipal corporations with a vacant real property registry shall use such form. (e)(1) When any vacant real property is acquired by foreclosure under power of sale pursuant to Code Section 44-14-160 or acquired pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure and: (A) The deed under power of sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure contains the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section;

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(B) The deed is filed with the clerk of superior court within 60 days of the transfer; and (C) Proof of the following is provided to the office or officer in charge of the county or municipal vacant real property registry:
(i) A filing date stamp or a receipt showing payment of the applicable filing fees; and (ii) The entire deed under power of sale or entire deed in lieu of foreclosure, a county or municipal corporation shall not require the transferee to register such vacant real property pursuant to this Code section or the payment of any administrative fees pursuant to subsection (h) of this Code section. (2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall also apply to the transferee and the deed for the first subsequent transfer of vacant real property after the vacant real property has been acquired by foreclosure under power of sale pursuant to Code Section 44-14-160 or acquired pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure. (3) No county or municipal corporation may require registration of vacant real property pursuant to this Code section within 60 days of such vacant real property's transfer: (A) Pursuant to a deed under power of sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure; or (B) To the first subsequent transferee after the vacant real property has been acquired by foreclosure under power of sale pursuant to Code Section 44-14-160 or acquired pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure. (f) An ordinance or resolution establishing a registry pursuant to this Code section may require a vacant real property owner to update the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section within 30 days after any change in such required information. (g) A vacant real property owner, or the agent of such owner, may apply to remove such vacant real property from the registry at such time as the real property no longer constitutes vacant real property. The county or municipal corporation shall grant or deny such application within 30 days, and if no such determination is made within 30 days, the application shall be deemed granted. (h) An ordinance or resolution establishing a vacant real property registry may require the payment of administrative fees for registration which shall reasonably approximate the cost to the county or municipal corporation of the establishment, maintenance, operation, and administration of the registry. Such fees shall not exceed $100.00 per registration. (i) An ordinance or resolution establishing a vacant real property registry may require penalties for failure to register or failure to update the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section, provided that such penalties shall not exceed $500.00 per month. (j) A county or municipal ordinance or resolution requiring the registration of vacant real property shall provide for administrative procedures. The administrative procedures shall include the right to appeal to the municipal or recorder's court in the

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city where the vacant real property is located or to the magistrate or recorder's court of the county in which the vacant real property is located, subject to applicable jurisdictional requirements. Any vacant real property owner affected by a county or municipal ordinance or resolution requiring vacant real property registration may challenge any determination made pursuant to such ordinance or resolution. (k) An ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of a county to establish a registry pursuant to this Code section may, subject to and in accordance with the requirements of this Code section, require registration of vacant real property within the entire territory of the county, except territory located within the boundaries of any municipal corporation, unless otherwise allowed by intergovernmental agreement between the county and municipal corporation. (l) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit a county or municipal ordinance or resolution requiring the registration of vacant real property from providing for exemptions from such registration. (m) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to impair, limit, or preempt in any way the power of a county or municipal corporation to enforce any applicable codes, as defined in Code Section 42-2-8, or to define or declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise. (n) Notwithstanding Code Section 36-74-30, an ordinance or resolution establishing a vacant real property registry may require the registration of residential rental property if such property is vacant real property."
By replacing lines 53 and 54 with the following: This section, Sections 1 through 3, Section 6, and Code Section 44-14-14 of Section 4 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and Code Section 44-14-15 of Section 4 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

Senator Stone of the 23rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 129.
Senator Unterman of the 45th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 129 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House amendment to HB 129 by adding at the end of Line 172
(L) Upon the written request of any code inspector, any individual licensed pursuant to Chapter 40 of Title 43 representing a vacant real property owner shall disclose the name, address, and valid current phone number of the vacant real property owner that he or she represents.

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The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 107.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Bearden of the 68th, Parsons of the 42nd, Powell of the 171st, Purcell of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 58.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 82.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

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 provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party

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shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following Bill of the House:

HB 47.

By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Sheldon of the 105th, Peake of the 137th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to authorize insurers to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for minimum standards for such policies; to provide for certain notices; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 415.

By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following communication was transmitted by the Secretary:

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Office of the Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Robert F. Ewing Secretary of the Senate

(404) 656-5040 Fax (404) 656-5043

Honorable Nathan Deal Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Governor:

Under the rules of the Georgia State Senate governing confirmation of appointments submitted by you, I have the honor to report back to you as follows:

Nominations sent to the Senate by you were acted upon by the Georgia State Senate in session on April 12, 2011, with the following results:

The Honorable Greg Haynes of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Don Howard of Cherokee County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending March 15, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable 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 July 6, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Bill Hutson of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Commissions of the Sheriffs Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Al St. Lawrence of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jeff Wigington of Henry County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Brian Brannon of Gordon County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joanne Caldwell of Rockdale County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning August 25, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kevin Abernethy of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Willie Adams of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning April 7, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jeff Brown of Troup County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Billy Croker of Polk County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Cliff Sheppard of Washington County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Simon Bloom of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joyce Stevens of Walton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Harold Carlisle of Monroe County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jamie Pennington of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bill Wallace of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ross Mason of Morgan County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning September 22, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Norm Boyd of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning September 22, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mary Eleanor Wickersham of Glynn County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jack Hill of Tattnall County, as a member of the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education, for the term of office beginning September 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Henrie Treadwell Ph.D. of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending December 31, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Bill Acuff of Colquitt County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning August 4, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Justin Wiedeman of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning August 4, 2010, and ending July 1, 2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ashley Paulk, Jr. of Lowndes County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Carlton Powell of Thomas County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning November 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Fran Rogers of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending December 15, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ken Stewart of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Edward Tate of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alton Knight of Spalding County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning August 30, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bob Voyles of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority for the term of office beginning September 9, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Lara Hodgson of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning September 21, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Al Nash of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning September 21, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kay Ford of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mike Shea of Thomas County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Larry Hutcheson of Haralson County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sam Way of Pulaski County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning July 22, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Paul Wood of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gardiner Garrard of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Paul Bowers of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jim Stephenson of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Charles Tarbutton of Washington County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning November 15, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Downs, Jr. of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jim Edenfield of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Allman of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Anne Hennessy of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mike Garrett of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Watson of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010 and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jeff Anderson of Forsyth County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sandra Smith of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning December 13, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Mark Smith of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Robert Leebern, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lester Rampy of Gordon County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending January 20, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rusty Griffin, Jr. of Lowndes County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Doreen Poitevint of Decatur County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Katherine "Nisi" Zell of Camden County, as a member of the Board of the Georgia County Leadership Academy, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Matt Gignilliat of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending February 19, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gene Cartledge of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending February 19, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable P. A. "Tak" Argentinis of Liberty County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending February 19, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Barbara Tempel of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending July 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alvin Wilbanks of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System, for the term of office beginning June 28, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joseph "J. D." Frazier of Cobb County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending December 8, 2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Henry Craig of Baldwin County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending January 31, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Andrew Dennison of Richmond County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending December 4, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Julia Mikell, M.D. of Chatham County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending December 8, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jane Warnock of Dodge County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending December 8, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tim Wall of Bulloch County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending December 8, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sid Johnson of Gwinnett County, as Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, for the term of office beginning January 18, 2011, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Doug MacGinnitie of Dekalb County, as Commissioner of the Department of Revenue, for the term of office beginning January 18, 2011, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joe Doyle of Carroll County, as Commissioner of the State Personnel Administration, for the term of office beginning January 21, 2011, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jerry Davis of Pulaski County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Fred Greer of Newton County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gene Sutherland of Clayton County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning August 25, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Hunter Towns of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending July 20, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Frank Carter of Burke County, as a member of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending October 6, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Emily Campbell of Fulton County, as a member of Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Page Love of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Hugh "Chip" Brown of Henry County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Landscape Architects, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending April 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Nancy Robinson of Washington County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending September 23, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Cassie Davis of Monroe County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending September 23, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Anita Hufft of Lowndes County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending September 23, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Katherine Mann of Fannin County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending September 23, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Richard McIntyre of Talbott County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kim Brannen of Bulloch County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Elaine Pritchard of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Heather Teilhet of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Glen Wilkins of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning September 24, 2010 and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ceasar Mitchell of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Vickie Williamson of Walton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning November 5, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Deborah Silcox of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning November 5, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Miranda Klein of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Molly Stofko of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending January 17, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ben Marion of Colquitt County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending December 31, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rhonda Kunes of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable William Butler, M.D. of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning September 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable William Sightler of Telfair County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jeff Dauler of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Film, Video, and Music Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ric Reitz of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Film, Video, and Music Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Barbe of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010 and ending February 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rob Gibson of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending February 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable R. Kirby Godsey of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending February 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Robert Highsmith, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending February 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dr. Claire Fox Hillard of Dougherty County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning September 8, 2010, and ending February 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kirk Walker of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Public Service Commission Advisory Committee, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Jerome Byers of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Matt Echols of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Craig Lesser of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mike McDougald of Floyd County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning July 22, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Robin Ferst of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning July 22, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jan Paul of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning August 12, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jordan Gillis of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bert Brantley of Henry County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Craig Buckley of Evans County, as a member of the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending March 5, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Cindy Trimble Kelly of Fannin County, as a member of the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning November 5, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Linda Evans of Cobb County, as a member of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, for the term of office beginning August 4, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Reggie Prime of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending June 29, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Brad Currey of Fulton County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning November 17, 2010, and ending June 29, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kit Dunlap of Hall County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning November 17, 2010, and ending June 29, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Chuck Huling of Fulton County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending June 29, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Milton Raven, Sr. of Sumter County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Nat Hansford of Oglethorpe County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roy Roberts, Jr. of Walton County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

3744

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The Honorable Andy Peryam of Coweta County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bonnie Cleland of Effingham County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Claire Dupree Pierce of Floyd County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 13, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Larry Ritchie of Cobb County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lois Sealy of Bibb County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ron Swofford of Clayton County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning July 29, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Clinton Hobbs of Towns County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Corinna Magelund of Fulton County, as a member of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alice Clements of Floyd County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Dan Weber of Fulton County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending July 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Valerie Williams of White County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning August 27, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stephanie Haynes of Jones County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning August 30, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lawrence Walters of Lee County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bettina Tate of Chatham County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kathe Falls of Fulton County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Southern Global Strategies Council, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Heidi Green of Cobb County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Debra Lyons of Bibb County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Council for a New Economy Workforce, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dr. Sanford Chandler of Cobb County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Council for a New Economy Workforce, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Ross King of Fulton County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Council on the Southern Community, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Hans Gant of Fayette County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Southern Global Strategies Council, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Carol Henderson of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Southern Technology Council, for the term of office beginning July 7, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stephen Fleming of Fulton County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board's Southern Technology Council, for the term of office beginning July 14, 2010, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Wanda Goodson of Dawson County, as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Michael Salazar of Columbia County, as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Andrew Pace of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning May 26, 2010, and ending July 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Darrell Bullock of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending December 29, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joey Loudermilk of Harris County, as a member of the State Board of Education, for the term of office beginning July 16, 2010, and ending January 1, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lauren Wright of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Vaughn Bray of Muscogee County, as a member of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, for the term of office beginning March 29, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Debbie Brilling of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending June 15, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Carol Roberson of Fannin County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending December 29, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Albert Murray of Rockdale County, as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, for the term of office beginning May 15, 2010, and ending December 31, 2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Terry Barnard of McIntosh County, as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, for the term of office beginning December 31, 2010, and ending December 31, 2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tony Moye of Henry County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending November 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Chad Whitefield of Floyd County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending August 30, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Cowherd of Clayton County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning September 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Barry Turner of Franklin County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for the term of office beginning April 6, 2010, and ending May 5, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Judy Sanders of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for the term of office beginning April 6, 2010, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Leonard Kinsley of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Foresters, for the term of office beginning May 12, 2010, and ending May 8, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Elmo Richardson of Bibb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning October 2, 2010, and ending June 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Matt Baxter of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning October 20, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Brian Upson of Spaulding County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning November 5, 2010, and ending August 28, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable George Howroyd of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning January 6, 2010, and ending June 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Benjamin Persons of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending November 24, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dan Israel of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dinah Wayne of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Ben Copeland, Sr. of Lanier County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable McGrath Keen, Jr. of Laurens County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Earl Smith of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Carl Swearingen of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ben Tarbutton, Jr. of Washington County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning August 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ronnie Rollins of Jones County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning December 16, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mary Frances Bowley of the Town of Tyrone, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stan Cooper of Walker County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Donald of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable Suzanne Dow of Habersham County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Denise Fachini of Crisp County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Flythe of Richmond County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roger Garrison of Cherokee County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Michelle Girtman of Lowndes County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Taylor Haley of Glynn County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Irwin of Rockdale County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stephen Kelley of Glynn County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Shawn LaGrua of Fulton County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Denise Marshall of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dwayne Orrick of Crisp County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tripp Self, III of Bibb County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2012, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rusty Smith of Stephens County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Chuck Spahos of Henry County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Steve Teske of Clayton County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Robert Thornton, Jr. of Coweta County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ken Vance, Jr. of Baldwin County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Peggy Walker of Douglas County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

3752

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The Honorable Sarah Wall of Pulaski County (Hawkinsville), as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mary Eleanor Wickersham, Ph.D. of Glynn County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Valerie Williams of Glynn County, as a member of the State Commission on Family Violence, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending August 20, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mike Miller of Douglas County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning April 7, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Andy Chambers of Fayette County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning April 30, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable W. Bruce Bowman of Gordon County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Josh Belinfante of Fulton County, as a member of the State Ethics Commission, for the term of office beginning August 20, 2010, and ending March 2, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kent Alexander of Fulton County, as a member of the State Ethics Commission, for the term of office beginning December 1, 2010, and ending March 2, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dr. Julian Duttera of Troup County, as a member of the State Medical Education Board, for the term of office beginning May 11, 2010, and ending April 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Dr. Mark Hanly of Glynn County, as a member of the State Medical Education Board, for the term of office beginning July 9, 2010, and ending April 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Shawn Hanley of Fulton County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board, for the term of office beginning August 4, 2010, and ending April 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Emory Morsberger of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Robert Kinard of Whitfield County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending July 2, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Helen Rice of Troup County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dan Israel of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mike Royal of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kenneth Mason of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Barbara Hampton of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Grant Lewis of Floyd County, as a member of the Board of Education, for the term of office beginning March 4, 2011, and ending January 1, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

3754

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable Jon Canada of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning January 21, 2011, and ending January 20, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Phillip Wilheit, Sr. of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Regents, for the term of office beginning January 10, 2011, and ending January 1, 2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dr. John Antalis of Whitfield County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending January 1, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bo Benton of Jones County, as a member of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending February 14, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roy Cates of Wilks County, as a member of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending February 14, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Deborah R. Bailey of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending February 4, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rose Lane Leavell of Twiggs County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning March 7, 2011, and ending February 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles "Charley" Humbard of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning March 7, 2011, and ending February 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roy Kilpatrick of Bulloch County, as a member of the Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending January 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Philip Wilheit, Jr. of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning January 24, 2011, and ending January 1, 2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gladys Wyant of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning February 4, 2011, and ending February 4, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Barbara Lynn Howell of Chatham County, as a member of the Capitol Art Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending February 16, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stephen Penley of Carroll County, as a member of the Capitol Art Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending February 16, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ansley Saville of Floyd County, as a member of the Capitol Art Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending January 5, 2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lewis Page of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, for the term of office beginning February 18, 2011, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tonya Boga of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia's Child Advocate, for the term of office beginning January 18, 2011, and ending October 2, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Xernona Brady of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Review for the Georgia Department of Labor, for the term of office beginning March 1, 2011, and ending March 1, 2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ruth Claiborne of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Review for the Georgia Department of Labor, for the term of office beginning March 1, 2011, and ending March 1, 2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

3756

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable Robert Constantine, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Review for the Georgia Department of Labor, for the term of office beginning March 1, 2011, and ending March 1, 2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rick Thompson of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning March 11, 2011, and ending December 6, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Trey Allen of Columbia County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning March 11, 2011, and ending July 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Paul White, Sr. of Floyd County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning March 11, 2011, and ending February 16, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kerry Cook of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending June 30, 2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Richard Bennett of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending August 1, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Paul Brower of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending January 26, 2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patrick Millsaps of Mitchell County, as a member of the State Ethics Commission, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending February 5, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Scotty McCoy of Washington County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, for the term of office beginning February 28, 2011, and ending February 19, 2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011

3757

The Honorable Jody Whisenant of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning March 18, 2011, and ending September 6, 2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Lynda Gudenrath of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, for the term of office beginning March 7, 2011, and ending February 1, 2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable John Callaway of Troup County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning March 18, 2011, and ending March 12, 2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Duncan Johnson of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning March 18, 2011, and ending March 16, 2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Linda Evans of Cobb County, as a member of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, for the term of office beginning January 1, 2011, and ending December 31, 2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 47, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Sincerely,

/s/ Robert F. Ewing Secretary of the Senate

The following communication was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Engrossing and Journals subcommittee has read and examined the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:

SB 10 SB 30 SB 54 SB 64 SB 81 SB 93

SB 16 SB 36 SB 56 SB 76 SB 82 SB 94

SB 17 SB 39 SB 57 SB 79 SB 86 SB 95

SB 19 SB 47 SB 58 SB 80 SB 88 SB 96

3758

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

SB 100 SB 121 SB 134 SB 141 SB 157 SB 166 SB 185 SB 200 SB 214 SB 252 SB 267 SR 15 SR 102 SR 343

SB 108 SB 122 SB 135 SB 148 SB 160 SB 172 SB 190 SB 201 SB 237 SB 254 SB 270 SR 30 SR 103

SB 112 SB 125 SB 139 SB 154 SB 161 SB 173 SB 193 SB 202 SB 240 SB 265 SB 271 SR 42 SR 114

The President announced the Senate adjourned sine die at 11:36 p.m.

SB 115 SB 129 SB 140 SB 156 SB 163 SB 178 SB 195 SB 211 SB 251 SB 266 SR 9 SR 68 SR 312

INDEX

3759

SENATE JOURNAL INDEX 2011
REGULAR SESSION

3760

INDEX
PART I, NUMERIC INDEX SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

SB 1-- Ad Valorem; prohibit local govt.; same day as other local govt (PF) ............................................................................. 118, 204, 227
SB 4-- Federal Abortion-Mandate Opt-Out Act ................................................. 70, 94
SB 5-- Driver Services; radio frequency identification tags ..................................... 70
SB 6-- Insurance; premium taxes; group accident and sickness contracts; prov................................................................................................ 71
SB 7-- Workers' Compensation; benefits not paid to noncitizens not employed legally .................................................................. 71
SB 8-- State Accounting Officer; contract with a third party to audit state contracts............................................................... 71, 143, 167, 283, 284
SB 9-- Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade; permit Gov. to delay implementation............................................... 72, 144, 167, 231, 232, 850, 851
SB 10-- Alcoholic Beverages; referendum; each county authorize package sales on Sundays ................................... 72, 112, 123, 1365, 1383, 3235, 3757
SB 11-- Garnishment Proceedings; extend the effective period of a continuing garnishment .......................................................................... 79
SB 12-- State Symbols; designate Georgia Mass Choir as official mass choir...................................................................... 79, 1198, 1228
SB 13-- Rules of the Road; driving under influence with a child; felony ......................................................................................... 79, 1156, 1201
SB 14-- Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; provisions........................................................................................ 80
SB 15-- Private Detective; prov.; exclude persons certified Ga. Peace Officer Standard .................................................................................. 80
SB 16-- Lowndes County; provide for a board of commissioners; powers and composition ............................. 80, 145, 148, 723, 3757
SB 17-- Insurance; establish Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance .................................................. 81, 167, 185, 283, 285, 2234, 3527, 3757
SB 18-- State Defense Force; rights of public officers, employees; remove restrictions ..................................................... 81, 104, 108
SB 19-- Forgery/Fraudulent Practices; definitions; medical identity fraud......................................................................... 81, 280, 706, 788, 3236, 3502, 3757

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SB 20-- State Government; no dept. shall implement prov.; health care reform; report .............................................................................. 81
SB 21-- Revenue Dept.; no audit shall be conducted after three yrs; filing of return................................................................. 82, 204, 227, 751
SB 22-- Governor; authorized; apply for federal waiver; medical loss ratio requirements ................................................................................... 86
SB 23-- Govt; impose a moratorium on rule making; regard to federal Patient Protection............................................................................... 87
SB 24-- Dentistry; provide waivers of certain continuing education requirements .................................................................................. 87
SB 25-- State Government; no dept. shall implement prov.; health care reform; report .............................................................................. 87
SB 26-- Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations during states of emergency ...................................................................... 87, 143, 167, 1207, 1214
SB 27-- Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act .................................. 88
SB 28-- Estates; provide for a tenancy in the entirety; exceptions.............................. 97
SB 29-- Federal Abortion-Mandate Opt-Out Act ....................................................... 97
SB 30-- Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys; exceptions............................................................. 97, 112, 123, 149, 2235, 3396, 3757
SB 31-- Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons .................................................................................. 97, 205, 227, 250, 251
SB 32-- Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds; exemptions .......................................................... 102, 123, 133, 823, 824
SB 33-- Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting Act; application........................................................................... 102, 143, 167, 734, 3230, 3367, 3437, 3491, 3572
SB 34-- Education; students in charter schools/virtual schools; extracurricular ............................................................................. 103, 227, 245, 734, 737, 767, 768
SB 35-- State Treasurer; prohibit recalling funds once they have been deposited........................................................................... 103, 117, 1153, 1201
SB 36-- Controlled Substances; establish program to monitor prescribing/dispensing ................................................................ 103, 204, 227, 250, 256, 2353, 3381, 3438, 3757

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INDEX

SB 37-- State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements .................................................................................. 104, 132, 145, 170, 173, 210, 214
SB 38-- Education; authority for State School Superintendent to employ/dismiss employee........................................................... 108, 167, 185, 231, 232, 3165
SB 39-- Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases.................................................................................... 111, 1154, 1201, 1235, 1236, 2611, 3578, 3757
SB 40-- Public Contracts; federal work authorization program......111, 779, 817, 1235, 1240, 1256, 1364
SB 41-- Traffic Offenses; person convicted of endangering a child; ignition interlock............................................................ 118, 1199, 1228
SB 42-- Labor/Industrial Relations; prohibit employers from requesting credit reports............................................................................... 119
SB 43-- Education; change the ages of mandatory education................................... 119
SB 44-- Motor Vehicles; change the age; child constituting child endangerment............................................................................................... 119
SB 45-- Alcoholic; businesses beverages are consumed; violent conduct; impose penalties............................................................................ 119
SB 46-- Education; dating violence; provide for a curriculum ................................. 120
SB 47-- Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; provisions... 120, 143, 167, 231, 235, 3218, 3757
SB 48-- Penal Institutions; incarcerate person; last established residence prior arrest.................................................................................... 120
SB 49-- Education; raise age of mandatory education; adult literacy ......................................................................................... 120, 813, 846
SB 50-- Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs ................................................................ 121, 1196, 1228, 1364, 1368
SB 51-- American Laws for Georgia Courts Act ...................................................... 121
SB 52-- Courts; require marshals; notify protected persons; protective orders ......................................................................... 121, 245, 280, 1364, 1370
SB 53-- College and University Special District Act of 2011 .................................. 122
SB 54-- State Highways; add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs ..................................................................... 122, 817, 846, 1364, 1372, 2354, 3516, 3706, 3757
SB 55-- Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act ........................................ 128

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SB 56-- Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority; change membership................................................................................. 128, 205, 208, 700, 3757
SB 57-- Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted; driving commercial vehicles .............................................................. 128, 1157, 1201, 1364, 1374, 2612, 3701, 3757
SB 58-- Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act............................................... 129, 245, 280, 710, 711, 2354,
3572, 3728, 3757 SB 59-- License Plates; require a sworn statement by an
applicant for a tag renewal........................................................................... 129 SB 60-- Rules of the Road; change inference for identifying
driver; signal monitoring ............................................................................. 129 SB 61-- Commerce; incandescent light bulbs; Georgia; not
subject to federal regulation........................................................ 130, 244, 280, 850, 853
SB 62-- State; no private property shall be alienated; exercise of state sovereignty ......................................................................... 130, 779, 817, 1365, 1377
SB 63-- Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ........................................................................................ 130, 1153, 1201, 1235, 1256
SB 64-- Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties; application for reinstatement .............................................. 131, 205, 227, 710, 712, 3231, 3422, 3660, 3679, 3757
SB 65-- Employment Security; benefits shall not be paid; noncitizens; ................................................................................................. 139
SB 66-- Perfusionists; revise continuing education requirements; definition ..................................................................................... 139, 279, 706, 751, 752
SB 67-- Nurses; prohibit the use of the title "nurse"; licensed as a registered nurse ........................................................................ 140, 279, 706, 734, 737
SB 68-- Parent Trigger Act; petitions; interventions for lowachieving schools ......................................................................................... 140
SB 69-- Election; district attorneys, solicitors-general; nonpartision election.................................................................................... 160
SB 70-- Elections; tax receivers, collectors, and commissioners; nonpartisan election ..................................................................................... 160
SB 71-- Elections; solicitors-general; provide for nonpartisan election......................................................................................................... 160

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INDEX

SB 72-- Elections; district attorneys; provide for nonpartisan election......................................................................................................... 161
SB 73-- Elections; clerks of superior court; provide for nonpartisan election ..................................................................................... 161
SB 74-- Elections; sheriffs; provide for nonpartisan elections; qualifying ..................................................................................................... 161
SB 75-- Elections; county commissioners; nonpartisan election; qualifying ..................................................................................................... 161
SB 76-- Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; revise provisions; uncompensated trauma......................................... 162, 1087, 1157, 1208, 1215, 2654, 3566, 3757
SB 77-- Administrative Services; specified preference; qualified business; disabled vet................................................................................... 162
SB 78-- Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; definitions; Georgia Boxing .................................................... 162, 1198, 1228
SB 79-- Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years ............................................................ 162, 813, 846, 1163, 1166, 1207, 2503, 3495, 3757
SB 80-- Evidence; provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses .................................................................. 163, 1088, 1157, 1365, 1403, 3164, 3690, 3757
SB 81-- Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees; practice of pharmacy................................................................... 163, 779, 817, 1163, 1166, 2611, 3757
SB 82-- Elections; provide for oaths of election superintendents/supervisors ...................................................... 163, 844, 1088, 1365, 1407, 2620, 3643, 3728, 3757
SB 83-- Rachel's Law; parameters regarding the use of confidential informant.................................................................................. 164
SB 84-- DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics ........................................................................................ 164, 1088, 1092
SB 85-- Board of Education; no person serve as member unless postsecondary education .............................................................................. 164
SB 86-- Community Affairs, Dept. of; repeal definition of "qualified local government" ...................................................... 165, 780, 817, 1095, 1135, 2235, 3522, 3757

INDEX

3765

SB 87-- Education; rename to Georgia Educational Freedom Act; expand eligibility ............................................................ 165, 1195, 1228, 1365, 1422
SB 88-- Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems .................................................... 165, 245, 280, 788, 796, 2233, 3757
SB 89-- Savannah, City of; mayor, city council; agenda for meetings of city council............................................................................... 165
SB 90-- Savannah, City of; board of education; terms of office; revise provisions .......................................................................................... 166
SB 91-- Chatham County; governing authority; no chairman; succeed more than three times ..................................................................... 166
SB 92-- Elections; limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted ........................................................ 180, 706, 731, 751, 757
SB 93-- Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; "dangerous drug"; prov. .......................................................... 181, 1087, 1157, 1365, 1427, 2619, 3683, 3757
SB 94-- Firearms; carrying/possession; change certain definitions ................................................................................... 181, 245, 280, 710, 716, 2354, 3281, 3757
SB 95-- Peace Officers; applicant; authority; employment history ................................................................................ 181, 245, 280, 711, 717, 2618, 3757
SB 96-- Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; employees of DNR; eligible for membership ................................................... 181, 746, 780, 1163, 1175, 2235, 3510, 3757
SB 97-- State Road/Tollway Authority; toll extensions approved by General Assembly................................................................................... 182
SB 98-- Firearms; exemption from application of certain laws; valid carry licenses.................................................................. 182, 1155, 1201, 1235, 1270
SB 99-- Property; prohibit covenants for a planned subdivision .............................. 182
SB 100-- Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition........................................................................ 183, 779, 817, 1163, 1176, 3251, 3411, 3707, 3758
SB 101-- Elections; poll officers; provide for the Student Teen Election Participant................................................................. 183, 1195, 1228, 1365, 1431

3766

INDEX

SB 102-- Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties; issuance/qualifications ............................................................ 200, 1197, 1228, 1365, 1432
SB 103-- State; increase the amount of public debt permissible to supply a deficit............................................................................................. 201
SB 104-- State Government; prohibit policies; local gov.; enforcement of immigration law ................................................................. 201
SB 105-- Juvenile Justice Dept.; provide for parole of children; cert. circumstances....................................................................................... 201
SB 106-- Contractors; State Licensing Board for Residential/General Contractors; duties ...................................................... 202
SB 107-- Superior Courts; increase penalties that can be imposed for contempt of court ................................................................... 202, 746, 780
SB 108-- Public Utilities; universal service fund; provisions .................... 202, 816, 846, 1163, 1178, 2235, 3553, 3758
SB 109-- Elections; adjust dates for certain elections to be held 2012 ............................................................................................ 202, 814, 846, 1365, 1456
SB 110-- Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites; prov. ............................................................ 219, 780, 817, 1095, 1138
SB 111-- Pharmacists; electronic data prescription drug order; electronic transmission ................................................................................ 220
SB 112-- Military Parents Rights Act; procedures ; one parent is subject to deployment ............................................................. 220, 1154, 1201, 1235, 1272, 3164, 3555, 3758
SB 113-- Local government; municipal corporations; contracts ............... 220, 780, 817, 1095, 1139
SB 114-- Distilled Spirits; issuance of a manufacturer's/distiller's license ..................................................................................... 221, 1198, 1228, 1365, 1457
SB 115-- Child Support; exclude foster care payments; calculation of gross income ........................................................ 221, 249, 746, 780, 823, 826, 2619, 3758
SB 116-- Sound Money In Banking Act; banks serving as depository; gold/silver coin ......................................................................... 221
SB 117-- Levy/Sale of Property; increase the amount of certain exemptions ................................................................................................... 222
SB 118-- Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection, purging; criminal records; prov.................................................................................. 222

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SB 119-- Education; tuition equalization grants/HOPE scholarship; revise definitions ................................................ 222, 1154, 1201, 1365, 1460
SB 120-- Education; parent/guardian participation; drug/alcohol course; under 18yrs.................................................................. 223, 1155, 1201
SB 121-- Natural Resources, Dept. of; refunding of fees under certain circumstances .................................................................. 223, 780, 817, 1365, 1461, 2354, 3488, 3722, 3758
SB 122-- Water Supply Division; participation; local water reservoir ...................................................................................... 223, 280, 706, 751, 759, 2245, 2254, 3758
SB 123-- Property; security deeds; foreclosures; transfer; provisions..................................................................................................... 224
SB 124-- Alcoholic Beverages; prohibit sales within a certain distance of a church ..................................................................................... 238
SB 125-- Magistrate Court of Jasper County; clerk; magistrate court; appointment ...................................................................... 238, 747, 749, 1146, 3758
SB 126-- Rules of the Road; require operator of vehicle; safe distance; vehicle/bicycle .............................................................................. 238
SB 127-- Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ...................................................... 238
SB 128-- Water Resources; regulate interbasin transfers of water; provisions..................................................................................................... 239
SB 129-- Savannah, City of; remove cert. qualification; local board of education members................................................... 239, 1199, 1204, 2427, 3758
SB 130-- Special License Plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy........................................................................................ 239
SB 131-- HOPE; students receiving scholarships; remedial classes; research universities ....................................................................... 240
SB 132-- Water Resources; exempt water withdrawals from a certain of the Tennessee............................................................................... 240
SB 133-- Peace Officers; persons given permanent resident status; eligible ............................................................................................ 240
SB 134-- Guardianship ; make technical corrections, correct terminology......................................................................... 241, 731, 747, 788, 802, 2233, 3758
SB 135-- Chiropractors; that no person other than chiropractic may render services ................................................................ 241, 1153, 1201, 1235, 1280, 3236, 3569, 3758

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INDEX

SB 136-- Property; provide for transfer of control of a condominium association ........................................................ 241, 1154, 1201
SB 137-- Retirement; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15................................................................................................ 241
SB 138-- License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal.......................................................... 242, 815, 846, 1235, 1281
SB 139-- Appellate Practice; appeals involving nonmonetary judgments; child custody .......................................................... 242, 844, 1088, 1365, 1464, 2619, 3680, 3758
SB 140-- Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority; revenue bonds; increase amount........................................................... 275, 1152, 1201, 1235, 1284, 2654, 3287, 3435, 3468, 3492, 3532, 3758
SB 141-- Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create; membership, terms, duties ...................................................... 275, 1196, 1228, 1365, 1465, 3235, 3758
SB 142-- Motor Vehicles; traffic-control signal monitoring devices; remove prov. .................................................................................. 275
SB 143-- Massage Therapy Practice; applicant for a license shall provide information .................................................................... 275, 816, 846, 1368, 1619
SB 144-- GBI; provide conditions; convicted person; criminal records; expunged ........................................................................................ 276
SB 145-- Motor Vehicles; modify the definition of low-speed vehicle and motorized cart........................................................................... 276
SB 146-- Public Roads; weights of vehicles/loads; allow a variance for certain vehicles ........................................................................ 276
SB 147-- Public Official; prohibit from granting themselves licenses waiving requirement ................................................... 276, 844, 1088, 1163, 1181
SB 148-- Chatham County; remove term limitations on the office of chairperson ......................................................................... 277, 1684, 1687, 2428, 3758
SB 149-- Georgia Medicaid Access Act; establish; filing of a proposed complaint...................................................................................... 277
SB 150-- Alcoholic Beverages; sale of distilled spirits; public golf courses ................................................................................ 277, 816, 846, 1235, 1285

INDEX

3769

SB 151-- State-wide Reserve Ratio; extend suspension of adjustments; provide for increase ............................................... 277, 815, 846, 1163, 1186, 1214, 1218
SB 152-- Education; exempt; day-care centers; nonprofit religious; licensing/reg. ............................................................................... 700
SB 153-- Education; professional development plans for personnel who have deficiencies ................................................................. 700
SB 154-- Sumter County Board of Education/School Superintendent; revise restate ..................................................... 700, 817, 822, 1222, 3758
SB 155-- Jarrett Little Act; indemnification payment; does not have unremarried spouse ........................................................ 701, 1155, 1201, 1366, 1467
SB 156-- Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for cert. audit ............................................... 701, 1156, 1201, 1235, 1288, 2611, 3404, 3722, 3758
SB 157-- Waste Management; local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional................................. 701, 1197, 1228, 1366, 1470, 2355, 3674, 3758
SB 158-- Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations; preclude cert. costs; total loss settlement............................................................................ 702
SB 159-- Trade Practices; clarify information; economic development project................................................................. 702, 1153, 1201
SB 160-- Elections; public utility corporations; political campaigns ................................................................................. 702, 844, 1088, 1163, 1170, 3142, 3337, 3438, 3758
SB 161-- Education; partnerships with postsecondary institutions; charter schools ........................................................................ 702, 1154, 1201, 1235, 1289, 2653, 3398, 3758
SB 162-- Rules of the Road; driving under influence; illegal aliens is a felony ....................................................................... 703, 844, 1088, 1163, 1184
SB 163-- Elections; identification of campaign communications; provide requirements .............................................................. 703, 1195, 1228, 1363, 1366, 1474, 3142, 3429, 3758
SB 164-- Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; definitions ......................................................................................... 703

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INDEX

SB 165-- Juvenile Proceedings; maintenance of forensic samples from abortions.............................................................................................. 704
SB 166-- Insurance; extensively revise the requirements; continuing care providers........................................................ 723, 1196, 1228, 1366, 1476, 3219, 3758
SB 167-- Employment Security; benefit shall be reduced by a benefit public retirement......................................................... 724, 1154, 1201
SB 168-- Rules of the Road; dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass.................................................. 724, 817, 846, 1236, 1294
SB 169-- Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; POSTcertified law enforce. ......................................................................... 724
SB 170-- Macon, City of; ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; POST......................................................................................... 725
SB 171-- Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; POST............................................................................................................ 725
SB 172-- Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child .......................................................... 725, 1154, 1201, 1366, 1477, 3164, 3343, 3707, 3758
SB 173-- Hancock County; create board of elections and registration; powers and duties ................................................... 726, 817, 822, 1222, 3758
SB 174-- Jails; require all jails to participate; federal Dept. of Homeland Security's .................................................................................... 726
SB 175-- Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties ...................................................................................... 726
SB 176-- Open/Public meetings; authorize all agencies to conduct meetings teleconference........................................................... 727, 1156, 1201
SB 177-- Health Care Compact; adopt................................................... 727, 1154, 1201, 1236, 1295, 3142
SB 178-- Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities ................................................................. 727, 1153, 1201, 1236, 1297, 2619, 3581, 3758
SB 179-- Radiographers, Radiation Therapists; licensing; regulate; medical imaging............................................................................ 741
SB 180-- Controlled Substances; authorize the use of remote automated medication systems .................................................................... 742

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SB 181-- Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances.................................................... 742, 1154, 1201, 1236, 1310, 3219, 3662
SB 182-- Local Govt.; clarify authority of counties; energy savings performance contract ...................................................................... 742
SB 183-- Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions................................................................................ 743, 1195, 1228, 1366, 1483
SB 184-- Teachers/School Personnel; provide requirements for reduction in force policies....................................................... 743, 1195, 1228, 1366, 1484, 2428
SB 185-- Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death of a minor ...................................................................... 743, 1195, 1228, 1367, 1599, 2612, 3670, 3758
SB 186-- Fire Protection; consolidate; fire protection/safety service; single agency ............................................................. 743, 1155, 1201, 1236, 1312
SB 187-- Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise nursing education .................................................... 744, 1154, 1201, 1366, 1486
SB 188-- Deer Farming; provide for regulation of alternative livestock farming .................................................................... 744, 1195, 1228, 1367, 1593
SB 189-- Stockbridge, City of; form of government; change provisions................................................................................ 773, 1088, 1093, 3261, 3479
SB 190-- Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer operation; Board of Regents; prov. ......................................................................... 773, 1154, 1201, 1366, 1487, 2612, 3508, 3758
SB 191-- Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system............................................. 774, 1196, 1228, 1366, 1489
SB 192-- Motor Vehicle Reparations; change definitions of medical payments coverage ......................................................................... 774
SB 193-- Civil Practice; update administrative; reimbursement to counties; habeas corpus .......................................................... 775, 1154, 1201, 1236, 1340, 2236, 3714, 3758
SB 194-- Education; provide students at Georgia Military College; eligible for HOPE grant ................................................................ 775

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INDEX

SB 195-- Brantley County; board of education; nonpartisan elections for members............................................................. 775, 1088, 1093, 1648, 3758
SB 196-- Private Home Care Providers; revise definition .......................................... 775
SB 197-- Personnel Administrative; comprehensive review of each state employment position................................................................... 776
SB 198-- Elections; definitions; cover all disabilities in providing assistance in voting ...................................................................................... 807
SB 199-- Insurance; Commissioner authority to impose penalties; licensed under Title 33............................................................ 807, 1196, 1228, 1366, 1521
SB 200-- Henry County; office of judge of the Probate Court; nonpartisan elections............................................................... 808, 1199, 1204, 1738, 3758
SB 201-- Henry County; board of commissioners; terms of office ....... 808, 1199, 1204, 1739, 3758
SB 202-- Henry County Governmental Services Authority; airport facilities ....................................................................... 808, 1199, 1205, 1739, 3758
SB 203-- Insurance; certain individuals who collect/input data; automated claims; exempt ...................................................... 808, 1196, 1228, 1366, 1522, 3252
SB 204-- Personal Fitness Trainers; provide licensure; definitions............................ 809
SB 205-- Motor Vehicle; require policies; law enforcement officers; using race....................................................................................... 809
SB 206-- Wildlife Control Permits; provisions...................................... 809, 1195, 1228, 1366, 1526
SB 207-- Charter Schools; provide certain prov.; reprimand of teachers; may not waived............................................................................. 810
SB 208-- Education; revise the age of mandatory education; provide a waiver........................................................................................... 810
SB 209-- Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact; regulate the performance of abo .................................................................. 810
SB 210-- Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion.................................................................. 810, 1198, 1228, 1366, 1537
SB 211-- Lead Poisoning Prevention; provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees ........................................................... 833, 1197, 1228, 1367, 1543, 3236, 3758
SB 212-- Drivers' Licenses; repeal 40-5-38; diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder .............................................................................. 833
SB 213-- Crime Stopper Award Funds; establish; provide awards ............................ 834

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SB 214-- Inmate Policies; definitions; illegal to provide inmate with wireless handset .............................................................. 834, 1199, 1228, 1367, 1544, 2234, 3758
SB 215-- Medicaid/PeachCare; convert funds; participate; private health insurance plans.................................................................................. 834
SB 216-- Insurance Commissioner; authorize insurers to offer individual medical/surgical.......................................................................... 835
SB 217-- Public Contracts; provide exception to the public works affidavit requirements .................................................................................. 835
SB 218-- Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions............................................................. 835, 1197, 1228, 1367, 1547
SB 219-- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; adopt ......................................................... 835, 1201, 1228, 1367, 1548
SB 220-- Board of Regents; provide multiyear lease agreements ......... 836, 1156, 1201, 1367, 1549
SB 221-- Local Government Authorities Registration Act; provide for immunity ................................................................................... 836
SB 222-- Alcoholic Beverages; authorize wine tastings; certain conditions..................................................................................................... 836
SB 223-- Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish............... 837, 1091, 1196, 1228, 1367, 1550, 2654, 3350, 3493, 3669
SB 224-- Juvenile Court; exclusive jurisdiction of superior court; change prov.................................................................................................. 837
SB 225-- Criminal Offenses; provide for new offense of transmitting a false report ........................................................ 837, 1154, 1201
SB 226-- DeKalb County; board of education; revise the composition; nonpartisan election ........................................... 837, 1624, 1626
SB 227-- Education; declarations of intent/attendance records for home study programs............................................................... 838, 1195, 1228
SB 228-- Sentence/Punishment; guilty of crimes involving bias; repeal provisions .......................................................................................... 838
SB 229-- Searches with Warrants; issuance of search warrants by judicial officers; prov............................................................... 838, 1196, 1228
SB 230-- Forfeiture Proceedings; interest of an innocent owner; change certain prov. ..................................................................................... 839
SB 231-- Probation; provide additional offenses; first offender status; not granted ................................................................... 839, 1197, 1228, 1367, 1559

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INDEX

SB 232-- Mass Transportation; remove the suspension period; use of proceeds............................................................................................. 839
SB 233-- Pawnbrokers; limitations regarding cert. fees/taxes for pawnbroker transaction............................................................ 840, 1156, 1201
SB 234-- Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise; ad valorem tax assessments ......................................................... 840, 1196, 1228, 1367, 1561
SB 235-- HOPE; provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish amount........................................................... 1081
SB 236-- Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; limited permits ..................................................... 1081, 1154, 1201, 1367, 1575
SB 237-- Summerville, City of; provide new charter; incorporation ......................................................................... 1081, 1199, 1205, 1679, 3758
SB 238-- Handicapped Persons; motorized wheelchair/scooter; after dark; reflectors .................................................................................. 1082
SB 239-- License Plates; unregistered vehicle; presumption of residency; out-of-state........................................................... 1082, 1162, 1200, 1228
SB 240-- Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation vehicles .......................................................... 1082, 1200, 1228, 1367, 1587, 2355, 3576, 3758
SB 241-- Education; determining eligibility ages; education programs; shall be December .................................................................... 1082
SB 242-- Peace Officers' Annuity/Benefit Fund; member disabled by injury; entitled....................................................................................... 1083
SB 243-- Theft; definitions; provide for the offense of organized retail crime; penalties................................................................................. 1083
SB 244-- Taxation; provide sales/use taxes shall not apply to amounts paid by transients......................................................................... 1083
SB 245-- Mental Health; revise the definition of "developmental disability" .............................................................................. 1084, 1153, 1201, 1236, 1341
SB 246-- Retirement; provide an increase in the employee contribution; retirement benefit ................................................................. 1147
SB 247-- Adoption; living arrangements; prospective adoptive single parent; petition................................................................................. 1147
SB 248-- Ethics; limit amount of funds; transferred; one candidate's campaign acct.......................................................................... 1147
SB 249-- Public Meetings; require notice; government agencies; posted on agency websites..................................................... 1147, 1199, 1228

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SB 250-- Professions/Businesses; prohibition against licensees; unfair trade practices.............................................................. 1094, 1198, 1228
SB 251-- Insurance; transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses.................................................. 1094, 1196, 1228, 1367, 1590, 2234, 2326, 3472, 3658, 3758
SB 252-- Insurance; Commissioner determine if insurer meets the definition of reinsurer ........................................................... 1095, 1196, 1228, 1368, 1604, 2234, 3758
SB 253-- Waste Management; permits for municipal solid waste landfill sites................................................................................................ 1148
SB 254-- Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; terms of office of members of authority........................................................ 1148, 1624, 1627, 2428, 3758
SB 255-- Education; public high schools; not releasing personal information; military.................................................................................. 1148
SB 256-- Criminal Proceedings; provide for consideration of victim's impact statement........................................................................... 1190
SB 257-- Local Government; clarify development authorities are authorized................................................................................................... 1191
SB 258-- Local Government; conduct of directors of local development authorities; prov. .................................................................. 1191
SB 259-- Natural Resources, Board of; compensation/reimbursement of members for expenses........................... 1222
SB 260-- Courts; clerks shall provide for the scanning and electronic retention of wills ....................................................................... 1223
SB 261-- Licenses Plates; special license plate supporting certain prostate cancer prog. .................................................................................. 1223
SB 262-- Counties/Municipal Corporations; owner of property against which a notice of cod..................................................................... 1223
SB 263-- Crime; criminal damage to property in the second degree; include security camera................................................................. 1351
SB 264-- Coolidge, City of; provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers .................................................................................. 1633
SB 265-- Lilburn, City of; change the corporate limits of the city ...... 1648, 2242, 2246, 3260, 3758
SB 266-- South Cobb Development Authority Act; change the name; provide membership................................................... 1649, 1747, 1751, 1757, 2610, 3758

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INDEX

SB 267-- Coolidge, City of; elections of the mayor/councilmembers......................................................... 1649, 2242, 2246, 3260, 3758
SB 268-- Board of Education of Jones County; elections; members nonpartisan basis .................................................... 1663, 2616, 2626
SB 269-- Water Resources; cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution; prov............................................................................................ 1679
SB 270-- Eton, City of; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city............................................................ 1680, 2386, 2392, 2407, 3260, 3758
SB 271-- State Court of Putnam County; concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court ..................................................... 1740, 2386, 2392, 2407, 3261, 3758
SB 272-- Public Authorities; provide certain powers; Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority................................................................... 1740
SB 273-- Lumpkin County; provide chief magistrate appoint clerk of the Magistrate Court ................................................ 1741, 2386, 2392, 2407
SB 274-- Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for the restructuring ................................................. 1741, 2386, 2393, 2396, 2407
SB 275-- Drivers' Licenses; applying for Class M licenses; complete motorcycle safety ....................................................................... 1741
SB 276-- Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority; modify provisions ...................................................................................... 1741
SB 277-- Poulan, City of; mayor and councilmembers; change the terms of office ...................................................................................... 2236
SB 278-- Life Settlements; require notifications of alternative; individual life policy.................................................................................. 2356
SB 279-- Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide appointment ...................................................... 2356, 3255, 3262
SB 280-- Corporations; property held by congregations/religious societies; revise prov.................................................................................. 2613
SB 281-- Taxes; any taxes imposed on cigars on/after 1/1/2012; use of stamps.............................................................................................. 2613
SB 282-- Nurse Licensure Compact; provide multistate licensures.......................... 2613
SB 283-- Public Transit, Georgia Dept. of; create; provide for board and commissioner ............................................................................ 2614
SB 284-- Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; prov. ................................................................................... 2614
SB 285-- Elections; revise disclosure requirements for lobbyists ............................ 3253
SB 286-- Retirement; tax commissioner; membership; Employees' Retirement System ................................................................. 3253

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3777

SB 287-- Retirement; election; Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of Teachers Retirement .................................................................................. 3254
SB 288-- Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists/nurses ..................................................................................... 3254
SB 289-- Education; require students; one course containing online learning ........................................................................................... 3254
SB 290-- Georgia Innocence Inquiry Commission; create; membership................................................................................................ 3255
SB 291-- Education; Georgia's Pre-K Program; change the funding source............................................................................................ 3478

3778

INDEX SENATE RESOLUTIONS

SR 1-- State and Local Governments; urged to promote public awareness of dangers of celebratory gunfire (PF) ................ 82, 123, 133, 250, 268
SR 2-- Senate; Adopt Rules....................................................................................... 38
SR 4-- Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives...................................... 38
SR 5-- Senate Officials; Employees and Committees............................................... 77
SR 7-- Sportsmen's Day; recognize January 13 ........................................................ 50
SR 8-- General Assembly Convened; notify Governor ............................................ 50
SR 9-- Adjournment; relative .................................................................... 52, 53, 3758
SR 10-- Smith, Jr., Judge Sidney O.; recognize .......................................................... 68
SR 11-- School Choice Day; recognize January 25 .................................................... 68
SR 12-- Flowers, Mr. Jason; recognize ....................................................................... 68
SR 13-- Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; declare January 12.................................................................................................................... 68
SR 14-- National Wear Red Day; recognize February 4..................................... 69, 116
SR 15-- Joint Committee on Water Supply; create ............................ 67, 112, 123, 210, 1222, 3758
SR 16-- Counties; provide the re-creation of a existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval-CA ................................................................... 72
SR 17-- Counties; provide the re-creation of an existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval-CA ................................................................... 73
SR 18-- Counties; provide the re-creation of an existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval-CA ................................................................... 73
SR 19-- Senate Study Committee on Advance Directives; create .......... 73, 1684, 1747
SR 20-- Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures-CA ....................................................................... 73, 89, 98, 250, 269, 283, 690
SR 21-- Small, Rev. Frederick Leon; recognize ......................................................... 76
SR 22-- Operation HOPE Day; recognize January 19, 2011 ...................................... 76
SR 23-- Foster, Jimmie L., National Commander of the American Legion; recognize.................................................................... 76, 93
SR 24-- Georgia High Risk Individual Reinsurance Pool; provide allocation of a percent of premium taxes collected to offset losses-CA ......................................................................... 74

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3779

SR 25-- Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association on Tourism Day; recognize................................................................................. 76
SR 26-- Charlie Will Stapleton Bridge; Webster County; dedicate .......................................................................................................... 74
SR 27-- Ledbetter, Mr. James G.; recognize............................................................... 76 SR 28-- Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee; create ................................ 74, 89, 98 SR 29-- Transportation System; urging the efficient delivery and
maintenance .......................................................................... 74, 108, 112, 231, 236
SR 30-- Transportation, Dept. of ; urged to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies ........ 74, 133, 145, 170, 173, 1739, 3758
SR 31-- Transportation Dept. of.; urged to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies ........ 75, 133, 145, 171, 176
SR 32-- Prather, Mr. Bob; recognize........................................................................... 76 SR 33-- Absher, Wilburn Anderson; recognize .......................................................... 76 SR 34-- Brown, George Ernest; recognize.................................................................. 77 SR 35-- Smith, Bishop Kevin Lydell; recognize......................................................... 77 SR 36-- Georgia Institute of Technology Day; recognize
January 12 .............................................................................................. 83, 106 SR 37-- Torrence, Ms. Linda; recognize..................................................................... 84 SR 38-- LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; recognize.......................................... 84 SR 39-- Butler, Mr. Hugh Carroll; condolences ......................................................... 84 SR 40-- McDuffee, Judge Reginald Moore; condolences........................................... 84 SR 41-- Nease, Jr., Mr. Lawton M.; condolences ....................................................... 84 SR 42-- Gallup, Dr. Donald G.; condolences.............................................. 84, 99, 3758 SR 43-- U.S. Agriculture Dept.; request to deregulate biotech
alfalfa based on science and without conditions............................................ 82 SR 44-- Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 3 .................................. 84, 116 SR 45-- Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize
February 8 ...................................................................................................... 84 SR 46-- Young Farmers Day; recognize February 10......................................... 85, 148 SR 47-- Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 22...................... 85, 234 SR 48-- Many, Edward M.; commend ........................................................................ 85 SR 49-- Tourism Day; declare January 25 .................................................................. 85 SR 50-- Springfield Missionary Baptist Church; recognize........................................ 90 SR 51-- Smith, Mrs. Marlene; recognize .................................................................... 90 SR 52-- Vaden, Jr., Mr. Dan; condolences.................................................................. 90 SR 53-- Roper, Cameron; Eagle Scout; recognize ...................................................... 90

3780

INDEX

SR 54-- Health Care Transformation; senate study committee; create .......................................................................................... 88, 1684, 1747
SR 55-- Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment-CA.................................................................... 88, 110, 143, 167, 850, 854, 857, 1095
SR 56-- Auburn University Football Team; recognize ............................................... 90 SR 57-- Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation Awards Banquet;
recognize ........................................................................................................ 90 SR 58-- Rural Metro Ambulance; recognize............................................................... 90 SR 59-- Stripling, Philip; recognize ............................................................................ 91 SR 60-- Rural Health Day; recognize February 16 ............................................. 91, 190 SR 61-- 4-H Day; declare February 7 ................................................................. 91, 126 SR 62-- Smith, Mr. Arch; recognize ................................................................... 91, 126 SR 63-- Jenkins, Jr., Mr. A. Felton; condolences................................................ 91, 281 SR 64-- Yeomans, Casey; Eagle Scout; recognize ..................................................... 91 SR 65-- Yeomans, Samuel; Eagle Scout; recognize ................................................... 91 SR 66-- Firefighters' Recognition Day; observe February 1............................... 99, 106 SR 67-- Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17 ...................................... 100 SR 68-- Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study
Commission; create............................................................. 98, 132, 145, 1367, 1591, 3493, 3758
SR 69-- Conklin, John Mark; recognize.................................................................... 100 SR 70-- Carlson, Ian; recognize ................................................................................ 100 SR 71-- Gainer, Peggy, Mrs.; recognize ................................................................... 100 SR 72-- Mead, Mr. Al; recognize...................................................................... 100, 210 SR 73-- Boy Scouts of America Day; recognize February 8 .................................... 100 SR 74-- Home Education Day; recognize ................................................................. 100 SR 75-- Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 23 ................................. 101 SR 76-- End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Children Day;
recognize February 1 ................................................................................... 101 SR 77-- North Georgia College and State University Day;
recognize February 3 ........................................................................... 101, 116 SR 78-- North Georgia College and State University Softball
Team; recognize................................................................................... 101, 116 SR 79-- Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; recognize....................................... 101 SR 80-- Price, Ms. Grace Riley; recognize ............................................................... 105 SR 81-- McElhannon, Mrs. Mary Zelma Smith; recognize ...................................... 105 SR 82-- Harrell, Rev. William F.; commend ............................................................ 106 SR 83-- Free, Mrs. Myrlene Wade; condolences ...................................................... 106

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3781

SR 84-- General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations-CA...................................................................... 104, 132, 145, 170, 173, 210, 211
SR 85-- Detail 1, Charlie Company, 1-111th AV BN of the Georgia Army National Guard; recognize................................................... 110
SR 86-- Hammock, Lieutenant John Ellis; condolences........................................... 110 SR 87-- Beard, Mrs. Rosa Tarver; condolences........................................................ 110 SR 88-- Leadership Clayton Class of 2010-2011; commend.................................... 114 SR 89-- Newton, Cameron Jerrell "Cam"; recognize ............................................... 115 SR 90-- Melaver, Mr. Norton; condolences .............................................................. 115 SR 91-- Jernigan, Mrs. Iry; recognize ....................................................................... 115 SR 92-- Forestry Day at the Capitol; recognize February 9...................................... 115 SR 93-- Twine, Imani Thompson; condolences........................................................ 115 SR 94-- Jones County Lady Hounds Softball Team; recognize ....................... 115, 234 SR 95-- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize
February 3 .................................................................................................... 115 SR 96-- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize
February 3 ............................................................................................ 115, 117 SR 97-- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize
February 3 .................................................................................................... 116 SR 98-- Greenway, Mr. Glynn; condolences ............................................................ 116 SR 99-- Sellier, Honorable Tony; condolences................................................. 116, 117 SR 100-- Transit Day in Georgia; recognize February 3 ............................................ 116 SR 101-- Barfield, Ms. Jessica; recognize .......................................................... 124, 847 SR 102-- Adjournment; relative ................................................................. 114, 117, 126,
151, 215, 3758 SR 103-- Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for
facilities, utilities 10 counties .................................................... 122, 205, 227, 788, 803, 1740, 3595, 3758
SR 104-- Joint Crematoria Study Committee; create.............................. 122, 1684, 1747 SR 105-- Corpe, Dr. Raymond; condolences .............................................................. 125 SR 106-- Children's Dental Health Month; declaring February.................................. 125 SR 107-- Mitchell, Jr., Rev. Bennie; condolences ...................................................... 125 SR 108-- Israel Temple CME; recognize .................................................................... 125 SR 109-- Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team; commend ..................... 125, 255 SR 110-- Georgia State University Day; recognize February 9.......................... 125, 136 SR 111-- Wilson, Mr. Chuck; recognize..................................................................... 125 SR 112-- Sanders, Mr. Ned M.; recognize .................................................................. 125

3782

INDEX

SR 113-- Gill Industries; recognize............................................................................. 126 SR 114-- Property; conveyance of real property located in
Gwinnett County................................................................. 131, 205, 227, 250, 270, 2355, 3758
SR 115-- Reagan, Ronald; recognize .......................................................................... 126 SR 116-- Luther Story Bridge; Marion County; dedicate ........................................... 131 SR 117-- Sportsmen's Day; recognize February 8 ...................................................... 134 SR 118-- Winters, Major Richard "Dick" D; condolences ......................................... 134 SR 119-- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize
September .................................................................................................... 134 SR 120-- Class of Youth Leadership Baldwin 2011; commend ................................. 134 SR 121-- Leadership Baldwin 2011; recognize .......................................................... 135 SR 122-- Senate Tenth Amendment Enforcement Study
Committee; create ........................................................................................ 131 SR 123-- Brown, Lieutenant Colonel Veronica D.; recognize ......................... 135, 1657 SR 124-- Tygrett III, Mr. Howard; condolences ......................................................... 135 SR 125-- Community Health Centers Day; recognize February 10.................... 135, 148 SR 126-- Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day;
recognize February 9 ................................................................................... 135 SR 127-- Jones, Mr. Brian; recognize ................................................................. 135, 847 SR 128-- Habersham County Day; recognize February 16......................................... 135 SR 129-- Milltown Pride; recognize the Georgia debut of a
feature film................................................................................................... 135 SR 130-- Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa
Day; recognize February 10......................................................................... 136 SR 131-- RSV Awareness Month; recognize October................................................ 136 SR 132-- Durrance, Andrew Josiah; recognize ........................................................... 136 SR 133-- Walker, Honorable Larry; commend ................................................... 146, 214 SR 134-- Stopp, Ms. Kelly; recognize ........................................................................ 146 SR 135-- Georgia Peach Festival; 2010 Georgia Peach Queens;
commend.............................................................................................. 146, 215 SR 136-- Hembree, Blake; commend ......................................................................... 146 SR 137-- Cowart, Rhonda; commend ......................................................................... 147 SR 138-- Ward, Emily; commend............................................................................... 147 SR 139-- Atlanta Apartment Association; recognize .................................................. 147 SR 140-- Trauma Care; annually dedicate from license tag fees
collected per each vehicle registered in this state; definition; procedures-CA ........................................................................... 140 SR 141-- Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize February 15 ................................. 147 SR 142-- Lupus Awareness Day; declare February 16 ....................................... 147, 190

INDEX

3783

SR 143-- Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 16 ......................................................................... 147, 190
SR 144-- Girl Scout Day; recognize February 15 ............................................... 147, 178 SR 145-- Widespread Panic; recognize............................................................... 147, 178 SR 146-- Magill, Mr. Daniel Hamiliton; recognize ............................................ 168, 190 SR 147-- Private Sector Colleges/Universities; recognize.......................................... 169 SR 148-- Reed, Honorable Kasim; recognize ................................................... 169, 3272 SR 149-- State Restaurant Day; declare February 15 ................................................. 169 SR 150-- Isler, Sr., Mr. Purvis E.; commend .............................................................. 169 SR 151-- Green Power EMC; recognize ..................................................................... 169 SR 152-- Pass, Mr. Spencer; condolences........................................................... 169, 250 SR 153-- Paramount Right to Life; without regard to age, race,
sex, health, function or condition of dependency-CA ................................. 166 SR 154-- Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman;
recognize .............................................................................................. 169, 282 SR 155-- Georgia's District Attorneys; urged to invest in
resources in solving homicides, providing public safety program instead of seeking death penalty ................................................... 167 SR 156-- Billington, Caleb; commend ........................................................................ 170 SR 157-- Hersey, Curtis; commend ............................................................................ 170 SR 158-- Henry, Dr. Darrell; recognize ...................................................................... 170 SR 159-- Senior Week; recognize week of February 21, 2011................................... 170 SR 160-- Jewish Heritage Month, recognize September, 2011 ........................ 170, 1626 SR 161-- Roswell Fire Department; recognize ........................................................... 186 SR 162-- 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; recognize ...................................................................................................... 186 SR 163-- Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support the development, construction, and implementation ............... 183, 1153, 1201 SR 164-- Juneteenth Celebration Day; recognize ....................................................... 187 SR 165-- Forrest Laughlin Adair II Memorial Bridge; dedicate................................. 183 SR 166-- Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; recognize ...................................................................................................... 187 SR 167-- Tatum, Kim; recognize ................................................................................ 187 SR 168-- Daughtry, Mr. Jacob Carl; condolences ...................................................... 187 SR 169-- Rountree, Mr. Ross Lee; condolences ......................................................... 187 SR 170-- Coleman, Ms. Betty; recognize ................................................................... 187 SR 171-- MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; congratulate ......................................... 187 SR 172-- Dasher, Mr. Robert; recognize..................................................................... 207 SR 173-- Columbus Day; recognize March 1 ..................................................... 207, 738 SR 174-- Kiernan, Rev. Monsignor R. Donald; commend ............................... 207, 1092

3784

INDEX

SR 175-- Hillcrest Farms of Dearing, Georgia; recognize.......................................... 207 SR 176-- Brewer, Dr. Thomas H.; honoring ............................................................... 207 SR 177-- Family Memory Week; recognize the week of
July 23, 2011 through August 1, 2011......................................................... 207 SR 178-- Captain Chris Whitehead and Firefighter Second-Class
Steven Morris; recognize ............................................................................. 207 SR 179-- Adams, Jr., Dr. Willie; recognize ........................................................ 208, 215 SR 180-- Izlar, Mr. Robert Lee; recognize........................................................ 208, 1091 SR 181-- Marcotte, Samuel Wallace; commend ......................................................... 208 SR 182-- Wilkes, Mr. Trenton; commend................................................................... 208 SR 183-- Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize first week of October....................... 228, 234 SR 184-- PAGE Day; recognize February 22 ..................................................... 229, 234 SR 185-- Moseyley, Ms. Vanessa; recognize ............................................................. 229 SR 186-- Priester, Ms. Sabra; recognize ..................................................................... 229 SR 187-- Eunice, James David; condolences.............................................................. 229 SR 188-- Lee, Rev. Kerwin B.; recognize................................................................... 208 SR 189-- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize................................................ 229 SR 190-- Current, Rashad; recognize.......................................................................... 229 SR 191-- Crowder, Carolyn Virginia Brown; commend ............................................ 229 SR 192-- Alexander, Tiffani; recognize ............................................................ 229, 1657 SR 193-- Lathem, Mary; recognize................................................................... 230, 1759 SR 194-- Williams, Rev. Dr. Clarence "Teddy"; recognize........................................ 230 SR 195-- Realtists Day; recognize February 23.................................................. 230, 267 SR 196-- Paul Anderson Youth Home; commend .............................................. 230, 236 SR 197-- Nesbitt, Dr. Martha; recognize .................................................................... 230 SR 198-- Sanders, Mr. Larry; recognize ..................................................................... 230 SR 199-- Hutchins, Rev. Markel; recognize ............................................................... 230 SR 200-- Bamba, Ambassador Youssoufou; recognize .............................................. 230 SR 201-- Sims, Kristina "Camille"; commend............................................................ 231 SR 202-- Marshall, Raymond Royal; condolences ............................................. 231, 281 SR 203-- Diabate, Ambassador Daouda; recognize.................................................... 231 SR 204-- Joe Rogers, Sr. and Tom Forkner; recognize .............................................. 231 SR 205-- Logan, Mr. Cal; recognize ........................................................................... 231 SR 206-- Georgia's Music Therapists; recognize........................................................ 246 SR 207-- Roswell North Elementary School; congratulate ........................................ 246 SR 208-- Holcomb Bridge Middle School; commend ................................................ 247 SR 209-- Esther Jackson Elementary School; recognize ............................................ 247 SR 210-- Crabapple Crossing Elementary School; commend .................................... 247 SR 211-- Town of Tyrone's; centennial anniversary; recognize ....................... 247, 1162

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3785

SR 212-- Sandy Creek High School Football Team; congratulate ..................... 247, 749 SR 213-- Huang, Haley; STAR Student; commend.................................................... 247 SR 214-- Watkins, Mr. Alfred; STAR Teacher; commend......................................... 247 SR 215-- Landers, John; STAR Student; commend ................................................... 247 SR 216-- Buskirk, Alex Van; STAR Student; commend........................................... 247 SR 217-- Kemper, Mr. Matt; STAR Teacher; commend............................................ 248 SR 218-- Shieldneck, Mr. Barry; STAR Teacher; commend ..................................... 248 SR 219-- Miller, Ms. Maureen; STAR Teacher; commend........................................ 248 SR 220-- Hickman, Scott; commend........................................................................... 248 SR 221-- Gwinnett County Day; recognize Wednesday,
February 23, 2011 ................................................................................ 248, 268 SR 222-- Darien Telephone Company; recognize ...................................................... 248 SR 223-- Moore, Major General Thomas R.; recognize ............................................. 248 SR 224-- Augusta State University Men's Golf Team; commend ...................... 248, 255 SR 225-- Wisconsin Legislature; express support for Governor
and majority members ................................................................. 242, 280, 706 SR 226-- Shell, Ms. Mary; STAR Teacher; commend ............................................... 249 SR 227-- Pollard, Will; STAR Student; commend ..................................................... 249 SR 228-- Water Supply; urge the performance of a feasibility
study of withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters; Tennessee River basin ............................................................ 242, 1154, 1201,
1642 SR 229-- Trion High School Cheerleading Squad; recognize .......................... 249, 1626 SR 230-- McGuiness, Mrs. Kimberly; commend ............................................... 249, 282 SR 231-- Community Health Dept.; urge to implement a public
information campaign about folic acid consumption .............. 243, 1684, 1747 SR 232-- Woodlawn Elementary School Archery Team;
recognize ...................................................................................................... 249 SR 233-- Transportation, Dept. of; urge to install sound barriers
on I-95 near Blythe Island ...................................................... 243, 1157, 1201, 1642, 1644
SR 234-- Lewis, Rep. John; Presidential Medal of Freedom; recognize ............................................................................................ 249, 1675
SR 235-- Burnett, Mr. Morgan; recognize ........................................................ 282, 1091 SR 236-- Landers, Rev. Andre; recognize .................................................................. 282 SR 237-- Nelson, Austin; recognize............................................................................ 282 SR 238-- United Nations Security Council; expressing support
and respect ................................................................................................... 278 SR 239-- Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation; CSX Corporation;
recognize ...................................................................................................... 282 SR 240-- Bracewell, Senior Trooper Mark; recognize ..................................... 282, 1206

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SR 241-- Lowe, Mr. Gordon; recognize ........................................................... 282, 1206 SR 242-- Brookwood High School Football Team; congratulate ....................... 283, 802 SR 243-- Hulsey, III, Colonel Benjamin Jefferson; recognize ................................... 283 SR 244-- Beall, Mrs. Jane Simpson; recognize........................................................... 707 SR 245-- Carter, Brett; recognize................................................................................ 707 SR 246-- Miller, Ms. Caroline; honoring ............................................................ 708, 847 SR 247-- Lampros, Scott Bruce; recognize................................................................. 708 SR 248-- Black and Ethnic Entertainment, Film, Fashion,
Television, and Arts Awards; recognize............................................ 708, 1166 SR 249-- McKinney, Mr. James Edward "Billy"; condolences .................................. 708 SR 250-- BOMA Day; declare February 28................................................................ 708 SR 251-- Fraternal Order of Police Day; recognize March 2 ............................. 708, 749 SR 252-- Flory, Nate; recognize.................................................................................. 708 SR 253-- McCorkle, Mr. Don; recognize.................................................................... 709 SR 254-- Griffis, Mr. William I.; recognize................................................................ 709 SR 255-- Boe, Colonel Eric; recognize ............................................................... 709, 719 SR 256-- Birdsong, Honorable Kenneth Wilson; condolences................................... 733 SR 257-- Blake, Jr., Mr. Otis D.; recognize ................................................................ 733 SR 258-- Healthy Kids Challenge Day; recognize March 3 ............................... 733, 788 SR 259-- Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn; recognize ............................................... 733 SR 260-- Leadership Georgia; recognize .......................................................... 733, 1657 SR 261-- American Red Cross Month; recognize March 2011 .................................. 733 SR 262-- Will to Live Foundation; commend..................................................... 733, 738 SR 263-- Citizens' Redistricting Commission; provide
legislative/congressional reapportionment; independent, nonpartisan commission instead of General AssemblyCA ................................................................................................................ 727 SR 264-- Delta Air Lines; recognize................................................................. 734, 1686 SR 265-- State-Local Government Mandate Review; create joint study committee ................................................................... 728, 780, 817, 845 SR 266-- Alexander, Jared M.; commend................................................................... 748 SR 267-- Toth, Ms. Christine; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend................................. 748 SR 268-- Hernandez, Nadine; 2011 STAR Student; commend .................................. 748 SR 269-- Georgia Women of Achievement; recognize .............................................. 782 SR 270-- Wuertz, Theresa; commend ......................................................................... 782 SR 271-- Vold, Emily; commend................................................................................ 782 SR 272-- Long, Keri; commend .................................................................................. 782 SR 273-- Carden, Lindsey Brooke; commend ............................................................ 782 SR 274-- Gerena, Adriana; commend ......................................................................... 782

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3787

SR 275-- Barker, KaMeesha Felice; commend........................................................... 782 SR 276-- Sharpe, Shanah Karen; commend................................................................ 783 SR 277-- Arena, Michael C.; commend ...................................................................... 783 SR 278-- Lesniewski, Victor Adam; commend .......................................................... 783 SR 279-- Yonz, James M.; commend ......................................................................... 783 SR 280-- Brock, Janet; commend................................................................................ 783 SR 281-- Wilder, Andrew; commend ......................................................................... 783 SR 282-- Browning, Amanda D.; commend ............................................................... 783 SR 283-- Clary, Caitlin Breanne; commend ............................................................... 784 SR 284-- Barron, Stephanie C.; commend .................................................................. 784 SR 285-- Castellano, Lila H.; commend ..................................................................... 784 SR 286-- Kirkland, Carla; commend........................................................................... 784 SR 287-- Jonah, Gerald; commend ............................................................................. 784 SR 288-- Yang, Tracy Jane; commend ....................................................................... 784 SR 289-- Jackson, Patrick Alexander; commend........................................................ 784 SR 290-- Townsend, Miriam H.; commend ................................................................ 785 SR 291-- Carter, Albert F.; commend ......................................................................... 785 SR 292-- Beasley, Katherine; commend ..................................................................... 785 SR 293-- Henry, Michael Owen; commend................................................................ 785 SR 294-- Holcomb, Jennifer M.; commend ................................................................ 785 SR 295-- Wilkes, Mr. Trenton; commend................................................................... 785 SR 296-- Zagoria, David C.; commend....................................................................... 785 SR 297-- Spencer, David Vaughn; commend ............................................................. 786 SR 298-- Schmidt, Elizabeth J.; commend ................................................................. 786 SR 299-- Alcorn, DeWayne P.; commend .................................................................. 786 SR 300-- Faal, Jonelle P.; commend ........................................................................... 786 SR 301-- Ulmer, James C.; commend......................................................................... 786 SR 302-- Middleton, Sakina C.; commend ................................................................. 786 SR 303-- Ali, Maisa Sulchi; commend ....................................................................... 786 SR 304-- Little, Clinton; commend............................................................................. 787 SR 305-- Lowery, Alexander K.; commend ............................................................... 787 SR 306-- Smith, Mr. David R.; recognize................................................................... 787 SR 307-- Macon Day; observe March 3...................................................................... 787 SR 308-- William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge; dedicate ............................................... 776 SR 309-- Glover, Jr., Rev. Dr. Walter L.; recognize........................................... 787, 788 SR 310-- Glover, Dr. Beverly A. Williams; recognize ....................................... 787, 788 SR 311-- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; urged to
carefully consider the safety aspects; El Paso Corporation to transport liquefied natural gas ............................................. 776

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SR 312-- Savannah, Ga; Charleston, South Carolina; endorse efforts to deepen the ports....................................................... 776, 1157, 1201, 1368, 1605, 1739, 3758
SR 313-- Bass, Mr. Blake; recognize .......................................................................... 787 SR 314-- Hammock, Lieutenant John Ellis; condolences........................................... 787 SR 315-- Americus District; recognize ............................................................. 819, 1687 SR 316-- McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit; recognize ......................... 819, 1687 SR 317-- Emanuel County Forestry Unit; recognize ........................................ 819, 1687 SR 318-- Civil Air Patrol; recognize........................................................................... 819 SR 319-- Coleman, Mr. Willie; recognize .................................................................. 819 SR 320-- Duff, Mr. Jarvis; recognize .......................................................................... 819 SR 321-- Chamblee Middle School; congratulate....................................................... 819 SR 322-- Daylight Saving Time; commend ........................................ 818, 821, 829, 850 SR 323-- Smith, Dr. Thomas; recognize ............................................................. 820, 847 SR 324-- Haney, Mr. Lee; recognize ................................................................ 820, 1639 SR 325-- Powell, Mr. Alwyn Vernon "AV"; recognize.................................... 820, 1671 SR 326-- Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia; create joint
study committee ........................................................................................... 811 SR 327-- Georgia Institute of Technology; celebrate 50 years of
matriculation of African American students................................................ 820 SR 328-- W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge; dedicate ......................................... 811 SR 329-- Wright, Kenneth Dale; recognize ................................................................ 820 SR 330-- Franklin County High School Girls Basketball Team;
recognize ...................................................................................................... 820 SR 331-- Franklin County High School Boys Basketball Team;
recognize ...................................................................................................... 820 SR 332-- Ulrich, Ms. Deborah; commend .................................................................. 820 SR 333-- Patel, Yogini; commend .............................................................................. 821 SR 334-- Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization;
recognize ............................................................................................ 847, 1162 SR 335-- Huneke, II, Mr. Michael; recognize............................................................. 847 SR 336-- Stroud, Mr. Wilfred; condolences ............................................................... 847 SR 337-- King, Dr. Samuel T.; recognize ................................................................... 848 SR 338-- St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael
A. Foran; recognize............................................................................ 848, 1229 SR 339-- St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal Walter Crawford;
recognize ............................................................................................ 848, 1229 SR 340-- Hodges, Ms. Y'lonne R.; recognize ........................................................... 1089 SR 341-- Loudermilk, Sara Christiana; recognize .......................................... 1089, 1206

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3789

SR 342-- Gordon Lee High School Softball Team; congratulate ................... 1089, 1234 SR 343-- Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate....................... 1084, 1200, 1228,
1368, 1605, 2611, 3535, 3758
SR 344-- Year of Golf in Georgia; recognize 2011 ........................................ 1090, 1091 SR 345-- General Assembly; authorize to provide limitations by
general law; amount of tuition; lottery funded scholarships; Technical College System of Georgia-CA .......................... 1084 SR 346-- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kidney Transplant Program; recognize .......................................................................... 1090, 1657 SR 347-- Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville; recognize ....................................... 1090 SR 348-- Clinch County High School Football Team; congratulate................................................................................................ 1090 SR 349-- Coca-Cola Company; recognize ................................................................ 1090 SR 350-- Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol; recognize March 14 .......................................................................................... 1090, 1235 SR 351-- Patrick, James "Alley Pat"; commend ....................................................... 1090 SR 352-- Turkish-American Day at the Capitol; designate March 29...................................................................................................... 1091, 1686 SR 353-- General Assembly; authorize to impose limits on the amount of tuition; University of System of Georgia; may increase on an annual basis-CA ......................................................... 1084 SR 354-- Suddeth, Lauren Alaina; recognize............................................................ 1091 SR 355-- Baldwin County Mayor's Commission on Youth Leadership and the High Achievers Program; recognize .......................... 1158 SR 356-- Norris, Officer Mike; honoring.................................................................. 1159 SR 357-- The Coca-Cola Company; recognize......................................................... 1159 SR 358-- Dollar, Rev. Taffi; recognize ........................................................... 1159, 1234 SR 359-- Capitol Arts Standards Commission; urged to authorize placement of a portrait of Mrs. Coretta Scott King ................................... 1148 SR 360-- Waldrop, Nicholas Ryan; recognize .......................................................... 1159 SR 361-- Hudgens, Honorable Ralph T.; recognize.................................................. 1159 SR 362-- Sanders, Dr. Robert; recognize .................................................................. 1159 SR 363-- Parsons, Jr., Richard Warren; recognize.................................................... 1159 SR 364-- Ellis, Mrs. Freida Jane Ferguson; recognize.................................... 1159, 1166 SR 365-- Willis, Ms. Rachel; recognize.................................................................... 1160 SR 366-- McNeill, Mrs. Sheila M.; recognize .......................................................... 1160 SR 367-- WrestleMania Week in Georgia; recognize March 30 - April 4 ........................................................................... 1160, 2245 SR 368-- Drivin' N Cryin' band; commend..................................................... 1160, 1166 SR 369-- Wadsworth, Mr. Charles; recognize .......................................................... 1160

3790

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SR 370-- Byrd, Mr. Elmer Robert; honoring ............................................................ 1160 SR 371-- 2011 Senate Interns; commend.................................................................. 1160 SR 372-- 2011 Senate Aides; commend ................................................................... 1160 SR 373-- Rhodes, Mr. Garnett; congratulate............................................................. 1202 SR 374-- Wrlen, Dr. Christine; recognize............................................................... 1202 SR 375-- German Consulate; recognize.................................................................... 1203 SR 376-- 2009 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year
from Gwinnett County; recognize ................................................... 1203, 1671 SR 377-- Brown, Janice; recognize................................................................. 1203, 1671 SR 378-- Lane, Gregory "Dalton"; recognize ........................................................... 1203 SR 379-- U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Minerals Management
Service; urged to include all outer continental shelf planning; five-year plan for offshore development ............... 1191, 1684, 1747 SR 380-- SGT Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; dedicate ..................................... 1192 SR 381-- U.S. Congress; urged to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program...................................................................... 1192 SR 382-- Brooks, Mr. Grady Evans; recognize ........................................................ 1203 SR 383-- Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team; commend ....................................................................... 1203 SR 384-- Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize March 14.............................. 1203 SR 385-- Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell Memorial Highway; dedicate ..................................................................................... 1224 SR 386-- Roy Parrish Parkway; dedicate .................................................................. 1224 SR 387-- Rice, Mr. Bob; recognize........................................................................... 1229 SR 388-- 2011 Georgia Cotton Queens; recognize ......................................... 1230, 1640 SR 389-- Deal, Nathan; Governor of the State of Georgia; commend.................................................................................................... 1230 SR 390-- Kemp, Honorable Brian; Georgia Secretary of State; recognize .................................................................................................... 1230 SR 391-- Jett, Mr. Gordon; recognize ....................................................................... 1230 SR 392-- Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day; declare Tuesday, March 22, 2011 .......................................................................................... 1230 SR 393-- Senate Residential and General Contractors Licensing Study Committee; create............................................................................ 1224 SR 394-- Ford, Elijah Cale; recognize ...................................................................... 1230 SR 395-- The Coca-Cola Company; recognize......................................................... 1230 SR 396-- Links Day; recognize March 21, 2011 ............................................ 1231, 1626 SR 397-- Japan; extending sympathies and encouragement ..................................... 1231 SR 398-- Scenic Hometown Highway; dedicate....................................................... 1224 SR 399-- Jimmy Stewart Day; recognize March 14 ................................................. 1359

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3791

SR 400-- Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2011 Youth of the Year; recognize .......................................................................................... 1359
SR 401-- Black, Honorable Gary W.; Agriculture Commissioner; recognize .................................................................................................... 1360
SR 402-- Youth Business Development Day; recognize .......................................... 1360 SR 403-- Giddens, Dr. Don P.; recognize ................................................................. 1360 SR 404-- Bennett, Mrs. Lauri Jo; recognize.................................................... 1360, 1657 SR 405-- Sanders, Paul; STAR Student; commend .................................................. 1360 SR 406-- Hetherington, Mr. Scott; STAR Teacher; commend ................................. 1360 SR 407-- Kemper, Mr. Matt; STAR Teacher; commend.......................................... 1360 SR 408-- Hernandez, Nadine; STAR Student; commend ......................................... 1360 SR 409-- Ulrich, Ms. Deborah; STAR Teacher; commend ...................................... 1360 SR 410-- Toth, Ms. Christine; STAR Teacher; commend........................................ 1361 SR 411-- Hope, Mallory; STAR Student; commend ................................................ 1361 SR 412-- Gribble, Daniel; STAR Teacher; commend .............................................. 1361 SR 413-- Patel, Yogini; STAR Student; commend................................................... 1361 SR 414-- Buskirk, Alex Van; STAR Student; commend.......................................... 1361 SR 415-- Crooks, Ms. Cheryl; STAR Teacher; commend........................................ 1361 SR 416-- Lee, Michelle; STAR Student; commend.................................................. 1361 SR 417-- Fulton, Mr. Tom; STAR Teacher; commend ............................................ 1361 SR 418-- Abid, Abudakar; STAR Student; commend .............................................. 1361 SR 419-- Model United Nations and Model Arab League
Programs of Georgia State University; Dr. Rashid Naim; recognize ............................................................ 1362, 1639 SR 420-- Women of Wealth Global Summit; recognize........................................... 1362 SR 421-- Elizabeth Baptist Church; recognize ......................................................... 1362 SR 422-- Georgia Free Clinic Network Day; recognize March 16........................... 1362 SR 423-- Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; recognize .......................... 1625, 1657 SR 424-- Orgbon, Charles; recognize ....................................................................... 1625 SR 425-- Dixon Grove Baptist Church; recognize.................................................... 1395 SR 426-- Sweat, Mr. Keith; recognize ...................................................................... 1625 SR 427-- Kelley, Mr. Mike; honoring....................................................................... 1625 SR 428-- Hamilton, Mr. Lewis; honoring ................................................................. 1625 SR 429-- Young, Mr. Grady; honoring ..................................................................... 1625 SR 430-- Polite-Tate, Ms. Bettina; recognize ........................................................... 1626 SR 431-- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; request the safety of allowing El Paso Corp. to transport liquefied natural gas through Georgia....................................................................... 1623 SR 432-- Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. Memorial Highway; dedicate ........................... 1623 SR 433-- Kermit Yates Memorial Highway; dedicate .............................................. 1623

3792

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SR 434-- Careers in Energy Week; recognizing week of October 17, 2011........................................................................................ 1638
SR 435-- Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America; recognize .................................................................................................... 1638
SR 436-- Holmes, Ms. Mattie Parks; commend........................................................ 1638 SR 437-- Little, Rev. Clifford; recognize........................................................ 1638, 1687 SR 438-- The Macon Chapter of the Georgia Prince Hall Shriners
and Daughters of Isis; recognize................................................................ 1638 SR 439-- Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; recognize............................ 1638 SR 440-- American Baptist Churches of the South; recognize................................. 1638 SR 441-- 2010 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year
from Fulton County; recognize........................................................ 1638, 1673 SR 442-- Thrower, Mr. Bill; recognize ........................................................... 1639, 1671 SR 443-- Franklin County Middle School Technology Student
Association; recognize............................................................................... 1639 SR 444-- Master Sergeant Charles Richard Van Hoy, Jr.;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1639 SR 445-- Herrin, Mr. Samuel Perry; recognize......................................................... 1639 SR 446-- Scott, Mr. Dylan; recognize....................................................................... 1639 SR 447-- Palmer, Mr. Mark; recognize..................................................................... 1639 SR 448-- Austin, Jake; Eagle Scout; recognize......................................................... 1654 SR 449-- Dodson, Adam Dee; recognize .................................................................. 1654 SR 450-- Hilburn, Ann and Clayton; recognize ........................................................ 1654 SR 451-- Lian-Juin, Mr. Tora; recognize .................................................................. 1654 SR 452-- Urban E-Life and Eco-Alliances; recognize.............................................. 1654 SR 453-- Johnston III, Honorable Robert Glenn; condolences................................. 1654 SR 454-- Corpe, Dr. Raymond F.; condolences........................................................ 1655 SR 455-- Wilkinson County High School Boys Basketball Team;
congratulate...................................................................................... 1655, 1687 SR 456-- Copeland, Coach Alvin J.; recognize .............................................. 1655, 1758 SR 457-- Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority;
recognize .......................................................................................... 1655, 2245 SR 458-- Ola High School Band; recognize ............................................................. 1655 SR 459-- Joye, Mr. Harlon E.; recognize .................................................................. 1655 SR 460-- Iota Theta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1655 SR 461-- Stinson, Jasmyn; 2011 STAR Student; commend..................................... 1655 SR 462-- Perry, Coach Bill; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend .................................. 1656 SR 463-- Johnston, Jason; 2011 STAR Student; commend...................................... 1656 SR 464-- Jaquish, Ms. Nicole; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend .............................. 1656

INDEX

3793

SR 465-- Celeste, Joseph Andrew; 2011 STAR Student; commend.................................................................................................... 1656
SR 466-- League, Mr. Joe; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend .................................... 1656 SR 467-- Shrum, Glenn; 2011 STAR Student; commend ........................................ 1656 SR 468-- Allen, Ms. Jeanine; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend ................................ 1656 SR 469-- Lawson, Ms. Cathie; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend .............................. 1656 SR 470-- Dutra, Danielle; 2011 STAR Student; commend ...................................... 1657 SR 471-- Elton C. Snow Intersection; dedicate......................................................... 1649 SR 472-- McCraney, Jonathon; recognize ................................................................ 1657 SR 473-- Bridging the Digital Divide in Aging Communities;
create Senate Study Committee ............................................. 1663, 2386, 2387 SR 474-- Connor Lenning Memorial Highway; dedicate ......................................... 1663 SR 475-- Life Matters Outreach Pregnancy Care Center;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1669 SR 476-- Callaway, Jr., Mr. Cason Jewell; condolences .......................................... 1670 SR 477-- Maciolek, Kyle; Eagle Scout; recognize ................................................... 1670 SR 478-- New Americans Day; recognize ................................................................ 1670 SR 479-- Local Boards of Education; urged after 2014 to
purchase only school buses equipped with video cameras ...................................................................................................... 1663 SR 480-- Local Board of Education; urged to adopt policies requiring vending machines in schools be stocked with only healthy options................................................................................... 1663 SR 481-- Abraham, Mr. Bruce D.; recognize ........................................................... 1670 SR 482-- Georgia's Pre-K Program; recognize ......................................................... 1670 SR 483-- Johnson, Mr. Woody; recognize ................................................................ 1670 SR 484-- Gura, Jeremy; Eagle Scout; recognize....................................................... 1670 SR 485-- Foster Care Support Foundation; recognize .................................... 1670, 2245 SR 486-- LaPorte, Kailyn; recognize ........................................................................ 1670 SR 487-- Sweat, Robert Aaron; Eagle Scout; recognize........................................... 1671 SR 488-- Dighton, Mr. Alan; recognize .................................................................... 1671 SR 489-- Bevins, Tyler; Eagle Scout; recognize....................................................... 1671 SR 490-- Chaney, Mr. Daniel; recognize .................................................................. 1686 SR 491-- William Cobb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7583 in Roswell, Ga; recognize .............................................................................. 1686 SR 492-- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize.................................... 1686, 1758 SR 493-- Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; supporting federal recognition ................................................................... 1680 SR 494-- Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; support modernization ............................................................................................ 1680

3794

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SR 495-- 2010 Fayette County High School Girls Basketball Team; congratulate .................................................................................... 1686
SR 496-- Emory University; recognize ..................................................................... 1686 SR 497-- Williams, Cadet Colonel Tiana; recognize ................................................ 1687 SR 498-- Senate Rules; adopt amend .............................................................. 1680, 1736 SR 499-- Herbst, Dr. Susan; recognize ..................................................................... 1748 SR 500-- Clayton State University Women's Basketball Team;
recognize .......................................................................................... 1749, 2245 SR 501-- Africa Heritage Foundation and His Excellency Jean
Ping; recognize .......................................................................................... 1749 SR 502-- Clayton State University Lady Lakers Basketball Team;
commend.......................................................................................... 1749, 2245 SR 503-- Walton, Rev. Denise; recognize ................................................................ 1749 SR 504-- Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month; recognize
April ........................................................................................................... 1749 SR 505-- Habersham Board of Education; recognize ............................................... 1749 SR 506-- New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1749 SR 507-- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; commend .......................................... 1750 SR 508-- Farm to School Programs; commend ........................................................ 1750 SR 509-- Southern Center for Human Rights; recognize.......................................... 1750 SR 510-- Screen, Dr. Robert Martin; recognize........................................................ 1750 SR 511-- Zoo Atlanta; Mr. Raymond King; commend............................................. 1750 SR 512-- Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network
in Georgia; recognize................................................................................. 1750 SR 513-- Shell, Abigail Taylor; STAR Student; commend ...................................... 2243 SR 514-- Young, Mr. Levi; STAR Teacher; commend ............................................ 2243 SR 515-- Wooldridge, Kristen Michele; STAR Student;
commend.................................................................................................... 2243 SR 516-- Taylor, Ella Wells; STAR Student; commend .......................................... 2243 SR 517-- Finger, Ms. Kelley; STAR Teacher; commend ......................................... 2243 SR 518-- Watkiss, Ms. Gina; STAR Teacher; commend ......................................... 2244 SR 519-- Khan, Aleisha; STAR Student; commend ................................................. 2244 SR 520-- Ortega, Ms. Sarah; STAR Teacher; commend .......................................... 2244 SR 521-- U.S. Congress; urged to designate the Honor and
Remember Flag as national emblem of service and sacrifice; U.S. Armed Forces..................................................................... 2236 SR 522-- Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership; recognize .................................................................................................... 2244 SR 523-- Davis, Jr., Mr. Erroll B. Davis; recognize ................................................. 2244

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3795

SR 524-- Georgia Congressional Delegation; urged to pursue an equitable, long-term resolution; growth rate formula; medicare reimbursement for Georgia Physicians ...................................... 2236
SR 525-- Senate Erosion and Sediment Control Study Committee; create .................................................................. 2237, 2325, 2387
SR 526-- Senate Rules; amend........................................................................ 2237, 2386 SR 527-- Anderson, Caleb Martin; recognize ........................................................... 2388 SR 528-- Grier, Sr., Mr. Eddie Arthur; condolences................................................. 2388 SR 529-- Harris, III, Dr. Henry Melvin "Pete"; condolences ................................... 2388 SR 530-- Elliott, Mr. Tyron; condolences................................................................. 2388 SR 531-- Georgia School Boards Association; recognize ........................................ 2388 SR 532-- Allen Memorial United Methodist Church of Conyers,
GA; recognize ............................................................................................ 2389 SR 533-- Conyers First United Methodist Church of Conyers,
Georgia; recognize ..................................................................................... 2389 SR 534-- Milstead Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia;
recognize .................................................................................................... 2389 SR 535-- Rockdale Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia;
recognize .................................................................................................... 2389 SR 536-- Rockdale Alliance Church of Oxford, Georgia;
recognize .................................................................................................... 2389 SR 537-- Columbia High School Eagles Basketball Team;
recognize .................................................................................................... 2389 SR 538-- Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball
Team; congratulate .................................................................................... 2389 SR 539-- 35th Prince Hall Grand Youth Session; recognize .................................... 2390 SR 540-- Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; recognize .................................................... 2390 SR 541-- First Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize................................ 2390 SR 542-- Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian
Genocide of 1915-1923; honoring............................................................. 2390 SR 543-- LeCroy, Trooper Chadwick T.; condolences............................................. 2390 SR 544-- Adjournment; relative ................................................................................ 2330 SR 545-- Pyshos, Nicholas; recognize ...................................................................... 2390 SR 546-- Massey, Cameryn; recognize..................................................................... 2390 SR 547-- Middleton, Hewell "Chank"; commend..................................................... 2390 SR 548-- Right to Hike; recognize ............................................................................ 2391 SR 549-- Smith, Noah; Eagle Scout; recognize ........................................................ 2391 SR 550-- Polley, Nathan; Eagle Scout; recognize..................................................... 2391 SR 551-- Clark, George; Eagle Scout; recognize...................................................... 2391 SR 552-- Brown, Ryan; Eagle Scout; recognize ....................................................... 2391 SR 553-- Underwood, Dexter; Eagle Scout; recognize............................................. 2391

3796

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SR 554-- 2011 Senate Administrative Assistants; recognize.......................... 2388, 2391 SR 555-- Eaves, Mr. A. Reginald; commend............................................................ 2391 SR 556-- Victim Services Day; recognize April 1, 2011.......................................... 2392 SR 557-- Brown, Dr. Katheryn "K.M." Vernethea Middleton;
condolences................................................................................................ 2620 SR 558-- Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; recognize ....................................................... 2620 SR 559-- Nunnally, Mr. Hugh and the late Mrs. Miriam
Nunnally; recognize ................................................................................... 2620 SR 560-- Timmons, Jr., Honorable Jimmie Hodge; condolences............................. 2621 SR 561-- Everett, Mr. Roy; recognize....................................................................... 2621 SR 562-- Campbell II, Mr. Debon Leeroy; commend .............................................. 2621 SR 563-- Davenport, Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon; recognize ..................................... 2621 SR 564-- Keyros, Nickalus Brandon; commend ....................................................... 2621 SR 565-- Peeples, Mr. Billy; recognize..................................................................... 2621 SR 566-- Howard, Sheriff Herman; condolences...................................................... 2621 SR 567-- Jackson, Mr. Roosevelt; recognize ............................................................ 2621 SR 568-- Berrong, Rev. Stan; recognize ................................................................... 2622 SR 569-- Daniel, Avery Edward; recognize.............................................................. 2622 SR 570-- Stephenson High School Students; recognize ........................................... 2622 SR 571-- Stephenson High School Students; recognize ........................................... 2622 SR 572-- Stephenson High School Students with SAT scores
over 2000; recognize.................................................................................. 2622 SR 573-- Stephenson High School Students with SAT scores
over 1600; recognize.................................................................................. 2622 SR 574-- Stephenson High School Student; Advanced Placement
Exam Scores of 4 and above; recognize .................................................... 2622 SR 575-- Stephenson High School Students; Advanced
Placement Exam Scores of 3 and above; recognize .................................. 2622 SR 576-- Stephenson High School Students; athletic college
scholarships; recognize .............................................................................. 2623 SR 577-- Stephenson High School Students; Academic College
Scholarships; recognize ............................................................................. 2623 SR 578-- Stephenson High School Students; Band College
Scholarships; recognize ............................................................................. 2623 SR 579-- Stephenson High School; Gates Millennium
Scholarship Finalists; recognize ................................................................ 2623 SR 580-- Stephenson High School; Fine Arts Scholarship
Recipients; recognize................................................................................. 2623 SR 581-- Miller, Eric; recognize ............................................................................... 2623 SR 582-- Carlson, Mary Eloise; celebrate the birth .................................................. 2623

INDEX

3797

SR 583-- Tattnall County High School Girls Basketball Team; recognize .................................................................................................... 2623
SR 584-- Tattnall County High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize .................................................................................................... 2624
SR 585-- Usher, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Leon; recognize ............................................. 2624 SR 586-- Bishop, Dr. Eugene M.; condolences ........................................................ 2624 SR 587-- Living Water International; recognize....................................................... 2624 SR 588-- Mexican Consul General Salvador De Lara; recognize ............................ 2624 SR 589-- Thomas, Mr. Michael L.; recognize .......................................................... 2624 SR 590-- Georgia Dept. of Education; urged to implement
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes in the public schools ............................................................................................ 2614 SR 591-- Robie, Mrs. Odelle Wynelle; condolences ................................................ 2624 SR 592-- Wilber, Dr. Joe; condolences..................................................................... 2624 SR 593-- Tomlinson, Honorable Teresa; recognize.................................................. 2625 SR 594-- Long, Ms. Mary N.; recognize................................................................... 2625 SR 595-- Atlanta Gospelfest Music & Healthcare Festival; recognize .................................................................................................... 2625 SR 596-- Cumbie, Tracy and Kimberly; commend .................................................. 2625 SR 597-- Carter, Sharon Elizabeth; commend .......................................................... 2625 SR 598-- Farmer, Mr. James Robert "Bob"; condolences ........................................ 2625 SR 599-- Tate, Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett; recognize ................................................. 3256 SR 600-- Carroll, Dr. Evelyn Jenkins; recognize...................................................... 3257 SR 601-- U.S. Senate; urge members to oppose ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child............................. 3255 SR 602-- Williams, Mr. Patrick Ansley; condolences .............................................. 3257 SR 603-- Byck, Jr., Mr. Sylvan M.; condolences...................................................... 3257 SR 604-- Hodges, Dr. Cecil A.; condolences............................................................ 3257 SR 605-- Ethridge, Elizabeth Ashlyn; recognize ...................................................... 3257 SR 606-- Hudon, Cody Randal; commend................................................................ 3257 SR 607-- Jeans, Joshua Austin; recognize ................................................................ 3257 SR 608-- Brayboy, Mrs. Ella Mae Wade; condolences ............................................ 3257 SR 609-- Payne, Ms. Barbara; recognize .................................................................. 3257 SR 610-- Committed 2 You, Inc. of Conyers, Georgia; recognize ........................... 3258 SR 611-- Epsilon Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order; recognize ............................. 3258 SR 612-- Floyd Chapel Baptist Church; recognize ................................................... 3258 SR 613-- Bridges, Jr., Mr. William A.; recognize .................................................... 3258 SR 614-- Fowler, Katherine Elizabeth; Alex Thomas Immer; congratulate................................................................................................ 3258 SR 615-- Campbell, Joseph "Red Dog"; condolences .............................................. 3258

3798

INDEX

SR 616-- Moses, Derek Wayne; condolences ........................................................... 3258 SR 617-- Zion Baptist Church Community Center; recognize ................................. 3258 SR 618-- Reopening Celebration for the Heritage Sanctuary at the
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; recognize............................................ 3259 SR 619-- Peeples, Mr. Billy; condolences ................................................................ 3259 SR 620-- Mount Nebo Baptist Church; recognize .................................................... 3259 SR 621-- Duncan, Mr. Jeff; recognize ...................................................................... 3259 SR 622-- Student Venture Day; recognize April 23 ................................................. 3259 SR 623-- Whiting, Ms. Mary; recognize................................................................... 3474 SR 624-- Smith, Tony; commend.............................................................................. 3474 SR 625-- Harper, Ms. Margaret "Peggy"; condolences ............................................ 3474 SR 626-- Knobel, Jr., Dr. Roland J.; condolences .................................................... 3474 SR 627-- Community Health, Dept. of; urge to implement a
public information campaign about folic acid consumption............................................................................................... 3474 SR 628-- Wright, Rev. Charles E.; recognize ........................................................... 3474 SR 629-- U.S. Congress; urge to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program ...................................................................... 3475 SR 630-- Ambo, Mr. Esai; recognize ........................................................................ 3475 SR 631-- Ping, His Excellency Dr. Jean; recognize.................................................. 3475 SR 632-- Nile Valley Civilization Conference II; recognize .................................... 3475 SR 633-- Fairfield Baptist Church's New Sanctuary; recognize ............................... 3475 SR 634-- Merten, Ambassador Kenneth H.; recognize............................................. 3475 SR 635-- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia; recognize ................................ 3475 SR 636-- Trower, Jake; STAR Student; commend ................................................... 3475 SR 637-- Bradley, Sr., Dr. John "Doc"; recognize.................................................... 3475 SR 638-- Senate On and Off Premise Signs Study Committee; create .......................................................................................................... 3476 SR 639-- Carson, Mr. Wit; condolences ................................................................... 3476 SR 640-- Dillard, Mrs. Anna; congratulate ............................................................... 3476 SR 641-- Stroud, Cleveland; Conyers City Councilman; recognize .................................................................................................... 3476

INDEX
PART II, NUMERIC INDEX HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

3799

HB 24-- Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide definitions .................................................................... 720, 728, 1746, 1747, 2636, 2639, 3270
HB 30-- Contracts; illegal or void; repeal certain code sections; change provisions ................................................................... 243, 1666, 1685, 2636, 2639, 3706, 3713
HB 33-- Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide ...................................... 1345, 1352
HB 39-- Education; unexcused absence notices made by United States mail; provide .................................................................. 137, 141, 1744, 1747
HB 40-- Chief's Law; enact............................................................... 199, 203, 245, 280, 2251, 2252, 3268
HB 41-- Appeal and error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees; appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions.................................................................................... 199, 203, 280, 706, 1236, 1342
HB 46-- Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact .......................................................................................... 180, 183, 1652, 1668, 2410, 2412, 3471
HB 47-- Health insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved in other states; authorize ....................................... 1187, 1192, 2384, 2387, 2636, 2655, 3729
HB 48-- Ad valorem tax; freeport exemptions; revise and change certain provisions ...................................................................... 771, 777, 2384, 2387
HB 49-- Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name ................. 127, 131, 184, 205, 2251, 2253, 3267, 3521
HB 52-- Disabled persons with service dog; schools, colleges, and universities; add provisions................................................ 200, 203, 1154, 1201
HB 53-- Professions and businesses; licenses; training and regulations; change certain provisions.................................... 243, 1666, 1685, 2410, 2418, 3571

3800

INDEX

HB 60-- Education; service cancelable loan; State Veterinary Education Board; provisions................................................. 1143, 1149, 1745, 1747, 2410, 2425
HB 64-- Attorney fees; validity and enforcement; change provisions............................................................................................. 720, 728
HB 66-- Insurance; certificate of insurance forms approved by commissioner; provide.............................................................. 771, 777, 1666, 1685, 1759, 1760, 3436
HB 77-- Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011................................................................... 139, 141, 227, 245, 283, 288, 857
HB 78-- General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 June 30, 2012 ........................................................................ 1190, 1192, 1665, 1685, 1759, 1764, 2225, 2230, 2244, 2262, 2348, 2653, 2669
HB 80-- Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal........... 740, 744, 1156, 1201, 1629, 1631, 1632, 1642, 1668, 2242, 2639, 3251, 3342
HB 87-- Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact ................................................................................ 805, 811, 2241, 2242, 2412, 2548, 2618, 3439, 3473, 3705
HB 90-- Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government; authorize ..................................................... 273, 278, 1652, 1668, 2636, 3130, 3436
HB 91-- Drivers' licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions......................................................................................... 1187, 1192
HB 92-- Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations ............................................................................... 244, 1636, 1653, 2409, 2410, 2428
HB 93-- Code enforcement boards; code enforcement officers; change definition....................................................................... 721, 729, 1636, 1653

INDEX

3801

HB 95-- Ad valorem tax; forest land conservation use property; revise certain provisions ....................................................... 1079, 1085, 2241, 2242, 2631, 2636, 3134
HB 98-- Macon-Bibb, Georgia; provide unified government ........................... 721, 729
HB 99-- Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require .......... 217, 224, 1635, 1653, 1690, 1691
HB 101-- Bicycles; safety; change provisions.......................................... 217, 224, 1635, 1653, 2636, 3135, 3494
HB 104-- Carroll County; sales tax for education; provide method of distribution....................................................................... 137, 141, 185, 188
HB 105-- St. Marys, City of; mayor and councilmembers election; even-numbered years; provide............................................. 138, 141, 185, 188
HB 106-- St. Marys, City of; mayor and councilmembers election; simple majority vote; provide .............................................. 138, 142, 185, 188
HB 107-- Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide............................................................ 127, 132, 145, 170, 171, 3728
HB 108-- Maysville, City of; elections and ward boundaries; change provisions ................................................................ 138, 142, 185, 189
HB 110-- Mortgages and liens; vacant property registry; provisions.............................................................................. 1188, 1193, 2240, 2242
HB 112-- Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ...................................................................... 200, 204, 1636, 1653, 2410, 2430, 3472, 3640
HB 114-- Abandoned motor vehicles; change definition; set fee for filing affidavit; provisions............................................... 1143, 1149, 1666, 1685, 2410, 2456, 3434
HB 116-- Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt; provide certain exemption ...................................... 721, 729, 1667, 1685, 2411, 2459, 3335
HB 117-- State sales and use taxation; certain health care services; provide ................................................................... 1346, 1352, 2384, 2387, 2636, 3142, 3435, 3468, 3492, 3501, 3675
HB 122-- Waynesboro, City of; provide new charter.......................... 138, 142, 185, 189

3802

INDEX

HB 123-- Weapon removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers; clarify ...................................................................... 806, 812, 1635, 1653, 2411, 2461
HB 125-- Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; change certain provisions.............................................................................. 1188, 1193, 1744, 1747, 2251, 2263, 3430
HB 129-- Conveyances; future conveyance of real property; prohibit fee ................................................................................ 830, 840, 2241, 2242, 2636, 3147, 3571, 3722
HB 130-- Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; meetings; change certain provisions ......................................... 217, 225, 2384, 2387
HB 133-- Income tax payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies; provisions .................................................... 1488, 1529, 2384, 2387, 2632, 2636, 3151, 3437, 3487
HB 137-- Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions.................................................................................. 772, 777, 1747, 2411, 2462, 3434
HB 142-- Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions................................................. 806, 812, 1652, 1668, 2411, 2473
HB 143-- Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................. 830, 840, 1652, 1668, 1690, 1692
HB 144-- Retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions.................................................................... 830, 841, 1652, 1668, 2411, 2474
HB 145-- Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition................... 218, 225, 2241, 2242, 2636, 3152
HB 147-- Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include ............................................. 1188, 1193, 1635, 1653, 2411, 2476
HB 149-- Magistrates; termination under certain circumstances; provide .................................................................................. 1401, 1529, 1746, 1747

INDEX

3803

HB 156-- Indemnification payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions; dedicate Georgia MoveOver law.................................................................................... 806, 812, 1636, 1653, 2636, 3153, 3335
HB 158-- Elections; nonpartisan election; change date ........................ 1188, 1194, 1636, 1653, 2636, 2637, 3157, 3335
HB 162-- Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit ....................................................... 722, 730, 2241, 2242, 2637, 3163
HB 164-- Revenue and tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise and add definitions ................................................................ 1400, 1529
HB 167-- Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact .......... 1346, 1352, 1746, 1747, 2637, 3165, 3236
HB 168-- Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms ............................................ 1382, 1395, 2241, 2242, 2407, 2411, 2477
HB 172-- Education; temporarily extend multiple provisions............................. 273, 278
HB 173-- Teachers; expungement of records; revise provisions.............. 740, 745, 2384, 2387
HB 175-- Online Clearinghouse Act; enact .......................................... 1079, 1085, 2384, 2387
HB 179-- State highway system; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions ............................................................... 722, 730, 817, 846, 1095, 1096, 1190
HB 181-- Special needs scholarship program; waiver one requirement; provide............................................................. 1346, 1352, 1744, 1747
HB 186-- High school students; expand career pathway options; provisions.............................................................................. 1144, 1149, 1744, 1747, 2411, 2482, 3434
HB 189-- Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact ................................... 806, 812, 1666, 1685, 1759, 2226, 2227, 2229
HB 192-- State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula and funding; establish ................................................ 274, 279, 1744, 1747, 2411, 2495, 3268, 3716

3804

INDEX

HB 193-- Union County; chief magistrate elections; nonpartisan basis; provide ............................................................................ 698, 704, 2616, 2626
HB 194-- Union County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections; provide ...................................................................... 698, 704, 2616, 2626
HB 195-- Dunwoody, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize............................................................................... 699, 704, 747, 749
HB 196-- Search warrants by video conference; what portion of video maintained; clarify ..................................................................... 772, 778
HB 197-- Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges; provide limitations.................................................. 1463, 1529, 2242, 2637, 3167, 3269
HB 198-- Superior court clerks; real estate or personal property filing fees; extend sunset dates ............................................. 1189, 1194, 1666, 1685
HB 199-- Controlled substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide ............................................................... 1144, 1150, 1635, 1653, 1690, 1693, 1759
HB 200-- Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions ................................................... 772, 778, 1635, 1653, 1690, 1696
HB 203-- Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate or discipline peace officers; notify ...... 1463, 1530, 1746, 1747, 2411, 2504
HB 205-- Georgia Lemon Law; consumer; define term.................................. 1189, 1194
HB 207-- Grayson, City of; provide new charter ................................ 218, 225, 706, 709
HB 214-- Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ........................................................... 831, 841, 1684, 1747, 2251, 2266, 2316, 2329
HB 218-- Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .................................................. 218, 225, 1228, 1232
HB 219-- Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .................................................. 218, 226, 1228, 1233
HB 220-- Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .................................................. 219, 226, 1228, 1233

INDEX

3805

HB 221-- Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .................................................. 219, 226, 1228, 1233
HB 223-- Building codes; certain farm buildings or structures; provide exemption .................................................................... 274, 279, 1195, 1228, 1659
HB 225-- Agriculture; state promote sustainable agriculture; provide .................................................................................. 1346, 1353, 1634, 1653, 2251, 2316
HB 226-- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions .............................. 1347, 1353, 1635, 1653, 1673
HB 227-- Student health; school personnel administer autoinjectable epinephrine; authorize .......................................... 1144, 1150, 1744, 1747, 2411, 2505
HB 228-- Sales and use tax; distribution of unidentifiable proceeds; limit commissioner's authority ............................. 1381, 1395, 2384, 2387
HB 232-- Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; lobbyists; provisions..................... 244, 1086, 1157, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1351
HB 234-- Sales and use tax exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts, and equipment; extend time period............................. 1400, 1530, 2384, 2387, 2635, 2637, 3169, 3269
HB 237-- Residential mortgage fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition ........................................................................ 772, 778, 1652, 1668
HB 238-- Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of council; change provisions ....................................................... 722, 730, 2241, 2242, 2637, 3179, 3469
HB 239-- Financial institutions; provide for definitions....................... 1080, 1085, 1635, 1653, 2411, 2506
HB 240-- County sales and use tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure ............................................................... 1535, 1617, 2241, 2242, 2633, 2637, 3189
HB 244-- Arlington, City of; mayor and city manager; provide ......... 219, 227, 846, 848

3806

INDEX

HB 248-- Insurance; health care sharing ministry not considered insurance company; provisions............................................. 1381, 1396, 2384, 2387, 2637, 3190, 3438
HB 249-- Health; pertussis disease information to parents of newborns; provide................................................................. 1080, 1086, 1684, 1747, 2411, 2507
HB 251-- Jackson County Community Improvement District Act; enact ..................................................................................... 699, 705, 846, 849
HB 253-- Public Safety, Department of; sell or trade surplus vehicles; allow ...................................................................... 1080, 1086, 1746, 1747
HB 256-- 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions............................................................... 1347, 1353, 1667, 1685, 2637, 3193
HB 261-- Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide ............. 1347, 1354, 1635, 1653, 1759, 2227
HB 262-- Elections; add 1 percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the Commission; provide ................................................................. 1536, 1617
HB 264-- Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions ........................................................... 807, 813, 1153, 1201, 2411, 2508, 2637, 3194, 3660, 3686
HB 265-- 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; Joint Committee; create...................................... 1463, 1530, 1666, 1685, 2637, 3196, 3336
HB 266-- Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ............................. 1080, 1086, 1635, 1653, 1759, 2228
HB 269-- Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ................................ 1536, 1617, 1746, 1747, 2637, 3199, 3472, 3637
HB 272-- Juvenile court; rehearing an order of associate juvenile court judge; delete provision ................................................ 1347, 1354, 1666, 1685
HB 274-- Solid waste management; cost reimbursement fees and surcharges; change certain provisions .................................. 1603, 1618, 1652, 1668, 2411, 2527, 3230, 3272, 3273, 3431, 3467, 3528

INDEX

3807

HB 275-- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; authorized to order not to resuscitate; clarify............................................................. 1348, 1354, 1635, 1653, 1673, 1674
HB 277-- Hunting; baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; regulate; change provisions .................................................. 1620, 1623, 1684, 1747, 2251, 2317, 3269
HB 279-- Motor vehicles; use of child restraint systems; increase age .............................................................................................. 740, 745, 1747
HB 280-- Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide.................................................................... 1348, 1354, 1667, 1685, 2251, 2320, 3439
HB 285-- Educators; certification renewal; ethics; criminal background checks; revise provisions .................................. 1348, 1355, 2384, 2387, 2637, 3219, 3437, 3660
HB 290-- State purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards; correct oversight .......................................... 831, 841, 1636, 1653, 1690, 1697
HB 292-- Employment security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions .................................................................. 1348, 1355, 1666, 1685, 2251, 2327
HB 293-- Retirement bills; define a certain term...................................... 773, 778, 1668, 1685
HB 294-- Paulding County; board of elections; staggered terms of office; provide........................................................................... 699, 705, 2386, 2393, 2407
HB 297-- Retirement and pensions; public systems prohibited from expending fund for certain purposes; provide ................. 773, 779, 1668, 1685
HB 300-- Putnam County; compensation of board members; provide ................................................................................. 699, 705, 747, 750
HB 302-- Elections; certain 2012 elections and qualifying; adjust dates ...................................................................................... 1144, 1150, 1666, 1685, 2408, 2412, 2529
HB 303-- Nurse or physician assistant; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions ............................................... 1349, 1355, 2241, 2242, 2637, 3228

3808

INDEX

HB 307-- Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and patients; provide ................................................ 1463, 1531, 1684, 1747, 2412, 2530, 3434
HB 308-- Public retirement systems; duties of boards of trustees; provide .................................................................................. 1219, 1225, 1668, 1685
HB 313-- Chatsworth, City of; annexation of certain territory; provide ...................................................................................... 722, 731, 1358, 1362
HB 314-- Jessie's Law; enact ................................................................ 1219, 1225, 2384, 2387, 2638, 3229
HB 315-- Watercraft operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide ............................................................................. 1145, 1151
HB 322-- Sales and use tax exemptions; certain jet fuel sales; continue................................................................................. 1536, 1618, 2384, 2387, 2633, 2638, 3231, 3268, 3290, 3430, 3468
HB 323-- Motor vehicle; time of perfection of security interest; change ................................................................................... 1349, 1356, 1635, 1653, 2251, 2328
HB 324-- Developmentally disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles .......................................................................... 1488, 1531, 1684, 1747, 2412, 2532
HB 325-- Student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and provisions; revise .................................... 1400, 1531, 2241, 2242, 2634, 2638, 3237, 3494, 3638
HB 326-- HOPE program; comprehensive revisions; provide ........... 740, 745, 814, 846, 1095, 1101, 1189
HB 330-- Doraville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize............................................................................... 723, 731, 846, 849
HB 332-- Universal Access Fund; eliminate unnecessary regulation; revise provisions............................................................ 1401, 1531
HB 335-- Doraville, City of; tax levies and elections; change certain provisions ...................................................................... 741, 745, 1624, 1627
HB 339-- Emergency powers; challenge of quarantine or vaccination order; revise courts; provisions ......................... 1349, 1356, 1666, 1685, 2251, 2330

INDEX

3809

HB 341-- Insurers; limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; establish ............................................................. 1400, 1532, 1746, 1747, 2638, 3243
HB 343-- Mental health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide ................................................................... 1349, 1356, 2241, 2242, 2412, 2533, 3439
HB 346-- Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions ................ 1383, 1396, 2384, 2387, 2638, 3244, 3572
HB 347-- Applicant examination; Commissioner not exempt self from written exams; provide..................................................... 831, 842, 1746, 1747
HB 358-- Burke County; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms ......................................................................... 831, 842, 1228, 1231
HB 364-- Peachtree City, City of; levy excise tax........................................... 1219, 1225
HB 370-- Risk-based capital levels; trend test property and casualty companies; require.................................................. 1401, 1532, 1746, 1747
HB 371-- Insurable interest; state entity; not fund life insurance on public officers or employees; provide ............................. 1350, 1356, 1746, 1747
HB 373-- Designated felony acts; modify order for restrictive custody; clarify provisions.................................................... 1350, 1357, 1652, 1668, 2412, 2537, 3336
HB 374-- Cosmetologists; examinations and applications for certificates of registration; change certain provisions .......... 1350, 1357, 2385, 2387
HB 375-- Montgomery County Board of Commissioners; staggered terms of office; provide ............................................ 832, 842, 1156, 1161
HB 382-- Public accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional levies; authorize ................................................... 1603, 1618, 2241, 2242, 2409, 2412, 2540
HB 390-- Criminal cases; state has right of direct appeal; authorize................................................................................ 1189, 1194, 2241, 2242, 2638, 3250, 3564

3810

INDEX

HB 391-- Monticello, City of; municipal elections; provide.................... 832, 842, 1228, 1231
HB 393-- Hiawassee, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide exemption .................................................... 832, 843, 1228, 1233
HB 396-- Peachtree Corners, City of; provide new charter.................. 1381, 1396, 2242, 2246
HB 410-- Suwanee, City of; term vacant upon election to another office; provide........................................................................... 832, 843, 2386, 2393, 2407
HB 413-- Surplus line insurance; revise law ........................................ 1402, 1532, 1746, 1747, 2638, 3250, 3292, 3293, 3494
HB 414-- Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties............................ 1145, 1151, 2240, 2242, 2639, 3251, 3303, 3436
HB 415-- Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact...................... 1402, 1533, 2241, 2242, 2412, 2541, 2576, 3471, 3665, 3729
HB 418-- Oglethorpe County; county surveyor; provide appointment .............................................................................. 833, 843, 1156, 1161
HB 421-- Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions ................................................................. 1402, 1533, 1666, 1685, 2251, 2331, 3470
HB 423-- Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide ................................... 1350, 1357, 1746, 1747, 2638, 3251, 3276, 3476
HB 436-- Menlo, City of; provide new charter......................................... 833, 844, 1199, 1205
HB 442-- Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue.......................................................................... 1661, 1664, 2242, 2247
HB 444-- Heard County Water Authority; compensation of members; change provisions................................................. 1145, 1151, 1228, 1232
HB 453-- Dawsonville Airport Authority Act; enact ...................................... 1146, 1152

INDEX

3811

HB 454-- Presidential preference primary; date and publishing of candidates list; provide ......................................................... 1403, 1533, 1666, 1685, 2635, 2638, 3251, 3563
HB 457-- Controlled substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote automated medication systems; authorize use.......... 1403, 1534, 2241, 2242, 2412, 2542, 3470
HB 459-- City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority; create................ 1220, 1225
HB 461-- Health Care Compact; adopt................................................. 1603, 1619, 1746, 1747, 2638, 3251, 3288, 3289
HB 462-- Coin operated amusement machines; limit on number allowed at location; exception .............................................. 1489, 1534, 2384, 2387
HB 466-- Hahira, City of; councilmembers reside in district; provide .................................................................................. 1146, 1152, 1228, 1232
HB 470-- Registered professional nurse; requirements for preceptorship for applicants; revise ...................................... 1401, 1534, 2241, 2242
HB 477-- Insurance; transition from annual to biennial license renewal; provide ................................................................... 1464, 1534, 1746, 1747
HB 481-- Braselton, Town of; initial terms of office for board members; correct.............................................................................. 1220, 1226
HB 482-- Fayette County; qualifications and salary of magistrate court judges; modify ............................................................. 1220, 1226, 1624, 1627
HB 483-- Bulloch County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize................................................................................ 1220, 1226, 1624, 1628
HB 484-- Gordon County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact ........ 1221, 1226, 2386, 2394, 2407
HB 485-- Wildlife control permits; release trapped feral hog into unfenced area; prohibit ......................................................... 1379, 1397, 1634, 1653, 2638, 3251, 3334
HB 489-- Medical assistance; Medicaid recovery contingency fee audits; prohibit ...................................................................... 1536, 1619, 2241, 2242, 2638, 3251, 3431, 3721

3812

INDEX

HB 495-- Fayetteville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize................................................................................ 1221, 1227, 3255, 3262
HB 496-- Hiltonia, Town of; provide new charter ............................... 1221, 1227, 1624, 1628
HB 498-- Adairsville, City of; provide new charter ............................. 1383, 1397, 1636, 1640
HB 500-- Unemployment; eligibility requirements for extended benefits; change certain provisions....................................... 1382, 1397, 1745, 1747, 2638, 3251, 3273, 3435, 3467, 3493, 3501, 3707
HB 503-- Sexual offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide .................................................................................. 1383, 1398, 1666, 1685, 2251, 2344, 3470
HB 508-- Kennesaw, City of; corporate city limits; change provisions.............................................................................. 1382, 1398, 1653, 1658
HB 509-- State Medical Education Board; abolish............................... 1403, 1535, 1684, 1747, 2412, 2547
HB 510-- Douglasville, City of; levy an excise tax; authorize ............. 1736, 1742, 2616, 2627
HB 511-- Greenville, City of; provide new charter .............................. 1380, 1398, 2386, 2394, 2407
HB 517-- Talking Rock, Town of; elections and terms of mayor and councilmembers; modify ............................................... 1380, 1398, 1636, 1640
HB 522-- Oxford, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .............................................. 1380, 1399, 1653, 1658
HB 523-- Oxford, City of; city manager-council form of government; change to.......................................................... 1380, 1399, 1653, 1658
HB 524-- Towns County; ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption ........................................................... 1381, 1399, 1636, 1641
HB 537-- Johnson County; probate judge serve as chief magistrate; provide ............................................................... 1633, 1634, 1668, 1672
HB 539-- Savannah, City of; term of office of board of education president; revise provisions ............................................................. 1646, 1649

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3813

HB 540-- Young Harris, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption.............................. 1646, 1650, 1684, 1689
HB 543-- Gwinnett County; solicitor-general; revise certain provisions.............................................................................. 1661, 1664, 1747, 1751, 1757
HB 544-- Doraville, City of; office of mayor be part-time position; provide ................................................................... 1647, 1650, 1684, 1688
HB 545-- Doraville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption.............................. 1647, 1650, 1684, 1689
HB 549-- Fulton County; additional power of each district and boards; provide ..................................................................... 2349, 2356, 2616, 2627
HB 551-- Jackson County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 1633, 1634, 1747, 1752, 1757
HB 552-- Jackson County; chief magistrate judge nonpartisan elections; provide .................................................................. 2349, 2357, 3255, 3263
HB 553-- Habersham County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 1647, 1650, 1684, 1688
HB 554-- Habersham County; airport authority; create and establish ................................................................................ 1647, 1651, 1684, 1688
HB 555-- Lawrenceville, City of; city manager position; establish ..... 1662, 1664, 1747, 1752, 1757, 1758, 2427
HB 557-- Monroe County; board of commissioners of roads and revenues; reconstitute ........................................................... 1648, 1651, 1747, 1752, 1757
HB 560-- Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission Act; enact......................................................... 2350, 2357, 2616, 2627
HB 561-- Dodge County; Board of Education officers receive compensation; provide..................................................................... 1662, 1664
HB 562-- Dodge County; commission appoint chief financial officer; authorize................................................................... 1662, 1665, 2386, 2394, 2407
HB 563-- Atlanta, City of; levy 1 percent excise tax............................ 2350, 2357, 2616, 2628

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HB 566-- Jefferson County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 1662, 1665, 1747, 1752, 1757
HB 569-- Charlton County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 1737, 1742, 2386, 2395, 2407
HB 570-- Charlton County; probate court judge serve as chief magistrate; provide ............................................................... 1737, 1742, 2616, 2628
HB 571-- McIntyre, Town of; incorporate; grant new charter ........................ 1676, 1680
HB 572-- Twiggs County; Board of Education member compensation; change provisions .................................................... 1676, 1681
HB 573-- Brooks County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 1677, 1681, 2242, 2247
HB 574-- Dalton Independent School System; Board of Education; provide ................................................................ 1677, 1681, 2242, 2247
HB 575-- Tunnell Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize................................................................................ 1677, 1682, 2242, 2248
HB 576-- Varnell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize................................................................................ 1677, 1682, 2242, 2248
HB 577-- Whitfield County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize................................................................................ 2231, 2238, 3255, 3263
HB 579-- Norcross, City of; corporate limits; change .......................... 2350, 2357, 3255, 3263
HB 580-- Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; create.......................................................................... 1678, 1682
HB 581-- Forsyth County Civil Services System; chief deputy clerk; exempt......................................................................... 1678, 1682, 2242, 2248
HB 582-- Parrott, Town of; provide new charter.................................. 1678, 1683, 2242, 2249
HB 583-- Lavonia, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide exemption ................................................ 1737, 1743, 2616, 2630
HB 584-- Hartwell, City of; appointment of committee members; change process ...................................................................... 1678, 1683, 2242, 2249

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3815

HB 585-- Rockdale County; Probate Court judge; change compensation ........................................................................ 1679, 1683, 2386, 2395, 2407
HB 586-- Rockdale County; chief magistrate; provide election...................... 2350, 2358
HB 587-- Snellville, City of; levy an excise tax ................................... 2231, 2238, 2616, 2628
HB 588-- Hall County; community improvement districts; change provisions.............................................................................. 1737, 1743, 2386, 2395, 2400, 2407, 3260
HB 589-- City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority; create ..................................................................................... 1738, 1743, 2616, 2628
HB 590-- Woodstock, City of; annex certain territory; change city limits ..................................................................................... 1738, 1743, 2616, 2629
HB 591-- Waycross, City of; citizens right to address city commissioners; provide ........................................................ 2231, 2238, 3476, 3477
HB 592-- Gwinnett County; public dissemination for professional services; repeal provisions .................................................... 1738, 1744, 2386, 2396, 2407
HB 598-- Jeff Davis County; board of commissioners meetings schedule; modify provisions ................................................. 2232, 2239, 2616, 2629
HB 599-- Cook County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections ................................................................................ 2351, 2358, 3255, 3263
HB 600-- Candler County; compensation of solicitor; change provisions.............................................................................. 2232, 2239, 2616, 2629
HB 602-- Bacon County; board of elections and registration; change composition .............................................................. 2232, 2239, 2616, 2629
HB 604-- Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact......................................................................... 2233, 2239
HB 607-- DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act; reflect taxes separately; authorize......................................... 2233, 2240, 3255, 3264
HB 608-- Cobb County State Court; charge technology fee; authorize........................................................................................... 2351, 2358

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HB 610-- Emanuel County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections ................................................................................ 2351, 2358, 3255, 3264
HB 611-- Stone Mountain, City of; city council members; provide elections ................................................................................ 2351, 2359, 3255, 3264
HB 612-- City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; create ...... 2351, 2359, 3255, 3265
HB 613-- Kingsland, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize................................................................................ 2352, 2359, 3255, 3265
HB 614-- Polk County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption ........................................................................... 2352, 2359
HB 615-- Polk County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption ........................................................................... 2352, 2360
HB 616-- Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption ........................................................................... 2352, 2360
HB 617-- Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption ........................................................................... 2353, 2360
HB 618-- Holly Springs, City of; corporate city limits; change ........... 2353, 2360, 3255, 3265
HB 619-- Dalton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ..... 2353, 2361, 2616, 2630
HB 622-- Poulan, City of; mayor and councilmembers; change terms of office....................................................................... 2426, 2615, 3255, 3265
HB 623-- Buford, City of; levy an excise tax ....................................... 2426, 2615, 3255, 3266
HB 628-- Coolidge, City of; time of municipal elections; change provisions......................................................................................... 2426, 2615
HB 629-- Hall County Family Connection Network Act; enact .......... 2426, 2615, 3255, 3266
HB 631-- Byron, City of; corporate city limits; change ....................... 2427, 2616, 3255, 3266
HB 638-- Randolph County; board of elections and registration; create ................................................................................................ 3259, 3261

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3817

HR 14-- House convened; notify Senate ....................................................................... 4
HR 17-- Joint session; inauguration of the Governor and Constitutional Officers............................................................................. 39, 43
HR 18-- Joint session; message from Governor .................................................... 39, 50
HR 19-- Joint session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court .......................................................................................... 40, 51, 54, 191
HR 24-- Adjournment; relative to................................................................................ 48
HR 56-- Adjournment; relative to............................................................ 86, 92, 95, 117
HR 71-- Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property; authorize conveyance ............................................ 1351, 1358, 1652, 1668, 2638, 3251, 3275
HR 95-- Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize............. 741, 746, 1652, 1668, 1690, 1698, 3336
HR 385-- Adjournment; relative to...................................................... 274, 696, 697, 828
HR 489-- Professional Learning Rules Task Force; establish ................................... 3571
HR 493-- Adjournment; relative to......................................................... 833, 1077, 1142, 1218, 1343, 1620
HR 507-- State highway system; dedicate certain portions .................. 1489, 1535, 2387, 2638, 3251, 3309, 3310, 3477
HR 641-- Adjournment; relative to........................................................ 1642, 1644, 1660
HR 791-- Adjournment; relative to.................................................................. 2343, 2348

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PART III ALPHABETIC INDEX
A
ABANDONMENT, MOTOR VEHICLES Motor Vehicles; abandoned; change definition; set fee for filing affidavit; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 114
AD VALOREM TAX (ALSO SEE TAXATION AND REVENUE) Ad Valorem Tax; forest land conservation use property; revise certain provisions..................................................................................................................HB 95 Ad Valorem Tax; freeport exemptions; revise and change certain provisions..................................................................................................................HB 48 Ad Valorem Tax; prohibit local government from increasing millage rates the same day as other local government which affect all/portion of same properties subject to increase. ........................................................................... SB 1 Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 169 Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 171 Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise provisions; ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments...............................................SB 234 Macon, City of; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 170
ADAIRSVILLE, CITY OF Adairsville, City of; provide new charter ................................................................HB 498
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment; relative to............................................................................................. SR 9 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................SR 102 Adjournment; relative to .........................................................................................SR 544 Adjournment; relative to ..........................................................................................HR 24 Adjournment; relative to ..........................................................................................HR 56 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 385 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 493 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 641 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 791 Adjournment; relative to............................................................................................. SR 6

INDEX

3819

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures ...................................................SB 185 Education; exempt day-care centers/child care learning centers operated as part of local church ministry or nonprofit religious school from certain licensing and regulation...........................................................................................SB 152 Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection, purging, modifying, or supplemental criminal records; provisions ..............................................................SB 118 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; provide for phase-in period; authorize Governor to remove members....................................................................................................... SB 79 Mental Health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 343 State Government; impose a moratorium on rule making; regard to implementation of federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act .................. SB 23 Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional ...................................................................................................... SB 157
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Administrative Services; specified preference; qualified business enterprises; disabled veterans; certain types of state contracts ................................ SB 77 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214 State Purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards; correct oversight .....................................................................................................HB 290 Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 218
ADOPTION Adoption; allow court to consider living arrangements; prospective adoptive single parent; petition for adoption...........................................................SB 247 Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child; recommend placement; definitions................................................................SB 172
AGRICULTURE Agriculture; state promote sustainable agriculture; provide ..................................HB 225 Building Codes; certain farm buildings or structures; provide exemption..............HB 223 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; change certain provisions ..................................................HB 125

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Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142
AIR POLLUTION Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade system; permit Governor to delay implementation; comprehensive assessment .................................................... SB 9
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Alcoholic Beverages; authorize wine tastings; certain conditions ..........................SB 222 Alcoholic Beverages; businesses where beverages are consumed/repeated incidents of violent conduct; impose penalties......................................................... SB 45 Alcoholic Beverages; if approved by referendum; each county may authorize package sales by a retailer on Sundays..................................................... SB 10 Alcoholic Beverages; prohibit sales within a certain distance of a church building ....................................................................................................................SB 124 Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses .....................................................................................................................SB 150 Distilled Spirits; provide for issuance of a manufacturer's/distiller's license to a fruit grower; certain circumstances ......................................................SB 114 Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits........................................................................................................................SB 121
ALCOHOLISM, DRUG DEPENDENCY OR ABUSE Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits....................................... SB 236 Mental Health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 343
ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculations of gross income for determination of child support obligations ................................. SB 115 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 Military Parents Rights Act; provide protection in child custody disputes to members of the armed forces ..............................................................................SB 112
AMERICUS, CITY OF Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority; change membership ......................... SB 56
ANIMALS Deer Farming; provide for regulation of alternative livestock farming; authorize/regulate private harvest-hunt preserves ...................................................SB 188

INDEX

3821

Wildlife Control Permits; provisions...................................................................... SB 206 Wildlife Control Permits; release trapped feral hog into unfenced area; prohibit.....................................................................................................................HB 485
APPEAL AND ERROR Appeal and Error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees; appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .........................................................HB 41 Appellate Practice; provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; provisions..........................................................SB 139 Criminal Cases; state has right of direct appeal; authorize ....................................HB 390 Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80
APPEALS, COURT OF: CERTIORARI AND APPEALS TO Appeal and Error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees; appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .........................................................HB 41 Appellate Practice; provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; provisions..........................................................SB 139 Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define certain terms ......................................................................................................................... SB 57
APPLING COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
APPROPRIATIONS AND FISCAL AFFAIRS General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 ................HB 78 Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 ..........................................................................................................................HB 77
ARLINGTON, CITY OF Arlington, City of; mayor and city manager; provide .............................................HB 244
ARTS Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions.................................................................................................................HB 264
ATHLETIC TRAINERS Personal Fitness Trainers; provide licensure; definitions; establish Georgia Board of Fitness Trainers...........................................................................SB 204
ATLANTA, CITY OF Atlanta, City of; levy 1 percent excise tax...............................................................HB 563

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ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................SB 181
AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS, DEPARTMENT OF State Accounting Officer; contract with a third party to audit state contracts; annual report............................................................................................... SB 8
AUGUSTA, CITY OF Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority; modify provisions; provide terms and appointment of members ...........................................................SB 276 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
AUTHORITIES; LOCAL; CONDUCT OF MEMBERS Local Government; clarify development authorities are authorized to conduct redevelopment............................................................................................SB 257
AVIATION Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties...............................................................HB 414 Sales and Use Tax Exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts, and equipment; extend time period ................................................................................HB 234
B
BACON COUNTY Bacon County; board of elections and registration; change composition ...............HB 602
BAIL; BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112
BALDWIN COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
BANKING AND FINANCE Financial Institutions; provide for definitions .........................................................HB 239 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Sound Money In Banking Act; require any bank serving as a depository; offer/accept gold/silver coin for deposit ................................................................. SB 116

INDEX

3823

BARROW COUNTY Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; create ..........................HB 580 Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103
BELL, EVIE; introduced; led the pledge...............................................................P. age 109
BIBB COUNTY Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 169 Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 171 Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for the restructuring of the governments .............................................................................SB 274 Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide appointment of certain members; period of service ................................................SB 279 Macon-Bibb, Georgia; provide unified government ................................................HB 98 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
BICYCLES Bicycles; safety; change provisions........................................................................HB 101
BISHOP, CONGRESSMAN SANFORD; addressed the Senate ........................P...age 255
BLANK, ARTHUR; addressed the Senate ..........................................................P...a.g. e 1693
BLUE KEY HONOR SOCIETY; recognized......................................................P...age 106
BOATS, MARINE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES; REGISTRATION, OPERATION, AND SALE OF WATERCRAFT
Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits........................................................................................................................SB 121 Watercraft Operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide....................HB 315
BRANTLEY COUNTY Brantley County; board of education; provide for nonpartisan elections for such members.................................................................................................... SB 195

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INDEX

BRASELTON, TOWN OF Braselton, Town of; initial terms of office for board members; correct .................HB 481
BREMEN, CITY OF Carroll County; sales tax for education; provide method of distribution................HB 104
BROOKS COUNTY Brooks County; board of elections and registration; create ...................................HB 573
BRUNSWICK, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
BUFORD, CITY OF Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue....................HB 442 Buford, City of; levy an excise tax ..........................................................................HB 623
BUILDINGS AND HOUSING Building Codes; certain farm buildings or structures; provide exemption..............HB 223 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142
BULLOCH COUNTY Bulloch County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize......................................HB 483
BURKE COUNTY Burke County; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms .........................HB 358 Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. Memorial Highway; dedicate ........................................ SR 432 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507 Waynesboro, City of; provide new charter..............................................................HB 122
BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAXES Pawnbrokers; provide limitations regarding certain fees/taxes for pawnbroker transactions ..........................................................................................SB 233 Public Accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional levies; authorize ..................................................................................................................HB 382 Taxation; provide sales/use taxes shall not apply to amounts paid by transients to travel agents/intermediaries ................................................................SB 244

INDEX

3825

BUTTS COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103
BYRON, CITY OF Byron, City of; corporate city limits; change ..........................................................HB 631

C
CALHOUN COUNTY Arlington, City of; mayor and city manager; provide .............................................HB 244 Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact ....................HB 604 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
CANDLER COUNTY Candler County; compensation of solicitor; change provisions..............................HB 600
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; authorized to order not to resuscitate; clarify.......................................................................................................................HB 275
CARROLL COUNTY Carroll County; sales tax for education; provide method of distribution................HB 104 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
CARROLLTON, CITY OF Carroll County; sales tax for education; provide method of distribution................HB 104
CELLULAR TELEPHONES 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 256
CEMETERIES AND BURIAL GROUNDS Joint Crematoria Study Committee; create..............................................................SR 104 Transportation Department; change multiple provisions .......................................HB 137
CERTIFIED CAPITAL COMPANY OR INSURANCE COMPANY Revenue and Tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise and add definitions ................................................................................................................HB 164

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CHAMBLISS, U.S. SENATOR SAXBY; addressed the Senate .........................P...age 146
CHAPLAINS OF THE DAY Allen, Reverend Todd W. ...................................................................................P...a.g. e 1625 Chaney, Mr. Darrell ............................................................................................P...a.ge 2243 Chant, Pastor James ............................................................................................P...a.ge 1686 Davis, Senator Hardie ............................................................................ Pages 1, 50, 1748 Dilliard, Dr. George ..............................................................................................P..age 124 Ferrell, Bishop Willie .............................................................................................P. age 90 Fowler, Minister Andy..........................................................................................P...age 113 Gibson, Reverend Marcus......................................................................................P..age 186 Hadden, Reverend Gary......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1089 Haynes, Reverend Dr. Richard B. . ......................................................................Page 146 Johnson, Mrs. Jannetta..........................................................................................P...age 732 Koehler, Pastor Shane...........................................................................................P...age 228 Lee, Reverend Dr. E. W........................................................................................P...age 847 Lee, Reverend Kerwin ........................................................................................P...a.g. e 1669 Lewis, Dr. Gary ..................................................................................................Page 1359 Ligon, Reverend William T., Sr. ..........................................................................P...age 246 Long, Sr. Pastor Mike .........................................................................................P...a.g. e 2617 Miller, Reverend Steve .......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1158 Mitchell, Dr. Michael..............................................................................................P. age 83 Myers, Dr. Jeff ......................................................................................................Page 168 Oglesby, Reverend Keith........................................................................................P. age 68 Oliver, Pastor Craig ............................................................................................P...a.ge 1229 Pledger, Reverend Kevin ......................................................................................P...age 281 Prater, Pastor Brad ................................................................................................Page 818 Rodgers, Pastor Michael .....................................................................................P...a.g. e 1201 Rogers, Pastor Jon.................................................................................................Page 748 Shumard, Reverend Dr. James............................................................................P...a.g. e 2388 Smiley, Dr. Tom ...................................................................................................Page 105 Stephens, Dr. Wiley ............................................................................................P...a.ge 1637 Summerow, Reverend Dr. Stephen ......................................................................Page 781 Tate, Pastor Benny..................................................................................................Page 99 Voorhees, Chaplain Paul.......................................................................................P...age 134 Waddy, Reverend Isaiah .......................................................................................P...age 206 Watson, Dr. Gil .......................................................................................................Page 76 Watson, Reverend Renfroe .................................................................................P...a.g. e 1654 White, Reverend Dan............................................................................................P...age 110 Williams, Senator Tommie .................................................................................P...a.g. e 3256 Woodruff, Reverend Moses..................................................................................P...age 707

INDEX

3827

CHARLTON COUNTY Charlton County; board of elections and registration; create .................................HB 569 Charlton County; probate court judge serve as chief magistrate; provide ..............HB 570
CHATHAM COUNTY Chatham County; governing authority; provide that no chairman may succeed himself/herself in office more than three times .......................................... SB 91 Chatham County; remove term limitations on the office of chairperson ................SB 148 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95 Savannah, City of; term of office of board of education president; revise provisions.................................................................................................................HB 539 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
CHATSWORTH, CITY OF Chatsworth, City of; annexation of certain territory; provide ................................HB 313
CHEROKEE COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103
CHICKAMAUGA, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
CHILD ABUSE Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214
CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACT; CARE AND PROTECTION PROGRAMS Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards ........................................................ SB 39 Medicaid/PeachCare; convert program funds to premium assistance to allow low-income families to participate in private sector health insurance plans........................................................................................................ SB 215 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94
CHIROPRACTORS Chiropractors; provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services .............................................................................SB 135

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CIGAR AND CIGARETTE TAXES Taxes; provide any taxes imposed on cigars on/after 1/1/2012 shall be collected/paid through the use of stamps................................................................ SB 281
CIVIL PRACTICE American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; no court shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution...................... SB 51 Appellate Practice; provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; provisions..........................................................SB 139 Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs..............................................................................SB 193 Georgia Innocence Inquiry Commission; create; provide a purpose; define certain terms; membership and appointment................................................SB 290 Georgia Medicaid Access Act; establish; provide for filing of a proposed complaint of a medical malpractice claim against a medical assistance provider....................................................................................................................SB 149
CLARKE COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
CLAY COUNTY Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact ....................HB 604
CLERKS, SUPERIOR COURT Elections; clerks of superior court; provide for nonpartisan election....................... SB 73
COBB COUNTY Cobb County State Court; charge technology fee; authorize .................................HB 608 Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; terms of office of members of authority; change provisions....................................................................................SB 254 South Cobb Development Authority Act; change the name; provide membership; geographical area of operations .........................................................SB 266 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507 W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge; dedicate .....................................................SR 328 William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge; dedicate...........................................................SR 308
COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cobb County State Court; charge technology fee; authorize .................................HB 608
COFFEE COUNTY SGT Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; dedicate...................................................SR 380 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507

INDEX

3829

COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT MACHINES Coin Operated Amusement Machines; limit on number allowed at location; exception..................................................................................................HB 462 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19 Revenue and Tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise and add definitions ................................................................................................................HB 164
COLLEGE PARK, CITY OF City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority; create ......................................HB 459
COLQUITT COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS AND DESIGNATIONS (SEE HIGHWAYS)
COMMERCE AND TRADE Chief's Law; enact ....................................................................................................HB 40 Commerce; provide incandescent light bulbs manufactured in Georgia not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation...................... SB 61 Georgia Lemon Law; consumer; define term..........................................................HB 205 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19 Revenue Bonds; projects and the issuance by certain state authorities; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... SB 140 Taxes; provide any taxes imposed on cigars on/after 1/1/2012 shall be collected/paid through the use of stamps................................................................ SB 281 Trade Practices; clarify certain information; economic development project; conducted by private person shall not constitute public information ..............................................................................................................SB 159 Unfair Trade Practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide ..................................................................................................HB 423
COMMERCIAL CODE Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142
COMMISSIONS Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties ...........................SB 175

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Citizens' Redistricting Commission; provide legislative/congressional reapportionment; independent, nonpartisan commission instead of General Assembly................................................................................................... SR 263 Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions.................................................................................................................HB 264 Georgia Innocence Inquiry Commission; create; provide a purpose; define certain terms; membership and appointment................................................SB 290 Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; membership, terms, meetings and duties ...................... SB 17 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; adopt; provide for purpose/policy of said impact....................................................SB 219 Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; create......................................................................................................................... SR 68 State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula and funding; establish....................................................................................................HB 192
COMMITTEE ON ASSIGNMENTS ALBERS; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance & Labor; April 11 ......................P...a.g. e 2385 Appointments to Standing Committees ..................................................................Page 58 BALFOUR; appointed Ex-Officio to Health & Human Services; March 7.......P...a.g. e 1087 BALFOUR; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 3 .............................P...age 816 CARTER, B.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9.......................P...a.g. e 1157 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 1 ....................................Page 739 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9 ..................................Page 1157 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 10 ................................Page 1200 HILL, JACK; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 4..................................Page 845 JACKSON, L.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9.....................P...a.g. e 1157 LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 9....................P...a.g. e 1155 MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance & Labor; April 11 ......................P...a.g. e 2385 MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 9 ...............................P. age 1155 MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 10 .............................P...age 1197 MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 24 ....................................Page 1667 MURPHY; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation..............................................P..age 237 SHAFER; appointed Ex-Officio to Health & Human Services..............................P. age 95 TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 3 .................................Page 816 TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 10 .............................P...age 1197 UNTERMAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 24 ............................P...a.ge 1667
COMMITTEES 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; Joint Committee; create ...................................................................................................HB 265 Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36

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Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ....................SB 186 Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness...........................................................SB 223 Health Care Transformation; senate study committee; create.................................. SR 54 HOPE Scholarships; provide students receiving scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in research universities; Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee...........................................SB 131 Joint Committee on Water Supply; create ................................................................ SR 15 Joint Crematoria Study Committee; create..............................................................SR 104 Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create; membership, terms, duties; annual report ................................................................................................SB 141 Senate Erosion and Sediment Control Study Committee; create ............................SR 525 Senate On and Off Premise Signs Study Committee; create.................................. SR 638 Senate Residential and General Contractors Licensing Study Committee; create........................................................................................................................SR 393 Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee; create ....................................................... SR 28 Senate Study Committee on Advance Directives; create ......................................... SR 19 Senate Tenth Amendment Enforcement Study Committee; create .........................SR 122 State-Local Government Mandate Review; create joint study committee..............SR 265
COMMITTEES, SENATE STANDING ALBERS; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance & Labor; April 11 ......................P...a.g. e 2385 Appointments to Standing Committees ..................................................................Page 58 BALFOUR; appointed Ex-Officio to Health & Human Services; March 7.......P...a.g. e 1087 BALFOUR; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 3 .............................P...age 816 BUTTERWORTH; communication; authorized Senator Grant to Chair Higher Education; February 15 ............................................................................P...age 184 BUTTERWORTH; communication; authorized Senator Grant to Chair Higher Education; March 29 ..............................................................................P...a.g. e 1745 CARTER, B.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9.......................P...a.g. e 1157 CARTER, J.; Standing Committee Appointments ...................................................Page 9 COWSERT; authorized to Chair Judiciary meeting; February 9 .........................P...age 144 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 1 ....................................Page 739 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9 ..................................Page 1157 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 10 ................................Page 1200 GRANT; authorized to Chair Higher Education meeting; February 15...............P...age 184 GRANT; authorized to Chair Higher Education meeting; March 29.................P...a.g. e 1745 HAMRICK; communication; authorized Senator Cowsert to Chair Judiciary; February 9 ............................................................................................P...age 144 HILL, JACK; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 4..................................Page 845 JACKSON, L.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9.....................P...a.g. e 1157

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LIGON; authorized to Chair Education & Youth meeting; February 17 ..............P..age 216 LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 9....................P...a.g. e 1155 MILLAR; communication; authorized Senator Ligon to Chair Education & Youth; February 17...........................................................................................P...age 216 MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance & Labor; April 11 ......................P...a.g. e 2385 MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 9 ...............................P. age 1155 MILLER; Standing Committee Appointments.......................................................P. age 10 MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 24 ....................................Page 1667 MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 10 .............................P...age 1197 MURPHY; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation..............................................P..age 237 SHAFER; appointed Ex-Officio to Health & Human Services..............................P. age 95 TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 3 .................................Page 816 TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 10 .............................P...age 1197 UNTERMAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 24 ............................P...a.ge 1667 WILLIAMS; appointed Ex-Officio to Agriculture & Consumer Affairs...............P...a.g..e...10
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create; membership, terms, duties; annual report ................................................................................................SB 141 State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program..................................................................................................................... SB 86
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ad Valorem Tax; forest land conservation use property; revise certain provisions..................................................................................................................HB 95 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; change certain provisions ..................................................HB 125 Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade system; permit Governor to delay implementation; comprehensive assessment .................................................... SB 9 Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government; authorize ...................................................................................................................HB 90 Joint Committee on Water Supply; create ................................................................ SR 15 Natural Resources, Board of; compensation/reimbursement of members for expenses; provisions ..........................................................................................SB 259 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Public Authorities; provide certain powers; Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; video lottery terminals ..................................................................................................................SB 272 Revenue and Tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions........................................................................HB 346

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Solid Waste Management; cost reimbursement fees and surcharges; change certain provisions ........................................................................................HB 274 Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 218 Waste Management; permits for municipal solid waste landfill sites; significant ground-water recharge area; provisions ................................................SB 253 Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional ...................................................................................................... SB 157 Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; provisions................................... SB 110 Water Resources; cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution, order of director, request for hearing; provisions................................................................. SB 269 Water Resources; exempt water withdrawals from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin .............................................................................................SB 132 Water Resources; regulate interbasin transfers of water; provisions ......................SB 128 Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects.....................................................................................................................SB 122
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Citizens' Redistricting Commission; provide legislative/congressional reapportionment; independent, nonpartisan commission instead of General Assembly................................................................................................... SR 263 Counties; provide the re-creation of a existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval.................... SR 16 Counties; provide the re-creation of an existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval.................... SR 17 Counties; provide the re-creation of an existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval.................... SR 18 General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations................................................ SR 84 General Assembly; authorize to provide limitations by general law; amount of tuition; lottery funded scholarships; Technical College System of Georgia ................................................................................................................SR 345 Georgia High Risk Individual Reinsurance Pool; provide allocation of a percent of premium taxes collected to offset losses ................................................. SR 24 Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment................................... SR 55 Paramount Right to Life; without regard to age, race, sex, health, function or condition of dependency .....................................................................................SR 153 Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures ..................................................................... SR 20 Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; use of supplementary appropriations ............................................................................................................. SR 3

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Trauma Care; annually dedicate from license tag fees collected per each vehicle registered in this state; definition; procedures ............................................SR 140
CONTRACTS Attorney Fees; validity and enforcement; change provisions ..................................HB 64 Contracts; illegal or void; repeal certain code sections; change provisions.............HB 30 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; enact; redefine a certain term; clarify provisions................................................................................... SB 3 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; redefine a certain term; provisions ........................................................................................................ SB 27 Public Contracts; provide exception to the public works affidavit requirements ............................................................................................................SB 217 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES College and University Special District Act of 2011 ............................................... SB 53 Controlled Substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide.........................HB 199 Controlled Substances; authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; definitions; requirements ..........................................................................SB 180 Controlled Substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote automated medication systems; authorize use ..........................................................................HB 457 Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; "dangerous drug"; provisions.................................................................................................................. SB 93 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 State Government; prohibit policies by local governments that limit/restrict the enforcement of immigration laws; definitions..............................SB 104
COOK COUNTY Cook County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections .....................................HB 599
COOLIDGE, CITY OF Coolidge, City of; elections of the mayor and councilmembers .............................SB 267 Coolidge, City of; provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers ...................................................................................................... SB 264 Coolidge, City of; time of municipal elections; change provisions ........................HB 628
CORNELIA, CITY OF City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; create........................................HB 612

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CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies ................................................................................................................. SB 64 Corporations; property held by congregations/religious societies; revise provisions.................................................................................................................SB 280 Estates; provide for a tenancy in the entirety; exceptions ........................................ SB 28 Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits........................................................................................................................SB 121 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142
COSMETOLOGISTS Cosmetologists; examinations and applications for certificates of registration; change certain provisions ...................................................................HB 374
COUNTIES Code Enforcement Boards; code enforcement officers; change definition..............HB 93 Counties/Municipal Corporations; owner of property against which a notice of code of violation has been sent; fails to correct; subject to daily fine ...........................................................................................................................SB 262 Counties; provide the re-creation of a existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval.................... SR 16 Counties; provide the re-creation of an existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval.................... SR 17 Counties; provide the re-creation of an existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval.................... SR 18 Elections; add 1 percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the Commission; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 262 Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation ................SB 156 Local Government Authorities Registration Act; provide for immunity ................SB 221 Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects.....................................................................................................................SB 122
COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians .............................................SB 288

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COURTS American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; no court shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution...................... SB 51 Appeal and Error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees; appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .........................................................HB 41 Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; provide for definitions ................................................................................................................SB 164 Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs..............................................................................SB 193 Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies ................................................................................................................. SB 64 Corporations; property held by congregations/religious societies; revise provisions.................................................................................................................SB 280 Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs................ SB 50 Courts; clerks shall provide for the scanning and electronic retention of wills; create a registry of powers of attorney executed by elder persons................SB 260 Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards ........................................................ SB 39 Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders ........................................................................................... SB 52 Crime Stopper Award Funds; establish; provide awards for information leading to the detection/apprehension of criminal perpetrators ..............................SB 213 Elections; add 1 percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the Commission; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 262 Emanuel County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections ................................HB 610 Felony Acts; modify order for restrictive custody; clarify provisions ....................HB 373 Georgia Innocence Inquiry Commission; create; provide a purpose; define certain terms; membership and appointment................................................SB 290 Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; training for magistrates/senior magistrates; composition/responsibilities; provisions................ SB 47 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists...............................SB 191 Juvenile Court; exclusive jurisdiction of superior court; change provisions; certain offenses .....................................................................................SB 224 Juvenile Court; rehearing an order of associate juvenile court judge; delete provision.......................................................................................................HB 272 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Juvenile Proceedings; maintenance of forensic samples from abortions performed on children under 16 years of age ..........................................................SB 165 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127

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Magistrates; termination under certain circumstances; provide ..............................HB 149 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Retirement; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15; provide for conditions..............................................................................................SB 137 Rockdale County; chief magistrate; provide election .............................................HB 586 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94 Superior Court Clerks; real estate or personal property filing fees; extend sunset dates ..............................................................................................................HB 198 Superior Courts; increase penalties that can be imposed for contempt of court .........................................................................................................................SB 107 Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child .......................................................SB 210
CRIMES AND OFFENSES (CRIMINAL CODE) Alcoholic Beverages; businesses where beverages are consumed/repeated incidents of violent conduct; impose penalties......................................................... SB 45 Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................SB 181 Carrying Weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266 College and University Special District Act of 2011 ............................................... SB 53 Controlled Substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide.........................HB 199 Controlled Substances; authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; definitions; requirements ..........................................................................SB 180 Controlled Substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote automated medication systems; authorize use ..........................................................................HB 457 Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; "dangerous drug"; provisions.................................................................................................................. SB 93 Crime; criminal damage to property in the second degree; include security cameras...................................................................................................... SB 263 Crimes and Offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 200 Criminal Offenses; provide for new offense of transmitting a false report; penalties ...................................................................................................................SB 225 Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties; issuance and qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions .......................................................SB 102 Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency................................................................................................... SB 26

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Firearms; provide exemption from application of certain laws for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; exceptions ............................................... SB 98 Forfeiture Proceedings; interest of an innocent owner; change certain provisions.................................................................................................................SB 230 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; enact; redefine a certain term; clarify provisions................................................................................... SB 3 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists...............................SB 191 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal...................................................................................................................... SB 59 Motor Vehicles; driving under the influence; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment; penalties .............................................................. SB 44 Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems...................................................................................................................... SB 88 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact; regulate the performance of abortions.........................................................................................SB 209 Property; security deeds; foreclosures; transfer; Georgia Residential Mortgage Fraud and Foreclosure Fraud Act; provisions........................................ SB 123 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19 Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112 Residential Mortgage Fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition.............HB 237 Rules of the Road; change the inference for identifying driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices ................................................. SB 60 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94 Sexual Offender Registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit.....................................................................................................................HB 162 Sexual Offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide ...............................HB 503 State Government; prohibit policies by local governments that limit/restrict the enforcement of immigration laws; definitions..............................SB 104 Theft; definitions; provide for the offense of organized retail crime; penalties ...................................................................................................................SB 243

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Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child .......................................................SB 210 Watercraft Operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide....................HB 315 Weapons; removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers; clarify.......................................................................................................................HB 123
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Criminal Procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions ..................HB 421 Criminal Proceedings; provide for consideration of victim's impact statement; following a plea of insanity/mental incompetency ................................SB 256 Developmentally Disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles ......................HB 324 Drivers' Licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions ......................HB 91 Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances................................................................................................ SB 31 Georgia Innocence Inquiry Commission; create; provide a purpose; define certain terms; membership and appointment................................................SB 290 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of council; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 238 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted ..........................................................................................................SB 231 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40 Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112 Search Warrants; video conference; what portion of video maintained; clarify.......................................................................................................................HB 196 Searches with Warrants; issuance of search warrants by judicial officers; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 229 Sentence/Punishment; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances and parole; repeal certain provisions.................................................................................................................SB 228 Sexual Offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide ...............................HB 503

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CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS; DEFENSES Crimes and Offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 200

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DALTON, CITY OF Dalton Independent School System; Board of Education; provide.........................HB 574 Dalton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .......................................HB 619 Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission Act; enact .........................................................................................................................HB 560
DAWSONVILLE, CITY OF Dawsonville Airport Authority Act; enact ..............................................................HB 453
DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Garnishment Proceedings; extend the effective period of a continuing garnishment............................................................................................................... SB 11
DEKALB COUNTY DeKalb County; board of education; revise the composition; nonpartisan election.....................................................................................................................SB 226 DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics; definitions; prohibited practices................................................................................................... SB 84 DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act; reflect taxes separately; authorize ................................................................................................HB 607 Doraville, City of; tax levies and elections; change certain provisions ..................HB 335 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS Dentistry; provide waivers of certain continuing education requirements............... SB 24
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW Local Government; conduct of directors of local development authorities; modify provisions ................................................................................................... SB 258
DISABLED PERSONS Courts; clerks shall provide for the scanning and electronic retention of wills; create a registry of powers of attorney executed by elder persons................SB 260 Disabled Persons with Service Dog; schools, colleges, and universities; add provisions ...........................................................................................................HB 52

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DISEASES AND METABOLIC DISORDERS; HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS Education; exempt day-care centers/child care learning centers operated as part of local church ministry or nonprofit religious school from certain licensing and regulation...........................................................................................SB 152 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians .............................................SB 288
DISTILLED SPIRITS Distilled Spirits; provide for issuance of a manufacturer's/distiller's license to a fruit grower; certain circumstances ......................................................SB 114
DOCTORS OF THE DAY Allaire, Dr. Alisa.................................................................................................Page 1359 Allan, Dr. Kathy......................................................................................................Page 93 Antalis, Dr. John S..................................................................................... Pages 52, 1091 Cooper, Dr. Tom.................................................................................................Page 2635 Cox, Dr. Robert.....................................................................................................Page 106 Dalton, Dr. Despina D. .........................................................................................P...age 136 DeLoach, Dr. E. Daniel ......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1639 Dillmon, Dr. Melissa S. ........................................................................................P...age 213 Foulkes, Dr. Guy...................................................................................................Page 796 Galante, Dr. Angelo ................................................................................................Page 85 Gupta, Dr. Anuj ....................................................................................................Page 716 Gwynn, Dr. Matthews W.......................................................................................P..age 187 Hagues, Dr. Michael ............................................................................................P...age 110 Heath, Dr. Diane ....................................................................................................Page 69 Higgins, Dr. Robert.............................................................................................P...age 1343 Jacobs, Dr. Theresa ...............................................................................................P. age 847 Johnston, Dr. Janice W. ......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1686 Kaufmann, Dr. Robert ............................................................................................P. age 40 Lister, Dr. Debra B. ............................................................................................P...a.ge 1671 Martin, Dr. Alfred.................................................................................................Page 250 McCluskey, Dr. Leland.........................................................................................P...age 734 Meites, Dr. Elissa M. ............................................................................................P...age 126 Mitchell, Dr. Russell...............................................................................................P. age 99 Morgan, Dr. Mae T. ............................................................................................P...a.ge 2253 Muller, Dr. Steven A.................................................................................Pages 281, 1671 Munna, Dr. Rana.................................................................................................Page 1657 Musso, Dr. Carlo A.............................................................................................P...a.ge 1162 Owen, Dr. Marion ...............................................................................................P. age 2388 Parrish, Dr. Ramon O., Jr....................................................................................P...a.g. e 1758 Pickens, Dr. Frank ..................................................................................................Page 77 Rogers, Dr. John J.................................................................................................Page 116

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Saulsbury, Dr. Joseph, III ...................................................................................P...a.g. e 1626 Schmidt, Dr. Todd ................................................................................................Page 818 Silcox, Dr. Hal, III ................................................................................................Page 751 Tarlton, Dr. Rebecca S..........................................................................................P...age 170 Thomas, Dr. Don ................................................................................................Page 3267 Tsai, Dr. Stella ......................................................................................................Page 234 Watson, Dr. Matthew J. ......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1218
DODGE COUNTY Dodge County; Board of Education officers receive compensation; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 561 Dodge County; commission appoint chief financial officer; authorize...................HB 562
DOMESTIC RELATIONS Adoption; allow court to consider living arrangements; prospective adoptive single parent; petition for adoption...........................................................SB 247 Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child; recommend placement; definitions................................................................SB 172 Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; provide for definitions ................................................................................................................SB 164 Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculations of gross income for determination of child support obligations ................................. SB 115 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 Military Parents Rights Act; provide protection in child custody disputes to members of the armed forces ..............................................................................SB 112 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94
DORAVILLE, CITY OF Doraville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ..............................................................................................HB 545 Doraville, City of; office of mayor be part-time position; provide .........................HB 544 Doraville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize...................................HB 330 Doraville, City of; tax levies and elections; change certain provisions ..................HB 335
DOUGLASVILLE, CITY OF Douglasville, City of; levy an excise tax; authorize................................................HB 510
DRIVERS LICENSES (ALSO SEE MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) Driver Services; provision of radio frequency identification tags with drivers' licenses or identification cards....................................................................... SB 5 Drivers' Licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions ......................HB 91

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Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits....................................... SB 236 Drivers' Licenses; provide persons applying for Class M licenses shall complete a motorcycle safety training course .........................................................SB 275 Drivers' Licenses; repeal code section 40-5-38; diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder ..........................................................................................SB 212 Education; declarations of intent/attendance records for home study programs; submitted to Department of Education rather than local school superintendents ....................................................................................................... SB 227 Education; provide parent/guardian participation component in drug/alcohol course; person under 18 years of age .................................................SB 120 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal...................................................................................................................... SB 59 License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal.....................................................................................................................SB 138 Rules of the Road; change the inference for identifying driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices ................................................. SB 60 Rules of the Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define certain terms.............................................................................................................. SB 57 Scrap Vehicle Titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 269
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, DUI Watercraft Operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide....................HB 315
DUNWOODY, CITY OF Dunwoody, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ................................HB 195

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EARLY COUNTY Arlington, City of; mayor and city manager; provide .............................................HB 244
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions.................................................................................................................HB 264
EDUCATION Alcoholic Beverages; prohibit sales within a certain distance of a church building ....................................................................................................................SB 124

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Board of Education; no person shall serve as member unless he/she has completed some postsecondary education................................................................ SB 85 Board of Regents; provide multiyear lease agreements ..........................................SB 220 Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; meetings; change certain provisions ........................................................................................HB 130 Charter Schools; provide certain provisions relating to reprimand of teachers may not be waived pursuant to a charter ...................................................SB 207 DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics; definitions; prohibited practices................................................................................................... SB 84 Disabled Persons with Service Dog; schools, colleges, and universities; add provisions ...........................................................................................................HB 52 Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures ...................................................SB 185 Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees .................................................................................................... SB 38 Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools ..................... SB 34 Education; change ages of mandatory education ..................................................... SB 43 Education; dating violence; provide for a curriculum; require the adoption of a policy against dating violence ............................................................ SB 46 Education; declarations of intent/attendance records for home study programs; submitted to Department of Education rather than local school superintendents ....................................................................................................... SB 227 Education; exempt day-care centers/child care learning centers operated as part of local church ministry or nonprofit religious school from certain licensing and regulation...........................................................................................SB 152 Education; Georgia's Pre-K Program; change the funding source; provide for student enrollment counts for children ..............................................................SB 291 Education; partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; provide funding .........................SB 161 Education; professional development plans for personnel who have deficiencies; provide certain requirements and rights .............................................SB 153 Education; provide month for determining eligibility ages; participation in educational programs shall be December............................................................SB 241 Education; provide parent/guardian participation component in drug/alcohol course; person under 18 years of age .................................................SB 120 Education; provide students at Georgia Military College; eligible for HOPE grants ............................................................................................................SB 194 Education; public high schools shall provide students, parents, and guardians option; not releasing personal information to military recruiters ...........SB 255 Education; raise age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; provisions ................. SB 14 Education; raise age of mandatory education; adult literacy for purposes of conformity; revise provisions............................................................................... SB 49

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Education; rename to Georgia Educational Freedom Act; expand eligibility for the program; revise requirements relating to qualifications for scholarship .......................................................................................................... SB 87 Education; require students; one course containing online learning .......................SB 289 Education; revise the age of mandatory education; provide a waiver.....................SB 208 Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions ................................. SB 183 Education; service cancelable loan; State Veterinary Education Board; provisions..................................................................................................................HB 60 Education; student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and provisions; revise ..............................................................................................HB 325 Education; temporarily extend multiple provisions ................................................HB 172 Education; tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; revise certain definitions..........................................................................................SB 119 Education; unexcused absence notices made by United States mail; provide ......................................................................................................................HB 39 Educators; certification renewal; ethics; criminal background checks; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 285 Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties; issuance and qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions .......................................................SB 102 General Assembly; authorize to provide limitations by general law; amount of tuition; lottery funded scholarships; Technical College System of Georgia ................................................................................................................SR 345 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; change certain provisions ..................................................HB 125 Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions.........................................................SB 190 Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act; allow public school students living in attendance zone participate in extracurricular activities.............. SB 55 High School Students; expand career pathway options; provisions........................HB 186 HOPE; provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish amount awarded each year ...................................................................... SB 235 HOPE Program; comprehensive revisions; provide................................................HB 326 HOPE Scholarships; provide students receiving scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in research universities; Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee...........................................SB 131 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; adopt; provide for purpose/policy of said impact....................................................SB 219 Jessie's Law; enact ..................................................................................................HB 314 Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; provide for phase-in period; authorize Governor to remove members....................................................................................................... SB 79 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142

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Online Clearinghouse Act; enact .............................................................................HB 175 Parent Trigger Act; enact; petitions from parents for interventions for low-achieving schools .............................................................................................. SB 68 Professional Learning Rules Task Force; establish.................................................HR 489 Revenue Bonds; projects and the issuance by certain state authorities; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... SB 140 Special Needs Scholarship Program; waiver one requirement; provide .................HB 181 State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula and funding; establish....................................................................................................HB 192 State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program..................................................................................................................... SB 86 State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509 Student Health; school personnel administer auto-injectable epinephrine; authorize ..................................................................................................................HB 227 Teachers/School Personnel; provide requirements for reduction in force policies; sanctions ................................................................................................... SB 184 Teachers; expungement of records; revise provisions.............................................HB 173 Technical and Adult Education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name .............................................................................HB 49
EFFINGHAM COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103
ELECTIONS Alcoholic Beverages; if approved by referendum; each county may authorize package sales by a retailer on Sundays..................................................... SB 10 Cook County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections .....................................HB 599 Elections; add 1 percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the Commission; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 262 Elections; adjust dates for certain elections to be held 2012; dates for qualifying for elections ............................................................................................SB 109 Elections; certain 2012 elections and qualifying; adjust dates ................................HB 302 Elections; clerks of superior court; provide for nonpartisan election....................... SB 73 Elections; county commissioners; nonpartisan election; qualifying ........................ SB 75 Elections; definitions; cover all disabilities in providing assistance in voting .......................................................................................................................SB 198 Elections; district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs; provide for nonpartisan election; qualifying ............................................................................... SB 69 Elections; district attorneys; provide for nonpartisan election ................................. SB 72 Elections; identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; provide certain requirements.................................................................. SB 163

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3847

Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations....................................HB 92 Elections; nonpartisan election; change date...........................................................HB 158 Elections; poll officers; provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program....................................................................................................................SB 101 Elections; provide for oaths of election superintendents/supervisors and designees of board of election .................................................................................. SB 82 Elections; provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; advance voting................................................................................... SB 92 Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public Service Commission; political campaigns contributions......................................................SB 160 Elections; revise disclosure requirements for lobbyists ..........................................SB 285 Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions ................................HB 143 Elections; sheriffs; provide for nonpartisan elections; qualifying............................ SB 74 Elections; solicitors-general; provide for nonpartisan election ................................ SB 71 Elections; tax receivers, collectors, and commissioners; nonpartisan election...................................................................................................................... SB 70 Emanuel County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections ................................HB 610 Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; lobbyists; provisions .......................................................................................HB 232 Ethics; limit the amount of funds; transferred from one candidate's campaign account to certain other accounts ............................................................SB 248 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists...............................SB 191 Presidential Preference Primary; date and publishing of candidates list; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 454 Union County; chief magistrate elections; nonpartisan basis; provide ...................HB 193 Union County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections; provide.......................HB 194
ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public Service Commission; political campaigns contributions......................................................SB 160
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, PLUMBERS, CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS, LOW-VOLTAGE CONTRACTORS, AND UTILITY CONTRACTORS
Contractors; State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; change certain duties...........................................................................SB 106
ELLINGTON, JUDGE JOHN; administered Oath of Office.........................P..a..g..e.s 42, 52
EMANUEL COUNTY Emanuel County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections ................................HB 610

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT Emergency Powers; challenge of quarantine or vaccination order; revise courts; provisions....................................................................................................HB 339
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Emergency Medical Services; authorize Department of Community Health require fingerprinting/criminal background of applicants; licensure ................................................................................................................... SB 76 Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and patients; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 307
EMERSON, CITY OF Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ..............................................................................................HB 218 Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ..............................................................................................HB 219 Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ..............................................................................................HB 220 Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ..............................................................................................HB 221
EMINENT DOMAIN Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142
EMPLOYMENT Education; professional development plans for personnel who have deficiencies; provide certain requirements and rights .............................................SB 153
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Employment Security; any such benefit shall be reduced by a benefit received from a public retirement system................................................................SB 167 Employment Security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions ...........HB 292 Employment Security; provide that benefits shall not be paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally ............................................................... SB 65 State-wide Reserve Ratio; extend suspension of adjustments; provide for increase in the overall rate .......................................................................................SB 151 Unemployment; eligibility requirements for extended benefits; change certain provisions....................................................................................................HB 500
ENERGY Revenue and Tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions........................................................................HB 346

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ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY Water Resources; cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution, order of director, request for hearing; provisions................................................................. SB 269 Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects.....................................................................................................................SB 122
ESTATES Estates; provide for a tenancy in the entirety; exceptions ........................................ SB 28
ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT Elections; identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; provide certain requirements.................................................................. SB 163 Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public Service Commission; political campaigns contributions......................................................SB 160 Elections; revise disclosure requirements for lobbyists ..........................................SB 285 Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions ................................HB 143 Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; lobbyists; provisions .......................................................................................HB 232 Ethics; limit the amount of funds; transferred from one candidate's campaign account to certain other accounts ............................................................SB 248
ETON, CITY OF Eton, City of; provide for annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city...............................................................................................SB 270
EVIDENCE Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances................................................................................................ SB 31 Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide definitions .................................................................................................................HB 24 Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80 Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact.......................................HB 46
EWING, ROBERT F.; elected Secretary of the Senate...........................................Page 36

F
FAYETTE COUNTY Fayette County; qualifications and salary of magistrate court judges; modify......................................................................................................................HB 482

3850

INDEX

FAYETTEVILLE, CITY OF Fayetteville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ................................HB 495
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Presidential Preference Primary; date and publishing of candidates list; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 454 Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112 Revenue and Tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms ...................................................................................................HB 168
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Financial Institutions; provide for definitions .........................................................HB 239
FINES AND FORFEITURES Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs................ SB 50 Crime Stopper Award Funds; establish; provide awards for information leading to the detection/apprehension of criminal perpetrators ..............................SB 213 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214
FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ....................SB 186 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178
FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Controlled Substances; authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; definitions; requirements ..........................................................................SB 180 Controlled Substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote automated medication systems; authorize use ..........................................................................HB 457 Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Education; exempt day-care centers/child care learning centers operated as part of local church ministry or nonprofit religious school from certain licensing and regulation...........................................................................................SB 152 Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ....................SB 186 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Levy/Sale of Property; increase the amount of certain exemptions ........................SB 117

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Nurse or Physician Assistant; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 303 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Pharmacists; electronic data prescription drug order; provide certain requirements for any electronic transmission mechanism...................................... SB 111 Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for the practice of pharmacy................................................................................................................... SB 81 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians .............................................SB 288
FORGERY AND FRAUDULENT PRACTICES Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19
FORSYTH COUNTY Forsyth County Civil Services System; chief deputy clerk; exempt .......................HB 581
FORT OGLETHORPE, CITY OF Roy Parrish Parkway; dedicate................................................................................SR 386
FULLER, JUDGE C. ANDREW; administered Oath of Office..............................Page 8
FULTON COUNTY Fulton County; additional power of each district and boards; provide ...................HB 549 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95 Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103

G
GAINESVILLE, CITY OF Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue....................HB 442
GAME AND FISH Hunting; baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; regulate; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 277 Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits........................................................................................................................SB 121

3852

INDEX

Wildlife Control Permits; provisions...................................................................... SB 206 Wildlife Control Permits; release trapped feral hog into unfenced area; prohibit.....................................................................................................................HB 485
GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS Garnishment Proceedings; extend the effective period of a continuing garnishment............................................................................................................... SB 11
GAS, GASOLINE, AND GAS SERVICES Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act; universal service fund; provisions; provide for creation/maintenance from the proceeds of the sale/lease of certain facilities .............................................................................SB 108
GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; Joint Committee; create ...................................................................................................HB 265 Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 24 Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 56 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 385 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 493 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 641 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 791 Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties ...........................SB 175 Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; lobbyists; provisions .......................................................................................HB 232 General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 ................HB 78 General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations................................................ SR 84 General Assembly; convened; notify Governor ......................................................... SR 8 House Convened; notify Senate ...............................................................................HR 14 Joint Session; inauguration of the Governor and Constitutional Officers................HR 17 Joint Session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court .................................HR 19 Joint Session; message from Governor ....................................................................HR 18 Retirement Bills; define a certain term...................................................................HB 293 Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives................................................... SR 4 Senate Officials; Employees and Committees............................................................ SR 5 Senate Rules; adopt..................................................................................................... SR 2 Senate Rules; amend................................................................................................SR 526 Senate Rules; amend................................................................................................SR 498 State; no private property shall be alienated to any other state; exercise of state sovereignty/jurisdiction without consent of General Assembly ...................... SB 62 State-Local Government Mandate Review; create joint study committee..............SR 265

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3853

Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 ..........................................................................................................................HB 77
GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise definitions; require certain safety standards; Georgia Boxing Association................................. SB 78
GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (GBI) Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide conditions; convicted person may request criminal records be expunged; procedures; fee.................................. SB 144 Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection, purging, modifying, or supplemental criminal records; provisions ..............................................................SB 118 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105
GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY ACT Revenue Bonds; projects and the issuance by certain state authorities; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... SB 140 Technical and Adult Education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name .............................................................................HB 49
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER Revenue Bonds; projects and the issuance by certain state authorities; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... SB 140
GILMER COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
GORDON COUNTY Gordon County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact ...........................................HB 484 Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
GOVERNOR Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide ...............................................................HB 33 Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness...........................................................SB 223

3854

INDEX

Georgia Government Accountability Act; Legislative Sunset Advisory Subcommittee; authorize subcommittee to review; state agencies ............................ SB 2 Governor; authorized/directed to apply for a federal waiver; medical loss ratio requirements in Georgia ................................................................................... SB 22 Joint Session; inauguration of the Governor and Constitutional Officers................HR 17 Joint Session; message from Governor ....................................................................HR 18 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19 Scrap Vehicle Titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 269 State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program..................................................................................................................... SB 86 Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 218 Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting Act; application to the budget process; analysis of departmental/program objectives ........................... SB 33 Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation ................SB 156
GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL Addressed the Senate ..........................................................................................P...a.g. e 3491 Appointments; boards and commissions; confirmation .....................................P...a.g. e 2652 Appointments; boards and commissions; favorable report ................................Page 2616 Appointments; boards and commissions; received ............................................P...a.g. e 2361 Appointments; boards and commissions; Secretary of the Senate transmit confirmation........................................................................................................P...a.g. e 3730 Communication; appointed Administration Floor Leaders ....................................Page 31 General Assembly; Joint Session; Inaugural address ..............................................Page 43 General Assembly; Joint Session; State of the State address .................................Page 54
GOVERNOR SONNY PERDUE Veto Letters 2010.................................................................................................Page 11 Veto HB 948 line item .........................................................................................P. age 20 Veto Override 2010 SB 1, Act 20 ........................................................................Page 93
GOVERNORS' COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions................................................................................................HB 226
GOVERNORS' EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COUNCIL High School Students; expand career pathway options; provisions........................HB 186

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3855

Unemployment; eligibility requirements for extended benefits; change certain provisions....................................................................................................HB 500
GRADY COUNTY Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property; authorize conveyance ...............................................................................................................HR 71
GRAVES, CONGRESSMAN TOM; addressed the Senate.................................Page 288
GRAYSON, CITY OF Grayson, City of; provide new charter ...................................................................HB 207
GREENE COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
GREENVILLE, CITY OF Greenville, City of; provide new charter ................................................................HB 511
GUARDIAN AND WARD Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment ...........................................................................................................SB 134 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142
GWINNETT COUNTY Forrest Laughlin Adair II Memorial Bridge; dedicate ............................................SR 165 Gwinnett County; public dissemination for professional services; repeal provisions.................................................................................................................HB 592 Gwinnett County; solicitor-general; revise certain provisions ................................HB 543 Peachtree Corners, City of; provide new charter.....................................................HB 396 Property; conveyance of real property located in Gwinnett County .......................SR 114 Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507

H
HABEAS CORPUS Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs..............................................................................SB 193

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INDEX

HABERSHAM COUNTY Habersham County; airport authority; create and establish ...................................HB 554 Habersham County; board of elections and registration; create..............................HB 553
HAHIRA, CITY OF Hahira, City of; councilmembers reside in district; provide ..................................HB 466
HALL COUNTY Hall County Family Connection Network Act; enact .............................................HB 629 Hall County; community improvement districts; change provisions ......................HB 588 Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue....................HB 442
HANCOCK COUNTY Hancock County; create board of elections and registration; powers and duties; definitions; composition...............................................................................SB 173
HANDICAPPED PERSONS Courts; clerks shall provide for the scanning and electronic retention of wills; create a registry of powers of attorney executed by elder persons................SB 260 Disabled Persons with Service Dog; schools, colleges, and universities; add provisions ...........................................................................................................HB 52 Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions................................................................................................HB 226 Handicapped Persons; motorized wheelchair/scooter operated on public ways after dark shall be equipped with reflectors ...................................................SB 238
HARALSON COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
HARTWELL, CITY OF Hartwell, City of; appointment of committee members; change process ...............HB 584
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; TRANSPORTATION OF Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112
HEALTH Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; authorized to order not to resuscitate; clarify.......................................................................................................................HB 275 Education; exempt day-care centers/child care learning centers operated as part of local church ministry or nonprofit religious school from certain licensing and regulation...........................................................................................SB 152

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3857

Emergency Medical Services; authorize Department of Community Health require fingerprinting/criminal background of applicants; licensure ................................................................................................................... SB 76 Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63 Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and patients; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 307 Health; pertussis disease information to parents of newborns; provide ..................HB 249 Health Care Compact; adopt....................................................................................HB 461 Health Care Compact; adopt....................................................................................SB 177 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment................................... SR 55 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214 Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers/facilities .................................................................................................. SB 166 Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges; provide limitations ................................................................................................................HB 197 Lead Poisoning Prevention; provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations .................................................................... SB 211 License Plates; provide special license plate supporting certain prostate cancer related programs...........................................................................................SB 261 Mental Health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 343 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact; regulate the performance of abortions.........................................................................................SB 209 Paramount Right to Life; without regard to age, race, sex, health, function or condition of dependency .....................................................................................SR 153 Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include......................................................................................................................HB 147 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians .............................................SB 288 Private Home Care Providers; revise definition; exclude from the definition contractual arrangements with independent contractors.........................SB 196 Sales and Use Taxation; certain health care services; provide................................HB 117 State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program..................................................................................................................... SB 86 State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509 Student Health; school personnel administer auto-injectable epinephrine; authorize ..................................................................................................................HB 227

3858

INDEX

Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child .......................................................SB 210
HEALTH CARE PLANS Health Coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 107 Health Insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved in other states; authorize ........................................................................................................HB 47 Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact .............................................HB 167 Insurance; health care sharing ministry not considered insurance company; provisions................................................................................................HB 248 Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact .................................................................HB 189
HEALTH PLANNING; CERTIFICATE OF NEED Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers/facilities .................................................................................................. SB 166 State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program..................................................................................................................... SB 86
HEARD COUNTY Heard County Water Authority; compensation of members; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 444
HENRY COUNTY Henry County; board of commissioners; terms of office; change method of filling vacancies.................................................................................................. SB 201 Henry County; office of judge of the Probate Court; nonpartisan elections ...........SB 200 Henry County Governmental Services Authority; add airport facilities with the definition of the term "authority"; modify powers .................................. SB 202
HIAWASSEE, CITY OF Hiawassee, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide exemption ................................................................................................................HB 393
HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES Charlie Will Stapleton Bridge; Webster County; dedicate....................................... SR 26 Connor Lenning Memorial Highway; dedicate .......................................................SR 474 Elton C. Snow Intersection; dedicate ..................................................................... SR 471 Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell Memorial Highway; dedicate ........................SR 385 Forrest Laughlin Adair II Memorial Bridge; dedicate ............................................SR 165 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; enact; redefine a certain term; clarify provisions................................................................................... SB 3

INDEX

3859

Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; redefine a certain term; provisions ........................................................................................................ SB 27 Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. Memorial Highway; dedicate ........................................ SR 432 Kermit Yates Memorial Highway; dedicate ............................................................SR 433 Local Government; clarify authority of counties/municipalities corporations to enter into such contracts; guaranteed energy savings performance contracts..............................................................................................SB 182 Local Government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority.............................................................SB 113 Luther Story Bridge; Marion County; dedicate.......................................................SR 116 Mass Transportation; remove the suspension period; use of proceeds from sales/use tax by a public transit system ..........................................................SB 232 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Public Roads; requirements for permits for extra weight/dimensions for loads on vehicles; provide for changes; multitrip permits........................................ SB 54 Public Roads; weights of vehicles and loads; allow a variance for certain vehicles ....................................................................................................................SB 146 Roy Parrish Parkway; dedicate................................................................................SR 386 Scenic Hometown Highway; dedicate.................................................................... SR 398 SGT Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; dedicate...................................................SR 380 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507 State Highway System; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 179 State Road/Tollway Authority; provide toll extensions must be approved by General Assembly................................................................................................ SB 97 Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate .........................................................SR 343 Transportation Department; change multiple provisions .......................................HB 137 W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge; dedicate .....................................................SR 328 William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge; dedicate...........................................................SR 308
HILTONIA, TOWN OF Hiltonia, Town of; provide new charter .................................................................HB 496
HOLLY SPRINGS, CITY OF Holly Springs, City of; corporate city limits; change..............................................HB 618
HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers/facilities .................................................................................................. SB 166

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INDEX

Mental Health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 343 Private Home Care Providers; revise definition; exclude from the definition contractual arrangements with independent contractors.........................SB 196
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 24 Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 56 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 385 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 493 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 641 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................HR 791 House Convened; notify Senate ...............................................................................HR 14
HOUSTON COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103
HOWARD, PIERRE; adjourned the Senate .........................................................P...age 191
HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214
HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF; INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child; recommend placement; definitions................................................................SB 172
HUNSTEIN, CHIEF JUSTICE CAROL W. Administered Oath of Office ....................................................................................Page 6 State of Judiciary address ......................................................................................P..age 191

I
INCOME TAX Education; student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and provisions; revise ..............................................................................................HB 325 Income Tax Payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 133

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3861

Levy/Sale of Property; increase the amount of certain exemptions ........................SB 117 Revenue and Tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms ...................................................................................................HB 168 Revenue and Tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions........................................................................HB 346 Sales and Use Taxation; certain health care services; provide................................HB 117 State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509
INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Indemnification Payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law.........................................................HB 156 Jarrett Little Act; indemnification payment shall be made to parents and siblings of such person; if person does not have unremarried spouse/dependents .................................................................................................. SB 155 Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act or Jarrett Little Act; indemnification for the death/disability of state highway employee; provisions..................................... SB 58
INDIGENT AND ELDERLY PATIENTS License Plates; provide special license plate supporting certain prostate cancer related programs...........................................................................................SB 261 Sales and Use Taxation; certain health care services; provide................................HB 117
INDIGENT DEFENSE ACT Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of council; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 238
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Transportation Department; change multiple provisions .......................................HB 137
INSURANCE Federal Abortion-Mandate Opt-Out Act; opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans......................................................... SB 4 Federal Abortion-Mandate Opt-Out Act; opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans....................................................... SB 29 Georgia High Risk Individual Reinsurance Pool; provide allocation of a percent of premium taxes collected to offset losses ................................................. SR 24 Georgia Medicaid Access Act; establish; provide for filing of a proposed complaint of a medical malpractice claim against a medical assistance provider....................................................................................................................SB 149 Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment................................... SR 55 Health Coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 107

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Health Insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved in other states; authorize ........................................................................................................HB 47 Insurance Commissioner; authorize insurers to offer individual medical/surgical health insurance policies in Georgia; approved for issuance in selected other states...............................................................................SB 216 Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact .............................................HB 167 Insurance; applicant examination; Commissioner not exempt self from written exams; provide ............................................................................................HB 347 Insurance; certificate of insurance forms approved by commissioner; provide ......................................................................................................................HB 66 Insurance; Commissioner shall have authority to impose penalties; licensed under Title 33; certain violations...............................................................SB 199 Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; membership, terms, meetings and duties ...................... SB 17 Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers/facilities .................................................................................................. SB 166 Insurance; health care sharing ministry not considered insurance company; provisions................................................................................................HB 248 Insurance; insurable interest; state entity; not fund life insurance on public officers or employees; provide ....................................................................HB 371 Insurance; premium taxes; group accident and sickness contracts; provisions; Georgia Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool..................................... SB 6 Insurance; provide Commissioner shall determine if insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer ...........................................................................................SB 252 Insurance; provide that certain individuals who collect/input data; automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure .........................SB 203 Insurance; risk-based capital levels; trend test property and casualty companies; require..................................................................................................HB 370 Insurance; transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses; agents, counselors, adjusters; adjustment of licensing fees......................SB 251 Insurance; transition from annual to biennial license renewal; provide..................HB 477 Insurers; limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; establish...............HB 341 Life Settlements; require certain notifications of alternative available transactions; individual life policy ..........................................................................SB 278 Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations; preclude certain costs when estimating the costs of repair; total loss settlement .................................................SB 158 Motor Vehicle Reparations; change definitions of medical payments coverage ...................................................................................................................SB 192 Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems...................................................................................................................... SB 88 Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact .................................................................HB 189 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142

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Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include......................................................................................................................HB 147 State Government; no department shall implement provision to health care reform legislation; unless Department provide certain report to the General Assembly..................................................................................................... SB 20 Surplus Line Insurance; revise law..........................................................................HB 413 Transportation Department; change multiple provisions .......................................HB 137 Unfair Trade Practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide ..................................................................................................HB 423
IRWIN COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507

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JACKSON COUNTY Jackson County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................HB 551 Jackson County; chief magistrate judge nonpartisan elections; provide.................HB 552 Jackson County Community Improvement District Act; enact...............................HB 251
JAILS Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges; provide limitations ................................................................................................................HB 197 Jails; require all jails to participate in federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative ................................................................SB 174
JASPER COUNTY Magistrate Court of Jasper County; clerk of the Superior Court shall serve as clerk of the magistrate court; appointment; compensation........................SB 125 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY Jeff Davis County; board of commissioners meetings schedule; modify provisions.................................................................................................................HB 598
JEFFARES, CAMERON; introduced; led the pledge..........................................P...age 109
JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County; board of elections and registration; create ................................HB 566
JOHNSON COUNTY Johnson County; probate judge serve as chief magistrate; provide ........................HB 537

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JONES COUNTY Board of Education of Jones County; provide that future elections for members shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis ...............................................SB 268 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
JONES, JOYCE; addressed the Senate .................................................................Page 802
JUDICIAL ACCOUNTING Appeal and Error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees; appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .........................................................HB 41
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM Retirement; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15; provide for conditions..............................................................................................SB 137 Retirement and Pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................HB 144
JURIES Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists...............................SB 191
JUVENILE JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105
JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; provide for definitions ................................................................................................................SB 164 Felony Acts; modify order for restrictive custody; clarify provisions ....................HB 373 Juvenile Court; exclusive jurisdiction of superior court; change provisions; certain offenses .....................................................................................SB 224 Juvenile Court; rehearing an order of associate juvenile court judge; delete provision.......................................................................................................HB 272 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Juvenile Proceedings; maintenance of forensic samples from abortions performed on children under 16 years of age ..........................................................SB 165 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 Retirement; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15; provide for conditions..............................................................................................SB 137

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Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94 Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child .......................................................SB 210

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KENNESAW, CITY OF Kennesaw, City of; corporate city limits; change provisions.................................HB 508
KING, SAMUEL; recognized .............................................................................P...a.g. e 1175
KINGSLAND, CITY OF Kingsland, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .................................HB 613
KINGSTON, CONGRESSMAN JACK; addressed the Senate ........................P...a.g. e 1097

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LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Employment Security; any such benefit shall be reduced by a benefit received from a public retirement system................................................................SB 167 Employment Security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions ...........HB 292 Employment Security; provide that benefits shall not be paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally ............................................................... SB 65 Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment ...........................................................................................................SB 134 High School Students; expand career pathway options; provisions........................HB 186 Labor/Industrial Relations; prohibit employers from requesting credit reports on employees with certain exceptions.......................................................... SB 42 State-wide Reserve Ratio; extend suspension of adjustments; provide for increase in the overall rate .......................................................................................SB 151 Unemployment; eligibility requirements for extended benefits; change certain provisions....................................................................................................HB 500 Workers' Compensation; benefits not paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally......................................................................................................... SB 7

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LAND; LIABILITY OF OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS Local Government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority.............................................................SB 113
LAVONIA, CITY OF Lavonia, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide exemption ................................................................................................................HB 583
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Carrying Weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266 Crimes and Offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 200 Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide definitions .................................................................................................................HB 24 Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ....................SB 186 Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties...............................................................HB 414 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide conditions; convicted person may request criminal records be expunged; procedures; fee.................................. SB 144 Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection, purging, modifying, or supplemental criminal records; provisions ..............................................................SB 118 Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate or discipline peace officers; notify...............................................................................HB 203 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Peace Officers; applicant; appointment or certification; provide for the authority to investigate the employment history; provide immunities..................... SB 95 Peace Officers; persons given permanent resident status; eligible to be certified and employed as peace officers in this state .............................................SB 133 Private Detective/Security Businesses; provisions; exclude persons certified by Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council......................... SB 15 Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted ..........................................................................................................SB 231 Professions and Businesses; licenses; training and regulations; change certain provisions......................................................................................................HB 53 Public Safety, Department of; sell or trade surplus vehicles; allow........................HB 253 Rachel's Law; provide for parameters regarding the use of confidential informants; definitions; exceptions .......................................................................... SB 83

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3867

Rachel's Law; provide for parameters regarding the use of confidential informants; definitions; exceptions .......................................................................... SB 83 State Highway System; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 179
LAWFUL PRESENCE WITHIN U.S.; VERIFICATION OF Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40 State Government; prohibit policies by local governments that limit/restrict the enforcement of immigration laws; definitions..............................SB 104
LAWRENCEVILLE, CITY OF Lawrenceville, City of; city manager position; establish .......................................HB 555
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION Lead Poisoning Prevention; provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations .................................................................... SB 211
LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION License Plates; provide special license plate supporting certain prostate cancer related programs...........................................................................................SB 261 License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal...................................................................................................................... SB 59 License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal.....................................................................................................................SB 138 License Plates; unregistered vehicle; presumption of residency under certain circumstances; displaying out-of-state license plate .................................. SB 239 Special License Plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ................SB 130
LICENSES Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require ..........................................HB 99
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CASEY CAGLE Addressed the Senate ..............................................................................................P. age 34 BUTTERWORTH; appointed to Committee on Assignments...............................P. age 40 CARTER, J.; Standing Committee Appointments ...................................................Page 9 HAMRICK; appointed to Administrative Affairs Committee ...............................P. age 26 MILLER; Standing Committee Appointments.......................................................P. age 10 MULLIS; appointed to Committee on Assignments ...............................................Page 40 TOLLESON; appointed to Administrative Affairs Committee .............................P. age 26 WILLIAMS; appointed Ex-Officio to Agriculture & Consumer Affairs...............P...a.g..e...10

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LILBURN, CITY OF Lilburn, City of; change the corporate limits of the city ........................................ SB 265
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies ................................................................................................................. SB 64
LINCOLN COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
LIVESTOCK; PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE Deer Farming; provide for regulation of alternative livestock farming; authorize/regulate private harvest-hunt preserves ...................................................SB 188
LOBBYING AND LOBBYISTS Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; lobbyists; provisions .......................................................................................HB 232
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Ad Valorem; prohibit local government on increasing millage rates the same day as other local government which affect all/portion of same properties subject to increase...................................................................................... SB 1 Annexation of Territory; unincorporated islands; repeal .........................................HB 80 Code Enforcement Boards; code enforcement officers; change definition..............HB 93 College and University Special District Act of 2011 ............................................... SB 53 Counties; provide the re-creation of a existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval.................... SR 16 Counties/Municipal Corporations; owner of property against which a notice of code of violation has been sent; fails to correct; subject to daily fine ...........................................................................................................................SB 262 County Sales and Use Tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure .................................................................................................................HB 240 Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation ................SB 156 Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide ...........HB 280 Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 284 Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government; authorize ...................................................................................................................HB 90 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Local Government Authorities Registration Act; provide for immunity ................SB 221

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3869

Local Government; clarify authority of counties/municipalities corporations to enter into such contracts; guaranteed energy savings performance contracts..............................................................................................SB 182 Local Government; clarify development authorities are authorized to conduct redevelopment............................................................................................SB 257 Local Government; conduct of directors of local development authorities; modify provisions ................................................................................................... SB 258 Local Government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority.............................................................SB 113 Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys; exceptions ................................................................................................................. SB 30 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 State and Local Governments; urge to promote public awareness of dangers of celebratory gunfire .................................................................................... SR 1 State-Local Government Mandate Review; create joint study committee..............SR 265 Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects.....................................................................................................................SB 122
LONG, JOHN; elected Sergeant at Arms................................................................Page 36
LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION HOPE; provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish amount awarded each year ...................................................................... SB 235 HOPE Program; comprehensive revisions; provide................................................HB 326 HOPE Scholarships; provide students receiving scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in research universities; Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee...........................................SB 131
LOWNDES COUNTY Lowndes County; provide for a board of commissioners; powers and composition............................................................................................................... SB 16 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
LUMPKIN COUNTY Lumpkin County; provide chief magistrate appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County .................................................................... SB 273

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MACON COUNTY Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide appointment of certain members; period of service ................................................SB 279 Macon-Bibb, Georgia; provide unified government ................................................HB 98
MACON, CITY OF Macon, City of; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 170 Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for the restructuring of the governments .............................................................................SB 274
MADISON COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
MAGISTRATE COURTS Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders ........................................................................................... SB 52 Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; training for magistrates/senior magistrates; composition/responsibilities; provisions................ SB 47 Magistrates; termination under certain circumstances; provide ..............................HB 149
MARION COUNTY Luther Story Bridge; Marion County; dedicate.......................................................SR 116 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
MASS TRANSPORTATION Mass Transportation; remove the suspension period; use of proceeds from sales/use tax by a public transit system ..........................................................SB 232
MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE ACT Massage Therapy Practice; provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information .......................................................SB 143
MAYSVILLE, CITY OF Maysville, City of; elections and ward boundaries; change provisions ..................HB 108
MCINTYRE, TOWN OF McIntyre, Town of; incorporate; grant new charter ................................................HB 571

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MEDICAL OR SURGICAL TREATMENT; CONSENT Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact; regulate the performance of abortions.........................................................................................SB 209 Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child .......................................................SB 210
MENLO, CITY OF Menlo, City of; provide new charter ......................................................................HB 436
MENTAL HEALTH Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards ........................................................ SB 39 Criminal Procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions ..................HB 421 Criminal Proceedings; provide for consideration of victim's impact statement; following a plea of insanity/mental incompetency ................................SB 256 Developmentally Disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles ......................HB 324 Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits....................................... SB 236 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214 Mental Health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 343 Mental Health; revise the definition of "developmental disability" ........................SB 245 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142
MERIT SYSTEM Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees .................................................................................................... SB 38 Personnel Administration; comprehensive review of each state employment position ...............................................................................................SB 197
MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Emergency Powers; challenge of quarantine or vaccination order; revise courts; provisions....................................................................................................HB 339 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 State Defense Force; rights of public officers, employees; remove restrictions................................................................................................................. SB 18

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INDEX

MINORITY REPORTS Filed on HB 87....................................................................................................Page 3473 Filed on HB 326....................................................................................................Page 814
MINORS Adoption; allow court to consider living arrangements; prospective adoptive single parent; petition for adoption...........................................................SB 247 Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child; recommend placement; definitions................................................................SB 172 Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculations of gross income for determination of child support obligations ................................. SB 115 Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures ...................................................SB 185 Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees .................................................................................................... SB 38 Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools ..................... SB 34 Education; change ages of mandatory education ..................................................... SB 43 Education; dating violence; provide for a curriculum; require the adoption of a policy against dating violence ............................................................ SB 46 Education; exempt day-care centers/child care learning centers operated as part of local church ministry or nonprofit religious school from certain licensing and regulation...........................................................................................SB 152 Education; Georgia's Pre-K Program; change the funding source; provide for student enrollment counts for children ..............................................................SB 291 Education; professional development plans for personnel who have deficiencies; provide certain requirements and rights .............................................SB 153 Education; provide month for determining eligibility ages; participation in educational programs shall be December............................................................SB 241 Education; provide parent/guardian participation component in drug/alcohol course; person under 18 years of age .................................................SB 120 Education; public high schools shall provide students, parents, and guardians option; not releasing personal information to military recruiters ...........SB 255 Education; raise age of mandatory education; adult literacy for purposes of conformity; revise provisions............................................................................... SB 49 Education; raise age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; provisions ................. SB 14 Education; rename to Georgia Educational Freedom Act; expand eligibility for the program; revise requirements relating to qualifications for scholarship .......................................................................................................... SB 87 Education; require students; one course containing online learning .......................SB 289 Education; revise the age of mandatory education; provide a waiver.....................SB 208 Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions ................................. SB 183

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3873

Education; tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; revise certain definitions..........................................................................................SB 119 Elections; poll officers; provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program....................................................................................................................SB 101 Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act; allow public school students living in attendance zone participate in extracurricular activities.............. SB 55 HOPE; provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish amount awarded each year ...................................................................... SB 235 HOPE Scholarships; provide students receiving scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in research universities; Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee...........................................SB 131 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Juvenile Proceedings; maintenance of forensic samples from abortions performed on children under 16 years of age ..........................................................SB 165 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 Military Parents Rights Act; provide protection in child custody disputes to members of the armed forces ..............................................................................SB 112 Motor Vehicles; driving under the influence; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment; penalties .............................................................. SB 44 Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems...................................................................................................................... SB 88 Parent Trigger Act; enact; petitions from parents for interventions for low-achieving schools .............................................................................................. SB 68 Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define certain terms ......................................................................................................................... SB 57 Sexual Offender Registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit.....................................................................................................................HB 162
MONROE COUNTY Monroe County; board of commissioners of roads and revenues; reconstitute...............................................................................................................HB 557 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Montgomery County Board of Commissioners; staggered terms of office; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 375
MONTICELLO, CITY OF Monticello, City of; municipal elections; provide...................................................HB 391

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MORGAN, J. TOM; addressed the Senate .........................................................P...a.g. e 1256
MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND SECURITY Conveyances; future conveyance of real property; prohibit fee..............................HB 129 Counties/Municipal Corporations; owner of property against which a notice of code of violation has been sent; fails to correct; subject to daily fine ...........................................................................................................................SB 262 Mortgages and Liens; vacant property registry; provisions ...................................HB 110 Motor Vehicle Reparations; change definitions of medical payments coverage ...................................................................................................................SB 192 Property; security deeds; foreclosures; transfer; Georgia Residential Mortgage Fraud and Foreclosure Fraud Act; provisions........................................ SB 123
MOTOR CARRIERS Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPARATIONS Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations; preclude certain costs when estimating the costs of repair; total loss settlement .................................................SB 158 Motor Vehicle Reparations; change definitions of medical payments coverage ...................................................................................................................SB 192 Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems...................................................................................................................... SB 88
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Bicycles; safety; change provisions........................................................................HB 101 Driver Services; provision of radio frequency identification tags with drivers' licenses or identification cards....................................................................... SB 5 Drivers' Licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions ......................HB 91 Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits....................................... SB 236 Drivers' Licenses; provide persons applying for Class M licenses shall complete a motorcycle safety training course .........................................................SB 275 Drivers' Licenses; repeal code section 40-5-38; diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder ..........................................................................................SB 212 Education; declarations of intent/attendance records for home study programs; submitted to Department of Education rather than local school superintendents ....................................................................................................... SB 227 Education; provide parent/guardian participation component in drug/alcohol course; person under 18 years of age .................................................SB 120 Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 284

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Indemnification Payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law.........................................................HB 156 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists...............................SB 191 License Plates; provide special license plate supporting certain prostate cancer related programs...........................................................................................SB 261 License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal...................................................................................................................... SB 59 License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal.....................................................................................................................SB 138 License Plates; unregistered vehicle; presumption of residency under certain circumstances; displaying out-of-state license plate .................................. SB 239 Motor Vehicle; require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race/ethnicity in determining whether to stop a vehicle......................................................................................................................SB 205 Motor Vehicle; time of perfection of security interest; change...............................HB 323 Motor Vehicles; abandoned; change definition; set fee for filing affidavit; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 114 Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation vehicles; definition..................................................................................................................SB 240 Motor Vehicles; driving under the influence; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment; penalties .............................................................. SB 44 Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems...................................................................................................................... SB 88 Motor Vehicles; modify the definition of low-speed vehicle and motorized cart ..........................................................................................................SB 145 Motor Vehicles; traffic-control signal monitoring devices; remove provisions.................................................................................................................SB 142 Motor Vehicles; use of child restraint systems; increase age.................................HB 279 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112 Rules of the Road; change the inference for identifying driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices ................................................. SB 60 Rules of the Road; dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass ............................................................................................................SB 168 Rules of the Road; driving under influence with a child in a motor vehicle is a felony.................................................................................................................. SB 13 Rules of the Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define certain terms.............................................................................................................. SB 57

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Rules of the Road; provide driving under influence of alcohol/drugs by illegal alien is a felony.............................................................................................SB 162 Rules of the Road; require operator of vehicle to leave a safe distance between vehicle and a bicycle; definition................................................................SB 126 Scrap Vehicle Titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 269 Special License Plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ................SB 130 Traffic Offenses; person convicted of endangering a child by driving under the influence; ignition interlock device .......................................................... SB 41 Transportation Department; change multiple provisions .......................................HB 137 Trauma Care; annually dedicate from license tag fees collected per each vehicle registered in this state; definition; procedures ............................................SR 140
MOTORCYCLES; OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM Drivers' Licenses; provide persons applying for Class M licenses shall complete a motorcycle safety training course .........................................................SB 275
MUNICIPALITIES; ANNEXATION Annexation of Territory; unincorporated islands; repeal .........................................HB 80 Transportation Department; change multiple provisions .......................................HB 137
MUNICIPALITIES; MUNICIPAL COURTS Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys; exceptions ................................................................................................................. SB 30
MUNICIPALITIES; PROPERTY, ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide ...........HB 280 Local Government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority.............................................................SB 113

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NAHMIAS, JUSTICE DAVID; administered Oath of Office .................. Pages 3, 36, 41
NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Natural Resources, Board of; compensation/reimbursement of members for expenses; provisions ..........................................................................................SB 259 Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits........................................................................................................................SB 121

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3877

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies ................................................................................................................. SB 64
NONRESIDENTS Revenue and Tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions........................................................................HB 346
NORCROSS, CITY OF Norcross, City of; corporate limits; change.............................................................HB 579
NUISANCES Code Enforcement Boards; code enforcement officers; change definition..............HB 93
NURSES Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition ...............SB 100 Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise nursing education requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; provisions ..................SB 187 Nurse Licensure Compact; provide multistate licensures to practice as registered nurse ....................................................................................................... SB 282 Nurse or Physician Assistant; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 303 Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require ..........................................HB 99 Nurses; prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse ..................................................................................................... SB 67 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians .............................................SB 288 Registered Professional Nurse; requirements for preceptorship for applicants; revise ....................................................................................................HB 470

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OATH OF OFFICE All Senate members present......................................................................................Page 3 Carter, Jason..............................................................................................................Page 5 Fort, Vincent ............................................................................................................Page 52 Golden, Tim ............................................................................................................P. age 36 Harbison, Ed............................................................................................................P. age 41 Miller, Butch .............................................................................................................Page 8 Ramsey, Sr., Ronald................................................................................................Page 52 Sims, Freddie Powell ..............................................................................................P. age 42

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OGLETHORPE COUNTY Oglethorpe County; county surveyor; provide appointment ..................................HB 418
OPEN AND PUBLIC MEETINGS Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 284 Open and Public meetings; authorize all agencies to conduct meetings by teleconference under certain circumstances ............................................................SB 176 Public Meetings; require notice of meetings of government agencies be posted on agency websites.......................................................................................SB 249 Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects.....................................................................................................................SB 122
OXFORD, CITY OF Oxford, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ..............................................................................................HB 522 Oxford, City of; city manager-council form of government; change to..................HB 523

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PARDONS AND PAROLES Probation System; provide for transfer of certain confidential probation records to the parole board ......................................................................................SB 214
PARENT AND CHILD Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; provide for definitions ................................................................................................................SB 164 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94
PARKS, HISTORIC AREAS, MEMORIALS, AND RECREATION Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; change certain provisions ..................................................HB 125 Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government; authorize ...................................................................................................................HB 90 Public Authorities; provide certain powers; Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; video lottery terminals ..................................................................................................................SB 272 Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 218

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3879

PARROTT, TOWN OF Parrott, Town of; provide new charter....................................................................HB 582
PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include......................................................................................................................HB 147
PAULDING COUNTY Paulding County; board of elections; staggered terms of office; provide ...............HB 294
PAYNE, CITY OF Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for the restructuring of the governments .............................................................................SB 274
PEACE OFFICERS ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; certain employees of the Natural Resources Department shall be eligible for membership ......................................... SB 96 Peace Officers' Annuity/Benefit Fund; provide member disabled by injury; entitled to a disability benefit under certain conditions ...............................SB 242 Retirement; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15; provide for conditions..............................................................................................SB 137
PEACE OFFICERS; EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING Carrying Weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266 Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate or discipline peace officers; notify...............................................................................HB 203 Peace Officers; applicant; appointment or certification; provide for the authority to investigate the employment history; provide immunities..................... SB 95 Peace Officers; persons given permanent resident status; eligible to be certified and employed as peace officers in this state .............................................SB 133 Private Detective/Security Businesses; provisions; exclude persons certified by Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council......................... SB 15 Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted ..........................................................................................................SB 231 Professions and Businesses; licenses; training and regulations; change certain provisions......................................................................................................HB 53 State Highway System; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 179
PEACHTREE CITY, CITY OF City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority; create .....................................HB 589 Peachtree City, City of; levy excise tax..................................................................HB 364

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INDEX

PENAL INSTITUTIONS Carrying Weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266 Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits....................................... SB 236 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges; provide limitations ................................................................................................................HB 197 Jails; require all jails to participate in federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative ................................................................SB 174 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Penal Institutions; place of residence for incarcerated persons; last established residence prior to arrest.......................................................................... SB 48 Probation System; provide for transfer of certain confidential probation records to the parole board ......................................................................................SB 214 Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted ..........................................................................................................SB 231 Rules of the Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define certain terms.............................................................................................................. SB 57 Scrap Vehicle Titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 269 Sexual Offender Registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit.....................................................................................................................HB 162 Traffic Offenses; person convicted of endangering a child by driving under the influence; ignition interlock device .......................................................... SB 41
PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES Controlled Substances; authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; definitions; requirements ..........................................................................SB 180 Controlled Substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote automated medication systems; authorize use ..........................................................................HB 457 Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ............................................................................SB 178 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214 Nurse or Physician Assistant; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 303 Pharmacists; electronic data prescription drug order; provide certain requirements for any electronic transmission mechanism...................................... SB 111

INDEX

3881

Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for the practice of pharmacy................................................................................................................... SB 81 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians .............................................SB 288
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition..................................................HB 145
PHYSICIANS AND OSTEOPATHS; GEORGIA BOARD FOR PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE
State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509
PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS, AND RESPIRATORY CARE Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63 Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition ...............SB 100 Nurse Licensure Compact; provide multistate licensures to practice as registered nurse ....................................................................................................... SB 282 Nurse or Physician Assistant; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 303 Perfusionists; revise continuing education requirements; definition........................ SB 66 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians .............................................SB 288 Radiographers, Radiation Therapists; provide for licensing; regulate; medical imaging/radiation therapy procedures; diagnostic or therapeutic purposes ...................................................................................................................SB 179
PODIATRY PRACTICE Nurse Licensure Compact; provide multistate licensures to practice as registered nurse ....................................................................................................... SB 282
POLK COUNTY Polk County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption ..................HB 614 Polk County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption ..................HB 615 Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption ...............HB 616 Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption ...............HB 617 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
PORT WENTWORTH, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507

3882

INDEX

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Board of Regents; provide multiyear lease agreements ..........................................SB 220 Education; provide students at Georgia Military College; eligible for HOPE grants ............................................................................................................SB 194 Education; service cancelable loan; State Veterinary Education Board; provisions..................................................................................................................HB 60 Education; tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; revise certain definitions..........................................................................................SB 119 Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions.........................................................SB 190 HOPE; provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish amount awarded each year ...................................................................... SB 235 HOPE Program; comprehensive revisions; provide................................................HB 326 HOPE Scholarships; provide students receiving scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in research universities; Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee...........................................SB 131 Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; provide for phase-in period; authorize Governor to remove members....................................................................................................... SB 79 State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509
POULAN, CITY OF Poulan, City of; mayor and councilmembers; change terms of office ....................HB 622 Poulan, City of; mayor and councilmembers; change terms of office ....................SB 277
PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS Criminal Procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions ..................HB 421 Criminal Proceedings; provide for consideration of victim's impact statement; following a plea of insanity/mental incompetency ................................SB 256 Developmentally Disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles ......................HB 324
PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESSES Private Detective/Security Businesses; provisions; exclude persons certified by Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council......................... SB 15 Professions and Businesses; licenses; training and regulations; change certain provisions......................................................................................................HB 53
PROBATE COURTS Courts; clerks shall provide for the scanning and electronic retention of wills; create a registry of powers of attorney executed by elder persons................SB 260
PROBATION Carrying Weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266

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3883

Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits....................................... SB 236 Probation System; provide for transfer of certain confidential probation records to the parole board ......................................................................................SB 214 Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted ..........................................................................................................SB 231 Rules of the Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define certain terms.............................................................................................................. SB 57 Scrap Vehicle Titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 269 Traffic Offenses; person convicted of endangering a child by driving under the influence; ignition interlock device .......................................................... SB 41
PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; provide for definitions ................................................................................................................SB 164 Chiropractors; provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services .............................................................................SB 135 Contractors; State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; change certain duties...........................................................................SB 106 Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies ................................................................................................................. SB 64 Cosmetologists; examinations and applications for certificates of registration; change certain provisions ...................................................................HB 374 Dentistry; provide waivers of certain continuing education requirements............... SB 24 Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise definitions; require certain safety standards; Georgia Boxing Association................................. SB 78 Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63 Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition..................................................HB 145 Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition ...............SB 100 Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise nursing education requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; provisions ..................SB 187 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214 Massage Therapy Practice; provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information .......................................................SB 143 Nurse Licensure Compact; provide multistate licensures to practice as registered nurse ....................................................................................................... SB 282 Nurse or Physician Assistant; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 303

3884

INDEX

Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require ..........................................HB 99 Nurses; prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse ..................................................................................................... SB 67 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include......................................................................................................................HB 147 Perfusionists; revise continuing education requirements; definition........................ SB 66 Personal Fitness Trainers; provide licensure; definitions; establish Georgia Board of Fitness Trainers...........................................................................SB 204 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians .............................................SB 288 Private Detective/Security Businesses; provisions; exclude persons certified by Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council......................... SB 15 Professions and Businesses; licenses; training and regulations; change certain provisions......................................................................................................HB 53 Professions and Businesses; prohibition against licensees engaging in unfair trade practices; change provisions ................................................................SB 250 Radiographers, Radiation Therapists; provide for licensing; regulate; medical imaging/radiation therapy procedures; diagnostic or therapeutic purposes ...................................................................................................................SB 179 Registered Professional Nurse; requirements for preceptorship for applicants; revise ....................................................................................................HB 470 Scrap Vehicle Titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 269 Unfair Trade Practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide ..................................................................................................HB 423
PROPERTY Conveyances; future conveyance of real property; prohibit fee..............................HB 129 Counties/Municipal Corporations; owner of property against which a notice of code of violation has been sent; fails to correct; subject to daily fine ...........................................................................................................................SB 262 Crime; criminal damage to property in the second degree; include security cameras...................................................................................................... SB 263 Estates; provide for a tenancy in the entirety; exceptions ........................................ SB 28 Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property; authorize conveyance ...............................................................................................................HR 71 Joint Crematoria Study Committee; create..............................................................SR 104 Levy/Sale of Property; increase the amount of certain exemptions ........................SB 117 Mortgages and Liens; vacant property registry; provisions ...................................HB 110 Motor Vehicle Reparations; change definitions of medical payments coverage ...................................................................................................................SB 192

INDEX

3885

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Pawnbrokers; provide limitations regarding certain fees/taxes for pawnbroker transactions ..........................................................................................SB 233 Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95 Property; prohibit covenants for a planned subdivision and a property owners' association ................................................................................................... SB 99 Property; provide for transfer of control of a condominium association in certain circumstances...............................................................................................SB 136 Property; security deeds; foreclosures; transfer; Georgia Residential Mortgage Fraud and Foreclosure Fraud Act; provisions........................................ SB 123 Residential Mortgage Fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition.............HB 237 Revenue and Tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions........................................................................HB 346 Sales and Use Taxation; certain health care services; provide................................HB 117 Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 218
PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS Elections; district attorneys; provide for nonpartisan election ................................. SB 72
PSYCHOLOGISTS Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; provide for definitions ................................................................................................................SB 164 Professions and Businesses; prohibition against licensees engaging in unfair trade practices; change provisions ................................................................SB 250
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, OFFENSES AGAINST Criminal Offenses; provide for new offense of transmitting a false report; penalties ...................................................................................................................SB 225 Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties; issuance and qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions .......................................................SB 102 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; enact; redefine a certain term; clarify provisions................................................................................... SB 3 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal...................................................................................................................... SB 59 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40 Rules of the Road; change the inference for identifying driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices ................................................. SB 60

3886

INDEX

Weapons; removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers; clarify.......................................................................................................................HB 123
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions................................................................................................HB 226 Georgia Medicaid Access Act; establish; provide for filing of a proposed complaint of a medical malpractice claim against a medical assistance provider....................................................................................................................SB 149 Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63 Medical Assistance; Medicaid recovery contingency fee audits; prohibit..............HB 489 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94
PUBLIC CONTRACTS Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; enact; redefine a certain term; clarify provisions................................................................................... SB 3 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; redefine a certain term; provisions ........................................................................................................ SB 27 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Public Contracts; provide exception to the public works affidavit requirements ............................................................................................................SB 217 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40
PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS, OFFENSES AGAINST Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; provide for definitions ................................................................................................................SB 164 Motor Vehicles; driving under the influence; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment; penalties .............................................................. SB 44 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact; regulate the performance of abortions.........................................................................................SB 209 Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted ..........................................................................................................SB 231 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94 Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child .......................................................SB 210

INDEX

3887

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................SB 181 Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide ...............................................................HB 33 Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees .................................................................................................... SB 38 Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions.........................................................SB 190 Governor; authorized/directed to apply for a federal waiver; medical loss ratio requirements in Georgia ................................................................................... SB 22 Health Coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 107 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Indemnification Payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law.........................................................HB 156 Jarrett Little Act; indemnification payment shall be made to parents and siblings of such person; if person does not have unremarried spouse/dependents .................................................................................................. SB 155 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists...............................SB 191 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Local Government; conduct of directors of local development authorities; modify provisions ................................................................................................... SB 258 Natural Resources, Board of; compensation/reimbursement of members for expenses; provisions ..........................................................................................SB 259 Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits........................................................................................................................SB 121 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Personnel Administration; comprehensive review of each state employment position ...............................................................................................SB 197 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19 Public Officials; prohibit from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; penalties ................................................................................SB 147 Scrap Vehicle Titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 269

3888

INDEX

Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act or Jarrett Little Act; indemnification for the death/disability of state highway employee; provisions..................................... SB 58 State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program..................................................................................................................... SB 86 State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509 Surplus Line Insurance; revise law..........................................................................HB 413 Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting Act; application to the budget process; analysis of departmental/program objectives ........................... SB 33
PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY, OFFENSES AGAINST Alcoholic Beverages; businesses where beverages are consumed/repeated incidents of violent conduct; impose penalties......................................................... SB 45 Carrying Weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266 Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties; issuance and qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions .......................................................SB 102 Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency................................................................................................... SB 26 Firearms; provide exemption from application of certain laws for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; exceptions ............................................... SB 98 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127 Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94
PUBLIC PROPERTY General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations................................................ SR 84 State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements; provide for termination of certain rental/lease agreements ........................................................ SB 37
PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS Peace Officers' Annuity/Benefit Fund; provide member disabled by injury; entitled to a disability benefit under certain conditions ...............................SB 242 Public Retirement Systems; duties of boards of trustees; provide ..........................HB 308 Retirement; provide an increase in the employee contribution; retirement benefit; conditions .................................................................................................. SB 246

INDEX

3889

Retirement; tax commissioner or an employee of any such officer; membership; Employees' Retirement System of Georgia ...................................... SB 286 Retirement Bills; define a certain term...................................................................HB 293
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ....................SB 186 Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties...............................................................HB 414 Public Safety, Department of; sell or trade surplus vehicles; allow........................HB 253
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Retirement; provide an increase in the employee contribution; retirement benefit; conditions .................................................................................................. SB 246
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public Service Commission; political campaigns contributions......................................................SB 160 Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds, notes; provide exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances.................. SB 32 Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt; provide certain exemption....................................................................................................HB 116
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 256 Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public Service Commission; political campaigns contributions......................................................SB 160 Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation ................SB 156 Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide ...........HB 280 Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act; universal service fund; provisions; provide for creation/maintenance from the proceeds of the sale/lease of certain facilities .............................................................................SB 108 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112 Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds, notes; provide exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances.................. SB 32 Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt; provide certain exemption....................................................................................................HB 116 Sales and Use Tax Exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts, and equipment; extend time period ................................................................................HB 234

3890

INDEX

Universal Access Fund; eliminate unnecessary regulation; revise provisions.................................................................................................................HB 332
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION; GENERAL PROVISIONS Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112
PUTNAM COUNTY Putnam County; compensation of board members; provide ..................................HB 300 State Court of Putnam County; concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court of Putnam County; violations of county ordinances ...................SB 271

Q
QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools ..................... SB 34 Education; student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and provisions; revise ..............................................................................................HB 325 State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula and funding; establish....................................................................................................HB 192
QUITMAN COUNTY Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact ....................HB 604

R
RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS Forfeiture Proceedings; interest of an innocent owner; change certain provisions.................................................................................................................SB 230 Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions ................................................................. SB 127
RADAR SPEED DETECTION DEVICES Rules of the Road; change the inference for identifying driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices ................................................. SB 60
RANDOLPH COUNTY Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact ....................HB 604 Randolph County; board of elections and registration; create ................................HB 638

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3891

REAL ESTATE; BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS Professions and Businesses; prohibition against licensees engaging in unfair trade practices; change provisions ................................................................SB 250 Unfair Trade Practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide ..................................................................................................HB 423
REAPPORTIONMENT Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties ...........................SB 175
REGENTS RETIREMENT PLAN Retirement; provide election; Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of Teachers Retirement ................................................................................................SB 287
RESOLUTIONS; EXPRESSING SENTIMENTS OF THE SENATE 2009 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Gwinnett County; recognize ................................................................................................... SR 376 2010 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Fulton County; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 441 2010 Fayette County High School Girls Basketball Team; congratulate................SR 495 2011 Georgia Cotton Queens; recognize................................................................ SR 388 2011 Senate Administrative Assistants; recognize..................................................SR 554 2011 Senate Aides; commend .................................................................................SR 372 2011 Senate Interns; commend................................................................................SR 371 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; recognize ............................SR 162 35th Prince Hall Grand Youth Session; recognize ..................................................SR 539 4-H Day; declare February 7 .................................................................................... SR 61 Abid, Abudakar; STAR Student; commend ............................................................SR 418 Abraham, Mr. Bruce D.; recognize ........................................................................ SR 481 Absher, Wilburn Anderson; recognize ..................................................................... SR 33 Adams, Jr., Dr. Willie; recognize ............................................................................SR 179 Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; declare January 12 ....................................... SR 13 Adjournment; relative to..........................................................................................SR 102 Africa Heritage Foundation and His Excellency Jean Ping; recognize...................SR 501 Alcorn, DeWayne P.; commend ..............................................................................SR 299 Alexander, Jared M.; commend...............................................................................SR 266 Alexander, Tiffani; recognize .................................................................................SR 192 Ali, Maisa Sulchi; commend ...................................................................................SR 303 Allen Memorial United Methodist Church of Conyers, GA; recognize .................SR 532 Allen, Ms. Jeanine; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend ..............................................SR 468 Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation Awards Banquet; recognize .......................... SR 57 Ambo, Mr. Esai; recognize......................................................................................SR 630 American Baptist Churches of the South; recognize...............................................SR 440 American Red Cross Month; recognize March 2011 ..............................................SR 261

3892

INDEX

Americus District; recognize ...................................................................................SR 315 Anderson, Caleb Martin; recognize........................................................................ SR 527 Arena, Michael C.; commend..................................................................................SR 277 Atlanta Apartment Association; recognize..............................................................SR 139 Atlanta Gospelfest Music & Healthcare Festival; recognize ................................. SR 595 Auburn University Football Team; recognize .......................................................... SR 56 Augusta State University Men's Golf Team; commend ..........................................SR 224 Austin, Jake; Eagle Scout; recognize ..................................................................... SR 448 Baldwin County Mayor's Commission on Youth Leadership and the High Achievers Program; recognize....................................................................... SR 355 Bamba, Ambassador Youssoufou; recognize..........................................................SR 200 Barfield, Ms. Jessica; recognize ..............................................................................SR 101 Barker, KaMeesha Felice; commend...................................................................... SR 275 Barron, Stephanie C.; commend..............................................................................SR 284 Bass, Mr. Blake; recognize......................................................................................SR 313 Beall, Mrs. Jane Simpson; recognize...................................................................... SR 244 Beard, Mrs. Rosa Tarver; condolences..................................................................... SR 87 Beasley, Katherine; commend .................................................................................SR 292 Bennett, Mrs. Lauri Jo; recognize ...........................................................................SR 404 Berrong, Reverend Stan; recognize ........................................................................ SR 568 Bevins, Tyler; Eagle Scout; recognize ................................................................... SR 489 Billington, Caleb; commend....................................................................................SR 156 Birdsong, Honorable Kenneth Wilson; condolences...............................................SR 256 Bishop, Dr. Eugene M.; condolences ..................................................................... SR 586 Black and Ethnic Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, and Arts Awards; recognize ...........................................................................................SR 248 Black, Honorable Gary W.; Agriculture Commissioner; recognize........................SR 401 Blake, Jr., Mr. Otis D.; recognize ............................................................................SR 257 Boe, Colonel Eric; recognize...................................................................................SR 255 BOMA Day; declare February 28 ...........................................................................SR 250 Boy Scouts of America Day; recognize February 8 ................................................. SR 73 Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2011 Youth of the Year; recognize ....................SR 400 Bracewell, Senior Trooper Mark; recognize ...........................................................SR 240 Bradley, Sr., Dr. John "Doc"; recognize................................................................. SR 637 Brayboy, Mrs. Ella Mae Wade; condolences ..........................................................SR 608 Brewer, Dr. Thomas H.; honoring ...........................................................................SR 176 Bridges, Jr., Mr. William A.; recognize ................................................................. SR 613 Bridging the Digital Divide in Aging Communities; create Senate Study Committee .................................................................................................... SR 473 Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation; CSX Corporation; recognize ...........................SR 239 Brock, Janet; commend ...........................................................................................SR 280 Brooks, Mr. Grady Evans; recognize ..................................................................... SR 382 Brookwood High School Football Team; congratulate...........................................SR 242

INDEX

3893

Brown, Dr. Katheryn "K.M." Vernethea Middleton; condolences .........................SR 557 Brown, George Ernest; recognize............................................................................. SR 34 Brown, Janice; recognize.........................................................................................SR 377 Brown, Lieutenant Colonel Veronica D.; recognize ...............................................SR 123 Brown, Ryan; Eagle Scout; recognize .................................................................... SR 552 Browning, Amanda D.; commend ...........................................................................SR 282 Burnett, Mr. Morgan; recognize ..............................................................................SR 235 Buskirk, Alex Van; STAR Student; commend.......................................................SR 216 Buskirk, Alex Van; STAR Student; commend........................................................SR 414 Butler, Mr. Hugh Carroll; condolences .................................................................... SR 39 Byck, Jr., Mr. Sylvan M.; condolences .................................................................. SR 603 Byrd, Mr. Elmer Robert; honoring ..........................................................................SR 370 Callaway, Jr., Mr. Cason Jewell; condolences ........................................................SR 476 Campbell II, Mr. Debon Leeroy; commend ............................................................SR 562 Campbell, Joseph "Red Dog"; condolences ............................................................SR 615 Capitol Arts Standards Commission; urge to authorize placement of a portrait of Mrs. Coretta Scott King..........................................................................SR 359 Captain Chris Whitehead and Firefighter Second-Class Steven Morris; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 178 Carden, Lindsey Brooke; commend ....................................................................... SR 273 Careers in Energy Week; recognizing week of October 17, 2011 ..........................SR 434 Carlson, Ian; recognize ............................................................................................. SR 70 Carlson, Mary Eloise; celebrate the birth ................................................................SR 582 Carroll, Dr. Evelyn Jenkins; recognize................................................................... SR 600 Carson, Mr. Wit; condolences .................................................................................SR 639 Carter, Albert F.; commend .....................................................................................SR 291 Carter, Brett; recognize............................................................................................SR 245 Carter, Sharon Elizabeth; commend ....................................................................... SR 597 Castellano, Lila H.; commend .................................................................................SR 285 Celeste, Joseph Andrew; 2011 STAR Student; commend ..................................... SR 465 Chamblee Middle School; congratulate ................................................................. SR 321 Chaney, Mr. Daniel; recognize................................................................................SR 490 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September ................................. SR 119 Children's Dental Health Month; declaring February .............................................SR 106 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kidney Transplant Program; recognize ..............SR 346 Civil Air Patrol; recognize.......................................................................................SR 318 Clark, George; Eagle Scout; recognize................................................................... SR 551 Clary, Caitlin Breanne; commend ...........................................................................SR 283 Class of Youth Leadership Baldwin 2011; commend .............................................SR 120 Clayton State University Lady Lakers Basketball Team; commend.......................SR 502 Clayton State University Women's Basketball Team; recognize ............................SR 500 Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol; recognize March 14 ...............................SR 350 Clinch County High School Football Team; congratulate ..................................... SR 348

3894

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Coca-Cola Company; recognize ..............................................................................SR 349 Coleman, Mr. Willie; recognize ..............................................................................SR 319 Coleman, Ms. Betty; recognize ...............................................................................SR 170 Columbia High School Eagles Basketball Team; recognize .................................. SR 537 Columbus Day; recognize March 1 ........................................................................ SR 173 Committed 2 You, Inc. of Conyers, Georgia; recognize ........................................ SR 610 Community Health Centers Day; recognize February 10 ...................................... SR 125 Community Health Department of; urge to implement a public information campaign about folic acid consumption ..............................................SR 231 Community Health, Department of; urge to implement a public information campaign about folic acid consumption ..............................................SR 627 Conklin, John Mark; recognize ................................................................................ SR 69 Conyers First United Methodist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize ..............SR 533 Copeland, Coach Alvin J.; recognize ..................................................................... SR 456 Corpe, Dr. Raymond F.; condolences..................................................................... SR 454 Corpe, Dr. Raymond; condolences..........................................................................SR 105 Cowart, Rhonda; commend .....................................................................................SR 137 Crabapple Crossing Elementary School; commend ................................................SR 210 Crooks, Ms. Cheryl; STAR Teacher; commend......................................................SR 415 Crowder, Carolyn Virginia Brown; commend ........................................................SR 191 Cumbie, Tracy and Kimberly; commend ................................................................SR 596 Current, Rashad; recognize......................................................................................SR 190 Daniel, Avery Edward; recognize ...........................................................................SR 569 Darien Telephone Company; recognize ................................................................. SR 222 Dasher, Mr. Robert; recognize ................................................................................SR 172 Daughtry, Mr. Jacob Carl; condolences ................................................................. SR 168 Davenport, Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon; recognize ...................................................SR 563 Davis, Jr., Mr. Erroll B. Davis; recognize ...............................................................SR 523 Daylight Saving Time; commend............................................................................SR 322 Deal, Nathan; Governor of the State of Georgia; commend .................................. SR 389 Delta Air Lines; recognize.......................................................................................SR 264 Detail 1, Charlie Company, 1-111th AV BN of the Georgia Army National Guard; recognize........................................................................................ SR 85 Diabate, Ambassador Daouda; recognize................................................................SR 203 Dighton, Mr. Alan; recognize..................................................................................SR 488 Dillard, Mrs. Anna; congratulate .............................................................................SR 640 Dixon Grove Baptist Church; recognize ................................................................ SR 425 Dodson, Adam Dee; recognize ................................................................................SR 449 Dollar, Reverend Taffi; recognize ...........................................................................SR 358 Drivin' N Cryin' band; commend.............................................................................SR 368 Duff, Mr. Jarvis; recognize......................................................................................SR 320 Duncan, Mr. Jeff; recognize ....................................................................................SR 621 Durrance, Andrew Josiah; recognize...................................................................... SR 132

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Dutra, Danielle; 2011 STAR Student; commend ....................................................SR 470 Eaves, Mr. A. Reginald; commend..........................................................................SR 555 Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; recognize...............................SR 166 Elizabeth Baptist Church; recognize ...................................................................... SR 421 Elliott, Mr. Tyron; condolences...............................................................................SR 530 Ellis, Mrs. Freida Jane Ferguson; recognize............................................................SR 364 Emanuel County Forestry Unit; recognize ..............................................................SR 317 Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 16................SR 143 Emory University; recognize...................................................................................SR 496 End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Children Day; recognize February 1 ................................................................................................ SR 76 Epsilon Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order; recognize...........................................SR 611 Esther Jackson Elementary School; recognize ........................................................SR 209 Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; recognize .................................................................... SR 558 Ethridge, Elizabeth Ashlyn; recognize ................................................................... SR 605 Eunice, James David; condolences..........................................................................SR 187 Everett, Mr. Roy; recognize ....................................................................................SR 561 Faal, Jonelle P.; commend .......................................................................................SR 300 Fairfield Baptist Church's New Sanctuary; recognize.............................................SR 633 Family Memory Week; recognize the week of July 23, 2011 through August 1, 2011........................................................................................................ SR 177 Farm to School Programs; commend ..................................................................... SR 508 Farmer, Mr. James Robert "Bob"; condolences ......................................................SR 598 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; request the safety of allowing El Paso Corporation to transport liquefied natural gas through Georgia ................SR 431 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; urge to carefully consider the safety aspects; El Paso Corporation to transport liquefied natural gas ...................SR 311 Finger, Ms. Kelley; STAR Teacher; commend.......................................................SR 517 Firefighters' Recognition Day; observe February 1.................................................. SR 66 First Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize .............................................SR 541 Flory, Nate; recognize .............................................................................................SR 252 Flowers, Mr. Jason; recognize .................................................................................. SR 12 Floyd Chapel Baptist Church; recognize................................................................ SR 612 Ford, Elijah Cale; recognize ....................................................................................SR 394 Forestry Day at the Capitol; recognize February 9 .................................................. SR 92 Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman; recognize .................................... SR 154 Foster Care Support Foundation; recognize ............................................................SR 485 Foster, Jimmie L., National Commander of the American Legion; recognize................................................................................................................... SR 23 Fowler, Katherine Elizabeth; Alex Thomas Immer; congratulate...........................SR 614 Franklin County High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize...........................SR 331 Franklin County High School Girls Basketball Team; recognize ...........................SR 330

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Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 443 Fraternal Order of Police Day; recognize March 2 .................................................SR 251 Free, Mrs. Myrlene Wade; condolences ................................................................... SR 83 Fulton, Mr. Tom; STAR Teacher; commend ..........................................................SR 417 Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 22......................................... SR 47 Gainer, Peggy, Mrs.; recognize ................................................................................ SR 71 Gallup, Dr. Donald G.; condolences......................................................................... SR 42 General Assembly; authorize to impose limits on the amount of tuition; University of System of Georgia; may increase on an annual basis .......................SR 353 Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; recognize ..................................................SR 423 Georgia Congressional Delegation; urge to pursue an equitable, long-term resolution; growth rate formula; medicare reimbursement for Georgia Physicians ................................................................................................. SR 524 Georgia Department of Education; urge to implement cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes in the public schools ...................................................SR 590 Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 8 ................................. SR 45 Georgia Free Clinic Network Day; recognize March 16........................................ SR 422 Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; recognize ...............................SR 334 Georgia Institute of Technology Day; recognize January 12 ................................... SR 36 Georgia Institute of Technology; celebrate 50 years of matriculation of African American students ......................................................................................SR 327 Georgia Peach Festival; 2010 Georgia Peach Queens; commend...........................SR 135 Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize first week of October...........................................SR 183 Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day; declare Tuesday, March 22, 2011 ....................SR 392 Georgia School Boards Association; recognize ......................................................SR 531 Georgia State University Day; recognize February 9..............................................SR 110 Georgia Women of Achievement; recognize ..........................................................SR 269 Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; honoring ...............................................................................................SR 542 Georgia's District Attorneys; urge to invest in resources in solving homicides, providing public safety program instead of seeking death penalty......................................................................................................................SR 155 Georgia's Music Therapists; recognize................................................................... SR 206 Georgia's Pre-K Program; recognize ...................................................................... SR 482 Gerena, Adriana; commend .....................................................................................SR 274 German Consulate; recognize..................................................................................SR 375 Giddens, Dr. Don P.; recognize ...............................................................................SR 403 Gill Industries; recognize.........................................................................................SR 113 Girl Scout Day; recognize February 15 .................................................................. SR 144 Glover, Dr. Beverly A. Williams; recognize ...........................................................SR 310 Glover, Jr., Reverend Dr. Walter L.; recognize.......................................................SR 309 Gordon Lee High School Softball Team; congratulate ...........................................SR 342

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3897

Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; recognize ........................................ SR 439 Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; recognize ................................................... SR 79 Green Power EMC; recognize .................................................................................SR 151 Greenway, Mr. Glynn; condolences ......................................................................... SR 98 Gribble, Daniel; STAR Teacher; commend ............................................................SR 412 Grier, Sr., Mr. Eddie Arthur; condolences ..............................................................SR 528 Griffis, Mr. William I.; recognize............................................................................SR 254 Gura, Jeremy; Eagle Scout; recognize.................................................................... SR 484 Gwinnett County Day; recognize Wednesday, February 23, 2011 .........................SR 221 Habersham Board of Education; recognize .............................................................SR 505 Habersham County Day; recognize February 16 ....................................................SR 128 Hamilton, Mr. Lewis; honoring ...............................................................................SR 428 Hammock, Lieutenant John Ellis; condolences........................................................ SR 86 Hammock, Lieutenant John Ellis; condolences.......................................................SR 314 Haney, Mr. Lee; recognize ......................................................................................SR 324 Harper, Ms. Margaret "Peggy"; condolences ..........................................................SR 625 Harrell, Reverend William F.; commend ................................................................. SR 82 Harris, III, Dr. Henry Melvin "Pete"; condolences .................................................SR 529 Health Care Transformation; senate study committee; create.................................. SR 54 Healthy Kids Challenge Day; recognize March 3 ...................................................SR 258 Hembree, Blake; commend .....................................................................................SR 136 Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; recognize ..................................... SR 457 Henry, Dr. Darrell; recognize ..................................................................................SR 158 Henry, Michael Owen; commend............................................................................SR 293 Herbst, Dr. Susan; recognize ...................................................................................SR 499 Hernandez, Nadine; 2011 STAR Student; commend..............................................SR 268 Hernandez, Nadine; STAR Student; commend.......................................................SR 408 Herrin, Mr. Samuel Perry; recognize...................................................................... SR 445 Hersey, Curtis; commend ........................................................................................SR 157 Hetherington, Mr. Scott; STAR Teacher; commend...............................................SR 406 Hickman, Scott; commend.......................................................................................SR 220 Hilburn, Ann and Clayton; recognize..................................................................... SR 450 Hillcrest Farms of Dearing, Georgia; recognize......................................................SR 175 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network in Georgia; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 512 Hodges, Dr. Cecil A.; condolences..........................................................................SR 604 Hodges, Ms. Y'lonne R.; recognize ........................................................................ SR 340 Holcomb Bridge Middle School; commend............................................................SR 208 Holcomb, Jennifer M.; commend ............................................................................SR 294 Holmes, Ms. Mattie Parks; commend .................................................................... SR 436 Home Education Day; recognize .............................................................................. SR 74 Hope, Mallory; STAR Student; commend ..............................................................SR 411 Howard, Sheriff Herman; condolences .................................................................. SR 566

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Huang, Haley; STAR Student; commend................................................................SR 213 Hudgens, Honorable Ralph T.; recognize ...............................................................SR 361 Hudon, Cody Randal; commend .............................................................................SR 606 Hulsey, III, Colonel Benjamin Jefferson; recognize ...............................................SR 243 Huneke, II, Mr. Michael; recognize ....................................................................... SR 335 Hutchins, Reverend Markel; recognize .................................................................. SR 199 Iota Theta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; recognize................................. SR 460 Isler, Sr., Mr. Purvis E.; commend ..........................................................................SR 150 Israel Temple CME; recognize................................................................................SR 108 Izlar, Mr. Robert Lee; recognize .............................................................................SR 180 Jackson, Mr. Roosevelt; recognize ..........................................................................SR 567 Jackson, Patrick Alexander; commend................................................................... SR 289 Japan; extending sympathies and encouragement ..................................................SR 397 Jaquish, Ms. Nicole; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend ............................................SR 464 Jeans, Joshua Austin; recognize ..............................................................................SR 607 Jenkins, Jr., Mr. A. Felton; condolences .................................................................. SR 63 Jernigan, Mrs. Iry; recognize .................................................................................... SR 91 Jett, Mr. Gordon; recognize .....................................................................................SR 391 Jewish Heritage Month, recognize September, 2011 ..............................................SR 160 Jimmy Stewart Day; recognize March 14 ...............................................................SR 399 Joe Rogers, Sr. and Tom Forkner; recognize ..........................................................SR 204 Johnson, Mr. Woody; recognize..............................................................................SR 483 Johnston III, Honorable Robert Glenn; condolences ..............................................SR 453 Johnston, Jason; 2011 STAR Student; commend....................................................SR 463 Jonah, Gerald; commend .........................................................................................SR 287 Jones County Lady Hounds Softball Team; recognize ............................................ SR 94 Jones, Mr. Brian; recognize .....................................................................................SR 127 Joye, Mr. Harlon E.; recognize................................................................................SR 459 Juneteenth Celebration Day; recognize .................................................................. SR 164 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize............................................................SR 189 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize............................................................SR 492 Kelley, Mr. Mike; honoring.....................................................................................SR 427 Kemp, Honorable Brian; Georgia Secretary of State; recognize ............................SR 390 Kemper, Mr. Matt; STAR Teacher; commend........................................................SR 217 Kemper, Mr. Matt; STAR Teacher; commend........................................................SR 407 Keyros, Nickalus Brandon; commend.................................................................... SR 564 Khan, Aleisha; STAR Student; commend ...............................................................SR 519 Kiernan, Reverend Monsignor R. Donald; commend .............................................SR 174 King, Dr. Samuel T.; recognize ...............................................................................SR 337 Kirkland, Carla; commend.......................................................................................SR 286 Knobel, Jr., Dr. Roland J.; condolences ................................................................. SR 626 Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team; commend..................................................................................................................SR 383

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3899

Lampros, Scott Bruce; recognize.............................................................................SR 247 Landers, John; STAR Student; commend ...............................................................SR 215 Landers, Reverend Andre; recognize ..................................................................... SR 236 Lane, Gregory "Dalton"; recognize ........................................................................ SR 378 LaPorte, Kailyn; recognize ......................................................................................SR 486 Lathem, Mary; recognize.........................................................................................SR 193 Lawson, Ms. Cathie; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend............................................SR 469 Leadership Baldwin 2011; recognize ..................................................................... SR 121 Leadership Clayton Class of 2010-2011; commend ................................................ SR 88 Leadership Georgia; recognize ................................................................................SR 260 League, Mr. Joe; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend ..................................................SR 466 LeCroy, Trooper Chadwick T.; condolences...........................................................SR 543 Ledbetter, Mr. James G.; recognize.......................................................................... SR 27 Lee, Michelle; STAR Student; commend................................................................SR 416 Lee, Reverend Kerwin B.; recognize...................................................................... SR 188 Lesniewski, Victor Adam; commend ..................................................................... SR 278 Lewis, Representative John; Presidential Medal of Freedom; recognize................SR 234 Lian-Juin, Mr. Tora; recognize................................................................................SR 451 Life Matters Outreach Pregnancy Care Center; recognize..................................... SR 475 LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; recognize .................................................... SR 38 Links Day; recognize March 21, 2011 ................................................................... SR 396 Little, Clinton; commend.........................................................................................SR 304 Little, Reverend Clifford; recognize....................................................................... SR 437 Living Water International; recognize.................................................................... SR 587 Local Board of Education; urge to adopt policies requiring vending machines in schools be stocked with only healthy options .................................... SR 480 Local Boards of Education; urge after 2014 to purchase only school buses equipped with video cameras ..................................................................................SR 479 Logan, Mr. Cal; recognize .......................................................................................SR 205 Long, Keri; commend..............................................................................................SR 272 Long, Ms. Mary N.; recognize ................................................................................SR 594 Loudermilk, Sara Christiana; recognize ................................................................. SR 341 Lowe, Mr. Gordon; recognize .................................................................................SR 241 Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; supporting federal recognition ...............................................................................................................SR 493 Lowery, Alexander K.; commend ...........................................................................SR 305 Lupus Awareness Day; declare February 16 ...........................................................SR 142 Maciolek, Kyle; Eagle Scout; recognize ................................................................ SR 477 Macon Day; observe March 3 .................................................................................SR 307 Magill, Mr. Daniel Hamiliton; recognize ................................................................SR 146 Many, Edward M.; commend ................................................................................... SR 48 Marcotte, Samuel Wallace; commend.................................................................... SR 181 Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn; recognize ...........................................................SR 259

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Marshall, Raymond Royal; condolences ................................................................ SR 202 Massey, Cameryn; recognize...................................................................................SR 546 Master Sergeant Charles Richard Van Hoy, Jr.; recognize .................................... SR 444 McCorkle, Mr. Don; recognize................................................................................SR 253 McCraney, Jonathon; recognize ..............................................................................SR 472 McDuffee, Judge Reginald Moore; condolences ..................................................... SR 40 McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit; recognize ...............................................SR 316 McElhannon, Mrs. Mary Zelma Smith; recognize ................................................... SR 81 McGuiness, Mrs. Kimberly; commend .................................................................. SR 230 McKinney, Mr. James Edward "Billy"; condolences..............................................SR 249 McNeill, Mrs. Sheila M.; recognize ....................................................................... SR 366 Mead, Mr. Al; recognize........................................................................................... SR 72 Melaver, Mr. Norton; condolences........................................................................... SR 90 Merten, Ambassador Kenneth H.; recognize...........................................................SR 634 MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; congratulate .....................................................SR 171 Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership; recognize.........................SR 522 Mexican Consul General Salvador De Lara; recognize ..........................................SR 588 Middleton, Hewell "Chank"; commend ................................................................. SR 547 Middleton, Sakina C.; commend .............................................................................SR 302 Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team; congratulate ...............SR 538 Miller, Eric; recognize .............................................................................................SR 581 Miller, Ms. Caroline; honoring................................................................................SR 246 Miller, Ms. Maureen; STAR Teacher; commend....................................................SR 219 Milltown Pride; recognize the Georgia debut of a feature film...............................SR 129 Milstead Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize...................................... SR 534 Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville; recognize.....................................................SR 347 Mitchell, Jr., Reverend Bennie; condolences ..........................................................SR 107 Model United Nations and Model Arab League Programs of Georgia State University; Dr. Rashid Naim; recognize ........................................................SR 419 Moore, Major General Thomas R.; recognize.........................................................SR 223 Moses, Derek Wayne; condolences........................................................................ SR 616 Moseyley, Ms. Vanessa; recognize ........................................................................ SR 185 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia; recognize ..............................................SR 635 Mount Nebo Baptist Church; recognize ................................................................. SR 620 National Wear Red Day; recognize February 4........................................................ SR 14 Nease, Jr., Mr. Lawton M.; condolences .................................................................. SR 41 Nelson, Austin; recognize........................................................................................SR 237 Nesbitt, Dr. Martha; recognize ................................................................................SR 197 New Americans Day; recognize ..............................................................................SR 478 New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; recognize ............................SR 506 Newton, Cameron Jerrell "Cam"; recognize ............................................................ SR 89 Nile Valley Civilization Conference II; recognize ..................................................SR 632 Norris, Officer Mike; honoring ...............................................................................SR 356

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North Georgia College and State University Day; recognize February 3 ................ SR 77 North Georgia College and State University Softball Team; recognize .................. SR 78 Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association on Tourism Day; recognize................................................................................................................... SR 25 Nunnally, Mr. Hugh and the late Mrs. Miriam Nunnally; recognize ......................SR 559 Ola High School Band; recognize ...........................................................................SR 458 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 3...................................... SR 95 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 3...................................... SR 96 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 3...................................... SR 97 Operation HOPE Day; recognize January 19, 2011 ................................................. SR 22 Orgbon, Charles; recognize .....................................................................................SR 424 Ortega, Ms. Sarah; STAR Teacher; commend ........................................................SR 520 PAGE Day; recognize February 22 ........................................................................ SR 184 Palmer, Mr. Mark; recognize...................................................................................SR 447 Parsons, Jr., Richard Warren; recognize................................................................. SR 363 Pass, Mr. Spencer; condolences ..............................................................................SR 152 Patel, Yogini; commend ..........................................................................................SR 333 Patel, Yogini; STAR Student; commend................................................................ SR 413 Patrick, James "Alley Pat"; commend .................................................................... SR 351 Paul Anderson Youth Home; commend ................................................................. SR 196 Payne, Ms. Barbara; recognize ................................................................................SR 609 Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17 ................................................... SR 67 Peeples, Mr. Billy; condolences ..............................................................................SR 619 Peeples, Mr. Billy; recognize ..................................................................................SR 565 Perry, Coach Bill; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend ................................................SR 462 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; commend ........................................................SR 507 Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team; commend........................................ SR 109 Ping, His Excellency Dr. Jean; recognize................................................................SR 631 Polite-Tate, Ms. Bettina; recognize ........................................................................ SR 430 Pollard, Will; STAR Student; commend ................................................................ SR 227 Polley, Nathan; Eagle Scout; recognize ................................................................. SR 550 Powell, Mr. Alwyn Vernon "AV"; recognize..........................................................SR 325 Prather, Mr. Bob; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 32 Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month; recognize April ..................................... SR 504 Price, Ms. Grace Riley; recognize ............................................................................ SR 80 Priester, Ms. Sabra; recognize .................................................................................SR 186 Private Sector Colleges/Universities; recognize......................................................SR 147 Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize March 14............................................SR 384 Pyshos, Nicholas; recognize ....................................................................................SR 545 Reagan, Ronald; recognize ......................................................................................SR 115 Realtists Day; recognize February 23..................................................................... SR 195 Reed, Honorable Kasim; recognize ........................................................................ SR 148 Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia; create joint study committee ................SR 326

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Reopening Celebration for the Heritage Sanctuary at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; recognize....................................................................... SR 618 Rhodes, Mr. Garnett; congratulate ..........................................................................SR 373 Rice, Mr. Bob; recognize.........................................................................................SR 387 Right to Hike; recognize..........................................................................................SR 548 Robie, Mrs. Odelle Wynelle; condolences ..............................................................SR 591 Rockdale Alliance Church of Oxford, Georgia; recognize .................................... SR 536 Rockdale Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize..................................... SR 535 Roper, Cameron; Eagle Scout; recognize................................................................. SR 53 Roswell Fire Department; recognize ...................................................................... SR 161 Roswell North Elementary School; congratulate ....................................................SR 207 Rountree, Mr. Ross Lee; condolences .................................................................... SR 169 RSV Awareness Month; recognize October............................................................SR 131 Rural Health Day; recognize February 16 ................................................................ SR 60 Rural Metro Ambulance; recognize ......................................................................... SR 58 Sanders, Dr. Robert; recognize................................................................................SR 362 Sanders, Mr. Larry; recognize .................................................................................SR 198 Sanders, Mr. Ned M.; recognize..............................................................................SR 112 Sanders, Paul; STAR Student; commend ................................................................SR 405 Sandy Creek High School Football Team; congratulate ........................................ SR 212 Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America; recognize ..................................... SR 435 Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support the development, construction, and implementation............................................................................SR 163 Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; endorse efforts to deepen the ports ...................................................................................................... SR 312 Schmidt, Elizabeth J.; commend .............................................................................SR 298 School Choice Day; recognize January 25 ............................................................... SR 11 Scott, Mr. Dylan; recognize.....................................................................................SR 446 Screen, Dr. Robert Martin; recognize..................................................................... SR 510 Sellier, Honorable Tony; condolences...................................................................... SR 99 Senate Officials; Employees and Committees............................................................ SR 5 Senior Week; recognize week of February 21, 2011 ..............................................SR 159 Sharpe, Shanah Karen; commend............................................................................SR 276 Shell, Abigail Taylor; STAR Student; commend....................................................SR 513 Shell, Ms. Mary; STAR Teacher; commend ...........................................................SR 226 Shieldneck, Mr. Barry; STAR Teacher; commend .................................................SR 218 Shrum, Glenn; 2011 STAR Student; commend ......................................................SR 467 Sims, Kristina "Camille"; commend....................................................................... SR 201 Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 23 .............................................. SR 75 Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; recognize ................................................................. SR 540 Small, Reverend Frederick Leon; recognize ............................................................ SR 21 Smith, Bishop Kevin Lydell; recognize ................................................................... SR 35 Smith, Dr. Thomas; recognize .................................................................................SR 323

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3903

Smith, Jr., Judge Sidney O.; recognize..................................................................... SR 10 Smith, Mr. Arch; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 62 Smith, Mr. David R.; recognize...............................................................................SR 306 Smith, Mrs. Marlene; recognize ............................................................................... SR 51 Smith, Noah; Eagle Scout; recognize ..................................................................... SR 549 Smith, Tony; commend ...........................................................................................SR 624 Southern Center for Human Rights; recognize........................................................SR 509 Spencer, David Vaughn; commend ........................................................................ SR 297 Sportsmen's Day; recognize February 8 ................................................................. SR 117 Sportsmen's Day; recognize January 13 ..................................................................... SR 7 Springfield Missionary Baptist Church; recognize .................................................. SR 50 St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal Walter Crawford; recognize ...............................SR 339 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael A. Foran; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 338 State and Local Governments; urge to promote public awareness of dangers of celebratory gunfire .................................................................................... SR 1 State Restaurant Day; declare February 15 .............................................................SR 149 Stephenson High School Student; Advanced Placement Exam Scores of 4 and above; recognize ........................................................................................SR 574 Stephenson High School Students with SAT scores over 1600; recognize ............SR 573 Stephenson High School Students with SAT scores over 2000; recognize ............SR 572 Stephenson High School Students; Academic College Scholarships; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 577 Stephenson High School Students; Advanced Placement Exam Scores of 3 and above; recognize ........................................................................................SR 575 Stephenson High School Students; athletic college scholarships; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 576 Stephenson High School Students; Band College Scholarships; recognize............SR 578 Stephenson High School Students; recognize .........................................................SR 570 Stephenson High School Students; recognize .........................................................SR 571 Stephenson High School; Fine Arts Scholarship Recipients; recognize .................SR 580 Stephenson High School; Gates Millennium Scholarship Finalists; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 579 Stinson, Jasmyn; 2011 STAR Student; commend...................................................SR 461 Stopp, Ms. Kelly; recognize ....................................................................................SR 134 Stripling, Philip; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 59 Stroud, Cleveland; Conyers City Councilman; recognize...................................... SR 641 Stroud, Mr. Wilfred; condolences ...........................................................................SR 336 Student Venture Day; recognize April 23 ...............................................................SR 622 Suddeth, Lauren Alaina; recognize ........................................................................ SR 354 Sweat, Mr. Keith; recognize ....................................................................................SR 426 Sweat, Robert Aaron; Eagle Scout; recognize.........................................................SR 487 Tate, Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett; recognize ...............................................................SR 599

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Tattnall County High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize ............................SR 584 Tattnall County High School Girls Basketball Team; recognize ............................SR 583 Tatum, Kim; recognize ............................................................................................SR 167 Taylor, Ella Wells; STAR Student; commend ........................................................SR 516 Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day; recognize February 9 ...........SR 126 The Coca-Cola Company; recognize...................................................................... SR 357 The Coca-Cola Company; recognize...................................................................... SR 395 The Macon Chapter of the Georgia Prince Hall Shriners and Daughters of Isis; recognize ..........................................................................................................SR 438 Thomas, Mr. Michael L.; recognize ....................................................................... SR 589 Thrower, Mr. Bill; recognize ...................................................................................SR 442 Timmons, Jr., Honorable Jimmie Hodge; condolences...........................................SR 560 Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day; recognize February 10 ..............................................................................................................SR 130 Tomlinson, Honorable Teresa; recognize................................................................SR 593 Torrence, Ms. Linda; recognize................................................................................ SR 37 Toth, Ms. Christine; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend.............................................SR 267 Toth, Ms. Christine; STAR Teacher; commend......................................................SR 410 Tourism Day; declare January 25 ............................................................................. SR 49 Town of Tyrone's; centennial anniversary; recognize.............................................SR 211 Townsend, Miriam H.; commend............................................................................SR 290 Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; support modernization .............................SR 494 Transit Day in Georgia; recognize February 3 ........................................................SR 100 Transportation Department of; urge to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies ........................................................................ SR 31 Transportation Department; urge to install sound barriers on I-95 near Blythe Island ............................................................................................................SR 233 Transportation System; urge the efficient delivery and maintenance ...................... SR 29 Transportation, Department of ; urge to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies ........................................................................ SR 30 Trion High School Cheerleading Squad; recognize ................................................SR 229 Trower, Jake; STAR Student; commend ................................................................ SR 636 Turkish-American Day at the Capitol; designate March 29................................... SR 352 Twine, Imani Thompson; condolences..................................................................... SR 93 Tygrett III, Mr. Howard; condolences.................................................................... SR 124 U.S. Agriculture Department; request to deregulate biotech alfalfa based on science and without conditions............................................................................ SR 43 U.S. Congress; urge to designate the Honor and Remember Flag as national emblem of service and sacrifice; U.S. Armed Forces ...............................SR 521 U.S. Congress; urge to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program....................................................................................................................SR 629 U.S. Congress; urge to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program....................................................................................................................SR 381

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3905

U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service; urge to include all outer continental shelf planning; five-year plan for offshore development.............................................................................................................SR 379 U.S. Senate; urge members to oppose ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child ................................................................... SR 601 Ulmer, James C.; commend.....................................................................................SR 301 Ulrich, Ms. Deborah; commend ..............................................................................SR 332 Ulrich, Ms. Deborah; STAR Teacher; commend ....................................................SR 409 Underwood, Dexter; Eagle Scout; recognize ..........................................................SR 553 United Nations Security Council; express support and respect...............................SR 238 Urban E-Life and Eco-Alliances; recognize............................................................SR 452 Usher, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Leon; recognize ...........................................................SR 585 Vaden, Jr., Mr. Dan; condolences ............................................................................ SR 52 Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 3 ..................................................... SR 44 Victim Services Day; recognize April 1, 2011........................................................SR 556 Vold, Emily; commend............................................................................................SR 271 Wadsworth, Mr. Charles; recognize ....................................................................... SR 369 Waldrop, Nicholas Ryan; recognize ....................................................................... SR 360 Walker, Honorable Larry; commend...................................................................... SR 133 Walton, Reverend Denise; recognize ..................................................................... SR 503 Ward, Emily; commend...........................................................................................SR 138 Water Supply; urge the performance of a feasibility study of withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters; Tennessee River basin ................................... SR 228 Watkins, Mr. Alfred; STAR Teacher; commend ....................................................SR 214 Watkiss, Ms. Gina; STAR Teacher; commend .......................................................SR 518 Whiting, Ms. Mary; recognize.................................................................................SR 623 Widespread Panic; recognize...................................................................................SR 145 Wilber, Dr. Joe; condolences...................................................................................SR 592 Wilder, Andrew; commend .....................................................................................SR 281 Wilkes, Mr. Trenton; commend ..............................................................................SR 182 Wilkes, Mr. Trenton; commend ..............................................................................SR 295 Wilkinson County High School Boys Basketball Team; congratulate ...................SR 455 Will to Live Foundation; commend........................................................................ SR 262 William Cobb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7583 in Roswell, Georgia; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 491 Williams, Cadet Colonel Tiana; recognize..............................................................SR 497 Williams, Mr. Patrick Ansley; condolences ............................................................SR 602 Williams, Reverend Dr. Clarence "Teddy"; recognize............................................SR 194 Willis, Ms. Rachel; recognize..................................................................................SR 365 Wilson, Mr. Chuck; recognize.................................................................................SR 111 Winters, Major Richard "Dick" D; condolences .....................................................SR 118 Wisconsin Legislature; express support for Governor and majority members...................................................................................................................SR 225

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Women of Wealth Global Summit; recognize ........................................................SR 420 Woodlawn Elementary School Archery Team; recognize ..................................... SR 232 Wooldridge, Kristen Michele; STAR Student; commend...................................... SR 515 Wrlen, Dr. Christine; recognize.............................................................................SR 374 WrestleMania Week in Georgia; recognize March 30 - April 4 .............................SR 367 Wright, Kenneth Dale; recognize ............................................................................SR 329 Wright, Reverend Charles E.; recognize ................................................................ SR 628 Wuertz, Theresa; commend .....................................................................................SR 270 Yang, Tracy Jane; commend ...................................................................................SR 288 Year of Golf in Georgia; recognize 2011 ................................................................SR 344 Yeomans, Casey; Eagle Scout; recognize ................................................................ SR 64 Yeomans, Samuel; Eagle Scout; recognize .............................................................. SR 65 Yonz, James M.; commend .....................................................................................SR 279 Young Farmers Day; recognize February 10 ........................................................... SR 46 Young, Mr. Grady; honoring ...................................................................................SR 429 Young, Mr. Levi; STAR Teacher; commend ..........................................................SR 514 Youth Business Development Day; recognize ........................................................SR 402 Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize February 15 .............................................SR 141 Zagoria, David C.; commend ..................................................................................SR 296 Zion Baptist Church Community Center; recognize ...............................................SR 617 Zoo Atlanta; Mr. Raymond King; commend...........................................................SR 511
RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS Peace Officers' Annuity/Benefit Fund; certain employees of the Natural Resources Department shall be eligible for membership ......................................... SB 96 Peace Officers' Annuity/Benefit Fund; provide member disabled by injury; entitled to a disability benefit under certain conditions ...............................SB 242 Public Retirement Systems; duties of boards of trustees; provide ..........................HB 308 Retirement and Pensions; public systems prohibited from expending fund for certain purposes; provide ...................................................................................HB 297 Retirement and Pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................HB 144 Retirement Bills; define a certain term...................................................................HB 293 Retirement; provide an increase in the employee contribution; retirement benefit; conditions .................................................................................................. SB 246 Retirement; provide election; Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of Teachers Retirement ................................................................................................SB 287 Retirement; tax commissioner or an employee of any such officer; membership; Employees' Retirement System of Georgia ...................................... SB 286 Retirement; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15; provide for conditions..............................................................................................SB 137

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REVENUE BONDS; COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OTHER ENTITIES Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 284
REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF; STATE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
Revenue and Tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions........................................................................HB 346 Revenue Department; no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of sales and use tax return or report ......................................... SB 21
REYNOLDS, SHAWANDA; recognized .............................................................P...age 178
RICHMOND COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
ROCKDALE COUNTY Rockdale County; chief magistrate; provide election .............................................HB 586 Rockdale County; Probate Court judge; change compensation ..............................HB 585
ROCKDALE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Rockdale County; chief magistrate; provide election .............................................HB 586
RURAL AREAS; PHYSICIANS ASSISTANCE State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509

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SALES AND USE TAX 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 256 County Sales and Use Tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure .................................................................................................................HB 240 Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation ................SB 156 Mass Transportation; remove the suspension period; use of proceeds from sales/use tax by a public transit system ..........................................................SB 232 Public Accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional levies; authorize ..................................................................................................................HB 382 Revenue and Tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms ...................................................................................................HB 168

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Sales and Use Tax; distribution of unidentifiable proceeds; limit commissioner's authority .........................................................................................HB 228 Sales and Use Tax; certain health care services; provide.......................................HB 117 Sales and Use Tax Exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts, and equipment; extend time period ................................................................................HB 234 Sales and Use Tax Exemption; certain jet fuel sales; continue ...............................HB 322 Taxation; provide sales/use taxes shall not apply to amounts paid by transients to travel agents/intermediaries ................................................................SB 244
SAVANNAH, CITY OF Savannah, City of; board of education; terms of office; revise provisions .............. SB 90 Savannah, City of; mayor, city council, city manager; set agenda for all meetings of city council............................................................................................ SB 89 Savannah, City of; remove certain qualifications for local board of education members ................................................................................................. SB 129 Savannah, City of; term of office of board of education president; revise provisions.................................................................................................................HB 539
SEARCHES AND SEIZURES Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40 Search Warrants; video conference; what portion of video maintained; clarify.......................................................................................................................HB 196 Searches with Warrants; issuance of search warrants by judicial officers; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 229
SECRETARY OF STATE 2011-2012 Senators, Election Certification ...............................................................Page1 Carter, Jason; District 42, Election Certification .......................................................Page4 Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions.........................................................SB 190 Miller, Butch; District 49, Election Certification .....................................................Page 7
SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Communication to Governor; Confirmation of Appointees...............................P. age 3730 Elected Secretary of the Senate ...............................................................................Page 36
SELLING AND OTHER TRADE PRACTICES Chief's Law; enact ....................................................................................................HB 40

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Commerce; provide incandescent light bulbs manufactured in Georgia not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation...................... SB 61 Georgia Lemon Law; consumer; define term..........................................................HB 205 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19 Trade Practices; clarify certain information; economic development project; conducted by private person shall not constitute public information ..............................................................................................................SB 159 Unfair Trade Practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide ..................................................................................................HB 423
SENATE Health Care Transformation; senate study committee; create.................................. SR 54 Morning Roll Calls: Pages 33, 49, 67, 75, 83, 89, 98, 105, 109, 113, 124, 133, 145, 168, 186, 206, 228, 245, 281, 707, 732, 747, 781, 818, 846, 1088, 1158, 1202, 1228, 1358, 1624, 1636, 1653, 1669, 1685, 1748, 2242, 2387, 2617, 3256 Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; create......................................................................................................................... SR 68 Senate Erosion and Sediment Control Study Committee; create ............................SR 525 Senate Officials; Employees and Committees............................................................ SR 5 Senate On and Off Premise Signs Study Committee; create.................................. SR 638 Senate Residential and General Contractors Licensing Study Committee; create........................................................................................................................SR 393 Senate Rules; adopt..................................................................................................... SR 2 Senate Rules; amend................................................................................................SR 526 Senate Rules; amend................................................................................................SR 498 Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee; create ....................................................... SR 28 Senate Study Committee on Advance Directives; create ......................................... SR 19 Senate Tenth Amendment Enforcement Study Committee; create .........................SR 122
SENATORS ALBERS; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance & Labor; April 11 ......................P...a.g. e 2385 ALBERS; appointed Majority Caucus Deputy Whip..............................................Page 32 BALFOUR; appointed Ex-Officio to Health & Human Services; March 7.......P...a.g. e 1087 BALFOUR; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 3 .............................P...age 816 BETHEL; appointed Majority Caucus Deputy Whip..............................................Page 32 BROWN; elected Democratic Leader ....................................................................Page 30 BROWN; communication; explanation of vote on SB 52 .................................Page 1371 BROWN; communication; Minority Report on HB 326......................................Page 814 BUTLER; elected Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman of Finance .......................P. age 30 BUTLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 129 ..............................P..age 3150 BUTTERWORTH; appointed Administration Floor Leader .................................Page 31 BUTTERWORTH; appointed to Committee on Assignments...............................P. age 40

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BUTTERWORTH; communication; authorized Senator Grant to Chair Higher Education; February 15 ............................................................................P...age 184 BUTTERWORTH; communication; authorized Senator Grant to Chair Higher Education; March 29 ..............................................................................P...a.g. e 1745 BUTTERWORTH; communication; explanation of vote on SB 101 ................P...a.g. e 1432 BUTTERWORTH; communication; explanation of vote on SR 84 ....................P...age 213 BUTTERWORTH; communication; removing name from SB 18 ......................P...age 159 BUTTERWORTH; communication; removing name from SB 20 ........................P. age 96 BUTTERWORTH; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 322 ...................P...a.g..e...3..2..34 CARTER, B.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9.......................P...a.g. e 1157 CARTER, J.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 8 ................................Page 285 CARTER, J.; Election Certification .........................................................................Page 4 CARTER, J.; Oath of Office.....................................................................................Page 5 CARTER, J.; Standing Committee Appointments ...................................................Page 9 CHANCE; appointed Administration Floor Leader ...............................................P...a.g..e...31 CHANCE; suspend Rule 3-3.1; Governor's Appointments ...............................P. age 2652 COWSERT; elected Majority Caucus Chairman ...................................................P. age 29 COWSERT; appointed Majority Caucus Senior Whip ...........................................Page 32 COWSERT; authorized to Chair Judiciary meeting; February 9 .........................P...age 144 DAVENPORT; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar........................................................................................P...age 209 DAVENPORT; communication; explanation of vote on SR 1 ............................P...age 269 DAVIS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 500 .................................Page 3274 DAVIS; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar .......P...a.g. e 2250 DAVIS; communication; explanation of vote on SB 102 ..................................Page 1455 FORT; Oath of Office.............................................................................................P. age 52 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 1 ....................................Page 739 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9 ..................................Page 1157 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 10 ................................Page 1200 GINN; communication; explanation of vote on HB 99......................................P...a.g. e 1692 GINN; communication; explanation of vote on HB 503....................................Page 2347 GOGGANS; elected Majority Caucus Secretary ...................................................P. age 29 GOGGANS; appointed Majority Caucus Chief Deputy Whip ..............................P. age 32 GOLDEN; communication; switched to Republican Party....................................Page 30 GOLDEN; Oath of Office.......................................................................................P. age 36 GOOCH; appointed Majority Caucus Deputy Whip...............................................Page 32 GOOCH; communication; explanation of vote on HB 41 .................................Page 1343 GOOCH; communication; explanation of vote on SB 10, SB 80 & SB 82 .......P...a.g. e 1421 GOOCH; communication; removing name from SB 53 ......................................Page 159 GRANT; authorized to Chair Higher Education meeting; February 15...............P...age 184 GRANT; authorized to Chair Higher Education meeting; March 29.................P...a.g. e 1745 GRANT; communication; explanation of vote on HB 78 ..................................Page 2225 HAMRICK; appointed to Administrative Affairs Committee ...............................P. age 26

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HAMRICK; communication; authorized Senator Cowsert to Chair Judiciary; February 9 ............................................................................................P...age 144 HARBISON; Oath of Office ..................................................................................P. age 41 HENSON; elected Democratic Caucus Whip ........................................................P. age 30 HILL, JACK; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 4..................................Page 845 HILL, JUDSON; communication; explanation of vote on SB 40......................P...a.g. e 1256 HILL, JUDSON; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on SB 113 .......................P...a.g..e...1141 HILL, JUDSON; withdrew SB 4 from consideration pursuant to Rule 3-1.7.................................................................................................................Page 94 HOOKS; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 47 .....................................P...a.g..e...2..6..55 HOOKS; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on SB 210 ....................................Page 1538 JACKSON, B.; appointed Administration Floor Leader........................................Page 31 JACKSON, B.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 261 ......................P...a.g. e 2228 JACKSON, L.; appointed Democratic Caucus Deputy Whip................................Page 32 JACKSON, L.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation; March 9.....................P...a.g. e 1157 JACKSON, L.; communication; Minority Report on HB 326 .............................P...age 815 JAMES; appointed Democratic Caucus Assistant Whip......................................Page 106 JAMES; communication; explanation of vote on SB 102..................................Page 1455 JONES; communication; explanation of vote on SB 134 ....................................Page 803 LIGON; appointed Majority Caucus Deputy Whip ...............................................P. age 32 LIGON; authorized to Chair Education & Youth meeting; February 17 ..............P..age 216 LIGON; communication; explanation of vote on SB 186 ..................................Page 1340 LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 9....................P...a.g. e 1155 LOUDERMILK; communication; explanation of vote on HB 24 .....................P...a.g. e 3271 LOUDERMILK; communication; explanation of vote on HB 192 ...................P...a.g. e 2503 LOUDERMILK; communication; explanation of vote on HB 292 ...................P...a.g. e 2328 McKOON; communication; explanation of vote on SB 52 ...............................P. age 1372 MILLAR; communication; authorized Senator Ligon to Chair Education & Youth; February 17 ..........................................................................P..age 216 MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on Amendment to SB 88 ..........P...age 801 MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on HB 78 ................................Page 2226 MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar ....Page 2250 MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on SR 15 and SR 84 .................P...age 213 MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance & Labor; April 11 ......................P...a.g. e 2385 MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 9 ...............................P. age 1155 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 92.................................Page 2429 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 238...............................P. age 3189 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar.....P...a.g. e 1758 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 36 .................................Page 3396 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 76 .................................Page 1217 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 161 ...............................P. age 3404 MILLER; Election Certification...............................................................................Page 7 MILLER; Oath of Office ..........................................................................................Page 8

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MILLER; Standing Committee Appointments.......................................................P. age 10 MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 24 ....................................Page 1667 MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 10 .............................P...age 1197 MULLIS; appointed to Committee on Assignments ...............................................Page 40 MULLIS; communication; explanation of vote on SB 62 .................................Page 1622 MURPHY; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation..............................................P..age 237 MURPHY; communication; explanation of vote on HB 421.............................P...age 2343 ORROCK; communication; explanation of vote on SB 102..............................P..age 1456 RAMSEY; communication; explanation of vote on SB 33................................Page 3381 RAMSEY; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 285.................................Page 3223 RAMSEY; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on Local Consent Calendar ......P...a.g..e...1..6..26 RAMSEY; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on SB 79 ...................................Page 3498 RAMSEY; Oath of Office ......................................................................................P. age 52 ROGERS; elected Majority Leader ........................................................................Page 29 SEABAUGH; communication; explanation of missed roll call .........................P...a.g. e 1637 SEAY; elected Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman...............................................P. age 30 SEAY; communication; Minority Report on HB 87 ..........................................P...a..ge 3473 SHAFER; appointed Ex-Officio to Health & Human Services..............................P. age 95 SHAFER; elected Majority Caucus Vice Chairman ...............................................Page 29 SIMS; communication; explanation of vote on SB 115 .......................................P...a.g..e...8..28 SIMS; Oath of Office..............................................................................................P. age 42 STATON; elected Majority Caucus Whip .............................................................P. age 29 STONE; communication; explanation of vote on SR 343 .................................Page 1616 STONER; elected Democratic Caucus Chairman ..................................................P...a.g..e...30 STONER; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on SB 122 ....................................Page 766 TATE; elected Democratic Caucus Secretary ........................................................P. age 30 THOMPSON, C.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 210...................P...a.g..e...1..5..43 THOMPSON, C.; communication; Minority Report on HB 326.........................P...age 815 THOMPSON, S.; communication; explanation of absence .................................Page 178 THOMPSON, S.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 77 ....................P...a.g..e...1..0. 77 THOMPSON, S.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 214 ..................P...a.g..e...2..3..15 THOMPSON, S.; communication; fiscal note on SB 40 ...................................Page 1344 THOMPSON, S.; communication; Minority Report on HB 87 .........................P...a.g. e 3473 TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 3 .................................Page 816 TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety; March 10 .............................P...age 1197 TIPPINS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 500 ...............................P. age 1543 TOLLESON; appointed to Administrative Affairs Committee .............................P. age 26 UNTERMAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 24 ............................P...a.ge 1667 WILLIAMS; appointed Ex-Officio to Agriculture & Consumer Affairs...............P...a.g..e...10
SENTENCE AND PUNISHMENT Criminal Procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions ..................HB 421 Drivers' Licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions ......................HB 91

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Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted ..........................................................................................................SB 231 Sentence/Punishment; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances and parole; repeal certain provisions.................................................................................................................SB 228
SEXUAL OFFENSES Crimes and Offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 200 Sexual Offender Registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit.....................................................................................................................HB 162 Sexual Offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide ...............................HB 503
SHERIFFS Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders ........................................................................................... SB 52 Elections; sheriffs; provide for nonpartisan elections; qualifying............................ SB 74
SMITH, MIKE; addressed the Senate .................................................................Page 1693
SNELLVILLE, CITY OF Snellville, City of; levy an excise tax .....................................................................HB 587
SOCIAL SERVICES Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards ........................................................ SB 39 Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions................................................................................................HB 226 Georgia Medicaid Access Act; establish; provide for filing of a proposed complaint of a medical malpractice claim against a medical assistance provider....................................................................................................................SB 149 Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Medicaid/PeachCare; convert program funds to premium assistance to allow low-income families to participate in private sector health insurance plans........................................................................................................ SB 215 Medical Assistance; Medicaid recovery contingency fee audits; prohibit..............HB 489 Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ......................................................................................................................... SB 94 State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509

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ST. MARYS, CITY OF St. Marys, City of; mayor and councilmembers election; even-numbered years; provide...........................................................................................................HB 105 St. Marys, City of; mayor and councilmembers election; simple majority vote; provide ............................................................................................................HB 106
STATE BOUNDARIES AND JURISDICTION State; no private property shall be alienated to any other state; exercise of state sovereignty/jurisdiction without consent of General Assembly ...................... SB 62
STATE DEBT, INVESTMENT, AND DEPOSITORIES State; increase the amount of public debt permissible to supply a deficit from 1 to 5 percent of total revenue receipts ...........................................................SB 103
STATE EMPLOYEES; INSURANCE AND BENEFITS PLANS Health Coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 107
STATE EMPLOYEES; RETIREMENT SYSTEM Retirement and Pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................HB 144 Retirement; tax commissioner or an employee of any such officer; membership; Employees' Retirement System of Georgia ...................................... SB 286 Retirement; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15; provide for conditions..............................................................................................SB 137
STATE FLAG, SEAL, AND OTHER SYMBOLS State Symbols; designate Georgia Mass Choir as official mass choir ..................... SB 12
STATE GOVERNMENT Administrative Services; specified preference; qualified business enterprises; disabled veterans; certain types of state contracts ................................ SB 77 Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee............ SB 36 Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide ................................................HB 261 Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures ...................................................SB 185 Education; exempt day-care centers/child care learning centers operated as part of local church ministry or nonprofit religious school from certain licensing and regulation...........................................................................................SB 152 General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations................................................ SR 84

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Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions.................................................................................................................HB 264 Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection, purging, modifying, or supplemental criminal records; provisions ..............................................................SB 118 Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness...........................................................SB 223 Georgia Government Accountability Act; Legislative Sunset Advisory Subcommittee; authorize subcommittee to review; state agencies ............................ SB 2 Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 284 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; redefine a certain term; provisions ........................................................................................................ SB 27 Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property; authorize conveyance ...............................................................................................................HR 71 Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government; authorize ...................................................................................................................HB 90 HOPE Program; comprehensive revisions; provide................................................HB 326 HOPE Scholarships; provide students receiving scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in research universities; Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee...........................................SB 131 HOPE; provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish amount awarded each year ...................................................................... SB 235 Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists...............................SB 191 Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; provide for phase-in period; authorize Governor to remove members....................................................................................................... SB 79 Local Government; clarify authority of counties/municipalities corporations to enter into such contracts; guaranteed energy savings performance contracts..............................................................................................SB 182 Local Government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority.............................................................SB 113 Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create; membership, terms, duties; annual report ................................................................................................SB 141 Mental Health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 343 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Open and Public meetings; authorize all agencies to conduct meetings by teleconference under certain circumstances ............................................................SB 176

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Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95 Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ........................................................ SB 40 Public Meetings; require notice of meetings of government agencies be posted on agency websites.......................................................................................SB 249 Public Transit, Georgia Department of; create; provide for board and commissioner; duties ...............................................................................................SB 283 State Accounting Officer; contract with a third party to audit state contracts; annual report............................................................................................... SB 8 State Government; impose a moratorium on rule making; regard to implementation of federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act .................. SB 23 State Government; no department shall implement provision to health care reform legislation; unless department provide certain report to the General Assembly..................................................................................................... SB 20 State Government; no department shall implement provision to health care reform legislation; unless department provide certain report to the General Assembly..................................................................................................... SB 25 State Government; prohibit policies by local governments that limit/restrict the enforcement of immigration laws; definitions..............................SB 104 State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program..................................................................................................................... SB 86 State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements; provide for termination of certain rental/lease agreements ........................................................ SB 37 State Purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards; correct oversight .....................................................................................................HB 290 State Symbols; designate Georgia Mass Choir as official mass choir ..................... SB 12 State Treasurer; prohibit recalling funds once they have been deposited ................ SB 35 State; increase the amount of public debt permissible to supply a deficit from 1 to 5 percent of total revenue receipts ...........................................................SB 103 State; no private property shall be alienated to any other state; exercise of state sovereignty/jurisdiction without consent of General Assembly ...................... SB 62 Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 218 Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional ...................................................................................................... SB 157 Water Resources; cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution, order of director, request for hearing; provisions................................................................. SB 269 Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects.....................................................................................................................SB 122

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STATE PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide ................................................HB 261 Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 284 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; redefine a certain term; provisions ........................................................................................................ SB 27 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415 Transportation Department; change multiple provisions .......................................HB 137 Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects.....................................................................................................................SB 122
STEPHENS COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
STOCKBRIDGE, CITY OF Stockbridge, City of; form of government; change provisions ...............................SB 189
STONE MOUNTAIN, CITY OF Stone Mountain, City of; city council members; provide elections ........................HB 611
SUMMERVILLE, CITY OF Summerville, City of; provide new charter; incorporation .................................... SB 237
SUMTER COUNTY Sumter County Board of Education and School Superintendent; revise and restate the law .................................................................................................. SB 154
SUPERIOR COURTS Appeal and Error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees; appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .........................................................HB 41 Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs..............................................................................SB 193 Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies ................................................................................................................. SB 64 Corporations; property held by congregations/religious societies; revise provisions.................................................................................................................SB 280 Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs................ SB 50 Elections; add 1 percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the Commission; provide .....................................................................................................................HB 262 Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact.........................................................HB 415

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Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists...............................SB 191 Superior Court Clerks; real estate or personal property filing fees; extend sunset dates ..............................................................................................................HB 198 Superior Courts; increase penalties that can be imposed for contempt of court .........................................................................................................................SB 107
SUPREME COURT Joint Session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court .................................HR 19
SUWANEE, CITY OF Suwanee, City of; term vacant upon election to another office; provide ................HB 410

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TALBOT COUNTY Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell Memorial Highway; dedicate ........................SR 385
TALKING ROCK, TOWN OF Talking Rock, Town of; elections and terms of mayor and councilmembers; modify .........................................................................................HB 517
TATTNALL COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
TAX EXECUTIONS; EXEMPTIONS FROM LEVY AND SALE Levy/Sale of Property; increase the amount of certain exemptions ........................SB 117
TAX LEVIES AND EXECUTIONS Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 284 Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise provisions; ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments...............................................SB 234
TAXATION AND REVENUE 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 256 Ad Valorem Tax; forest land conservation use property; revise certain provisions..................................................................................................................HB 95 Ad Valorem Tax; freeport exemptions; revise and change certain provisions..................................................................................................................HB 48

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Ad Valorem Tax; prohibit local government from increasing millage rates the same day as other local government which affect all/portion of same properties subject to increase. ........................................................................... SB 1 Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 169 Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 171 Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide ...............................................................HB 33 Coin Operated Amusement Machines; limit on number allowed at location; exception..................................................................................................HB 462 County Sales and Use Tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure .................................................................................................................HB 240 DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act; reflect taxes separately; authorize ................................................................................................HB 607 Education; student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and provisions; revise ..............................................................................................HB 325 Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation ................SB 156 Georgia High Risk Individual Reinsurance Pool; provide allocation of a percent of premium taxes collected to offset losses ................................................. SR 24 Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 284 Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise provisions; ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments...............................................SB 234 Income Tax Payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 133 Levy/Sale of Property; increase the amount of certain exemptions ........................SB 117 Macon, City of; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers...........................................................................SB 170 Mass Transportation; remove the suspension period; use of proceeds from sales/use tax by a public transit system ..........................................................SB 232 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Pawnbrokers; provide limitations regarding certain fees/taxes for pawnbroker transactions ..........................................................................................SB 233 Public Accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional levies; authorize ..................................................................................................................HB 382 Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................................... SB 19 Revenue and Tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise and add definitions ................................................................................................................HB 164 Revenue and Tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms ...................................................................................................HB 168

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Revenue and Tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions........................................................................HB 346 Revenue, Department of; no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of sales and use tax return or report ......................................... SB 21 Sales and Use Tax Exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts, and equipment; extend time period ................................................................................HB 234 Sales and Use Tax Exemption; certain jet fuel sales; continue ...............................HB 322 Sales and Use Tax; certain health care services; provide.......................................HB 117 Sales and Use Tax; distribution of unidentifiable proceeds; limit commissioner's authority .........................................................................................HB 228 Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee; create ....................................................... SR 28 State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509 Taxation; provide any taxes imposed on cigars on/after 1/1/2012 shall be collected/paid through the use of stamps................................................................ SB 281 Taxation; provide sales/use taxes shall not apply to amounts paid by transients to travel agents/intermediaries ................................................................SB 244 Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures ..................................................................... SR 20 Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; use of supplementary appropriations ............................................................................................................. SR 3
TAYLOR COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Retirement; provide election; Regents' Retirement Plan in lieu of Teachers' Retirement...............................................................................................SB 287
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH SERVICE 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 256 Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation ................SB 156 Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide ...........HB 280 Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds, notes; provide exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances.................. SB 32 Universal Access Fund; eliminate unnecessary regulation; revise provisions.................................................................................................................HB 332
THEFT OFFENSES Property; security deeds; foreclosures; transfer; Georgia Residential Mortgage Fraud and Foreclosure Fraud Act; provisions........................................ SB 123 Residential Mortgage Fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition.............HB 237

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Theft; definitions; provide for the offense of organized retail crime; penalties ...................................................................................................................SB 243
THOMAS COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103
TIFTON, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS Taxes; provide any taxes imposed on cigars on/after 1/1/2012 shall be collected/paid through the use of stamps................................................................ SB 281
TOOMBS COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
TORTS Local Government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change or conflict with any existing authority ........................................................................ SB 113 Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child .......................................................SB 210
TOWNS COUNTY Towns County; ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption ................................................................................................................HB 524
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; enact; redefine a certain term; clarify provisions................................................................................... SB 3 Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; redefine a certain term; provisions ........................................................................................................ SB 27 Local Government; clarify authority of counties/municipalities corporations to enter into such contracts; guaranteed energy savings performance contracts..............................................................................................SB 182 Local Government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority.............................................................SB 113 Public Roads; requirements for permits for extra weight/dimensions for loads on vehicles; provide for changes; multitrip permits........................................ SB 54 Public Roads; weights of vehicles and loads; allow a variance for certain vehicles ....................................................................................................................SB 146

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State Highway System; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 179 State Road/Tollway Authority; provide toll extensions must be approved by General Assembly................................................................................................ SB 97 Transportation Department; change multiple provisions .......................................HB 137
TRANSPORTATION, STATE BOARD OF Brown, Robert; elected member ............................................................................P..age 152 Cole, Jim; elected member......................................................................................P. age 27 Dunn, Emily; elected member ...............................................................................P..age 154 Grantham, Don; elected member ..........................................................................P...age 155 Lewis, Jeff; elected member .................................................................................P...age 157
TREASURY AND FISCAL SERVICES, OFFICE OF State Treasurer; prohibit recalling funds once they have been deposited ................ SB 35
TREMBLE, CAROLYN; addressed the Senate .................................................P...a.g. e 1240
TRUSTS, GEORGIA TRUST ACT; FIDUCIARY POWERS Corporations; property held by congregations/religious societies; revise provisions.................................................................................................................SB 280 Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment ...........................................................................................................SB 134
TWIGGS COUNTY Twiggs County; Board of Education member compensation; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 572

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UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD Bicycles; safety; change provisions........................................................................HB 101 Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits....................................... SB 236 Indemnification Payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law.........................................................HB 156 Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation vehicles; definition..................................................................................................................SB 240 Motor Vehicles; traffic-control signal monitoring devices; remove provisions.................................................................................................................SB 142

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Public Safety Department; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions ............................................HB 112 Rules of the Road; change the inference for identifying driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices ................................................. SB 60 Rules of the Road; dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass ............................................................................................................SB 168 Rules of the Road; driving under influence with a child in a motor vehicle is a felony.................................................................................................................. SB 13 Rules of the Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define certain terms.............................................................................................................. SB 57 Rules of the Road; provide driving under influence of alcohol/drugs by illegal alien is a felony.............................................................................................SB 162 Rules of the Road; require operator of vehicle to leave a safe distance between vehicle and a bicycle; definition................................................................SB 126 Traffic Offenses; person convicted of endangering a child by driving under the influence; ignition interlock device .......................................................... SB 41
UNION COUNTY Union County; chief magistrate elections; nonpartisan basis; provide ...................HB 193 Union County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections; provide.......................HB 194
UPSON COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95
USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND PARTS Scrap Vehicle Titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 269

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VARNELL, CITY OF Varnell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize......................................HB 576
VERDICT AND JUDGMENT American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; no court shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution...................... SB 51
VETOES Veto Letters 2010.................................................................................................Page 11 Veto HB 948 line item .........................................................................................P. age 20 Veto Override 2010 SB 1, Act 20 ........................................................................Page 93

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VICTIMS OF CRIME Crimes and Offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 200 Criminal Procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions ..................HB 421 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214 Juvenile Justice Department; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances ................................SB 105 Sexual Offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide ...............................HB 503
VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND ADULT EDUCATION Education; partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; provide funding .........................SB 161 Education; raise age of mandatory education; adult literacy for purposes of conformity; revise provisions............................................................................... SB 49 Technical and Adult Education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name .............................................................................HB 49

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WALKER COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
WARE COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
WASTE MANAGEMENT Solid Waste Management; cost reimbursement fees and surcharges; change certain provisions ........................................................................................HB 274 Waste Management; permits for municipal solid waste landfill sites; significant ground-water recharge area; provisions ................................................SB 253 Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional ...................................................................................................... SB 157 Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; provisions................................... SB 110
WATER RESOURCES Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214 Water Resources; cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution, order of director, request for hearing; provisions................................................................. SB 269

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Water Resources; exempt water withdrawals from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin .............................................................................................SB 132 Water Resources; regulate interbasin transfers of water; provisions ......................SB 128 Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects.....................................................................................................................SB 122
WATER RIGHTS Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 218
WATERS, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits........................................................................................................................SB 121 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142 Watercraft Operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide....................HB 315
WAYCROSS, CITY OF Waycross, City of; citizens right to address city commissioners; provide..............HB 591
WAYNESBORO, CITY OF Waynesboro, City of; provide new charter..............................................................HB 122
WEAPONS Carrying Weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266 Weapons; removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers; clarify.......................................................................................................................HB 123
WEBSTER COUNTY Charlie Will Stapleton Bridge; Webster County; dedicate....................................... SR 26 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
WHEELER COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties ...............................................................................................................SR 103
WHITFIELD COUNTY Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission Act; enact .........................................................................................................................HB 560 Tunnell Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ...............................HB 575 Whitfield County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ...................................HB 577

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WILDLIFE Hunting; baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; regulate; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 277
WILKINSON COUNTY Property; conveyance; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize...........................................................................................HR 95 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions ...................................................HR 507
WILLIAMS, SENATOR TOMMIE; elected President Pro Tempore ..................P. age 35
WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES Corporations; property held by congregations/religious societies; revise provisions.................................................................................................................SB 280 Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment ...........................................................................................................SB 134 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions..................................................................................................HB 142
WITNESSES Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances................................................................................................ SB 31 Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...................................................................................................................HB 214 Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for the practice of pharmacy................................................................................................................... SB 81
WITNESSES; PRODUCTION, PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact.......................................HB 46
WOODSTOCK, CITY OF Woodstock, City of; annex certain territory; change city limits .............................HB 590
WORKERS' COMPENSATION Guardianship, Workers' Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment ...........................................................................................................SB 134 Workers' Compensation; benefits not paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally......................................................................................................... SB 7

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YOUNG HARRIS, CITY OF Young Harris, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ..............................................................................................HB 540